The premise of the book is a little cheesy, but for a rom com it works! This book is sweet and funny. It takes care in showing you why even though at first Sophie may not have felt like Michael was a good match, they do fit well together. It's a good journey to go on because of how much care the author puts into the characters. I ended up giving it 3 stars because I felt as though the writing wasn't for me.

Perhaps one of the main requirements of a romantic comedy is that it must make you laugh – and, although there’s a welcome depth to the story, even a few tears along the way, this book really is such fun from beginning to end. And, of course, there needs to be romance – and, although things certainly don’t look too promising at the beginning, the romance that almost didn’t get off the starting blocks became one I entirely loved and totally believed in. And it’s always good to have an original idea – and while the “ten dates” idea might just have been done before, I can honestly say I’ve never read a book before based around running your life with a spreadsheet…

Sophie plans every detail of her busy life – it’s an exhausting round of activity, filling every moment after a devastating personal loss, and she needs to be firmly in control. And, as it works so well for everything else, she also uses her personal spreadsheet to manage her love life – if a date doesn’t score at least a seven against her exacting personal requirements, the relationship won’t go any further. Her date with Michael is a disaster from the very beginning – he’s late, arrives flustered and dishevelled, the conversation is painful, she drinks most of the bottle of wine on the table, and heads home to give him a really low score on her spreadsheet. But, in a distracted moment, she accidentally sends her spreadsheet to everyone on her contacts list – with frantic recalling and a round of apologies to follow. But Michael – already called “boring” by a previous girlfriend, and feeling particularly hurt – isn’t willing to leave it there, and challenges her to ten dates to prove that her spreadsheet judgements are flawed.

They’re very different people – her life is non-stop and high energy, while he’s a country GP living with his gran, enjoying his cricket and walks in the country with their dogs (another black mark against him – she’s very much a cat person!). But the relationship that develops between them is simply fantastic – the wonderful exchanges between them as they both find themselves well outside their personal comfort zones, their initial friendship soon becoming something considerably more than that as the author’s really special touch with personal chemistry really comes to the fore. Some of the scenes are hilarious – I loved Sophie’s first experience of a cricket match, gin-fuelled, surrounded by characters so far removed from the boring country bumpkins she’d expected – but there are others that are particularly emotional, involving Sophie’s family and the reasons for her hard protective shell, and I loved Michael more with his every intervention. The family relationships are so well drawn – Michael’s with his grandmother Betty too (what a great character she is!), and I so enjoyed the friendship that developed between her and Sophie. The romance, of course, is sizzling – just the right degree of heat, with an attraction you could really feel and believe in – with two very real individuals finding comfort and healing and real joy in being together.

The writing and pacing of the story was everything I wanted it to be, the character development just superb – and the ending (the music, the sequins…) so totally perfect it brought an unexpected tear to my eye as well as the widest smile. This book was just wonderful – immense fun, but with an underlying story that really touched my heart. This is one you really must add to your summer reading list – I absolutely loved it.

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Are you guilty of judging someone before you really get to know them? Well Sophie does and adds all her thoughts to a spreadsheet which she accidentally sends to all her contacts, instead of her friend Ava.

There is quite a sad story behind Sophie’s spreadsheeting though so try not to judge her too harshly. Poor Dr Michael Adams, her lowest score, issues her a challenge when she tries to apologise and this is where the fun begins and the frustration…..

The ten dates idea meant Michael could not only up his score but show Sophie the real him. However party and city girl Sophie rambling and watching cricket and quiet country boy Michael at the Drunken Flamingo might see this end in disaster.

I loved all the characters in this book, Michael’s feisty Nan, niece Olivia with her Inky Octopus and Sophie’s besties Grace and Ava. But holy hell the doctor, I was screaming that Sophie couldn’t see what was right in front of her face and my frustration with the sexual tension was off the charts. If she didn’t get him in bed soon I was more than willing to offer.

Motto of this book sometimes what you think you want isn’t necessarily what you need.

|I must admit it took me a while to warm up to both of the MC's in this one. I think it's just that they were London Centric/Home county types. It would have been nice to have a bit more diversification in the characters.

Sophie loves a spreadsheet - so much so she created her own mega spreadsheet that pretty much rules her life. After going on one of the worst first dates ever, she updates her spreadsheet but instead of sending it to her bestie, Ava, she accidentally sends it to ALL her contacts. Sophie is in for a sticky time of it when her comments, scores and appointments make it out into the world!

Michael knows he was a bit distracted on their date but he was worried about a patient. When he accidentally receives Sophie's spreadsheet he is justifiably angry. After all if someone made a spreadsheet like that about females I'd be hard-pressed not to smack them!

Michael then makes a deal with Sophie for 10 dates to get her to see the error of her spreadsheet scoring. Enter cosy dates, cricket outings, meeting his adorable granny and their cute dogs.

I did enjoy this book but as previously stated I did struggle with both MC's at the start. Michael was a bit tiresome with feeling put-upon but he also didn't explain himself very well. Sophie relies to much on her spreadsheet instead of going with her gut. It was really a crutch for her to get rid of people before she could get hurt again. I thawed towards Sophie once more of her backstory was revealed and I did feel sorry for her the way her parents kind of overrode her birthday as a memorial instead.

There is definitely spice and Michael is a bit of a dark horse - he certainly outs all that anatomical knowledge to good use! I did feel there was a bit too much referencing how both MC's were so fit, toned, etc. I felt that it wasn't really necessary to keep going on about their looks like this as from their quite hectic and active lives I kind of realised that they were fit and healthy. But the story would have worked just as well if one or more of them were not super slim.

An enjoyable read from a new to me author and I'd read more from this author.

An interesting, enjoyable read. It took a little while for me to get into it and to warm up to Sophie but as the story unfolded a bit more of her background came out I started to like and understand the character more. I thought Sophie and Michael had good chemistry and liked that they helped each other rediscover themselves/ get to a healthier emotional place because of their ten dates. The author bounces between both leads mindsets/pov’s so you get insight to how each is feeling throughout which I like. Overall 3 ⭐️

"Was It Good For You?" is a delightful, emotional, and an all-around wonderful story written by Kathryn Freeman. The city/small town setting was interesting to read about. And the characters are great. I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know them! In addition to Michael and Sophie, I love Betty and of course, Fudge and Princess. The author has done great work creating characters who feel three-dimensional and like real people. The character development was also very well done! It was great to see Michael and Sophie face and heal from their respective personal and emotional difficulties. Michael and Sophie really are perfect for each other! I enjoyed seeing the similarities and the differences in their personalities and how those differences really changed them as people and in turn, changed their lives. I enjoyed reading about their 10 dates! Especially the karaoke and camping. The cricket match scenes were fun! It was lovely to see Sophie meeting the people in Michael's community and getting closer to the people he loves. I enjoyed seeing the strong friendship and love between Betty and Sophie. So sweet! The romance and love between Michael and Sophie felt genuine and real! And the chemistry was definitely present. The wit and banter between Michael and Sophie were so much fun to read. The ending was absolutely lovely! The speed of the plot was great, the characters are lovable and feel three-dimensional, the author's writing style is smooth, and the story feels original and new. This is a story brimming with emotion, fun, and originality. I highly recommend reading "Was It Good For You?"! 5 very well deserved stars.

Thank you very much to Kathryn Freeman, One More Chapter, HarperCollins UK, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to read and review honestly.

I want to marry Doc! That’s the long and the short of this book! Sophie drive me crazy for the majority of the book. I liked her but also wanted to slap her. The sexual tension followed by the spicy scenes was really well written without the cringe factor some authors create. And all the characters were likeable and fun in their own ways, especially Betty who was just brilliant. Overall a really enjoyable summer read!

I have not met a book from this author that I have not thoroughly enjoyed, and this was no exception. The premise of the story is remarkably simple, but the storytelling is executed with Kathryn’s inimitable wit and that is a sure-fire recipe for success.
Sophie is a terrific, feisty character and the perfect leading lady for the story. She’s been devastatingly hurt by a previous romance and has now come up with a, hopefully, foolproof way of analysing her dates. There’s something clinical yet reliable in her idea of rating the various elements using a spreadsheet, but it certainly removes the opportunity for chemistry and romance to play their part.
Dr Adams is a gorgeously sympathetic character, and it was easy to find myself backing team Michael. He’s definitely out of practice on the romantic front but is more than capable of bringing real warmth to their tenuous courtship.
As usual, there’s a strong supporting cast ranging from Sophie’s friends to Michael’s patients, neighbours, and the cricket team. I certainly felt that they were all well developed but the main story revolved around Michael and Sophie.

There are plenty of laughs and a few awkward situations as the spreadsheet theory is fully tested.
I genuinely can’t find any fault with this warm, witty, and ultimately romantic story. It even made me vaguely show an interest in cricket, but that feeling passed reassuringly quickly. It’s another cracking story and I cannot recommend it enough.

When Sophie accidentally sends her love life spreadsheet to everyone she has a lot of explaining to do. Michael only rated a two and he questions her use of a spreadsheet to find her perfect match and challenges her to ten dates. Along the way we discover why the spreadsheet became so important to Sophie, and why Michael never wants to be second best. Warm and rich characters that will totally captivate you, this is a really enjoyable read

Sophie is super organised, with each aspect of her life marked as a tab on a spreadsheet. When she accidentally sends her spreadsheet to all of her contacts, she is forced to go into damage control, primarily to Dr Michael who only scored 2.5 on her scale. When he challenges her to a ten date challenge to prove her spreadsheet method is inaccurate, she readily agrees.

Pretty sure you all know what happens after that. Kathryn Freeman's books are so fun to read. She has so much com in her romcoms, this one included, that you can't help but laugh as you read. Both the main characters were well fleshed out and you could see the growth in them by the end of the book. I loved Betty's character - what a cool granny! If you enjoy Christina Lauren, you need to give Kathryn Freeman a try.

When Sophie asked her boyfriend of 2 years to move in with her, she was shocked when his response was “I just don’t see you that way”. Michael got his heart ripped out when his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend and told him it was because Michael was “too steady and she needed some excitement “ So when they’re set up on a blind date by Michaels sister in law, the date doesn’t go very well and Sophie, who’s known for her spreadsheets, scores him a mere 2.5/10 then accidentally shares the spreadsheet with all her contacts instead of her friend Ava. They agree they won’t be seeing each other again, except Sophie wants to see him to apologize for the spreadsheet debacle, and in so doing, agrees that she needs to give dates more time to judge them-and agree s to give him 10 dates to see if her spreadsheet guidelines are a help or a hindrance to her dating life. Of course m as they spend more time together, Sophie starts to realize there’s so much more to life than can be shown on a spreadsheet.
The last 1/3 of the book got kinda of spicy, and there was lots of rom-com moments as well. I loved how much they learned about themselves through the other person, and even the support characters were well developed-I loved Betty!
Thank you to One More Chapter and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

This was a really great read. It had a really intriguing plot line that carried throughout the whole book in a way that kept me engaged. The characters were all very likeable and became more so as the book went on.

The plot follows Sophie who has a slightly unhealthy obsession with spreadsheets. She uses these to map her life from food to expenses and even men. For her, this a solid way to weed out the men who are not going to work, therefore saving her time and energy. When she goes on a date with a somewhat dreary Michael, Sophie very quickly gives him a low score of 3/10 and moves on. Or so she thinks, unfortunately for her, when sending her spreadsheets to her roommates, she accidentally sends it to her entire address book.. including Michael. When Sophie contacts him to apologise, Michael makes a deal with her- give him 10 dates to change her mind on his score.

What follows is a genuinely enjoyable plot as Michael attempts to prove to Sophie that he isn't his score. As the dates go on, Sophie begins to question her spreadsheet and allows herself to enjoy her time Michael, who only gets better and better throughout.

This was a lighthearted read but with big emotions. The character development is decent and the plot is paced nicely. This is one to add to your TBR list.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, one more chapter, for providing me with this copy of ‘was it good for you’ in exchange for an honest review.

‘Was it good for you?’ is the cutest opposites attract romance which follows Sophie who records every aspect of her life on a spreadsheet! Including her dating history… but what happens when Sophie accidentally sends this spreadsheet to her entire contact list, including her last date, Doctor Michael who scored a 2.5 out of 10. When Sophie apologizes to Michael for sharing his result with the world, Michael challenges her love life spreadsheet and proposes 10 more dates to prove that love can't be calculated from a spreadsheet.

4 stars!!!

I must admit I'm not always one for opposites attract tropes as I can find them rather predictable and often don't have the greatest character development, but this one just hit all the right criteria. Whilst it did take me the first few chapters to really get into the book. After Sophie and Michael had their first make up date I could feel myself being growing attached to the characters and screaming for Sophie to up Michael's numbers on the spreadsheet!!! I mean come on he's perfect in every way!!!!!

Furthermore on the character development, for Sophie, It was so thought through and spoke about issues such as survivors guilt. In the beginning, Sophie is a really hard character to love but each chapter with the self growth you really begin to see the change and the slow burn romance come to life. I will say Michael didn't have as much character development and he was read almost at face value as you don't learn alot about him after the first few encounters as his chapters are mostly his perspective on Sophie and the events that are occurring at the time. Thus saying all of this, i still really enjoyed the flow of the book and although it is slow burn, there was constant little moments and sparks that left me eager to read more!

‘Was it good for you’ will definitely be going on my recommended reads and i'm very interested in reading other works by Kathryn Freedman as i loved her writing style and the flow of the book!

This was the perfect book to escape with this summer. It's full of so much character growth and acceptance. Sophie has a bit of a spreadsheet problem, where she not only plans her life but scores her dates. After sending it to all of her contacts, including some past dates, she agrees to 10 dates with the dashing Dr Michael Adams and begins to realise there are some things you can't score. This was such a feel -good book and I loved it.

How romantic!😍. A little treasure to be savored💰

I loved how this quiet little romance grew on me date by date. Terrifically romantic with an interesting spread sheet mania for the female lead, my heart went out to both the couple in this really endearing and well-written British romance. First to Michael, the earnest, dedicated physician who gets a bad rap that he finds hard to shake off when he shows up disheveled and late for a blind date with Sophie, a 29 year-old determined to rate all her dates on one of her many spreadsheets to avoid wasting time on a going-nowhere relationship. This story provoked strong reactions and the occasional temptation to tear up. I did not want it to end! Kathryn Freeman is definitely an author I will be following.

Thanks to Harper Collins UK/One More Chapter and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

I love to escape in a rom com and this one is great to escape in

Easy to read with great characters, Betty is brilliant m. The relationship between Sophie and Michael is great.
Loved it

After previously loving Kathryn’s previous book ‘Nobody puts rom coms in the corner’ I had to request her new book on net gallery and I was not disappointed ! This book features:
Miscommunication 💬
Opposites attract ❤️
A hot Dr 👨‍⚕️

A very interesting idea using spreadsheets to rank dates due to Sophie’s love of controlling everything else in her life through the spreadsheets. I’m also not normally a big fan of miscommunication tropes but I feel this worked well with the general plot of the romance novel.

A sweet opposites-attract romance, Was It Good For You starts with reserved country doctor Michael getting fixed up with spreadsheet-obsessed party girl Sophie. Their date doesn't go well, and Michael is insulted when Sophie accidentally sends her spreadsheet - scoring him a 2.5 based on his charisma, spontaneity, and style - to everyone she knows. They agree to go on 10 dates to determine if they are truly mismatched or if Sophie needs to rethink her reliance on spreadsheets - and maybe even the qualities of her perfect match.

Things I loved:
- Michael and Sophie's relationship developed very nicely from initial attraction to friendship to romance. No instalove here!
- Sophie's character evolution felt authentic. Over the course of the novel we learn why she's so focused on having a life that looks full on paper, and she begins to rethink what is truly important to her. This makes the story much deeper and more satisfying than it would otherwise be.
- I enjoyed reading Sophie and Michael's differing accounts of the same event, especially their first couple of dates.

Things I didn't love:
- This book was a slow and somewhat clunky read. The perspective kept shifting between Sophie and Michael in a way that was sometimes confusing, and that made it hard to get really into the story.
- Michael's personality felt two-dimensional (1- cricket, 2- sophie), and he didn't have much of a character arc considering he was a point of view character. His narration was mostly just thinking about Sophie.

3.5*
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

An easy and fun read as Kathryn Freeman's books always are for me!

This wasn't my favourite Kathryn Freeman book, but I still enjoyed reading it. I loved our main characters Sophie, Michael and his incredible grandmother Betty! All the side characters were great too. I also really enjoyed watching Sophie and Michael get to know each other.

For me the story just wasn't quite there, the spreadsheets were just a bit much for me.

Overall, I enjoyed reading and am looking forward to Kathryn's next book!

4.5 stars
This is another great read from Kathryn Freeman. The chemistry between Michael and Sophie was brilliant written and I loved seeing how they both brought out eachothers characters when spending that little time together. Michael was the perfect man - thoughtful and considerate, I loved his relationship with Betty. Sophie took a little while for me to warm up- but when you dig a little deeper and see her for herself rather than the façade she’d built up, she opened up into a much more emotional character for me.
Always a sign of a good book for me, I’ve laughed and cried with the rollercoaster of their relationship