Would Like to Meet

Twenty-nine-year-old Evie Summers works as an assistant at a London talent agency, where she faces an ultimatum from her boss. She must help her top screenwriting client finish his romantic comedy script, or she'll lose her job. To inspire the writer, Evie embarks on a series of real-life meet-cutes based on classic rom-com scenarios. She documents her attempts to find love through staged encounters in coffee shops, bookstores, and other London locations while juggling her career responsibilities. As Evie navigates through her self-imposed challenge, she confronts the differences between movie romance and reality. Her professional and personal lives become increasingly entangled with her mission to prove that romantic comedies can reflect genuine relationships. The novel explores the influence of media on modern dating expectations while questioning whether authentic love can emerge from manufactured moments. Through its contemporary London setting, the story examines the gap between romantic ideals and the unpredictable nature of real connections.

Readers call this a fun, lighthearted romantic comedy that puts a fresh spin on classic rom-com movie moments. The protagonist's awkward attempts to recreate famous movie scenes resonate with fans of the genre. Liked: - Witty dialogue and banter between characters - Cinema references and movie trivia throughout - Strong female friendships - Realistic character development - British humor and London setting Disliked: - Slow pacing in the middle sections - Some found the premise unrealistic - Romance takes time to develop - Several readers wanted more scenes with the love interest Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (28,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (1,200+ ratings) BookBrowse: 4/5 Sample reader comments: "Perfect for fans who love both books and movies about love" - Goodreads reviewer "The movie reenactments were hilarious but went on too long" - Amazon reviewer "Great friendship dynamics but wanted more romance" - BookBrowse review

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🎬 The story's main character works for a screenwriting agency, and the book cleverly weaves in references to beloved romantic comedies like "Notting Hill" and "When Harry Met Sally." 💌 Author Rachel Winters drew from her own experiences working in the film industry as a literary agent's assistant while writing this novel. 🌟 The book was originally published in the UK under the title "Would Like to Meet" but was released as "Don't You Forget About Me" in some other markets. 📱 The plot addresses modern dating culture by contrasting traditional meet-cutes with dating apps, exploring how technology has changed romance in the 21st century. 🎥 The novel includes actual screenplay formatting elements throughout the story, giving readers an authentic glimpse into the world of script development and film industry conventions.