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Too Busy for Love

A hilarious, forced proximity romantic comedy from Phoebe MacLeod

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Too Busy for Love

By: Phoebe MacLeod
Narrated by: Victoria Fox
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Phoebe MacLeod is back with a BRAND NEW hilarious rom com, perfect for fans of Mhairi MacFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.

For Beatrice, working at one of London’s boutique hotels is a dream come true. She doesn’t need a social life. She just needs an ordered diary, crisply folded sheets and happy guests. But Beatrice’s routine comes to an abrupt halt when her hotel is raided by the police and all the staff are arrested. Suddenly she finds herself released on bail, and trapped in London, with only the hotel chef Jock for company.

Having decided to make the most of their situation, Beatrice lets her hair down – figuratively and literally – for the first time in her life. And incredibly, despite the threat of possible prison around the corner, she finds she loves every moment spent exploring London in Jock’s company.

But all bubbles have to burst, so when the pair are released without charge, it’s time for Beatrice to get her life, and her career, back on track. She can’t let a little thing called feelings get in her way… So why can’t she forget Jock, even when her career dreams look set to become reality?

Beatrice may like to keep life fully booked, but can you ever really be too busy for love?

Readers LOVE Phoebe MacLeod's books:

The perfect book.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book fundamentally changed me and now I need to read every romcom I can get my claws on! I giggled, I almost threw my book, I kicked my little feet, and I finished it basically in one sitting … what more could you ask for?’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘MacLeod weaves a tale of unexpected love, second chances, and the magic of warm summer days.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Phoebe Macleod writes easy to ready, sweet but not shallow books. She has a lovely writing style and she’s the sort of author that I feel safe with, that I know I’m probably going to love pretty much anything she writes - one of the finish-a-book-and-buy-one-straight-after-on-kindle kinda vibes!‘ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love when a book can make me LOL in real life the whole time. This was such a fun rom-com and a safe one for people who like books without all the spice.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘This is a delightfully sweet and charming romantic comedy with a grumpy/sunshine trope (one of my favorites!)’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘It's a very light, feelgood read and certainly put a smile on my face.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A cute rom-com that focuses on friendship and different types of relationships, not just romance. I loved it, the characters are messy and complex as in real life.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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another fabulous book, enjoyed it thoroughly, excellent, thank you Phoebe once again!!

Jenna x

loved it!

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Her books are woven together so nicely - It was a lovely surprise to revisit some characters from a previous book and I just love her characterisation. Lovely story - I want a follow up!!

Simply beautiful.

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Kept by interest the whole way through. Really enjoyed listening to it. Very well read and brought the characters to life

Great story and perfectly read

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Can’t help but tally the number of times the author uses ‘patently’ but I’m rolling through the books

Feel good and easy to listen to

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I have just discovered Phoebe MacLeods books and I'm hooked. Love them and this is a great listen. I would highly recommend

Brilliant, I'm not hooked

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