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Just Last Night

by Mhairi McFarlane

432 pages 2021 Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction 🌶️🌶️ Mild Standalone

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The Vibe

Eve has been in love with Ed for years — but he's part of her inseparable friend group, and she's never said a word. Then tragedy strikes, and the group fractures. In the aftermath, secrets surface that change everything Eve thought she knew about her friends and herself.

Spice Check

🌶️🌶️ Mild

Mild — emotional intimacy leads.

Content Heads-Up

Death of a close friend
Grief
Betrayal
Secret keeping

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Need light rom-com
No grief themes

Ending: HEA

Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Emotional Grief Slow Burn British

Tropes: Friends Group Secret Feelings Loss Friends to More

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

Is it a rom-com?

More emotional than typical — grief is a major theme alongside the romance.

Is Mhairi McFarlane consistent?

Very — known for emotionally complex, witty British romance.

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