“She thought there was a lot of truth in the closest friendships being unconsummated romances.”
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Actual Rating: 5 stars
Content Warnings: Mentions pedophilia, but isn’t a prominent topic.
This book follows Laurie and Jamie as they embark on a fake relationship that benefits both parties. Laurie is newly single after being in a relationship for more than 15 years and is in a rather uncomfortable position, as her ex is her coworker and said ex has conveniently knocked up his girlfriend of less than a month. Jamie, on the other hand, doesn’t believe in relationships but his boss thinks he should be in a stable one in order to get his dream promotion. Will the fake relationship follow its course and serve its purpose? Or will it evolve into something more?
Holy hell, did I enjoy this book. I already had high expectations because one of my friends (who’s a rather harsh reviewer) gave this book a 5-star rating, and oh did this delivery. Mhairi McFarlane brilliantly illustrated this rather complicated story. There is so much depth in the characters as individuals and the way their unlikely friendship grows. It’s astounding. I want to start this book over again. Right now. Erase my memory so I can relive all the emotions and feel all the heartache and butterflies and nervousness.
I would recommend this book to anyone into romance, especially if you like authors like Emily Henry and Sally Thorne. Well, you know what? Even if you don’t like authors like Emily Henry and Sally Thorne, STILL GIVE THIS BOOK A TRY. You won’t regret it. It’s a fun (and funny) easy-going book, it won’t be life-changing but it won’t be a waste of your time either.
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