A Day at the Office, Matt Dunn
A Day at the Office, Matt Dunn
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A Day at the Office

Author: Matt Dunn

Narrator: James Clamp

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 01/21/2014


Synopsis

One office, five lives, on the most romantic day of the year.For most people, Valentine’s Day means flowers, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. But for five of Seek Software’s employees, it’s shaping up to be as much fun as a trip to the dentist.Long-term singleton Sophie has a crush on colleague Nathan but worries he doesn’t even know her name. And is there really any point in her sending a card to the man who organises the annual office Anti-Valentine’s party?Overweight, insecure, and still living with his mum, Calum’s desperate for a girlfriend. He’s recently met the woman of his dreams online but his exaggerated profile might mean tonight’s first date could also be their last.Mark’s been besotted with Julie since she kissed him at the office Christmas party. While she doesn’t seem to remember a thing, today might be his best chance to remind her. If only he could work out how.A Day at the Office is a wise, wonderfully moving, and laugh-out-loud novel about life, love, and relationships by bestselling novelist Matt Dunn.

About Matt Dunn

British writer Matt Dunn is the author of many romantic comedy novels, including the bestselling The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook, which was shortlisted for both the Romantic Novel Of The Year Award and the Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance. He's also written about life, love, and relationships for various publications including The Times, the Guardian, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Company, Elle, and The Sun. Before becoming a full-time writer, Matt worked as a lifeguard, a fitness-equipment salesman, and an I.T. headhunter.His website and blog can be found at http://www.mattdunn.co.uk/.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brea on March 06, 2013

I don't give many books five stars, because it seems to imply perfection, and while I don't believe that's possible, Matt Dunn's "A Day at the Office" is pretty close to a perfect story. It follows several London singletons through a single day--Valentine's Day--at the office (as the title implies).......more

Goodreads review by Karen on March 22, 2013

I kept thinking of the F word while I was reading this - fab, flirty, funny and feelgood. I really liked that it was set over one day; except I couldn't put it down, as I was desperate to know if everyone would end up with the right person. Telling a story from several viewpoints could have been tri......more

Goodreads review by Laura on May 12, 2020

[URL not allowed] SPOILER FREE Conheci o autor inglês Matt Dunn há relativamente pouco tempo, com o livro 13 dates, que me deixou positivamente surpresa. Não é sempre que encontramos um autor homem escrevendo bem histórias românticas. Apesar de não ser o suprassumo do gênero, gu......more

Goodreads review by Caz on November 13, 2015

3.5 STARS! This book was a funny read/listen there were some funny moments with the multiple main characters. Did I sometimes get confused with all the different characters? Hell yes, of course I did but to be honest that is my standard state of mind most days. i was disappointed with one couple but......more

Goodreads review by T.B. on October 30, 2014

I listened to the audiobook and for the most part I enjoyed the story. There were many scenes that made me laugh and others made me cringe out of sympathy for the characters. I do wish the author developed the characters a bit more. All of them had wonderful one-liners but after a while that's all t......more


Quotes

“Matt Dunn’s writing makes you laugh out loud.” —Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic series“Funny, moving, and a guaranteed page-turner. Brilliant!” —Mike Gayle, author of Turning Forty“Matt Dunn is officially funny” —Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You