Name: The 24 Hour Dating Agency
Rating: 4.333333333333333 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9781803282879

Mary Jayne Baker

Figuring they have nothing to lose, three friends decide to sign up to The 24-hour Dating Agency. But when one of their dates turns out to be an undercover journalist researching the dating agency's unique approach for a feature, it looks as though one of them, at least, is headed for heartbreak. Or are they?

A hilarious romantic comedy that you won't want to miss!

The 24 Hour Dating Agency

Tinder, Hinge, Bumble - thirtysomething event organiser Charlie has tried them all but now she's wondering whether it's time to throw the towel in and give up on love for good. Newly divorced Tamara, Charlie's boss, is keen to meet someone new, but at forty-three, running her own company and with two pre-teen kids, she doesn't feel she has either the time or the energy to go through the dating mill again. Meanwhile, Charlie's brother Milo has just had his heart broken - again. A hopeless romantic with terrible taste in men, this is his third breakup in as many months. Surely there must be a secret to finding Mr Right - but what? Step forward The 24-hour Dating Agency, a match-making service with a difference. Instead of wasting months on casual dates they promise to find you the one through an intense twenty-four hours date - speed-dating but in reverse and even better, the agency boasts a 100% success rate. Figuring they have nothing to lose, the three friends decide to sign up. But when one of their dates turns out to be an undercover journalist researching the dating agency's unique approach for a feature, it looks as though one of them, at least, is headed for heartbreak. Or are they?

lindy strauss

★★★★ ½

Hello? Yes, this is a phenomenal book and I cannot believe this author is not more majorly hyped up! This is what I would highly recommend as a fun, light-hearted read- perfect for the beach or a lazy weekend. Easy to read, easy to get into and fun. 

I read this book in one sitting and laughed out loud a few times. It reminded me of a British version of The One + The Soulmate Equation + Josh and Hazel's guide to not dating.

The 24 Hour Dating agency follows Saffie, her best friend Milo, and Milo's older sister as they navigate dating in their mid 30s to 40s in the modern age. After hilariously bad attempts at blind-dates and speed-dating, the group signs up for The 24 Hour Dating agency which has a soulmate guarantee. Each of the three friends is then set up on a 24 hour date with the Dr’s “perfect match” for them. 

This book is fast paced and immediately you are thrown into their friendship dynamic but it absolutely works. The characters and their interactions with one another and their family members feels very authentic. They are all fleshed out really well. I really ended up caring about everyone in this story, again I just appreciated how dimensional everyone was. 

This book is dialogue heavy- which makes this a great read for anyone who needs something easy to get into quickly. It reads just so effortlessly and the dialogue does a great job of balancing being realistic and hilarious.
 
Also- Tamara? Her relationship with Natalie? Her love interest? Tamara is the definition of an angel. This is how you write women!!! I could’ve cried at how well this subplot was written. The family dynamics, the growth, the relationships- honestly good job and it never comes across cringey or cheesy. 

Overall, read this book!!!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for the DRC!*

Sarah Crouse

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review! 

I absolutely love books that aren't just romance, and really highlight different people and personalities and how they all interact differently. By highlighting three women who work at a newspaper and their journey navigating dating and experience with the 24-hour dating agency, this book does just that, and brilliantly! 

 The story is unique, quirky, and something that will keep you interested throughout. It may be a lot of information for some, as it's three different stories in one, but I personally loved it so much!

The 24 Hour Dating Agency A hilarious romantic comedy that you won't want to miss!

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