Well, isn’t that how every love story starts? But how does it end – a happily ever after? Or with the discovery that the supposed love-of-your-life has stolen your life savings and your home, trashed your heart and demolished your self-esteem?

Maggie is barely fifty years-old, and she's not one to give up on herself. So when she meets Flick, a young reporter who realizes this story could be the big break she’s been looking for, they set off to catch him as he goes on the run across Europe. After all, she’s got nothing left to lose, right?

But as the pair embark on the road trip of their lives, unexpected twists, hidden secrets and hard truths are revealed. And as an unlikely friendship begins to blossom, they realize it’s not just about finding the guy, it’s about finding themselves . . .

‘The Bridget Jones for our times’ – Daily Telegraph

'A rip-roaring plot and some of the best twists I’ve ever read - THE mega hit of 2026!' - Matt Cain

'A thrilling, witty, twisty, turny wonderful adventure with a grand splosh of self-discovery' - Milly Johnson

Warm, witty and wise, So, I Met This Guy will have you cheering for Maggie and Flick from the first page to the very last! An absolute triumph! - Mike Gayle

‘A rollercoaster ride of riotous humour, self-discovery, twists, turns and absolutely everything required for the perfect blockbuster read.’ - Alex Brown

'Heartwarming, joyful and uplifting, it's the book of the summer!' - Laura Price

'A moving tribute to the transformative power of female friendship' - Freya North

'Potter’s writing sparkles with energy, with humour, with twists and a wonderful human heart' - Peter James

'Reading an Alexandra Potter novel is like having a catch-up with good friends' - C. J. Wray

'Full of humour, optimism, love, loss, friendship, reality and a little magic. Really lifted my spirits'

'So relatable'

'Laugh-out-loud moments with such thoughtful insights into real life'

'Inspiring, funny, emotional - I could not put it down'

'Obsessed'