Book Review: Someone Like You

By Sara Steven

What do you do when you realise you've fallen for your best friend, but he sees you as the sister he never had? And to make things worse, you're stuck in the middle of a matchmaking scheme to find him someone else!

Best friends Gaby and Raff are inseparable and know each other inside out. But with Raff's string of disastrous relationships and his newfound fame as Britain’s Best Baker, it's time to enlist the Ever After Agency to help him find true love.

At first, Gaby is all in – Raff is a catch, after all. But as she secretly helps to find his perfect match, she’s hit with unexpected pangs of jealousy. And before she can act on her feelings, Raff falls for one of his dates.

Can Gaby keep her emotions in check, or will she risk ruining their friendship to find out if Raff feels the same way? (Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads.)

I’ve read a lot of books by this author, but this is my first foray into the Ever After Agency series, and I’m glad I took the plunge! Someone Like You really was the quintessential slow burn romance. Two people who are the best of friends but potentially destined to be more than that, really was a sweet experience. 

The old adage, “the best love stories come from a foundation of friendship,” is the eventual truth for Gaby. But she never expected she’d feel that way. I got the impression that Gaby never really settled for serious relationships, especially after having her heart broken years ago, and it was most likely an easier scenario to put her love and faith into a friendship, than to ever think beyond those limitations. Raff is the first person she thinks of when she needs someone to talk to, and she always makes sure to be there for him if he needs her. The majority of the other characters, like her close friends and family, can see this for what it really is, but the two people involved are the last to know.

Raff has a habit of falling in love easily, and quickly. Gaby knows when Raff comes up with a special nickname for someone, like how he’s monikered her as “Gabs,” it means more than just an affection for that person. It’s someone he considers seriously, and Gaby has seen that occur with a few women. But it isn’t until Raff meets Julie, or “Jules” as he refers to her, that Gaby begins to really take notice. Sometimes it takes something monumental to really hit someone over the head with truth, and that’s what happens for Gaby. So much so, that she begins to question everything. Does Raff potentially feel the same way about her, or are his sights set on Jules? And, if he’s not into Gaby romantically, can their all-important friendship survive?

Having been in a situation like this one, I could understand the pressure and restraint. The fear of ruining something so great for something that can be even greater. I felt the characters really reflected those emotions, particularly Gaby, given the story is primarily told from her perspective. It was also set within the perfect backdrop of Christmas, adding a nice romantic element. Someone Like You really is the perfect, sweet, holiday friends-to-potential lovers experience, and was a joy to read!

Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Author Bio (in her own words):

I’m a writer, traveller and hopeful romantic, and am currently on a one-year sabbatical with my partner, Ben, living and writing across the world.

As a traveller, I love exploring new places, outdoor adventures, and eating and drinking like a local, and many of my travel adventures have found homes in my novels.

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