Getting Over Mr. Right

Ashleigh Prince believes she has found her soulmate in Michael Parker, until he abruptly ends their relationship via Facebook status update. The devastating breakup sends Ashleigh into a spiral of obsessive behavior as she struggles to accept that her fairy tale romance has ended. Through a series of misadventures and ill-advised schemes, Ashleigh attempts to win Michael back or exact revenge, while her friends and family try to help her move forward. Her actions become increasingly extreme as she refuses to let go of her idealized vision of their relationship and "Mr. Right." The story follows Ashleigh's journey from heartbreak to healing, with both comedic and painful moments along the way. Her support system includes her best friend Nadine and her grandmother, who offer different perspectives on love and loss. The novel explores themes of modern romance, self-discovery, and the contrast between fairy tale expectations and reality in relationships. It questions whether the concept of "Mr. Right" serves as a helpful guide or a harmful illusion in the search for love.

Readers describe this as a light romantic comedy that follows a woman's attempts to move on after a breakup. Many found it relatable and appreciated the humor in depicting post-breakup behavior, with one reviewer noting it "captures the madness and desperation perfectly." Readers liked: - The realistic portrayal of social media stalking - British humor and London setting - Supporting characters, especially the protagonist's best friend Common criticisms: - Protagonist's actions become repetitive - Plot feels predictable - Some found the main character unlikeable and immature Ratings: Goodreads: 3.4/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon UK: 3.9/5 (80+ reviews) Amazon US: 3.5/5 (40+ reviews) Multiple reviewers mentioned the book works better as a cautionary tale about post-breakup behavior rather than a traditional romantic comedy. Several noted it may be "too real" for readers going through similar situations.

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🌟 Author Chrissie Manby has written over 20 romantic comedy novels under both her real name and the pen name Stephanie Ash 💘 The book explores the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) but applies them to romantic breakups instead of death 📱 A major plot point involves the main character's obsessive social media stalking of her ex - a phenomenon that's become increasingly common in modern breakups ✍️ Manby drew inspiration from her own experiences of relationship heartbreak and interviewed numerous women about their post-breakup behavior while researching the book 🎬 The novel's style and tone have been compared to Bridget Jones's Diary, with both featuring diary-like entries and self-deprecating British humor