Staffie is a thirty something singleton, wanting to change that status.
Saffie's boss Tamara has been single since her divorce but has no time for dating.
Saffie's best friend Milo has just been dumped again, and has a terrible taste in men.

Staffie then decides to go to the 24 Hour Dating Agency, a matchmaking service with a difference. Instead of wasting months on casual dates, they promise to send you on an intense twenty-four-hour date with your perfect match – like speed-dating but in reverse.

The three friends decide to sign up.

This book was fun, funny, and a very quick read.

I love the story being interwoven and that were following the love life of the three friends, as well as the newspaper that Staffie and Tamara work at.

Unfortunately I will be unable to give feedback on this book. I requested this book and had intentions of reading it. However my taste in books has changed and I do not feel that a review from me would do the book justice

This is so much fun, what a fabulous story, so much fun.

And a 24 hour dating agency is certainly a novel concept and I loved the various dates the three friends all went on.

Of the three matches it was the one for Tamara that I was most enamoured with initially, a man called Harry, who wasn't phased when she had to bring Willow on the date with her, and it lead to some truly wonderful moments.

Milo who recent had broken up with West, who sounded like a nightmare, was paired with someone that he might have upset in the past. I didn't warm to his date at all, nothing wrong with the guy, I just didn't quite get the same connection between them - but the actual concept of the 24 hour date for them was so brilliant.

And then there is Saffie, who really is only going along with this, to hopefully write a feature for the quirky periodical they all work for. But things didn't exactly go according to plan.

I also loved this newspaper they all work for, the features are totally barmy but equally I think it is something I would have enjoyed reading!

This is just a feel good book, with a wonderful cast of characters, some great storylines, and Tamara is ultimately my favourite character, she's just amazing for reasons you will discover when you read this.

For what was my final book of 2023, I've got to say I've totally finished my reading for the year on a big high! Woohoo!

Thank you to Aria and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I really love the cover and the fact that dating apps are included. Dating apps gave me no hope for the future and it feels nice to see that represented in a book.

When three friends sign up to a new matchmaking service, all the fun starts! Guaranteed to find their soulmate, will it really happen? What a fun book this was! I can't believe I waited so long to read it. I loved all three storylines and getting to know the characters. Will definitely be looking out for more books by this author in future.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide me review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

This book got me back into reading romance. I am not typically a fan of the various POV's, but the way Baker delivered the storylines made it endearing to the point where I was excited for every woman.

"The 24 Hour Dating Agency" by Mary Jayne Baker is a delightful and hilarious romantic comedy that promises to captivate readers with its witty humor and charming romance. Baker's storytelling prowess shines as she crafts a tale of love, laughter, and the unexpected twists that come with finding a perfect match. The book's relatable characters and laugh-out-loud plot create an immersive reading experience that resonates with fans of both romance and women's fiction. Baker skillfully navigates the complexities of modern dating and the dynamics of relationships, adding depth to the narrative. "The 24 Hour Dating Agency" is a heartwarming reminder that love can be found in the most unexpected ways, leaving readers with a smile and a sense of joy as they embark on a humorous journey of romantic escapades and unexpected connections.

I personally hated dating. All of the pressures attached, the emotional investments and mind games make me feel very lucky I met my now-husband in my early 20’s. The premise of this book following three friends signing up for a blind-date/matchmaking service was something I thought would be interesting as I would never be able to sign up myself for sheer social anxiety.

It was important to the story that we were able to get the three stories and perspectives from the trio of main characters, but I wish their voices were a bit more distinct. They all vibed as a group of friends, but I found the interactions and tone to be a bit flatter and more similar than I like. And although this was very easy to get into, I found it hard to actually get engaged in the story. I never found myself itching to pick it back up.

This read definitely had me smiling at parts and rooting for the characters, but also rolling my eyes at others. I will likely read from this author again when I’m looking for a light rom-com!

This was such an interesting and incredible read, there was such depth and intrigue. I found myself completely entranced by the story.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so cute and wholesome. I wish something like this existed in real life. The characters were sweet, messy, and interesting. I loved our main trio and the book never felt rushed or too slow. It was paced perfectly especially bouncing between 3 different angles. This was a feel good love story with a bit of drama. Plus you see so many different types of relationships in this story. I would recommend this story to anyone looking for a quirky and sweet romance.

I enjoyed the writing style of this book and the uniqueness of each character’s voice, Saffie’s being my favourite. Her character remains dynamic and unique while also being relatable and easy to identify with. I really liked her banter with Milo. My only qualm would be the third person narration which is my own personal taste.
3.5 stars.

I loved the overall story of The 24 Hour Dating Agency. It was quirky and unlike most books I've read lately. My only gripe is that I had trouble keeping up with everyone, but that's just because I sometimes struggle with multiple POVs.

It only took me 24 hours to develop a deep affection for this romantic comedy novel. (That is not accurate, it was much quicker, but you see what I have done there!)

A chance to forget reality with humorous and dramatic moments that keep a reader riveted until the heartening end. This storyline is distinctive, with remarkable and unforgettable characters. The author portrays them with great detail.

This writing style is amusing and alluring and can stop and resume without a decrease in momentum at the readers’ leisure.

This would make a great summer read, and is currently available for free, as part of the Kindle Unlimited subscription.

I thoroughly enjoyed this read, and would it recommend it to anyone seeking a simple but pleasurable rom-com.

I found this book a little odd, I connected with two out of the three 'main' characters. But I wouldn't say I loved the main main female character, I thought she was very childish and immature and some of her actions seemed a little implausible to me. But overall I liked this book and I liked that I was reading about three romances at once!

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley for letting me read an ebook ARC of The 24 Hour Dating Agency before publication. I was hooked! It was a wild ride of emotions, if you're looking for a fun romance read with lots of humour, this is the book for you. Sign me up!

I loved the concept of this book, however, it fell a little flat for me. I’m not a huge romance reader generally anyway so I maybe wasn’t the best target audience for this but I did enjoy the connection between the characters and think it would be the perfect book for a cosy afternoon.

the three main characters were fun and I liked their repartee....the connections were good but didn't draw me in as much

I’ve been really enjoyed romance fiction and the 24 hour Dating Agency ticked all the boxes. Will read again.

There were actually 3 MC's that we follow and I'm normally not a big fan of multiple viewpoints but I actually loved all 3 characters that I didn't mind. They were all so different and not one overshadowed the other. I think part of my problem with multiple viewpoints is I tend to like one over the others and I dread reading half the book. Not the case here!