When you first start reading this book, you could be forgiven for thinking that Liv is, indeed a bit of a loser. She’s smart, funny, and capable, yet she makes herself appear to be the opposite of all of those things. She’s a complete commitmentphobe and that’s whether you’re talking about love, career, home, or, well, anything really.

Her nearest and dearest, consisting of her brother Joe, his fiance Seth, and their mutual family friend Henry, help her to put together a list of ‘must do’ tasks to stop Liv being, well, such a loser. This list includes things like ‘Get a new phone’ and ‘Go on 3 dates with the same guy before ending it’, ‘Finish my degree’, so you know, nothing too mindboggling – to non-losers that is.

Determined to follow the list, regardless of how scary and difficult this is for her, Liv leads herself (and of course those of us tagging along for the ride) on a chaotic trip through a couple of TERRIBLE dates, some interesting, if temporary pets, a fair stab at career improvement, and a moment of realisation about a really obvious love-interest (obvious to everyone and his dog, excluding Liv, of course). This happens quite early on, so you know it’s not just going to plain sailing from thereon in. Far too early for that!

I thought this book was great. I read it online with The Pigeonhole book club and most of my fellow Pigeons really enjoyed it too. It’s a lighthearted and fun tonic for the times we are living in, however it also touches on some really sensitive and poignant issues and makes you root for our definitely-not-a-loser Liv, who I think lives in most of us, even if just a little bit. The characters are really well written, as is the dialogue; it’s realistic and funny without being forced. There’s also an introduction to Daisy and Barry, who are two of the best characters I’ve met in a long time – I can’t wait to find out what happens to them next.

Liv is not a Loser was published on July 11th by Canelo Romance!

5/5

About the Author:Lauren Ford

Lauren lives in Australia with her husband, two children and one overly excitable Sheepadoodle. She has a background in film distribution, acquisitions and script development. When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading anything involving romance, patting unsuspecting animals or continuing her quest for the perfect gluten-free bacon and egg roll.

Her debut novel, LIV IS NOT A LOSER, is a best-friends-to-lovers romantic comedy about a woman who realises she’s a loser and puts together a ten-step plan to change her life.