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Mhairi McFarlane
"[She] writes with a singular wit, charm, and emotional complexity, every word just right, every page brimming with delicious tension." — Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on VacationInternational bestseller Mhairi McFarlane delivers a sharp, emotional new novel about a woman who calls off her engagement to "the perfect man" and moves in with a charming stranger who makes her question everything about her life, her past, and the secrets she's kept for far too long...Harriet Hatley is the most in-demand wedding photographer in town, but she doesn’t believe in romance, loathes the idea of marriage, and thinks chocolate fountains are an abomination. Which is why, when her long-time partner proposes, she panics. Suddenly Harriet is single… and living down the hall from her ex. She needs a new apartment, like, yesterday.Enter Cal Clarke, a hopeless romantic who just experienced his own wedding-related disaster. Harriet and Cal are like chalk and cheese, but as they go from strangers to roommates to friends, it becomes clear they’re both running from something. When Harriet’s most heavily guarded secret comes to light, her world implodes. And Cal, with his witty humor and gentle advice, is a surprising source of calm at the center of the storm.With her career, friendships, and reputation on the line, Harriet must finally face her past in order to take control of her future. Because if she’s willing to stop playing it safe and risk everything to share her truth, real love and happiness may be waiting on the other side...
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Author
Mhairi McFarlane
Pages
416
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2022-08-09
ISBN
0063117959 9780063117952
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"I enjoyed this book! I enjoyed all of the different relationships and plot lines. The romance in the book is a slow burn but the main plot isn’t really the romance for lots of the book. Overall good read. No 🌶. "
Halie V
"Sweet- trigger for women who have survived gas lighting in a relationship. Finding love after you have been cheated on and after you have been emotionally abused is hard but not impossible "
Nicole Sinders
"I didn’t like this book. It bored me to death. Took me everything to finish it. It isn’t a romance. I thought it would be a cute roommates to lovers trope. But this book is about trauma and character growth. "
Leticia Cormier
"Firstly, I would never say this book is a romance. I think it’s definitely more in the category of women’s fiction even though I hate that category, the book shows a lot of growth for many of the characters. It just so happens the main character goes through a journey of understanding her Past current and future romances while also being a wedding photographer. I think there is a lot of character development which is great but at sometimes it feels like a detriment, because it just takes so long to get to some of the main points. I felt like it was a little too long and had too many useless details in it that didn’t add to the story . Overall, I think the store itself was excellent and it was a really a woman discovering who she is and overcoming past traumas. It ends hopeful, but it really is a journey to get there. 3.75⭐️, 1🌶"
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Lauren
"I wouldn’t necessarily call this a romance but it was a pretty good book! it’s all about growth and maturity, learning about who you are, how to stand up for yourself, that kind of idea. the romance is very much a slow burn but not a huge theme in this book so don’t go into it thinking it’s a romance. overall I’d give this a 3.5/5 ⭐️, but I am definitely going to read some of this author’s other books in hopes I’ll like it a bit better than this one! "
Sophie
"Easy read. A few too many characters. My favorite character arc was Cal’s! Wish there would have been a little more romance, very serious undertones of emotional abuse. Overall enjoyed the British heavy lingo and quippy dialogue. "
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Bonnie_C
"Fun and easy with a powerful female twist!"
Ceilidh Bradbury
"I adore all of Mhairi McFarlane's books. Smartly funny, well paced, realistic and engaging. Such a good book! Ah! Can't recommend it enough. I want to be friends with main character, be part of her friend group. Love it."
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Luciana
"I think i just don't enjoy romance novels about weddings. This was psychologically interesting but i didn't connect with the characters. I slowly lost interest in the plot. Actually i'm not sure this was so much of a romantic comedy at all, now that I think of it."
kelsey
"<strong>Mad About this Book <3</strong><br/><br/>The writing is fantastic as per usual Mhairi. I love this story so much, and it may have surpassed Don't You Forget About Me as my favorite of MM's. Lorna is one of my favorite characters of all time. Everyone needs a Lorna in their life.<br/><br/>2023 Update: Okay...I do love this book. But it does not surpass "Don't You Forget About Me," as my favorite book. (After rereading this one, and reading DYFAM for the third time)"
Amber Griffith