Mr Right Next Door - Kathryn Freeman

Genre: Romance / Comedy

Release Date: Expected 22nd January 2021

Mia has just started a new life in Manchester, miles away from her loving family but more importantly miles away from Pete - the ex who seemed so nice, until he wasn't. You know the one.

Alone and trying to figure things out, her main source of entertainment is people watching. Through her window, there's the immaculate woman who always looked lke she'd just stepped out of a salon even at 9 in the morning, and the extremely hot guy right across who's a fan of exercising with the curtains wide open.

Enter Luke, who feels like he's very old for 34. Keeping himself busy trying to save his Bar from becoming obselete, there isn't much time for love. Not as though he'd want it after what happened last time. But when a Green-Haired woman in a tracksuit enters the bar one night, she catches his attention. She wasn't vying for his attention like the other reguars, she definitely appreciated classic BritRock and could hold a damn good conversation. And she's also the girl who was quite obviously staring at him through his window in the mornings.

It started with just a few notes left in a window and a plan to try and bring the Bar into the 21st century. But are Mia and Luke really right for each other? Or are they just right next door?

The wonderful Universe of Kathyrn Freeman is back and better than ever; with familiar faces and places that we've grown to love (you don't need to have read the series before to follow this book but it'll definitely help!) With the eclectic cast of loveable characters that all play their parts - one of my favourites being Stan, Mias new neighbour and self-proclaimed 'Grumpy, overweight old man' who slowly becomes her partner in crime.

With a fresh take on a 'will-they-won't-they' - full of engaging dramas and pitfalls that sound like they could be coming from your best friend during a gossip session. Mr Right Next Door was hilarious funny, steamy and so sweet you might get a cavity.

Freeman once again has led us back into her world and it was simply, magically adorable and such a pleasure to read. I devoured this in one sitting and if you're looking for a romance fix, I think you will too.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you to NetGalley and Kathryn Freeman for an ARC.

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