Is She Really Going Out with Him?

Brigid says: After seeing a glowing review of this contemporary romance by MMD Book Clubber and WSIRN alum Kari Sweeney, I knew it would be right up my alley. The premise is fabulous, the banter is top notch, and it features one of my favorite romance tropes: only one bed. Anna Appleby, journalist and recent divorcée, is tasked with writing a new column about going on dates arranged by her young children. It just happens to run alongside a column about her (annoyingly handsome) coworker Will’s online dating experiences. Set in Bath, I adored spotting Jane Austen’s work and literary influence in the pages of this delightful love story. All of Anna’s hilariously relatable and Bridget Jones’ Diary-esque Google searches made me laugh out loud numerous times. While the chemistry in this book is quite sizzling, most of the steamy scene action is off-page. Audiobook fans, take note: I highly recommend listening to this, as Kerry Gilbert’s fantastic narration truly brings the characters to life. Plus, I can’t help but sing the catchy song by Joe Jackson every time I hear the title! (Closed door.)