We are back with Zara Stoneley today for her latest romcom, The First Date, whichj is published by One More Chapter on June 25th. I always enjoy her books and you can read my reviews of
Bridesmaids here , The Wedding Date
here and Four Christmases and a Secret here.
Right place.
Right time.
Wrong guy …
After
breaking up with her childhood sweetheart, clueless dater Rosie has
found herself in a boyfriend-drought. So when she finally swipes right
on a guy who seems interested, she can’t wait to meet up in person.
Until she’s left standing alone. In a bar. Stood up.
Enter
Noah. Confident, funny … and a serial first dater. Offering to give
Rosie a crash course in seduction, this could be just what she needs.
Until her matchmaker turns out to be the best date she’s ever had – and
Rosie wonders if she wants the fake dates to be the real ones after all …
A
hilarious, heartwarming romantic comedy about what happens when the
wrong guy turns up at the right time, perfect for fans of Sophie
Kinsella and Mhairi McFarlane.
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date!
My Thoughts
This is a fun read which is light and fast paced. I enjoyed the banter between Rosie and Noah which takes a gentle prod at so-called dating advice. Rosie has some issues to settle in her mind and can't help but measure the men she meets against her father's behaviour. Her relationship with her mother is another dimension, especially as you get to see what she actually feels about her 30 year marriage.
There are plenty of light-hearted scenes to keep your attention. Both Noah and Rosie have friends who add some colour and give you a little insight into their characters. Interestingly, I did find the first chapter a little difficult to get into but once it had started, I felt swept along. For entertainment and escapism, give it a try!
In short: A romcom with plenty to offer.
About the Author
Zara Stoneley is the USA Today bestselling author of 'The Wedding Date'.
She
lives in a Cheshire village with her family, a lively cockapoo called
Harry, and a very bossy (and slightly evil) cat called Saffron.
Born
in a small village in the UK, Zara wanted to be a female James Herriot,
a spy, or an author when she grew up. After many (many) years, and many
different jobs, her dream of writing a bestseller came true. She now
writes about friendship, dreams, love, and happy ever afters, and hopes
that her tales make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and occasionally say
'ahhh'.
Zara’s bestselling novels include 'Bridesmaids', 'No One Cancels
Christmas', 'The Wedding Date', 'The Holiday Swap', 'Summer with the
Country Village Vet', 'Blackberry Picking at Jasmine Cottage' and the
popular Tippermere series - 'Stable Mates', 'Country Affairs' and
'Country Rivals'.
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