I really enjoyed this book, it’s brilliant. The characters are well drawn and very real. The dialogue is sharp, and often laugh-out-loud witty. But it’s also story so many of us can relate to: the mismanaged romance, the regrets, the relationship that goes so badly wrong. Add into that mix the twists and turns of a demanding job, and the relationships within a close-knit group of friends and it is a book that keeps you intrigued and guessing to the end. A real page-turner!
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This is a fantastic book. The relationships feel true to life, the characters are convincing, the plot whips along and it is truly, hysterically funny. I can’t wait to read it again and pick out some of the best one-liners for use in everyday life. You completely fall for Rachel and Ben, who are both brilliant, and feel like your best friends by the time you’ve finished reading. Will be a Christmas present for plenty of friends- I can’t recommend it enough.
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From first line to last I was totally hooked. In a genre often stymied by identikit plots, unrealistic dialogue and twee cupcake making heroines, everything about Mhairi McFarlane’s debut is a breath of fresh air. The central premise is engaging, intriguing and always rings true, and in Rachel Woodford she has created one of the best leading ladies in recent memory: sharp, witty, sometimes flawed, but always totally lovable and believable. Add to this a brilliant supporting cast of friends and colleagues, all with their own stories to tell and this is one of the most satisfying reads around – a terrific ensemble piece as well as a thrilling central romance, it has a depth of plot, character and storytelling rare for the genre. Mhairi’s wonderful turn of phrase, acute ear for dialogue and ribald sense of humour will guarantee you at least five embarrassing public snort lols per page, and I can make no higher recommendation than that. A total joy.
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A ‘must buy’,
I really enjoyed this book, it’s brilliant. The characters are well drawn and very real. The dialogue is sharp, and often laugh-out-loud witty. But it’s also story so many of us can relate to: the mismanaged romance, the regrets, the relationship that goes so badly wrong. Add into that mix the twists and turns of a demanding job, and the relationships within a close-knit group of friends and it is a book that keeps you intrigued and guessing to the end. A real page-turner!
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|Absolutely brilliant, hilarious and touching,
This is a fantastic book. The relationships feel true to life, the characters are convincing, the plot whips along and it is truly, hysterically funny. I can’t wait to read it again and pick out some of the best one-liners for use in everyday life. You completely fall for Rachel and Ben, who are both brilliant, and feel like your best friends by the time you’ve finished reading. Will be a Christmas present for plenty of friends- I can’t recommend it enough.
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|A stunning debut,
From first line to last I was totally hooked. In a genre often stymied by identikit plots, unrealistic dialogue and twee cupcake making heroines, everything about Mhairi McFarlane’s debut is a breath of fresh air. The central premise is engaging, intriguing and always rings true, and in Rachel Woodford she has created one of the best leading ladies in recent memory: sharp, witty, sometimes flawed, but always totally lovable and believable. Add to this a brilliant supporting cast of friends and colleagues, all with their own stories to tell and this is one of the most satisfying reads around – a terrific ensemble piece as well as a thrilling central romance, it has a depth of plot, character and storytelling rare for the genre. Mhairi’s wonderful turn of phrase, acute ear for dialogue and ribald sense of humour will guarantee you at least five embarrassing public snort lols per page, and I can make no higher recommendation than that. A total joy.
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