Okay this is a really fun book! Love the concept. The book follows three characters, which at times can feel like a lot. But there is a lot going on and all the story lines are great!

I have to say that I really did enjoy this book. The concept had me drawn in but the book is so much more than a dating book or your usual romance. The story features deep complex relationships between friends, family, ex-husbands, new families and how life isn’t always how you planned it. The friendship between Saffie, Milo and Tammy is the solid ground that is book is built on. The characters were all so loveable and you always felt for them at each point in the story. Thanks to Mary and Head of Zeus for the advanced copy.

Really fun easy read. Really interesting premise and says what it does on the tin.

I think this would make a great rom-com but it doesn't really offer anything different from what I've read of this type of book before

This was a unique read. It was fun. It was light and it kept my attention throughout the book.

I loved how three friends who join a dating agency with the promise to find your soulmate once your time has run out. It was a great read. I haven't been in the dating world really which I'm glad because in real life, I've heard it sucks but this allowed the reader to leave the real world and enjoy Milo, Saffie and Tamara's world for a little while and their experience.

Loved it, thanks to Mary Jayne Baker and Netgalley for allowing me access to this book.

The 24 Hour Dating Agency by Mary Jayne Barker

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Head of Zeus and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

Tinder, Hinge, Bumble – thirtysomething journalist Saffie has tried them all. Now she's wondering whether it's time to throw in the towel and give up on love for good – and she's not alone...

Saffie's boss Tamara has been single since her divorce four years ago, but at forty-five, running her own magazine and with three kids at home, she doesn't feel she has the time, energy or confidence to go through the dating mill again. Meanwhile, Saffie's best friend Milo has just been dumped – again. A hopeless romantic with terrible taste in men, this is his fourth break-up in six months. There must be a secret to finding Mr Right, surely – but what?

Step forward 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. And even better, the agency offers a soulmate guarantee: meet The One or your money back.

My Opinion

Well this was a different read - there were some unique ideas in the book but for me it didn't manage to hold my attention as there was too much information in places. It is a light read and was funny in places but just not the book for me unfortunately.

Rating 3/5

A date that lasts 24 hours! That is what you sign up for and man it was interesting. The time felt longer and i didn't want it to end. Mary Jayne did a great job with this book. She made me question why there isn't a dating app like this already!

Please as someone who is FED UP with dating apps, I knew I had to have a go at this book!

Three friends who work for a newspaper decide to sign up for a 24 hour dating agency that promise that after the time limit - you'll find your soulmate. It's such a silly idea I couldn't wait to read it! If only dating was that easy!

The three friends (mid-late 30s -40s) couldn't be more different if they tried
Milo - homosexual man who's decided he's already dated all of the eligible bachelors
Saffie - has never been in love
Tamara - divorced with three children.

The story was unique and enjoyable but was a lot to follow along with each character's dates as well as their job.

This was a cute story about 3 friends who start a dating agency. Given the rise in people using matchmakers (including some personal friends), I thought it was a fun premise. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book

I would firstly like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

A cute story! Enjoyable, sweet, light but very predictable. A great read if you don't think too much into it.

I really enjoyed this book. It is one of a few that I've read on dating apps/ new ways of dating and it certainly stood out as being very quirky and original.

I enjoyed the writing style and was hooked from the start, the storyline moves at a perfect pace and the characters held my attention throughout.

I read this book in a day and would definitely recommend it as a light-hearted, fun read.

Brilliant book full of fun and loveliness.
This book was a fabulous read.
Read it now n front of the paddling pool whilst the heatwave was on. It was a great little read.
Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

A quick and easy read that I found myself picking up after a long day to unwind. The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

24 Hour Dating Service by Mary Jayne Baker. Thank you to Netgalley and HeadofZeus for this e-arc!

I thought this was a really cute read! It's very relatable for those who are out dating on the field. I enjoyed that it followed 3 growths who signed up for the dating agency and their povs.

Synopsis
Tinder, Hinge, Bumble - thirtysomething event organiser Charlie has tried them all but now she's wondering whether it's time to throw the towel in and give up on love for good.

Newly divorced Tamara, Charlie's boss, is keen to meet someone new, but at forty-three, running her own company and with two pre-teen kids, she doesn't feel she has either the time or the energy to go through the dating mill again. Meanwhile, Charlie's brother Milo has just had his heart broken - again. A hopeless romantic with terrible taste in men, this is his third breakup in as many months. Surely there must be a secret to finding Mr Right - but what?

Step forward The 24-hour Dating Agency, a match-making service with a difference. Instead of wasting months on casual dates they promise to find you the one through an intense twenty-four hours date - speed-dating but in reverse and even better, the agency boasts a 100% success rate.

Figuring they have nothing to lose, the three friends decide to sign up. But when one of their dates turns out to be an undercover journalist researching the dating agency's unique approach for a feature, it looks as though one of them, at least, is headed for heartbreak. Or are they?

Great romantic comedy - A comedy version of the thriller by John Marrs - There is one person for everyone
well-written characters, with distinctive personalities - opposites attract
An advocate for blind dating as you cant form pre-conceived opinions
I think it would be lovely if the author writes novellas based on the separate couples within the novel to explore their future in detail.

The complicated family dynamics/parenting issues are so relatable and heartwarming, that you even end up rooting for the flawed characters, this is a result of the authors writing and her in-depth character exploration.

I will definitely read more Mary Jane Baker books in the future #netgalley #24hrdatingagency

Love this book by Mary Jayne Baker. Great story and quick read definitely recommend. This book was gifted to me through NetGalley.

Dating in your thirties or older can be a real struggle, in this book we follow the storry of Saffie, her best mate Milo and his sister Tamara's struggle to find love. They sign up for this new dating agency called "The 24 hour dating agency" - This one promisies a happily ever after.

This book was such a treat to read! I really do find that I enjoy the multiple point of view books,, it's a great way to learn each character more in depth. Over all the multiple story lines really did a great job telling this super cute love story! I'm a big fan of a slow burn and this was such a unique take on that with the experimental dating method. The relationships were complex and explored real life situations that authors don't usually explore. I would be remiss to not mention that this is an LGBTQ friendly book, and this is a fantastic realistic addition to the book I definitely recommend as a fun and heart warming read!

THE 24 HOUR DATING AGENCY follows three friends, and coworkers, as they navigate life’s ups and downs. All 3 of the main characters are having trouble in their love lives for different reasons, so they all decide to sign up for the 24 Hour Dating Agency, which guarantees an intense 24 hour date with their perfect match.

This book was very bingeable, and I enjoyed that while it looked at each of the three main characters romantic lives, it also focuses on their friendships, work and personal lives as well.

I was invested in the outcome of each of their stories by the end. Despite having 3 main characters, it felt well paced and that I got to know all of the characters.

Thank you Head of Zeus and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Release Date: June 30, 2022

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One 24 hour date with someone who promised to be your perfect match. That’s the promise of the 24hr dating agency. Saffie, Milo and Tamara agree to give it a shot due to their disastrous luck with the modern dating scene. Can they find the love promised to them or will it be 24 hours of pure torture?

Le sigh. Another mediocre book. While this one did get better I don’t think it ever fully recovery from the painfully slow start. The concept was interesting but I didn’t care about the characters and that sunk the book for me. This is a skipper.

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This was not the book for me. The synopsis seemed so promising, but I felt like it was disjointed and very dialogue-heavy. I couldn’t focus at all on the text and unfortunately DNFed it. Giving two stars because I did make it 22% of the way in and would entertain picking it up at a later date - it just didn’t capture my attention at all.

Very cute story with enemies to lovers. First half kinda dragged on a bit but the last half was fun. I really enjoyed the characters and the storyline.