The Love Square

by Laura Jane Williams

Overview

‘A touching rom-com about difficult romantic choices … With plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is sure to please.’ Publishers Weekly

‘[A] funny yet serious story of survival, recovery, romantic complications, difficult choices, and love.’ Booklist

She’s single. But it can still be complicated…

Penny Bridge has always been unlucky in love.

So she can’t believe it when she meets a remarkable new man.

Followed by another.

And then another…

And all of them want to date her.

Penny has to choose between three. But are any of them The One?

The bestselling author of Our Stop will have you laughing, crying and cheering Penny on in this funny and feel-good exploration of hope, romance and the trust it takes to finally fall in love. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane’s If I Never Met You and Beth O’Leary’s The Flatshare.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008414030
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	02/09/2021
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	1,048,774
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Laura Jane Williams is a writer whose work has appeared everywhere from the Guardian to Buzzfeed, Stylist, Closer, the Metro and the Telegraph. She is Grazia’s former dating columnist, and the author of two previous works of non-fiction: Ice Cream for Breakfast and Becoming, as well as the bestselling novel Our Stop.

Editorial Reviews

12/14/2020

Williams (Our Stop) spins a touching rom-com about difficult romantic choices. Unlucky in love Penny Bridge, owner of a popular café in bougie North London, has been single for the past five years. But that changes when Francesco Cipolla, one of London’s most famous pastry chefs, walks into her café and the pair quickly hit it off. They begin dating and their relationship convinces Penny that love is possible—but then her beloved uncle has a heart attack, and Penny leaves both London and Francesco behind to take over her uncle’s gastro pub in the countryside. A perceived betrayal by Francesco before she leaves sours her feelings for him, making her receptive to the advances of Thomas, a former schoolmate she reconnects with, and Priyesh, the pub’s prim wine merchant. But as both men vie for her affections, Penny and Francesco tentatively start communicating again—and his surprise announcement that he’s coming to visit forces Penny to make a difficult decision. The complicated relationships will win over fans of love triangle tropes, and the unconventional dynamics of Penny’s close-knit family create plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. This is sure to please. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Love Square:

‘Fresh, funny and smart, The Love Square celebrates the messy joy that is modern love. It’s full of delicious food and real kindness and sexy men… what’s not to like?!’ Beth O’Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare

‘Joyful and romantic, The Love Square seems tailor-made for summer.’ Cosmopolitan

‘A funny, heartwarming novel about hope and romance’ Red

‘We adored this very funny book’ Closer
 
‘A hilarious and brilliantly written story from one of our favourite writers’ Bella
 
‘This funny, uplifting read is balm for the soul’ Fabulous

‘Charming and full of warmth. I loved Penny (and her hair), and laughed a LOT at her misadventures. This is the book equivalent of a big hug.’ Sophia Money-Coutts, bestselling author of The Plus One

‘A thoroughly modern love story. Smart and emotional – I couldn't put it down’ Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of Family for Beginners

‘Fresh, warm, and honest, The Love Square is a refreshingly different take on modern relationships.’ Louise O’Neill, bestselling author of Asking for It

‘Clever, hilarious and a total unbridled joy to read, get it now or prepare for the impending FOMO this summer when everyone else is talking about this brilliant book.’ Lucy Vine, bestselling author of Hot Mess

‘Devoured it in one day – the perfect cosy (but not twee) modern romance.’ The Strategist

‘It filled my heart with joy and eclipsed everything else going on in the world’ Lorna Cook, #1 bestselling author of The Forgotten Village

‘Fresh, funny and full of heart. I fell in love with Penny Bridge’ Nicola Gill, author of The Neighbours

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