Love and Other Paradoxes - Catriona Silvey

What if you could travel back in time and change the course of someone's future? And what if doing so meant risking everything you thought you knew about love and destiny?
 
At Cambridge University, aspiring writer Joe Greene dreams of leaving his mark on the literary world. Little does he know that, in the future, his poetry will make him one of history's most celebrated writers, with a legendary romance at the heart of his success.
 
For Esi, a visitor from the future, Joe's story is already written. Travelling through time to experience some of history's greatest moments, she knows exactly how his life is supposed to unfold. But Esi has her own reasons for wanting to change the past, and an unexpected encounter with Joe threatens to alter both their destinies.
Determined to put history back on track, Esi takes on the unlikely role of Joe's dating coach, helping him pursue the woman destined to inspire his famous love poems. But as their friendship develops, unexpected feelings begin to complicate the future they are trying so desperately to protect.
 
Blending sparkling romantic comedy, time-travel intrigue and heartfelt emotion, this wonderfully imaginative novel explores the choices we make, the people who change our lives and whether our futures are truly ours to shape.
 
Perfect for fans of About Time and The Time Traveler's Wife, this clever, charming and deeply romantic story is a delightful read for anyone who believes love has the power to change everything.