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Love at First Fight

The perfect binge-read romcom
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Love at First Fight by Mary Jayne Baker is a charming romance novel set against the backdrop of a community cinema on the brink of closure. The story follows the sparks that fly between two strong-willed characters as they navigate their differing visions for saving the cinema. Amidst the conflicts, unexpected attraction and witty banter lead to an engaging tale of love and personal growth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love witty, engaging romance novels with a blend of humour and heart. It may appeal to those who appreciate stories of unlikely love blossoming under unexpected circumstances and fans of authentic, relatable characters with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.

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Love at First Fight

Love-cynic Bridie Morgan is holding a last hurrah to the 'dating' stage of her life; she's going on twenty dates in twenty days. An enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy, Love at First Fight is a modern retelling of Much Ado About Nothing.

A hilarious modern retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, in the vein of 10 Things I Hate About You, this is an enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy.

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Inspired by Much Ado About Nothing, this is a hilarious and uplifting romantic comedy perfect for fans of 10 Things I Hate About You and The Hating Game.

Bridie Morgan is giving love one last chance – she's going on twenty dates in twenty days. If this 'love' thing really is a numbers game, then surely she'll find The One. And if not? Well, at least the memory will be enough to put her off for life.

But being love's biggest sceptic is a challenge in the face of best friend Hattie's upcoming nuptials. As maid of honour, she really has to give it a chance.

Then Bridie's lifelong nemesis Ben Kemp returns home to join the wedding party. Ben, who triggered the sorry state of affairs that has been Bridie's love life since high school. Ben, the best man to her maid of honour.

As old enemies reunite, sparks fly – in ways Bridie could never have seen coming...

Readers love Love at First Fight!

"OMG SUCH A SWEET READ. I LOVED IT!! This book is super sweet and I totally loved the main characters!!... An amazing story!" - @lifeinbooksnow, 5* Review

"A fantastic five-star read. This is funny, and sweet... I adore this author and can't wait to see what they will come up with next" - NetGalley 5* Review

"Mary Jayne Baker take a bow! This is definitely going to be high on the list of favourites for this year! This is a book that has made me laugh out loud, cry a whole lot and fall in love with the characters that have filled the pages... This is without a doubt a book worthy of all the stars. All Hail Mary Jayne Baker – queen of romance and one of the few authors that can almost read my mind and create the perfect man" - Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5* Review

"Hilarious and heartwarming read!... This was the first time I've read a book by Mary Jayne but definitely won't be the last!" - The Literary Space, 5* Review

"Just the perfect kind of a book to cuddle up with and let it comfort you. It made me feel so much better and happier, and after finishing I had a smile on my face because gosh that ending!... A classic enemies to lovers... Gah! So adorable ... Feel-good rom-com in all aspects!" - NetGalley 5* Review

"Fantastically adorable and has a bit of everything. From enemies to lovers, wonderful banter... Had me turning pages until I was done far sooner than I wanted to be. I couldn't put this book down... You'll smile, you'll laugh" - NikkiHRose Writing, 5* Review

"The perfect frenemies to lovers romcom and I really enjoyed it" - @katiethebooklover, 5* Review

"I absolutely loved this book as the fun rom-com is something every girl needs!" - NetGalley 5* Review

"So much fun! I definitely had LOL moments and I couldn't stop reading it; I had to rush to the end to see what happened... Highly recommended!" - NetGalley 5* Review

"I read it in under 24 hours. It would have been one sitting, if I hadn't slept in the middle of it!... This is a lighthearted romcom book that was very enjoyable" - @neverlandbooks, 5* Review

"Great lighthearted summer read! Cute and fun! I loved the characters and the romance was beautiful to see develop" - NetGalley 5* Review

"What a fun book!... There was laughter, friendship, and several tender moments... If you are looking for a light, fun read that's hard to put down, this is for you" - NetGalley 5* Review

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800246164

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Mary Jayne Baker is a romance author from Yorkshire, UK. She is represented by Laura Longrigg at MBA Literary Agents. Mary Jayne Baker grew up in rural West Yorkshire, right in the heart of BrontΓ« country... and she's still there. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in English Literature, she dallied with living in cities including London, Nottingham and Cambridge, but eventually came back with her own romantic hero in tow to her beloved Dales, where she first started telling stories about heroines with flaws and the men who love them. Mary Jayne Baker is a pen name for an international woman of mystery...

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