By Sophie Cousens.
This witty, heartwarming dive into post-divorce dating is a delightful blend of comedy and emotional resonance. Cousens doesn’t just deliver a love story—she offers a portrait of a woman rediscovering herself, with all the messiness and magic that entails.
Anna Appleby, a recently divorced columnist and mother of two, is determined to avoid the chaos of dating apps. But when her job is threatened by a younger, cocky rival named Will Havers, she pitches a bold idea: let her kids choose seven offline dates for her, and write about the experience. From awkward encounters with the mailman to a fishing trip gone hilariously wrong, Anna’s journey is filled with misadventures, self-discovery, and a slow-burning chemistry with the very rival she’s trying to outwrite.
If you enjoy romance with smart humor and a heroine who feels like your best friend, this one’s worth the read.
(Published in 2024 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons.)
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