Love and Other Puzzles

Name: Love and Other Puzzles
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SKU: 9781460761182
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A delightful, smart and funny debut rom-com for when life doesn't go to plan for fans of Daisy Buchanan, Genevieve Novak and Beth O'Leary

By Kimberley Allsopp

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( 1,887 ratings, 237 reviews)

Summary

Love and Other Puzzles by Kimberley Allsopp is a charming romance novel that follows Rory, a woman whose life lacks direction. Inspired by a magazine quiz, she decides to follow its advice to solve her life problems, leading to unexpected and heart-warming encounters that nudge her towards clarity and love. With its quirky humour and relatable characters, the story explores the messy yet delightful complexities of modern romance and self-discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

Following the clues doesn't always lead you where you might expect...

A witty, warm-hearted and appealing novel about how stepping out of our comfort zones can sometimes be the best – and worst – thing that can ever happen to us.

Rory's life is perfectly predictable, ordered and on track – just the way she likes it. She walks her 12,000 steps a day, writes her to-do list and each night she prepares her breakfast chia pods and lays out her clothes for the next day. She's doing everything right. So why does everything feel so wrong?

Deep down, she knows her life and career – not to mention her relationship – are going nowhere, and so Rory, in a moment of desperation, takes an uncharacteristic step: letting the clues of The New York Times crossword puzzle dictate all her decisions for a week. Just for a week, she reasons. Just to shake things up a bit. What's the worst that could happen?

A delightfully witty, deliciously original and astringently refreshing rom-com that reads like you're inhaling a zingy citrus cocktail made by Nora Ephron, at a party thrown by Dolly Alderton and Beth O'Leary.

'Warm, witty, charming and romantic, Love and Other Puzzles is a glorious debut. It's so clever and satisfying and I can't wait for the world to get their hands on it.' - Jessica Dettmann

'Love and Other Puzzles has more heart than Harry Burns, more zingers than Daniel Cleaver and is hotter than Fitzwilliam Darcy emerging from a lake, partially clothed. If you love rom coms as I do, you will meet cute with this wonderful twist on the genre.' - Lauren Sams

Totally charming... a lovely and witty first novel about finding the gorgeous sweet spot between comfort and spontaneity... perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Minnie Darke, Dolly Alderton and Meg Mason.' - Booktopia

'A charming, clever and wickedly funny twist on, and homage to, the genre.' - Australian Financial Review

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Love and Other Puzzles by Kimberley Allsopp is praised for its witty and engaging writing style, offering a delightful exploration of love and self-discovery. Readers appreciate the book's charming characters and clever integration of crossword puzzles as a unique storytelling device. The narrative is seen as both humorous and heartfelt, attracting fans of contemporary romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460761182

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 288

Collections

Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Kimberley Allsopp Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Kimberley Allsopp has had her work appear in Kidspot, The Sunday Telegraph and WHIMN (now Body & Soul) and she co-hosts the rom-com podcast, Meet Cute, which allows her to justify some of her otherwise questionable life choices. Her first novel, Love & Other Puzzles was published by HarperCollins in 2022. Kimberley has worked in bookselling and publishing since 2008, and lives in Brisbane with her partner and two daughters.

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