Nora is a single mum who hasn’t been dating, let alone in a relationship for a very long time. Her friends and family are concerned that she’s lonely and needs a kick to get some romance back in her life. Bring on ‘Romance Reboot’, a bootcamp for rich, single people that Nora’s sister has managed to get her a place on.

I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook, the narration is done really well. This is a 3.5 star read for me because I just couldn’t connect with Nora or Will (the MMC). The storyline is incredible and there is so much humour that really brings the story to life and feel more like something that could actually happen. My favourite part of the whole story is how Nora attacks life after leaving the bootcamp - this was the most relatable part of the whole story for me.

Overall, a great and heartwarming romance that will make you laugh. I recommend.

Story very well written and great narration.
Captivating romance & fascinating characters.
Totally recommended.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received free via NetGalley.

Bootcamp for Broken Hearts by Joanna Bolouri

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Nora Brown is totally happy single. The men in her life have all been selfish, cheating liars and being alone is far easier than risking a broken heart again – for her and for her daughter. She’s only going to Romance Reboot – a posh ‘singles’ bootcamp’ at a castle in the Scottish Highlands – to keep her sister quiet.

But surrounded by tumbling waterfalls and sweet birdsong, Nora can’t deny she’s starting to relax. Even better, she finds another guest with no intention of finding love. Will Thomson has dark tousled hair, a sly grin, and a shocking sense of humour. Everybody else hears their laughter and thinks they’re falling for one another, but Nora knows she’s safe – he’s just here on a research trip.

Determined to ignore the spark between them, Nora agrees to be Will’s cover, fending off other suitors with private sniggers over wine and quite convincing public displays of affection. Just when she starts to question if she might be missing something important, she starts to suspect Will might be hiding something from her.

This is an enjoyable summer read. I was sceptical about this book from the start but it soon won me over and I surprised myself when I found myself eager to read on. A predictable ending, but I didn't let that spoil the writing. A great story about getting to know yourself and making positive changes in your life.

Rating 4/5

I really adored this book! It is one of the best books I've read this year. I absolutely loved it, and highly recommend it.

The narrator was outstanding, and she was able to portray the different accents with ease. She is one of the best narrators I have ever listened to, and she has amazing talent. I loved her Scottish accent.

Nora is the main character in this story, and we get to see her being sent to a Scottish romance bootcamp, where she meets Will, a loveable and funny character, who Nora really warmed to. Nora and Will are fantastic together as friends, and I really loved their story. I also loved Nora's friends and her daughter Charlie, who is so cute.

The whole book made me laugh out loud so much. It is one of the funniest books I have ever read. I also loved the spiritual and energy healing aspect of the book, as that is a huge part of my life already, so it was nice to see that explored.

Overall, this is an amazing book, which I loved and adored, and I recommend it highly. It is a fantastic, feel good, uplifting summer holiday book, which will have you in hysterics throughout.

This is a book that will stay with me forever.

Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

**Listened to audio book**

I enjoyed this book, it was light hearted and an easy listen/read.

I though the narrator was great, she did the majority of the book in Scottish for the main characters were from Scotland, but I really enjoyed her other accents - especially the southern american for the retreat leader. The narrator of this audio book really make it come to life.

I have to say, this book wasn't particularly original - and I actually enjoyed the parts at the beginning outside of the retreat with her friends and daughter more than the retreat sections.
I feel like the book was a little slow in places too, could have done with a 50-100 page cut, and that would have improved the pacing.

Overall this book was a bit of fun, but nothing original or nothing that will stay with me for a long time after reading.

When Nora's friends and family to send her off to bootcamp for a romance reboot, she gets more than she bargained for. She is convinced that all she needs to be happy is herself and her 14 year old daughter Charlie. Who needs a man to be happy?

Nora went in with a clear head and thought she knew what she wanted from life. I really liked how her mind changed, and how she started to embrace what they were preaching. The humor really made this book and how she and Will had a really careless gantor going on while doing yoga and the different classes. I love any book set in Scotland, and this one really brought that setting to life. That ending brought it home, how the fates kept rooting! Overall I really enjoyed this fast paced book.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

This book really talks to your soul but will also have you laughing at every turn. This was great as an audiobook and really packs a punch.