Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK for the review copy!

“Lovestruck” by Laura Jane Williams is such a sweet story. A story, like only Laura Jane Williams would write it. Incredible! If you have read and loved Laura Jane Williams books, this one is definitely a must-read for you!

Becca Calloway is ready to find her perfect match. But who is he? When she receives a text from her ex, she knows it is a sign, but which way is it pointing? Should she go back to Mike? Or should she look for a new man? In the book, you will get both answers.

I love the characters in this book. Especially Becca's friends. I absolutely adore them. They seem like genuinely good people, and give helpful and honest advice for Becca. They have their opinions, which they are willing to share. At the same time, they cheer Becca on.

Also, every character we meet in this story has a background story and seems like people with true human emotions and thoughts. That gives the story so much more depth. They are like real people. Even if you do not find the storyline interesting, I would recommend that you read the story just for the characters.

I absolutely love the idea of the story being split into two different stores. One, where Becca texts Mike back, and one where she does not. At first, I did not seem to realize, but when I did, everything made so much sense, and I loved every bit of it. Such a creative idea. Also, is that not what we all want when we read a good story? To hear about the what-if’s.

This is a book that shows you that the decisions you make in your life always have consequences.

Do yourself a favor and read “Lovestruck” by Laura Jane Williams. You will not regret it!

A 'sliding doors' type book. But with a nice easy to follow plot and a surprising end. The end was not as straightforward as it seems and I liked that, it left you guessing. It's a really good idea as it's almost 2 books in one, and while there were a few heavier plot points they were nicely balanced out by some humour and fun scenes.
Her best friends are also great as not only are they the usual comic relief but they actually offer useful advice!
Really enjoyed this, would recommend

A sliding doors scenario which I love but the writing style wasn't for me. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

All of these characters have so much depth, I enjoyed reading this so much. The book is very realistic; shows that there’s hope and that there’s different paths to take. There’s 2 separate time lines, and a big meaning of what is meant to be

Firstly, thank you Netgalley and to the writer/publisher for allowing me an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit, I haven't read many books that follow a sliding door structure but this book was great. Really enjoyed this book with emotionally intelligent characters, a green flag MMC and witty, in-depth story telling. This book explored how a decision can send your life down a different path and how we are faced with endless decisions that can alter the way our life goes.

A great book to introduce me to LJW- can't wait to read more by her.

I really enjoyed this ‘sliding doors’ style love story. The challenges and relationships were relatable - particularly the feeling of pressures that women tend to experience in their twenties and thirties. I think anybody feeling the pressure to find love and start a family will benefit from reading this story that shows how many twists and turns life really can take and that ultimately we’re all on the path we should be.

Lovestruck has an interesting plot, but I couldn't get over one thing.

The 3rd person, present tense writing! It felt like I was reading a play. It really threw me off and I couldn't get over it.

I appreciated the active, but natural, inclusivity of the characters though. I would read something else by this author IF the tense was fixed.

Loved this! Absolutely loved the sliding doors narrative. The characters were well written and highly likeable. Would recommend this to pull you from your January blues.

No star rating

I couldn't cope with the writing style and therefore didn't make it past chapter two. Sorry. Someone please tell the author (or editor!) to stop using adverbs and give their sentences more direction.

Finally ready to take the plunge, Becca is ready for true love - or so she thinks! But what's a girl with no life plan going to do when two men come in her path? She was just trying to manifest Mr Right and suddenly an old flame pops up. Does Becca answer his call and reignite things from years past, or delete him out of sight forever as she moves towards this new man in her life? The game has only one choice but two ways it could go... join us on the journey through Lovestruck where you get to see both sides unfold!

Becca Calloway is the story’s main character, and she receives an unexpected text from her ex-boyfriend. What follows is a masterclass in storytelling as we see how Becca's life would be different if she answered the text or chose to ignore it. We get to meet Becca's best friend Jia Li, her salon partner Carlos and witness their interactions through both timelines. It is this dual timeline that sets Lovestruck apart – readers can compare and contrast both versions of Becca's life as they read along.

Laura Jane Williams has a magic touch when it comes to writing characters that feel like real people. They don't shy away from their flaws, they face them and come out stronger in the end. Her heroes are also typically good-hearted guys with more positive than negative traits - perfect for her heroines who have an admirable way of expressing emotion without settling for anything less than love (in all its forms). It's another shining example where Williams proves why she is one amazing author. I loved Jai Li in particular in this book.

Lovestruck serves up all the best ingredients for a satisfying life. It's like getting hope, possibility and freedom of choice in one mouth-watering package - because no two paths are quite alike! By making sure we stay true to our heart desires (and trust that everything will ultimately work out) it can truly be an adventure full of exciting new possibilities. So go ahead: live boldly and treat yourself with kindness – you're always headed somewhere special!

Williams builds the tension throughout both timelines until it reaches its climax at the end. Throughout both storylines, we get to watch Becca grow as a character, which makes us root for her even more! She has been thrust into a situation that she doesn't understand but must confront nevertheless; I was so eager for her to make it out unscathed!

In Lovestruck, Laura Jane Williams has created an intriguing story that keeps readers hooked as they navigate two different paths alongside Becca Calloway. With great characters and thrilling plot twists, this book will keep you guessing right up until the very end! So, if you're looking for your next great read, add Lovestruck to your TBR list!

Very fresh and relatable, with down to earth, likeable characters. The 'sliding doors' premise has been done before but there are some genuinely interesting dilemmas in this enjoyable novel

Really enjoyed this story and how different it was with the 2 journeys. Becca is a great character and very likeable

Another great read from Laura Jane Williams!
Two parallel universes, different decisions, different moments... How do the endings differ too?

Loved this book; one you want to keep reading to see what happens in the 'other' world. It's romance fiction but with a twist. The story flows effortlessly, the characters are real and the whole thing feels entirely believable. Williams has such a natural story telling style, it gives you all of the feelings!


Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for my ARC.

Thank you for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book has a sliding doors concept where we follow our main character Becca in two situations, one where she replies to a text from her ex and one where she doesn’t. The concept of this is very interesting, who hasn’t thought about what might have happened if you made a different decision at various points in your life!

This was a fun and easy romance just as fans of Laura Jane Williams have come to expect. The characters were relatable and likeable and there was enough twists and development in the story to keep it interesting even if the hints at various points had me guessing the ending fairly early on. It has some lovely messages about friendships, family and how the choices we make can have an impact on our lives.

This story has a 'sliding doors' style. Becca receives a text message from her ex on a night of making manifestations for the future. As the book continues, it is split into what follows if she texts back and if she doesn't.
It too me a little while to get into the story and I felt that the ending became quite obvious but the story kept going and, for me, was overly long and complex
Overall, an enjoyable book.

This is a fun book. I didn't gel with the characters as much as I would have liked but that could be a personal thing.

That said, I know a few people who would love this and I will recommend it to them when it comes out.

Lovestruck has struck my heart!

Becca Calloway yearns for love. While hosting a manifestation party in her hair salon, she accidentally creates two timelines - one where she texts back her ex and gives in to the great 'What If?' and one where she explores a different romantic route. With each timeline running along each other, we see the love stories blossom - but which one will be the one to give her a happily ever after?

Lovestruck is a beautifully funny emotional romance that follows an intriguing 'Sliding Doors' theme. Becca is such a relatable character, and her desire for love is so heartwarming you can't help but root for her to find happiness. Her two main love interests, the ex, who's come back for her heart, Mike, and the younger handsome novelist, Noah, are well rounded-out complex characters that give each storyline a unique adventure. Her two faithful best friends, Jia Li and Carlos, are the perfect sidekicks that add humour and lightness (and honestly great advice) to the story. Also, a quick shoutout to the parents, that are all very supportive and open-minded!

Without saying too much, the ending isn't as straightforward as it seems, and I was pleasantly surprised about the outcome. You can read more below in the spoiler section if you want to.

To sum up, I loved this book. The storyline was easy to follow, and the more challenging emotional plot points were balanced with lightness and fun. The characters were complex and relatable; the side characters weren't just a disguised ploy or accessory to help move the story along. The ending was beautiful and I fully felt like I lived Becca’s emotions during it. This book was a wonderfully great read and perfect to cosy up with.

Of course we’ve all seen the 90s classic Sliding Doors, and probably a few other films and novels with similar concepts (I loved the Netflix movie Look Both Ways!) so Lovestruck by Laura Jane Williams isn't particularly new or groundbreaking, but it still manages to be an entertaining read on the whole.

The story follows Becca, a hair salon owner in her mid-thirties, and the two outcomes of a pivotal decision: does she or doesn’t she reply to a text from her ex boyfriend who she broke up with after he moved to New York without her?

The two timelines share most of the same side characters and some subplots, with the main difference being the love interests that Becca dates in each timeline. Occasionally it was a bit difficult to remember what had happened in which timeline, and the slightly confusing nature of the plot wasn’t helped by a couple of mistakes that I noticed – the main one being a character in the US phoning someone back in the UK in the evening (US Eastern time) and having the person in the UK answering during their lunch break!

Despite this, I found this novel to be enjoyable and liked its messages about friendship, family and romantic relationships, and how the choices we make on a daily basis can have huge and unexpected consequences.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Review for NetGalley:
This book surprised me in the best way possible.
Becca is looking for love when she receives a text from her ex - cue Gwyneth Paltrow Sliding doors moment - in one version of events we meet the ex, Mike, and see if he deserves a second chance. In another version of the story, we meet the charming whirlwind romantic that is Noah.
It’s difficult not to give spoilers, but this is great if you want a romance where you’re not exactly sure who she should end up with. The best friend characters are great and full of personality.
The only downsides are getting used to the two version of events and trying to keep track of who knows what and when. It might be helpful if the two versions of events were referred to as Mike and Noah rather than ‘she does/doesn’t text back’.
A really sweet romance which I’d happily recommend to a friend.

I've really struggled to get into this story so far, I'm usually a fan of the sliding doors narrative so I will definitely be coming back to try again!