A big shout-out to my Book Club girls, who make every fourth Sunday afternoon delightful with delicious foods, drinks, book talk and friendship. The hours we share are never long enough but always cherished.

Thank you to Mike Luke’s gruelling boot-camp sessions, along with (Sara) Everitts Fitness classes for keeping blood pumping through my veins and making me feel so much better about all the hours I sit at my computer.

To my fellow Bachelor fans for our ongoing analysis of each episode. It certainly helped spark ongoing drama in this book. Special mention to Natalie Kavanagh for coming up with the title The One.

I need to mention my local MidCoast Library, which continues to stock fabulous books, put on events and keep a beautiful place to not only read, but write too.

Love and appreciation to Ian Forrest and Madison and Quin McClintock for their encouragement. And a big thank you to the friends and family, near and far, that I feel lucky to have in my life.

And, finally, a shout-out to the community of Old Bar, who I know are cheering me on! I absolutely love where I live.

Book Club Discussion Questions

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1.      Which of the three main romances was your favourite, and why?

2.      Which character did you most identify with?

3.      Do you think the book accurately described what a reality TV show is like behind the scenes? Were there any aspects that surprised you?

4.      Do you feel like Darcy behaved ethically in her job? Do you think it’s possible to do a job like that in an ethical way?

5.      What were your feelings towards Bonnie when she kissed Oliver despite knowing he was engaged to someone else?

6.      What did you think about Bonnie’s relationship with her sister, Carla? Do you think it was acceptable that Carla logged into Bonnie’s email and banking accounts, and sent in an audition tape without her permission?

7.      Darcy and Drew ended up more like friends than lovers after ten years together. Do you think that’s inevitable for couples, or do you see things going differently for Darcy and Ed?

8.      Sophie starts off as a villain, but we have a lot more sympathy for her by the end of the book. Did you change your mind about any of the other characters as you learned more about them?

9.      At what point did you realise how Penelope was intertwined in the story?

10.    Penelope withholds the truth from Ty to save him from heartache and in hopes he will move on faster. What’s your opinion on this? How do you think you would have reacted if you were in Ty’s position?

11.    The book poses the question whether we need ‘the one’ to be truly happy. What is your opinion on this?

12.    What did you think about the way each couple’s story ended? Which wrap-up was the most satisfying?