I definitely enjoyed this one way more than anticipated, initially I was on the lookout for something light-hearted and fun and whilst this book has those qualities it's so much more than that.

Leon is a Pallative Care nurse who works nightshifts and needs some spare cash to help fight his brothers wrongful imprisonment and Tiffy is an editor at a quirky publishers who needs to get away from an uncomfortable living situation with her ex, sounds like they discovered the perfect living arrangement - sharing a flat and a bed but never actually crossing paths!

With a great cast of characters from Leon's charming prison bird brother to Tiffy's controlling ex and a range of real life subjects covered from a look into an unseen side of Pallative Care to gaslighting(a term I was not familiar with until now) this book was such a joy to read it's hard to believe it's only a debut novel!

Really enjoyed this book. Had some grrat characters and a great story line. Who in the real world would share a bed with someone for months they had never met.

Wow and wow again. This was a very refreshing and original read that I couldn't put down. The characters of Tiffy and Leon were so real that you felt all their emotions and could picture them in every scene. I enjoyed this more than some other books I've recently read and it made a wonderful change from the multitude of copycat psychological thrillers being published at the moment. I only wish that Tiffy and Leon were real people, as they were both so lovable. The character of Justin didn't come across so well and seemed a bit unreal and thin, his presence in some scenes was reduced to turning up at all the wrong moments. I felt that Kay could have been involved more, maybe coming back because she was jealous of Tiffy and wanted Leon back and the Welsh castle scene didn't add anything to the story line. But having said all that, I truly loved this book and would highly recommend it. I shall be looking out for Beth's next novel.

The Flatshare is a lovely easy read, that made me laugh and cringe within pages. The story is credible and possibly has already happened in this expensive renting world. The characters are those from our lives. It is about a couple who share a flat, and a bed in London, but have never met, Tiffy and Leon leave post-it notes to each other, and communicate.

A really good, funny nice romantic comedy with a little bit of trouble and drama thrown in. A book which is a good read and one I would recommend.

A story of love, love lost, hotbunking, and love found. Totally unrealistic in how Tiffy and Leon end up hotbunking - who does that?? But otherwise, it is a quite a good read. Somewhat predictable ending, but it also manages to tackle coercive and controlling behaviour in a relationship tactfully.

THE FLATSHARE ❤️
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This book was wonderful and I'm so grateful to get an early copy from @quercusbooks via Natgalley. The story is original, charming and so feel good told through a dual narrative following two main characters, Tiffy and Leon. See the story below and then make sure you secure a space on your April #tbr for this - it's worthy of a spot and guaranteed to make you smile.
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From the cover: Tiffy needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon works nights and needs cash. Their friends think they’re crazy, but it’s the perfect solution: Leon occupies the one-bed flat while Tiffy’s at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time. 
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But with obsessive ex-boyfriends, demanding clients at work, wrongly imprisoned brothers and, of course, the fact that they still haven’t met yet, they’re about to discover that if you want the perfect home you need to throw the rulebook out the window…
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This has confirmed the spot as my favourite read of 2019!

I tried to get into this book a couple of times but each time I tried, I just couldn’t get into it more than 20% for some reason. I know I’m in the minority’ for this one as everyone else loves it but not for me

Oh, this was a glorious book! A wonderful tale of how 2 people are not going to meet, even though they share the same bed.

Tiffy is trying to move on from her ex, whose apartment she is still staying in, and Leon is trying to get more money together to help his brother. Neither of them really want to do this, and Leon's girlfriend, Kay, really isn't pleased. But, it's not as if they'll ever meet. Leon works nights, and is to spend the weekends at Kay's.

This isn't always a light book (see below for the warning!) but it is a very enjoyable one, and sweeps you along in the action. Tiffy and Leon have very different voices, which drives home how different they are, and saves you from getting confused which one you are reading!

Be warned, some might find the emotional abuse described upsetting, and one of the characters has PTSD. This is the first book that I've reviewed on my blog that I've felt needs a warning, but that's just because it's being described as uplifting, joyous and so on, which it is, but not always.

With that warning given, this is a book I'm going to be recommending to every one to read, and is one that is going to do well! So what are you waiting for? Go and pre-order it from your favourite bookshop, or pre-order it to your device!

The Flat Share is out on 18th April this year, and is available on Amazon to preorder, and everywhere else you can find books!

I was given this book for free in return for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Quercus (the publishers) for this book.

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Oh my goodness, this book was incredible!!! The whole idea of it. The drama, the notes, the characters, the story. Just incredible!!!!

Let’s start with Tiffy. I think she’s a spectacular character. I loved her quirkiness, her attitude towards things, and her dress sense. What I didn’t like? How she was treated by her ex. But. She grows, she overcomes it, she becomes this confident woman again. Her chemistry with her friends is wonderful, and the chemistry with Leon? Off the charts.

Leon. I loved how Leon was written in the book. It was straight to the point, no extra words needed. He obviously cared very much for the people he works with, and it’s obvious he cares immensely for his family. I really like Leon as a character. He’s not portrayed as this hunk of a man, all dark, mysterious, sexy. He comes across as a normal bloke who wants to get on with his life. He comes across as abrupt but I like that about him.

I liked all of the other characters in the book. Gerty, Mo, Rachel, Richie. I’d love to read more about Richie. He came across as a character with depth, humour, and lots of love.

Tiffy’s story with her ex is awful. The bits of information on how she treated her and made her feel is terrible. The way it was written really made me feel for Tiffy. Leon’s story with finding Johnny White was amazing. I would read a book just about that. It was romantic, funny in places and sad in others.

The writing style of the book works really well. The Tiffy sections are noisy, out there sections. They’re full of life, extra words and are busy. The Leon sections are straight to the point, no need for words what aren’t needed.

The thing I loved most about this book is the notes. You get more of a feel for each of the characters, and how they feel about the living arrangements. I also loved that idea, the idea of sharing a bed (not at the same time) with someone you’ve never actually met. Sharing a flat with them, essentially sharing a parallel life with this person. Until it all collides. In either a embarrassing situation like Tiffy and Leon, or just in a normal situation.

I cannot wait for the book to be out on the world. It’s such a special book. I will definitely looking out for more by this author.

A good romance always makes my knees go weak and fills my stomach with butterflies. And let me scream this out loud, THIS BOOK IS THE REAL DEAL.

Leon and Tiffy share a flat and a bed but have never met. They talk via post its/sticky notes. That’s how they get to know each other and that’s how they feel that even with fewer words between them, they are extremely comfortable with each other.

There are a lot of reasons this book has become my favorite read of 2019.

-This is not just a love story. Its a story celebrating friendships, sharing each other’s grief and being the best version of oneself.

-Leon and Tiffy are absolute goals. They are polar opposites and the writing style supports it very strongly. Leon is adorable at times and I might have giggled a lot throughout the book. Tiffy is a darling with her use of more words than necessary in a conversation and her ability to bring out the best in people.

-The story also talks about a subtle, but a common form of abuse in a relationship (don’t worry, there’s nothing violent about it, or I would have been the first one to abandon the book)

-The writing is bliss. It is entertaining and hilarious, but it also talks about feelings and emotions in a way that the reader can relate. This book feels real in all possible ways and that is probably, the most beautiful aspect about it.

One of the main reasons I enjoyed this book so much is because of the story and the mindblowing narration. Tiffy and Leon are characters taken from real life, who have basic, everyday problems and handle it in the most normal manner. A wonderful romance, that made me love all these characters and pray for a happily ever after whenever anything went wrong.

From reading the description I knew I was going to love this book and I did - Tiffany and Leon share a bed in a flat but haven't met - They find out about each other through post it notes that they leave for each other. This is a joy to read - lovely, uplifting, funny and ultimately a happy story - loved it . A perfect romantic escapism.

I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I am a complete sucker for a quirky romance and I loved the way these two fell in love. I loved the notes, the care, the developing friendship, the cooking - all of it. Highly recommend - brilliant voice, pacy narrative, a great read.

Really enjoyable read with two likeable characters! The two character perspectives offered some genuinely funny and sweet moments and developed the more serious points in the story well.

Ultimately a lovely read especially for the summer! Will recommend to others for this.

The Flatshare is a lovely Rom-com with more depth than I had imagined it would. At times, funny and light-hearted; the story also shows the pain caused by emotionally abusive relationships. A heartwarming and uplifting tale.

This is a really lovely romcom which as well as warming your heart and making you smile like your average romantic comedy it also tackles a very difficult societal issue in way that makes it relatable but also doesn't diminish the seriousness of the issue and the impact it has on those affected by it. This is one of the best contemporaries I've read in a good while. The story is through the first person perspectives of the two main characters as well as notes and texts which highly enhanced the story telling.

This book reads like Richard Curtis was attached to write the screenplay. It's warm and fuzzy in parts, vulnerable and raw in others and darkened and dampened where it needs to be. The characters feel so real, you could be living in the flat next door to them. I'm sure we all know a Tiffy or a Leon somewhere in our mad circle of friends, and these two quickly become your close compatriots as you read through this remarkable debut.

It's so much more than just a romantic comedy. O'Leary talks openly about the realities of emotional abuse, of how one is affected by it in many different ways and how it's not always visible to the victim. Whilst you might read the first few chapters and think it's diving head-first into Bridget Jones territory, I urge you to hang on and keep going, because there a warmth and brightness to this novel that I have not read in a very long time. Much like its protagonist, it's a little quirky, a little off-kilter, highly emotional but filled with a golden heart and lots of love.

Even the supporting cast is wonderful! You will have moments where you want to punch characters in the face (for good reason- see abuser Justin and certified dickhead Martin), but there are others when you just want to give them a hug. Tiffy is the kind of female protagonist I adore reading about because she's confident, kind and not hung up about her looks or her personality. Even after her break-up, she doesn't spend days wallowing in whether she's fat or stupid enough to drive him away- and it's amazing! These are the kind of 'strong female characters' that we're talking about seeing more of. Complex, flawed, three-dimensional women who don't fall back onto stereotypes to drive plot or character motivation.

In short, I loved this book. I don't know what I'm going to do now it's over.

Not my usual genre of choice but really enjoyed this. An excellent premise and well-drawn characters that you find yourself cheering on. Would recommend for a fun read.

I really, truly enjoyed reading this book. It's one of those quirky romantic books you only get with a British setting. USA, take note.

Books where the MC works at a publishing house is almost automatically a win for me and this is no exception. 

The whole concept of flatmates that never see each other is interesting and not totally unheard off. My older brother currently has one of those, although they do not share a bed. So it might sound totally weird, but it does happen in real life. The falling in love part may be stretching it a little, but hey, that's why it's fiction, right?

I like Tiffy as a character. She's a good-hearted British gal with her heart in the right place. 

Leon is an enjoyable and heartwarming character who wants to help everyone around him as much as he can and with his brother in prison awaiting trial, he really needs help himself. Enter Tiffy. 

Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot; it made me smile, laugh and only slightly roll my eyes at the "coincidental" way things worked out sometimes. But again, it's fiction and sometimes they have to be predictable and almost served on a platter for you. 

Also, I discovered that Carrie Hope Fletcher is doing the voice of Tiffy on the audiobook! I love and admire that young woman so much, so I'm thinking that the audiobook is worth a listen.

A lightweight fluffy novel that I absolutely loved! This book felt like a big cuddle! perfect winter reading

A slightly offbeat tale about two flat mates who share the same bed on timeshare basis this book just didn’t talk to me as I hoped it would. I think perhaps I am not the right generation, not who it is aimed at. I could see the humour, the pathos, the oddness of their situation but it just didn’t appeal to me like I thought it would. It’s well written and I am sure others would enjoy it but this one, sadly, is not for me