Two people. One life-changing connection.-At times joyful and funny, at others heartbreaking, The Lifeline is an honest yet hopeful exploration of love, loneliness and the power of connection. Captivating, romantic and real - I loved it.-Holly Miller-I''ll read anything Tom Ellen writes, but The Lifeline is particularly special. This is a sharp and swoony romcom with deft undercurrents of more serious topics such as grief, remorse, and the important of being truly seen, listened to, and understood by those we love. I loved it.-Holly BourneWill is sleepwalking through life. He works a dead-end job and volunteers at an anonymous crisis line to avoid facing his own problems.Annie is sure she has her five-year plan all worked out. But when things start falling apart, she just needs someone who will listen-They-re practically strangers but soon Will and Annie rely on their regular phone calls, challenging each other to be brave and rebuild their lives.They-ve found connection in the most un