“The Launch Date” is a fabulously entertaining, work-place based romance by debut author Annabelle Slator. 

 

This book really made me smile. A traditional ‘will they, won’t they’ storyline - handsome rich guy, career driven gorgeous girl, the typical romantic trope of enemies to possible lovers (which is not a spoiler, just a hint at the story) - that sucks you in from the start and with characters that really make you feel happy for. 

 

The story was up to date and modern, based on dating app creations and their maintenance. Although I’ve never used them myself, I was intrigued by just how much goes into these apps behind the scenes, analysing the demographic usage to ensure future clients etc. It was appropriate that the seedy side of the apps was covered too and how one of the main characters dealt with it in their private life. 

 

There are a couple of steamy scenes, very tastefully staged and appropriately timed within the story.  This book would be perfect to read on Valentine’s Day, just as I’m also sure it will be an all year round bestseller too. The author has used her own experience at working for the dating app “Bumble’ to create a realistic work based world, with its deadlines, important presentations and power hungry colleagues. All combined with a truly enjoyable romance that keeps you entertained from start to finish. Highly recommended to readers of this genre. 

 

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