Dealbreakers, Lauren Forsythe
Dealbreakers, Lauren Forsythe
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Dealbreakers

Author: Lauren Forsythe

Narrator: Fiona Hampton

Unabridged: 7 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 08/01/2023


Synopsis

One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure.

A woman with high standards. A rival coworker. And the promotion that stands between them . . .

Coder Marina Spicer has no time to waste when it comes to love, hence her long list of dealbreakers. Frustrated by the online dating world, she created Dealbreakers, an anonymous app where women review how men stack up to their internet profiles. Her high standards have served her well at work, so why not in love?

Enter Lucas Kennedy. A charming Irish content writer, he’s the only one standing between Marina and her long-deserved promotion. Much to Marina’s chagrin, the two are paired on a project to test out date ideas, ultimately determining which of them will run the department. Taking a peek at Dealbreakers hoping to learn some dirt about her rival, she finds he’s the worst-rated man on the entire app.

As Lucas and Marina argue their way through mixing cocktails, salsa dancing, and throwing axes, Marina finds herself having more fun than she’s had in years. So when temptation becomes too strong to resist, Marina allows herself to break some of her own rules. After all, if the Dealbreakers say he’s Mr. Wrong, he can’t possibly be Mr. Right . . . can he?

About The Author

Lauren Forsythe lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and son, and a cat that gets more spoilt by the day. She works in marketing, studied English and Creative Writing at the UEA, and spends too much time trying to work out how she can retroactively add pockets to every piece of clothing she owns. She is the author of The Fixer Upper and Dealbreakers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather Adores Books on December 18, 2023

3⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Publication date ~ August 1, 2023 Est page Count ~ 331 (17 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 7 hours 3 minutes Narrator ~ Fiona Hampton POV ~ single 1st Featuring ~ characters in their 30's, work competition, fake dating, slow burn, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, no steamag......more

Goodreads review by Maren’s Reads on September 21, 2023

Lauren Forsythe easily became an auto-buy author after her first book, The Fixer Upper, made my favorites list. She writes characters that are very down to earth and easy to connect with, creating that emotional investment that romcoms sometimes lack. Dealbreakers offers up a unique approach to the......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on July 06, 2024

Seeing the title, my mind went to Liz Lemon on 30 Rock. Wasn’t that the name of the spin-off she created? Instead, it’s the name of the app that coder extraordinaire Marina Spicer created. It allows the user to see reviews of people on recent dates to make sure that any negative criteria aren’t match......more

Goodreads review by leah on August 15, 2023

3.5 this was cute! it reminded me of second first impressions with the whole laid-back, tattooed man trying to get the uptight female mc to chill out a bit and have some fun - so if you like that book, give this one a read. marina, the female lead, was a little annoying at times with how judgey and p......more

Goodreads review by paige (ptsungirl) on November 01, 2023

"I always see it, you know. It's a shame to hide a smile like yours." °•*⁀➷ The Hating Game, but make it How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. There were a few things I really enjoyed in this book, but they sort of make me a hypocrite when I try to put it together with what I didn't like. I loved the idea of n......more


Quotes

"The best type of beach read . . . [A] look at modern dating with a sweet romance at its core." —Culturess

"Satisfying. . . Fans of workplace romances such as The Hating Game by Sally Thorne will enjoy this take on the enemies-to-lovers trope." —Library Journal

"Forsythe’s witty and deeply introspective story makes a case for taking a chance on messy, complicated love. Readers will be eager for Marina to open up to her perfectly imperfect soulmate."Publishers Weekly

"Satisfying. . . A charming and sweet look at the importance of breaking your own rules and taking a chance on love." —Kirkus Reviews

"Enemies to lovers with pitch perfect chemistry. Do not miss Dealbreakers—it will make your summer!” —Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script and Same Time Next Summer

"Dealbreakers is pure rivals-to-lovers perfection! Full of witty banter and delightful characters, this book had me smiling from beginning to end. Marina's journey is so incredibly relatable and it was a joy watching her learn to open up, take chances, and be vulnerable. Forsythe's sharp dialogue and impeccably drawn characters make this book an absolute must read!" —Falon Ballard, author of Just My Type

"While life might sometimes go off track, Lauren Forsythe’s Dealbreakers never does. Forsythe’s sophomore novel is a reminder of the power of living in the moment and the courage in trusting your journey. Fun, fresh, and brimming with warmth, this quick-witted workplace romance features a spunky, self-assured heroine who knows what she wants, a charming hero with hidden depths, absolutely crackling dialogue, self-deprecating humor, super cool date activities, and a supportive friend group. I’m rooting for Marina and Lucas in whatever games they play next!" —Lillie Vale, author of The Decoy Girlfriend and The Shaadi Set-Up