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If I Never Met You

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If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane is a romantic story about Laurie, whose world is turned upside down when her long-term boyfriend unexpectedly ends their relationship. To save face and move on, she hatches a plan with her charming colleague, Jamie, to stage a fake romance. However, as the lines between pretense and reality blur, they both discover more about themselves and each other.
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If you enjoy romantic comedies with a blend of humour and heart, this book may appeal to you. It features an engaging exploration of love, career ambitions, and the unexpected paths relationships can take. Perfect for anyone fond of witty dialogue and relatable characters navigating modern romance and personal growth.

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If I Never Met You

Preorder Mhairi's new novel COVER STORY – coming soon!

If faking love is this easy… how do you know when it’s real?

The brand new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane

Deliciously romantic and utterly hilarious - the feel-good romcom from the Sunday Times bestselling author of LAST NIGHT

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Preorder Mhairi's new novel COVER STORY – coming soon!

If faking love is this easy… how do you know when it’s real?

The brand new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane

Laurie and Jamie have the perfect office romance
(They set the rules via email)

Everyone can see they’re head over heels
(They staged the photos)

This must be true love
(They’re faking it)

When Laurie is dumped by her partner of eighteen years, she’s blindsided. Not only does she feel humiliated, they still have to work together.

So when she gets stuck in the lift with handsome colleague Jamie, they hatch a plan to stage the perfect romance. Revenge will be sweet…

But this fauxmance is about to get complicated. You can’t break your heart in a fake relationship – can you?

‘Beautiful and touching – I loved it so much!’ Marian Keyes

‘Super funny, packs an emotional punch and deeply, deliciously romantic’ Cressida McLaughlin

‘Funny, crackling with sexual tension, and …. a total joy to read’ Louise O’Neill

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If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane is widely praised for its beautifully touching and humorous narrative, filled with sharp wit and profound emotional depth. Reviewers describe it as a joy to read, highlighting its delicious romance and the realistic portrayal of complex characters. The book is considered smart, funny, and deeply relatable, making it a perfect blend of romcom and drama.

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ISBN: 9780008169480

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Mhairi was born in Scotland in 1976 and has been explaining how to pronounce her name ever since. (With a ‘V’, not an ‘M’. Yes, that’s us crazy Celts for you). She is based in Nottingham where she used to be a local journalist and now she’s a freelance writer and sometime-blogger, which we all know is code for messing about on Twitter. She likes drinking wine, eating food and obtaining clothes; all the impressive hobbies. Her best anecdotes involve dislocating her elbow tripping over a briefcase and a very bad flight to New York. She lives with a man and a cat.

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