I wanted to punch Myles in the face sooo many times. I’m not sure that’s the best way to start a review, but it’s true. I found myself skipping a lot of the tedious bits that just kind of dragged on and on. For the most part it was an interesting story. Sloane was rather unlikeable to me for the first half of the book too. I just didn’t connect with the characters that well. An okay read with a lot of potential.

A well written book. Great characters and a story which is fun and light to read. Perfect for a weekend away when you don’t want to dive into something too heavy. Some amusing moments.

No, We Can't Be Friends is a story about Sloane Cassidy, the woman who seemingly has it all, including the perfect man. The novel begins with Sloane realizing that she's ready to start a family, and her "friend", Bianca, telling her to "get cracking", because it's not like she's "getting any younger". Fast forward a several months, and we witness Sloane begin to see the cracks in her marriage and the subsequent efforts she puts in attempting to save it.

I absolutely adored this book, as it was so much more than just an evolution of Sloane and Myles' marriage. There were multi-generational female friendships, personal growth in several characters, and witty comments that made me laugh out loud. I was particularly impressed by Sloane's introspection and her care for others, even during her own challenging times. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a charming read with a bit of substance to it. 5/5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

I really loved this book.
Invested completely in Sloane’s situation and was rooting for her throughout. I had read Sorry, Not Sorry a while ago and it took a while to reconcile the characters from that book - Bianca and a tiny cameo from Charlotte, but the penny finally dropped. Sophie Ranald has a way of writing characters that you just want to get to know better, so fingers crossed she just keeps the books coming. I will be waiting!

Delightful story with delightful characters of a young woman on the verge of finding herself (and, her true love, in the process). Simply delightful characters, including the guy who practically left her at the altar.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.

It's not my usual genre but I loved reading this book and I liked that Sloane was able to become the strong independent woman that she was meant to be. The story is a mixed bag of romance with a bit of humour here and there while it's not a cheesy romantic read, it's a story of friendship and while life can turn sour, it usually works out for the best. I would like to thank the publishers and netgalley for letting me have the book to review and the opinions expressed are entirely my own views and are completely unbiased. #No,wecan'tbefriends#Netgalley

The majority of women in this modern world have experienced that ex. Women reading this would know exactly who I am speaking about. The ex who hurt you so deeply and yet is convinced that you two should remain friends. The ex who somehow seems to make the breakup your fault

No, We Can't Be Friends follows the life of Sloane Cassidy. She met her husband, Myles Taylor, online and it seemed to be a match made in heaven. However, she soon realizes that Myles really just wants a maid, someone to clean up his messes and keep his house tidy. One day, however, Sloane finds out Myles has been hiding something from her. Their relationship is over and she is lost. This book is about her journey to rediscovering who she was before Myles. Sloane is determined to fall back in love with herself.

Sloane was so relatable. We have all been in her shoes. No woman could deny that she was Sloane at least once in her life. Besides being relatable, though, Sloane was extremely likable. I adored her from the beginning and throughout the book, my admiration for her grew.

The author was able to effortlessly delve into the characters' backgrounds so well and reveal their development quite skillfully. The relationship between Sloane and her mother explained a lot of what happened.

The feel of this book was so positive I could not stop reading until I was done. I read the entire story in one sitting. It felt even better when I saw how it ended. Without giving away too much, I am glad the characters ended up the way they did.

There were some parts of this book where I laughed out loud. There was a scene in particular where Sloane tried out different exercises and her reaction to trying out Zumba made me scream with laughter.

All in all, this book was not only a fun read. It was empowering and a story about a woman who fell down and was able to rise up even higher than before. There are no words to adequately describe how much I adored this book.

Violence: None
Sexual Content: Definitely a book for adults
Profanity: A lot
Religious Themes: None
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: Mention of alcoholism. Also some social drinking and smoking

Sloane is iconic. I loved her throughout. A touching and witty rom-com with a heroine you’d love to be your best mate.

This book was just an ok read for me. It was sweet and cute and well written, a little mellow on the steam. I felt it went on and on in a few spots. Nothing major happens either, just a calm sweet book! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

Many thanks to the author, publishers and Netgalley for an ARCof this Ebook. I was delighted to receive it, as I've already read the two predecessors to it and really enjoyed them. I enjoyed it very much, it flows along so well, the characters are well developed, and the humour is well judged. I wouldn't describe it as a laugh out loud comedy, although there are some very funny parts, and some of the most descriptive insults I've ever read. There are some touching explorations of difficult human situations such as relationship breakdowns, infertility, heartbreak. Its a fabulous story, I loved it and will recommend it highly. I'd award it 4.5 stars.

What would you do if you found your husband has been unfaithful? Sloane and Myles were married for five years. They were trying for a baby when Sloane found out about Myles extra-marital activities. Myles soon denied it at first and the damage was done. 

This is not a story about the revenge of a scorned wife, but a story about moving on. Sloane learned to move on in a very subtle way. The story was slow in its progression and yet very satisfying. It’s the nice read for the holiday and beginning of a New Year. To start over with grace is one of the greater lesson in life. 

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this fabulous ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a companion book to Sorry, Not Sorry, but you don't need to read that to read this.

I really enjoyed No, We Can't Be Friends.

Sloane is thriving in her PR job and in a marriage that seems fine from the outside. She and her husband are renovating their dream house and trying for a baby. Then she slowly comes to suspect that her husband isn't who she thought and their relationship isn't what she wants. Slowly she gains the confidence to see him for who he is and figure out how to take control of her life.

I'd definitely call this contemporary women's fiction, not really a romance or rom com. This is a more realistic version of love, not all meet cutes and montages. But I do recommend it if you're looking for something a little more serious.

I just adored this book! I wouldn't know whether to put it in the category of contemporary women's fiction, humour, or romance. It's a life story, honest and relatable, but it is also entertaining and hard to put down.

Sloane Cassidy is a successful professional- she is a co-owner of a PR/ talent agency. She has been married for five years to Myles, whom she loves deeply, and is thinking of starting family. When little cracks begin to appear in her marriage, she doesn't exactly brush them off, she just wants to double her efforts to be the best wife possible. After all, 'she's in it to win it'. Gradually Sloane discovers her husband might not be the man she has always imagined him to be. Oh, he can still make her laugh, and her body might still crave the warmth of his body in their bed, but how do you reconcile this with the secret text message 'I have never loved her.? How do you learn to see your relationship with the new eyes of knowing it was based on lies? How do you take off those rose-tinted glasses we all wear when we look at our One and Only? What do you do with your hopes for future which seemed already written somewhere? How do you give up your wish to become a mother when you are 35 and are facing a divorce?

Sloane is a fantastic character, a girl I would love to have as a friend in real life. She is kind and strong, sensible and realistic. She doesn't complain or wallow (maybe just a bit, but then we all need somebody to make us a strong cup of tea at the right moment and take care of us just for a day to let us get on our feet). She genuinely wants to re-build her life and understands that it will take time.
Sloane is not alone, of course, and that is not surprising. She cares about people around her and sees the best in them, and they stand by her when her own life seems to crumble.
I really loved her relationship with Megan and the way she turned up at the right moment to help the brand-new mother- sometimes it is all you need: a shower and 20 minutes to yourself and a conversation with an adult about anything not baby-related.
I hope I'm not going to spoil the story by saying that there is also a new man in her life, but the romance is so secondary, so in the background, that there is no doubt- this book focuses on Sloane and her divorce, rather than anything or anybody else.

Sophie Ranald wrote a very relatable story as any of us who have gone through a long-term relationship breakup or a divorce will vouch for, but also very uplifting and heart-warming. At the end of the day it is people in our lives (friends, family, co-workers, kind strangers) that matter, not houses or fancy decor. And we can make our own if not HEA, at least HFN, if we take our ife decisions in our own hands.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boukouture for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinio

Sophie Ranald’s ‘No, We Can’t Be Friends’ is the perfect blend of wit, romance, and poignance. Sloane and Myles have been married for five years, and have settled into a sense of domesticity and trust. Or so Sloane thought. While in the process of trying to have a baby, Sloane discovers that Myles has a secret, and the life she thought she had ends up taking a U-turn. This novel tracks her journey of self-(re)discovery as she reclaims her life and leaves her old one behind.

I love a strong, yet human, female protagonist, and Sloane fits this bill and then some. Her trajectory isn’t fluid, it’s messy, and you feel like you’re along for the entire ride. There was nothing about this novel that felt overwrought or stodgy; I was there for every minute of the narrative. And, without spoiling anything, let’s just say I found the last third of the book to be wholly satisfying and rewarding.

This is a great read for anyone who loves a hint of romance packed into a whole lot of female empowerment. This is the first novel of Ranald’s that I’ve read, and it definitely won’t be my last. (I also wouldn’t be sad if this got made into a film. Just saying.)

**A huge thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**

Some mild spoilers

I chose this book because it was described as laugh out loud and hilarious, both on the cover, and in multiple reviews in the description. However, I think they must have read a different book, as the first 90% didn’t have a single moment that even mildly amused me, never mind made me laugh. There are: 2 miscarriages, a cheating husband, a marriage breakdown, an alcoholic mother who dies, she ends up being very briefly homeless. She was unhappy for most of the book, until she finally left her husband two thirds of the way through.

The last 10% of the book was good, there was some sass and a bit of amusement, as well as the happy ending. The book is well written, and a good story, it just really doesn’t match up to the laugh out loud description and reviews. I certainly wouldn’t have chosen it if I’d known.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story of a young woman who enters into married life and then finds things settling into ruts that she did not expect - and whose husband not only takes her entirely for granted, but abuses her trust in him - is an unexpected gem. Chick lit is not my usual genre, but this sounded like a bit more than that - and it delivered on that promise. I loved the way the heroine picked herself up and got on with life on her terms, without wasting time on revenge fantasies or self-pity. Instead, she put all her energy into going after the life she wanted - and getting it. The author did a great job of bringing her characters to life - not just the heroine, but so many of the other people in her life too.

Goodreads review here (direct link not possible): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3066234476

Overall rating-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐and more...this book deserves more.

Okay first things first. This book is so good. Like so so good. And so so realistic. Husbands like Myles, unfortunately,exists and so do wives like Sloane. What happened to Sloane in this book happens a lot to every other woman every other day. I really felt anger and then some more anger on behalf of her. But I have to hand it to Sophie Ranald. The author book on a serious subject, covered it up in pretty colors with a plot so deep and realistic that it punches you in the gut with the struggle that comes with the idea of an ideal marriage life or simply the life of modern women these days. Hats off to her. Simply brilliant and absolutely unputdownable. I read it in one go and the next thing I know its come to an end. I literally devoured it in one go and thats the thing that never happened to me before. Don't be fooled by the bright cover, this is realistic fiction at its best!
This book has little romance in it and most of the part can be catagorised as realistic fiction/woman's fiction. The character transformation that not only Sloane but most of the woman folk went through, supporting each other, being there for the other, made this more fun to read about. Sloane was not alone. She had the whole gang beside her starting from Megan, Bianca, Ruby, Viviene to wonderful Edward and a whole lot of more people. They all made this book special.And all's not justified without her wonderful father and stepmom. And also the glimses of Sloane's past with her mom and her struggle with the sensitive issue is something that was discussed with utmost delicacy and pure talent on the writers part. Honestly I can't praise this book enough. I highly recommend this book to all woman's fiction lover or to anyone who loves a beautiful story. This is a must and so good that I can promise you that you won't regret it.

Again a huge thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this wonderful ARC. I was simply passing time and didn't take the book seriously. I was pleasantly surprised by Sophie Ranald's latest. Worth a read to all the fans of Jane fallon and Celia Adhern and Dani Atkins and Giovanni Fetcher and Sophie Kinsella. Highly recommended.
Happy reading!
P.S. I loved the ending. Sloane got what she was desperately wanting.
P.P.S. no more spoilers.This was not my first SR book and definately not my last.
P.P.P.S. I really am regreting judging the book by its cover.