A Slow burning start of a four-star read. This was an odd one to rate and review, as it took me a while to get into and then I was consumed and then it went off the boil again and dipped and then I was hooked again. You do have to suspend reality when you read this story, but that’s kind of why I love this genre, you can simply sink in and forget the world. Do give it a go, as It could be me having a slump and that’s why it ebbed and flowed for me, I liked the writing and will be looking for this author again.

The Break Up Agency follows the kind, caring Ellie Shaw who sets up Softer Landings to make breakups easier and help guide the couples to find their own happily ever agrees separately. Inspired by recently going through her own breakup and dumping her colleague Thea’s “too nice to dump” boyfriend American Dan, Ellie sets up the company with Thea and Simon’s help. However, when ‘dumping’ American Dan she finds herself falling in love at first sight and ultimately looking after Dan’s dog Gus whilst he goes on a charity mission in Ethiopia.

This book is super cute and heartwarming! All the way through I was rooting for Ellie and Dan to end up together and to form a perfect family with Gus. The book deals with an array of topics with a lot of compassion and grace and the side stories were touching (Simon and Diego especially). I loved every character in this book, even the ones you weren’t so sure on in the beginning ended up showing character development throughout the story. Definitely an easy, cutesy rom-com book to warm the soul.

Thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I received a copy of The Break-Up Agency via NetGalley to read and review.

Honestly I really enjoyed this one. Yes there are somethings that feel a little forced and as always a simple conversation could clear up a TON of issues but I think that’s also the fun of this genre. You can have a few out there things and internally yell at the characters but ultimately it’s nice to see how everything turns out.

To begin with i struggled with the inserted emails/forms in this book but quickly grew to love them and the humour they added to this story. The very idea of a break up agency was really clever in general, and the scenarios in the story showed why there was a need! I thought all the characters in the book were authentic and lovely and I really wanted the best for them. Whilst Thea would annoy me in real life, I could see that her character was there to bring Ellie out of her shell. I loved loved American Dan and Gus too of course. There was an interesting twist that I absolutely didn’t see coming, which was great as often this genre can be too predictable, and yet the love story itself was delightfully predicatable in all the right ways. We don’t want the twist to stop the girl getting the right man after all! A great read, thank you.

First of all I would like to say that romantic stories are not my usual genre pick. I decided that I wanted to branch out and discover new authors to entertain me. The premise of the book made me think, this is going to a sugary sweet story (nothing wrong with that). But, it was a surprisingly cute story. The story is slow to start, but in my opinion I would keep reading because it does get entertaining. There is drama, romance and amusing characters. The book is a nice, light story and definitely a beach read. A story where you can kick back with a margarita and relax with.


Disclaimer: Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for this ARC, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

*Spoiler Free* Ellie Shaw is very confident when speaking to others about the reality of their relationships, when it comes to her own life, not so much. I loved the premise of this book and her well-meaning intentions behind Softer Landings, her break-up agency. You can't help but cheer on a character who is truly trying to help her fellow humans. The opening chapter of the book was one where you can't quite figure out what's going on, which I liked. It made me pay attention and once I figured it out, it pulled me right in. With an unusual premise, relatable characters, and a solid plot/side characters, I would definitely recommend this book to others!

This was an easy romantic read. A quick finish and was something to escape too. Thank you for the advance copy of the book.

The first few chapters starting out interesting, engaging me to read more but then the story flashed back to a year ago and went off on this tangent, leaving me completely bored to death.
The story just had alot characters involved that the story felt like there was too much noise with many personalities that the story got away from the main character. I usually like to give stories a chance but this one was difficult for me to finish.

It starts off well and the premise is great but it goes downhill quickly. Not inclusive or friendly toward those with disabilities.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon for the ARC.

After moving to London following her long-term boyfriend and getting her heart broken by the man, Ellie comes to the decision that no other person should go through that, so she begins by helping a friend break up with American Dan for her. After she breaks up with him for her friend, American Dan decides that he must live life better. He leaves his golden retriever with Ellie, and off he goes. Ellie felt an instant connection with American Dan and expected him to return to her and fall in love, but that wasn't the case...

This book could've been that perfect book for me. But the first chapters were so hard to read, and I believe that this happens because of the tools used to portray certain situations. The whole setup of the story is a little difficult to follow and get into. Once the set-up is over, the book is actually really great and easygoing, but you have to tackle the whole set-up first. I will never say that the book is bad, because this book is great, but the set-up does the overall story a disservice.


Special thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK and Lake Union Publishing for the e-ARC.

A quick and easy read that I found myself picking up after a long day to unwind. The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Until the end, i am still wondering what Diego is doing in this book. While the plot is good, the writings and chapter us pretty hard to follow. Im looking forward for more Ms McLure works in the future.

I loved this book so much! The first few chapters were a little slow and hard to follow, but I find that to happen in a lot of books. There’s a lot of world building and characters being introduced at once, so it’s easy to get lost. But once I got farther in, the chapters were so good and the characters were so lovable. I loved Ellie and Dan’s relationship and how real their characters were, they weren’t written to be some perfect humans in a perfect world. I loved how their love confession tied into the things mentioned previously in the book, it was my favorite moment! I did feel as though some side characters, like Diego and Vee, were just thrown in there and while they were side characters didn’t hold much purpose. Overall, it was so good and so enjoyable!!

Thank you Sheila McClure and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After reading, I think I would give this book 4/5 Stars! *Possible Spoilers*

I truly enjoyed this book, and enjoyed the storyline! Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down. Dan has all the qualities any lady would want! I honestly felt bad for Dan because he is such a kind man and a dream guy for most girls, but had such bad luck with women for being "too nice." I'm glad he was able to find a happy ending! I'm overall very happy with this book!

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First few chapters did not engage me at all. Would have DNF’d if I didn’t receive this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

The story line is interesting for sure and a little bit different than usual books of this genre. However, I didn’t love some of it.

There was no connection to the characters at the beginning.

I started enjoying some development of characters around chapter five. I did love seeing the questionnaires for Softer Landings throughout the book though. I always love when there are emails or things such as this in novels.

The middle- end of the novel is more of a 4 star for me. I loved the connection with Dan and Ellie and Gus. Also, I’m from NC so that resonated with me a bit.

Why hasn’t he told her about his leg? Definitely didn’t see that as something he would have held back from her as she was his best friend. Also, I wish she would have told him about her feelings before Sadie “hired” her. I know he was sorting through his feelings so it made sense he didn’t say much.

Sebastian didn’t need to come back in the book. That was so fake feeling and weird that it was even in there to be honest.

When reading around 85-90% of this book, I was on my period, which in turn means I was emotional. Not sure if I would have had crying eyes if this wasn’t the case, but I will say this book got better with the last half of it. I did enjoy how it ended and overall would say it’s a 3.5 read for me.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from Amazon Publishing UK and #NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

I was confused by how all over the place this story was. I found the story interesting but didn’t find a way in to it.

DNF. This book was tedious. I'm all for a slow burn but this was ridiculous. It took getting 85% through before the characters even acknowledged their feelings to each other. The premise is good but the story could've been so much better. I did like Thea and Simon. I'm a sucker for a sassy best friend character.

I am always on the hunt for a solid romcom involving a dating/breakup agency but have yet to find one. Unfortunately this feel flat as well. Painfully repetitive and taking itself way to seriously. I couldn't connect with the supposed protagonist.

I really tried with this one. The concept seemed amazing and I was interested in reading it. But Comic Con? Seriously? It was just not my speed and the hero sounded just unlikable overall in the starting.

In this funny, moving and ultimately uplifting book, author Sheila McClure cleverly takes us and her lead character, Ellie Shaw, on inspiring journey,. It's an engaging and very heart-warming read - a real page turner.is The Break-Up Agency the first book I have read by Sheila McClure but certainly won't be the last.

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.