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True Love at the Lonely Hearts Bookshop

By: Annie Darling
Narrated by: Laura Kirman
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It's a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a good job, four bossy sisters and a needy cat must also have want of her one true love. Or is it?

Another delightful novel from the author of The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Jenny Colgan

Verity Love – Jane Austen fangirl and an introvert in a world of extroverts – is perfectly happy on her own (thank you very much), and her fictional boyfriend Peter is very useful for getting her out of unwanted social events. But when a case of mistaken identity forces her to introduce a perfect stranger as her boyfriend, Verity’s life suddenly becomes much more complicated.

Johnny could also use a fictional girlfriend. Against Verity’s better judgement, he persuades her to partner up for a summer season of weddings, big number birthdays and garden parties, with just one promise – not to fall in love with each other…

©2017 Annie Darling (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy
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Critic reviews

‘Romantic fiction perfection – I totally fell in love!’ Cressida McLaughlin

‘Delightful’ THE SUN

‘A funny, beautiful, cozy little tale… the perfect piece of escapism!’ Cesca (Cescalizziereads)

‘Heart-breakingly funny, warm, and tugs at the heart strings’ Agi (OnMyBookshelf)

Praise for Annie Darling:

‘Sophisticated, romantic, compelling and absolutely charming. A brilliant new addition to the romantic comedy genre, I loved it’ Alex Brown

‘Get ready to fall in love … an instant heart-warmer’ RED

‘A delightful romcom’ PRIMA

‘Completely hilarious and breathtakingly romantic’ Cressida McLaughlin
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It started off ok and had a promising storyline. Something a little different. But the constant references to Pride and Prejudice, with quotes from same, in virtually every sentence was totally irritating.

Just way over the top. The romance stuff was sickening. The last chapter made me feel physically sick and I had to scroll a bit of it as I could not listen to the awful sex scene. Cringeworthy.

Too Over The Top

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This is a warm lovely Sunday book, I really enjoyed it very much, Romantic and sweet

Lovely Sunday book

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For an audiobook, this story made great listening and was a comforting and relaxing story, voiced well and captured well audibly. The story felt dragged out and guessable at times, but this isn't necessarily negative for this type of story, and ended satisfyingly. An improvement on the first book, in my opinion, and I loved the intertwined Pride and Prejudice quotes and romance book themes.

Easy-listening wholesome romance

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I loved the first book... but this book was the best book I've read in a very long time.

The characters are so realistic you really empathise with them, even knowing how it'll end you go through the roller coaster of emotions with them. If you love books and a happy ending you won't regret buying this book.

I'm so sad the 3rd book is released tomorrow but I have to wait an unknown amount of time for the audio version... I can't wait I'm hooked! I have a new favourite author!

This book has inspired me to re-listen to Pride and Prejudice though :)

Wow!

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I loved everything about it. And wonderfully read too :) perfect mix of everything you'd want

fab fab fab!

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