"A gorgeously sassy campus-set romcom, where problem pages and parties turn enemies to lovers
As Mary-Elizabeth starts her second year at university in London, she has set her sights on Felix Balfour, the charming, very sexy and outwardly feminist editor of the university magazine. This is where she writes 'Ask M-E Anything' - a column full of perky, optimistic advice for the lovelorn. As for her own love-life, she only wants a little no-strings fling with Felix, and of course she'll be able to pull that off. Fun times ahead!
Meanwhile, annoying grump Laurie from the uni newspaper (the university's more highbrow and serious publication) just seems to be a thorn in her side. After mocking her at a Quad Media mixer party, he seems to be continuing to mock her from the newspaper's own problem page - an idea they've stolen from the magazine and made much less fun. Mary-Elizabeth is sure the newspaper's brutal responses to the same problems she's tackling could only be penned by Laurie.
Mary-Elizabeth is certainly prejudiced against proud-seeming Laurie. But when Mary-Elizabeth loses her way, and the fun times with Felix start to sour, Laurie is always there to pick her up, and not asking for anything in return ... But surely Laurie isn't the answer to her problems?
Perfect for fans of Holly Bourne, Alice Oseman, and Bethany Rutter's No Big Deal."
"A fierce and body-positive celebration of friendship, first crushes and loving yourself.
Emily knows she's smart. Emily knows she's funny. Emily knows she's awesome. Emily knows she's fat.
She doesn't need anyone to tell her any of these things - she likes herself and she likes her body. She just thinks it's time everyone else caught up.
With a newly-slim bestie, a mum knee-deep in fad diets and increasing pressure to change, Emily faces a constant battle to be her true self. But when she meets gorgeous Joe, things start to change. Somehow, she's going to have to convince everyone, including herself, that it's no big deal.
“No Big Deal is an iconic love song to everyone out there who knows that life isn't one size fits all.” –Julie Murphy, bestselling author of Dumplin'"
"Lily Rose is used to people paying attention to her gorgeous twin sister, Daisy. But even though Lily loves her own fat body, she can't shake the idea that no one would ever choose her over Daisy – not when they could have the thin twin.
That is, until she meets Cal, the gorgeous, sweet guy from New Zealand who can't seem to stay away. The gorgeous, sweet guy who also happens to be Daisy's summer crush.
Lily can't seem to figure out why she isn't as into him as she should be. She should be head-over-heels in love, not missing time at the ice-cream shack with her life-long best friend, Cassie. Not wondering what Cassie is getting up to with Cal's friend Jack, or what she's thinking about when they're alone . . .
With University threatening to tear Cassie and Lily apart at the end of summer and Lily desperately trying to keep Cal a secret from Daisy, summer is set to be far from relaxing."
"Fran’s done with looking for long-term love.
She’s got Big Date Energy…
Serial monogamist Fran has waited years for her chance to be single, and now’s her time to shine. She wants to date as much as she can. She’s got Big Date Energy.
But her Mum has other ideas. She’s desperate for Fran to find real love and nominates her for a new TV dating show, The Meet-Cute, which promises to pair people with their perfect match.
And when Fran walks onto the set, hoping for a bit of a laugh and a story to tell, she’s confronted with Ivy. Her first love, her high school romance. And the one that got away…
PRAISE FOR BETHANY RUTTER
‘Fun and life-affirming’
STYLIST
‘This funny, uplifting rom-com is a total treat’ FABULOUS
‘Heart-warming, funny and, and inspiring . . . a joy’ LOUISE O’NEILL
’An uplifting tale about self-care and new beginnings’
WOMAN’S OWN
‘Authentic characters and powerful messages’
MY WEEKLY
‘A meaningful (and funny) journey of self-love. We’ve waited a long time for this’
GLAMOUR
‘An inspiring romcom about being bold and not compromising on the life you really want’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN
'Original, positive and life affirming’ KATIE FFORDE"
"Heart-warming, hilarious and unputdownable. You won’t want to miss this year’s stand out romantic comedy.
‘Fun and life-affirming’
STYLIST
‘This funny, uplifting rom-com is a total treat’
FABULOUS
‘Heart-warming, funny, and inspiring … A joy’ LOUISE O’NEILL
This is a love story…
Serena Mills should be at her wedding.
Instead, she’s eating an ice cream sundae and drinking an obscenely large glass of wine in a Harvester off the M25.
She’s left the man everyone told her she was ‘so lucky’ to find – because she’s realised that she wants to find love. Real love.
So she sets herself a challenge: 52 weeks. 52 dates. 52 chances to find real love.
But sometimes even the best laid plans don’t work out. And it’s the people that take you most by surprise who can really sweep you off your feet . . .
EVERYONE LOVES WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE
’An uplifting tale about self-care and new beginnings’
WOMAN’S OWN
‘Authentic characters and powerful messages’
MY WEEKLY
‘A meaningful (and funny) journey of self-love. We’ve waited a long time for this’
GLAMOUR
‘An inspiring romcom about being bold and not compromising on the life you really want’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN
'Original, positive and life affirming’ KATIE FFORDE"
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