Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.

This is a fun Rom-com to read. When you are in a situation where things are falling apart (getting a divorce and hating what you do for a living) what should you do? Well this book has the answer for you! You simply start over. The book was well written. Was it the best rom-com I have read? No, but it was genuine and fun.

I received an advance copy of, Half The World Away, by Rebecca Banks. Going from Liverpool to Utah is a bit of a culture shock. This book is pretty good, Abbie and Kyle are good characters.

When Abbie finds out that her ex husband is having a baby with his new wife, Abbie decides she needs a change and a new job in Salt Lake City might just be the change she needs. On the first day, she literally bumps into Kyle, who turns out to work at the same place as her. Despite being warned off him, she starts seeing Kyle more and more and maybe new love in Utah is just what she needs.

I loved this debut from Rebecca Banks and flew through it in one day. I was hooked from page one and was desperate to see what would happen to Abbie and Kyle. Would they find love or would Abbie take Kitty's advice to stay away from him. This is a sweet tale of love and friendship that is perfect for fans of Paige Toon. I will certainly be recommending this novel when it comes out.

Thanks NetGalley for an advanced copy.

Loved this book! Banks knows how to sink line and hook her readers!
This romance is more of a slow burn! I loved these characters. And their relationship.
Looking for a quick read that will keep you hooked? This is it!

Yes to new beginnings!

Yes to new places!

Yes to new people!

Yes to new relationships!

Yes to new jobs!

Yes to new food!

Yes to be less afraid and live life to the fullest!


I needed this rom-com!

I love Abbie so much! And her family and friends and colleagues. I say she's amazing!

I love the first half of the book so much. The romance is slow burn, comes in the later half and it's realistic in most ways!

I can relate to Abbie so much. This is the kind of book which makes me want to live more.

Well written and well represented, this one sure deserves all the attention when it comes out.

I liked this book more for its genuineness and the honesty with which the story has been told. The main character is so real and convincing. With all her thoughts and actions which reflect what follows in the story.

I just wish the other main character was more involved and defined in their part.

Otherwise everything clicked well.

I am glad I picked up this book today! Perfect weekend read.

Thank you, publisher and the author for the advance reading copy.

"Half the world away" would be the opposite end of the world, or as far away as you could possibly get from someone while still being on the same planet.

Another new author who's works I'll definitely be reading in the future. This was full of fun, flirting & football! It was a refreshing change to read a romcom with an original storyline, that you wouldn't think worked, but wove seamlessly together to make this an enjoyable, warming read. Loved the characters, the setting & the ending.

Abbie is a publicist for a London football team, who's antics seem to get them in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Fed up, Abbie takes a new job across the pond in Salt Lake City, working as publicist for the Utah Saints soccer team. Does 'England' find love & can she rekindle her passion for music? ❤️🎶

Many thanks to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.

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Our main protagonist in this book, Abbie, is so lovable. Her inner thoughts throughout the book make you laugh and relate all at once. You can tell the author brought in her own experiences of journalism and specifically sports into the plot. It works really well as the character Abbie has a similar job position. It’s a really sweet novel, and also touches on the topic of divorce and the struggles that come along with that process. The love interest (and loses) are also entertaining! Only thing I would critique about this is how often the word “bloody” is used to describe being annoyed. Although the timing of it usually was used well, it was just used a little too frequently.

“You know what else I’ve learned from therapy? You don’t always get the answers in life. You have to learn to live with the fact things aren’t always tied up with a nice ribbon and a stamp marked closure.” 👏 love this quote from the book!