How to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe is a very enjoyable romcom, with a plus sized heroin who, while she does have issues, is at least comfortable in her own skin.
Haleigh has been in love with Jack for years, but after a disastrous trip several years before, they have agreed that they must remain friends and nothing more. Haleigh decides that she must make an effort once and for all to leave behind her hopes that she and Jack could be together, and allows 5 of her family and friends (including Jack) to set her up on two dates each. You can only imagine how those dates go.
I really enjoyed Haleigh and Jack’s story. They each had their own struggles to overcome, but it was fairly obvious, even to their family and friends, that they belonged together.
The only thing I didn’t really care for in this story, was the flashback scene to the encounter that bought about their decision to be just friends. That’s a me thing though, I just don’t generally enjoy flashback scenes in books, I find them kind of annoying.
If you’re looking for a feel good, friends to lovers to friends to lovers story, that will have you laughing out loud, then you’ll want to give this book a read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
How to Get a Life in Ten Dates releases on December 10 2024.
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