Mad About You

Mad About You follows Harriet Hatley, a sharp, funny wedding photographer in Leeds whose job is built around other people’s happily-ever-afters, even though she has no desire for one of her own. When her dependable boyfriend Jonathan ambushes her with a public proposal, Harriet says yes under pressure—then breaks up with him the same night.

Forced to find a new place to live, Harriet rents a room from Cal Clarke, only to discover he is the runaway groom from a disastrous wedding she once photographed. As her ex becomes vindictive, her friendships fracture, and a dangerous former boyfriend resurfaces, Harriet must decide whether staying quiet is safety—or another kind of prison.

Funny, painful, romantic, and fiercely compassionate, this is a story about coercive control, female solidarity, chosen family, and the courage it takes to be truly seen.

• Listeners who enjoy witty contemporary romance with emotional depth and a slow-burn love story.
• Readers drawn to stories about healing from toxic relationships, reclaiming confidence, and female friendship.
• Fans of British romantic fiction that balances sharp comedy with serious, life-changing stakes.

Mhairi McFarlane is a Sunday Times bestselling Scottish author known for smart, emotionally layered romantic fiction. Her debut, You Had Me at Hello, became an instant success, and she has since written multiple bestselling novels. She lives in Nottingham.