‘A magical romcom with a difference … It truly had something special. I mean this story had it all going on and had a real taste of Bridget Jones.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Listed Today: Fun and friendly professional just arrived from London seeks room in central location, double bed preferred, ex-boyfriend optional extra. Armed with a super-sized backpack full of optimism, Jess sets off in …
Armed with a super-sized backpack full of optimism, Jess sets off in search of sun, sea and a much-needed new beginning.
Things don’t get off to a good start.
Instead of sunshine, she’s met with torrential rain. Her job prospects are as dismal as the weather and that friend-of-a-friend she was meant to stay with has fallen through. Just as Jess is homeless, jobless and wishing she’d gone for the waterproof mascara, she runs into the last person she expected to see. Sam. The ex she never got over. Jess always believed that one day fate would bring them back together. Now he’s here, more gorgeous than ever.
Before she knows it, Jess is accepting Sam’s offer to stay in his spare room. But while she may have been less than truthful about the mess she’s in, there is also one rather important thing Sam has neglected to mention.
Suddenly Jess isn’t just living with her ex, but with his new girlfriend too. All of that baggage she thought she left behind may have caught up with her…
A touching, funny and uplifting look at how finding and losing love can lead you to discover yourself along the way. Fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Kinsella and classic rom coms like My Best Friend’s Wedding will love Elizabeth Neep’s wit and warmth.
Readers are falling in love with The Spare Bedroom:
‘I freaking loved it … I can’t say enough good things … It’s a standout book.’ Amy’s Booklet List, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I had a blast with this one … I can honestly relate to the main protagonist of the story … I recommend it to all rom com fans’ The Diary of a Young Book Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Awww! How cute was this book? … I laughed with this book, I cried with this book … I highly recommend it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely LOVED reading it! It’s perfectly witty and I love how engaging Jess’s character is.’ Tola Fisher, author of Still Standing
‘This book is everything … relatable and real, my heart absolutely ached … The Spare Bedroom has humour and heart, it’s witty and just an all-around amazing book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I adored this book!! So good, could not put it down … It was brilliant. I loved every character in here.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A total “escape from the madness of the real world” book I absolutely loved this!’ Mrs Roadley Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was a fantastic read, so much humour and fun.’ Beanie Bookworm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A funny and feel-good read, and Jess is such a relatable character! I couldn’t put down the book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fast paced, laugh out loud read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved this one from start to finish … an interesting and exciting escape.’ Little Miss Book Lover, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Really enjoyed this book – perfect summer read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was so good! The characters were so well rounded, you felt like you actually knew them! … You didn’t want the book to end!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The author has a special talent for witty dialogue and I just could not put the book down.’ Lu Reviews Book, ⭐⭐⭐⭐more
Jess accepted her ex-boyfriend’s offer to stay in his spare bedroom, but she was not counting on his plus-one.
The Spare Bedroom is Elizabeth Neep’s debut novel, and it is surprising in many ways.
I chose this book because I wanted to escape to Romanceland, and forget all this dreadful news about the Corona Virus. The title and the blurb seemed the perfect combination of fun, romance, and a tiny bit of angst I was looking for.
The first third of the book was hilarious! The whole situation the heroine found herself in was so outlandish that I could not but feel for her and hope she would find a way to bounce back with her dignity intact.
The author has a special talent for witty dialogue and I just could not put the book down.
Towards the middle of the book, the story takes a serious turn. The heroine starts to show her many layers. She is interesting because she is very flawed.
Jess is the kind of friend that you invite to crash on your sofa for the night, and she never leaves (lol).
The book has two facets. The first, a lighthearted comedy, the second, an interesting story of a person blinded by heartbreak struggling to move on.
The story is focused on the heroine’s quest to rebuild her life, so it is not romance centered.
I would recommend this book to those in search of an uplifting story of soul-searching and forgiveness.
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I don’t know that I would label this as a RomCom, but I’m not sure what other genres it would fit into either. There’s a love triangle, and there are some truly comedic moments. However, it ultimately is more about the growth of the main character, Jess, who finds out the hard way that you have to hit rock bottom to build yourself back up. Once I wrapped my head around that, and read the rest of the book from that perspective, I enjoyed it much more. For a full review, please see my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a digital ARC of the book.
The Spare Bedroom by Elizabeth Neep an uplifting five-star read. Jess wow Jess you really have made me smile reading your story, I will say this as a character you have some strength, she will suck you in and make you care deeply for her, she is a complex character but one so well written that you feel every emotion she goes through and will want to see every friendship she develops thrive. This isn’t all fun and laughter though as there are cringe worthy moments and angst that will leave your stomach in knots. Each of the three parts of the story have a part to play and its nicely broken up, I enjoyed that aspect to the story, I also enjoyed watching fate play its part in Jess and Sam and watching their story play out. This is a great story and one everyone should enjoy.
When Jess loses her job at the art magazine she’s been working at for years she decides it’s time to move on and really fulfill her dreams. Packing up a bag and moving from London to Sydney is supposed to be a brand new start. Things don’t go quite as planned Jess finds herself homeless, jobless, and soaking wet in the grocery store. Of course, when things can’t get any worse and she can’t feel any lower, she somehow does by bumping into Sam. Sam who she spent 5 years dating and 3 years trying to get over. What are the odds of running into him on the other side of the earth, it must be fate, this must be her second chance with him, especially if he’s inviting her to stay in his spare room. There’s just one small complication, Jamie, his fiancee.
This book is everything. Written in the first person completely adds to the roller coaster of emotions we see Jess going through. From the excitement of first seeing Sam to the confusion of who is Jamie to the lonely and left out feelings and jealousy, it was all so well written. Jess was so relatable and real, my heart absolutely ached for her. Part of me wanted her to end up with a love interest, but after some time of thinking about it, that’s not the point of this book, I don’t want to give any spoilers but ultimately the ending was absolutely perfect. The Spare Bedroom has humor and heart, it’s witty and just an all-around amazing book. ARC received in exchange for an honest review