Never Ever Getting Back Together by Phoebe MacLeod
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
The course of true love never did run smooth, but with Phoebe MacLeod it always gets a chance. Perfect for fans of Jo Watson and Mhairi McFarlane.
Everyone remembers their first love. Jess Thomas definitely does. So, it’s more than a little awkward when Jess’s first love, Jamie Ferguson, turns out to be the best man at the wedding she’s catering for. And more than a little insulting when he doesn’t appear to remember her at all.
Since Jamie broke her heart (via text!), 10 years earlier, Jess has sworn off romance. And with a booming catering business to focus on, she’s doing OK. She has no interest in revisiting the past.
But when Jess’s car breaks down on a country lane, she has no choice but to accept Jamie’s help. Now, Jamie is determined to show Jess he’s a new man. But can guys like Jamie ever really change? And if she gives him another chance, is she setting herself up for a fall?
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Review
Jess Thomas, a co-owner of a thriving culinary enterprise alongside her partner and confidante, Alice, finds herself navigating uncharted waters when tasked with catering a wedding where the best man is none other than Jamie Ferguson. Jamie, the object of her first major crush, had inexplicably ended their brief liaison with a cold, dismissive text message following a one-night stand a staggering twelve years ago.
Determined to avoid any awkward encounters, Jess does her utmost to steer clear of Jamie during the wedding reception. However, fate has other plans, as her car unexpectedly sputters to a halt on the way home, and to her astonishment, Jamie emerges as her unexpected knight in shining armor. Though Jess can’t help but harbor lingering anger and suspicion toward him, Jamie embarks on a mission to prove that he has genuinely transformed and is deserving of her trust and affection.
I found the story to be highly entertaining, punctuated with clever and humorous lines that drew me in. The dynamic dialogues between Jess and her sister were particularly enjoyable, and the narrative subtly imparts a valuable lesson about the complications and discontent that miscommunication and hasty assumptions can instigate.
Meet the Author
About Phoebe MacLeod
Phoebe MacLeod is the author of several popular romantic comedies. She lives in Kent with her partner, grown up children and disobedient dog. Her love for her home county is apparent in her books, which have either been set in Kent or have a Kentish connection.
She currently works as an IT consultant and writes in her spare time. She has always had a passion for learning new skills, including cookery courses, learning to drive an HGV and, most recently, qualifying to instruct on a Boeing 737 flight simulator.
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