True love isn’t real, until it is…

Synopsis

Lucinda Green knows something is missing from her life. But what? Her catering business is enjoying modest success and she loves her cosy house, even if she does have to share it with her irritating ex-fiancé.

Whatever’s making her unsettled and edgy, Lucinda’s certain that a lack of romance isn’t the problem. How could it be when she doesn’t believe in true love?

But Lucinda’s beliefs are shaken by a series of electric encounters with Alex Fraser, a newly-notorious actor who gradually proves himself to be infuriatingly funny and smart, as well as handsome. 

Not that any of that matters. Because Lucinda doesn’t believe in all that ‘The One’ nonsense. That’s the rule.

But doesn’t every rule have an exception?

This uplifting grumpy-meets-sunshine romance is perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Phillipa Ashley and Milly Johnson.

My review

Lucinda Green’s catering business is turning into a small success, and she loves living in her house. But sharing it with your ex – fiancé isn’t that good, especially when her ex has a few treats she cannot stand…
And Lucinda feels that there is something missing in her life… what, she doesn’t know, but she knows it surely isn’t romance, because real love doesn’t exist.
She didn’t expect that meeting Alex Fraser in an elevator would make her doubt her own beliefs.
Because Alex is the kind of person that pushes all of her buttons, but inexplicably she finds him also very funny, smart and handsome…
Lucinda keeps to her rule that ‘The One’ is nonsense, but could it be that this actor could be the exception?

Having read other books from this author, I knew that it would be a slow start, but in the end I would feel happy to have read the whole story.
And I surely didn’t get disappointed.

Honestly, Lucinda seems the kind of woman wanting to have everything her way. And I don’t mean this in a negative way.
She pursued her dream of a catering business, but also having issue letting it go and trust her team.
She was engaged, but when her fiancé falls head over heels in love with someone else, she isn’t ready to leave the house she loves.
If that makes you frown your brows, don’t worry, mine acted the same way! I couldn’t understand how she could keep on living in the same place with a man you were supposed to get married.
But that also made it clear for me, that her feelings weren’t those you would have for The One.

Lucinda is also a woman who takes matters in her own hands. When the elevator blocks and an elder woman seems to have an attack, she knows what do to and doesn’t hesitate. She even manages to knock some sense back in Alex’ frozen state.

Alex is in a relationship when he meets Lucinda, but let’s be honest, it’s clear from the start that his relationship isn’t made to last. But even if he gets frustrated or angry, he is a good guy, trying to find a way to gently get out of it.

Oh, the fun I had whenever Lucinda and Alex are together! Their constant bickering, interpreting things the wrong way, was hilarious to read!
But also seeing how they keep bumping into each other, and slowly a friendship is being formed, was lovely to read.

There are several differences in the characters of Lucinda and Alex, yet so many similarities. How I could relate to the toothpaste issue!
And while they are both not looking for something more, it’s obvious for us readers how well they would fit together.

Like I said, this is a rather slow burning book, making you want that the characters would juts hurry up. But that is also the beauty of this story, as we see the struggles both Lucinda and Alex are having. Will they find the courage to put their beliefs aside and belief in love? it’s all easier said than done, especially if you never believed anything differently?

A beautiful story, as expected, about strong characters, finding each other unexpectedly and dreaming of the impossible that isn’t so impossible at all!
I enjoyed reading this book, as it shows that not everything goes easily, but sometimes the longer the wait, the bigger the reward.