Then I Met You | Matt Dunn

From Her Side:

I have read several books by Matt Dunn before and enjoyed his light hearted "guy lit" approach to the genre. "Then I Met You" does not disappoint, it does exactly what you expect, how you expect and when you expect. and I LOVED it! Being predictable doesn't take away from the enjoyment of reading this "fate brought us together and won't let us part despite the numerous mishaps along the way" book.

Lisa and Simon are set up on a blind date that goes horribly wrong. It is a book of self-exploration, relationship analysis, grief and plain good old fashioned rom-com. It was deliciously easy to read (I stayed up half the night with my son snoring next to me reading "just one more chapter" on the kindle!)

I will say I found Lisa a little whiny by the end but I think the author does a good job of showing how people can over react, or allow their past to affect the current relationships (this being true with Simon too) I liked that the story was from both perspectives and takes place over such a short time (one weekend).

There is enough depth in each of the characters to make them likeable without dragging away from the intended light hearted humour, the prose is easy and fast past - it will make a great summer read.

Due for publication on 6th August and I'd say - grab a copy, if you like chit-lit you won't be disappointed! 4/5

Thanks to NetGalley and Matt Dun for the advanced copy in return for an honest review.