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Just Saying is my second book written by Sophie Ranald, having read \u201cIt\u2019s Not You It\u2019s Him\u201d last year. Based on the synopsis, I was mistaken to assume this book would be an ultra-fluffy rom-com. This book is so much more. <\/p>\n

Alice and Joe have the world in their hands. They are in love and have promising careers as lawyers which will be sure to provide them with the life they\u2019ve been working towards and dreaming of. Then Alice\u2019s career takes a detour and she is forced to examine what is really important to her. <\/p>\n

On the day she is given the bad news concerning her career path, she finds herself in a neighbourhood pub that has seen better days. While the decor is something circa 1980, she feels cared for and more in touch with her community then she ever has. She takes a job as a barmaid as a source of income until she figures out what to do next – the patrons are friendly and begin to feel like family. However, her income has decreased and it will be impossible for Alice and Joe to remain in their current home and they will need to bring in a flatmate. Much to Alice\u2019s dismay, that new flatmate will be the first love of Joe\u2019s life – the beautiful and ultra-friendly Zoe. Alice has to think – does Zoe want more then just a place to live? <\/p>\n

There are important serious storylines associated with social change in this book that I won\u2019t reveal so as not to give anything away. This book is about valuing relationships, earning and maintaining trust, being honest, and being true to yourself. The characters are likeable, and the storyline engaging. The concept of Zoe moving into their flat was one that I would not have accepted if I had been Alice, and I wonder how many women would? Why would Joe even suggest it? <\/p>\n

I\u2019d recommend this entertaining read for fans of Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Kinsella. <\/p>\n

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.   Just Saying publishes on July 3.<\/p>\n

My rating: \u2b50\ufe0f \u2b50\ufe0f \u2b50\ufe0f \u2b50\ufe0f\/5 .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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