The Setup

Paperback Published on: 03/11/2022
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The Setup
A whimsical rom-com
Nora Ephron fans rejoice! The set-up is everything you want in a rom/com book. I’m not going to lie I had a bit of a slow start to it (my concentration was... READ MORE
Katie
The Setup
Light Romance
This was a fun read, although it did frustrate me a little at first - I mean seriously, how many of us are that lucky with finding hot men. And Mara starte... READ MORE
Chrys - Plymouth
The Setup
Easy to root for
With a delightful cast of characters, led by a relatable heroine who I couldn't help but root for, this book was such a sweet and uplifting read. I enjoyed... READ MORE
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Synopsis

'Everything I wanted and then some' Emily Henry
'Packed full of nostalgia and Dent's trademark wit' Sophie Cousens

SHE HAS A PLAN . . .
FATE HAS OTHER IDEAS.
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There are two men in my life. But this is not a love triangle.

Mara Williams reads her horoscope every day - but she wasn't expecting to be in a whole other country when destiny finally found her. Just as a fortune teller reveals that her true love is about to arrive, a gorgeous stranger literally walks into her life. And now Mara is determined to bring them together again . . . Surely even fate needs a nudge in the right direction sometimes?

But while Mara is getting ready for 'the one', the universe intervenes. Her new flatmate Ash is funny, and kind, and sexy as hell . . . There was no predicting this: it's as if her destiny just arrived on her doorstep. Again.

So will Mara put her destiny in fate's hands - or finally trust herself to reach for the stars?

*An edgy, hilarious rom-com from the author of The Summer Job. For fans of Beth O'Leary, Starstruck and New Girl.*

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'Sweet, funny, character-driven and perfect for astrology lovers' Catherine Walsh, The Rebound

'A funny, hope-filled rom com' Lorraine Brown, The Paris Connection

'Another unconventional, fun rom-com... a heartwarming, moreish read' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?

'Smart, funny and full of warmth' Sarah Morgan, Beach House

'A total joy from start to finish' Laura Kay, Tell Me Everything

'A warm-hearted, uplifting romcom' Cressida McLouchlan, The Staycation

'Funny, quirky and full of romance, this is a perfect summer beach read!' My Weekly

'I wanted to move to fictional Broadgate... a fun, feel-good read' Prima

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780241994306
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 19 mm
  • Weight: 223g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Setup
A Sparkling & Witty Summer Read
I loved Lizzy’s debut The Summer Job so much, so was really looking forward to reading The Setup. Happily, this book didn’t disappoint. The cast of charact... READ MORE
Veronique  Moorcroft
The Setup
Funny, fabulous and uplifting
"Fate always knows how to deliver." Lizzy Dent has done it again! Charming, witty and uplifting, The Setup is a fabulous summer read that has cemented h... READ MORE
Emma Alvey
The Setup
A Date with Destiny??
Mara is obsessed with her daily horoscope and takes each prediction literally! She won't rely on her own thoughts and instincts but must have everything li... READ MORE
Lesley Kitching
The Setup
Romance and humour make this a perfect summer read.
Mara believes in fate and astrology. She has to consult her daily horoscope several times a day and finds it hard to make decisions without some sort of gu... READ MORE
Gemma @TheBookCosy
The Setup
Wonderful
I worry about sequels of films or the second book from an author. So I read this with a little trepidation. I loved The Summer Job - could this match up? ... READ MORE
rocoll
The Setup
Good.
Good. Even though at times the main character was slightly annoying she redeems herself in the end and you are rooting for her to find her destiny whatever... READ MORE
Victoria Frow
The Setup
Wonderful fiction
I loved this book! Our heroine Mara is an adorable woman who comes out of her shell - she works at the Broadgate Lido and gets involved in the fight to sav... READ MORE
Aileen Clifford
The Setup
Great story, great characters and so funny
Another great story and cast of diverse characters from author Lizzy Dent. But it's the dynamics and banter between them, particularly the team at the Lido... READ MORE
Karen Hewitt
The Setup
Lovely Summer Read Book
!Without giving any spoilers away I highly recommend this book who doesn't love a book set in the Kent coast where I now live and the book could be set in ... READ MORE
Sharney  cat
The Setup
Loved It!
I loved The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent & was looking forward to reading this book. It did not disappoint. Mara is a woman who has low self-esteem, spends he... READ MORE
Christine Davies
The Setup
A fortune teller, a lost soul, and a handsome stranger.
I ended up giving The Setup 3.5 stars. I was drawn in at first, but felt the second half dwindled a bit. I liked Mara, but at times I found her quite annoy... READ MORE
Deanne  Wallace
The Setup
Amazing Summer Job
Without giving any spoilers away I highly recommend this book who doesn't love a book set in the Kent coast where I now live and the book could be set in p... READ MORE
Sharney  cat
The Setup
Perfect summer read.
I really enjoyed Lizzy Dent's previous book, 'The Summer Job', so I was eager to read this one. Another feel good romcom which would be perfect to read by ... READ MORE
Nickeyh
The Setup
feeling lost in life, then this is the book for you!
This book is like a warm hug, and is the biggest pick me up if you are feeling lonely or lost in life. The Setup follows Mara who is feeling lost in life. ... READ MORE
Beca
The Setup
A fantastic summer read
What a fantastic summer read. I had heard good things about this book and it certainly did not disappoint. The main character Mara was brilliant and she r... READ MORE
Bookworm
The Setup
Incredible !
Thankyou so much netgalley for this ARC on exchange for an honest review. I can confirm review is my own. This book I literally loved it. I couldn't put ... READ MORE
Jessica  Marshall
The Setup
okay
Thirty-one-year-old Mara Williams lives an average life, and something happened in her past makes herself not trust her own instincts. She lives her life b... READ MORE
Michellle De Alwis
The Setup
Do you believe in fate?
The Setup by Lizzy Dent As soon as I got approved to read this via netgalley I started it immediately and barely put it down, I just had to keep reading.... READ MORE
@gemlovesbooks
The Setup
Quirky & fun
Fab premise for a rom-com, so clever and intriguing, a great way to while away a few hours in the sun. Loved Mara, and the cast of quirky Broadgate, all of... READ MORE
Small Adventurist
The Setup
A good'un
Lizzy Dent's first book depicts the main female character as brimming full of confidence and charisma. In contrast, the heroine in The Setup is the total o... READ MORE
Coco
The Setup
A Super Tale!
Mara Williams isn’t all that happy with her life; she doesn't feel in tune with her best pal anymore; her job as a bookkeeper at a Lido near the beach bore... READ MORE
Bridget East