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Keris has done it again! I can't emphasis how much I adore Keris' romance novels. I think about them regularly, and return to them to read my favourite scenes when I need something familiar. She creates such a safe and wonderful world, full of strong, realistic female friendships and great romantic leads.

I absolutely loved this book! It is the perfect rom-com to read on a summer holiday! The main character Cat is so funny and relatable and I loved how she developed during the story! Will be reading and purchasing for my library everything that Keria Stainton publishes!

3.5 Funny Stars!!! This author is totally new to me and I was attracted to this book because it reminded me a lot of the sort of Brit Chick Lit I used to read years ago in my late teens and early 20s. This novel delivered 100% on that nostalgia with the best of the British Rom Com chicklit trope world. Meet Cat, a somewhat down on her luck but cute and funny if a little needy and self-sabotaging woman, who gave up her passion for stand up after a bad break up with an ex. Like all the best chick lit, Cat has a fairy godBestFriend, Kelly, who is perfect in every way and more or less Cat’s voice I’d reason. To me, this novel shines the brightest in the exquisite friendship between Cat and Kelly. I love novels that celebrate female friendship and this is certainly one of those. They had the wittiest dialogue and the most unbelievably #friendshipgoals friendship!

This novel is also billed as a romance and the central conflict is supposed to be Cat’s attraction to her ex’s younger brother, after meeting him 5 years post the break up. So, there’s supposed to be a hint of forbidden love, but I found myself not caring isn’t the least about that conflict. In part, it could be that I didn’t “feel the love” and I don’t think this novel handled the romance aspect as well as it did the humor and the more serious themes like abandonment, fear of conflict, family, friendship and forgiveness. There were some pretty weighty themes in this light-hearted book. I just felt very meh about the romance aspect.

Lastly, I received an advance reading copy of this book from Bookouture through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and I’m not one to say I like a book just because I got it for free. All in all, I enjoyed reading this- I didn’t find it as laugh out loud funny as I would have maybe a decade ago, but it made me smile and I was frequently amused and I would read more by this author.

Given how crazy life is right now, I've been really into fun, easy reads. This one definitely fits the bill as a light, funny romcom. I read it in mostly one sitting and thought it was refreshingly free from the unnecessary drama I often find in women's fiction. The characters were lovely and the romance was sweet to read about. It lacked maybe a little bit of spark, though, but maybe it's because I read it on my phone.

I received this ARC free from NetGalley in exchange for my review. This was exactly as described: an adorable feel-good laugh-out-loud book. It was such a cute story and I loved the authors sense of humor. A truly enjoyable light read.

I didn't expect to fall for this book, but I really did. It's light, a book you can dive into and come out of refreshed. It's also very funny, and the characters were so real. Thoroughly enjoyable read that's the most perfectly written bit of fun. Loved it.

What you gonna do if you fall in love with your ex’s brother? that is the premises offered on this book. it is written beautifully and we will understand the contemplation of single women on their love life. the author nrrate the story very well with a touch of humor here and there because our heroine is a stand up comedy.

Overall the book is enjoyable, funny and worth to read.

I think the fact that I reached the last few chapters before realising I'd taken absolutely no notes for this review speaks for itself. But in case it doesn't, I really really enjoyed it. This was everything I didn’t know I needed for a Sunday afternoon.

It was warm and funny and had excellent characterisation, even for supporting characters like Sean. Cat was thoroughly relatable and the writing really showcased how someone (Cat) can be flawed but remain a relatable, likeable character. The romance wasn't really the focus of the book for me, but it was developed nicely and I felt slightly emotionally invested.

Overall the writing was excellent and I would not only recommend this to others but I'd probably recommend my future self to re-read this.

It's a feel good read that I enjoyed. My usual genre is crime fiction so this was refreshing and funny. Everyone should have a friend like Kelly that has your back regardless. I was given this to read in exchange for my honest opinion and I would like to thank the publishers and netgalley for letting me have the book to review.

I'm a hopeless romanctic so books like these always spark joy inside of me. What a lovely turn of events. A quick, enjoyable, light read with the perfect amount of romance.

I liked all the characters in The One Who’s Not the One, it made it easy to become involved in their lives and to care about the outcome. I enjoyed the style of writing and found the book amusing as well as heartwarming and I read it in one sitting.

I was looking for a light-hearted and fun read and I definitely found that in The One Who’s Not The One! Once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. It’s funny, engaging and thoroughly relatable. I rally enjoyed it. It’s git some genuinely laugh out loud moments while being full of read heart as well. Loved it!

Loved this book. It really is a laugh out loud sweet read. Likeable characters & well written. Would recommend this to anyone

Enjoyed this a great deal,

Cat has an office job, shares a flat with slobs who pinch her food and drink, life is pretty dull, though made lighter by her friendship with her best friend and her family.

The story gets interesting when Cat’s ex, a stand up comic who left to go to Australia returns to the area to do standup. Attending the show (despite being recommended not to by her friend) brings her into contact with her ex’s brother, Harvey, who has matured from gawky youth to a very handsome man. Cat and Harvey are mutually attracted to each other but as far as Cat is concerned, you can’t have a relationship with your ex’s brother.

Cat is an extremely likeable character, as are most of the characters in this story.

I raced through this, it was a fun, easy read.

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for the ARC and giving me the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest review.

This was an adorable Rom Com! I read it in one sitting. This is about a totally girl trying to find herself, and romance along the way. There are hilarious antics, laugh out loud moments. It was cute and I really enjoyed the fact that I could relate to the story. It has a great cast of characters.

It's February which means I peep my head out from under my typical dark and thriller winter reading for a bit of frothy sweetness around Valentine's before going back under for the rest of the winter. The One Who's Not the One was a perfect pop of color in the grey winter reading for me!

This book is about a slightly neurotic woman Cat who finds out her ex who left her to move to Australia is back in London and is giving a stand up performance she suspects is about their relationship. Try as she might to avoid the siren call to go, she cannot resist the temptation to know if it's really about her and the story goes on from there.

I really enjoyed my time with Cat and her best friend Kelly and honestly the love stuff was a second bidding to them and how fun of a friendship they had. Even if you're not into the love stuff I highly recommend this for their relationship alone.

If you're also looking for some book sunshine in the greys of winter I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Amazing story! Such a sweet read. really enjoyed it! Great read for anyone looking to find a great one to curl up with!

I had a love\hate relationship with the protagonist as at times she was warm and witty and I could understand why men and Kelly loved her but then she could be so closed that I couldn't understand her allure. It was hard to read her ignoring her father and issues and running away and basing it on what happened to her years ago was immature for an adult woman. I really liked Kelly and Harvey and enjoyed their bluntness and humor.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my introduction to Keris Stainton’s writing, and I am officially hooked. This book is for all of those romantic comedy fans who are looking for that realistic and relatable love. I really enjoyed watching the development of Cat’s character and the struggles that she goes through because I could definitely see a lot of myself in her. Also, the humor was spot on. I can’t recommend this book enough.

Full review posted on my blog: thereadingchemist.com.

I’ve been a big fan of Keris Stainton since I saw her saw her recommended by another one of my favorites, Rainbow Rowell. I was so excited about this book and it definitely lived up to expectations. The character of Cat is so funny and relatable with all her foibles and flaws. I loved the romance and the witty banter, which Stainton does better than most anyone. The One Who’s Not the One is absolutely worth a read for any fans of love stories with humor and heart. Thanks to the publishers for the early copy!