A Girl Like Me
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Narrated by:
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Charlie Albers
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Bettina Hunt
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The most uplifting and heartwarming romantic comedy you'll listen to this year!
***Cute and clumsy bumps into train man in a meet-cute that readers have described as ‘brilliant.’ She’s been asking the question, ‘What’s wrong with me?’ He holds the answer, but will knowing the truth change anything?
Olivia is a thirty-something disaster in the best possible way. Her clumsiness has earned her a lifetime of bumps, bruises, and awkward situations—and she's grown used to it. Navigating everyday tasks that everyone else seems to breeze through, Olivia’s developed a set of coping strategies. When they don’t work, she knows she can always count on her supportive friends to step in and help.
But when a new boss shakes up her life at the advertising agency, Olivia is pushed out of her comfort zone and into a battle to prove herself.
Then Caspar—an enigmatic, composed stranger who quite literally catches her when she falls—starts showing up everywhere. Is it fate? Or is it just another complication? The more time they spend together, the more Olivia wonders: Could this be love?
Not your typical boy-meets-girl story, A Girl Like Me is a charming romantic comedy about embracing imperfections, celebrating differences, and finding the courage to be yourself.
Perfect for fans of Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Rosie Project, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and Sophie Kinsella novels.
©2023 Bettina Hunt (P)2026 Bettina HuntI will start by gushing.
I LOVED this book!
Olivia, the main character, is as clumsy as they come. She is always tripping up, dropping things, missing her mouth… and always at inopportune moments.
Thankfully, she has some great friends and colleagues who help get her through some sticky situations, considering there are plenty of people out there, ready to undermine her for the same quirks.
Then a knight in shining armour saves her life after a particularly dramatic, clumsy episode.
I don't want to go into all the details. Otherwise, what is the point of your reading the book? But it's safe to say that there are characters readers will fall for.
I loved Devinder, her colleague and one who has known her for a long time. They get along like a house on fire, and he is one of her heroes, too (but not the romantic kind!)
She also has a supportive housemate, Russell, and another warrior of a best friend, Steph, in her corner.
Then there is Caspar. I loved Caspar. He is a breath of fresh air. An honest guy with a heart of gold and genuine feelings.
Bettina Hunt delves into a world of undiagnosed dyspraxia with sensitivity, lightness, and humour.
An absolute banger of a book!
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The narrator was great and had a lovely voice perfect for the character. Would definitely recommend!
Brilliant romcom!
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I liked the contemporary London setting and the heroine's job in advertising. It's exciting but realistic.
The best thing about this book is the characters. I adored how sweet Olivia's friends are, especially Russell. Olivia herself is bold and bright, also very charming and cares so deeply about what she does and the people around her. It is a delight to see someone shine a light on dyspraxia and portray it so authentically as a part of a whole character.
The romance is gorgeous. Their dates are so sweetly described and I love how well the hero understands Olivia.
I listened to this as an audiobook and felt the narrator, Charlie Albers, was perfect for the story and characters.
I'd recommend this book to all fans of contemporary closed door romance but especially those who love realistic fiction, romantic comedy, and authentic characters from marginalised backgrounds.
Charming RomCom With Authentic Characters
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Fabulous Romcom 💕
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The narration by Charlie Albers is absolutely brilliant.
A review copy of this book was sent to me by the narrator. All of the above opinions are my own.
A laughter filled romance.
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