If I Never Met You
A humorous exploration of love and relationships
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:5th Mar '20
Should be back in stock very soon
In If I Never Met You, Laurie and Jamie fake a romance, but as feelings grow, they must confront what’s real and what’s not.
In If I Never Met You, Laurie finds herself navigating the turbulent waters of heartbreak after her long-term partner unexpectedly ends their relationship. Humiliated and forced to work alongside her ex, she feels trapped in a situation that only amplifies her pain. Just when things seem bleak, she encounters Jamie, a charming colleague who becomes her unexpected ally. Together, they devise a plan to create a staged romance, hoping to win back their dignity and perhaps even a little revenge.
As Laurie and Jamie embark on this fauxmance, they set the rules through playful emails and staged photos, convincing everyone around them that they are head over heels in love. However, as they delve deeper into their charade, the lines between pretense and reality begin to blur. What started as a lighthearted scheme to cope with their respective heartbreaks soon becomes a complicated emotional journey. Laurie must confront the question: can a fake relationship lead to real feelings?
If I Never Met You is a delightful exploration of love, friendship, and the unexpected paths that lead us to discover our true selves. With humor and heart, Mhairi McFarlane captures the essence of modern romance, leaving readers wondering about the complexities of love and the authenticity of their own relationships.
‘Beautiful and touching – I loved it so much!’ Marian Keyes
‘Sharply relevant, super funny, packs an emotional punch and deeply, deliciously romantic – perfect on every level’ Cressida McLaughlin
‘Funny, crackling with sexual tension, and full of complex, nuanced characters – a total joy to read’ Louise O’Neill
‘Super-smart, super-funny and super-relatable’ The Sun
‘Mhairi works her magic … Poignant, witty and smart’ Woman & Home
‘A funny, smart and wonderfully romantic book about faking it… and making it. I loved every page’ Lucy Diamond
‘Smart, witty, funny and poignant … a delicious page-turner’ Woman
‘Fresh and smart romance’ Sunday Mirror
Praise for Mhairi McFarlane:
‘I loved it! So funny and warm – a delicious read’ Marian Keyes
‘Wildly funny and wildly romantic… Another wonderful novel from an author at the top of her game’ Louise O’Neill
‘Beautiful, funny and heartbreaking’ Giovanna Fletcher
‘Funny and heartfelt, full of humour and wisdom, I absolutely loved it’ Katie Fforde
‘Intelligent, edgy and laugh out loud funny – a romantic comedy to love’ Sunday Mirror
‘The perfect mix of comedy, whip smart dialogue and all the feels’ Fabulous
‘Mhairi gets the mix of laughs, romance and serious emotional depth just right in this page-turner that stands out from the crowd’ S Magazine
‘Hilarious, clever and beautifully written’ Daily Mail
‘Fiery, feminist, fit, filthy and very timely … astonishingly good’ Harriet Reuter Hapgood
‘Totally hilarious and wincingly real’ Jenny Colgan
‘No-one writes such wry, emotionally complex romantic fiction’ Red
‘The perfect balance of romcom and drama… the ultimate holiday read!’ Grazia
‘Sparky, smart, sore-stomach-laughing kind of read’ Fabulous
ISBN: 9780008169480
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm
Weight: 240g
432 pages