I am really happy to be on this tour today to tell you about this read.
Detangling the plot: Two old friends. One new beginning. And a secret that could tear them apart. Ella and Roly have bright futures ahead of them when they meet as teenagers and strike up an unlikely friendship. She has her career in academia all mapped out, and his star is in the ascendant as member of a manufactured boy band.
But ten years later, neither is where they expected to be. A chronic illness forced Ella to abandon her studies and put her dreams on hold, while Roly got kicked out of the band and lost everything – all his money, his career in music, even the underwear-model girlfriend.
When they cross paths again they’re both ready to start over, and they rekindle their friendship as they each try to get back what they lost.
But Ella didn’t tell Roly what really happened the last time they met. And if he finds out, will it be the end of their new beginning?
Bobs and Books honest review: I think this has one of my most favourite moments ever in a book very early on. Relatable and incredibly funny.
The rest of the book is also charming. As the characters develop I enjoy where the story goes. I like Ella and Roly both for very different reasons and they seem a good match.
I do think though my favourite scenes were in Ella's workplace. The workforce seem fun, quirky and also push Ella out her comfort zone which is good to see. Although I was humming a certain karaoke song after reading this. No spoilers which one!
This book delivers completely. Its cheeky, full of fun, and utterly delightful.
About the author:
Clodagh Murphy lives in Dublin, Ireland and loves writing sassy, sexy romantic comedies. She has worked as a bar waitress, cleaner, secretary, editorial assistant, mystery shopper and movie extra. But she always dreamed of being an author, and after more jobs than she cares to remember, she now writes full-time. For more information about her books or to sign up to her newsletter, visit her website at http://clodaghmurphy.com/.
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