Emma (SCR)
The main character in this book is Alice. Alice seems to have her life exactly on track until she loses her training contract through no fault of her own. This turns her life on its head. Alice was a relatable character. She is strong, ambitious and normal. This might seem like a weird thing to say but this will be relevant once you have read the book.
I don't think I would ever be in the Alice, Joe, Zoe situation but then desperate times call for desperate measures. I have however been in the Alice/Archie situation. For me, I went in the other direction to these two and realised I needed to end my current relationship because it wasn't working but I'm glad that wasn't the case for these.
This book deals with some serious issues and should have a trigger warning for sexual abuse. It also explores the Windrush generation and homosexuality. This is more than just a rom-com and Sophie writes about all of this in such a gentle way that it doesn't ruin the rom-com vibe of the story. While dealing with serious issues the book will still leave you with a smile on your face.