This was an okay read. I wasn't too fond of the writing or the characters - so it wasn't an enjoyable experience for me.

Trudy goes to Turdiff! She thought she had it all but then, not so much. And when she's transferred to the small Scottish town of Turdiff, she's miserable at first. Until she meets Ethan. I'm. a sucker for this sort of fish out of water, new romance, it takes a village novel. A fun read.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

The Blurb :
Trudy Watts has everything she's ever dreamed of: a job that she loves, a successful boyfriend and an ultra-modern apartment in one of the most fashionable parts of London. With a long-awaited promotion due to come her way and her wedding just around the corner, Trudy's life is just perfect..
That is until catastrophe strikes and her life is turned upside down. She's transferred to Turriff, a remote Scottish town to manage a small, struggling bank branch.
Her arrival is traumatic and she wishes she was anywhere but here... Until she sees him – Ethan, the charming pub landlord, who seems to enjoy nothing more than to tease her. And it's right there, in that pub, that her life will suddenly change.

My Thoughts :
This got going from the off and I must say I found myself having a little giggle at the future mother in law and friends at the bridal shop fitting. Trudy is a bit like marmite, you either love her or hate her. I could sympathize with her when she came across her fiance and another woman. Im surprised she didnt swing for him.
When in the following weeks, her job takes her to Scotland, all is not as it should be. One would think Trudy was asked to live in a dump. Instantly she dislikes the weather, the area she has been put in and she doesnt like the people. To top it off the WiFi stops working. Things start to get a bit more interesting when she meets Ethan, the local landlord.
This is a nice little Rom Com that is funny at times and I really enjoyed it. Its been well thought out and keeps its pace throughout.

The Difference Between You & Me by Celia Hayes is a stereotypical chick-lit romance that one would pick up at their airport on the way to a vacation.

An overworked woman, a breakup, a sudden move, a rascally man in the new town, quirky townspeople. It's all there.

Trudy isn't the most likeable character and the reader doesn't get to REALLY know her until quite far into the book. Ethan isn't the most likeable either and maybe that's why it works?

It's light on romance, high on (kind of boring) drama.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for this review.

I loved it! I believe mostly because I could relate to the character but also because it made me laugh so many times! It just made me feel good. And it is just what I needed.

What would you do if one day you realize that what you thought was a perfect life, actually proves to be full of flaws? Well, for starters, you run! I mean, I would go someplace far, try to start all over, or at least put some distance for a while. That’s what our main character does as well – even though she takes this decision in a not so clear state of mind. Regardless, she ends up in Turriff, a place somewhere far from civilization – in her opinion at least.

The story is so full of funny incidents and funny dialogue that it captured me from the very beginning. I loved the writing, as it seemed so natural and believable. It starts and it ends in the same funny manner – and trust me, it has the most original Acknowledgements

I was mentioning in the beginning that I could very much relate to the character. I am as well a workaholic and I know what is like to put work before everything else. I sometimes struggle with the same issues as Trudy. But coming back to her, I liked the fact she knew she was as guilty as her ex-future-husband in the distance settled between them. She never blamed solely him, but she never imagined this outcome for her relationship. She is now looking for comfort where she knows she is really good: in the office. Still, when she ends up with a hot landlord, her planned six months may turn differently.

The relationship between Trudy and Ethan is full of crazy. They argue, they cannot stand each other. He brings out a side in her she has never let out. It is very intense and at the same time really, really funny!

Honestly, I loved it and I would read it again. It made me feel good, it kept me from putting it down… what more could I have asked?

Trudy Watt's perfect world fell apart the day she found her long term boyfriend in an compromising position. While drowning her sorrows in alcohol she answers an internal work ad for a transfer to Sector 4....much to her horror it's to the depths of Scotland to help an ailing bank, either to get it viable again or get it attractive to sell.

I enjoyed this story although I can't really say that I liked any of the characters that much. Trudy is a high flyer, self obsessed, professional who needs a little 'grounding'. In the main she gets that from Ethan, her landlord by default and he works in the local bar. There is a lot of sparring between the two but overall I found Trudy very rude.

I stuck with the book and Trudy did grow, overall it was some light entertainment.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for a copy to read and review.

Have you ever come across the type of person who cares more for their manicured nails than clean dishes (just an example)? Or a person who likes to have the best a man can get (AND SOME),  nor would they settle for anything less than the best, without a fight? Well, when you read this book you'll come across ALL of the above.
Trudy Watts has a life that even poor Cinderella would envy (and even she has the shoes!), so I am sure you can guess her reaction when she got transferred to a remote Scottish town, to work.

Drama.Drama.Drama.Drama.

& that is even BEFORE she finds out that she can't upload her pouting selfies to Instagram du to no Wi-Fi! Her over reactions were absolutely hilarious and whilst her amateur dramatics performance came across as more 'oh no she didn't!' instead of 'oh yes she did!', the way Trudy went about things was brilliant. Comedy gold. All is not lost for Ms.Watts as she comes across Ethan, a pub landlord. A man who likes to reel his lady friends by teasing them. Oh wait, no, sorry, border line insulting them was what I should have said! Trudy and Ethan's relationship was like watching a game of ping-pong; one would throw an insult or tease (ping!) and then straight away, the other will return those insults and take them up a notch (pong!). Quite entertaining to be honest! I couldn't work out if the two of them would realise their chemistry was boiling over like a pan of pasta, though. It was refreshing to read about two people with the fine line banter, I found it more realistic than a female fluttering her eyelashes at a man one day, and then being married the next (or something like that anyway).

For me, Trudy and Ethan were really the only two memorable characters in the book. The residents of Turrif were pleasant enough don't get me wrong, I just felt that we didn't spend enough time getting to know them. I would have liked that. I have seen a few of the reviews for Celia Hayes' novel online already and it seems to be falling under the 'marmite' type of book. Some may find Trudy over bearing and Ethan arrogant, or, if you're anything like me, you'll find the pair of them over the top in such an entertaining and comical way.

If you're after a storyline with a bit of a difference, then, between you and me, I recommend this book, 'The Difference Between You and Me'. It's different, it's memorable, it's vibrant and you'll probably have many 'what the....' moments, or shake your head in disbelief at Trudy's antics; BUT, it really is the remedy for a stressful day.

Thank you Aria Fiction.

This starts out as any bride's nightmare and progresses into a really funny read - and not about a wedding at all. The quotes at the beginning of each chapter are very witty, worth taking time to read.

The characters are all very real - even wimpy Horace! Nearly choked on my coffee when I discovered his surname. A really good, light, fun read which seemed to disappear in a flash - like all the best books.

I have no hesitation in recommending this to everyone who enjoys a good rom-com.

I received an arc via Net Galley in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Told in first person POV, there is some adjustment needed to find the joy in Trudy. A city-girl with everything as she expected: fab flat in London, a fiancé that fits her lifestyle, a wonderful job where she is in line for the next big promotion and only a few hiccups with her family and soon-to-be mother in law. Things are moving according to plan until she’ s informed that her next position will be in Scotland, not a city but a small town, and she will have to turn around the fortunes of a failing bank.

Not so terrible (oh wait, perhaps it is) until she sees the bank, convinced the employees hate her, her new housing is below her standards, hell, even her internet is down (GAH). Even worse, the pub owner, as gorgeous as he is, seems to have issues with her: if their back and forth is any indication. She’s such the fish out of water here, and she takes no time in informing people of those differences.

There’s a solid sense of humor running through this story: the banter and conversations are delightful easy to imagine the expressions and the subtle digs, or not so subtle, as they play at Trudy’s confidence and solid sense of “getting on with it to get to the end goal’ sort of attitude. And her two days with no internet, no access to social media, and the adjustments she must make to acclimate herself to the quiet after the bustle of London is delightful, and here is where her own personality takes over, allowing readers to engage more fully and start to find the rhythm in her thoughts, as we are privy to most of them.

The relationship with Ethan is lovely: from her initial reactions when, dismayed by the weather, the town, her position at the bank and most decidedly the fact that it is NOT London, the two are bickering back and forth with jibes, subtle and not so. But, Ethan has a large prat to play in her life, from his ‘always’ being there, to a clear understanding of and place in Turriff, he’s able to provide a space that, despite her initial reactions, is welcoming and comfortable. And there is no harm in the fact that their chemistry is palpable, even electric at times, as the story moves on. Light and fun, with plenty of laughs even as Trudy is making some life-altering decisions, this is the perfect get away from it all sort of book, if you are willing to persevere through the early chapters and let Trudy come to show herself to you.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

The story is pretty quick to get going and I loved that Trudy almost straight away found herself out of her comfort zone. I have to say at times that I struggled to engage with Trudy however as the book progresses her personality begins to come out. Her reaction to having no internet for two days is priceless. Although I'm sure I would be a little upset going without my blog for a few days! Then again not having access to social media would mean I probably could read more books.

When Trudy and Ethan first met I knew that it would be entertaining seeing them clash. I loved the sparring between them and it was lots of fun to see these two get to know each other. Their chemistry slowly simmering under the surface kept me interested in the story. The question is will anything happen between them?

I liked the people in the town of Turriff and I almost wish I could have gotten to know them better. There was the potential to bring to life some interesting characters that I'm sure would have made the book that little bit more engaging.

If you just need to forget about your day then this book could be just right for you with a story that is easy going and light hearted.

The Difference Between You & Me would be great to spend a few hours with and forget your troubles!

Three and a half stars from me!

Thank you to Aria & Netgalley for my copy. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.

This was a cute little chick lit book that I would give more a 2.8/5 rather than just a 2. It follows workaholic Londoner, Trudy has she sees herself relocating (against her will) to a remote village in Scotland. It was an enjoyable and quick read that I would recommend to people who like a nice little romance. I found it well written, especially for a romance genre, however, there are a few things that irritated me. Except from all the obvious clichés that this book rehashes, it's the slightly inaccurate way of portraying Scotland and Scottish people, right to the language. To be honest, it's easy to not think about it, but I live in Scotland so it kept hitting me. Still an enjoyable read!

Disappointing from start to finish. I could not engage with the characters at all. And the story fell flat.

Trudy is engaged and planning her wedding, living in London and loves her job. But, she pops in on her fiancee unexpectedly and finds him cheating on her. After a night of drowning her sorrows she realizes she applied for a transfer in Scotland and now in the harsh light of a new day, has to go.

Trudy's first night in Scotland is a mess, and she meets Ethan, who drives her absolutely nuts and she is annoyed with the people, the weather, the scenery and her job in her temporary small town home.

I absolutely loved Ethan, his personality and how he pushes Trudy's comfort level at all times. I wish we had a little more insight to his character and his thoughts throughout the story! Trudy, while quite the grump was pretty funny and needed someone like Ethan in her life. I enjoyed this story, but the writing style was a little more haphazard than I usually read. I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This is a cute story with a decent plot line and semi-relatable characters. While it may not be the best chick lit novel I have ever read, I can appreciate the idea of the story and the effort the author put into it. It's overall a quick and lighthearted read- one that will make you laugh and maybe even yell at your kindle. The cover is PERFECT (I absolutely adore it) too.

In terms of the story, I found it be both funny and exasperating at the same time. For one, the way the family is together made me laugh a lot, but the mother in law to be to be the type of character whose hair you want to pull out! The heroine of the story comes off as a little bland in the beginning but as the story picks up she found her way into my heart.

All in all, I think this is a cute read. For those who enjoy the authors previous work you will more than likely enjoy this one so I would recommend it to you. Being the first book that I have read by the author I would certainly pick up another one of her novels.