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If I Never Met You

A Novel

by Mhairi McFarlane

Narrator Sara Novak

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Length 11 hours 16 minutes

Language English

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Bookseller recommendation

“We meet Laurie as her partner of 18 years suddenly dumps her. What’s worse is that they are both lawyers at the same firm, then she finds that he was cheating on her. Devasted, but not willing to show it, she forms a pretend relationship with her firm’s lothario, Jamie, to prove how much she is not hurting, Laurie finds a comforting friend in Jamie and then some more. What I liked best about this book was Laurie’s relationship with her best friend and Jamie’s opening up to being in a loving relationship. You’ll cry, and cringe, and laugh, and you’ll have a very happy ending. I listened to a lot of great books in May, but this was probably one of my favorites. ”
— Karrie • Vroman's Bookstore

Bookseller recommendation

“I really love Mhairi's writing. It's the fluffy romance you need with the feminism and social justice you want! Her books are always so therapeutic. Like, yes, thank you for going through that existential journey Laurie, now I feel 10x more ready to face my obstacles and create the life I want. Mhairi McFarlane is one of my favorite authors now and I've been sleeping on her last two titles I haven't read because I don't want to be done! I'd say I wished she wrote faster, but I can be patient for quality.”
— Sara • Green Apple Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Mhairi McFarlane does it again with her latest novel, If I Never Met You. A mix of wit and heart and complex relationships that is relatable, relevant, savvy and fun. Her writing is bright and filled with sly insights into our human vulnerabilities and quirks. I always look forward to Mhairi’s novels and this one did not disappoint. Great narrator as well!”
— Samara • Otter Books

Summary
About the author

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...

Fiction Romance Humor

Sunday Times bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane was born in Scotland, and her unnecessarily confusing name is pronounced Vah-Ree. After some efforts at journalism, she started writing fiction and her first book, You Had Me At Hello, was an instant success. She's now written ten novels, and she lives in Nottingham with a man and a cat.