I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even though I think it was less a romance and more a women's fiction with a bit of a romantic element. All in all, it's mainly the story of a woman overcoming her past and putting herself out there in a really vulnerable way to help other women. It's really a story about female solidarity, as the author writes in her acknowledgements. I LOVED it from that angle. The FMC and her best friend have a great relationship. It's lovely to see. Additionally, there are some really great laugh-out-loud moments and cringe-with-the-character moments that were so fun to read. This is my third book by Mhairi McFarlane, and it redeemed my love for her after the second one was not my cup of tea.