I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
I've read a few of Kathryn Freeman's books, and Strictly Come Dating and Mr Right Across the Street are my favourites.
I like that Luke and Mia became friends before anything overly romantic occurred, and that it wasn't an insta-love novel. Although it added to the drama, the reality of the relationship with Freya added honesty to the book. Exes can be tricky.
The side characters were a nice addition to the plot and added depth to the main characters, by helping them hash out their feelings.

This felt incredibly... white. Like, early 2000s Taylor Swift white. It definitely could be the right kind of book for someone who’s not me, but I stopped reading books like these a long time ago. I don’t want to bash the story or the writing in any way as I’m sure there are loads of people out there who would really enjoy this. I didn’t. Solid 2.5/5 stars.

This rom com was a fun and light read with a lovely meet cute and adorable moments. You will root for the main two characters and wish you had a group of loved ones like theirs. While the story is a bit predictable, it’s predictable in a way that most will enjoy. Plus, as a lovely bonus, there is a fluffy cute furry friend named Pickles who steals the show when mentioned.

Mr Right Across the Street by Kathryn Freeman

When Mia moves to Manchester she plans to become comfortable at being single, explore the city and make new friends. She is not interested in dating. But then she meets Luke, who is irresistible, funny and kind.

I really enjoyed both these characters. I loved how down to earth they both were. Mia, who is comfortable in her own skin, not interested in changing her appearance or trying to fit in. Luke is so humble and trustworthy. They are a perfect match.

This was a funny and charming story. The perfect combination of family, romance and friendships.

Thank you to @onemorechapterhc for my advanced copy! Get your copy on Friday, just in time to join the Readalong that starts on Jan 26th with One More Chapter. Daily questions, challenges and chats with the author!

Mia has moved to Manchester to escape. Her flat is opposite the hot guy, Luke, who likes to work out every morning at 10. Mia enjoys watching. He owns the bar downstairs and when they meet there is an attraction between them. Mia doesn't want a relationship especially as he's a player. Luke doesn't want a relationship. Prefers to be single and have no strings Eventually they are agree to be friends and go out on non-date dates.

I absolutely loved this story. I loved the way they communicated! I actually choked on my coffee when I read that bit. It was so cute. I loved the relationship she had with Stan with the banter and the matchmaking she did. It was nice seeing the friendships develop with all the characters. Lovely story, very funny but lots of sweet moments too.

Mr Right Across the Street by Kathryn Freeman is about Mia Abbott, recently moved to Manchester and the guy across the street, bar owner, Luke Doyle. Since moving in, Mia has been watching the hot guy across the street, every morning when he works out. After an interaction at his bar, Luke ends up being intrigued by her. Due to a bad relationship with an ex, Mia is hesitant to share her personal info with any new people. So when Luke notices Mia watching him from across the street, he starts to leave her messages in his window. With the messages and more interactions at the bar, Mia comes out of the shell she's retreated into and strikes up a friendship with Luke, though he wants more. They end up making a deal where Luke takes her on some non-dates to show her the sites of Manchester, while Mia creates a website for The Bar Beneath. What ensues is a wonderful slow burn, friends to lovers romance that is so sweet that you can't help but root for them to be together!

The way the character's communicated was very reminiscent of Taylor Swift's You Belong With Me video and I adored it! While the reasons for why they had to stoop to messages on their window is a little sad, it definitely makes for a really interesting plot point. At first the idea of a stranger leaving you messages on his window can come off as creepy and the fact that the characters actually acknowledge that makes it better. But if you take away the potentially stalker-ish aspect, it's cheesy and romantic, even though at first it's purely friendly.

With every non-date they go on, they're friendship slowly builds to a budding romance that eventually ends up in full on love between Luke and Mia. There were moments where I was frustrated with the way things were going, especially when I felt like the author was using the same things (Luke's past) to create problems for them. But I guess when we take in Mia's past, the repetition was necessary for Mia to truly learn to trust Luke.

With ex's, signature cocktails and a rabbit names Pickles, this book is an utterly adorable book! The characters have great chemistry and their interactions are fun. But above all else, this book is the definition of sweet! It's the kind of book I'd read when I just want a cheesy, romance that's light and fun, and sure to lift up my mood!

Mia Abbott moved to Manchester to escape a controlling ex. After many failed relationships she decides she's over men for awhile. The closest she comes is ogling "hot guy across" while he lifts weights every morning. After her family encourages her to get out and meet people, she visits the bar across the street and discovers the bartender is hot guy. She finds out his reputation as a player and decides to avoid him. Luke is attracted to the new girl and when he see her in the window across the street, he starts leaving her messages in the window. They start to spend more time together but Mia keeps him firmly in the friend zone. Is there anything he can do to earn her trust?
The setting of this book reminded me so much of the show Cheers. I loved the fun non -dates that Luke took Mia on. I like how the chapters change point of view of each character. This was a sweet rom-com full of laughs.
Thank you to Kathryn Freeman and HarperCollins One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this fun book. I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Thanks to #partner @onemorechapterhc for the digital ARC of Kathryn Freeman's Mr Right Across the Street in exchange for an honest review. The book will be published on Tuesday, January 22.

Kathryn Freeman's Mr Right Across the Street is a compelling romance told from alternating points of view. The story follows Mia Abbott who has just moved to Manchester to escape harassment from her ex-boyfriend. She's determined to make it on her own, to prove her independence, and so she's moved away from her family and friends, keeping her new address and everything else (including her phone number) a secret except from those she knows best.

She moves into a flat across from Luke Doyle whom she watches daily at 10:00 am as he's doing his weightlifting. She doesn't realize, at first, that he also owns the pub at the base of their buildings until she wanders in one evening, determined to make some new friends.

Luke is a player whose interested in a lot of women, but only if nothing is serious. He's immediately drawn to Mia who has a sort of confidence he's never seen before. When he's bartending and starts a conversation with her, he's drawn to her wittiness and her unwillingness to be intimidated.

Mia is drawn to Luke, too, but she's invested in not entering another relationship, not trusting her own judgment, which has proven to be so flawed in the past. She is, however, willing to be Luke's friend, and so they start having regular "non-dates."

This sweet novel is one that's so kind to its characters, presenting them as nuanced people whose pasts have made them wary of trusting someone else. Mia and Luke gradually each become willing to be vulnerable and to share what really matters, but they both make mistakes along the way. I really loved this book, with its lovely sense of humanity and of forgiveness.

I would like to thank NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In this book we find many points that make it a high-quality rom-com: the strong and intelligent main character, funny moments and please, don't forget the cover!I
I loved the way the relationship between Mia and Luke grew. 2020 has made me read a lot of rom-coms, but this I really enjoy it.

I really liked this book. The chemistry between Mia and Luke is undeniable, but at the same time I feel like it was almost too easy for them. Yes the author tried to throw in some curve balls, like Mia not giving out her phone number to anyone and few others I can't mention as to not spoil the book. But I feel Kathryn could have gone further in detail about Mia's ex boyfriend, I believe that could have gone such a long way with the dynamic between not only Luke and Mia but also just Mia herself. She didn't want to fall for someone or to rely on someone after moving to a new city by herself, but a third of the way through the book it was all about Luke. I just wanted to see Mia grow more as a character and more sure of herself before their relationship really took off. Even with all that mentioned above I feel like this was still a good book and did make me laugh throughout, mainly the bits that involved Stan!

You know it’s a good book when you can feel the emotions with the characters. In Mr. Right Across the Street by Kathryn Freeman, Mia has moved to a new city to escape a bad situation. When she admires Luke from her window and subsequently runs into him in the local bar, her world is turned upside down. I love that the author was able to capture both sides and how the emotions for both are almost tangible. This book definitely shows how communication is so important in any relationship. I truly enjoyed this book and would totally recommend it to others!

I absolutely loved everything about this book! I loved the complexity of Luke’s character and that lots of things were kept secret until near the end. My own negative would be that it ended too soon! I could have kept reading more!

This was cute, I liked the storyline and the romance was fun and steamy!The main characters had great chemistry and there were plenty of hilarious moments between them!They are likable and easy to follow.
Luke is instantly drawn to Mia, and tries to get her to go out with him, Mia is a bit hesitant though due to his reputation with bad relationships. I find it very good and it was fast paced.

Thank you to @netgalley for a copy of Mr Right Across The Street by Kathryn Freeman, which debuts in a few days on January 22!

Synopsis: Mia Abbott has made a very deliberate move to Manchester — away from her family, friends and creepy ex-boyfriend (TW: emotional abuse and stalking). As a website designer who works from home, she’s struggling to meet people. That is, until she ventures into the bar below her flat and has an instant connection with the bartender, Luke Doyle, who also just happens to live in the apartment across from hers. Only issue: he’s definitely a player and she’s had enough of bad boyfriends that she’s determined to avoid this mistake. But what are you going to do when raw attraction demands otherwise?

Okay I thought I wasn’t going to like this one because at first it seemed really cliche, like “nerd girl and hot guy actually are attracted to each other” cliche. BUT there was a twist I did not expect and should’ve seen coming, and it meant that I enjoyed the last 60% of the book so much more than the first few set-up chapters.

Mia & Luke’s relationship is funny, flirty and eventually, flaming hot! Like whew, some of these scenes — it’s not 100% explicit but it’s well on its way. I really enjoyed getting to know these characters and while I did find the back-and-forth of “Do they trust each other?” a little tedious at points, it made sense based on both of their previous rocky relationships.

Overall, Mr Right Across The Street was a great, fun read! I finished it in less than 24 hours and could not put it down. I’m excited to see what Freeman writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the ARC! The first quarter of this book had me a bit 'meh' in all honesty. There were a couple of occasions where I felt the introduction of characters - mainly the protagonist's 2 best friends - could have been done a bit more smoothly, however apart from this I have no complaints! This ended up being a really sweet romance, I would say perfect if you are new to the genre, and perfect if you are a veteran of romance books and want something cute to read.

This is a cute contemporary romance. It was a little slow to start, but the sweet characters and the unique communication style of the characters kept me engaged. I enjoyed the humor in the book as well.

This was such a heartwarming, cutesy but not over the top, romantic comedy. I loved the themes of someone's past overshadowing first impressions, and shaping how someone perceives themselves. I also really enjoyed the presence of what a true relationship means, staying and working through the tough times. "I can't promise I won't get pissed, but I can promise I won't turn and run." I laughed, I gushed, I plotted against the women who made me angry, and most importantly I LOVED this book. Definitely recommend for fans of Christina Lauren.

What a sweet read! If you love a slow burn and really fun witty banter, this book is right up your alley.

I love Mia and how unapologetic herself she is. She was dealing with the consequences of bad relationships. I felt for her & understood the excuses she was making because they rooted in insecurity and fear. These are REAL feelings and I appreciate the authenticity of it, no matter if I found it to be a tad hypocritical. I did think that the third act dragged on and felt unnecessary to the whole plot. I love Luke & his “non-dates” with Mia. I loved learning about him and watching him grow and mature. I loved how much Luke loved Mia for exactly who she was and never tried to change her.

*Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Mia needs a fresh start. New city, new phone, new friends. But all she has after a few weeks is ogling her hottie neighbor across the street while he lifts weights each morning - she can see him through their respective windows.
When she realizes he’s the local bar owner and quite the ladies man- she has her reservations. She’s been burned badly before. Then, suddenly, adorable notes go up in his windows. Picture 1st Gen Texting with handwritten emojis and lettering....it’s heartmelting.
Can Mia trust herself to fall for the cool guy?

This was a super sweet (and steamy) romance!

Mia moves to Manchester to get away from an ex who won't leave her be. She is going to spend time on her own and finally work on the novel she's been meaning to write. The sexy bar owner who lives in the flat across from hers is a temptation she wasn't planning on.

This book was a slow burn romance with pacing that is consistent with Brit Lit, much slower than American-written romances with an emphasis on daily life and friendships with others as well as the main romance.

I loved the main characters, Mia and Luke. They were both complex and real with faults and mistakes as well as cute quirks and lots of heart. Their friendships with others in this book were a bright spot as was Mia's fair treatment of Luke's ex (who features in the story).

The teen in this story was very well written! A great blend of sweet and sometimes moody. And very embarrassed of her hot dad.

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
STEAM LEVEL: Rated R
TRIGGERS: teen pregnancy, parent abandonment, controlling ex, sometimes difficult shared child custody