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Things We Do for Love

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Things We Do for Love

By: Miranda Dickinson
Narrated by: Heather Long, Luke R Francis
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☀️'A sparkling romance full of wit and warmth' Phillipa Ashley☀️

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Could romance be waiting in the wings…?

Lucie Hart is a fledgling actress, her confidence having been shattered by her manipulative ex. Making ends meet by performing Shakespearean monologues full of romance she doesn’t believe in, she can see her dreams getting further out of reach.

Theo Larkin has already taken Hollywood by storm and his next conquests are Shakespeare’s greatest works – and his incensed leading lady.

Always short of money, Lucie can’t afford to waste the opportunity to bring crowds to her shows. And when a well-publicised bust-up leaves Theo’s reputation hanging by a thread, he is desperate to prove his worth by taking on the most challenging performance of his life.

As they put aside their differences to save their careers, can our star-crossed lovers take their relationship to the next stage, and find themselves along the way?

*****

Readers have fallen in love with Lucie and Theo!

'Funny, romantic, uplifting – in other words, trademark Miranda Dickinson!' Debbie Johnson

'The chemistry between Lucie and Theo was on fire' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A sparkling summer romance' Kate Eberlen

'Chemistry, drama, romance, this novel has them all' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved the twists and drama … entertaining and heartwarming romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The must-read new novel full of warmth, humour and gorgeous romance! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Beth Moran.

©2024 Miranda Dickinson (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
Contemporary Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Romantic Comedy Shakespeare

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Critic reviews

Praise for Things We Do for Love:

'A sparkling romance full of wit and warmth' Phillipa Ashley

'A fresh, engaging love story … a sparkling summer romance' Kate Eberlen

'Miranda Dickinson creates a different world with every book. Her characters leap from the page' Sue Moorcroft

'Funny, romantic, uplifting – in other words, trademark Miranda Dickinson!' Debbie Johnson

'A total joy of a book' Becky Hunter

'I completely fell for this gorgeous tale of star-crossed lovers … Things We Do For Love is a smart, funny, wonderful novel. This romantic comedy of errors is exactly the summer read we all need' Annie Lyons

'With its charming setting of Stratford-upon-Avon and endearing cast of characters you really root for, Things We Do For Love is a feel-good love story full of laughter and heartache that Shakespeare himself would be proud to be associated with!' Mike Gayle

Praise for Miranda Dickinson:

‘A proper lovely romance, and a fabulous spirit-lifter’ Ruth Jones

‘Heart-warming and believable. This is Miranda Dickinson at her very best’ Sarah Morgan

The Start of Something is a wonderfully romantic story about the healing powers of love. Gentle and romantic, a wonderful salve for the soul, it is a charming joy of a read – this is Miranda at her very best’ Milly Johnson

‘Miranda is such a big-hearted, generous writer, full of warmth and love’ Jenny Colgan

The Start of Something is a truly heart-warming novel about hope, loneliness and the power of reaching out. Charming and romantic, Bethan and Lachlan's story will move anyone who's ever taken a chance on love. A magical read’ Holly Miller

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Heartwarming and so full of love now I wanna read more Shakespeare. Another treat by Miranda

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One of the best books I've read/listened to in ages. A completely fantastic story read by incredible narrators. I was wholeheartedly swept away.

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