Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

When Miranda is going to work on her bike, she nearly hits a guy, whilst trying to avoid the collision, and ends up dismounting her bike and falling on the ground.

She doesn’t know much about the man, but her thought is that he’s from Newcastle and his first name begins with a J, and maybe has a dog.

When she’s informed that due to job cuts she’s been made redundant from her English teaching post. Her children are living their own lives away from her and her ex husband has his own family.

She thinks now maybe the time to look for the man she bumped into and so, she rents out her house and goes to Newcastle to look for him.

When she meets Matt, she tells him why she’s there and who she’s looking for. He agrees to assist her with her search. They seem to get on as they work together. But, Miranda wants to find Mr J.

Will he be who she’s been looking for or has she missed her soulmate already?

This was a cute book but the ending felt abrupt and the main character wasn't one I felt a deep connection too.

This was a fun read, Miranda has an accident on her bike and remembers the guy, she’s now on a mission to find him. When she loses her teachers job, she’s will find him, booked a trip to Newcastle to find a man with a dog. It was filled with likeable characters that brought the story to life. The plot was fun and was filled with friendship and commitment to find “the one”. A 4 star read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

This is my first read by Clare Swatman, and I loved it! This is the story of forty-nine year old Miranda. Her children are grown and she is happily and amicably divorced. A bike accident precipitates some signs from the universe about the man she is destined to meet and fall in love with. With the help of her best friends, Sophie & Kirstie, she sets out to find him with only 5 clues to aid in her search. I loved these characters! They’re quirky and realistic and relatable. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing, rom-com that is lighthearted and heartwarming, this is it. It’s the perfect vacation or beach read. I’ll definitely be looking for more from Clare Swatman. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC of Five Things I Love About You by Clare Swatman and for introducing me to an amazing new-to-me author! I’m grateful for the opportunity!

I adore Clare Swatman’s books, which are always good when looking for a lighter read with a probable happy ending, and her latest is no different.

Facing more than just a mid-life crisis, Miranda leaves her family, friends and home behind to look for love. What she finds surprises even her, and she’ll have to challenge and believe in herself to get what she wants.

While predictable, I still found the writing engaging and the characters fun to follow. I adored main character Miranda and could absolutely relate to her desire for a fresh start (no offense to my husband, kids or job). I did find her a bit wishy-washy for my taste but still connected with her independence and strength. I loved, loved, loved the trio of Miranda and her two BFFs and their sweetest friendships - sticking with each other through the years, husbands, kids and life.

I’ve not been to London and have no idea if the smaller, northern England town Miranda visits is a real place but I want to go there right now! Swatman’s lively descriptions paint a clear picture of the idyllic town, and if it doesn’t exist, it should!

Give this a try if you’re looking for a light rom-com, uplifting story, strong female friendships, starting over, chance encounters, and generally just a feel-good read.

TY Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the gifted digital copy!

I DNF'd this book 20% in. It didn't grab my attention and I honestly didn't want to know what happened to the FMC and her quest. I tried to read forward, but I just couldn't bring myself to want to finish it for some odd reason. 🤷‍♀️ Maybe I'll read it again in the future. I hope it went well for her. 😅 But just because I didn't enjoy it, it doesn't mean you won't. I hope you will love it! 💖

Thank you to Boldwood Books for the digital arc via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and statements are my own.

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Miranda is a 49-year-old woman starting a new chapter in her life. She is divorced, has adult children, and her career is not going so well. Everything changed when she was involved in an accident and met her "dream man"—well, kind of. The story follows her journey of relocating and trying to find her dream guy with limited information.

This was a cute pellet cleanser. I enjoyed reading about an FMC who was younger than mid-20s. I loved the Miranda friends. They brought light humor to the story. Miranda was a little annoying. She was rigid and focused too much on the man she had never met, instead of the one she was developing feelings for.

A sweet romance. You have to suspend belief in places and yell at Miranda for making some crazy decisions, but a good cozy read as she follows fate to find her dream man - or just shake her life up a bit post divorce.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy to review.

I really enjoyed this book about being at crossroads in life and taking a massive leap of faith. Miranda is divorced, her children are living abroad and she has a really good relationship with her ex husband. She is an English teacher , has a two amazing friends but life is a bit too steady. When she gets knocked off her bike she starts having dreams about a man at the scene. All she knows about him are a handful of facts and when she is made redundant she makes the brave move to try and find him. This has an original plot and it’s so nice to read a book where the main characters are slightly older. I thought that the interactions between the different characters flowed well and I loved how the very strong friendship between Miranda, Kirstie and Sophie was portrayed. Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

I really enjoyed this. I thought the friendships between Miranda and her two friends were solid and I loved the setting of Newcastle too, taking my own memories right back to Whitley Bay and St Mary's Lighthouse!

The pacing was spot on, I didn't find any dragging moments and I fully believed in Miranda's whimsical quest of searching for her soulmate after a few kickbacks in life. There was a great mix of strength and vulnerability in the characters. I read this in pretty much one sitting...the perfect escapism for a blustery afternoon.

A real feel good, pick me up read of the heart! It's not my first Clare Swatman read, and definitely won't be my last.

I wanted to like this more and by the end of the book I did but it was too late. Unfortunately, I just found the premise ridiculous. It was humorous in parts but I did not believe in the plot.
The characters are good and likeable and I did enjoy getting to know them and spending time with them.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advance copy.

This gentle, feel-good read is perfect for fans of second chances and a little fate-driven magic. Five Things I Love About You follows Miranda, a woman at a turning point in her life, as she takes an unexpected detour—quite literally—after a bike accident leads to a series of mysterious dreams and five clues pointing her toward a new love story. The concept is whimsical and heartwarming, and Swatman writes with emotional sensitivity and charm. While the plot unfolds at a measured pace and some of the twists feel predictable, the story’s warmth, hopeful tone, and themes of reinvention make it an enjoyable weekend read. A solid pick for anyone craving a comforting story about starting over and trusting the universe.

things are at a crossroads in her life. she is divorced. her kids are grown. and she finds herself without a job after being let go from her job. for me this would be enough to have me feeling a little shaky. but Miranda is a strong lady and a brave one. so when one day she is involved in a bike accident nearly running a man down, she decides to shake things waaaaay up. because there is someone lurking at her subconscious and now in her dreams, they all started whilst she had slight concussion. and have continued ever since.and now she fully believes this is the sign she needs, the sign she wants, the sign to go for it. and so with only five things known about this mystery man she moves to Newcastle to start life again. because its the first and best thing she knows about him. will she find him? will she find herself? will it be what her destiny has in store for her when she first started this journey?
i really enjoyed this book. it was a different and original plot. and it involved a "older" character out to find love and herself which i thought was another tick for me. i thought Miranda was so brave to do what she did. and just boldly go into a new life. subconsciously i think this "man" seeking was her way and much needed reason to find herself again. sometimes when we need to be brave its easier to find a "reason" to do so that is always there when we feel shaky about what we are about to do. so when you might get scared or waver you can say "no no there is a reason im doing this"
i thought her friendship group was so great. they felt real and relatable. they were there for her and encouraged when she needed it and supported her through it all. it depicted the deep and meaningful relationships really well. the ones that are just part of your life, the good and the bad you know these woman are there for you. its not always plain sailing for friendships either. but when you get those goodens. you know just deep inside you that they are for life. and these two added so much warmth to the book and to Miranda herself.
this is a cosy book for all seasons. just snuggle up and enjoy.

Such a refreshing and lovely book this was. I throughly enjoyed reading this, and yet again, my standards have been raised!!

Miranda is knocked off her bike, and when in hospital, decides to take a chance to try and find the man who did it as she is convinced he is her true love. She however only knows five things about him - the first being that he is from Newcastle. She leaves her job and moves to the Northern town to try and track him down. Will her hunt be fruitful?

A fun rom com that I found very predictable but enjoyed nonetheless. I loved the relationship between Miranda and her two best friends Sophie and Kirstie, and the final romance was very sweet.

A really unusual unique book , and also a very good read, Storyline was a bit far fetched at times but something kept me reading !
Characters came alive to the reader and the various relationships were fully explored . really enjoyed the relationship between Miranda and her two close friends , Kirstie and Sophie .
A light easy read, highly enjoyable and I would definitely recommend
Thank you to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Clare Swatman for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

I just finished reading this book. The plot was absolutely wonderful! It was quite the page turner, and I could not put the book down once I began reading it. I'm so glad its finally out.

I really enjoyed reading this book! The characters were complex and interesting and the story is unusual and unique, but so captivating. I loved the way things unfolded in the story. It teaches us that what was meant to be, will be, that we can't control what and who happens in our lives but when we see an opportunity, we should grab it with both hands, without waiting for our plans to happen in the way we want. Sometimes we need to embrace the uncertain and trust that what we need will find us 💚

This book was a fast-paced romance that had me hooked from the very first chapter. I couldn’t put it down and ended up reading the entire thing in less than 24 hours. The story was engaging, emotional, and full of chemistry between the characters.

What really stood out to me was the ending—it was incredibly satisfying and tied everything together in such a meaningful way. So often, I finish a book and feel a bit lost, wondering how that could possibly be the end. But that was absolutely not the case here. The conclusion felt earned, thoughtful, and left me with a full heart.

I’ll definitely be reading more from this author. If you’re looking for a romance that pulls you in and doesn’t let go, this is the one.

Due to cut backs at the school where she teaches English, Miranda makes the decision to find the man she nearly hit with her bike, He's been in her dreams, but she knows only five facts about him, one is that he's from Newcastle. Miranda takes a part time position in Newcastle for three months. As she's exploring Newcastle, she meets Matt who offers to show her around while she looks for her mystery man, Jay. Will Jay live up to her dreams when she finds him? How will it impact her friendship with Matt?
Story of a woman looking for love with strong support from her friends Sophie and Kirstie.
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