The Dating Equation
By (Author) Emily Merrill
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperNorth
18th November 2024
4th July 2024
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Humorous fiction
Family life fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Sense of place
Narrative theme: Coming of age
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Paperback
320
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 26mm
260g
2 best friends. 1 perfect match.
Could you solve the equation for love if youve never had it yourself
Twenty-six-year-old Penny Webber has never had a boyfriend, but shes about to launch a new dating app with her best friend, Rory, designed to make dating less shallow. What could possibly go wrong
As soon as LEVEL launches, its an immediate hit. Challenged by her team, but discouraged by Rory, she hits download on her very own app to prove a point. Alongside dating, she juggles her brother's wedding plans, mediating between divorced parents and supporting her flatmate through heartbreak. All while navigating her increasingly complicated partnership with Rory
As LEVEL sends her further down a rocky path of failed dates, Pennys faith in her ability to help others find love falters. But what if Penny is wrong about her ability to crack the equation for love What if, all this time, its been where she least expected it
'A wonderfully fun exploration of friendship, the modern family and brilliant women in business.' Megan Clawson author of Falling Hard for the Royal Guard and Love at First Knight
A fun, flirty read packed with romantic tension and loveable characters so relatable when it comes to romance in the era of dating apps! The perfect beach read for this summer. Beth Reekles author of The Kissing Booth
'Fun, warm, engaging and smart with brilliant characters you cant help but root for.' Danielle Owen-Jones author of Stone Broke Heiress and Stuck with Him
Great concept! A sweet treat of a read with a delicious slow burn of a friends to lovers romance. I had so much fun following Penny & Rorys story. This book is perfect for a lazy afternoons reading. Elizabeth Drummond author of The Reunion and The House Sitter
A real modern love story with characters I was desperately rooting for! Emily Houghton author of Last Time We Met and Before I Saw You
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What readers are saying about The Dating Equation on Netgalley:
'I had a great time reading it!'
'A lighthearted easy read with lots of laughs.'
'My first time reading a book by Emily Merrill and thankfully it did not disappoint.'
Emily is in her early twenties, and has lived in Leeds, Liverpool, and now York.