Haleigh Berkshire is officially over the dating scene. As a plus-sized woman, navigating love feels like an exhausting uphill battle. Ready to take a break, she decides to make one last effort—on her terms. She challenges the five people closest to her to each pick two dates for her. If she finds a connection, great. If not, they have to stop pressuring her and let her live her life.
Haleigh has enough on her plate as it is: job hunting, finding a new place to live, securing a date for her sister’s engagement party, and—oh, yeah—getting over her love for her best friend, Jack. After their brief fling in college almost ended their friendship, they’ve sworn to keep things strictly platonic, complete with a set of friendship rules. But when one of Haleigh’s dates sparks an unexpected connection, Jack starts breaking every rule they’ve ever made. Now Haleigh is forced to wonder: is risking their friendship worth the chance at true love?
Jenny L. Howe has a remarkable gift for writing warm, relatable characters with soft bodies and even softer hearts. The same authenticity that made On the Plus Side unforgettable shines here, as we feel the depth of Haleigh and Jack’s lifelong friendship and understand their hesitation to risk it all.
But this isn’t just a heartfelt friends-to-lovers romance—it’s also a riotously funny journey through dating misadventures. From a sassy cockatoo service bird to a disastrous dumpling-eating date, Haleigh’s 10 dates will have you laughing out loud and wondering how the people who know her best picked such outrageous matches.
The audiobook, clocking in at about 12 hours, is a delight to listen to. Billie Bryant’s solo narration beautifully captures Haleigh’s voice, adding depth and humor to every moment.
Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
Audiobook: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
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