I adored this book so much and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I must admit that I wasn't expecting to be so blown away never having read any of Sophia Money-Coutts's other books, but ill certainly be buying them now.

This book tells the story of Florence Fairfax who works in a bookshop and suffers from OCD. She is the most lovable heroine I've read about in a long time and there is one scene with her cat Marmalade which actually broke my heart. I've been left wanting to tell everyone to read it and then feeling slightly guilty as they will have to wait a few months to experience this incredible novel.

I'm so grateful to Netgalley for letting me read this now and cheering me up while lockdown continues to keep me away from the world. This book brought some sunshine back into my life and I am so thankful to Ms Money-Coutts for writing this.

Predictable, yet enjoyable.
Eccentric spinster Florence is sent to a 'love guru' by her stepmother who is desperate to see her married off. She writes a list of all the desirable qualities for a boyfriend. Soon after, handsome, blond Rory walks into the bookshop where she works and asks her out. A few dates later and all seems to be going smoothly. Then Zach appears in the shop to help out with bringing things up to date. Tattooed, motorbike riding Zach is not Florence's type at all - or is he?
A bridezilla sister, a desperate mother-in-law, a cat and a self-help group all play roles in the development of the story. The ending is no surprise, but the book is enjoyable nonetheless.

I enjoyed this book. The story was a bit predictable but the characters more than made up for that. I found them likeable and enjoyed the book immensely.

A laugh-out-loud chick-lit novel with a heroine you’ll fall in love with! Florence writes a list of qualities her perfect man must have. He walks into her life, but is he the one? Lovely feel-good, emotional read for these dark times!

What a funny, warm and fuzzy novel to distract from the lockdown woes! Laugh out loud, spit out your coffee humour and wonderful characters that I could really identify with! Loved it!

The perfect feel good book!

If you’re looking for an easy read that’ll make you laugh and your heart flutter, try this!
It was uplifting and powering. I loved that Florence wasn’t the “perfect” woman.
I hated Rory... but I think that was the point.
I AM annoyed that I never found out the reasoning behind “cowabunga”!!
There was one sad scene that I didn’t like, but I get it had to be there because it progressed the plot.
Overall I enjoyed it! Read it in one sitting, perfect to drag your mind away from a global crisis!

A thank you to the publisher, author and netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

At the beginning of this book I was a little uncertain of Florence, it took a few chapters to understand her quirks and ways. After a few chapters I completely understood her and grew to love her! Her bond with her sisters was a joy to see throughout and both sisters were completely loveable characters.

It was such a joy to read this book and I could not put it down! I was completely sucked in to Florence’s world at the most perfect time an escapism is needed (coronavirus lockdown).
A perfect laugh out loud story!
PS: I think Curtis the counting caterpillar sounds a cracking child’s story!


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Exactly the sort of book you need at times like this (coronavirus lockdown).

It’s silly and jolly and funny in places.

I loved the main character, Florence, well rounded and interesting and you could imagine being friends with her.

The storyline I found entirely predictable and the character of Rory, completely one dimensional, which maybe was the point.

The sort of book that you’d want to read on a plane, on holiday sitting on the beach or during a pandemic.

Thanks so much for my free copy in return for this review.

A great feel-good read that is perfect to relieve a little stress and just relax and enjoy. Florence is great. The kind of person you can imagine being friends with and I could relate to some of her worries and anxieties. There are incidents to make you laugh and I'd love a cat like Marmalade. I enjoyed this one but did find it a bit slow at times.

This was exactly the sort of book I was looking for at the moment (coronavirus lockdown). It is silly and jolly and funny in places. I really liked the main character, Florence. I thought she was well rounded and interesting and I could imagine being friends with her.

The storyline was entirely predictable and the character of Rory seemed completely one dimensional, which was probably the point.

In short, this is the sort of book that you want to read on a plane, at the beach, or during a global pandemic! It’s silly and distracting and ultimately a pleasant way to pass a bit of time.

Thanks so much for my free copy in return for this review.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me with an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is not my usual genre, I’m more into crime/thriller books and even psychological thrillers too so I am extremely pleased and grateful to them for opening up my mind to something totally different.

I enjoyed this very much. 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This has been a great read, it’s reminded me a little of the Perfect Match by Zoe May. I have loved most of the characters in this one. Although, Rory has annoyed me from the very beginning. I have laughed out loud a few times reading this book. It is a great read and has allowed me to escape for the afternoon. This is one I’ll definitely recommend.
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As soon as I saw this book was available I requested and kept my fingers crossed for approval - I couldn’t wait until August for publication! I really like this author and loved her precious two books, so I was overjoyed to receive my arc.

This is Sophia’s best book yet. I loved it.

The characters are so well written, Florence is fantastic. I like a female lead who is likeable and realistic. Florence has flaws, she’s likes comfort, she’s down to earth and a great main character. Every character plays a part in the story, and all so well described and integrated into the story you feel like you know them.

I will never be able to hear the word Cowabunga again!!

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book 📚