Published by Penguin on December 3, 2019
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Women
Pages: 368
Format: eBook
Source: ARC
Can you fall in love like they do in the movies?
It's Evie Summers's job to find out. Because if she can't convince her film agency's biggest client, Ezra Chester, to write the romantic-comedy screenplay he owes producers, her career will be over. The catch? He thinks rom-coms are unrealistic--and he'll only put pen to paper if Evie shows him that it's possible to meet a man in real life the way it happens on the big screen.
Cynical Evie might not believe in happily ever after, but she'll do what it takes to save the job that's been her lifeline . . . even if it means reenacting iconic rom-com scenes in public. Spilling orange juice on a cute stranger? No problem. Leaving her number in books all over London to see who calls? Done. With a little help from her well-meaning friends--and Ben and Anette, the adorable father-daughter duo who keep witnessing her humiliations--Evie is determined to prove she can meet a man the way Sally met Harry. But can a workaholic who's given up on love find a meet-cute of her very own?
Would Like to Meet has everything I love to see in my women’s fiction, or “chick-lit” if you are feeling obnoxious. Strong, fallible female lead, sweet romance, supportive friends, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough tension to keep turning pages at a feverish pace. The story moves along at a quick pace without leaving details to the wayside.
Evie was incredibly loveable that I really enjoyed rooting for! Her slips in professionalism never failed to make me laugh-out-loud as she attempted to wrestle/blackmail pages out of Ezra. Ben and Anette were adorable and always brought an extra level of charm to their scenes.
Admittedly, Evie’s past relationship drama impacting her perspective on future love interests was a bit shakey. The story was a bit predictable, but I don’t feel like it impacted my enjoyment in the least. There was plenty happening around the main story line to keep me invested in the characters.
I never would have guessed this was a debut novel and I am excited to see what Rachel Winters comes up with next! If you love Mhairi McFarlane, Camille Pagan, and Katherine Center then take a look at this sweet romance and tale of empowerment.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
