The 24 Hour Dating Agency

Name: The 24 Hour Dating Agency
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781803282893
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An absolutely feel-good and wonderfully heartwarming read!

By Mary Jayne Baker

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Summary

Thirtysomething journalist Saffie has tried every dating app, but after repeated disappointments, she's ready to give up on love. Her boss Tamara, a busy single mother in her mid-forties, and best friend Milo, recently heartbroken again, are also struggling in their search for Mr Right. Enter The 24 Hour Dating Agency, a matchmaking service promising an intense twenty-four-hour date with the perfect match and a soulmate guarantee. The trio sign up hoping for love, but when their matches surprise them, they discover that even guaranteed romance requires a bit of magic.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for fans of contemporary romantic fiction and readers who enjoy witty, character-driven stories with a charming and uplifting tone. Perfect for those who appreciate authors like Mhairi McFarlane, Kristen Bailey, and Beth O'Leary.

Figuring they have nothing to lose, three friends decide to sign up to The 24-hour Dating Agency. But when one of their dates turns out to be an undercover journalist researching the dating agency's unique approach for a feature, it looks as though one of them, at least, is headed for heartbreak. Or are they?

A new original romantic comedy from bestselling author Mary Jayne Baker about online dating.

Description

Tinder, Hinge, Bumble – thirtysomething journalist Saffie has tried them all. Now she's wondering whether it's time to throw in the towel and give up on love for good – and she's not alone...

Saffie's boss Tamara has been single since her divorce four years ago, but at forty-five, running her own magazine and with three kids at home, she doesn't feel she has the time, energy or confidence to go through the dating mill again. Meanwhile, Saffie's best friend Milo has just been dumped – again. A hopeless romantic with terrible taste in men, this is his fourth break-up in six months. There must be a secret to finding Mr Right, surely – but what?

Step forward The 24 Hour Dating Agency, a matchmaking service with a difference. Instead of wasting months on casual dates, they promise to send you on an intense twenty-four-hour date with your perfect match – like speed-dating but in reverse. And even better, the agency offers a soulmate guarantee: meet The One or your money back.

Figuring they have nothing to lose, the three friends sign up. But when their matches turn out to be not what they were expecting, it seems like even the soulmate guarantee can't find them what they're looking for. Or can it?

Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Kristen Bailey and Beth O'Leary.

Readers love The 24 Hour Dating Agency!

'RUN to go read this book!!!! It was so stinkin cute, I loved every minute of reading it!!!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

'Lovely, light, funny story with a very feel good ending and just a touch of magic making it a perfect summer read. I loved it' Goodreads Reviewer, 5* Review

'Couldn't put it down... Read the whole book in 2 days... Definitely worth a read and so well written' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

'Loved this one! Enjoyable from start to finish... Compelling and addictive characters and I found it such an easy read' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

'Loved this book! The characters, the pacing, the storyline... All of it. A perfect beach read and I highly recommend it' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

'Light and fun with quirky characters and a cute premise... I highly recommend the adventures of this trio of underdogs' Goodreads Reviewer, 5* Review

'Fantastic book. I love the humour in Mary's books and her quirky, fun characters... A brilliant summer read for sure' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

'Wonderful, heart-warming story that made me smile' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

'Perfect summer beach read!!!! Add to your summer reading list, you won't be disappointed' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

'Another absolute winner from Baker... A lovely book... I enjoyed it very much!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Readers praise The 24 Hour Dating Agency as a light, funny, and feel-good romantic comedy. Reviews highlight its addictive characters, compelling storytelling, and perfect beach-read quality. The novel is celebrated for its quirky premise and easy read, with multiple five-star ratings noting it as stinkin' cute and highly enjoyable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803282893

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Mary Jayne Baker Romance

About the Author

Mary Jayne Baker is a romance author from Yorkshire, UK. She is represented by Laura Longrigg at MBA Literary Agents. 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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