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No Such Thing As Perfect
No Such Thing As Perfect
Oct 6, 2024 12:19 PM

Author:Emma Hughes

No Such Thing As Perfect

'I lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud, I was rooting for Laura from the first page. Tender, funny, smart and brilliantly observed. The perfect blend of uplifting escapism and social satire, an utter page turner and such a clever, perceptive moving one. I LOVED it!' DAISY BUCHANAN

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Laura Morrison's love life is far from perfect...

...In fact, she's all but given up on finding The One.

But then she gets the chance to trial a new dating service that will draw on everything she's ever done online to find her perfect match, and figures it's got to be worth a try.

Laura can't believe her luck when good-looking, kind, considerate Adam turns up for their first date. On paper he's...well...perfect.

Only now she's developing feelings for the person who led her to her "match" in the first place. Should she trust her instincts when it comes to who might really be Mr Right, even if it means proving the formula wrong?

Sharply-observed and laugh-out-loud funny, NO SUCH THING AS PERFECT is the perfect novel for anyone who has ever wondered if there's a formula for finding love.

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'Brimming with wit and razor sharp observations' SOPHIE COUSENS, author of This Time Next Year

'Poignant, warm and very, very clever, this is perfect for anyone who thinks they're the only one without the answers. I felt vindicated and lifted after I'd read it!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS

'I ADORED it! Fast, funny, relatable and super uplifting, with a genius premise and a loveable lead character I was hugely invested in. Every page had me hooked' HELLY ACTON

'I absolutely raced through No Such Thing As Perfect by the brilliant Emma Hughes. Hilarious, tender and oh so relatable, with a cracking cast of characters AND an adorable doggo' BETHANY CLIFT

'A fresh, funny, sexy tale of dating woes, family expectations, technological adventure, and loyal friendships, this book will make your world a brighter place' KATHERINE HEINY

'It is so funny (properly laugh-out-loud funny) and smart and full of characters I feel like I know' LAURA KAY

'Whip-smart on relationships, especially the trickiest of family dynamics, all so tenderly and charmingly drawn too' ABBIE GREAVES

'An absolute cracker' JUSTIN MYERS

Reviews

Tillie Cole ripped my heart out and then put it back together with a thousand kisses. Her writing is achingly beautiful and brilliant beyond words. Consider yourself warned: A Thousand Boy Kisses will leave you wrecked in the best way possible

—— Jess Daniels, USA Today bestselling author

I highly recommend this book with all my heart. Be prepared to ugly cry. Possibly more than once. I can almost guarantee that you'll be full-out sobbing at some point. But know that it is absolutely worth every single tear, because the ending was more beautiful than I could ever have imagined

—— Aestas Book Blog

This is the most beautiful, emotional, and stunningly written love story we've ever read...This book is as special as special can be

—— Totally Booked Blog

Perfect for a sunny afternoon

—— Daily Mail

[This book] will tug at all your heartstrings as it takes you on a rollercoaster of a journey

—— Chat

Heart-warming and emotional

—— My Weekly

For anyone on the lookout for a feel-good holiday read, [Last Time We Met] is one not to miss ... A light-hearted read for to get lost in.

—— The UpComing

Praise for Emily Houghton

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The perfect read for fans of Me Before You

—— Candis

An emotional and character-led story that is sure to tug at your heartstrings

—— Woman's Own

A beautifully-written, emotionally rich story about hope, love and new beginnings

—— Lynsey James, author of The Single Dad's Handbook

A beautiful, uplifting story with characters that made me smile on every page

—— Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside

In all honesty I didn't want this book to end. What a wild emotional ride. I love Slade, I love Auren, I love Ryatt and so many more. I loved the POV chapters we got I loved seeing such an enriching backstory to Slade. I loved Auren's healing journey and coming into her own power. The two of them together are electrifying and the love they share is my favorite. Raven really makes you love and feel for these characters and now I have to wait for the next one. I highly recommend this book, this series. Auren's journey is spectacular and I cannot wait to see what else our little goldfinch has in store. Own your power babe. Gild the world

—— Amber Nicole, author of The Book of Azrael


How on earth is it possible that Johanna Hedman is a debutant? It feels as if I've seen the future of Swedish writing

—— Alex Schulman, author of 'The Survivors'


An absolutely fantastic debut novel

—— Fredrik Backman, author of 'A Man Called Ove'

A smart and funny look at the pitfalls of online dating. It provides laugh-out-loud moments . . . I've read all Jane Fallon's books!

—— ADELE PARKS , SUN

Jane is the absolute master of twisty, contemporary storytelling

—— JENNY COLGAN

Your writing makes the world a brighter place, [Jane Fallon]. Just Got Real is an absolute joy

—— JOANNA CANNON

A deliciously compelling story of romance and revenge. Just Got Real is intelligent, funny, and sharply observed. Be prepared to read in one sitting!

—— LUCY CLARKE

'I finally finished this BELTER of a read from Jane Fallon...It is FABULOUS - with such warmth and humour, and the usual dose of the dish that is best served cold. Just Got Real is the perfect summer read.'

—— CLAIRE ALLAN

A real page turner. I loved this addictive story about love, loss, revenge and friendship. Readers will be rooting for Joni and her friends, but my most favourite character was Tyson, the furious chihuahua! I love Jane's books and this one was such a treat to read

—— ALICE FEENEY

A brilliantly spiky read. Loved it

—— Sam Baker, author of The Shift

Another brilliant tale from best-selling author Jane Fallon

—— Hello!

Brilliant

—— Bella

PRAISE FOR JANE FALLON

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Another Fallonesque treat. Full of heart, humour and humanity. She's so good at tapping into the best and the worst in us. Fabulous

—— RUTH JONES

Funny, insightful, sharp, wicked, brilliant

—— MILLY JOHNSON

Intelligent, edgy and witty

—— Glamour

We adore Jane Fallon's novels, and this witty page-turner could be her best yet

—— Closer

Ingenious. Her eye for detail, compressed emotion and the absurdity that lurks beneath what people say to each other, is unerring. One of our very finest comic novelists

—— Tortoise Media

I LOVE her books. She always delivers a fabaliss read

—— MARIAN KEYES

A romcom with attitude

—— Mail on Sunday

Jane Fallon is cool as f***

—— DAWN O'PORTER

Ingenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling

—— Female First

There is not a word wasted. I could not put it down

—— Today UK News

The ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight

—— Press Association

Praise for Liane Moriarty

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Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

—— Jojo Moyes

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

—— Sophie Hannah

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

—— Reese Witherspoon

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

—— Sunday Express

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

—— Good Housekeeping

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive

—— Heat

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

—— Stephen King

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

—— Woman & Home

Like drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

—— USA Today

Perfect

—— Hello

Fascinating and compassionate

—— Daily Telegraph

I loved every line of it

—— Louise Candlish

Funny and captivating

—— Closer

A cracking story cleverly told

—— Fabulous

It would be easy to compare Straub to other masters of the genre like Meg Wolitzer or Jennifer Egan, but she's already a master in her own right

—— The Millions

Emma Straub is such a funny and brilliant writer and this time-travelling tale is a charming exploration of what it would be like to find yourself younger and surrounded by the people you love when they're still at the height of their power

—— Stylist

Wise and often hilarious

—— Buzzfeed

Readers will devour this witty and warmly satisfying novel

—— Publishers Weekly

A precise and observant writer whose supple prose carries the story along without a snag. Straub's characters are a quirky and interesting bunch . . . it's a pleasure spending time with them

—— Starred Review, Kirkus

Devilishly observed

—— Starred Review, Booklist

Sprinkled with humour and insight

—— Starred Review, Library Journal

Straub is consistently excellent

—— Book Riot
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