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‘Heartwarming and hilarious’ Sarah Morgan‘A fun and fabulous read from the queen of the rom-com’ Woman & Home‘A laugh-out-loud book…the perfect summer escape’ Lindsey KelkYou never forget the one that got away, do you?Nell Mason is extremely happy with her life – or at least, that’s what she tells herself. She’s lucky to have a high-powered job as a lawyer, even if it does come with an eccentric set of billionaire divorce clients. And she’s absolutely fine living with her sweet, if slightly dull, boyfriend Gus in their London flat where they have very sensible sex once (OK, sometimes twice) a week. She’s definitely not stuck in a rut.But when Nell bumps into childhood friend and first love Arthur Drummond who broke her heart fifteen years ago, she’s more than a little shaken. The seemingly perfect life she’s worked so hard for starts to feel, well, less perfect. Maybe Nell’s been kidding herself all these years. Can she ever get over her first love?–––––––––––––––––––––––Readers love Sophia Money-Coutts:‘A wonderful feel-good novel, just perfect for the garden, the beach or the sofa’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Made me laugh from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Characters are lovely and lively’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly perfect beach read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A funny, heart-warming, romp of a read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐–––––––––––––––––––––––Everyone is talking about Did You Miss Me?‘Enjoyable and endearing’ Katie Fforde‘With laugh-out-loud moments, you’ll love this romcom’ Prima‘Hilariously relatable’ Sophie Cousens‘For fans of Jilly Cooper…warm-hearted, hilarious and romantic’Best‘I laughed out loud throughout this’ Laura Jane Williams‘The perfect poolside page-turner!’ Woman & Home‘Super funny, super witty and so warm’ Lia Louis‘It wouldn’t be summer without a new romcom from Sophia Money-Coutts to deliver a hit of bookish serotonin’Red‘Funny, joyful, life-affirming’ Cressida McLaughlin
Nell Mason's carefully constructed, sensible life begins to unravel when she encounters her first love, Arthur Drummond, who broke her heart fifteen years prior. Nell, a successful lawyer with eccentric clients and a stable, if unexciting, relationship with Gus, finds her contentment shattered by this unexpected reunion. The encounter forces her to confront the possibility that her seemingly perfect life is built on self-deception, and she questions whether she can ever truly move on from the one who got away.
The book is characterized by its humor and heartwarming qualities, often described as a perfect summer escape and a fun, fabulous read. Readers and critics highlight its laugh-out-loud moments and relatable characters, positioning it as a joyful and life-affirming rom-com. The narrative is noted for its witty dialogue and engaging plot, making it a popular choice for lighthearted reading. It is frequently recommended as an ideal beach or poolside read, delivering a strong dose of 'bookish serotonin'.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2022-08-23
Publisher:
HQ
ISBN-10:
0008370621
ISBN-13:
9780008370626
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