Open Minded
Published on 15. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-00-859196-0 (ISBN)
Description
'Funny, smart and fresh' Reader review ?????
'A unique and very different take on the traditional RomCom . . . I adored Fliss and her relationship with Ash' Reader review ?????
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What if The One isn't the only one?
After nine years of dating, Holly is sure Will is going to propose. Instead, he shocks her by suggesting they open their relationship and date other people.
For the last three years, Fliss and Ash have been in a happily open relationship. But now they're turning thirty, he wants to close it, casting Fliss's whole approach to life into doubt.
When Fliss overhears Holly crying in the toilet during her first date in nine years, they agree to teach each other everything they know about open relationships and monogamy.
But perhaps they'll both learn that there's no one size fits all when it comes to relationships ...
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Praise for Chloe Seager
'I knew nothing about open relationships before this ... but this was an eye opening, fun and completely engrossing read' Rebecca Ryan, My Extraordinary Life
'A hilarious and sharp take on not just romantic relationships but friendships too with incredibly relatable characters and dating experiences. I LOVED IT' Kate Weston, You May Now Kill the Bride
'Funny, charming and unique, I'll be thinking about Fliss and Holly's friendship for a long time' Lauren Forsythe, Dealbreakers
'A clever, funny and totally gripping look at modern relationships. I absolutely loved it!' Tom Ellen, The Lifeline
'Compelling' Daily Mail
'A unique and very different take on the traditional RomCom . . . I adored Fliss and her relationship with Ash' Reader review ?????
* * *
What if The One isn't the only one?
After nine years of dating, Holly is sure Will is going to propose. Instead, he shocks her by suggesting they open their relationship and date other people.
For the last three years, Fliss and Ash have been in a happily open relationship. But now they're turning thirty, he wants to close it, casting Fliss's whole approach to life into doubt.
When Fliss overhears Holly crying in the toilet during her first date in nine years, they agree to teach each other everything they know about open relationships and monogamy.
But perhaps they'll both learn that there's no one size fits all when it comes to relationships ...
* * *
Praise for Chloe Seager
'I knew nothing about open relationships before this ... but this was an eye opening, fun and completely engrossing read' Rebecca Ryan, My Extraordinary Life
'A hilarious and sharp take on not just romantic relationships but friendships too with incredibly relatable characters and dating experiences. I LOVED IT' Kate Weston, You May Now Kill the Bride
'Funny, charming and unique, I'll be thinking about Fliss and Holly's friendship for a long time' Lauren Forsythe, Dealbreakers
'A clever, funny and totally gripping look at modern relationships. I absolutely loved it!' Tom Ellen, The Lifeline
'Compelling' Daily Mail
Reviews / Votes
'Open Minded looks at women discovering a definition of love that works for them, and a powerful female friendship at the heart of the story makes this book a strong and fascinating read' My Weekly'I knew nothing about open relationships before this (beyond wondering how anyone had the time) but this was an eye opening, fun and completely engrossing read. I was thinking about Holly and Fliss for a long time after I was done. Truly spectacular.' Rebecca Ryan, My Extraordinary Life
'Funny, joyous and wise, this is a story which reminds us it's OK not to have the answers, to be working things out, and to be living life on our own terms.' Simon James Green, Noah Can't Even
'A clever, funny and totally gripping look at modern relationships. I absolutely loved it!' Tom Ellen, The Lifeline
'A joyful, chaotic exploration of love and monogamy. I absolutely fell for Fliss and Holly, and their relationship adventures in this gorgeous, funny novel. Laughs out loud guaranteed.' Lizzie Huxley-Jones, Make You Mine This Christmas
'Refreshingly candid, whip-smart and painfully funny. A perfect exploration of what it's like to navigate the never-ending challenges of love, dating and adulthood.' Hannah Tovey, The Education of Ivy Edwards
'A warm-hearted romcom for all kinds of curious daters...Whether the reader is committed to monogamy, polyamory, or something in between, Open Minded gives a chance to see in broad as well as more nuanced strokes how relatable characters might go about stepping outside of their comfort zones.' Lily Lindon, Double Booked 'Open Minded looks at women discovering a definition of love that works for them, and a powerful female friendship at the heart of the story makes this book a strong and fascinating read' My Weekly
'I knew nothing about open relationships before this (beyond wondering how anyone had the time) but this was an eye opening, fun and completely engrossing read. I was thinking about Holly and Fliss for a long time after I was done. Truly spectacular.' Rebecca Ryan, My Extraordinary Life
'Funny, joyous and wise, this is a story which reminds us it's OK not to have the answers, to be working things out, and to be living life on our own terms.' Simon James Green, Noah Can't Even
'A clever, funny and totally gripping look at modern relationships. I absolutely loved it!' Tom Ellen, The Lifeline
'A joyful, chaotic exploration of love and monogamy. I absolutely fell for Fliss and Holly, and their relationship adventures in this gorgeous, funny novel. Laughs out loud guaranteed.' Lizzie Huxley-Jones, Make You Mine This Christmas
'Refreshingly candid, whip-smart and painfully funny. A perfect exploration of what it's like to navigate the never-ending challenges of love, dating and adulthood.' Hannah Tovey, The Education of Ivy Edwards
'A warm-hearted romcom for all kinds of curious daters...Whether the reader is committed to monogamy, polyamory, or something in between, Open Minded gives a chance to see in broad as well as more nuanced strokes how relatable characters might go about stepping outside of their comfort zones.' Lily Lindon, Double Booked
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-859196-0 (9780008591960)
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Chloe Seager is a children's and YA agent at Madeleine Milburn Agency. Chloe lives in London and in her spare time she likes listening to noughties emo music, watching reality TV and shouting at Spurs games.
Open Minded is her debut adult novel and centres on relationships in all their diverse and messy glory. You can find her on Twitter @chloeseager and Instagram @chloenseager.
Open Minded is her debut adult novel and centres on relationships in all their diverse and messy glory. You can find her on Twitter @chloeseager and Instagram @chloenseager.