This book had an interesting premise - any time Maddy has sex with someone she slips out of her present life and into her life 10 years in the future. It allows her to see what a future would be like with that person, and generally she learns that it's not a future she wants for herself, until she meets Oliver.
I enjoyed the exploration of the question "do you want to know what your future holds". I also liked the side characters in the book and felt that they added the overall storyline. I am generally a fan of time travel/time hop books and this one worked well with the exception of the scenario that brings about the time hop. It was all closed door, I just thought it was a weird choice by the author.

During a recent weekend city break, I had the perfect opportunity to dive into this book, and I couldn’t put it down!

The premise of the story is fascinating, with each new intimate relationship, Maddy experiences vivid visions of her possible futures. Unfortunately, most of these visions show futures she hates, and she immediately ends the relationship. When Maddy meets Oliver, she finally sees a future that excites her. However, a shocking vision forces her to make a decision that that breaks both their hearts.
This is a compelling story with relatable main characters and a strong supporting cast. I especially enjoyed Maddy’s completely honest friend Priya, their neighbour and Mrs Aziz, and Maddy's wonderfully ordinary family. Together, they created an engaging read.
Overall, this is a delightful story that blends romance with a twist and I'll definitely read more by @laurapauthor!
Thank you to netgalley andtheboldbookclub for this enjoyable ARC!

The Many Futures of Maddy Hart is only the second book I’ve read by Laura Pearson, but it is clear she is an incredibly talented author with the most unique concepts for her stories. In this novel, the main character, Maddy is a struggling actress who has been burdened since her first sexual experience with the ability to see ten years into the future with her partner. As a result she does not get into relationships because she does not see a future she likes.

When Maddy first meets Oliver she instantly likes him, and resolves not to get involved with him because she does not want to ruin everything. Inevitably that resolve weakens, and they become involved. They really were such a chilled and loving couple, I found myself willing their story to have a happy ending.

I adored her friendship with Priya, and her relationship with her family, especially her little brother.There are some sad moments with both Priya and her family, but with the glimpse into the future, ten years ahead, there is always some hope, even if the vision of the future is not detailed or completely clear.

This romance, interlaced with a little magical realism is a gentle story filled with love, loss, difficult decisions, and hope.

What if you could see into the future and see what was going to happen to you?

For Maddy Hart, she can do these things, she avoids it at all costs, until she meets Oliver. What then develops is a wonderful relationship, and as time goes on Maddy sees glimpses of the future, but something doesn't add up.

Does Maddy need to let go of Oliver in the present, to have him back fully in her future?

This book is yet again, a very different one from Laura Pearson, and written well, so it was easy to know the present and the future. It has some great supporting characters in Maddy's friend, who knows her secret as well as her family who have their own difficulties.

Whilst this is an escapist type of read, it does tackle some difficult topics but these are handled sensitively.

Overall a good read, but not my favourite of this authors.

EXCERPT: . . . I give her a quick wave and head out of the door. But just as I'm shutting it behind me, she appears.
"Pub?" she asks. "Later? Seven or so?"
I think about the money I just earned, how I need it for rent and food and bills and probably other important things I haven't thought of yet. "Sure," I say. "Will I see you at home first?"
"Not sure. I might go straight there."
"Okay. See you at seven."
On the bus home, I try to think about the audition I have in three days' time. It's for a daytime medical drama. Patient two. I'll go over my lines again before I meet Priya. When Oliver pops into my head, I'm sort of surprised. I picture the way his hair was flattened against his head when he appeared at the café because of the stupid hat. The way we connected, how easy it was to chat. But what are the chances I'll ever see him again? And besides, I'm not looking for that. Whatever that might be. Friendship. Companionship. An acting buddy. A boyfriend. A lover. I am not looking for any of those things. Because of them hold the possibility of sex, and the bad thing that happens when I have sex.

ABOUT 'THE MANY FUTURES OF MADDY HART': Suddenly Maddy is right there… in her very own future. And it’s all wrong, yet again.

It happens to her every time. When the kisses lead to the bedroom, just when she thinks she might have found the one… Just for a split second, Maddy disappears, and she finds that she’s living her own life. But ten years into the future.

She’s only there for a little while. But each time, it’s long enough to know that she doesn’t want to be any of those future versions of Maddy. Because every man she falls for seems to lead her to a future that is just… wrong.

Until she meets Oliver. And the vision of their future is happy. Beautiful even. A little girl runs around, her braids flying behind her, giggling about how she wants sausages for dinner. She has eyes just like Oliver’s.

There’s just one catch. If Maddy wants the family she’s seeing in her future with Oliver, she realizes she has to break his heart now…

Would you destroy your present if there’s a chance that it could give you the perfect future?

MY THOUGHTS: The Many Futures of Maddy Hart is different - in a good way. I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this when I picked it up. I don't enjoy 'time-travel' books in general, and this falls into that category. I'm not a lover of romance novels, and The Many Futures of Maddy Hart is a romance, but a rather unique and wonderful one that's neither soppy nor saccharine. It is a bit 'chic-lit' and I am really too old for chic-lit, but it is realistic rather than overdone. And I simply adored the fantasy/magical realism aspect - so thought provoking!

I found it easy to connect with Maddy's character, probably because I could recognise little bits of myself at that age in her - the bits that jump to ill-conceived conclusions and over-react. It is something I have grown out of, but I remember it well (cringe).

I love the way we can see glimpses of the future - exactly 10 years to the minute into the future - but have no idea if (a) this is real and actually going to happen, and (b) how it's going to come about. It's very tantalising . . .

There are many layers to this plot, not least the ethical aspects of what Maddy is doing (not that she has much choice!). I am still debating the question of, if I could see ten years into my future, would I want to? There's also the age-old debate of the need to make a living vs following one's creative bent. Maddy wants one thing, her family want something else for her.

Yes, Maddy's family - they have faced a life-changing accident and are doing their best for Maddy's younger brother. I liked her family a lot but could see that they were rather smothering her brother, with the very best intentions of course, but still smothering him.

Oliver is almost too good to be true. He is a nice, kind, caring, genuine person. I do believe that there are still a few of this endangered species around, found more commonly in fiction than in reality - but they do exist.

Supporting characters Priya, Maddy's best friend, and Mrs Aziz, a font of wisdom, are both a delight. Priya and Maddy are very unalike, but their characters complement one another.

Other themes explored in this book include blended families and miscarriage.

Some people may not like the ending in which, like in real life, everything is not tied up nicely and neatly in a bow. Questions remain about the future but then, don't they always. Personally, after sitting and thinking about it for a while after finishing reading, I do like it. It was enough.

⭐⭐⭐⭐.3

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MEET THE AUTHOR: Laura Pearson has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester. She lives in Leicestershire with her husband and their two children.

DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Boldwood Books via NetGalley for providing an e-ARC of The Many Futures of Maddy Hart by Laura Pearson for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.

I have enjoyed others by Laura Pearson but this one just wasn't for me. Couldn't get into it unfortunately although the plot seemed interesting.

Wow. What a stunning novel. I absolutely LOVED it.
The Many Futures of Maddy Hart is a beautifully written, heart-wrenching love story full of intrigue, romance, and emotion.

Maddy is a charismatic, smart, and complex character. She's very likable and relatable, too.
Oliver is also a great main character. They are a couple I'm going to remember for a long time to come.
The supporting characters of Priya, Henry, and Maddy's parents were also very likable.

This is the first book I've read from Laura Pearson, but it definitely won't be the last. I'll be looking up all her past novels after this, and then most likely impatiently waiting for her next one.

If you're after an absolutely stunning love story, then make sure you read The Many Futures of Maddy Hart. Especially for fans of Beth O'Leary, Josie Silver, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Rebecca Serle.

Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Laura Pearson for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Laura Pearson has done it again! Loved this book. And it’s brilliant, original concept. The author always creates believable, complicated characters that you can imagine hanging out with! This is a compulsive and enjoyable read I heartily recommend.

I like the author’s writing style and as I started this book, I felt positive about the story even as the plot takes some getting used to. There’s a point which I did not get, although the way Maddy is written, it’s almost easy to imagine that the behaviour made sense.

Maddy can see the future she would have with any man she allowed herself to get close to. This inexplicable gift/ curse helps her run away from possibly bad futures but when she starts to see a positive one, she decides to stick around and see where it goes. This is where the story gets sticky for me. I will not go into any further details, but suffice to say I expected more from Maddy than I got. Although the fact that I had expectations from a character might indicate something about the writing itself.

I have read a few books by the author and DNF one, so my reactions are all over the place. I found this to be a reasonably quick read and I would recommend the author and this particular book to anyone who finds the blurb interesting.

I received an ARC thanks to Netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

I can't say no to a Laura Pearson book. She has become one of my go-to authors and has the ability to tackle tropes that need talent to pull off - in this case, time travel. Well, are we calling ot that? Maybe not. Perhaps catching a glimpse of a possible future that your choices in the present could impact on. It's in a similar vein to Pearson's 'The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine'.

Laura has created a rich life and backstory for Maddy with a host of flawed characters around her. The narrative is heartbreaking at times with strong themes of family and friendship as well as opportunities. Maddy had me frustrated at times by her choices, but that made for good reading.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, staying up late to read it. It poses many questions and would definitely be a good contender for a book club. There's a good rhythm with tension and pacing and an ending that satisfies whilst leaving you wanting more. If you could see into your future, would you do anything to change it?

Really enjoyed this book - the second of Laura Pearsons that I've read.

The book follows an unusual theme that's both romantic and supernatural. Maddy gets glimpses into the future that she pieces together as she navigates the challenges of her life.

The characters are well written, the plot and pace keep you reading and the ending is satisfying.

Laura is fast becoming one of my favourite authors and I am always excited for the next book. I love the fantasy/magic style of her stories and how they give a sense of something else being out there. Either before we come in to being, or after we have gone. Books are quite often written in the past and the present yet this one is the present and the future. I enjoyed this book and would definitely give it a 4* rating but it wasn't my favourite one.

Thank you for the advance copy and I cannot wait for the next one.

I found this a very weak book with a character i didn't particularly like and a very thin plot, not much happening outside if the main plot. It was hard to keep reading as it wasn't that engaging.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I need to find out what Laura Pearson is putting in her books, because they are addictive. Just like her previous works, the author has created a unique plot with a touch of magical realism and a lot of emotion.

Maddy faces a conundrum, where every time she is intimate with someone she sees what her life would be like 10 years in the future with them. After multiple bleak futures Maddy swears off relationships, that is, until she meets Oliver. Oliver is Maddy’s perfect match in every way. He understands the demands and pitfalls of her career and when she sees their future in 10 years, for once it looks bright and hopeful.

Laura's characters always feel so realistic and this book is no different. The supporting characters don’t feel like quick add-ons, and even relatively minor characters feel well fleshed out. Besides the main plot, there are other themes packed into the book. Maddy’s family and their struggles after a life altering event just adds to the realism of the story and overall depth.

The writing flies by and is fast paced without it feeling like you are missing out on important details.
And for those who are worried that a book with a plot effectively surrounding sex may have many explicit scenes. I can guarantee that these are closed door/ fade to black scenes.

One Liner: Good contemporary romance

Synopsis : Maddy Hart, a 26 year old struggling actor always gets visions of her future with the person she is having intimate relations with. These visions are scary to her and makes her break up with the person she is seeing and because of this she has almost swore off of dating. She meets a cute and nice guy Oliver at a Christmas job in the mall and due to unforeseen circumstances ends up being his roommate. The charming and good guy might end up being the one for her and even the visions about future tell her that she might have hit the lottery. Unfortunately there are no free lunches and she needs to validate and see if she needs that future at any cost.

My thoughts:
The book has a very different premise and I haven't anything like this till now. I have read one book by this author (The Last List of Mabel Beaumont) and had liked it. This book was not an exception either. I enjoyed reading this "different" book. The language is simple, the thoughts of the female main character and her friend is also simple and straight forward owing to their ages. Oliver is kind of a boy friend which most of the girls want to have. At one point it felt like he was too good to be true lol.
The addition of Maddy's family (mum, stepdad and brother) was really nice. It added so much depth to Maddy's character. Maddy's bff Priya's character is also developed well. A real friend for life. None of the secondary characters are ignored including the cat Marjorie. The timelines in the book between current and future has been handled very well. There is absolutely no confusion in that. The best part of the book is the breezy writing, it makes the story go faster. Shorter chapters was really a bonus
I do have couple of grouses about the book. I couldn't really connect with Maddy or her decisions at times. She seemed too immature for her age. A struggling actor living away from her family cannot afford to be that immature.
And my second grouse is about the ending. I am not sure if I really liked it or not. Somehow couldn't wrap my head around it.

All in all liked the book for the premise and the writing. My heartfelt thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood books for the digital ARC. The review is my honest opinion of the book.
My rating 4*

I love Laura Pearson's books and this was no exception.
An interesting concept which was carried through well. I wanted everything to turn out ok for Maddy and wanted her 'happy ever after', so obvi6the character mattered. That, for me, is the sign of an enjoyable book and sometimes that's just what I need. The right book at the right time.

“Would you destroy your present so you could have a perfect future”
A tender story of a classic “boy meets girl romance” but with a magical twist
Beautifully written, both emotional and engaging, making you ponder how one decision/event can alter your life path
Maddy and Oliver will stay with you long after finishing the book
Thanks @laurapauthor @theboldbookclub & @netgalley for the magical read

Thank you Boldwood and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

A cosy, enjoyable read taking us into the life of Maddy Hart who has an unusual ability to see ten years into future. This ability has a huge impact on her romantic life and the reader gets to peek into the impact this has on Maddy,

This magical realism book was an enjoyable escape. I really enjoyed the unique concept of this book.

I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book from Rachel's Random Resources.

There seems to be a lot of time travel fiction around at the moment, but this is definitely one of the best that I've read. Despite every other chapter being a switch in decade, it was very clear and easy to understand what's going on. I must admit that I did have concerns that Maddy was in a way using Oliver to get to the future, but her decisions towards the end of the story made me content that this was not the case. Also, perhaps she came back for the 50p glasses of Chardonnay in the pub!

This novel covers a lot of themes, but all were done sensitively and I felt the characters were really well written and developed. In some ways it reminded me of One Day by David Nicholls, one of my favourite books of all time.

My favourite quote: "It is our greatest fear, that something is wrong with us. With our bodes, our brains. We are obsessed with it."