I am an absolute sucker for rom-com’s where the two love interests end up exchanging notes in some adorable way, so the hook for this one drew me in right away. I loved the way the relationship between Mia and Luke grew. At first, I wasn’t so sure about Luke because, like Mia, I thought he was a bit of a player and I didn’t want him to like Mia just because she turned him down. But watching him fall in love with Mia’s quirky sassiness was so sweet and genuine. By the end of the book, I almost loved Luke even more than I loved Mia because I could totally understand where he was coming from.

I wish there had been more pay-off with one particular storyline, because it seemed like the situation resolved too quickly and there could have been a lot more drama especially since everything with the secret phone number had been teased for the entire book. But I did really like that Mia, in the end, did not allow small things to sabotage their relationship.

I loved Grace and the reveal with her. I had not been expecting that at all! Freya drove me nuts in a real-feeling way. Mia’s sister Elle was also a great character. I wish we got to see even more of Mia’s mother earlier on because she’s hilarious and blunt. And I loved Stan and Naomi little arc.

Overall this book was sweet and funny, and it really made me want to visit Manchester! Thank you so much for the chance to review it. I’ll be posting my reviews to amazon and my Instagram page on the publication date!

Review posted on GoodReads (December 17, 2020)
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3.5/5 stars!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for sending me an E-ARC for an honest review.

I love romance, so I will honestly pick up any romance that people recommend to me. I saw this book recommended to me on GoodReads and so I was super excited when I got approved for an ARC on NetGalley.

This book was cute! It was not my favorite romance ever, but it also wasn't terrible. For me, it falls somewhere in-between. I think my biggest issues with this book were:

1) The Length: This book was way too long. The romantic plot was way too drawn out and I found myself skipping forward because the pacing was too slow.

2) Sometimes, the reactions of the characters felt a bit stereotypical and annoying. I found that I felt this way more towards the end of the book. At the beginning of the book, I loved both of our main characters, and then towards the end I found myself feeling like the author then put her interesting characters into the normal boxes of "how romance characters have to react to certain situations"...

I will say that this book took turns that I did not expect but really enjoyed. The author made the characters really deep, and I loved... LOVED our main love interest, Luke. In the end, I do recommend this book to anyone who loves Adult Romance. It was a fun, light, romantic read.

Thanks for reading!
Caden

Firstly, I loved the sweetness of the cover. Once I started reading i couldn't stop. It was a lovely heart warming read with such a wonderfully strong female lead. I loved Mia, unapologetically herself and I love that.

This was my first encounter with this author and I love the ease of the writing, I never felt like the chapters dragged on or I was becoming uninterested. Such a lovely read. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.



The only slight problem was the ARC format for this book was a little bit all over the place- some of the spacing was a bit distracting.

Mr Right Across the Street was cute! It didn't really keep me hooked like I had hoped it would and some of the drama had me irritated because I would've handled problems differently ~but~ everyone is different so it certainly can be viewed as #relatable

This gave off the tv series "Cheers" vibes which I am always 100% down with. (Who isn't, really).

This book was about a girl named Mia who recently moved due to a ~pesky~ ex-boyfriend. Luckily for her, she moved across the street from a hunky "Hot Opposite Guy" who happened to own The Bar Beneath (yes, literally the bar beneath). Sigh, their story plants itself there and flourishes. Guess you're going to have to check out the book on it's publishing date (January 22, 2021!!) to find out what happens.

I will, however, leave you with one of their first interactions:

"What about beginning with x?"
He laughed. "Then you'd have had our Xellent martini."
"Okay, I'll take the bait. What's so excellent about it?"
Another wink. "The name."

**Received an arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!!**

The arc that I was provided with was... eh, unfortunately. The formatting was poo and there were a lot of spacing errors, which stinks because it was hard to focus on the actual story when I have to stop and think about what "heands he" means.

Yes, yes, yes! I am here for strong female characters, always! (I am flexing my arms while I say this!). Firstly, I love that Mia moved alone. I think that should be commended from the get-go. This was such a sweet story, and the cover is beautiful!
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Who doesn't love a story about a strong, intelligent and unapologetically herself such as Mia? She may have been gutted at times throughout the book whether it be Freya, Luke or the other women, but she spoke her mind and got true love and happiness as a result. A true role model. Great heartwarming read.

Thank you for granting me this book in exchange for an honest review.

The concept of this book was incredibly sweet, with the messages on the window... It's like a Taylor Swift song.
You're dealing with a story line here that is of just trying to make it. Whether it's a new move to a city after getting your heart broken, to keeping a newly bought bar afloat. With the help and support of friends and family around, we learn that any and every goal is possible.

Let's talk about Mia and Luke for a sec.
Mia - really shaken by her last relationship to the point she wouldn't give her phone number to Luke until a good couple months into their relationship. But then, she realizes that she forgot to delete the Ex off a big Social Media platform? Makes no sense to me.
Not only that, it seemed like she took out a lot of this on Luke. I get where she is coming from when it comes to his past and his residual behavior from it, but he's trying to prove himself and doesn't need a wall blocking his way when something comes up. Communication is the key! She is a hard drive woman though who does go after what she wants. The walls do come down and when the fog clears, her happiness radiates off the page.
Luke- I feel as though he matured and grew up A LOT in this book. He went from a man who slept with a bunch of women to fighting for the attention and love of ONE. Sure, he's had some stupid moves as well (like, really, Freya could have waited on the sink - doesn't matter what HER motives were), but you felt for him, at least I did. Also, I know technically the bunny is Grace's, but it's super cute that she lives with him.


The little non-date dates were adorable and I wish that we got a glimpse into more.
I wish we saw more of the friendship that was building with the notes, as well. That aspect of the book was so sweet, and I feel like if they built a bit better of a foundation as friends, it would have led to a lot less misunderstandings.


The plot flowed smoothly, with the chapters not dragging, there was always something happening, that, to me is great.


Overall, it was cute and I liked it, even with a few hiccups here and there. I would recommend it.

This was very sweet. Mia doesn’t trust her own instincts about men so she doesn’t want to be attracted to the sexy bartender who lives across from her. Luke might have been a player with women, but he senses something different about Mia. So he puts up notes in his window for her. It turns out that sending messages in an old-fashioned way can win the lady in this age of texting, Instagram, and Tinder.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

What happens when the flat across from you gives you a view of a very attractive guy, who for some reason has started leaving you messages on his window? This fun rom com follows Mia a computer programmer with green streaks in her hair, running away from her persistent ex, and newly moved into Manchester for a new start, and a very attractive bar owner named Luke, who is known for sleeping around a lot and not looking to settle down in any relationship, that is until a green haired lady walks into his bar and now he just can’t get her out of his band. Mia is not looking to start any relationship after all the bad one’s she’s been in and Luke seems determined to win her over. Is there more to this bar owner than his good lucks and charm? Luke is going to try everything to win Mia over, even if she only wants to be friends. Thus begins a sweet love story between two people falling in love and overcoming both of their own insecurities and pasts. The story is told in both POVs, which is great! i had fun reading this and getting know Mia and Luke. They definitely make a sweet and adorable pairing!

*Thanks Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

I was looking for a fun contemporary British romance, and I got that. Here, Mia has recently moved to Manchester for a fresh start from her disastrous dating life. Then, she notices her hunky neighbor across the street has begun to leave her notes in his window since both their spare rooms face another. He's Luke, a bar owner with his own issues but by helping to show Mia the town sights, he sees what real romance can be. Because he's just besotted. The book is told through back-and-forth dual perspectives, and the two of them have such banter down pat. Soon, they start exchanging messages through the windows, and a friendship develops. It's a cute slow-burn romance full of fun language and fun, delicious banter that I can't get enough of. Sure, this book is a bit slow to start and really get into, but it does get a lot better and cuter. I love a good nerd and cool kid romance story, and this one is just positively cute and fun. The ending is very sweet too, like giving me butterflies good.

This is the fourth book in the collection and having read and thoroughly enjoyed the first three I was excited to get my hands on this one.
As you come to expect with this author it’s very well written and thought out. You’ll definitely laugh and love the characters. Totally relatable

This book will have you swooning with the romance, whilst also screaming at the characters for their actions. Don't want to say too much as I don't want to spoil it, but the secondary characters and how they all fit together are all really interesting. There is some heat to this story so be warned, but the overall story is really sweet and romantic

Quick and cute read!
It was quite funny and I was wholly entertained.
I say this often, but I definitely prefer romances that show both of the love interests’ point of view. This one constantly went back and forth, which I appreciated.
I’m always a bit worried when the man in a romance is showed as a “player” that changes his way. But I mean, this is fictional, so anything can happen.
Mia also had a bit of the “I’m not like other girls” trope to her, but I had a good time reading this, so I looked past these things.
Perfect for those who love a good rom com!

Mia moved to Manchester to escape a relationship gone wrong. The highlight of her day in the new city is watching the guy across the street working out. When she gets the courage to go to the bar on her won, she finds out that he owns the bar and is her neighbour. It becomes clear he is a player, but can they just be friends?

Let’s face it, with more stringent Covid restrictions in place this week, we’re all looking for something a little whimsical to take our mind off things. Kathryn Freeman’s RomCom #4, ‘Mr. Right Across The Street,’ will have you laughing and reaching for the kleenex box. Due to be published January 22, 2021, this gives you enough time to read the previous 3 books in the collection. You won’t be disappointed!

Mia Abbot, the 30-year-old single computer nerd with no make-up and green highlights has just arrived to put roots down in singleton city. The move to Manchester is proving difficult, but Mia is determined to leave Somerset, and her ex-boyfriend-stalker, behind her and attempt to make some new friends. She soon settles into a routine based around the 10 o’clock Lukeshow. Her hot neighbour across the street does his workout at 10:00 and she has a front-row seat! After a few lame Friday nights on her own nursing a Horlicks, Mia notices a note stuck in his window. Her heart flips when she discovers that the hot bartender not only knows she watches him but also when she discovers he’s eager to communicate through notes posted on the window. Didn’t she move to Manchester to forget men? If she replies via note, it’ll confirm that he knows she watches him. You’ll have to read this fantastic novel to find out Mia’s next move.

This 5-star romcom had all the feels. I absolutely love how Mia has names for all her neighbours; Immaculate Woman, Mr. Snog A lot, Mr. Muscles, Hot Guy and Chipmunk. I, too, live in a condo and have names for my neighbours. Sadly, no 10:00 Lukeshows here! Having not read any of Freeman’s previous novels, I enjoyed her sense of humour and a well-paced plot. Her characters stole the show. I do hope to read more about The Bar Beneath and the lovable, yet grumpy, 67-year-old neighbour, Stan. For those looking for a great feel-good romance with a side of giggles, this is the book you need. Freeman writes to entertain while she subtly hits on the most basic of human needs – the need to feel loved and accepted by others.

Thank you to Kathryn Freeman, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for a fantastic advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Sweet - easy to read with characters who you can relate .
I received this novel from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.