Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens
Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she’d rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. In a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.
From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, and even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?
Review: Anna Appleby is recovering from a painful divorce and trying to focus on her two children and her job as a columnist. But her office rival is vying for her column, which she desperately needs now that she's a single mother trying to pay all the bills on her own. So, Anna pitches a unique column idea: seven dates, all chosen by her children. Which is how Anna embarks on a series of awkward encounters and new connections. Along the way, she finds herself drawn to the most surprisingly romantic interest of all.
This was so cute. It seemed obvious from the start who her love interest would end up being, but I still loved the journey. I don't typically enjoy the divorced mom/older woman storyline, but this one was well done. I loved this second chance romance that shows a woman approaching 40 finding love again while also being a wonderful mother and employee. Anna is the full package! Anna comes across as caring and open to new ideas and experiences, which really made the whole plot and the different dates work. There were also several very funny scenes!
While I thought this was cute and entertaining, it still couldn't top Cousens' earlier novel, The Good Part for me (but only because I absolutely and thoroughly loved that one; it was hard to top!) I also questioned how Anna and her love interest would sort out several issues long-term after the conclusion of the novel. But all in all, another wonderful romantic comedy from Sophie Cousens.
Stars: 4
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