Anyone But Him: A BRAND NEW utterly gorgeous and uplifting romantic comedy!
Feb 2025 · Embla Books
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'A captivating story of self-discovery, healing, and unexpected romance . . . the perfect blend of heart and humour' Reader Review, 5 stars
'Thoroughly satisfying . . . a fabulous tale of a smart woman who grabs her second chance at happiness' Laura Starkey
'Anyone But Him is a chemistry-filled romance that is also, more importantly, a love story about falling (back) in love with yourself' Pyae Moe Thet War, author of I Did Something Bad
He's the one she shouldn't want . . .
Ingrid has spent her life being everything to everyone: the dependable daughter, the supportive wife, the one who never steps out of line. But when her husband returns from a sabbatical abroad with divorce papers in hand, her carefully planned life unravels.
Needing to reclaim control, she books a week's stay in the Lake District to escape it all. Though a muddy hiking mishap lands her straight into the arms of a charming stranger who reignites a spark she hasn't felt in years. A little holiday flirtation seems harmless enough - until she returns home and discovers Jacob is the new consultant on her work project.
Juggling a messy divorce, a demanding job, and her daughter's needs, Ingrid knows getting involved with Jacob is a bad idea. He's younger, her colleague, and everything she's been taught to avoid.
Will Ingrid dare to risk it all for love or retreat to the safety of the life she's always known?
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A warm, poignant and utterly gorgeous romantic comedy about taking a chance on life and love. Perfect for fans of Annabel Monaghan, Mhairi McFarlane and Phoebe MacLeod.
Here's what readers are saying about Ronali Collings!
'With relatable characters and a fresh take on love and self-empowerment, this novel is a perfect blend of heart and humor' Reader review, 5 stars
'Collings writes with understanding and humour about what it is to be a woman navigating the world today ... A marvellous debut, not to be missed' Reader review, 5 stars
'A fantastic read... beautifully written and touchingly relatable. It felt real. This is the mark of a great writer' Reader review, 5 stars
'Goodness. I read this book so fast, and was able to relate so hard... It was a truly wonderful read. Brilliant debut!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Thoroughly satisfying . . . a fabulous tale of a smart woman who grabs her second chance at happiness' Laura Starkey
'Anyone But Him is a chemistry-filled romance that is also, more importantly, a love story about falling (back) in love with yourself' Pyae Moe Thet War, author of I Did Something Bad
He's the one she shouldn't want . . .
Ingrid has spent her life being everything to everyone: the dependable daughter, the supportive wife, the one who never steps out of line. But when her husband returns from a sabbatical abroad with divorce papers in hand, her carefully planned life unravels.
Needing to reclaim control, she books a week's stay in the Lake District to escape it all. Though a muddy hiking mishap lands her straight into the arms of a charming stranger who reignites a spark she hasn't felt in years. A little holiday flirtation seems harmless enough - until she returns home and discovers Jacob is the new consultant on her work project.
Juggling a messy divorce, a demanding job, and her daughter's needs, Ingrid knows getting involved with Jacob is a bad idea. He's younger, her colleague, and everything she's been taught to avoid.
Will Ingrid dare to risk it all for love or retreat to the safety of the life she's always known?
____
A warm, poignant and utterly gorgeous romantic comedy about taking a chance on life and love. Perfect for fans of Annabel Monaghan, Mhairi McFarlane and Phoebe MacLeod.
Here's what readers are saying about Ronali Collings!
'With relatable characters and a fresh take on love and self-empowerment, this novel is a perfect blend of heart and humor' Reader review, 5 stars
'Collings writes with understanding and humour about what it is to be a woman navigating the world today ... A marvellous debut, not to be missed' Reader review, 5 stars
'A fantastic read... beautifully written and touchingly relatable. It felt real. This is the mark of a great writer' Reader review, 5 stars
'Goodness. I read this book so fast, and was able to relate so hard... It was a truly wonderful read. Brilliant debut!' Reader review, 5 stars
Ratings and reviews
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1 review
Alison Robinson
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February 13, 2025
This was okay. Jacob was a bit of a Unicorn, just too perfect. There was some pointless drama with his mother and I am left with the feeling that somehow Ingrid wouldn't have turned her life around if it hadn't been for Jacob's support - ie not that she did it on her own. I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
About the author
Ronali Collings was born and bred in Middlesex, has a degree in English Literature from King's College London, studied law and worked in finance for 16 years. After several years as a stay-at-home mother and decades of vicarious living through books, she rediscovered her passion for writing and graduated with a MA in Creative Writing from Brunel University under the supervision of Bernardine Evaristo.
You can follow Ronali on X @RonaliCollings.
You can follow Ronali on X @RonaliCollings.
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