The Couple: Genius, funny and thought-provoking. 5 stars Carrie Hope Fletcher

The author of The Radio 2 Book Club Pick The Shelf returns with a new hilarious, thought-provoking and funny novel.\r\n\r\nGenius, funny and thought-provoking. 5 stars Carrie Hope Fletcher\r\nWarm, witty and thought-provoking Abbie Greaves\r\nHellys writing is filled with such humour and warmth, it makes me laugh and think whilst seamlessly tackling complex ideas about modern society. What a triumph! Abigail Mann\r\nSo clever, so thought-provoking, I loved it Sophie Cousens\r\nA fresh, funny, razor-sharp take on societys views of relationships. Its feminist, its provocative and a total joy to read Hannah Tovey\r\nFunny and clever. I loved every single line Lucy Vine\r\n\r\nMillie is a perfectionist. Shes happy, shes successful and, with a great support network of friends and family (and a very grumpy cat), shes never lonely. She loves working at a big tech firm and is on track be promoted to her dream role. The last thing she needs is romance messing up her perfectly organised world.\r\n\r\nBesides, normal people just dont have romantic relationships. Everyone knows that being in a couple is a bit . . . well, odd. You know, like having a pet snake or referring to yourself in the third person. Why rely on another person for your own happiness? Why risk the humiliation of unrequited love or the agony of a break-up? No, Millie is more than happy with her conventional single life.\r\n\r\nSo, when Millie lands a new project at work, launching a pill that prevents you falling in love, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. That is, until she starts working with Ben. Hes charming and funny, and Millie feels an instant connection to him.\r\n\r\nWill Millie sacrifice everything she believes in for love?