A story about familial and romantic relationships . Fixie has earned her nickname by always fixing things for everyone else but never herself. Now the fixer is in need of fixing. She is surrounded by a host of interesting characters who will either use or support her and in some cases do both in turn. The family firm Farrs is left in the hands of Fixie, her brother Jake and sister Nicole. The latter two have grandiose plans to transform the business and splash the cash leading it almost to ruin. Fixie needs to take charge of the business and her life by taking control, finding her backbone . Watch the transformation into a force to be reckoned with.
A slow start but builds momentum.

This is my first Sophie Kinsella novel and what a treat it is. I was smiling as soon as I met Fixie. The characters are vividly depicted, they jump off the page.

The story’s a curious mix of family drama and serendipitous romance. Fixie’s siblings are so irritating, but maybe all the fault doesn’t lie with them. Fixie’s obsessively helpful nature makes it easier for them to let her do everything.

The plot is easy to follow, not too many surprises here for the reader, but many for Fixie, as she embarks on a journey of self-realisation.

The romance is gentle and riddled with conflict, but there’s a satisfying ending. If you like to see ordinary people and situations made extraordinarily, this book will be a perfect read.

It has been a while since I have read a Sophie Kinsella book, I absolutely adored the Shopaholic series and Can You Keep a Secret has to be my favourite by this author. I did read Wedding Night when it was released but it didn’t quite have the charm and wit that I loved about the authors previous books so I was keen to read her new release I Owe You One to see if it would entertain me like her earlier novels.

The main character in I Owe You is Fixie who true to her name can not leave anything undone and she goes out of her way to fix and help everything and everyone around her. It was whilst carrying out one of her good deeds, looking after a random man’s laptop in a coffee shop that she finds her self in a terrible mess but she fulfils her duty much to the utter relief and gratitude to the gentleman Seb he insists on paying her back.

This had the light hearted feel and fast pace that I love about Sophie Kinsella’s novels. Fixie was a character who has been belittled for so long and feels intimidated by her family, she has such great ideas but she needs to find a boost of confidence to get her voice heard. She has allowed those around her to use her for their own gain and treat her unfairly and it was time for her to stand up for herself and be treated with respect and care. Fixie’s siblings were vile characters as was the romantic interest Ryan

I enjoyed the back and forth payback that rolled between Seb and Fixie. Although there is romance flowing through the storyline I found I was more interested in watching Fixie grow in confidence! I did enjoy this book as a light easy read although I still feel like it lacked the wit and craziness that I loved with the authors earlier novels. I would still recommend this book but would just say it is more of a cosy romance than a modern, witty storyline that I would usually expect.

It has been a while since I read a Sophie Kinsella novel (How to be an Undomestic Goddess) and I Owe You One has reminded me of what I'm missing, I love her humorous writing, her oddball characters, and underlying plot twists, all of which are present in her latest book.
Such detail has been added that almost every character in this book has one plot twist be it the two main love interests Fixie and Seb or the brother and sister from hell (not really, okay just a smidge) Jake and Nicole, and not forgetting the list-loving bestie. My only issue and the reason for 4 stars is that, like Fixie, we are left hanging as to what happened to James, it's not major but it had an impact on a major scene in the book for me.
My thanks to #Netgalley, #TransworldPublishers for giving me the opportunity of reviewing #IOweYouOne, I would recommend this book to anyone who has read all of Sophie Kinsella's books or is a first timer introducing themselves, enjoy.
Right, I'm off to track down the books I've missed out on.

So enjoyed Fixie’s story, we need more of these books we can all relate too. She’s a pleaser and wants everyone to enjoy life so it was great to go through this journey of discovery that despite her fixing obsessions she too can find love and fun. Following her antics was both delightful and amusing and I want more.

I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. The situations Fixie found herself in and conversations with family and book characters were very well written and many were really amusing and made me smile - just what you need on a wet February evening. It was one if those books that you want to finish but don’t want to! The only slight thing that grated is her name ‘Fixie’ I found that slightly annoying all the way through.The ending was great. Would recommend this book if you want an amusing well written romance.

I received an early preview copy of this book from in return for an honest review.
I have read all of Sophie's previous books and I was looking forward to reading this one. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed her previous books.
The main character is Fixie, this is a nickname which was given to her by her friends and family, as she always has a desire to fix everything, whether it is an object that is out of place, or someone else's problems. I found the nickname Fixie was a little annoying for an adult. However, the character of Fixie was also annoying, as she let everyone walk all over her, and take advantage, yet she still tried to help them. From a young age, she was always taught 'family first ' which she took literally, even when the rest of her family didn't adhere to the same rule.
Fixie meets Seb in a coffee shop, when she comes to his rescue, he tells her that he owes her one, for saving the day. As this favour is returned, then the I.O.U. continues backwards and forward between them, and a friendship begins.
As the book devlops, Fixie grows in confidence and becomes a lot stronger and able to stand up for herself. However, the storyline for me wasn't captivating and I really disliked most of the other characters. It was enjoyable enough to pass the time, and read a book that didn't require a lot of attention. It was a disappointing read for me though, by this particular author, as I have always loved her books and I have high expectations of her writing. I am not discouraged from reading her books though, and I am looking forward to the next one.

A typical Sophie Kinsella book, there's a feather brained girl called Fixie as she has spent her whole life trying to fix everybody else but there comes a time when she has to fix herself. an enjoyable read but slightly too many unreal situations.

Sophie is back! I loved this book....eventually.. what i mean by that is Fixies family drove me so crazy that I thought I might not be able to keep reading! I mean how on earth can these people redeem themselves?

It took a while to get past my hatred of her brother and really get into the story but when it got going my goodness what a fabulous book. I’m now going through a book hangover how will I survive until the next Sophie Kinsella book!?

4 stars losing one star because of the frustration I felt towards the family members, they really are awful 😂

As with a few of Sophie Kinsella’s books it took a while to draw me in. When I started reading it I kind of hated the main character, Fixie (only ever known by her nickname except on one occasion in the book!) she had absolutely no backbone and was a complete doormat to all and sundry. I wanted to shake her so bad but I guess most of us have all been there in a situation where you have a million things rehearsed in your head you want to say but when push comes to shove you can’t get the words out for fear of upsetting or angering someone or making yourself look silly or inferior. That’s how Fixie feels around her older brother and sister and why she gets taken advantage of.

So the story: Fixie is in a coffee shop when a man asks her to keep an eye on his laptop while he steps outside to take a call. Disaster is about to strike and Fixie saves the day (and the laptop). The man (Seb) thanks Fixie profusely and insists on writing her an IOU. The story progresses with Fixie calling in her IOU etc and its good to see how her character grows as the story unfolds.

There are also some very funny laugh out loud moments in the book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced read copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

It took me a few chapters to actually get into this book but once I did I was hooked.
The storyline kept me interested and wondering what would happen next.
It had enough laughs and drama to keep my attemtion.

Overall a very enjoyable book.

This is the ultimate feel good story!
Fixie Farr thinks of everyone else, rather than herself....but in the end gets the balance right. You know all the way though that it’s bound to be a happy ending, but that’s part of its charm.
Enjoyable characters, an easy read, lovely romance (I want a Seb too!) - what’s not to love?!

It's a long time since I read one of Sophie Kinsella's books, as I don't read very much chick-lit. However there was something about the blurb for "I owe you one" that made me want to read it. I very much enjoyed it.. It's a nice, funny romance with a happy ending, and enough "not nice" characters to prevent it from being too sugary. A perfect Valentine's Day read!

This book is a fast paced fun read. It tells the story of sibling strife, with a dollop of romance, a measure of family rivalry and all set again the back drop off a lovely shop selling kitchen and household goods. I thoroughly enjoyed this unusual tale, it was pleasant to come back to and kept me totally entertained. The characters are full bodied and believable, the family rivalry is authentic and this book flowed easily. It has a clear beginning, middle and end. A lovely ride.

This is the first Kinsella book I’ve read in a long while. I loved The Undomestic Goddess and Remember Me? But after that we kind of parted ways.

This novel is about main character Fixie who is there for everyone else fixing their problems but rarely focussing on her own life. I tried not to but at times I just wanted to reach through the pages and give Fixie a shake, her siblings just walked all over her! Fixie meets Seb and her carefully fixed life is thrown into question with a series of IOUs.

Sadly I have to say I really didn’t enjoy this book. The characters were unlikable and in places downright horrible. The plot is weak and unbelievable in places. I gave up half way through.

This is Sophie Kinsella at her very best! I started & couldn’t put it down. It’s laugh out loud funny. I love Sophie’s stand alone books & this one is no exception.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher & Sophie Kinsella for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fun read with a rollercoaster of emotions, I liked he family dynamics of the characters and the depiction of relationships.

Thanks for letting me review this.

Fixie Farr works at her family’s home wares shop alongside her mum. She is a great friend and employee but she has doesn’t have the nickname Fixie for nothing not always with the best results. But if she thinks she can help she always will.. when things change within the family meaning she has to work together with her older brother and sister who have very different opinions of how the shop should be run. The there’s the man with the forest green eyes who owes her one . Can she change and let the past go and stand up for herself and find herself in the process. A great book that has you screaming with frustration then laughing at Fixies escapades.

I Owe You One was a sweet and easy read that had many laugh out loud moments and towards the end some heartfelt lessons about family, love and doing the right thing.
At times I felt Fixie was naive and not so straight thinking, but you can see she's struggling with self doubt and sees the best in people, even when they don't perhaps deserve it.
I loved how there were so many positive female relationships explored in their complexity and how loss and tragedy can define a person and change a family dynamic.
Overall there were parts (particularly about the shop) that seemed to drag and detract from the flow of the story, but there are also some classic emotional, heart tugging moments too that really made the book enjoyable.