10 Things That Never Happened (Material World, 1)

From the bestselling author of BOYFRIEND MATERIAL and HUSBAND MATERIAL comes a "delightfully fun" spinoff about two opposites willfully determined never to attract.

"Brilliance on every single page."--CHRISTINA LAUREN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Boyfriend Material

FAKE AMNESIA. REAL FEELINGS? REAL PROBLEMS.

Sam Becker loves--or, okay, likes--his job. Sure, managing a bed and bath retailer isn't exactly glamorous, but it's good work and he gets on well with the band of misfits who keep the store running. He could see himself being content here for the long haul. Too bad, then, that the owner is an infuriating git.

Jonathan Forest should never have hired Sam. It was a sentimental decision, and Jonathan didn't get where he is by following his heart. Determined to set things right, Jonathan orders Sam down to London for a difficult talk...only for a panicking Sam to trip, bump his head, and maybe accidentally imply he doesn't remember anything?

Faking amnesia seemed like a good idea when Sam was afraid he was getting sacked, but now he has to deal with the reality of Jonathan's guilt--as well as the unsettling fact that his surly boss might have a softer side to him. There's an unexpected freedom in getting a second shot at a first impression...but as Sam and Jonathan grow closer, can Sam really bring himself to tell the truth, or will their future be built entirely on one impulsive lie?

"The apotheosis of the rom-com."--Entertainment Weekly, A+ Review, for Boyfriend Material

"Delicious, ridiculous, and often poignant." --Talia Hibbert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Husband Material

"Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!"--Sonali Dev, award-winning author, for Boyfriend Material

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Published Oct 17, 2023

400 pages

Average rating: 7

10 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

im_a_computah
Apr 06, 2025
6/10 stars
Enjoyed but I feel like the conflict got resolved too easily at the end. (Listened to audiobook)
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2024
8/10 stars
The premise may be a little far-fetched, but if you lean in, this is a good one.  Its forced proximity meets grumpy sunshine.  It was a quick read.  There are a lot of side characters introduced all at once, but they are distinct enough that you can kind of keep track of them.   It's a good holiday listen and I'm glad I picked it up when I did.

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