I really liked this book - characters were good, story was good, writing was good! It maybe went a bit too long at the end but I really enjoyed it and will happily recommend it to people who want something uplifting to read

Perfect speed for me! And I enjoyed that even though he looked like a player and he was previously casual about his other relationships, he was really a solid, good guy and that the problems were things she needed to work out.

This book is quite idyllic. I love how far the author took some of the storylines. Such a rom-com in that way! I love the premise, I love the characters and I love how witty and easy the writing was.

This is the first book I’ve read by Kathryn Freeman.

It was a fun easy read romcom. A little far fetched in some places but I like the fact it was a little different and Mia had something about her more than the average girl next door.

A bit drawn out for a romance and heavy emphasis on the “not your average girl” trope. The extra obstacles once the main characters got together seemed tacked on at the last minute to draw out the inevitable conclusion.

I loved this story!

This book was wonderfully written and it had me hooked until the very end.

The characters were brilliant, so well developed with some great interaction too.

It was a romance that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and another fabulous release from this author!

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended – loved it!

This is a fun, light read that I devoured! I saw the readalong and knew I didn't have the patience to wait a month to read it...and I was right! Less than 24 hours later, I can say that I really enjoyed it and it scratched my romcom itch. Perfect for enjoying with a glass of wine (or three!) and snuggling up.

Absolutely loved the initial meeting between Mia and Luke, it is clear they have chemistry from the off, and just as clear that Kathryn Freeman is up to her normal fabulous levels of banter between our leads.

Every conversation had me smiling and they had a unique way of communicating too which made a difference and added a different dimension to the book.

And we slowly discover that despite first appearances that Luke may not be the sex obsessed ladies man that he comes across as, and that there is a real vulnerability to him and that he has hidden depths.

And then there is Mia, who is a bit of a nerd, and who I could relate to in many ways, especially the take me as you see me approach and not continually bothering with what she is wearing or make up etc.. I also like her would have struggled to believe it if a "cool guy" was interested in me!

I also loved the different colours Mia was dying her streaks and the various nicknames that Luke was coming up with for her.

And the non dates that Luke and Mia go on as friends are really imaginative and give the reader as well as Mia a look at some of the hidden gems of places to go to in Manchester, as he is a part tour guide, since Mia has only just moved to Manchester from Somerset.

It's just a really enjoyable romance where when we finally get a sex scene, well it was enough to make me hot under the collar, It had me smiling throughout and it was just a pleasure to read.

Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This book was definitely cute and had a cute premise. The characters were likeable bur my main concern with it is some of the dialogue is just a little bit cheesy and also the “im not like other girls” idea. There’s a bit of bashing on girls who like to dress up and do their makeup from Luke and it’s a bit much. But i love the happy ending :)

This book was cute but it dragged a lot. I found myself skipping over pages. I will say I did love the characters, the author gave them a lot of depth and I appreciated that. I just think there are huge chunks that could have been taken out so that the book moved quicker.

Whilst reading this book I got toothache as it’s so sweet!!!! I found the characters too good to be true at times so I didn’t enjoy this story as much as I thought I might. The idea was good it’s just that I found it very sickly. The idea of some guy writing notes and sticking them into a window for a girl across the street too creepy for me. Maybe I’m just a little wary especially these days. If I’d read this in happier times I might have enjoyed it more and appreciated it. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I really appreciated getting a chance to read this British rom-com. I really enjoyed this book but as a huge romance reader, it wasn't one of my top favorites. I felt that the romance was a bit too drawn out and sometimes lost me. It also felt a bit tonally off from beginning to end. All in all, it was cute and I would happily read another by this author, but definitely not a top romance read for me.

I am big fan of Kathryn Freeman's contemporary romance novels, and this one doesn't disappoint. Mia is a computer nerd who is new to town. Luke is her handsome, seemingly unattainable "nextdoor neighbor". Luke is immediately smitten with Mia, and Mia is hoping to meet new people in her new town without getting tangled in a another messy, bad relationship. The development of their relationship was cute, fun, and easy to read. Could have used a little more slow burn (maybe we didn't need to immediately know that Luke was taken with Mia...perhaps leave us guessing for a while as he tries to catch her attention.) Mia and Luke have great chemistry despite Mia's insecurities. Overall a very enjoyable read by Kathryn Freeman. I recommend this to anyone who would like to read a cute, fun, quick romance with characters who have good chemistry!

This was such a great read! Throughout the novel I noticed an underlying theme of women supporting women which I really enjoyed- it was something unique that most romance novels don’t prioritize. There were plenty of times where the story could have taken a catty turn between some of the female characters and the lead Mia, but it didn’t and I really loved that! The love story was very non-traditional as well, in such a tech focused world to have the characters being their communications by posting notes on their windows was so sweet! It was also nice to see a female lead who didn’t immediately fall at the feet of a handsome stranger who gave her attention- she made him work for their relationship. It was extremely relatable to read about Mia and Luke working through their past relationship issues to form a strong and healthy bond. This was such a fun and refreshing read!

It’s a good light hearted read, which doesn’t take long to read. All the chat I think make the story event the secondary ones.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing house for sharing this ARC with me!

This was a cute read. I appreciated the way Luke and Mia's relationship began and evolved. They approached each other as friends and built it from there. The author dealt with each of their insecurities in realistic ways though I do think some things dragged on longer than needed. The story itself could've been at least 10 chapters shorter. Regardless, all the characters were fun to meet and I liked watching Mia develop her own world on her own. Her character had really nice growth. It was nice to watch Mia's journey from where she started in her flat alone in a new town, to building a whole community for herself with an awesome dude who loves her.

Overall, this was a decent read but not memorable.

I am a fan of Kathryn Freeman's rom-coms and this is another novel to add to my list. Mr. Right Across The Street is a sweet meet-cute of a book where the characters fall in like, then love through messages posted in their opposite flats' windows. I loved that the main female character, Mia, is a nontraditional lead: she has colorful hair, wears nerdy t-shirts and track bottoms to the local bar, and believes that people should accept her for who she is. I also loved that there was a friendship element to the story, which added to the chemistry between Mia and her love interest, Luke. I wasn't a fan of the epilogue and the ending was somewhat predicable (particularly the epilogue), but overall I recommend this sweet rom-com.

3.5 stars rounded up / Rated: R

Advanced galley copy provided courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Mia moves to Manchester to focus on herself after a series of disastrous relationships. Things change though when she notices a hot guy in the window across from her flat. Things heat up when he starts leaving messages in the window for her. Luke, a bar owner, agrees to show Mia the sites of Manchester and they strike up a relationship where he is showing her what romance really is. This is a cute dual perspective book that I found myself enjoying and laughing out loud.

I admit, I am a sucker for books where people are sending cute messages to each other in some way and the concept of that in this book was incredibly sweet.

I love Mia as a character, she is unapologetically herself and you see a great deal of growth with her throughout the novel. She is shaken from her last relationship, and you see her begin to trust the people in her new community and develop friendships and relationships. You also see her begin to trust herself. I like that this book tackles some hard things, including Mia's trust issues (of both herself and others) and Luke's history.

I also liked to see Mia get to know Luke and Luke show the deeper parts of himself, and let Mia in. He has the reputation of the local playboy and is determined to let go of that for Mia. I felt there was some great chemistry between Mia and Luke which made the book a solid read. I really liked seeing the non-dates that Luke planned and loved that Mia was so willing to just try anything he had planned. I also loved seeing their friendship develop as they went through these dates and I could really see that Luke was smitten for Mia.

The plot seemed to flow naturally and smoothly, which really left the pacing feeling perfect, things were always happening and it felt like it was important to the story.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher for an open and honest review. All opinions are 100% mine.

This was a cute, well-written romance with very likable characters. I loved how Mia was so unapologetically herself, and I thought Luke was funny and hot. I also loved that the main characters really took the time to get to know each other. The idea of swapping messages on the windows was adorable. My only complaint was the pacing of the story. It seemed to drag in parts and got a bit repetitive as the book went on. Still, I'd be interested in future reads by this author.

Mr Right Across The Street

Synopsis:
Mia Abbott’s move to Manchester was supposed to give her time and space from all the disastrous romantic choices she’s made in her past. But then the hot guy who lives opposite of her flat – the one who works out every day at exactly 10 a.m., not that Mia has noticed thank-you-very-much – starts leaving notes in his window…for her.
Bar owner Luke Doyle has his own issues to deal with but as he shows Mia the sites of her new city he also shows her what real romance looks like for the first time. And when he cooks up a signature cocktail in her honour, she realizes that the man behind the bar is even more enticing than any of his creations. And once she’s had a taste she knows it will never be enough!

Review:
Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by Kathryn Freeman, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Overall, this book was fun, flirty and light hearted (with a dash of steam). The story had a typical plot with Mia being a nerdy computer geek and Luke, the hot and flirty bar owner that women are instantly drawn to. Both Mia and Luke have some insecurities and trust issues, making it hard to turn their friendship into anything more. Mia goes as far as not giving Luke her phone number, so then begins their communication with messages written back and forth taped on their windows. Along the way, we see Mia befriend her elderly neighbour Stan who provides wisdom and support as Mia finds herself falling for “the hot guy opposite”. There were definitely some laugh out loud moments in this book. I enjoyed Mia’s character – her quirkiness, and how unapologetically herself she was.
I personally enjoy a little bit more steam in romance books, however I still recommend this book to anyone who enjoys rom-coms!

3.5/5