A nice romance that took you gently through O-Joes trials and tribulations to get the point they should have been without a mis interpretation of a significant event. Well written and insightful

I loved this. Brilliant characters you really care about, a great storyline and a really satisfying ending. Left me with a grin on my face.

A good read . When Otti gets her dream job of writing for a TV show it's all she's ever wanted and she immediately makes a good impression. Finding herself suddenly becoming homeless she takes rents a room from Joe a fellow writer and they instantly gel when they work together on story lines but can they do both or will it get too complicated. A good mix of iteresting characters who work well together but thought it was just a bit too drawn out but still enjoyed it

Firstly a big thank you to hq for my copy to review on netgalley. Im a massive fan of Miranda’s! You always know your eyes and heart are in for a treat. Our story didnt dissapoint.

What a beautiful tale that is fresh,modern,witty and relatable .

Absolutly loved and adored otty and joe . Especially otty who isnt afraid to step out of her comfort zone.

Uplifting and guaranteed to make you smile.

Published 25th August

Our Story by Miranda Dickinson a five-star read that sucks you into their story. This is a slow burn so don’t go in an expect everything in the first few pages as it will disappoint, but if you give it time to work its way in you wont want to put it down. I adored this story and not only because the characters say things that remind me of my bestie, who will deny being a Brummie as she is from a couple of miles outside of Birmingham, but still I class her as my fave Brummie. When you throw in the creative aspect of a writers room and you have me wanting to sink my teeth in, the will they wont they had me hooked and I wont give the game away, as you need to read the story but when you do I promise you will be invested in it. There are some amazing secondary characters, and one or two that I could have done without, but that was just me I’m sure. Pick this up as you won’t be disappointed, Miranda Dickenson once again proves what a talented author they are.

A great summer easy read.

As always beautifully written by Miranda Dickinson.

A heartwarming story.
Otty lands her dream job screen writing and finds herself house sharing and working with Joe Carter, they make a great team.
What will follow in the story.

Really enjoyed the book. Funny, lighthearted loved it

Beautifully written story, however this didn’t grab me and I struggled to finish it. As much as I liked the characters, I found their behaviour somewhat frustrating at times!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review.

Words cannot convey how much I loved this book. I’ve just finished reading it and would happily go back to the beginning and start again. Joe and Otty’s story was utterly captivating; brave, warm, witty - and above all full of heart. I know I will miss these two flawed and very human characters, and hope that Miranda revisits them again one day.

The background of TV scriptwriting was absolutely fascinating, especially as I’m an author myself so love anything to do with writing. I really enjoyed immersing myself in the world of TV shows, and the writing team and show-runner Russell were gloriously well rounded. Fraser was an interesting character too, and I liked the interplay between him and Joe.

I have to say that I really wasn’t sure how Our Story was going to end (and won’t put any spoilers here) but the last quarter of the book had me hooked, and I finished it in tears.

A very easy 5 stars, and a book I’ll be recommending whenever and wherever I can.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

'Just You and I'
A brilliant song and a wonderful story. I loved Otty and Joe and willed them to see what we could all see from the beginning - that they were meant to be together.
As usual, a heartbreaking and heartwarming story from Miranda Dickinson. Her characters draw you into their emotional story, and take you on every high and low of their journey. Just beautiful.

Otty and Joe’s story is a beautiful grown up romance, of mistakes and regrets getting in the way of love. I was hooked from the start of Our Story and my heart was beating all the way until the end when it burst with happiness. There is so much of Miranda in this book too - it’s beautiful, real and compelling, just like the author.

I struggled to connect with this book. I found it very slow and predictable. It felt like the story was also a little lost at times and going round in circles. The end was very rushed and ended all too abruptly. This one wasn't for me.

Wow! This is my favourite of 2020 so far. This is a very well written and emotional love story, with a very modern feel to it. I loved the way it was told from the perspective of both the main characters; Otty and Joe. This book kept me guessing right to the very end.

This is a faultless story with two solid main characters whom I both loved although in fairness I think Otty is a more rounded character than Joe. The chemistry that runs through this is excellent and the story is fresh with plenty of action and twists. I enjoyed reading both Otty and Joe’s perspectives although there were occasions I felt like yelling at them both! This is definitely a book that lingers in your mind long after the end and I definitely plan on looking for more Miranda Dickinson books after reading this gem.

Really enjoyed this book! Trademark Miranda Dickinson as it had humour, love, romance, heartache and a storyline which keeps the reader enthralled.

Miranda Dickinson is one of my favourite authors and this new book did not disappoint. I loved the characters. It was a 'can't put down' book for me and I would definitely recommend. Take it on holiday with you if you're lucky enough to be going somewhere.

A great read! Perfect for a beach holiday or just taking your mind of life as it is at the moment. Our heroine Otty has just landed the job of her dreams but has found herself homeless, the hero of the story needs a flatmate and coincidentally works on the writing team Otty has just started working with. He's not working at his best, she is the new blood in the team that gets him writing so much better again. So...will they? Won't they? They work well together, they live together and all the stars seem aligned. You need to read on to find out all the reasons why not but you just find yourself caring so much for them both that you want a happy ending. Lovely, lovely story!

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review

I love Miranda Dickinson books and was really excited to receive an ARC through Netgalley. In this one we meet Otty, hired as a new scriptwriter by Birmingham based Ensign Media, and Joe, the slightly jaded experienced writer on the same team. A fortunate coincidence means that Joe needs a housemate on the same day as Otty is evicted by her unscrupulous landlord and so a connection between the two is formed. When they are then paired together by their high pressure boss everything hangs on them managing their increasingly tangled relationship.
This was an interesting insight into the high pressure world of TV scriptwriting and I loved the changing power balance between the two as experience and 'a fresh eye' jostle in their relationship. I loved their relationship but wasn't always convinced by the chemistry between them even though we see things through both their perspectives. It was also great to explore Otty's complicated situation with her dad, Sheila and Creepy Chris, her ex-fiance. However, what I really did welcome was Miranda Dickinson, as a local girl, returning to Birmingham as a setting. I loved the fact that I knew exactly where she was describing and the scenes set at Edgbaston Cricket Ground were particularly welcome. Overall a great read.

This is my first book by this author. Delightful story, beautifully told by someone who rearranges the letters of the alphabet with both style and aplomb.
Otty and Joe's story set in and around writing for TV, something I know little about, made it all the more enjoyable.

Since reading ‘Come Together’ by husband and wife team Emlyn Rees and Josie Lloyd many years ago, this his and hers narrative has been one of my favourites. I find the way two people, particularly of different sexes, can interpret the same event so differently absolutely fascinating.

Slightly disappointingly though was the mismatch between the two characters development. Whilst, the author really explored Otty’s character and back story, sadly the same couldn’t be said of the male lead, Joe.

I really enjoyed the writing style and the quick-paced, sharp dialogue of each chapter. I also loved the setting of the writer’s room which not only provided an interesting insight into professional writing but also a highly-pressurised backdrop for the story. And, it was both of these elements that managed to keep my interest in what was otherwise quite a long, samey will they/won’t they storyline.

I don’t think it’s a plot spoiler to say that the whole story was leading to the two characters getting together or not. But, then disappointingly I found the ending a bit abrupt especially after the lengthy long build-up.

So, overall this was a nice, light-hearted contemporary romance with a great setting and smart writing. Not a must-read but perfect escapism nonetheless.

This was an engrossing story of love, friendship and the beauty of writing!
It was an easy, at times predictable read - but one that kept me turning the page due to the lovely characters and the excitement of having an insight into seeing how a tv show is formed.

Otty and Joe were lovely main characters (if a little infuriating at times) and I was invested in their story from start to finish. I liked the complicated family dynamics of Otty's family, but did feel like Joe was not given the same attention, and I wanted to know more of Joe's background. Their chemistry was palpable in all settings of the book, and made it heart wrenching to see certain events unfold.
I loved the setting of the story; in a writers room producing a new tv show. This was an exciting addition to the love story that I felt utterly absorbed in, and made it a real page turner!

I was a bit underwhelmed with the ending though, it did feel a little abrupt and I found myself looking hopefully for an epilogue to give me more information and closure - partially because I loved the characters so much and felt like I needed to know more of their ending.

This book is the perfect escapism for those who love a lighthearted romance. I will definitely be reading more of Miranda Dickinson's books.