I really enjoyed reading this book! The characters were complex and interesting and the story is unusual and unique, but so captivating. I loved the way things unfolded in the story. It teaches us that what was meant to be, will be, that we can't control what and who happens in our lives but when we see an opportunity, we should grab it with both hands, without waiting for our plans to happen in the way we want. Sometimes we need to embrace the uncertain and trust that what we need will find us 💚

This book was a fast-paced romance that had me hooked from the very first chapter. I couldn’t put it down and ended up reading the entire thing in less than 24 hours. The story was engaging, emotional, and full of chemistry between the characters.

What really stood out to me was the ending—it was incredibly satisfying and tied everything together in such a meaningful way. So often, I finish a book and feel a bit lost, wondering how that could possibly be the end. But that was absolutely not the case here. The conclusion felt earned, thoughtful, and left me with a full heart.

I’ll definitely be reading more from this author. If you’re looking for a romance that pulls you in and doesn’t let go, this is the one.

Due to cut backs at the school where she teaches English, Miranda makes the decision to find the man she nearly hit with her bike, He's been in her dreams, but she knows only five facts about him, one is that he's from Newcastle. Miranda takes a part time position in Newcastle for three months. As she's exploring Newcastle, she meets Matt who offers to show her around while she looks for her mystery man, Jay. Will Jay live up to her dreams when she finds him? How will it impact her friendship with Matt?
Story of a woman looking for love with strong support from her friends Sophie and Kirstie.
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I skim read some of the conversations between the three friends. I found them overlong and boring, dragging the story out too much. I never quite warmed to Miranda, the main character. I found some of her decisions strange, perhaps a little childish. The ending was too abrupt. I think Matty was lovely though. With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet, light, fun read. Estelle kind of annoyed me a tiny bit sometimes.lol Crosby I just loved:) I thought they were cute together. I needed more in the epilogue though:)
safety gang safe.
both were sexually experience. both had non serious relationships in the past. both never loved and never felt what they feel for each other. that's it nothing about how they were in bed or anything. Totally safe.

I loved this book so much a real feel good read that I didn't want to end such a lovely story with the perfect ending

This book was a feel good romance, Miranda has a chance meeting with a stranger and believing him to be the love of her life, she leaves London and moves to Newcastle on a quest to find him.

Miranda doubts her decision on many occasions but still strives on in the hope she will eventually find him. Along the way she meets Matt, a warm friendly Geordie, who volunteers to help her getting accustomed to her new neighbourhood and also help with her search.

I loved the setting of the North East, being familiar with some of the locations really made the story more special to me. As Matt and Miranda spend more time together, it’s obvious he’s beginning to become more than just her friend but Miranda is still obsessed with finding her mystery man, and this jeopardises her relationship with Matt.

A chance encounter means Miranda finds her mystery man, but is he really who she thought and dreamed he was? Can two completely different people really have a relationship or was that only part of a dream?

This book had me thinking of how sometimes the perfect thing can be right in front of your eyes but you can fail to see it. You can imagine a different future or relationship for yourself when real life is ultimately just as good.

If you love romantic fiction, this will tick all the boxes for you. Easy to read and with the perfect ending , I really enjoyed it.

A cozy romance with the added magical element which brings an extra dimension. It made me feel hopeful. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

One fate, five clues, and a love story waiting to be told. Five Things I Love About You written by Clare Swatman is an uplifting and magical story about second chances, self discovery, best friends, soulmates, and fresh starts. I haven't had the best luck with Clare Swatman, so I thought it would be best to give her books another try and then make my judgment, well I think I can now say that her books aren't for me, I know many people will love this author, but personally she's not for me. I know I'm a sucker for pretty covers and Five Things I Love About You definitely got me with the stunning cover. This book wasn't horrible by any means, but there were just a few too many issues I had with this one hence the three star rating. At first, I was going to give this book two stars because it ended so abruptly, and then I didn't agree with the main character, she just constantly made so many irrational choices. I know many people will love this book, but it just wasn't for me and that's okay, I'm still glad I had the privilege to be an early reader. I settled on a three star rating for the friendship aspect of this book, it was such a shining light and honestly it saved this book from being a total flop for me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, everyone is allowed to have their own opinions, these are mine. Please be respectful. If anyone is interested in reading this love story, please mark your calendars for April 24th, 2025, I hope you love this book.

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND BOLDWOOD BOOKS FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!!!!!

FOR TODAY'S HOMEWORK: I WANT YOU TO WRITE DOWN FIVE THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOURSELF AND OR GO TELL SOMEONE FIVE THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT THEM!!!!!!!

"Dogs are like the best parts of humans. Plus they are cheaper than a therapist, and infinitely cuter".

"You can tell a lot about people by their taste in books".

Miranda Kennedy is a forty-nine year old empty nester. Miranda is at a crossroads in her life, she doesn't believe in fate, she's indecisive, her ex-husband left twelve years ago, and her two children are grown and moved out doing their studies around the world, that leaves Miranda completely alone besides her two best friends. Miranda, Kirstie, and Sophie have been best friends for over twenty-five plus years. I loved the friendship between these three friends, they kept each other on their toes constantly. In London, Miranda is a secondary school teacher, but one day on her way to work, Miranda is involved in a bike accident in the rain. Miranda wore her helmet, but ends up with a mild concussion and nearly ran over a man. After the accident, Miranda starts having dreams about this mystery man, Miranda can only see his dark hair and his slender neck, but the rest of his face is in shadow, this man has deep dark brown eyes with flecks of gold. After leaving the hospital, Miranda keeps having these dreams about this man, but only this time they get steamy, and Miranda continues to have these dreams while she's in real life relationships. Miranda never got this man's name, but she believes in could be Jay, James, or Jason, she just has no clue.

Despite being at a crossroads, Sophie gives Miranda a tarot card reading that says her soul mate is out their looking for her. Miranda thinks this is about the mystery man she nearly ran over. Despite not knowing this man's name or even know him, Miranda moves three hundred miles to Newcastle because she has nothing holding her back in London, she was just let go from her job as head of the English department despite being there for one year. Miranda decides to move to Newcastle to chase someone she almost ran over despite knowing absolutely nothing about him. Miranda honestly made so many irrational choices without thinking and they just irked me. Miranda now wants to reassess her life, she becomes a teacher in Newcastle while she tries to find this man who could also potentially have a dog, but Miranda still has no clue, she's just going based off of what her dreams tell her. I truly felt bad for Miranda, but this woman just made me want to knock some sense into her following the decisions she made based off of dreams mind you, like I completely agree about wanting to reassess your life, but moving across the country to chase a man from your dreams is just wild to me.

In Newcastle, Miranda gets into another accident when she's riding her bike drunk and causes a car to crash after swerving her bike right in front of this car. Again, she was just being careless. This man's name is James but everyone calls him Jay, could it be the man from Miranda's dream? Read this book to find out. Jay ends up in the hospital all bruised from the car accident, Miranda felt bad, so she shows up to help him out. Jay has a dog named Alan, he gave Miranda the keys to his apartment so Miranda can feed his dog, but while feeding the dog, Miranda decides to snoop through Jay's apartment trying to figure out some clues if he could be her soul mate. Jay is an adrenaline junkie, he's training to become a skydiving instructor, he plays golf regularly and loves football. Jay is kind, he makes Miranda laugh and as they spend time together, they both realize they have absolutely nothing in common. Honestly, I would so be weirded out if a stranger who could potentially be my soul mate snoops through my things after this so named person causes me a car accident, but anyway, I'm not Miranda. I love that Sophie and Kirstie encouraged Miranda despite having their disagreements, but ladies, y'all need to get your best friend a reality check because her choices were often delusional that I just couldn't agree with. Don't get me wrong, Miranda was a wonderful character, but her life choices were crazy.

49 year old Miranda, has a cycling accident and starts dreaming about a mysterious man, her friends encourage her to try to find him. sweet story.

Clare Swatman's Five Things I Love About You offers a charming tale of self-discovery and second chances. The protagonist, 49-year-old Miranda, finds herself at a crossroads after a cycling accident and recurring dreams of a mysterious man. Encouraged by her friends, she embarks on a quest to uncover his identity, leading her to Newcastle and unexpected relationships.

The novel shines in its portrayal of female friendships; Miranda's interactions with her best friends, Sophie and Kirstie, are both humorous and heartfelt, adding depth to the narrative. However, the plot's predictability diminishes some of its impact. The central mystery unfolds in a manner that may feel familiar to seasoned readers of the genre, and certain character decisions, particularly Miranda's, can be frustratingly naive.

Despite these shortcomings, the book's lighthearted tone and uplifting message make it an enjoyable read for those seeking a cozy romance. While it may not break new ground, Five Things I Love About You delivers a pleasant story about embracing change and the unexpected paths to love.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a heartfelt, uplifting novel about fresh starts and self-discovery at 49. After a bike accident and a series of mysterious dreams prompt Miranda to track down a recurring figure from her subconscious, she embarks on a journey of reinvention. The first half of the book is vibrant, bolstered by the warmth and humor of her friendships with Sophie and Kirstie, while also exploring the courage it takes to step outside one’s comfort zone. However, the latter half shifts focus to predictable romantic detours—with a relationship with Jay and communication issues with Matt—that leave the reviewer wishing for more emphasis on Miranda’s personal growth beyond simply finding “the one.” Despite this, ’the engaging writing and the book’s themes of love, fate, and second chances make it a warm, enjoyable read, recommended for fans of uplifting, romantic fiction.

I really wanted to love this but it was a bit too far fetched for my imagination. Feel good romcom with a happy ending, but think maybe Miranda might have got concussion when she fell of her bike haha

This light and feel-good romcom follows Miranda, a woman in her late 40s who, after a bike accident and some vivid dreams, believes she's meant to find a mystery man. She moves to Newcastle to search for him, but ends up growing close to Matt, a kind local with a lovable dog.

The story is warm, funny, and easy to read.Some parts are predictable, but it's an enjoyable and uplifting read overall.

Londoner Miranda ends up in hospital after nearly crashing into someone on her bike - she doesn't know much about him, but then she starts to have crazy dreams about him. When she's made redundant, she talks to her best friends about the situation and realises she needs to do *something* to shake up her life. She thinks she's destined to fall in love with her mystery man, so she rents out her house and goes to look for him in Newcastle

Shortly after the move, she meets Matt and his wonderful dog Gladys - although she's attracted to him, she's determined to find her handsome stranger and persuades Matt to help her. They get closer as the search continues, but she's not ready to give up on finding Mr Mystery,..

Funny and heartwarming, and readers of romcoms who believe in fate and second chances will enjoy it.

Five Things I Love About You is a light-hearted, easy read about soulmates, destiny, love and friendship. Although I often found the characters in the book difficult to engage with, predictable and not overly believable, and the romance somewhat lacking. I did however, enjoy the aspect of female friendship that ran throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and the author for access to this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Miranda , while riding her bike to work, almost hits a guy and ends up on the ground and on her way to the hospital. She doesn’t catch much about the man, but thinks his name starts with a J, is from Newcastle, has a dog, and he has a pink tie. Recently laid off from her job as an English teacher, children off doing their own things hundred of miles away and her ex husband with a new family, she decides to rent out her house and go look for him. Her friends thinks she is crazy. She meets Matt. She explains she is here looking for a guy she met and he agrees to help her out. As they spend time together, she and Matt seem to click. But Miranda doesn’t want to give up on looking for J.
Funny, heartwarming, and hopeful, this is a great read with a happy ending.

Five Things I Love About You is a beautiful, light-hearted read about realising what you truly seek in life no matter your age or circumstances.
When knocked off her bike, our leading lady comes to the conclusion that it is in fact the universe giving her a sign... and all these signs are pointing towards a mysterious man whom she doesn't truly know yet.

I loved the concept of this story and the way in which it was written. The relationship between the main character and her best friends was beautiful and I adored their interactions with one another throughout.

A unique storyline, and some lovely characters too. An enjoyable read.

*Thank you to NetGalley and The Publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

Lovely light hearted rom com book. Was away for the weekend and enjoyed reading it in the hot tub! Cute, funny, emotions all in one

I just finished the best romcom. Five Things I Love About You by Clare Swatman is coming out soon. Pick it up.