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Floored
FLOORED is a charming romantic comedy guaranteed to give you a lift.
Hannah and Drew work in the same office.
Hannah and Drew use the same elevator.
Hannah and Drew certainly aren’t looking for love.
They haven’t even met.
Yet something is happening…
Amiable TV production accountant Drew turned his back on dating after the death of his fiancée, an incident which cemented his longstanding elevatophobia. When Drew moves home, hoping for a fresh start, he hears a voice in the office lift telling him to “be careful”.
Is it his fevered imagination, the ghost of his fiancée, or someone playing a cruel prank? Quickly, he becomes desperate, foolish… and unexpectedly smitten.
Cute, sparky Hannah wouldn’t mind finding romance, but keeps choosing the wrong boyfriends. Her innate social anxiety, deepened by bad experiences with a preying boss, is a huge barrier to dating anyone new.
To expose her boss’ antics, she must be lucky and smart. However, talking to a sweet but hapless co-worker isn’t the answer… is it? After all, she could never find the courage to meet him in person.
Soon, a relationship blossoms alongside a shared determination to bring justice to their workplace, risking everything.
Yet, they can’t possibly risk meeting in person… can they?
This wonderful, laugh-out-loud, will-they-won’t-they romcom is perfect for those who loved Beth O’Leary’s “The Flatshare”, Laura Jane Williams’ “Our Stop”, or Sally Thorne’s “The Hating Game”.
The slow-burn, non-spicy romance is underpinned by comedy throughout, yet the story also touches on some more serious issues – social anxiety, sexual harassment, and infertility – with care, understanding and a light touch.
Hannah and Drew work in the same office.
Hannah and Drew use the same elevator.
Hannah and Drew certainly aren’t looking for love.
They haven’t even met.
Yet something is happening…
Amiable TV production accountant Drew turned his back on dating after the death of his fiancée, an incident which cemented his longstanding elevatophobia. When Drew moves home, hoping for a fresh start, he hears a voice in the office lift telling him to “be careful”.
Is it his fevered imagination, the ghost of his fiancée, or someone playing a cruel prank? Quickly, he becomes desperate, foolish… and unexpectedly smitten.
Cute, sparky Hannah wouldn’t mind finding romance, but keeps choosing the wrong boyfriends. Her innate social anxiety, deepened by bad experiences with a preying boss, is a huge barrier to dating anyone new.
To expose her boss’ antics, she must be lucky and smart. However, talking to a sweet but hapless co-worker isn’t the answer… is it? After all, she could never find the courage to meet him in person.
Soon, a relationship blossoms alongside a shared determination to bring justice to their workplace, risking everything.
Yet, they can’t possibly risk meeting in person… can they?
This wonderful, laugh-out-loud, will-they-won’t-they romcom is perfect for those who loved Beth O’Leary’s “The Flatshare”, Laura Jane Williams’ “Our Stop”, or Sally Thorne’s “The Hating Game”.
The slow-burn, non-spicy romance is underpinned by comedy throughout, yet the story also touches on some more serious issues – social anxiety, sexual harassment, and infertility – with care, understanding and a light touch.
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Published April 4, 2024
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About the author
Chrissie Harrison
7 books18 followersWriting romcoms is my happy place. After working in other genres for many years, I couldn’t resist the pull towards comedy and romance.
I have a soft spot for stories with strong women, nice guys, and a touch of the bittersweet. I like the connection between my protagonists to be more than physical – a bond that helps solve their problems. Often I shine a light on mental health issues, especially neurodiversity, which is close to my heart.
My novels - including those yet to come - are dual POV stories, sweet rather than spicy, and often put a twist on genre staples whilst being centred on relatable relationships and situations.
Fundamentally, I try to write the books I like to read – those with wit, heart and intelligence.
I’m inspired by the big and small screen as well as books, and have a soft spot for Richard Curtis’ romcoms, timeless TV comedy like The Good Life and Blackadder, less well-known feelgood films and romances (Always, Forget Paris, Roxanne), and newer, brilliantly observed or scripted shows (Colin From Accounts, Dinosaur). Books which make me laugh include Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, The Rosie Project, Cat Lady, and The Hating Game.
Away from the writing desk, I enjoy great scenery, a relaxing train ride, delicious coffee and cake, and catching up with friends and fellow authors.
My debut novel, “Floored”, was published on 4th April 2024. This is the first in a trilogy of interconnected standalones.
My second book, “Match Daze”, a sports romcom, arrived on 10th October 2024. This will begin another trilogy.
1st May 2025 saw the publication of “Wicket Maiden”, a genre defining rom-com set in the world of women’s cricket.
Chrissie Harrison is a pen name.
My parallel writing career spans three decades. I’ve written over a dozen books in a handful of genres, and had a number of theatrical scripts professionally performed.
I have a soft spot for stories with strong women, nice guys, and a touch of the bittersweet. I like the connection between my protagonists to be more than physical – a bond that helps solve their problems. Often I shine a light on mental health issues, especially neurodiversity, which is close to my heart.
My novels - including those yet to come - are dual POV stories, sweet rather than spicy, and often put a twist on genre staples whilst being centred on relatable relationships and situations.
Fundamentally, I try to write the books I like to read – those with wit, heart and intelligence.
I’m inspired by the big and small screen as well as books, and have a soft spot for Richard Curtis’ romcoms, timeless TV comedy like The Good Life and Blackadder, less well-known feelgood films and romances (Always, Forget Paris, Roxanne), and newer, brilliantly observed or scripted shows (Colin From Accounts, Dinosaur). Books which make me laugh include Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, The Rosie Project, Cat Lady, and The Hating Game.
Away from the writing desk, I enjoy great scenery, a relaxing train ride, delicious coffee and cake, and catching up with friends and fellow authors.
My debut novel, “Floored”, was published on 4th April 2024. This is the first in a trilogy of interconnected standalones.
My second book, “Match Daze”, a sports romcom, arrived on 10th October 2024. This will begin another trilogy.
1st May 2025 saw the publication of “Wicket Maiden”, a genre defining rom-com set in the world of women’s cricket.
Chrissie Harrison is a pen name.
My parallel writing career spans three decades. I’ve written over a dozen books in a handful of genres, and had a number of theatrical scripts professionally performed.
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April 10, 2024
In a Nutshell: A romcom with some serious and emotional themes built into the narrative. I liked the themes, but had mixed feelings about the ‘rom’ and the ‘com’, partly due to my reading preferences. On the whole, a good debut novel.
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Plot Preview:
As this indie novel is promoted as a “charming and hilarious romantic comedy guaranteed to give you a lift”, I picked it up as a light, quick read. I was surprised to find that the plot had strong dramatic moments as well. This, of course, worked in my favour, as drama is more my kind of genre. But let’s talk about the romcom aspects first.
The ‘rom’ in the book is slowburn, which might annoy insta-romance fans, but works fairly well for me. As readers, we know right away whose “voice” Drew hears in the lift, so it is entertaining (and a bit weird) to watch him “fall in love with a lift.” Much of this situation goes beyond plausibility, so after a while, I gave up on analysing the impaired realism and just went with the flow. I know most readers don’t look for logic in romcoms, so they might not have any hurdle reading these scenes.
The ‘com’ in the book left me with mixed feelings. I liked the banter between Drew and his sister Charlotte, and between Hannah and her best friend Amy, and later, between the lead couple themselves. However, a lot of the repartee relies on sexual innuendo, which I don’t have a problem with in general, but in this book, somehow feels very artificial. I don’t know if I can put an exact finger on why, but the conversations didn’t sound like something ordinary people would indulge in. Almost every line sounded rehearsed, if that makes sense. Maybe this would work well on screen, but in a novel, it felt a bit off. Then again, humour is subjective, and this kind of comedy does appeal to some readers.
The characters in the book are interesting. I love how many of the characters don’t have a typical job we see in romcoms. How many times have you seen a romcom MMC work as an ordinary accountant? Hannah is an electronics nerd who works as an archivist, and also dreams of being a standup comic. Amy is a firefighter! Drew’s best friend Pirin is an editor. While we don’t see any of them *working* during the story, we see them use their job skills in general life. I also appreciate how the main characters’ personality isn’t what we typically see in such books. Drew’s phobia of lifts and his grief affects his general behaviour, and Hannah, though socially anxious, isn’t afraid to mouth dirty jokes, unlike the naïve diabetically-sweet girls we usually see headlining romcoms.
Other than Drew, the only male character to have an extended role is Pirin, whom I am still figuring out whether to love or hate. On the pro side, he is funny, loyal, a reliable friend, and, bonus for me, of Indian origin. (Bias Alert!) On the con side, he is an unapologetic womaniser has no regrets objectifying every single woman he sees, and even indirectly hits on his best friend’s sister, which I thought was a no-no in Bro Code. The remaining male characters are not worthy of mention.
The women in the set are compelling, with each of them fighting a personal issue. Hannah, Charlotte, Amy, and another key secondary character named Lotus have roles that go well beyond the typical. However, I didn’t like just how many lines were dedicated to their physical attributes, be it height or hair or body shape or looks. Once the initial physical description of a character is done, a repetition of the same seems like an overkill. Lotus suffers the most as her personality is ignored in favour of her physical appeal, though she has a vital role to play in the plot.
Because of the women and because of Drew’s battle with his phobia and his grief, the story has plenty of emotional and dramatic moments. Some of these are executed really well, especially the angle about Hannah’s reason for installing the camera in the lift. That was easily my favourite part of this book. But some of the themes make just a superficial appearance and are ignored later. For instance, there is an extended scene at the start about the tough security measures to enter the Park Productions building, with a new guard harassing those who aren’t carrying their badges. This guard doesn’t pop up later at all in the story. Hannah wears something called “reaction glasses” but I needed to use Google to discover that these glasses help people with social anxiety. The glasses are mentioned many times, but the reason for Hannah’s wearing them or who advised her to opt for them isn’t mentioned directly, and later, we don’t even know for sure if Hannah gave up using the glasses. On that note, her social anxiety also seems somewhat inconsistent, as many of her actions don’t match those of a person who is socially anxious.
The blurb reveals a bit too much, and that added to my disappointment because I already knew the vital reveals way before they occurred in the plot.
All in all, this is still a good debut novel, though it could have done better with some of the subtopics, either by detailing them properly or cutting them out entirely.
The book will definitely be funny for many readers, but the emotional side of it worked far better for me. (I seem to be having a mixed week wrt funny reads. Whatever is promised to be funny isn’t tickling my funny bone, and vice versa.) Despite some reservations, the fact is that I was very interested in the story and in knowing how things were sorted out at the end.
Recommended to romcom readers looking for a slow-burn love story with atypical romcom characters and the unusual setting of a lift. The story has as many emotional ups and downs as an elevator, so when you add romcom elements to the mix, the result is a quirky novel.
3.5 stars.
My thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and author Chrissie Harrison for a complimentary copy of 'Floored'. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
The book is available for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
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Plot Preview:
Ever since the death of his fiancée Katie three years ago, thirty-two-year Drew has not dated. Furthermore, his elevatophobia has worsened after the accident, which means that he uses the stairs to reach the ninth floor office of Park Productions, where he works as an accountant. However, when he is compelled to use the elevator one day and is almost on the verge of an panic attack, he hears a female voice saying, ‘Be Careful.” Is he just imagining the voice, or is it Katie’s ghost watching out for him, or is just someone playing a prank?
Hannah, another employee of Park Productions, suffers from severe social anxiety. This, coupled with several bad relationships in the past, ensures that she isn’t looking for romance. Yet she has fiddled with the lift’s control panel to install a camera. What is Hannah’s agenda? Why is she talking to Drew through the lift, though they don’t know each other in real life?
The story comes to us in the limited third person perspectives of Drew and Hannah.
As this indie novel is promoted as a “charming and hilarious romantic comedy guaranteed to give you a lift”, I picked it up as a light, quick read. I was surprised to find that the plot had strong dramatic moments as well. This, of course, worked in my favour, as drama is more my kind of genre. But let’s talk about the romcom aspects first.
The ‘rom’ in the book is slowburn, which might annoy insta-romance fans, but works fairly well for me. As readers, we know right away whose “voice” Drew hears in the lift, so it is entertaining (and a bit weird) to watch him “fall in love with a lift.” Much of this situation goes beyond plausibility, so after a while, I gave up on analysing the impaired realism and just went with the flow. I know most readers don’t look for logic in romcoms, so they might not have any hurdle reading these scenes.
The ‘com’ in the book left me with mixed feelings. I liked the banter between Drew and his sister Charlotte, and between Hannah and her best friend Amy, and later, between the lead couple themselves. However, a lot of the repartee relies on sexual innuendo, which I don’t have a problem with in general, but in this book, somehow feels very artificial. I don’t know if I can put an exact finger on why, but the conversations didn’t sound like something ordinary people would indulge in. Almost every line sounded rehearsed, if that makes sense. Maybe this would work well on screen, but in a novel, it felt a bit off. Then again, humour is subjective, and this kind of comedy does appeal to some readers.
The characters in the book are interesting. I love how many of the characters don’t have a typical job we see in romcoms. How many times have you seen a romcom MMC work as an ordinary accountant? Hannah is an electronics nerd who works as an archivist, and also dreams of being a standup comic. Amy is a firefighter! Drew’s best friend Pirin is an editor. While we don’t see any of them *working* during the story, we see them use their job skills in general life. I also appreciate how the main characters’ personality isn’t what we typically see in such books. Drew’s phobia of lifts and his grief affects his general behaviour, and Hannah, though socially anxious, isn’t afraid to mouth dirty jokes, unlike the naïve diabetically-sweet girls we usually see headlining romcoms.
Other than Drew, the only male character to have an extended role is Pirin, whom I am still figuring out whether to love or hate. On the pro side, he is funny, loyal, a reliable friend, and, bonus for me, of Indian origin. (Bias Alert!) On the con side, he is an unapologetic womaniser has no regrets objectifying every single woman he sees, and even indirectly hits on his best friend’s sister, which I thought was a no-no in Bro Code. The remaining male characters are not worthy of mention.
The women in the set are compelling, with each of them fighting a personal issue. Hannah, Charlotte, Amy, and another key secondary character named Lotus have roles that go well beyond the typical. However, I didn’t like just how many lines were dedicated to their physical attributes, be it height or hair or body shape or looks. Once the initial physical description of a character is done, a repetition of the same seems like an overkill. Lotus suffers the most as her personality is ignored in favour of her physical appeal, though she has a vital role to play in the plot.
Because of the women and because of Drew’s battle with his phobia and his grief, the story has plenty of emotional and dramatic moments. Some of these are executed really well, especially the angle about Hannah’s reason for installing the camera in the lift. That was easily my favourite part of this book. But some of the themes make just a superficial appearance and are ignored later. For instance, there is an extended scene at the start about the tough security measures to enter the Park Productions building, with a new guard harassing those who aren’t carrying their badges. This guard doesn’t pop up later at all in the story. Hannah wears something called “reaction glasses” but I needed to use Google to discover that these glasses help people with social anxiety. The glasses are mentioned many times, but the reason for Hannah’s wearing them or who advised her to opt for them isn’t mentioned directly, and later, we don’t even know for sure if Hannah gave up using the glasses. On that note, her social anxiety also seems somewhat inconsistent, as many of her actions don’t match those of a person who is socially anxious.
The blurb reveals a bit too much, and that added to my disappointment because I already knew the vital reveals way before they occurred in the plot.
All in all, this is still a good debut novel, though it could have done better with some of the subtopics, either by detailing them properly or cutting them out entirely.
The book will definitely be funny for many readers, but the emotional side of it worked far better for me. (I seem to be having a mixed week wrt funny reads. Whatever is promised to be funny isn’t tickling my funny bone, and vice versa.) Despite some reservations, the fact is that I was very interested in the story and in knowing how things were sorted out at the end.
Recommended to romcom readers looking for a slow-burn love story with atypical romcom characters and the unusual setting of a lift. The story has as many emotional ups and downs as an elevator, so when you add romcom elements to the mix, the result is a quirky novel.
3.5 stars.
My thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and author Chrissie Harrison for a complimentary copy of 'Floored'. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
The book is available for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
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Connect with me through:
My Blog || The StoryGraph || Instagram || X/Twitter || Facebook ||
April 4, 2024
A romcom filled with witty banter and loveable characters
Floored by Chrissie Harrison
5 stars
If you’re looking for a romcom filled with witty banter and loveable characters then this book is for you!
From the opening line, Floored will have you laughing. I loved the chapter titles (including the epilogue’s).
Floored carefully navigates several difficult topics such as the loss of a partner, social anxiety, infertility, and themes of sexual assault, but I promise you through it all you’ll be laughing.
Drew is a loveable character who’s navigating life after losing his girlfriend three years ago. He’s recently moved in with his sister after an office move. I loved Charlotte and the subplot about her own romantic life. Their banter was entertaining and yet it was underpinned by their love and care for each other.
When Drew hears a voice in the office lift he wonders if it’s a ghost. Little does he know it’s about to change his life.
This is a dual POV romcom and we’re soon introduced to Hannah, a loveable but sarcastic archivist with a plan.
Both Drew and Hannah are characters with individual problems that aren’t just brushed under the carpet for the sake of a neat ending. Their story is realistic and relatable.
I loved all the characters in the book and they all strengthened the main plot, whilst adding their own strands of the story. The humour didn’t falter throughout. The book’s ending ties up everything and will be sure to leave you with a smile on your face!
*If you enjoyed the witty, sarky relationship between the characters in The Hating Game, then this book is for you*
(Thank you to the author for providing an ARC copy. The review is my own opinion and I was under no pressure to leave one)
Floored by Chrissie Harrison
5 stars
If you’re looking for a romcom filled with witty banter and loveable characters then this book is for you!
From the opening line, Floored will have you laughing. I loved the chapter titles (including the epilogue’s).
Floored carefully navigates several difficult topics such as the loss of a partner, social anxiety, infertility, and themes of sexual assault, but I promise you through it all you’ll be laughing.
Drew is a loveable character who’s navigating life after losing his girlfriend three years ago. He’s recently moved in with his sister after an office move. I loved Charlotte and the subplot about her own romantic life. Their banter was entertaining and yet it was underpinned by their love and care for each other.
When Drew hears a voice in the office lift he wonders if it’s a ghost. Little does he know it’s about to change his life.
This is a dual POV romcom and we’re soon introduced to Hannah, a loveable but sarcastic archivist with a plan.
Both Drew and Hannah are characters with individual problems that aren’t just brushed under the carpet for the sake of a neat ending. Their story is realistic and relatable.
I loved all the characters in the book and they all strengthened the main plot, whilst adding their own strands of the story. The humour didn’t falter throughout. The book’s ending ties up everything and will be sure to leave you with a smile on your face!
*If you enjoyed the witty, sarky relationship between the characters in The Hating Game, then this book is for you*
(Thank you to the author for providing an ARC copy. The review is my own opinion and I was under no pressure to leave one)
April 6, 2024
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book about finding romance with a talking lift, in fact I know I haven’t, so this was a first for me and a very enjoyable one too. This charming romcom, balanced with a special blend of romance, comedy and some incredibly endearing characters who suffer from social awkwardness, made this a breeze to read and I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this well executed story.
I adored the superb banter between Hannah and Drew, her ‘potty mouth’ was a refreshing change from the sickly sweet female characters you often get in twee romcoms. To see two characters who have so much emotional baggage and suffer from anxiety, overcome their fears is a joy to behold. The side characters were equally as captivating and I feel there’s a lot more of Pirin, Charlotte and Amy to write about. With a typical sleazy boss and a #MeToo theme, this kept the unique love story realistically modern and I championed Hannah and her crusade for justice.
Chrissie Harrison is a fantastic author who I’m going to ensure I follow in the future and if you love reading about finding love in the most unusual of places, you won’t be disappointed with “Floored”!
#Floored - an undeniable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I adored the superb banter between Hannah and Drew, her ‘potty mouth’ was a refreshing change from the sickly sweet female characters you often get in twee romcoms. To see two characters who have so much emotional baggage and suffer from anxiety, overcome their fears is a joy to behold. The side characters were equally as captivating and I feel there’s a lot more of Pirin, Charlotte and Amy to write about. With a typical sleazy boss and a #MeToo theme, this kept the unique love story realistically modern and I championed Hannah and her crusade for justice.
Chrissie Harrison is a fantastic author who I’m going to ensure I follow in the future and if you love reading about finding love in the most unusual of places, you won’t be disappointed with “Floored”!
#Floored - an undeniable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 6, 2024
Chrissie Harrison - Floored.
If you enjoy a laugh out loud funny rom-com, Floored will be right up your street.
I quite honestly laughed from start to finish. It’s well written with a solid plot that is neatly brought together at the end. It’s a bit of a, will they won’t they? romance. And yes ok, the ending wasn’t a big shock. But it was good! And the journey to get to the end was just fabulous. This book is a real tonic for life’s daily grind. Heart warming, uplifting and so flippin funny. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you enjoy a laugh out loud funny rom-com, Floored will be right up your street.
I quite honestly laughed from start to finish. It’s well written with a solid plot that is neatly brought together at the end. It’s a bit of a, will they won’t they? romance. And yes ok, the ending wasn’t a big shock. But it was good! And the journey to get to the end was just fabulous. This book is a real tonic for life’s daily grind. Heart warming, uplifting and so flippin funny. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
March 18, 2024
Starting off slowly this book definitely took off once you get a few chapters in. Proving that Good things can happen to good people and doing the right thing isn’t always the easiest thing to choose to do. Facing fears and finding love is just one of the amazing parts of this book. Also showing how even the quietest person has a story to tell and shouldn’t be treated any less. Settle in for laughter, love and a fight ending with victory!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 14, 2024
Hannah and Drew work in the same office but their paths have never crossed until the day that Drew hears Hannah’s voice when he’s in the office lift.
When I read the tagline for this book I was intrigued. The storyline was quirky, funny and involved a slow burn office romance. I really liked the concept of the story in that it’s about two people working in the same office, who have never met each other but they start to interact in a very unconventional way in that Hannah starts to talk to Drew when he's in the lift through the intercom system. Drew is someone who fears lifts and confined spaces and the reason behind this is explained later on in the book. It’s when Drew inadvertently goes into the lift that he first hears Hannah’s voice. He’s not sure to begin with whether someone is playing a trick on him or if it’s a ghost, but this prompts him to want to use the lift more so he can find out more about the voice who he calls Elle. It was quite funny to begin with seeing Drew interact with the lift and with Hannah until Hannah let slip that she could see Drew and then he realised that she was a real person. When Hannah and Drew eventually meet they become friends which then turns into something more. It's clear from the interaction between Hannah and Drew from the beginning that they have a connection but neither of them knows what that connection is. Neither of them are looking for love until they stumble across it with each other. One of my favourite scenes is when Drew takes Hannah out on a date to a surprise location which happens to be a planetarium where she can practice her comedy set as she is a budding comedian. One of the things that Hannah and Drew have in common is that are socially anxious people. They only surround themselves with close friends and family. In Hannah’s case that’s her best friend Amy and in Drew’s case it’s his best friend Pririn. So when Hannah and Drew meet they have to step outside of their comfort zone to get to know each other and trust each other.
What I enjoyed about the storyline was that it wasn’t just a rom com but it’s also has another branch to it that deals with the issue of justice. Once Hannah and Drew get to know each other they realise that their boss isn’t acting in the way that he should be and in particular isn’t acting in a professional manner with female members of staff so they work together to bring him down which I thought was a nice element to the story. However, this does jeopardise their jobs and causes conflict between the two of them.
A laugh out loud rom com.
When I read the tagline for this book I was intrigued. The storyline was quirky, funny and involved a slow burn office romance. I really liked the concept of the story in that it’s about two people working in the same office, who have never met each other but they start to interact in a very unconventional way in that Hannah starts to talk to Drew when he's in the lift through the intercom system. Drew is someone who fears lifts and confined spaces and the reason behind this is explained later on in the book. It’s when Drew inadvertently goes into the lift that he first hears Hannah’s voice. He’s not sure to begin with whether someone is playing a trick on him or if it’s a ghost, but this prompts him to want to use the lift more so he can find out more about the voice who he calls Elle. It was quite funny to begin with seeing Drew interact with the lift and with Hannah until Hannah let slip that she could see Drew and then he realised that she was a real person. When Hannah and Drew eventually meet they become friends which then turns into something more. It's clear from the interaction between Hannah and Drew from the beginning that they have a connection but neither of them knows what that connection is. Neither of them are looking for love until they stumble across it with each other. One of my favourite scenes is when Drew takes Hannah out on a date to a surprise location which happens to be a planetarium where she can practice her comedy set as she is a budding comedian. One of the things that Hannah and Drew have in common is that are socially anxious people. They only surround themselves with close friends and family. In Hannah’s case that’s her best friend Amy and in Drew’s case it’s his best friend Pririn. So when Hannah and Drew meet they have to step outside of their comfort zone to get to know each other and trust each other.
What I enjoyed about the storyline was that it wasn’t just a rom com but it’s also has another branch to it that deals with the issue of justice. Once Hannah and Drew get to know each other they realise that their boss isn’t acting in the way that he should be and in particular isn’t acting in a professional manner with female members of staff so they work together to bring him down which I thought was a nice element to the story. However, this does jeopardise their jobs and causes conflict between the two of them.
A laugh out loud rom com.
April 9, 2024
This is a cute and quirky romance with two unique and interesting main characters. The whole premise is quite original while still involving tried and true romance tropes. It’s a fun read. It did take me a bit to feel like I had a real handle on what was happening, but once I got there it was very engaging. Drew, still grieving three years after the death of his girlfriend, had a longtime fear of elevators, but when he ended up in a situation where he felt he had to ride one, a cryptic message from a disembodied voice inside led him to keep returning and a friendship, and then more, developed. Crippled by social anxiety and bad past relationships, Hannah was using covert technology in the elevator to catch their morally questionable CEO in the act. What she didn’t expect was how the anonymity would facilitate a romantic relationship. The romance was slow-burn. Very in keeping with where the characters were coming from. It was sweet how it unfolded gradually and how patient Drew was. The characters were layered and complex. The secondary characters provided a lot of extra entertainment and assistance. The CEO storyline added some extra intrigue to the story and upped the stakes. I enjoyed the small secondary romance in the story too. This is a fade-to-black romance with moderate/strong innuendo. There is strong harsh language throughout, especially from the female main character.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2024
Floored is delightfully funny and lighthearted despite dealing with weightier topics such as loss and workplace sexual harassment.
I loved the banter between Drew and Hannah. I had to laugh at the idea that Drew's first thought was that the voice in the life was a ghost and his second option was that the lift was talking to him. Once he figured out that he was talking to a human woman I couldn't wait for him to meet Hannah in real life.
There are plenty of laughs along the way. A lot of one-liners had me laughing out loud, and witty side characters provided another source of humour.
Drew and Hannah join forces to get evidence against the company's CEO but not everything goes to plan. Navigating the workplace strife, tension and drama proves challenging for the pair who are just beginning to date. However, love finds a way and with a little help they manage to get the evidence they need and the ending they deserve.
I loved the banter between Drew and Hannah. I had to laugh at the idea that Drew's first thought was that the voice in the life was a ghost and his second option was that the lift was talking to him. Once he figured out that he was talking to a human woman I couldn't wait for him to meet Hannah in real life.
There are plenty of laughs along the way. A lot of one-liners had me laughing out loud, and witty side characters provided another source of humour.
Drew and Hannah join forces to get evidence against the company's CEO but not everything goes to plan. Navigating the workplace strife, tension and drama proves challenging for the pair who are just beginning to date. However, love finds a way and with a little help they manage to get the evidence they need and the ending they deserve.
June 26, 2024
** 4.5 Stars **
Hannah and Drew and an elevator come together for a humorous story that just may lead to happiness. The two of them work in the same office. Hannah is on a secret mission to deal with her nasty boss. Drew is still grieving over the death of his fiancée, which isolates him. Will the two of these awkward characters find a way to work together and perhaps find happiness along the way? Their journey to awareness will bring the reader along to enjoy their humorous interactions that will keep you guessing as to whether they will trip over their HEA or recognize that they have finally found what they were looking for.
Hannah and Drew and an elevator come together for a humorous story that just may lead to happiness. The two of them work in the same office. Hannah is on a secret mission to deal with her nasty boss. Drew is still grieving over the death of his fiancée, which isolates him. Will the two of these awkward characters find a way to work together and perhaps find happiness along the way? Their journey to awareness will bring the reader along to enjoy their humorous interactions that will keep you guessing as to whether they will trip over their HEA or recognize that they have finally found what they were looking for.
March 31, 2024
If you enjoy a funny rom com then this is the book you want. From the beginning it has funny comments and interactions. On a serious note it also covers some very serious issues that may be upsetting to some, but it is spoken about with care and understanding. Drew lost the love of his life three years ago and is still learning to cope. But suddenly out of the blue he hears a voice in the lift but who's voice is it. Hannah is a out spoken and very sarcastic activist, but underneath she is a totally different person. Can these two help each other or will they just hate each other. Both characters are very complex people with issues but sometimes it's what they need to understand and help move on. I enjoyed getting to know the characters in a realistic story that doesn't cover up issues but actually deals with them and still can make you smile by the end.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2024
Such a unique and different story in all the best ways. I loved the quirky and colorful characters, they were heartwarming and funny. With a great writing style and a storyline with a lot of layers, it has some drama and wonderful humor. I was very entertained and totally satisfied with this amazing read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2024
I won this book from a goodreads giveaway. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This wasn’t the book I was expecting. I was expecting a cute and fluffy workplace romance. It was a workplace romance, and it did have some rom com vibes in places; however, it also dealt with many real life struggles. A list of some of these are provided at the end of this review. Please read with care.
The overall “meet cute” and relationship development was unique and fun. I liked Hannah and Drew, as well as their friends. There were enough “villains” … security guard Len was terrible. I appreciated how Drew faced his fear of elevators. If the summary sounds like your thing and you want something less fluffy and closed door, give this one a whirl.
CW: fear of elevators, panic attacks, grief, infertility, and more.
This wasn’t the book I was expecting. I was expecting a cute and fluffy workplace romance. It was a workplace romance, and it did have some rom com vibes in places; however, it also dealt with many real life struggles. A list of some of these are provided at the end of this review. Please read with care.
The overall “meet cute” and relationship development was unique and fun. I liked Hannah and Drew, as well as their friends. There were enough “villains” … security guard Len was terrible. I appreciated how Drew faced his fear of elevators. If the summary sounds like your thing and you want something less fluffy and closed door, give this one a whirl.
CW: fear of elevators, panic attacks, grief, infertility, and more.
April 2, 2024
If you enjoy cheesy romantic comedies Floored is for you. There is no denying that there was definitely some cringy moments throughout the book. Floored was a slow starter for me but once picked up it's filled with witty banter and loveable characters. Floored although is mainly a romantic comedy also touches on a few series topics such as sexual assault, infertility and social anxiety. The two main characters have there own problems they struggle with and are both loveable and you can't help but root for Drew and Hannah to get together. Floored is told in dual points of view of both Drew and Hannah so you get to know both characters individually as well as together
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April 13, 2024not bad but why did he ask out another woman 75 % in?
that is so shitty to do, it felt out of place too, no rating because of that
that is so shitty to do, it felt out of place too, no rating because of that
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May 18, 2024
This was seriously painful. Hannah and Drew were like a pair of annoying 12 year olds and the “banter” between them was so awkward I had to read it through my fingers.
February 13, 2025
You know what? I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I never put it down, I think it took me less than 48 hours to complete.
Chrissie Harrison’s book lightened my spirit's entirely. It's one of those books that if you are feeling a little down or you just need some breathing space and something to make you laugh. It'd definitely be this novel. I actually adored how every inch of this book made me smile. It's uplifting and hilarious. Chrissie managed to blend humour and emotional depth together, a story which shows how personal fears, deep grief and love can all co-exist in one book of a journey in healing and self acceptance. While the comedy side of things keep the book light and engaging. The author doesn't shy away from incorporating heavier themes, making this an immersive read.
There was a very unique plot which I found quite interesting and pulled me to this novel in the first place. The protagonist grapples with a phobia of lifts, which served as both a source of comedy and also a deep personal struggle. Rather than treating it as a mere quirk, it also covers the exposure therapy for Drew because he was forced to go inside, which...no spoilers, ends up being the best thing that happened to him. The fear is explored really well making it an integral part of the characters development. The way Harrison weaved this into this story ensures the readers not only laugh at the misadventures but also empathise with their anxieties. Another great bit of the novel was the chapter names. E.g. (Floor 1, Floor 2, Floor 3). I knew it was going to be a great read from the opening sentence. "Drew arrived at his office without killing anyone." The banter between even the secondary characters was brilliant, they could have all had a spin-off novel of their own.
Floored doesn't hesitate to address weightier themes such as grief and the loss of a spouse. The author approaches these topics with sensitivity and the natural growth in coping with these feelings, additionally allowing the emotional weight of the characters experiences to resonate. When I look for books to review I always look for characters that are realistic and deeply relatable. This book gives you exactly that, both Hannah and Drew both feel authentic with their flaws and struggles making them all the more human. Even in moments of tension or sadness, the book never loses its sense of hope and playfulness. Amy, (Hannah's best friend) was one of my favourites, their friendship felt real and it was wholesome.
For readers who love romantic comedies with substance, Floored is a must-read. It proves that a book can be both hilariously entertaining and deeply moving, without one aspect overshadowing the other. My final verdict is, that it's a charming, heartfelt, and a laugh out loud rom-com. Chrissie Harrison has crafted a story that is a relatable as it is delightful, making Floored a standout in the genre.
Chrissie Harrison’s book lightened my spirit's entirely. It's one of those books that if you are feeling a little down or you just need some breathing space and something to make you laugh. It'd definitely be this novel. I actually adored how every inch of this book made me smile. It's uplifting and hilarious. Chrissie managed to blend humour and emotional depth together, a story which shows how personal fears, deep grief and love can all co-exist in one book of a journey in healing and self acceptance. While the comedy side of things keep the book light and engaging. The author doesn't shy away from incorporating heavier themes, making this an immersive read.
There was a very unique plot which I found quite interesting and pulled me to this novel in the first place. The protagonist grapples with a phobia of lifts, which served as both a source of comedy and also a deep personal struggle. Rather than treating it as a mere quirk, it also covers the exposure therapy for Drew because he was forced to go inside, which...no spoilers, ends up being the best thing that happened to him. The fear is explored really well making it an integral part of the characters development. The way Harrison weaved this into this story ensures the readers not only laugh at the misadventures but also empathise with their anxieties. Another great bit of the novel was the chapter names. E.g. (Floor 1, Floor 2, Floor 3). I knew it was going to be a great read from the opening sentence. "Drew arrived at his office without killing anyone." The banter between even the secondary characters was brilliant, they could have all had a spin-off novel of their own.
Floored doesn't hesitate to address weightier themes such as grief and the loss of a spouse. The author approaches these topics with sensitivity and the natural growth in coping with these feelings, additionally allowing the emotional weight of the characters experiences to resonate. When I look for books to review I always look for characters that are realistic and deeply relatable. This book gives you exactly that, both Hannah and Drew both feel authentic with their flaws and struggles making them all the more human. Even in moments of tension or sadness, the book never loses its sense of hope and playfulness. Amy, (Hannah's best friend) was one of my favourites, their friendship felt real and it was wholesome.
For readers who love romantic comedies with substance, Floored is a must-read. It proves that a book can be both hilariously entertaining and deeply moving, without one aspect overshadowing the other. My final verdict is, that it's a charming, heartfelt, and a laugh out loud rom-com. Chrissie Harrison has crafted a story that is a relatable as it is delightful, making Floored a standout in the genre.
April 6, 2024
This is easily one of the funniest books I've read in a while. The banter between the characters had me laughing out loud. What makes this a 5+ star for this reader is how Ms. Harrison parlays the funny with the serious. We have Drew, who's mild manner at best, who is dealing with personal trauma that keeps him from engaging socially. Hannah, our FMC, joins forces with Drew to deal with a harassment issue at work. Feelings develop but it takes Drew awhile to even recognize them.
We have wonderful side characters like Charlotte, Drew's roommate and sister, whose role in the story is never extraneous. Her side story of romance only enhances a wonderful plot.
I included the background of the author only as a way to explain but some might find the beginning slow. I have found that some American readers have an expectation of full immersion into the story at the get go. I am such a reader and mean no disrespect to anyone. Rather, I offer it as a potential explanation for some of the critiques I have read of the book. Specifically, its slower start,
Bottom line: this book is amazing! If you are having trouble connecting with it at first, stick with it. The author knows what she is doing, and the wait is sooooo worth it. In fact, you'll see how much this pace pays off. It does not take long to find yourself turning phones off, telling everyone to leave you alone, and rush to see how Drew finds his love.
I cannot wait to read more from this author!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
We have wonderful side characters like Charlotte, Drew's roommate and sister, whose role in the story is never extraneous. Her side story of romance only enhances a wonderful plot.
I included the background of the author only as a way to explain but some might find the beginning slow. I have found that some American readers have an expectation of full immersion into the story at the get go. I am such a reader and mean no disrespect to anyone. Rather, I offer it as a potential explanation for some of the critiques I have read of the book. Specifically, its slower start,
Bottom line: this book is amazing! If you are having trouble connecting with it at first, stick with it. The author knows what she is doing, and the wait is sooooo worth it. In fact, you'll see how much this pace pays off. It does not take long to find yourself turning phones off, telling everyone to leave you alone, and rush to see how Drew finds his love.
I cannot wait to read more from this author!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2024
This was such a fantastic and unique read and romance, don’t think I have ever read about love in an elevator (yeah it’s stuck in my head too now)I absolutely loved every second of this it was so funny, cute and just a wonderful story. This book had my face aching by the end , from laughter and constant smiling to myself as I read.
I particularly enjoyed the focus on facing fears and getting out of your comfort zone for the characters, as someone who has anxiety I could so relate to the characters and their fears, I loved seeing them push themselves beyond. Chrissie Harrison also deals with other serious issues such as sexual harassment and grief/loss, she deals with these just as expertly and sensitively, without making the story feel too heavy.
This is an addictive read, one full of humour and plenty of heart, a thoroughly enjoyable book that I wholeheartedly recommend.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I particularly enjoyed the focus on facing fears and getting out of your comfort zone for the characters, as someone who has anxiety I could so relate to the characters and their fears, I loved seeing them push themselves beyond. Chrissie Harrison also deals with other serious issues such as sexual harassment and grief/loss, she deals with these just as expertly and sensitively, without making the story feel too heavy.
This is an addictive read, one full of humour and plenty of heart, a thoroughly enjoyable book that I wholeheartedly recommend.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 9, 2024
Drew is ready to move on with his life. He's currently had to move in with his sister and commute to a different office. But he is trying to heal from a tragic circumstance and hopefully, he will be able to find love again.
This novel explores several themes, such as grief, social anxiety, infertility and sexual harassment.
I enjoyed how Harrison created two main characters, who helped each other to heal and truly brought out the best in each other. I also liked how their closest friends were equally involved within the narrative, to help the storyline move along. I liked Amy the most as she was also trying to find herself and be comfortable with who she was.
There is a scene between Drew and his sister that stuck out for me the most as what he gave her would have been a hard decision, and was truly meant with the best of intentions.
This novel has several trigger warnings and multiple storylines which all combine and come together at the end.
This novel explores several themes, such as grief, social anxiety, infertility and sexual harassment.
I enjoyed how Harrison created two main characters, who helped each other to heal and truly brought out the best in each other. I also liked how their closest friends were equally involved within the narrative, to help the storyline move along. I liked Amy the most as she was also trying to find herself and be comfortable with who she was.
There is a scene between Drew and his sister that stuck out for me the most as what he gave her would have been a hard decision, and was truly meant with the best of intentions.
This novel has several trigger warnings and multiple storylines which all combine and come together at the end.
April 5, 2024
This is a different kind of romance in that our characters didn’t meet until more than halfway in the plot. Even though a rom com, it deals with weighty issues like grief, moving on, sexual harassment, phobias and anxiety.
The book focuses on their main characters’ other relationships- friendships and siblings which more than provided the backdrop needed.
I enjoyed the expansive background that the author has painted and how we have delved into the subject of the characters.
I enjoyed Amy and Hannah’s ‘galmance’. We all need an Amy in our lives. I loved the numbering of the chapters.
The pacing was a bit slow for me and it took a while to ease into the plot but when it kicked off it was good.
I loved the ending and how it came full circle for Hannah. I received an advanced copy and the review is mine and voluntary.
The book focuses on their main characters’ other relationships- friendships and siblings which more than provided the backdrop needed.
I enjoyed the expansive background that the author has painted and how we have delved into the subject of the characters.
I enjoyed Amy and Hannah’s ‘galmance’. We all need an Amy in our lives. I loved the numbering of the chapters.
The pacing was a bit slow for me and it took a while to ease into the plot but when it kicked off it was good.
I loved the ending and how it came full circle for Hannah. I received an advanced copy and the review is mine and voluntary.
April 28, 2024
3.5 stars - Drew would have been committed if he'd told anyone he was talking to the elevator at work. But that's exactly what he did, on more than one occasion, until he finally met the person behind the voice. Hannah is on a mission to right a huge wrong. Introverted and quiet, but funny and sarcastic as heck, she will see justice served for herself and all the victims of a serial sexual predator. As the two take baby steps toward happiness together, they are flanked by a cast of likable, loving characters. Friends and siblings who are ride-or-die. A good read but I wouldn't call it hilarious. I smiled a few times, mainly due to the MCs' snippy banter and nicknames. And one over-the-top encounter with an overzealous security guard. Len needs to get a life.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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January 27, 2025In order to expose her sexist boss, shy and socially anxious Hannah must hope her daring scheme to bug the office lift doesn’t backfire. However, when she accidentally gets talking to lovelorn accountant Drew, she becomes distracted with the impossible dream of romance.
If she can summon the courage to meet him in person, perhaps together they can catch the preying boss without being discovered… and without damaging their fledgling relationship.
This feelgood, low-spice romcom is a dual POV book which touches on the topics of social anxiety, grief, and – in a restrained way – workplace sexual harassment.
If she can summon the courage to meet him in person, perhaps together they can catch the preying boss without being discovered… and without damaging their fledgling relationship.
This feelgood, low-spice romcom is a dual POV book which touches on the topics of social anxiety, grief, and – in a restrained way – workplace sexual harassment.
April 5, 2024
A well written rom com that is sure to lift! Harrison delivers in this captivating and hilarious rom com with our main characters Drew and Hannah. I love that while this book is funny with its banter, situations and more Harrison can balance with some tough topics that are handled in a great way. A little slow going in the beginning for me but overall the characters and storyline along with the balance of romance and all the humor made this a great read for me! Can't wait for more!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2024
This is a charming, well-written story with a lot of wit and sparkle and adorable, slightly quirky characters. I did find it a bit difficult to get into the story and interested at the beginning because it felt a bit draggy, but after I warmed up the writing style and the characters I found it highly entertaining. It is a romantic comedy with an interesting plot and situations that make it well worth the time it takes to read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 12, 2024
There are not enough British romances on my Kindle. But it’s now got an extra one, and this is perfect. Floored is full of hurting characters with backstories demonstrating how much life can kick you and stop you from getting back up. But our characters do get back up when they’re faced with unexpected situations.
This is one of the most original ideas I’ve read in months.
There was a lot to laugh about in this dual POV romcom and lots to love, too. A big shout out to an FMC who kicks butt with her attitude and humour.
This is one of the most original ideas I’ve read in months.
There was a lot to laugh about in this dual POV romcom and lots to love, too. A big shout out to an FMC who kicks butt with her attitude and humour.
April 1, 2024
Rom com At its best.
Endearing tale of two people who have emotional baggage. Told through the eyes of the characters with a strong sense of humour resonating throughout. This is a good novel for those moments of escapism.
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Endearing tale of two people who have emotional baggage. Told through the eyes of the characters with a strong sense of humour resonating throughout. This is a good novel for those moments of escapism.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book. Once I started reading it I had a hard time putting it down. This isn't my typical book style I read but it was very enjoyable. The humor and banter was held my attention. I would recommend reading this book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 29, 2024
I really enjoyed this book, it was a great holiday read, light-hearted and full of humour, just the thing when you want to relax and switch off from the world. Great storyline with twists and turns, Full of strong characters you simply can't help rooting for. Loved the interplay and witty conversations that ensued, which gives this book a real feel-good factor.
August 3, 2025
This book is delightfully chaotic in the best way. Floored balances heart and hilarity with such charm: full of razor-sharp wit, emotional nuance, and that perfectly British flavor of lovable mess. If you enjoy romantic comedies with depth, where characters stumble their way into something real, this one’s for you.
April 25, 2024
An interesting concept and a quirky read. My feelings about the book went up and down like a lift (or elevator, depending on which side of the pond you come from) but on the whole, it made me smile. An author to watch out for in the future.
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