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Theo Blake needs a place to live.
Claire Darling needs a flatmate.
Mourning the loss of a plan more than the man, Claire is still reeling two months after her breakup. Unfortunately for her, she can only avoid the inevitable for so long and Claire has officially run out of time—and money. Enter Theo.
Theo has dedicated his life to Our Place, one of London's award-winning cafés, leaving room for little else. But when he meets the shy librarian set to become his flatmate, Theo begins to question whether there may be more to life than the café's success.
As winter blankets the city in darkness, a spark is kindled within the walls of Flat 3C, and Claire and Theo's relatively simple arrangement is complicated by a mix of feelings neither of them saw coming.
Does Theo have room in his life for more than his beloved café?
And is Claire strong enough to risk her heart so soon after it was broken?
Claire Darling needs a flatmate.
Mourning the loss of a plan more than the man, Claire is still reeling two months after her breakup. Unfortunately for her, she can only avoid the inevitable for so long and Claire has officially run out of time—and money. Enter Theo.
Theo has dedicated his life to Our Place, one of London's award-winning cafés, leaving room for little else. But when he meets the shy librarian set to become his flatmate, Theo begins to question whether there may be more to life than the café's success.
As winter blankets the city in darkness, a spark is kindled within the walls of Flat 3C, and Claire and Theo's relatively simple arrangement is complicated by a mix of feelings neither of them saw coming.
Does Theo have room in his life for more than his beloved café?
And is Claire strong enough to risk her heart so soon after it was broken?
My opinion:
ARC Review
Notice to Burn by Sloane Maddern is the third book in the Better Than Fiction series.
After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, Claire Darling needs to find a roommate fast. Her savings will not last much longer, and starting over feels overwhelming. Theo Blake, on the other hand, is searching for a place to stay as his lease is coming to an end. Through mutual friends, the two meet and decide to become roommates.
From the very beginning, Theo is drawn to Claire. Claire, however, struggles with deep self-confidence issues, many of them rooted in how her ex treated her. Determined to see her smile, Theo does everything he can to show her how much she matters. Even though he spends most of his time working at his café, he is willing to step back and make space for her. The question is whether Claire will recognize his feelings and find the courage to reciprocate them.
This story is absolutely beautiful. Told in dual POV, it is well written, engaging, and emotionally captivating. The characters feel realistic and genuinely lovable, and it is incredibly easy to fall for both of them. Claire’s self-esteem struggles are portrayed with honesty, especially how the people around her either misunderstood them or used them against her. Theo is a devoted workaholic who truly loves his job, yet his tenderness and patience with Claire are heart-melting.
I loved their cute, awkward beginning and, most of all, the way Theo consistently showed Claire how important she was to him. One moment toward the end genuinely made me emotional.
If you enjoy nerdy, sweet characters and a slow-burn romance that grows gently and naturally, this book is definitely for you 💛📚
Notice to Burn by Sloane Maddern is the third book in the Better Than Fiction series.
After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, Claire Darling needs to find a roommate fast. Her savings will not last much longer, and starting over feels overwhelming. Theo Blake, on the other hand, is searching for a place to stay as his lease is coming to an end. Through mutual friends, the two meet and decide to become roommates.
From the very beginning, Theo is drawn to Claire. Claire, however, struggles with deep self-confidence issues, many of them rooted in how her ex treated her. Determined to see her smile, Theo does everything he can to show her how much she matters. Even though he spends most of his time working at his café, he is willing to step back and make space for her. The question is whether Claire will recognize his feelings and find the courage to reciprocate them.
This story is absolutely beautiful. Told in dual POV, it is well written, engaging, and emotionally captivating. The characters feel realistic and genuinely lovable, and it is incredibly easy to fall for both of them. Claire’s self-esteem struggles are portrayed with honesty, especially how the people around her either misunderstood them or used them against her. Theo is a devoted workaholic who truly loves his job, yet his tenderness and patience with Claire are heart-melting.
I loved their cute, awkward beginning and, most of all, the way Theo consistently showed Claire how important she was to him. One moment toward the end genuinely made me emotional.
If you enjoy nerdy, sweet characters and a slow-burn romance that grows gently and naturally, this book is definitely for you 💛📚
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