![]() ![]() Likewise, the romance and fake-dating subplot were far less dramatic than what I was expecting-in the best way. At first, I struggled to reconcile this story with my expectations the first section of this book deals heavily with Laurie’s grief and struggle after the break-up, which is handled in a very realistic and tragic way that I was unprepared for. Mhairi McFarlane’s If I Never Met You is a deep exploration of the grief that comes with lost relationships, the roles other people play in our lives, and how we can rebuild and become stronger when we learn to trust ourselves, rather than shaping ourselves around the needs of others. When I heard the premise for this book, I expected a funny and lighthearted rom-com, but that is not what this book is. ![]() But with Laurie working to rebuild herself and Jamie contradicting her every expectation, the lines between what’s real and what’s for show begin to blur. ![]() The result: a fake dating scheme on social media that will allow both Laurie and Jamie to get what they want. Forced to work together at the same law firm is tough enough, but when Laurie finds out her ex-partner is expecting a baby with another woman only months after their breakup, she decides enough is enough when an opportunity falls into her lap in the form of the office playboy, Jamie, desperate to improve his reputation. Content warnings: emotional manipulation, depression, sexual harassment of a child, abuse.Īfter eighteen years with her high school sweetheart, Laurie’s partner suddenly ends things. ![]()
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