Mhairi McFarlane

Mhairi McFarlane is a bestselling Scottish author of contemporary romantic fiction whose sharp, witty novels combine humour with emotional depth. Born in Sheffield, she studied English at the University of Manchester and worked as a journalist before turning to fiction. Don't You Forget About Me follows Georgina, a woman whose life has stalled, who takes a job at a pub and discovers that the owner is the man who broke her heart at university — and he claims not to remember her. McFarlane's novels are celebrated for their sparkling dialogue, their complex female protagonists, and their ability to balance comedy with genuine emotional stakes. Her other novels include If I Never Met You and Between Us. Her audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers smart, funny romantic fiction that proves the best love stories are also the wittiest ones.