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Cancer (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Pedophilia (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), and Terminal illness (1 reviewer)Moderate
Infidelity (7 reviewers), Child death (5 reviewers), Sexual assault (4 reviewers), Cancer (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Sexism (3 reviewers), Terminal illness (3 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Pedophilia (2 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Chronic illness (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), and Car accident (1 reviewer)Minor
Pedophilia (8 reviewers), Cancer (4 reviewers), Child abuse (4 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Car accident (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Adult/minor relationship (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Infertility (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
lighthearted 72%
funny 68%
emotional 62%
hopeful 37%
relaxing 16%
reflective 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
adventurous 3%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 0%
funny 68%
emotional 62%
hopeful 37%
relaxing 16%
reflective 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
adventurous 3%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 0%
Pace
medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 16%
fast 18%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 0%Average rating
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Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane returns with another heartfelt romantic comedy perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Sophie Kinsella, or Sally Thorne.
If faking love is this easy... how do you know when it’s real?
When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling—not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility.
Jamie Carter doesn’t believe in love, but he needs a respectable, steady girlfriend to impress their bosses. Laurie wants a hot new man to give the rumor mill something else to talk about. It’s the perfect proposition: a fauxmance played out on social media, with strategically staged photographs and a specific end date in mind. With the plan hatched, Laurie and Jamie begin to flaunt their new couple status, to the astonishment—and jealousy—of their friends and colleagues. But there’s a fine line between pretending to be in love and actually falling for your charming, handsome fake boyfriend...
If faking love is this easy... how do you know when it’s real?
When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling—not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility.
Jamie Carter doesn’t believe in love, but he needs a respectable, steady girlfriend to impress their bosses. Laurie wants a hot new man to give the rumor mill something else to talk about. It’s the perfect proposition: a fauxmance played out on social media, with strategically staged photographs and a specific end date in mind. With the plan hatched, Laurie and Jamie begin to flaunt their new couple status, to the astonishment—and jealousy—of their friends and colleagues. But there’s a fine line between pretending to be in love and actually falling for your charming, handsome fake boyfriend...
Buy If I Never Met You
United States
Bookshop US
Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane returns with another heartfelt romantic comedy perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Sophie Kinsella, or Sally Thorne.
If faking love is this easy... how do you know when it’s real?
When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling—not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility.
Jamie Carter doesn’t believe in love, but he needs a respectable, steady girlfriend to impress their bosses. Laurie wants a hot new man to give the rumor mill something else to talk about. It’s the perfect proposition: a fauxmance played out on social media, with strategically staged photographs and a specific end date in mind. With the plan hatched, Laurie and Jamie begin to flaunt their new couple status, to the astonishment—and jealousy—of their friends and colleagues. But there’s a fine line between pretending to be in love and actually falling for your charming, handsome fake boyfriend...
If faking love is this easy... how do you know when it’s real?
When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling—not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility.
Jamie Carter doesn’t believe in love, but he needs a respectable, steady girlfriend to impress their bosses. Laurie wants a hot new man to give the rumor mill something else to talk about. It’s the perfect proposition: a fauxmance played out on social media, with strategically staged photographs and a specific end date in mind. With the plan hatched, Laurie and Jamie begin to flaunt their new couple status, to the astonishment—and jealousy—of their friends and colleagues. But there’s a fine line between pretending to be in love and actually falling for your charming, handsome fake boyfriend...
What the community thinks
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Cancer (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Pedophilia (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), and Terminal illness (1 reviewer)Moderate
Infidelity (7 reviewers), Child death (5 reviewers), Sexual assault (4 reviewers), Cancer (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Sexism (3 reviewers), Terminal illness (3 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Pedophilia (2 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Chronic illness (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), and Car accident (1 reviewer)Minor
Pedophilia (8 reviewers), Cancer (4 reviewers), Child abuse (4 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Car accident (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Adult/minor relationship (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Infertility (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
lighthearted 72%
funny 68%
emotional 62%
hopeful 37%
relaxing 16%
reflective 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
adventurous 3%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 0%
funny 68%
emotional 62%
hopeful 37%
relaxing 16%
reflective 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
adventurous 3%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 0%
Pace
medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 16%
fast 18%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 0%Average rating