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''Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy'' MARIAN KEYES
''The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting book of your dreams'' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN
''A very swoony, sexy, warm read'' CESCA MAJOR

Is he too good to be true?

Meet Theo. Handsome, sexy, funny. kind. And he can cook.

He''s literally the man of Esme''s dreams. But Esme''s sensible enough to know that you can''t just manifest your perfect boyfriend then have him turn up on your doorstep.

Or can you?

REAL READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE MAN OF HER DREAMS...
''Beautifull written, romantic, sexy, and gives a good ol'' tug on the heart strings'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''Sarra Manning is a one-click author for me'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''Funny, romantic and spicy in equal measures'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''An auto-buy author for m

Trade Review
This is already one of my books of the year! . . . A VERY special book - a decades-long 'near miss' love story, it gave me One Day vibes. It's GORGEOUS, real, believable and BEAUTIFUL * Marian Keyes *
Reading London, with Love reminded me why Sarra Manning is one of my favourite writers. It's wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving, and impossible to put down. * Louise O'Neill *
A wonderful rom-com - such a glorious treat * Harriet Evans *
Wonderful. An epic, enduring love story that is so funny, tender and warm. I loved everything about it. -- Cressida McLaughlin
Immersive, razor sharp and full of tenderness. Manning explores love in many forms - not least her obvious affection for the city in which this romance unfolds. But it is her witty rendering of life in the 90s that I really fell for! I was transported! * Claire McGlasson *
Sarra Manning's stunning, beautifully written book is not just a love letter to London, but a love letter to what really matters in life: each other. Funny, smart and gorgeously romantic, London, With Love is the perfect read to make you smile on the rainiest of days * Katy Birchall *
A book to treasure - brilliantly crafted with characters that feel like lifelong friends. Beautiful, romantic, real, poignant, nostalgic and completely compelling. I love this book with all my heart. * Alex Brown *
London, With Love is just all kinds of glorious, one minute moving me to tears, the next making me snort with laughter. I'm going to be pressing it into the hands of all my friends and family * Jenny Ashcroft *
Sarra Manning is the queen of London-set romance. London, With Love is the sort of book that sweeps you off your feet and wins your heart with laughter, tears and the whole cavalcade of city life. Utterly romantic, totally recognisable and with as much spirit as the city itself, this is an unforgettable love story * Jane Casey *
Brimful of longing, tenderness and the pain of missed chances, this book could soften the stoniest heart * Kate Riordan *
PRAISE FOR SARRA MANNING * - *
Absolutely gorgeous with great characterisation -- Marian Keyes
Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh -- Laura Jane Williams
Uplifting, tender and heartwarming -- Louise O'Neill
Beautiful -- Lindsey Kelk
A pure dose of adorable * Cosmopolitan *
Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy * Marian Keyes *
The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting book of your dreams. Sarra Manning is the absolute Queen of funny, heartfelt, deeply emotional romances, and The Man of Her Dreams is romcom perfection * Cressida McLaughlin *
A very swoony, sexy, warm read * Cesca Major *
I absolutely, completely, entirely and wholly adored The Man of Her Dreams. I didn't think Sarra's writing could get any better . . . but she has somehow surpassed herself. It manages to be romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such an compelling, intriguing story - I couldn't put it down. I'll be thinking about this special book for a long time to come, and recommending it to everyone I know. * Lucy Vine *
What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is. All her characters feel so real and utterly lovable despite their best efforts. Lovely, lovely book. * Jane Casey *
Smart, funny, audacious, and dazzlingly romantic. The Man of Her Dreams is an utterly ingenious romcom with the breathless page-turning quality of a thriller. I could not put it down. Sarra Manning just gets better and better. * Laura Wood *
Romantic, smart and moving * Best Magazine *
A clever, modern romance that keeps the reader guessing right to the very end * Woman's Weekly *
Very funny * Bella Magazine *
Saucy, funny and emotional, this is a feel-good romance with fabulous characters and a juicy twist * Daily Record *
This is a real emotional rollercoaster, but the warmth, humour and wonderful characters will have you tearing through those pages * Heat Magazine *
[A] brilliant romantic comedy * Hello! Magazine *
Sweet and satisfying * i Paper *
Manning once again delivers a great female lead who is easy to relate to, flawed, and someone who you can't help rooting for * Kay Ribeiro *
Sarra Manning writes with brio and Esme's slow self-realisation will bring a tear to your eye * Times *
PRAISE FOR THE MAN OF HER DREAMS --

The Man of Her Dreams

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 09/11/2023
      ISBN13: 9781399707831, 978-1399707831
      ISBN10: 1399707833

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      Book Synopsis

      ''Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy'' MARIAN KEYES
      ''The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting book of your dreams'' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN
      ''A very swoony, sexy, warm read'' CESCA MAJOR

      Is he too good to be true?

      Meet Theo. Handsome, sexy, funny. kind. And he can cook.

      He''s literally the man of Esme''s dreams. But Esme''s sensible enough to know that you can''t just manifest your perfect boyfriend then have him turn up on your doorstep.

      Or can you?

      REAL READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE MAN OF HER DREAMS...
      ''Beautifull written, romantic, sexy, and gives a good ol'' tug on the heart strings'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
      ''Sarra Manning is a one-click author for me'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
      ''Funny, romantic and spicy in equal measures'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
      ''An auto-buy author for m

      Trade Review
      This is already one of my books of the year! . . . A VERY special book - a decades-long 'near miss' love story, it gave me One Day vibes. It's GORGEOUS, real, believable and BEAUTIFUL * Marian Keyes *
      Reading London, with Love reminded me why Sarra Manning is one of my favourite writers. It's wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving, and impossible to put down. * Louise O'Neill *
      A wonderful rom-com - such a glorious treat * Harriet Evans *
      Wonderful. An epic, enduring love story that is so funny, tender and warm. I loved everything about it. -- Cressida McLaughlin
      Immersive, razor sharp and full of tenderness. Manning explores love in many forms - not least her obvious affection for the city in which this romance unfolds. But it is her witty rendering of life in the 90s that I really fell for! I was transported! * Claire McGlasson *
      Sarra Manning's stunning, beautifully written book is not just a love letter to London, but a love letter to what really matters in life: each other. Funny, smart and gorgeously romantic, London, With Love is the perfect read to make you smile on the rainiest of days * Katy Birchall *
      A book to treasure - brilliantly crafted with characters that feel like lifelong friends. Beautiful, romantic, real, poignant, nostalgic and completely compelling. I love this book with all my heart. * Alex Brown *
      London, With Love is just all kinds of glorious, one minute moving me to tears, the next making me snort with laughter. I'm going to be pressing it into the hands of all my friends and family * Jenny Ashcroft *
      Sarra Manning is the queen of London-set romance. London, With Love is the sort of book that sweeps you off your feet and wins your heart with laughter, tears and the whole cavalcade of city life. Utterly romantic, totally recognisable and with as much spirit as the city itself, this is an unforgettable love story * Jane Casey *
      Brimful of longing, tenderness and the pain of missed chances, this book could soften the stoniest heart * Kate Riordan *
      PRAISE FOR SARRA MANNING * - *
      Absolutely gorgeous with great characterisation -- Marian Keyes
      Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh -- Laura Jane Williams
      Uplifting, tender and heartwarming -- Louise O'Neill
      Beautiful -- Lindsey Kelk
      A pure dose of adorable * Cosmopolitan *
      Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy * Marian Keyes *
      The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting book of your dreams. Sarra Manning is the absolute Queen of funny, heartfelt, deeply emotional romances, and The Man of Her Dreams is romcom perfection * Cressida McLaughlin *
      A very swoony, sexy, warm read * Cesca Major *
      I absolutely, completely, entirely and wholly adored The Man of Her Dreams. I didn't think Sarra's writing could get any better . . . but she has somehow surpassed herself. It manages to be romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such an compelling, intriguing story - I couldn't put it down. I'll be thinking about this special book for a long time to come, and recommending it to everyone I know. * Lucy Vine *
      What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is. All her characters feel so real and utterly lovable despite their best efforts. Lovely, lovely book. * Jane Casey *
      Smart, funny, audacious, and dazzlingly romantic. The Man of Her Dreams is an utterly ingenious romcom with the breathless page-turning quality of a thriller. I could not put it down. Sarra Manning just gets better and better. * Laura Wood *
      Romantic, smart and moving * Best Magazine *
      A clever, modern romance that keeps the reader guessing right to the very end * Woman's Weekly *
      Very funny * Bella Magazine *
      Saucy, funny and emotional, this is a feel-good romance with fabulous characters and a juicy twist * Daily Record *
      This is a real emotional rollercoaster, but the warmth, humour and wonderful characters will have you tearing through those pages * Heat Magazine *
      [A] brilliant romantic comedy * Hello! Magazine *
      Sweet and satisfying * i Paper *
      Manning once again delivers a great female lead who is easy to relate to, flawed, and someone who you can't help rooting for * Kay Ribeiro *
      Sarra Manning writes with brio and Esme's slow self-realisation will bring a tear to your eye * Times *
      PRAISE FOR THE MAN OF HER DREAMS --

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