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The Debt & the Doormat

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The Debt & the Doormat

By: Laura Barnard
Narrated by: Elisa Hilton
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Poppy and Jazz have been best friends since the first week of uni. Whenever these two get together, trouble isn't far away - and things haven't changed much. When Jazz gets herself into financial trouble, Poppy, being a good friend, offers to help. Instead, she ends up being talked into swapping lives, with Jazz insisting it will be good and will help her get over her broken heart.

Poppy is thrown into a new life full of crazy housemates: there's fitness freak Izzy, horrendously beautiful bitch Grace, and the slightly gorgeous, if not incredibly grumpy, Ryan. Quickly, with the help of Jazz, her life is thrown upside down. Madness ensues, and her need to please everyone gets her in more trouble than she could ever imagine.

Before she knows it, she's got a fake boyfriend and is hiding so many secrets that she's scared they'll spill out at any minute. With a bullying boss, a sex-crazed colleague, a mental mother, and three brothers -each with their own dramas - life has gotten pretty difficult for Poppy. And all of this would be much easier if she could just stop falling over.

Will she get her life back to normal before her brother's upcoming wedding? And will she want to?

©2013 Laura Barnard (P)2015 Laura Barnard
Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Fiction Comedy Funny Heartfelt Witty

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I was sent a copy of The debt and the doormat to listen to in exchange for an honest review via the author Laura Barnard.

The debt and the doormat is absolutely hilarious!
Poppy decides to swap homes with her best friend Jaz to help her clear her debt and ends up falling for the hunky Ryan who shares the house with her. All the way through this book I was breathless with anticipation that Poppy and Ryan would somehow get together but spanners are thrown in the mix left right and centre. Poor Poppy gets herself into some crazy but hilarious situations and her friends are just as hilarious as she is.
I listened to this book whilst in self-isolation and it has been just the tonic to get me through the long, lonely, boring days!
I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series - the baby and the bride and see what wild adventures and situations Poppy and Jaz get themselves into next, and I especially can't wait to read more on the delicious Ryan **swoon**

Most hilarious and entertaining read ever!

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Listened to this book while on a cruise. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely sitting by the pool listening to these funny characters.

Hilarious

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I enjoyed this book while I did chores, went for a walk or did stuff. It's not taxing, mildly infuriating because like anyone would get themselves into those stupid situations? After a couple they are not funny.
You can see the love interest coming a mile off, so if you're looking for a predictable easy listen this is for you.

An easy listen

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What did you like most about The Debt & the Doormat?

Poppy and Jazz; their lives are just hysterical.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Izzy, she has a good heart.

Have you listened to any of Elisa Hilton’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I haven't but I enjoyed her narration.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Modern day Bridget Jones

Any additional comments?

If you want a good laugh, give this a go!

Laugh out loud listen!

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I absolutely loved this book from start to finish and the way that Elisa Hilton performed it was very entertaining.
The book itself is highly addictive, I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy the audible experience, but I really did, and it didn't detract from how fantastic this book is at all. In fact I found that I got the opportunity to take it on dog walks and shopping which I can't do with an actual book, so another bonus for audible.
I would definitely recommend this book on audible or to read, Laura Barnard is a fantastic author.

Great Book and Listen

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