Dot.Homme

by Jane Moore

Do you believe in love at first site?

Jess Monroe is thirty-four and perfectly happy being single. But her friends think otherwise and, as a birthday present, buy her an ad for an online dating site.

Furious at first, she eventually agrees to try it out - and ventures into a world where the description on the tin rarely matches the contents.

Once her reservations have faded, she embarks on several dates of varying success, until one day a catastrophic event brings her life sharply into focus and makes her re-evaluate everything she's ever known ...





Any woman who has ever been on a bad date will read this hilarious book and weep with laughter and sympathy for internet dating novice Jess.

Genres: Chick Lit, Romance

464 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 2004

About the author

Jane Moore is an English journalist, author and television presenter, best known as a columnist for The Sun newspaper and as a panellist and anchor on the ITV lunchtime chat show Loose Women between 1999 and 2002, returning as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards. Since 2018 Moore has been regularly relief-anchoring the show.

Reviews

[Hager Moharram]

I was torn between 1 star and 4 stars but resorted to the 2 stars.
I picked up this book from my shelves and read the snippet and thought that what a coincidence that the heroine is celebrating her 34 yrs of age and embarking on a cyber dating journey and I was 15 days from celebrating my 34th birthday as well and started online dating once more.
At the beginning I hated Jess, her superficiality and her passiveness. I tried to compare myself to her or put myself in her shoes especially that she is the same age snd I couldn’t be sympathetic with her. I mean we both are single ladies in our 34 and dating online and yes with different cultural backgrounds but I couldn’t understand how could she tolerate the superficiality or the passiveness or accepting things that you could only accept in your early twenties.
I liked her change, liked more Ben and his efforts. But for real admired her growth but still didn’t like her

[Arvie Nuelan]

I really liked the core concept of this book—it gives a realistic look at the different kinds of people you meet on the internet. However, I felt a bit underwhelmed by how the romance developed. The story didn't fully capture how Jesse and Ben realized their feelings for each other.
We get so much detail and page time with Jesse and Simon, whereas Jesse and Ben’s connection lacks that same depth. Because of this, it made it seem like Jesse only settled for Ben simply because he was kind and understanding of her situation with her sister, rather than out of a genuine, deep romance.

[Lauren]

This book had the usual obvious ending that you expect from this kind of book but to be honest that's why i read it, been reading alot of fantasy just lately so this was a bit of a break from that. I did enjoy it, wasn't as happy throughout as I was expecting but I guess it's meant to be really life so why would it. This is the first Jane Moore book I've read and I would pick one up again. Pretty obvious ending and I had guessed bits before they happened but was a very enjoyable read!

[Becci]

Picked this up at the hotel lobby as I’d forgotten my book and thought this will do.

Made me laugh out loud as published in 2014 - it’s like a different world.

And what is the grand finale / end chapters would be red flag central now. I sat on the beach and devoured it - kept me out of mischief and amused me so job done!

[Mare Dannenburg]

Fun romance, a bit predictable but still loved it. Also liked the aspect of a more serious topic!!

[Julene]

Very funny

[Symmie Haatrecht]

I got this book from a thrift store and I instantly fell in love with the story line

[David Proffitt]

Easy read chick lit.

The book follows a year in the life of singleton Jess Monroe. For her 34th birthday her friends set her up with an ad on an internet dating website. Despite her initial rejection of the idea she is eventually persuaded to give it go. After all, what could she lose?

A humorous insight into the foibles of the world of internet dating. But that is not all there is to this story. As the book progresses Jess must face not only her fears of loneliness, but also of mortality. Alongside the warm humour Jane is so good at is the more serious look at a family struggling to cope with serious illness. Jane mixes the two with great skill and compassion.

There are plenty of interesting characters, driven by a plot that keeps the pages turning. Will Jess find the man of her dreams on the internet? Will she see though the half-truths and lies? Or has she already found her perfect partner out in the real world?

Perfect holiday reading.

[Karissa]

Ok, I'm actually kind of embarrassed to have read this book. It is my first delve into light chic lit or romance novel... I don't even know enough to know if that is the right genre for this book. Anyway, I bought it off the ridiculously cheap rack in Barnes and Nobel because it was under $5 and I thought it might help pass a couple of summer afternoons on the porch. My expectations were not very high, and they were actually exceeded. This book was kind of heart warming in places and not as shallow as I anticipated it would be. The topic of internet dating was relevant to a conversation I'd been having with a friend, who happens to devour these types of books, so she's pretty much the only person I'd seriously recommend it to. In fact I'm sending the book to her as a present while she is in Germany.

[Julie Sandilands]

The first half of this book is extremely funny. I just wish it could have sustained that level of humour all the way through. I really enjoyed reading the book even though I had worked out her secret admirer before it was revealed. A must for all single ladies (and gents) who have ever thought of entering the jungle of Internet dating.

[Amy]

I bought this book in Ireland on a trip some years ago and finally got around to reading it. While the story isn't particularly original it was a good read and kept me turning pages. A good way to settle into bed at night.

[Sandra Ubak]

I read this book some years ago after my cousin took it. I thought the book was funny, with a lot of catchy phrases and ''feel good'' intent. Story might have leaned a bit on the predictable side but it was a good read!

[Jvermeersch]

The first 100 pages are okay. Typical chick lit, which is fine. But due to some developments in the story it all gets tedious and depressing after a while, making the last 300 pages quite a struggle to get through.

[bitchrepublic]

im actually reading this half way - it sounds strangely familiar to the story of "my internet lover" are they the same people????

[Jenn]

Having met my fiancée through eHarmony, I found this book to be highly amusing. It was fast paced, full of laughs and even managed to make me shed a few tears. An awesome quick read!

[Anna]

I would have given this book 4 for it's humour and ability to engage. However, it's a predictable tale which brought it down to a 3 for me.

[Sharon Atkinson]

A really good feel good book.

[Rachel 💚]

very feel good, beachy kind of read

[Mirjan]

Funny but sad at the same time! Loved this book!

[Tracey- Jo]

Funny book. I liked the characters a lot . I worked out the twist - but still a good read!

[Christine]

Easy read, good beachside book but typical chic lit.

[Lorelle]

Brilliant. Couldn't put this book down. Highly recommended.

[Rebecca Haslam]

Nothing special...yet again. Waiting for a book that really grabs and holds my attention.

[Lisa]

Brilliant,loved it! Had me laughing and crying. Will be reading more from this author.

[Ilse]

dubbel genoten van dit boek
soms triest, maar ook heel vaak erg grappig
een heel leuk einde en ook al hoop je stiekem dat het zo gaat eindigen, dit had ik niet zien aankomen

[alison morton]

Laughed out loud many times at this book!

[Echo Lebelo]

I loved it. And just as with every book, it started becoming redundant in the middle but Jane made up for that with her clever use of words and humour. I would totally recommend this book to anyone with a great sense of humour. I was even afraid to read this book in public just in case I shared a random laugh with eyes staring.

[Lucy]

Very fun!