This is one of those books that would have gotten five stars if it weren’t for a few things that bothered me.
Rosie, a romantic at heart, and Aiden, aThis is one of those books that would have gotten five stars if it weren’t for a few things that bothered me.
Rosie, a romantic at heart, and Aiden, a grumpy literary fiction writer, attend the same writing workshop. They usually criticize each other’s work mercilessly. After a particularly heated debate during class, they are punished by having to write a novel together.
The writing was great and I can’t wait to read more from this author, I devoured this book! It didn’t feel like a debut at all; the characters were lovable and realistic, the enemies to lovers beautifully executed. The chemistry and tension between Rosie and Aiden? Chef’s kiss! I adored the way they opened up to each other and slowly progressed from enemies to friends and then lovers. The fact that it wasn’t always smooth and easy made them more relatable and made me like them and the book even more.
What didn’t work for me was that because the romance they were writing was based on their own, they shared their most private moments with the whole class. They even included their first kiss in the book and read about it out loud for everyone to hear and judge...more
This would’ve been cute if it wasn’t for his omnipresent mother.
The first two books in this series were adorable and there was an element of mystery bThis would’ve been cute if it wasn’t for his omnipresent mother.
The first two books in this series were adorable and there was an element of mystery because all communication was over the phone. This one didn’t have that, the MCs were together all the time, the over the phone communication was with his mom, which was icky and unnecessary.
It wasn’t all bad, I enjoyed the writing and Sam was a real sweetheart. Actually both MCs were likable and I wish them all the best. I hope they move to Portugal and will visit his mom once a year tops.
I just can’t… The heroine thinks she’s clairvoyant and keeps on going about energies and other hocus-pocus. She gave the hero a crystal and DNF at 55%
I just can’t… The heroine thinks she’s clairvoyant and keeps on going about energies and other hocus-pocus. She gave the hero a crystal and told him to ‘cleanse’ it by exposing it to moonlight or putting in dirt - my eyeroll muscles are so sore!
Unfortunately this is the only magic this book has to offer. There’s absolutely zero chemistry between the MCs. The mmc is giddy because some chick asked him out at freakin 55% of the book… Is this even a romance?
This book is not your usual surprise pregnancy, where a one night stand turns out to be Mr. Right.
What I love about this author’s writing is the way sThis book is not your usual surprise pregnancy, where a one night stand turns out to be Mr. Right.
What I love about this author’s writing is the way she puts things into perspective. You think you’re a quitter? No, you’re a trier. You think your meeting was a disaster because you cried afterwards? Considering the news you received, you did great. There’s always an upside and she never fails to point it out.
This story is complicated. Eve gets pregnant and the father of her future child is in a relationship with someone else. It’s a mess. But then we meet Shep, who is the goldest of the golden retrievers and the cinnamonest of the cinnamon rolls. Shep just makes everything better. He lets Eve cry on his shoulder when she’s stuck, he is always there for her, he makes sure there’s food in her fridge. On top of that he’s tall, adorably lanky and just the right amount of dorky.
I loved the way Shep took care of Eve and finally, finally got out of the friend zone. He was such a perfect book boyfriend! The man was even okay with the fact that she was pregnant with someone else’s baby, it doesn’t get better than that.
This is not a book with an easy HEA, but that makes it even more uplifting. The bright side is always there, sometimes you just have to try harder to see it....more
It was sorta cute but there were too many cringe moments for me to fully enjoy it.
It was impossible to not like Cassidy, he dedicated his life to beinIt was sorta cute but there were too many cringe moments for me to fully enjoy it.
It was impossible to not like Cassidy, he dedicated his life to being liked, he even had a little notebook to jot down things people like, (which may seem a little serial-killery, but it's not that kind of book). So yes, I admit, he had a lot of book boyfriend qualities and the romance was sweet, but he was also a terrible pushover and I just wished he grew a backbone because argh!!!
I liked the way he treated Marina and the way their romance progressed from an easy friendship to something more. The small town provided a great background for the story and it was all very cozy.
What surprised me was the whole bed sharing thing, because that's not what people do. Normal people get a cheap couch from ikea or an air mattress. You don't share a bed with a roommate! I like the only-one-bed trope but this was definitely an overkill.
Another thing that bothered me was the unprotected sex (and in the ocean of all places - yikes, that must have been uncomfortable!). Don't try this at home, kids!...more
Did you know that Julie Soto and Ali Hazelwood are besties? I think they bonded over writing Reylo fanfics. But this is the next level, it’s not ReyloDid you know that Julie Soto and Ali Hazelwood are besties? I think they bonded over writing Reylo fanfics. But this is the next level, it’s not Reylo anymore, this is The Love Hypothesis fanfic. There’s even a gay best friend/roommate and an Asian bestie with a boyfriend called Jeremy.
My expectations were not high since many friends didn’t enjoy this book, but I had to give it a shot, I have a soft spot for musicians. I’m so glad I did because it was exactly what I needed. There was music induced chemistry, a grumpy hero who falls first, a likable heroine and plenty of spice.
So if you like Ali Hazelwood, there’s a good chance you’ll like Julie Soto too.
Jessica Joyce goes on my auto-buy list, this was another win.
I’m not a fan of second chance romance. It has to be done really well for me to enjoy it,Jessica Joyce goes on my auto-buy list, this was another win.
I’m not a fan of second chance romance. It has to be done really well for me to enjoy it, and this one was perfection.
The reason why Georgia and Eli had split was heartbreaking. Relationships fall apart because of stuff like that irl too. It takes time, effort and growth to repair that damage and that is exactly what this book is about.
I love this author’s no-nonsense way of talking about the most important things in life. There’s no sugar coating, no pretending that it’s enough to love each other and it will be okay. Some things are difficult and messy and you need to accept them all if you want to be happy.
Five stars and I can’t wait to read more from this author....more
This was cute and this author absolutely has potential, but for now it’s three stars from me.
Ilsa was about to board a plane to Hawaii when she found This was cute and this author absolutely has potential, but for now it’s three stars from me.
Ilsa was about to board a plane to Hawaii when she found out that her bestie, who was supposed to join her, overslept and was not coming. Luckily there was a hot guy on a seat next to her, yaay!...more
I considered dnfing this book a few times but somehow I made it till the end. Still not sure whether it was worth it, but here we a2,5 rounded up
I considered dnfing this book a few times but somehow I made it till the end. Still not sure whether it was worth it, but here we are.
I don't like unrealistically easy reunions with estranged parents, so probably that was the thing that irked me the most. Life doesn't work like that. That and the way the MCs were rude to each other at the beginning for no reason, I don’t like when authors lie to me that it’s enemies to lovers. After they stopped being rude the romance was fine, but nothing more than that. It didn't make me feel much, certainly not enough to make this book interesting. The whole thing was rather bland actually.
It's a debut and it shows. Luckily this author has grown since....more
Whitney and Henry have an insanely hot one-night stand, after which she disappears on him, because the early bird getMeet my new book boyfriend Henry.
Whitney and Henry have an insanely hot one-night stand, after which she disappears on him, because the early bird gets out before it’s awkward. Fast forward a few weeks and, tadaaam, she's his supervisor during his Transplant Surgery Rotation. How delightfully forbidden ...more
I really enjoyed the writing but the story was all far-fetched, cheesy and slightly cringe.
Lilly goes on her honeymoon to Thailand alone because her fI really enjoyed the writing but the story was all far-fetched, cheesy and slightly cringe.
Lilly goes on her honeymoon to Thailand alone because her fiancé didn’t show up to the wedding. There, within DAYS she falls head over heels in love with a weird, tattooed dude she meets on the plane. Ehm, lady, you were supposed to get MARRIED yesterday and today you are already in love with someone else? IN LOVE? I get it, the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else, but that’s not what happened here. It was all way too fast and I didn’t believe all the big feelings for a second.
Then there was a third-act breakup because the tattooed dude wanted to continue eat-pray-loving through the world and was disappointed that Lilly wasn’t ready to drop everything and join him: c’mon Lilly, it’s only a year! It should have been your cue to leave, Lilly. The man is mentally sixteen years old, don’t waste your time, girl.
This book gave me a lot of second hand embarrassment. And yet, I couldn’t put it down, five stars!
Let’s start with the cutest meet-cute ever. He’s aThis book gave me a lot of second hand embarrassment. And yet, I couldn’t put it down, five stars!
Let’s start with the cutest meet-cute ever. He’s a pilot, she’s a traffic controller. They’ve been talking on the radio for months but never met until they recognize each other’s voices in a coffee shop. How adorable is that!...more
Maybe I should stick to the Eden brothers, the sisters are less lucky in their love lives. Jasper was not a total disaster like his best friend FosterMaybe I should stick to the Eden brothers, the sisters are less lucky in their love lives. Jasper was not a total disaster like his best friend Foster, but he wasn’t anything special either.
Meh…
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Okay, Devney, let’s forget that little mishap of the previous book, I’m giving you another chance....more
This book was more than your usual romance novel. The focus was on the journey of self-discovery and trauma-processing. There was also a road trip to This book was more than your usual romance novel. The focus was on the journey of self-discovery and trauma-processing. There was also a road trip to take and a mystery to solve.
It sounds like a lot but the themes were interwoven in a perfect way. The topic was not easy but the author approached it with her usual wisdom and respect for human emotions. I loved Jess and the bond she had with her sister. Their relationship was complex but wonderful and maybe even more important than the romance.
The romance itself was good but it wasn’t a magical, butterflies-in-your-belly, I-want-this-for-myself sort of thing. Both MCs were working through some heavy stuff and it was a lot to take at times. It was however wholesome how they found each other. I loved how Adam got Jess to trust him and how he protected her, and how Jess got out of her comfort zone for him.
Four stars and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Thanks Kensington Books and NetGalley for the arc ...more
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