But there’s a fine line between pretending to be in love and actually falling for your charming, handsome fake boyfriend. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. With the plan hatched, Laurie and Jamie begin to flaunt their new couple status, to the astonishment-and jealousy-of their friends and colleagues. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. It’s the perfect proposition: a fauxmance played out on social media, with strategically staged photographs and a specific end date in mind. Laurie wants a hot new man to give the rumor mill something else to talk about. Jamie Carter doesn’t believe in love, but he needs a respectable, steady girlfriend to impress their bosses. McFarlanes arch humor and earnest characters make this familiar plot feel fresh, fun, and genuinely moving. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. If I Never Met Yous Laurie is that kind of protagonist.-Cosmopolitan (Best Romance Novels of 2020) McFarlane brings a welcome dose of reality to the fake office romance trope with flawed, honest, but still endearing protagonists. When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling-not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. One of Shondaland's 5 Must-Read Books for March and a Best Romance of 2020 by Amazon, OprahMag, Insider, Buzzfeed, Bustle, Cosmo, PopSugar, and BookPage. Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane returns with another heartfelt romantic comedy perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Sophie Kinsella, or Sally Thorne.

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