The One That Got Away: The perfect laugh out loud romantic comedy

Name: The One That Got Away: The perfect laugh out loud romantic comedy
Rating: 4.538461685180664 (13 reviews)

Keris Stainton

Jun 2018 · Bookouture

4.5

13 reviews

Ebook

350

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‘OMFG! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!’ Daniel Riding

When Piper James unexpectedly gets a message from her insanely hot teenage crush Rob Kingsford, inviting her to their school reunion, her heart flips. She hasn’t seen Rob in eight years – and he’s always been the one that got away.

Older (but not wiser), fatter (but much happier in her skin), and still definitely crushing on Rob, Piper’s about to come face-to-face with the very best of old friends and the very worst of old frenemies. Add in enough G&Ts and a few too many Cosmos, and there are all the ingredients for a real night to remember…

Could it be second-time lucky for Piper and Rob, or will she have her heart broken all over again?

A hilarious and uplifting story about facing your fears and being true to who you are – perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Kinsella and Sophie Ranald.

Read what everyone is saying about The One that Got Away:

‘Oh my gosh it was brilliant! I laughed, I got choked up, my emotions were all over the place and by the end I was uplifted into believing I could do anything… I loved everything about this book… I had a big grin on my face and my heart was uplifted… I was hooked right from the first page.’ Katie’s Book Cave, 5 stars

‘I adored the story from start to finish! Rob was completely and utterly gorgeous and I literally swooned every time he appeared on the page… Had me laughing one minute and then crying the next!… Had me hooked… A fantastic and uplifting read which I would heartily recommend!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘I am now completely head over heels in love with this book and the characters. I think Piper may be my new favourite character ever (sorry Hermione Granger)… Funny, heart-warming, emotional all at once… Just perfect!’ Vicki in Neverland, 5 stars

‘I bloody love Keris’s books! Every single one has made me howl with laughter at some point! Keris is the kind of funny writer that will make tea come out your nose (true story!)… Piper is one of my favourite book characters of all time.’ Tishylou, 5 stars

‘Absolutely kept me hooked from page one!… I loved Piper… and her crush Rob was swoooooooon!… This book was sooooo fun!’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘I absolutely adore this author’s books, they are easy to read and I love the characters that she creates!… I LOVED it – such a good story and no hesitation in giving it 5 stars – it is funny and heart-warming at the same time, a highlight of the year so far for me – a genuine pleasure to read!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Keris’s books always make me feel like I can achieve anything I set my mind to. Heart-warming, body-positive, sweet and caring, I am going to be thinking about these characters for a long time.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘One of those books you think I’ll just read a couple of chapters and the next thing you’re nearly halfway through the book… Witty, warm and well written. A great read.’ NetGalley Reviewer

‘A wonderful book! I loved the storyline and characters… A perfect beach read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

‘I devoured it in a matter of hours.’ This Price is Usually Right

Ratings and reviews

4.5

13 reviews

Robin Taylor (Bibliophile Puzzler)

June 25, 2018

Second chances can be marvelous. That is exactly what Piper James experiences when she gets a message from her teenage crush Rob Kingsford. She was crazy about him in school, but has not seen him in eight years. Rob has invited Piper to accompany him to their high school reunion. Could she really have another chance with the gorgeous hunk of a man? That said, this is not simply a romance, though. It is a story about body positivity, friendships and family. The Invitation is sweet, funny and tender. I so wanted Piper and Rob to get together. They both really liked one another. Piper's war with confidence and self-esteem is quite realistic. She has been judged by others due to her weight - including her family - and feels as if Rob could not ever really be attracted to her. This book had some great connecting characters, and they added to the humor in this story, including little Buster. This was a delightful, one-sitting read. If this book is indicative of the genuine writing style of Keris Stainton, I definitely look forward to reading more of her work in the future, maybe even stories about Matt and Holly. Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for an honest review.

6 people found this review helpful

Zoe O'Farrell (Zooloo's Book Diary)

July 26, 2018

I loved this book. I loved the fact it was a story of a normal girl Piper, blogging about being a "fat" beautiful girl and how to love yourself. It was lovely done and the subject surrounding the blogging was wonderfully done, no fat shaming here. It was a normal story, there was no far-fetched ness about it. I felt like this could happen to one of my friends! We are introduced to Piper as she is about to appear on a morning tv show to do a debate about your well-being thanks to her blogging. After the show, she receives loads of comments and praise (and some trolling!!!) but then a facebook message pops up, her old crush from school, Rob! Piper has loved Rob ever since she was a teenager, hanging around the park, drinking in the pub. But tragedy struck and she literally ran away to London, away from her friends to start a new life. She is brought back home due to a sick family member and literally runs into Rob. Who in turn invites her to a school reunion. I loved reading about the reunion as it sounded just like a reunion should be, drunken debauchery and a really good time, the fears of being reunited were well played!! I have not read anything by Keris before, but I have rectified this by putting other books on my TBR list. Keris' writing is like you are reading a page in someone's diary, or like talking to a friend about their weekend having a giggle and a glass of wine. So much realism, none of this crazy will she-will he, no misunderstandings. The little 'drama' that is in the book is done in a way where you think, hang on yes I would react like that too! It is definitely a second chance at love story but not just for Piper.

4 people found this review helpful

Erin White

September 17, 2018

Fun and funny!

2 people found this review helpful

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