The Flatshare

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Deliciously funny and truly uplifting, this is a heartwarming story of friendship, love and starting over Utterly charming... a Richard Curtis rom-com that also has its feet firmly planted in real life... above all else, it's funny and winning * Stylist * It's funny and charming but there are moments of real poignancy, too. Guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face * Good Housekeeping * The Flatshare is a huge, heartwarming triumph * Josie Silver, author of One Day in December * Set to become the romcom of the year with its loveable characters, comic situations and deeply satisfying love story - a Sleepless In Seattle for the 21st century * Sunday Express * I loved the way various strands of Tiffy and Leon's lives were crocheted together ... A warm, colourful, unique story and a thoroughly enjoyable read * Sarah Haywood * Funny, emotional and uplifting ... you'll devour this well-written debut * Sun * A quirky, feelgood read, bursting with character and warmth * Prima * Whip-smart and joyful, an original, delightful and thoroughly engaging love story Touching, funny and skilful, a delightful read * Katie Fforde * Charming * Sun * In the league of Bridget Jones and Marian Keyes' Walsh sister books... Fresh, funny and feel-good... the perfect antidote to any bad day A beautiful, hope-filled, joyful triumph of a book Incredibly uplifting and joyous. I spent the last few hours with a massive smile on my face. I have fallen head over heels in love with Tiffy and Leon, and indeed with this book A fresh, funny, quirky feelgood read with real heart * Mike Gayle * This will be THE heart-warming summer read of 2019 Breaks your heart AND puts it back together An utterly magical read! * Lauren North * A gorgeously written, highly original love story A sweet, funny, beautifully written romance The Flatshare is original, charming, warm and properly funny. I loved it * Keris Stainton * This wee smasher is up-lit/romcom at its best * Sunday Post * Uproariously funny with characters you fall for from the first page * Woman & Home * The last book to completely emotionally absorb me in this way was Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and I think fans of that will adore this. . . addictively readable * Daisy Buchanan, Brides Magazine * Each novel is like if Richard Curtis and Nora Ephron made a story baby * Zoella Book Club * An inspired premise... Much Up Lit, often characterised by infantilising whimsy and pat resolutions, raises this reviewer's hackles. The zesty Flatshare, however, proves a tonic * Sunday Times * There's no denying the sparky charm of this rather quirky love story * Sunday Mirror * Funny and uplifting... a heart-warming story of friendship and love. The smart, original writing makes for a compelling, emotionally intelligent and thoughtful book about love. It's fiction to make you feel good - endlessly enjoyable and brilliant fun * Daily Express * I couldn't get enough of Tiffy and Leon in this funny and uplifting tale * Sun * A heart-warming read * i newspaper * Cheer up your commute * Grazia * Heartwarming and brilliant * Closer * An unashamed romantic comedy, this is a delight, with two main characters you can't help rooting for * Heat * This book covers some heavy subjects, yet it leaves you feeling joyful. A fantastic debut! * Women's Weekly * Heartwarming * Bella * A charming and hugely promising debut * Irish Independent * Leaves you feeling utterly joyful. A unique premise and a fantastic debut * Woman's Own * Beth O'Leary's first novel is feel-good fiction at its best * Independent * A boy-shouldn't-meet-girl screwball comedy with an ingenious premise * Sunday Times Culture * Perfect holiday reading * Irish Examiner * It's funny and charming but there are moments of real poignancy, too. Guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face * Good Housekeeping * The Flatshare was a triumph of screwball pacing and plotting * Daily Mail *