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So, I Met This Guy
So, I Met This Guy . . .
Well, isn’t that how every love story starts? But how does it end – a happily ever after? Or with the discovery that the supposed love-of-your-life has stolen your life savings and your home, trashed your heart and demolished your self-esteem?
Maggie is barely fifty years-old, and she's not one to give up on herself. So when she meets Flick, a young reporter who realizes this story could be the big break she’s been looking for, they set off to catch him as he goes on the run across Europe. After all, she’s got nothing left to lose, right?
But as the pair embark on the road trip of their lives, unexpected twists, hidden secrets and hard truths are revealed. And as an unlikely friendship begins to blossom, they realize it’s not just about finding the guy, it’s about finding themselves . . .
From the author of the mega bestseller Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up comes another laugh-out-loud novel full of wit, wisdom . . . and women who have had ENOUGH.
Well, isn’t that how every love story starts? But how does it end – a happily ever after? Or with the discovery that the supposed love-of-your-life has stolen your life savings and your home, trashed your heart and demolished your self-esteem?
Maggie is barely fifty years-old, and she's not one to give up on herself. So when she meets Flick, a young reporter who realizes this story could be the big break she’s been looking for, they set off to catch him as he goes on the run across Europe. After all, she’s got nothing left to lose, right?
But as the pair embark on the road trip of their lives, unexpected twists, hidden secrets and hard truths are revealed. And as an unlikely friendship begins to blossom, they realize it’s not just about finding the guy, it’s about finding themselves . . .
From the author of the mega bestseller Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up comes another laugh-out-loud novel full of wit, wisdom . . . and women who have had ENOUGH.
464 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2026
About the author
Alexandra Potter
29 books2,583 followersAlexandra Potter is the best-selling author of fifteen romantic comedy fiction novels including Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up (which is now the basis of a major US TV show, NOT DEAD YET on ABC, Hulu and Disney+) MORE Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up, One Good Thing and her latest novel, SO, I MET THIS GUY.... These titles have been published in twenty-five territories and have sold millions of copies worldwide (making the bestseller charts in the UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Serbia).
Yorkshire born and raised, Alexandra lives in London with her Californian husband and their Bosnian rescue dog. When she's not writing or travelling, she's getting out into nature, trying not to look at her phone and navigating this thing called mid-life.
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Yorkshire born and raised, Alexandra lives in London with her Californian husband and their Bosnian rescue dog. When she's not writing or travelling, she's getting out into nature, trying not to look at her phone and navigating this thing called mid-life.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I've read a couple of books by this author now and I do like the way she writes. Her sense of humour and wit also works well on page.
In this book we are following Maggie and Flick. Maggie is in her late forties when we met her, she's living in a damp caravan on a friend's field.
Flick is mid twenties, she a journalist at a local newspaper and trying to get a break, there's only so long she can write about pole dancing pensioners.
When these two lives collide, we are treated to a road trip around Europe.
I think this particular trope makes a fairly unsurprising plot line, it was obvious from early on where this was going however it was fun, action packed and I enjoyed the read.
If you enjoyed watching Inventing Anna or The Tinder Swindler, you will enjoy this book.
Four stars.
In this book we are following Maggie and Flick. Maggie is in her late forties when we met her, she's living in a damp caravan on a friend's field.
Flick is mid twenties, she a journalist at a local newspaper and trying to get a break, there's only so long she can write about pole dancing pensioners.
When these two lives collide, we are treated to a road trip around Europe.
I think this particular trope makes a fairly unsurprising plot line, it was obvious from early on where this was going however it was fun, action packed and I enjoyed the read.
If you enjoyed watching Inventing Anna or The Tinder Swindler, you will enjoy this book.
Four stars.
February 26, 2026
This was so fun on audio!
If you’re a fan of books from Clare Pooley or Colleen Oakley, you’ll enjoy this one!
If you’re a fan of books from Clare Pooley or Colleen Oakley, you’ll enjoy this one!
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November 12, 2025AAAAAAHHH GOT A PROOF IM SO EXCITED
November 20, 2025
A new Alexandra Potter book! With a brilliant title and catchy cover! So excited...!
Yes, I was excited. Until I started reading it. Already from the beginning I had problems with getting into the book, into the characters' heads, to get on with the writing style. I hoped, OK, the more I read, the better it will be. It wasn't. I can't remember when I've read such a weak book - really. It pains me, it makes me sad because, you know, Alexandra Potter! But this book was one huge mistake for me. Nothing worked there. The plot was absolutely under - developed, there was nothing happening, the characters were wooden and everything seemed so forced. Billed as a romantic comedy, but I found neither romance nor comedy - this is why I don't trust the quotes on the cover anymore. The plot was faaaaar too stretched and unbelievable and as much as I enjoy a little craziness, it was another level of farcical.
I get what the author wanted to tell us with this book and the subject is a very important one, but really, eventually I couldn't care less about what's going to happen to Maggie and Flick and what's his name. I had a feeling we are turning in circles and that the author's heart was not there among the pages.
Nevertheless, if you think you need a book about finding yourself after a big crash, about gaining confidence and feeling sure in your own skin again, set in a south of sunny Europe, try this one.
Yes, I was excited. Until I started reading it. Already from the beginning I had problems with getting into the book, into the characters' heads, to get on with the writing style. I hoped, OK, the more I read, the better it will be. It wasn't. I can't remember when I've read such a weak book - really. It pains me, it makes me sad because, you know, Alexandra Potter! But this book was one huge mistake for me. Nothing worked there. The plot was absolutely under - developed, there was nothing happening, the characters were wooden and everything seemed so forced. Billed as a romantic comedy, but I found neither romance nor comedy - this is why I don't trust the quotes on the cover anymore. The plot was faaaaar too stretched and unbelievable and as much as I enjoy a little craziness, it was another level of farcical.
I get what the author wanted to tell us with this book and the subject is a very important one, but really, eventually I couldn't care less about what's going to happen to Maggie and Flick and what's his name. I had a feeling we are turning in circles and that the author's heart was not there among the pages.
Nevertheless, if you think you need a book about finding yourself after a big crash, about gaining confidence and feeling sure in your own skin again, set in a south of sunny Europe, try this one.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such an enjoyable read! I am a huge mood reader and know it almost certainly would have been a 5⭐ read had I been reading it when I was on holiday somewhere sunny. But reading a book set exploring Italy, Spain, and Portugal while shivering in Scotland in December was still fun!
I loved Flick and Maggie's friendship. They were both great characters with their own storyline but them coming together made so happy.
Alexandra Potter always writes such beautifully uplifting stories full of hope and this was no exception!
I definitely recommend this read and know I will be buying a copy for my mum when it's released next month!
Thank you to netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I loved Flick and Maggie's friendship. They were both great characters with their own storyline but them coming together made so happy.
Alexandra Potter always writes such beautifully uplifting stories full of hope and this was no exception!
I definitely recommend this read and know I will be buying a copy for my mum when it's released next month!
Thank you to netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 9, 2026
My apologies to the author for such a late review.
This was really good fun with a serious undercurrent. A quick read/listen that was sweet heartfelt and funny. I loved the age gap friendship that blossomed between our twi fmcs and can see this playing well for the big screen. A nice distraction from the world. Well written and narrated beautifully!
Huge thanks to MacMillan via NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧 which is available now.
This was really good fun with a serious undercurrent. A quick read/listen that was sweet heartfelt and funny. I loved the age gap friendship that blossomed between our twi fmcs and can see this playing well for the big screen. A nice distraction from the world. Well written and narrated beautifully!
Huge thanks to MacMillan via NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧 which is available now.
February 6, 2026
Maggie Fletcher has been left with nothing after her fiancé, Theo, disappeared along with all her money, her father’s watch, and her self esteem. Having been forced to trade her comfortable flat for a shabby caravan in the middle of a farmer’s field, all Maggie wants is to be left alone.
Journalist Flick Lomax is certain she’s destined to report on more than missing cats, pole-dancing pensioners, and wayward sheep, so when she overhears gossip about a victim of a romance fraudster, she’s keen to write a feature on the phenomenon in the hope of boosting her career.
Despite the lack of encouragement from her boss and her boyfriend, Flick is determined to get her exclusive and with a tip on the whereabouts of the love rat Theo, and a few white lies, she convinces Maggie to join her on a mission to find and expose him.
What begins as a hunt for Theo becomes a journey of self discovery as Flick and Maggie chase their quarry across Europe.
The road trip that begins in Monte Carlo takes the pair through Rome, The Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Mallorca, Ibiza, Valencia, Malaga and Tangier. I really enjoyed the glimpses of these exotic (to me) European locations.
Maggie is a sympathetic character whom Potter portrays with compassion. It is lovely to witness Maggie slowly realise that the shame and humiliation of Theo’s betrayal is not hers to carry. Hundreds of thousands of women (and men) fall victim to romance fraudsters across the globe every year, and while the financial loss is estimated to be in the billions, it is the personal betrayal that exacts a higher price. Maggie was left shattered by Theo’s duplicity, not only was she financially decimated resulting in the loss of her home and business, Theo also stole her pride, her confidence, and her ability to trust anyone, including herself.
It’s equally gratifying to see Flick develop confidence in what she wants for her future, especially in terms of her relationship. Her tenacity and fake-it-til-you-make-it approach is an admirable trait for a reporter, and a good foil to Maggie’s equivocation.
The friendship that develops between Flick and Maggie, despite their disparate ages, is a highlight of the novel. I enjoyed their banter, and almost felt like I was accompanying them on their adventure. There’s also a twist to their relationship that adds a surprise to what may have otherwise been a predictable storyline.
Written with humour, warmth and compassion So, I Met This Guy… by Alexandra Potter is a well paced read that offers fun, adventure, and justice.
Journalist Flick Lomax is certain she’s destined to report on more than missing cats, pole-dancing pensioners, and wayward sheep, so when she overhears gossip about a victim of a romance fraudster, she’s keen to write a feature on the phenomenon in the hope of boosting her career.
Despite the lack of encouragement from her boss and her boyfriend, Flick is determined to get her exclusive and with a tip on the whereabouts of the love rat Theo, and a few white lies, she convinces Maggie to join her on a mission to find and expose him.
What begins as a hunt for Theo becomes a journey of self discovery as Flick and Maggie chase their quarry across Europe.
The road trip that begins in Monte Carlo takes the pair through Rome, The Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Mallorca, Ibiza, Valencia, Malaga and Tangier. I really enjoyed the glimpses of these exotic (to me) European locations.
Maggie is a sympathetic character whom Potter portrays with compassion. It is lovely to witness Maggie slowly realise that the shame and humiliation of Theo’s betrayal is not hers to carry. Hundreds of thousands of women (and men) fall victim to romance fraudsters across the globe every year, and while the financial loss is estimated to be in the billions, it is the personal betrayal that exacts a higher price. Maggie was left shattered by Theo’s duplicity, not only was she financially decimated resulting in the loss of her home and business, Theo also stole her pride, her confidence, and her ability to trust anyone, including herself.
It’s equally gratifying to see Flick develop confidence in what she wants for her future, especially in terms of her relationship. Her tenacity and fake-it-til-you-make-it approach is an admirable trait for a reporter, and a good foil to Maggie’s equivocation.
The friendship that develops between Flick and Maggie, despite their disparate ages, is a highlight of the novel. I enjoyed their banter, and almost felt like I was accompanying them on their adventure. There’s also a twist to their relationship that adds a surprise to what may have otherwise been a predictable storyline.
Written with humour, warmth and compassion So, I Met This Guy… by Alexandra Potter is a well paced read that offers fun, adventure, and justice.
August 10, 2026
I absolutely adored this book. It’s about women from multiple generations connecting to take down a con man, but ends up being about so much more. I don’t want to spoil a single thing, I just want you all to go read it! Perfect end to my summer of reading. 🥰
May 14, 2026
I've enjoyed listening to this one. It made me LOL a few times. While the initial goal is confronting the con man for justice, the journey ultimately forces both women to rediscover themselves, their confidence, and their inner strength.
Primary and Secondary Characters
Maggie Fletcher - 49-year-old gallery owner, is scammed out of her home, life savings, and self-esteem by her seemingly perfect fiancé.
Theo Stratin - a highly calculated, charming professional con artist who targets successful women, love-bombs them, and steals their life savings.
Flick - a young, fiercely ambitious 26-year-old junior reporter who catalyzes the story.
Birdy - an incredibly wealthy socialite who is always draped in designer clothes and dripping in expensive jewelry.
George - Maggie's long-time friend.
Primary and Secondary Characters
Maggie Fletcher - 49-year-old gallery owner, is scammed out of her home, life savings, and self-esteem by her seemingly perfect fiancé.
Theo Stratin - a highly calculated, charming professional con artist who targets successful women, love-bombs them, and steals their life savings.
Flick - a young, fiercely ambitious 26-year-old junior reporter who catalyzes the story.
Birdy - an incredibly wealthy socialite who is always draped in designer clothes and dripping in expensive jewelry.
George - Maggie's long-time friend.
August 21, 2026
Good vibes easy read with a fun plot twist and the main character is called Maggie xo
March 26, 2026
This was such a fun road trip as two women, one aged 50 and the in her late 20s, chase a romance fraudster across Europe. So, I Met This Guy is not at all the romance I expected it to be. It's much more about finding yourself, and I loved its exploration of female as well as intergenerational friendships.
Maggie (nearly 50) and Flick (27) are such opposites, and I loved their united front to gain retribution against the man who stole Maggie's heart, her home, and her life savings. Their friendship is absolutely charming and delightful, and it grows exponentially as they crisscross Europe from Monte Carlo to Rome to Ibiza and to Valencia, Sicily, and Morocco.
Maggie is completely sympathetic and is portrayed with warmth and compassion. I loved watching her grow into herself and understand that the Theo’s betrayal says much more about him than her. Flick was young and full of energy, struggling to the right path for her career as well as her romantic relationship. Filled with friendship and humor, Maggie and Flick learn it's not just about finding the guy but finding themselves.
If you enjoy books that bring joy, that spotlight women, or take you on a journey, So, I Met This Guy may be perfect for you.
Many thanks to Zibby Publishing for my complimentary ARC and to Libro FM for the ALC, narrated beautifully by Shelley Conn!
Maggie (nearly 50) and Flick (27) are such opposites, and I loved their united front to gain retribution against the man who stole Maggie's heart, her home, and her life savings. Their friendship is absolutely charming and delightful, and it grows exponentially as they crisscross Europe from Monte Carlo to Rome to Ibiza and to Valencia, Sicily, and Morocco.
Maggie is completely sympathetic and is portrayed with warmth and compassion. I loved watching her grow into herself and understand that the Theo’s betrayal says much more about him than her. Flick was young and full of energy, struggling to the right path for her career as well as her romantic relationship. Filled with friendship and humor, Maggie and Flick learn it's not just about finding the guy but finding themselves.
If you enjoy books that bring joy, that spotlight women, or take you on a journey, So, I Met This Guy may be perfect for you.
Many thanks to Zibby Publishing for my complimentary ARC and to Libro FM for the ALC, narrated beautifully by Shelley Conn!
February 23, 2026
In this novel, Maggie is almost 50 and living with literally nothing after the con man she thought was her fiancé stole all her money. She is approached by 20something journalist Flick who works for a very small local paper, but proposes to Maggie that she work with her to write a story about romance fraud. And before long, the two of them are gallivanting around Europe trying to track the con man down - but more importantly, developing a wonderful friendship that gives them both confidence.
I try to go into books mostly blind so I didn’t really know much about this one going in and assumed it was a rom com which it is not at all, though it does have the light breezy tone of what we used to call “chick lit.” It was a really fun and different read - loved the capers, loved the fun travelogue, and most of all loved the unlikely friendship that developed between Flick and Maggie.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my e-ARC; all opinions are my own.
I try to go into books mostly blind so I didn’t really know much about this one going in and assumed it was a rom com which it is not at all, though it does have the light breezy tone of what we used to call “chick lit.” It was a really fun and different read - loved the capers, loved the fun travelogue, and most of all loved the unlikely friendship that developed between Flick and Maggie.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my e-ARC; all opinions are my own.
February 25, 2026
A great holiday read!
September 24, 2026
So, I Met This Guy is a fun and engaging story about the power of friendship and the joy in finding yourself.
I was pulled into the story right from the hilarious prologue and I was eager to see what led to this cat and mouse chase.
I really enjoyed this story about letting go of anger and moving on. Potter champions women supporting women with a plot full of hilarious misadventure and loads of fun.
If you are after a light read that is loads of fun I recommend So, I Met This Guy.
Perfect for readers of Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes and Paige Toon.
Read my full review at: https://theburgeoningbookshelf.blogsp...
I was pulled into the story right from the hilarious prologue and I was eager to see what led to this cat and mouse chase.
I really enjoyed this story about letting go of anger and moving on. Potter champions women supporting women with a plot full of hilarious misadventure and loads of fun.
If you are after a light read that is loads of fun I recommend So, I Met This Guy.
Perfect for readers of Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes and Paige Toon.
Read my full review at: https://theburgeoningbookshelf.blogsp...
August 27, 2026
2.5 stars
The concept of the book got my attention but I feel as though the story fell flat
The pros:
The author did a very good job showing readers the red flags in relationships especially one in which the person is a scammer and how they manipulate and deceive people to get what they want.
Birdy was the best unexpected character out of the entire book.
The cons:
We were constantly jumping in and out of the two main characters pov in the same scene and same paragraph. Usually you give space and make it obvious when switching pov or change it in the next chapter. It got confusing sometimes keeping track who was thinking what and who was saying what.
I wanted to enjoy the characters more, but there was something about them that I just couldn’t connect with or seem to enjoy.
The dialogue was too cheesy
The story was drawn out it didn’t need to be a 400 page book.
Some of the sentences read long it didn’t give me time to breath.
It wasn’t always clear who was talking
The concept of the book got my attention but I feel as though the story fell flat
The pros:
The author did a very good job showing readers the red flags in relationships especially one in which the person is a scammer and how they manipulate and deceive people to get what they want.
Birdy was the best unexpected character out of the entire book.
The cons:
We were constantly jumping in and out of the two main characters pov in the same scene and same paragraph. Usually you give space and make it obvious when switching pov or change it in the next chapter. It got confusing sometimes keeping track who was thinking what and who was saying what.
I wanted to enjoy the characters more, but there was something about them that I just couldn’t connect with or seem to enjoy.
The dialogue was too cheesy
The story was drawn out it didn’t need to be a 400 page book.
Some of the sentences read long it didn’t give me time to breath.
It wasn’t always clear who was talking
January 25, 2026
This was a really enjoyable read even though it was pretty obvious which direction the plot was going to go in. I especially loved the friendship between Flick & Maggie that was definitely the highlight of the book for me.
This was my first read by Alexandra Potter and I thought she was a great author; her humour genuinely made me laugh out loud. I was lucky enough to receive an e- & audio ARC of this book & I thought the narrator did an excellent job they really kept me intrigued throughout. I can 100% see this being a big summer read, perfect for a sunny afternoon.
This was my first read by Alexandra Potter and I thought she was a great author; her humour genuinely made me laugh out loud. I was lucky enough to receive an e- & audio ARC of this book & I thought the narrator did an excellent job they really kept me intrigued throughout. I can 100% see this being a big summer read, perfect for a sunny afternoon.
July 11, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💫 3.5/5
𝙰 𝚏𝚞𝚗 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚠𝚘 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚊 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚒𝚐 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚊 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚊𝚞𝚍𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛.
𝙰 𝚎𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚌𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚑𝚞𝚗 𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖!
𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞'𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝'𝚜 𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚍𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚙𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚊 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍.
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐈 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 ’𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭.
𝙰 𝚏𝚞𝚗 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚠𝚘 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚊 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚒𝚐 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚊 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚊𝚞𝚍𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛.
𝙰 𝚎𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚌𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚑𝚞𝚗 𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖!
𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞'𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝'𝚜 𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚍𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚙𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚊 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍.
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐈 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 ’𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭.
February 5, 2026
really found this so funny, the characters were hilarious, and couldn't stop reading
October 31, 2026
This book is an absolute joy. Engaging, silly, funny, beautiful and heartbreaking, sometimes all at once.
While the overarching story was fairly clear from early on, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the twists along the way. A few that I genuinely didn’t see coming, especially for this type of book!
But I think what makes this story so lovely is that it’s not really about the destination. It’s about everything that happens along the way. The little moments, the conversations, the unexpected connections and all those seemingly insignificant things that make up the gaps in between. The book even touches on this idea itself, and I think the author does a wonderful job of bringing it to life.
There’s also something about the found family trope that I will never get tired of. The friendships, the connections, the sense of belonging and the people who unexpectedly become your people. It’s full of warmth and women-forward energy, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming ones too.
And underneath all the fun and silliness, there’s a very real issue being explored.
It’s beautiful, it’s funny, it gets you in the feels, and it’s ultimately a lovely reminder that sometimes the best parts of a story (and life) aren’t the big milestones, but all the little moments in between.
While the overarching story was fairly clear from early on, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the twists along the way. A few that I genuinely didn’t see coming, especially for this type of book!
But I think what makes this story so lovely is that it’s not really about the destination. It’s about everything that happens along the way. The little moments, the conversations, the unexpected connections and all those seemingly insignificant things that make up the gaps in between. The book even touches on this idea itself, and I think the author does a wonderful job of bringing it to life.
There’s also something about the found family trope that I will never get tired of. The friendships, the connections, the sense of belonging and the people who unexpectedly become your people. It’s full of warmth and women-forward energy, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming ones too.
And underneath all the fun and silliness, there’s a very real issue being explored.
It’s beautiful, it’s funny, it gets you in the feels, and it’s ultimately a lovely reminder that sometimes the best parts of a story (and life) aren’t the big milestones, but all the little moments in between.
February 23, 2026
This was a great story of female friendship and women getting revenge on despicable men. Maggie is about to turn 50 and living out of her van after getting scammed out of all of her money by a romance fraudster. Felicity is a 26 year old reporter looking for a story that will give her a big career break.
Together the two women embark on a life-changing road trip across Europe trying to track down the man who robbed Maggie and get some justice. Neither expects to find a life long friendship and even a little romance among all the exciting tourist spots they visit.
Great on audio, this story had me tearing up and roaring in triumph. There was also a few twists I didn’t see coming and a fun reverse con heist ending that had me cackling. 10/10 recommend for all the fans of feminist stories about older women.
Together the two women embark on a life-changing road trip across Europe trying to track down the man who robbed Maggie and get some justice. Neither expects to find a life long friendship and even a little romance among all the exciting tourist spots they visit.
Great on audio, this story had me tearing up and roaring in triumph. There was also a few twists I didn’t see coming and a fun reverse con heist ending that had me cackling. 10/10 recommend for all the fans of feminist stories about older women.
December 30, 2025
Love a good dose of Alexandra Potter. I’ve been reading her books for over 12 years so I was looking forward to this one. This book wasn’t quite the same humour level as confessions of a 40 something but there was more raw emotion. The story tracks Maggie who has lost everything to a lovebomb fraudster and Flick a junior journalist looking for her big break as they journey into the unknown to catch Theo and bring him to justice.
I loved the friendship Maggie and Flick built. A couple of great twists in the story. Another great read by Potter. I’m ready to go back through her back catalogue to find my next adventure.
I loved the friendship Maggie and Flick built. A couple of great twists in the story. Another great read by Potter. I’m ready to go back through her back catalogue to find my next adventure.
March 23, 2026
Cute story. A middle aged woman falls for a romance fraudster who ends up taking her business, her home, and her life savings while professing to love her and wanting to marry her. A young reporter meets Maggie who has nothing to her name now. She convinces her to go on a wild European chase to try to catch the culprit. Lots of adventures and laughs. A little slow at times, but overall a fun read.
July 16, 2026
This was my first book by this author and I have to say that I enjoyed her style of writing.
I loved the friendship of the two main characters, Maggie and Flick. The book had humor, which is a bonus when it comes to the background of the story and made it the perfect read for me.
I also love when a book grabs my attention to the point where all I want to do is read all day and this book certainly did that!
Highly recommend this book!
4/5
I loved the friendship of the two main characters, Maggie and Flick. The book had humor, which is a bonus when it comes to the background of the story and made it the perfect read for me.
I also love when a book grabs my attention to the point where all I want to do is read all day and this book certainly did that!
Highly recommend this book!
4/5
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October 27, 2026Cute, fun, silly. I love Alexandra Potter's books when I need something light and frivolous.
Loved the cross-generational friendship especially in this one. And also loved a main character being 50! Lets encourage women over the age of 35 being heroes in rom-coms! (Although I suppose this was categorically NOT a rom-com, although it had that vibe!).
Loved the cross-generational friendship especially in this one. And also loved a main character being 50! Lets encourage women over the age of 35 being heroes in rom-coms! (Although I suppose this was categorically NOT a rom-com, although it had that vibe!).
August 24, 2026
Great summer read! I really liked the dynamic between the two main characters and I enjoyed reading about all the different places they visited, I could really imagine myself on the trip with them - perfect for reading on holiday. It was very funny in places and lots of unexpected twists!
September 2, 2026
This is my second Alexandra Potter book and it won’t be my last. Great main characters, especially Birdy would love an acquaintance like her. Enjoyed reading about all the places Maggie and Flick went to and was good to see how their story unfolded.
April 19, 2026
3.5 star
June 22, 2026
just finished hacks and this rlly compliments it
July 18, 2026
fun enough for my train ride but a bit silly, and not always in a good way. ending was quite poor. reminded me a lot of Don’t Let Him In, which i think was much better written.
August 24, 2026
Really enjoyed it, another easy, summer read.
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