Is She Really Going Out with Him?
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A LibraryReads Pick
A hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker.
Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she’d rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. In a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.
From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, and even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?
A LibraryReads Pick
A hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker.
Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she’d rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. In a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.
From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, and even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?
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Read this book with two days! Which is a record for me! I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this book as mush as I did! Very cute, funny at times, and Cousens wrote a way that made you forget how long you were reading! Definitely recommend to someone who wants a fun, light hearted read!
This was a fun read but a little predictable. I loved the easy read aspect and it was a funny book. I could tell from the beginning where the book was leading to the end. I would recommend this book for a date night with couch during a snowstorm!
I laughed, cried, was frustrated, and then was smiling so big while reading this—all the feels for a cozy rom com 🥰 I felt like Anna and I are kindred spirits. It was especially strong when her inner dialogue was shared or her random google searches lol. While this was a funny & sweet story, the real life tidbits made it well balanced & relatable—kids growing up & how hard that is to accept, the struggle of holding onto your identity while also being a good mother, how to pick yourself up after a setback, etc. I could go on and on, but I won’t. Just read the book, I think it’s enjoyable even if you don’t have a ton in common with the main characters. It’s well-written and witty. This will likely be in my top five books of 2025.
This book was such an easy read. I loved how light, funny and refreshing is was. It was sad nearing the ending knowing this wasn’t a series.
I found this to be an easy and enjoyable read. I found the character quite relatable. My favorite line was toward the end "I'm very happy on my own, just happier when I'm with you..."
I loved the dynamics of Applebee's children in the story, her ex, her ex's girlfriend, the colorful cast of friends, her sister, the neighbor and his hard character. So many life experiences all captured in Anna's one storyline. Rediscovering who you are, who you are with others, and who you want to grow to be is something for which it's never too late. ❤️
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