You Belong with Me

A Novel

By: Mhairi McFarlane

Narrated by: Olivia Vinall

"The whole time I'm reading a Mhairi McFarlane novel, I feel like a fist is squeezing my heart… she is so ridiculously talented."–Emily Henry

International bestseller Mhairi McFarlane delivers a charming, hilarious, and heartfelt new novel about a woman adjusting to life in the spotlight when she begins a relationship with a famous actor, in this highly anticipated follow-up to Who's That Girl.

She found The One. But when everyone wants him, can she keep him?

Edie found true love. And on Christmas day, he’s knocking at her door.

Elliot Owen is handsome, charming and basically Hollywood royalty. And, he insists, madly in love with Edie Thompson: an ordinary citizen with tomato soup stains on her coat. It’s going to be complicated. Edie will have to learn how to live in the limelight, but they’re just too good together not to try.

Edie discovers it’s not easy when the press is the third person in your relationship, or when stories start leaking that force you to mistrust the motives of those around you. It’s tricky when you’re separated by an ocean and gorgeous co-stars and charismatic new colleagues are closer by. It’s harder still when your past is raked up by envious people determined to destroy your present.

Edie already knows how it feels to be infamous, now she’s going to find out what it’s like to be famous.

Are she and Elliot a fairytale, or a cautionary fable about getting what you wish for?

©2024 Mhairi McFarlane (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Satisfying five star read

As usual this author never disappoints. I was so pleased reading the continuing story of Edie and Elliot! Loved every minute of it!

I didn’t realize this was book 2

And I still loved it. Now I don’t know what to do! I guess I get the first one now. I thought it was kind of cool the couple was already together.

Loved it  truly took you up down

What a beautiful story truly took you up and down and all throughout the relationship was it gonna work wasn’t gonna work really never really knew till the very last paragraph I think a few it was amazing. I loved it and I was rooting for them the whole way through very real feelings That happen that are so honest will read everything else she has ever written I will find it!

Witty , clever, romantic and emotional at times

This author is climbing the charts in my reading journey. She skillfully combines romance, comedy, emotions in her witty way of storytelling .

Loved this story - the HEA we really needed

A wonderful follow up to "Who's That Girl," this book provides the HEA that Edie and Elliot deserve. I liked these characters so much, two smart, witty, and nice people who find a way to make their love work despite all the obstacles.

I'm buying more of Mhairi McFarlane's books today!

Edie Thompson 2.0

I could list on one hand the number of books that have provoked a physical reaction & yet without giving anything away, there is a particular point in this story in which I literally had to take a seat, overcome with genuine emotion. The fact that this phenomenon occurred whilst listening to a romance novel only speaks to the brilliance that is Mhairi McFarlane.

So clever

My first Mcfarlane book. I’m blown away by the clever artistry. Story is layered with clever dialogue, punched with irreverence, masterfully developed emotional conflicts that tug. Really enjoyed this book.

Something odd about the narration.....

I think this may be a good story, but I can't tell. I couldn't figure out why I could not get caught up in it and finally reached the conclusion that it's something about the narration. I wish I could put my finger on it. Maybe not enough inflection in the reading? Not enough variation in tone and rhythm? Seems like the narrator isn't interested or engaged herself. (I listen to audiobooks constantly and have more than 3000 in my library.) Very disappointed.

Update: I just listened to the first book in this series--yes, backward, I know--and it was an entirely different experience. Much, much easier to get engaged and to follow. Different narrator. I still can't put my finger on just what it is about the narration that ruins this novel for me. It feels rushed and as though some words or ends of sentences are almost "swallowed."

Absolutely Delightful

Start to finish this is her best book yet! So glad she gave us this fleshed out follow up. Relatable and so satisfying.

Review

The writing and narration are good. However, I did not feel invested in the relationship ship. Neither of the main characters seem to have much personality and therefore I did not care about their story. I do enjoy other mcfarlane novels.