The First Date (The Zara Stoneley Romantic Comedy Collection)

Name: The First Date (The Zara Stoneley Romantic Comedy Collection)
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Zara Stoneley

Apr 2020 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

6 reviews

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Right place. Right time. Wrong guy ...

‘The novel equivalent of binge watching a tv series..."just one more chapter, who cares if it's 2am!" It's exactly the sort of novel you need with so much chaos in the world’ Sarah, Reader review

After breaking up with her childhood sweetheart, clueless dater Rosie has found herself in a boyfriend-drought. So when she finally swipes right on a guy who seems interested, she can’t wait to meet up in person.

Until she’s left standing alone. In a bar. Stood up.

Enter Noah. Confident, funny ... and a serial first dater. Offering to give Rosie a crash course in seduction, this could be just what she needs. Until her matchmaker turns out to be the best date she’s ever had – and Rosie wonders if she wants the fake dates to be the real ones after all ...

A hilarious, heartwarming romantic comedy about what happens when the wrong guy turns up at the right time, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Mhairi McFarlane.

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date!

Readers are loving The First Date:

‘Exactly the kind of great contemporary romance I’ve come to expect ...A really fun read!’ Sinead

‘If you're looking for a cute romantic comedy, look no further!’ MIchelle

‘A lovely and romantic novel that drew me in and never let go...couldn’t stop reading!’ Julia

‘Loved this book!’ Rachel

Right place. Right time. Wrong guy ... ‘The novel equivalent of binge watching a tv series..."just one more chapter, who cares if it's 2am!" It's exactly the sort of novel you need with so much chaos in the world’ Sarah, Reader review After breaking up with her childhood sweetheart, clueless dat...

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6 reviews

Grace J. Reviewerlady

April 28, 2020

Lots going on in this one - it's funny, tender and romantic. Rosie and Robbie were childhood sweethearts; when they split up it was for the best but Rosie is struggling to move on. She doesn't seem to be able to get past the 'first date' obstacle and turns to online dating. Then the guy doesn't turn up and she's left wondering what's wrong with her. Cue Noah - cute, funny, good-looking and confident but he confesses to only ever having a series of first dates - so when he offers to teach Rosie what he knows, they embark on a series of lessons . . . This is a super, light-hearted read with more than a few grains of truth sprinkled through the pages. There is so much more to this novel than just Rosie and Noah. There is a whole bunch of fabulous characters, not least of which is the dog! I loved this one, and raced through it, smiling and giggling and nodding my head. An uplifting, happy read, one I'm happy to recommend and give 4.5 glowing stars!

DJ Sakata

April 28, 2020

I always enjoy losing myself to Zara Stoneley’s giggle-snort and smirk-worthy levity, wry wit, and endearingly awkward and quirky characters who tend to be more than a bit chipped, frayed, or fully cracked. This cleverly penned, maddeningly paced, slowly evolving, and highly amusing tale appeared to be a hybrid of women’s fiction, romantic/comedy, family drama, and slow-burn romance. I adore Ms. Stoneley’s comedically descriptive, multi-faceted, and well-nuanced writing style; she entertains while requiring me to expend a bit of effort to get there, which flavors that HEA all the sweeter.

Alison Robinson

May 2, 2020

Three and a half stars. Rosie is that staple of romantic comedies, the frumpy woman who works in a bookshop. She and her long-term boyfriend have split up and she is trying to dip her toes in the dating pool but is totally clueless. When she gets stood up by her Tinder date she gets talking to an irritating guy at the bar, an obvious player, and he offers a crash-course in seduction to give her the confidence to chat up guys. Noah is a charming architect, he loves first dates but second and third not so much. He thinks he would be perfect as a seduction guru: encouraging Rosie to buy clothes that make her feel good, rather than just for comfort and convenience; giving her tips about they way men think; teaching her to feel fear and do it anyway. I enjoyed this but I found it dragged on a bit and I thought Noah's advice was mildly demeaning, pretty underwear makes you feel pretty, let men order you a drink because it makes them feel good etc. Overall, if you are looking for a makeover romance this is a fun read but it didn't feel different enough to catch my imagination. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

About the author

Zara Stoneley is the USA Today bestselling author of 'The Wedding Date'.

She lives in a Cheshire village with her family, a lively cockapoo called Harry, and a very bossy (and slightly evil) cat called Saffron.

Zara’s bestselling novels include 'No One Cancels Christmas', 'The Wedding Date', 'The Holiday Swap', 'Summer with the Country Village Vet', 'Blackberry Picking at Jasmine Cottage' and the popular Tippermere series – 'Stable Mates', 'Country Affairs' and 'Country Rivals'.

Zara Stoneley is the USA Today bestselling author of 'The Wedding Date'. She lives in a Cheshire village with her family, a lively cockapoo called Harry, and a very bossy (and slightly evil) cat called Saffron. Zara’s bestselling novels include 'No One Cancels Christmas', 'The Wedding Date', 'The...

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