The moment I knew: I scrawled down my home number but it was

After a night of conversation and chemistry, Deborah Callaghan gave her number to Rory. He tried calling her all weekend – then on Monday, remembered where she worked

I noticed Rory years before he noticed me. We were book publicists for separate companies and worked on the same TV drama. We met at the launch party in Sydney and spoke briefly about possible crossover promotional opportunities. Right then I would have followed him over a cliff. If only he had asked.

I was instantly attracted to his dark blue eyes and Irish demeanour. He was funny and charismatic. Unfortunately, it became apparent Rory might be in a relationship with an older, more assured woman who had also worked on the drama. To my eyes she was sophisticated and beautiful. He was out of my league and already attached.