'Mad About You' by Mhairi McFarlane follows the story of Harriet Hayley, a successful wedding photographer who receives a surprise proposal from her long-standing boyfriend, leading her to run away and seek refuge with Cal Clarke, the groom who ditched his bride at one of her recent weddings. As Harriet navigates through her past relationships and confronts emotional abuse, the book delves into themes of toxic relationships, female solidarity, and finding genuine love amidst turmoil. McFarlane's writing style combines humor and emotional depth, portraying realistic characters dealing with serious issues in a thoughtful and engaging manner.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include emotional abuse, gaslighting, online harassment, and the impact of past trauma.
Has Romance?
While the romance is present, it serves more as a subplot compared to the primary focus on Harriet's personal journey and friendships.
From The Publisher:
"[She] writes with a singular wit, charm, and emotional complexity, every word just right, every page brimming with delicious tension." - Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation
International bestseller Mhairi McFarlane delivers a sharp, emotional new novel about a woman who calls off her engagement to "the perfect man" and moves in with a charming stranger who makes her question everything about her life, her past, and the secrets she's kept for far too long...
Harriet Hatley is the most in-demand wedding photographer in town, but she doesn't believe in romance, loathes the idea of marriage, and thinks chocolate fountains are an abomination. Which is why, when her long-time partner proposes, she panics. Suddenly Harriet is single… and living down the hall from her ex. She needs a new apartment, like, yesterday.
Enter Cal Clarke, a hopeless romantic who just experienced his own wedding-related disaster. Harriet and Cal are like chalk and cheese, but as they go from strangers to roommates to friends, it becomes clear they're both running from something. When Harriet's most heavily guarded secret comes to light, her world implodes. And Cal, with his witty humor and gentle advice, is a surprising source of calm at the center of the storm.
With her career, friendships, and reputation on the line, Harriet must finally face her past in order to take control of her future. Because if she's willing to stop playing it safe and risk everything to share her truth, real love and happiness may be waiting on the other side...
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I feel like there was just too much going on with this one. The John storyline. The Scott storyline. The Cal storyline. The Roxy storyline. I almost wish I could’ve read more details or perspectives about just one of these. I honestly found myself doubting the protagonist and her truths for the middle third of the book. I sort of forced myself to finish this one, and I was hoping for a more exciting ending.
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Mad About You?
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