"Fun and engaging but with thought-provoking twists that deepen the emotional impact beyond light romantic comedy." - Kirkus Reviews
"McFarlane brings a welcome dose of reality to the fake office romance trope with flawed, honest, but still endearing protagonists. . . McFarlane's arch humor and earnest characters make this familiar plot feel fresh, fun, and genuinely moving. This is a delightful rom-com full of sass, sparkle, and heart. " - Publishers Weekly on If I Never Met You
"Readers who swarm to contemporary romance authors like Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey. . . will enjoy this title." - Booklist on If I Never Met You
"McFarlane delivers a novel with heart and humor, comprised of laugh-out-loud one liners, outrageous comedic scenes, and a Nana who deserves a medal for her non-filtered tongue. Meanwhile, she isn't afraid to explore the grief process as Georgina processes her father's death, and a mixture of emotions are evoked as Georgina goes on a journey of self-discovery, complete with her hot pink fur coat." - Booklist
"Bridget Jones, you've got some competition." - Marie Claire
"McFarlane uses Georgina's voice to explore how humor is used to mask pain as well as to help understand and get through it. Successful as both a romantic comedy and an insightful look into finding one's voice, this is a story readers will flock to for the laughs and remember for its realness." - Library Journal
"This book about the tangled web of unrequited love between long-term friends made me sob early on, and laugh hard enough to make up for it later. McFarlane is one of my all-time favorite writers now." - Emily Henry
"Honestly, I cannot remember the last book I loved as much. . . What a luminous, heart-achingly beautiful love letter to friendship. Knockout!" - Josie Silver, New York Times bestselling author of The Two Lives of Lydia Bird
"It's a long time since I loved any book as much. [Mhairi's] so BRILLIANT on relationships, friendships and emotions. Her characters are nuanced, convincing and loveable. She deserves massive praise and recognition. I loved loved loved this book." - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of Grown Ups
"McFarlane deftly balances the weight of grief and secrets with the lighthearted banter of both long friendships and surprising new connections. There is a romantic plot line, but the real love story will be between readers and Eve as she tries to figure out how to put her life back together, or if she even wants to. Charming, emotionally satisfying, and unforgettable." - Booklist (starred review)
"McFarlane balances sensitive observations on love, death, and friendship with an intoxicating sense of humor as Eve imagines Susie's witty asides in her head. Eve has a way with words and her ebullient narration delights. . . an engaging protagonist whose complex emotions keep the pages turning. . . [A] dynamic story of friendship, forgiveness, and finding love where it's least expected. . ." - Publishers Weekly
"McFarlane's romances are always worth the journey. With incredible warmth, humor and humanity, they stir such deep empathy and engagement that you won't just watch the characters' cathartic experiences; you'll feel them. Likewise, you won't just admire this group friendship; you'll feel like you're a part of it, and that you're all the better for it." - BookPage
"Mhairi McFarlane's voice is as clear as a bell-she makes you laugh, but she also makes you feel. I adore her!" - Sally Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game and Second First Impressions, on If I Never Met You
