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rashmi's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lzw's review against another edition
5.0
Laughing out loud literally does not even cover it…..this book….THIS writer….I can’t even! Tawna, omg, Tawna….how do you manage to write such low-key hilarity? Another amazing romantic comedy, that is just SAVAGE in witty banter, comical asides, and life chats with felines;) This book engages you from the start, like a lock on a target! The relationships, dynamics, banter are never forced….it feels so real like you are spying on the apartment across the street, lol! Kate is such an amazing heroine, can I be her bestie? Because she would make an excellent BFF;) Jonah also rolls with the witty banter, and represents as the gorgeous book nerd that we all secretly pine after.
*Kate staring at Jonah’s ass as he walks away*
The cat gave a low growl and Kate looked down to see the animal regarding her with a knowing eyebrow lift. “Sorry,” Kate whispered, “I didn’t mean to look.”
“Owl.”
“Oh, come on. Like you haven’t admired the view?”
“Are you talking to the cat?” Jonah called from the kitchen.
You definitely need to read this if you’re looking for a good time, and a succulent read!
*Kate staring at Jonah’s ass as he walks away*
The cat gave a low growl and Kate looked down to see the animal regarding her with a knowing eyebrow lift. “Sorry,” Kate whispered, “I didn’t mean to look.”
“Owl.”
“Oh, come on. Like you haven’t admired the view?”
“Are you talking to the cat?” Jonah called from the kitchen.
You definitely need to read this if you’re looking for a good time, and a succulent read!
bookishromance's review
3.0
Even though the book had an abrupt start, I kinda liked the meet cute. The first few chapters were so exciting. I loved all of kates and Jonah’s interactions. They were so cute and heartwarming. Though the story kinda started faltering midway - way too much of the story centered around Jonah ex viv. To the point where it kinda got irritating.
Overall the story worked though. Both the characters were well put together and the writing was really amazing. I’ll definitely read more from this author.
Overall the story worked though. Both the characters were well put together and the writing was really amazing. I’ll definitely read more from this author.
jenn703's review against another edition
4.5 stars...
This book is a complete standalone, written in third person. I loved the characters and the storyline. Kate and Jonah are so quirky and absolutely lovable right from their awkward introduction to one another. There was also a nice little twist that makes it that much more intriguing. The story was heart-warming but still had plenty to make you laugh..
* Early copy of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
This book is a complete standalone, written in third person. I loved the characters and the storyline. Kate and Jonah are so quirky and absolutely lovable right from their awkward introduction to one another. There was also a nice little twist that makes it that much more intriguing. The story was heart-warming but still had plenty to make you laugh..
* Early copy of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
mcipher's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute - I loved the cat! The reality TV part was really fun and I liked the easy, sweet romance. It was short, too, which is lovely in a romance novel - sometimes they drag and this one just flew by.
bookishromance's review against another edition
3.0
Even though the book had an abrupt start, I kinda liked the meet cute. The first few chapters were so exciting. I loved all of kates and Jonah’s interactions. They were so cute and heartwarming. Though the story kinda started faltering midway - way too much of the story centered around Jonah ex viv. To the point where it kinda got irritating.
Overall the story worked though. Both the characters were well put together and the writing was really amazing. I’ll definitely read more from this author.
Overall the story worked though. Both the characters were well put together and the writing was really amazing. I’ll definitely read more from this author.
bananatricky's review against another edition
4.0
Reality TV romances seem to be all the rage at the moment.
Kate Geary is a TV producer, she has pitched the idea of her idol, Dr Vivienne (Viv) Brandt, having a reality TV show in which she helps a different couple each week get over their relationship issues. Kate credits Viv with helping her to see her own relationship issues clearly and is fond of quoting Dr Brandt's wisdom.
Although studio management give the go-ahead for the show, they want to bring Viv's ex-husband 'Average Joe' to help the couples alongside Viv. Joe provided no-nonsense 'bloke-ish' advice as side bars in one of Viv's most successful books.
When the team meet Viv's ex-husband he turns out to be none other than Jonah Porter, the nerdy bookshop owner that Kate met at a B&B four weeks earlier. While Jonah and Viv's divorce was amicable he felt that he was unfairly portrayed as an unsophisticated, uneducated, blue-collar worker - a foil to Viv's intellectual sophistication. However, Kate persuades him that the show would give him the opportunity to show viewers the other side of him, 'the real him' and promises that the show would not try to make him look stupid. He also wants the money to help his sister who lost her leg in a car accident and is struggling to make ends meet at her Animal Shelter.
Kate and Jonah have a connection but it's difficult to maintain between all the stunts being pulled by Viv and the studio bosses and the desire to blindside people on TV to improve ratings. When Kate is told about a plan to blindside Jonah and sworn to secrecy her job and relationship are in conflict.
I really liked Jonah as a character, he was kind and caring, clever and funny and self-aware. I liked Kate, but not as much.
What I liked about this story was that I could see a lot of different ways that this story could have played out and I was kept guessing to the end, the chemistry between Kate and Jonah was palpable, you could feel the heat between them. I also liked the snippets of the filming with the various couples Jonah's down-to-earth take on things.
Another great funny romance from Tawna Fenske.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Kate Geary is a TV producer, she has pitched the idea of her idol, Dr Vivienne (Viv) Brandt, having a reality TV show in which she helps a different couple each week get over their relationship issues. Kate credits Viv with helping her to see her own relationship issues clearly and is fond of quoting Dr Brandt's wisdom.
Although studio management give the go-ahead for the show, they want to bring Viv's ex-husband 'Average Joe' to help the couples alongside Viv. Joe provided no-nonsense 'bloke-ish' advice as side bars in one of Viv's most successful books.
When the team meet Viv's ex-husband he turns out to be none other than Jonah Porter, the nerdy bookshop owner that Kate met at a B&B four weeks earlier. While Jonah and Viv's divorce was amicable he felt that he was unfairly portrayed as an unsophisticated, uneducated, blue-collar worker - a foil to Viv's intellectual sophistication. However, Kate persuades him that the show would give him the opportunity to show viewers the other side of him, 'the real him' and promises that the show would not try to make him look stupid. He also wants the money to help his sister who lost her leg in a car accident and is struggling to make ends meet at her Animal Shelter.
Kate and Jonah have a connection but it's difficult to maintain between all the stunts being pulled by Viv and the studio bosses and the desire to blindside people on TV to improve ratings. When Kate is told about a plan to blindside Jonah and sworn to secrecy her job and relationship are in conflict.
I really liked Jonah as a character, he was kind and caring, clever and funny and self-aware. I liked Kate, but not as much.
What I liked about this story was that I could see a lot of different ways that this story could have played out and I was kept guessing to the end, the chemistry between Kate and Jonah was palpable, you could feel the heat between them. I also liked the snippets of the filming with the various couples Jonah's down-to-earth take on things.
Another great funny romance from Tawna Fenske.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
khanes's review against another edition
4.0
Another darling Tawna Fenske romance! As always, fun, witty, with "real" characters. I love this author!