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The Out of Office Girl: Summer comes early with this gorgeous rom-com! Kindle Edition

by Nicola Doherty (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,316 ratings

'I really enjoyed this book, it made me feel sunny and happy' Kate, Me, My Books and I. Banish those winter blues with this fantastic feel-good novel, perfect if you love Mhairi McFarlane, Joanna Bolouri and Cate Woods. Summer is coming!

Alice Roberts is having a rubbish summer. She's terrified of her boss, her career is stalling, and she's just been dumped - by text message. But things are about to change... When her boss Olivia is taken ill, Alice is sent on the work trip of a lifetime: to a villa in Sicily, to edit the autobiography of Hollywood bad boy Luther Carson. But it's not all yachts, nightclubs and Camparis. Luther's arrogant agent Sam wants him to ditch the book. Luther himself is gorgeous, charming and impossible to read. There only seems to be one way to get his attention, and it's not one her boss would approve of. Alice is out of the office, and into deep trouble...

What reviewers are saying about THE OUT OF OFFICE GIRL...

'A modern-day Roman Holiday: smart, funny and totally unputdownable' Gemma Burgess

'A great beach read' Star

'A fantastic novel. Smart, funny and romantic' Jenny Banks, Novelicious

'A hugely enjoyable read from start to finish' Chick Lit Chloe

'Nicola Doherty joins the ranks of Bagshawe and Kinsella ... a fantastic debut novel' Sarah, Keep Calm and Read a Book

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'A modern-day Roman Holiday: smart, funny and totally unputdownable' ― Gemma Burgess

'A gorgeous debut, reminiscent of early Jilly Cooper' ― Irish Examiner

About the Author

Born in Dublin in 1977, Nicola grew up in Monkstown, Co. Dublin. After studying English at Trinity College, Dublin and at Oxford, she worked in book publishing, ending up working on celebrity books (brushing shoulders with such luminaries as Russell Brand, Billie Piper, Chantelle and Myleene Klass) before leaving to pursue a freelance and writing career. Nicola lives in London.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007C5MPPO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Review
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Mar. 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0755386864
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,316 ratings

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Customers find this book to be a light-hearted summer read with a good plot and great characters. They describe it as entertaining and funny.

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51 customers mention ‘Readability’51 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a delightful summer read, describing it as a light-hearted and relaxing experience.

"...the back of another book I had read and instantly thought it sounded like a good read, so I came on Amazon and read some of the reviews, which were..." Read more

"...This book feels sunny and takes the reader on a fun and colourful break to beautiful Italy...." Read more

"...I'd say it's the perfect summer rom-com to read whilst by the pool or beach - nice and easy to follow and has a great, funny story line to get lost..." Read more

"...Some unbelievable moments but it was also believable, this is due to the way its been written and really transports you into crazy celebrity..." Read more

19 customers mention ‘Storyline’15 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer describing it as an action-packed romantic read, while another appreciates the vivid scene descriptions.

"Definitely a very easy read, a light, fun and romantic summer book...." Read more

"...it's the perfect summer rom-com to read whilst by the pool or beach - nice and easy to follow and has a great, funny story line to get lost in...." Read more

"...A good plot, good characters and very well written. Would definitely read more by this author." Read more

"...had me wanting to find out what happens next....easy read and good story line." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining and funny.

"Definitely a very easy read, a light, fun and romantic summer book...." Read more

"...The plot is completely obvious but enjoyable anyway. Don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed." Read more

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"...A good plot, good characters and very well written. Would definitely read more by this author." Read more

"...setting, the insights into publishing, the movie world and the characters, nice summer, relaxing read, serve with a glass of prosecco" Read more

"Really liked the people in the book, it brought them to life, I will probably read the whole series and for me it deserves 5 Stars, other people may..." Read more

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  • OAJ Davies
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 September 2013
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    I came across the synopsis for 'The out of office girl' in the back of another book I had read and instantly thought it sounded like a good read, so I came on Amazon and read some of the reviews, which were pretty good so I brought the book for my kindle. I immediately started to warm to Alice's character and got in to the story as soon as I started to read, and once it got to Alice's arrival in Sicily I was hooked and actually read almost half the book on the same day! I know, as previous reviews have said, that the ending is a little predictable, but I liked the fact that there was a twist in what happens with Alice and Luther in Sicily, as from the synopsis you assume Alice and Luther will fall in love etc, and the way things actually played out really kept me wanting to read on at the end of each chapter. Overall I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Nicola Doherty.
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  • Sam
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sun and romance in Sicily
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2017
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    Definitely a very easy read, a light, fun and romantic summer book. I read this in the space of one day and found it the perfect antedote to autumn in London.

    The plot revolves around assistant editor Alice who is chosen by her publishing house to go out Sicily to help prompt american actor Luther Carson who she is very attracted to as a fan, to give his autobiography more detail.
    The star is staying in Sicily with his publicist Sam, his current biographer Brian and hanger on Annabelle. Alice arrives determined to make her name by getting what her company needs but soon loses her direction as she becomes distracted by her fellow occupants domestic and personal issues.

    The story itself keeps you turning pages, but I loved all the details of Alice's shopping trips and visits to the villas pool. This book feels sunny and takes the reader on a fun and colourful break to beautiful Italy.

    Perfect for a break from life and I would love to watch this as a film.
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  • Jessica Newman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fab summer easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2017
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    I absolutely loved this book & couldn't put it down! I downloaded this recently whilst on holiday and managed to finish it in a couple days (which is very quick for me!) I'd say it's the perfect summer rom-com to read whilst by the pool or beach - nice and easy to follow and has a great, funny story line to get lost in. Loved it!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, amusing in parts, the romance was the best bit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2018
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    No belly laugh moments so slipped a star for me but I really enjoyed the romance between 2 characters.
    Some unbelievable moments but it was also believable, this is due to the way its been written and really transports you into crazy celebrity land.
    Good read
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  • S. Flowers
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent holiday read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2013
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    This isn't the best holiday book I've ever read, or even the best chick lit, but it's ok for a few days in the sun. I bought it to go to Sicily which is where it is set, but apart from a few descriptions of the local area, it could be set anywhere. The plot is completely obvious but enjoyable anyway. Don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed.
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  • MJF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2017
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    I have never read a book by this author before but was immediately hooked as soon as I started reading. A good plot, good characters and very well written. Would definitely read more by this author.
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  • JET
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2020
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    This book was great to read as it held your interest from the first page to the last. Would recommend all Nicola Doherty books.
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  • lemonfield
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really fun read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2017
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    Loved the Italian setting, the insights into publishing, the movie world and the characters, nice summer, relaxing read, serve with a glass of prosecco
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  • Klee
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than 5 stars!
    Reviewed in Germany on 21 June 2017
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    Other than a rather boring title, this book is absolutely amazing! You can see where this book is going, without it being too obvious and cheesy. The development of the plot is really subtle. The scenery of Italy is beautifully written, I could just imagine myself sitting on that veranda overlooking the sea.
    The characters are very likeable, even - or especially - the mean agent Sam.

    This book is a successful mix of humour, romance, emotions and summer feeling. I'd give this book 10 stars if I could!
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  • karen Young
    3.0 out of 5 stars Out of office
    Reviewed in Spain on 13 January 2023
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    Nice easy reading
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  • Raluca
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the book
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 June 2018
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    I loved the book, not only the romanve, but the pesentation of Italy. I could almost feel I was there.
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  • Pat Simpson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in France on 1 February 2018
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    Pure escapism, with a good story line too. The first few pages I thought 'same old, same old', but then I was hooked!
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  • SL Dublin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2013
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    I really enjoyed this book - in the same way as a good Marian Keyes gives a weekend of readig pleasure, so to did this book. A little escapism, and good writing. What more do you want.
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