The Perfect Passion Company

'As always with McCall Smith, expect the kind of dialogue you wish you could have more often, keen observations, comic plot twists, and a main character to cheer for' 

* Booklist *

'There is, as ever in his work, abundant delight ...  In his concern for right thought and conduct he is one of the most considerable and satisfying, as well as delightful, novelists working today'

-- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *

'An absolutely gorgeous standalone tale from one of the most astute and compassionate observers of humanity... The Perfect Passion Company is oh-so engaging and enjoyable as it explores our human need for love and companionship.'

* LoveReading *

'An antidote to depressing news cycles, this is a safe place to sit for a while and read a gentle, charming story... if you are looking for a book that will help you escape real life for a while, then I would definitely recommend this'

* Bookbag, 5 STARS *

'Sweet, romantic, hopeful and full of beautiful prose; I was swept away and the cherry on top was having Edinburgh as the stunning backdrop'

-- @shellymackbooks

'The Perfect Passion Company marks the start of one of the author’s most compelling series yet'

* Oban Times *

'a really good read... there's something for everybody... [McCall Smith is] an incredible ambassador for the country'

-- Breege Smyth * Oban FM *

'This Week's Hot Read… Another wonderful read from the much-loved author of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. We loved it'

* Woman magazine *

'Warm and witty… Katie and her gorgeous (but unavailable) office neighbour William steer clients on the path to love. A read that delves into the fascinating world of matchmaking'

* Woman's Own *

'Laced with McCall Smith’s trademark wit and humour'

* Sunday Post *

‘McCall Smith casts a spell as he ruminates. There is the constant hum of human possibility and conjunction… [The Perfect Passion Company] is literate, worldly and full of simplicities it scrutinises with a detail and a delectation that amazes the soul'

* The Australian *

'If you need cheering up, enjoy a gentle romance, or something uplifting and warm-hearted, then treat yourself to The Perfect Passion Company'

* Sixtyplussurfers *

'gentle stories of finding love in the refined streets of the New Town'

* Portobello Book Blog *

'A safe escape from the world, Alexander McCall Smith’s new novel, like all his works, is grounded in an optimistic world view'

* Sydney Morning Herald *

'McCall Smith casts a spell as he ruminates. There is the constant hum of human possibility and conjunction… [The Perfect Passion Company] is literate, worldly and full of simplicities it scrutinises with a detail and a delectation that amazes the soul'

-- Peter Craven * The Australi