Let's Not Be Friends: The laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from Phoebe MacLeod

Written by Phoebe MacLeod

Narrated by Victoria Fox

The course of true love never did run smooth, but with Phoebe MacLeod it always gets a second chance. Perfect for fans of Jo Watson, Mhairi McFarlane and Catherine Walsh.

What's a girl to do when Prince Charming turns into a frog?

City girl Sophie has married the prince (or landed gentry - close enough), moved to his pile (which is more accurate a description than she’d anticipated) and is set to live happily ever after with the love of her life . . . until she finds the other half of her perfect life in the stables with the stable girl, and they’re definitely not grooming the horses.

Shocked and appalled, Sophie’s no happier to learn that she’s supposed to 'just get on with it'. After all, according to her mother-in-law, she got the title . . . they even overlooked her family’s ‘new money’ status.

But Sophie is no one's doormat and there's no way she's going to turn a blind eye to her husband's infidelity. There may be some bumps on the road, but Sophie is going to find the life she deserves

Reader Reviews for Let's Not Be Friends: 'Loved it so much - I've already re-read it twice. The conversations with the mother-in-law are priceless. Also loved the overlap in characters with her other books' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I so enjoy a story where the female isn’t a whimpering damsel in distress. Loved everything about this book and read it in the same day. Brilliant, fun & a strong female lead' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'An enjoyable five-star read, and one I’d highly recommend!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Praise for Phoebe MacLeod:

'A perfect love story'

'Humorous, light and romantic!'

'I absolutely loved it. Heart-warming, just perfect!'

'I loved every minute reading this book, light hearted and fun, finished in a day!'

'I smiled so much'

'What a wonderful book'

'Fantastic'

• Language: English
• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• Release date: Nov 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9781804262689

Phoebe MacLeod

Phoebe MacLeod is the author of several popular romantic comedies. She lives in Kent with her partner, grown up children and disobedient dog. Her love for her home county is apparent in her books, which have either been set in Kent or have a Kentish connection. She currently works as an IT consultant and writes in her spare time. She has always had a passion for learning new skills, including cookery courses, learning to drive an HGV and, most recently, qualifying to instruct on a Boeing 737 flight simulator.

Reviews for Let's Not Be Friends

[Miar Mohie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It’s my first time for this author, and now it wouldn’t be my last.
I loved the flow, it’s different than many. It focused on the heroin, her life, her career,how she felt, and how she coped with her turn of events. Finding love again was not the main point and I loved that. The author is really a different one in a very good way. Also there was no one boring moment, very second counted and was interesting.

[Rachel · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The book started out fine. The plot was interesting enough to keep on in the background but towards middle/end, I feel like things took a turn. I stuck it out in hopes of things getting better but I'm not sure if it was worth it.
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The relationship dynamic, after divorcing James, just seemed too odd. There was really no substance to the beginning of the new relationship. Yes, they met on the train & had a few conversations here and there, & lived in the same building, but to sleep together & immediately ask if you're dating (with no real basis to the relationship) just threw me off.

I feel like it's critical but I could barely stick through the end to finish it.

[Chelsea Elizabeth · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I’m an avid reader of romantic comedy, but this unfortunately lacked both. I didn’t find it funny at all, and I felt like it ran out of steam somewhere in the middle. And then at the end it really lost it.
It deserved at least a few more chapters, and certainly some more character development. I felt like I was watching a hand drawing storyboard of a cartoon before they start animating it.
I don’t mean to sound harsh, I really wanted to love this book. The premise was promising, the beginning was really good, if it did drag a bit.
I think that was my biggest issue. The first part of the book was so well fleshed out and the rest felt so rushed.

[Jade Campion · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story... didnt drag out. Enough twists to keep interesting

[Emily Ray · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a lovely story. It was such a nice book and the narrator was excellent. Just a feel good story for sure