Extra Credit

by Daisy Landish

Discover a Love Beyond Expectations Enemies to Lovers. Small Town. Clean and Sweet. Prepare to be swept away by a captivating tale of love, growth, and second chances in the enchanting small town of Fernbrook. "Extra Credit" is a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you believing in the transformative power of love. Step into the world of Charlotte and Benedict, two individuals whose lives are intertwined by fate in the most unexpected ways. Charlotte, the quintessential queen bee, and Benedict, the brilliant mind with a chip on his shoulder, share a history of rivalry and misunderstanding that has kept them apart for fifteen long years. But when destiny throws them back into each other's orbits, the sparks fly once again. As they confront their past, their personal growth becomes evident, showing that beneath the layers of assumptions and animosity, something more profound is waiting to be explored. Set against the backdrop of Fernbrook, a town rich with secrets, charm, and community, this story unfolds with a magnetic pull that will keep you turning pages late into the night. What Awaits

Genres: Romance

138 pages, Paperback

Published August 18, 2023

About the author

Daisy Landish is a romance and contemporary fiction author, whose clean and sweet novellas have tugged at readers’ heartstrings around the world. When she’s not writing love stories, Daisy spends her time reading, hiking at dawn, and riding into the sunset on her horse, Rosebud.

Be sure to follow Daisy for new releases and join her newsletter at https://daisylandishromance.substack.com

Reviews

[Axellesbooks · Rating 1 out of 5]

1,5. I really wanted to like this books and I honestly and genuinely think that this would be a great book if this got edited better than this.
This felt like watching a teenage drama movie with scenes that follow each other without any transitions. I really missed having transitions in this book. The story starts at school and then bam, we’re suddenly following the main characters in their adult life. Or when the romance ‘develops’, it’s just bam there. There’s barely any connection between the characters, yet they’re in love.
I really disliked Ava, Charlotte’s mom. I get she’s necessarily in the beginning, but I really don’t get why you would choose for this plot in the end. I’m not a fan.

This would’ve been a lot better if there were decent transitions between different scenes and if there were a little more character depth.

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Extra Credit, my thirteenth enjoyable read from author Daisy Landish. Previously published as the Science Fair Trilogy (Dating Hypothesis, Dating Expenriment, and Dating Conclusion), Very different than her cozy mysteries I've read, I can't imagine me reading this as 3 seperate books. “I received a free Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to reading more from this author, next up on my TBR kist Arrested on Boxing Day (Jane and Kennedy Daniels Mysteries Book 2). (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018.

[Finley K. James · Rating 4 out of 5]

i enjoyed reading this book. charlotte and benedict have their own problems, which is wonderfully realistic. reading their story was a delightful experience.

[Jessy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Conseguí este libro en el #stuffyourkindle y a pesar de que los personajes son bastante estereotipados y la historia de lo más previsible, fue una lectura entretenida

[Diana Moussiesse · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m sorry I dnfed at around 20% I could be in a reading slump but what made me not want to continue reading was the writing style & the character’s pride and self pity that made them petty and mean to each other for no reason??

[Gèlynn (Lydia) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnificent...

This book tells the story of Charlotte and Benedict, two individuals who were both raised by demanding single parents as their relationship transitions from rivals to lovers. Their parents' toxicity ruined their childhood and their mental health. When fate finally brings them together again in a place, they least expected they try to resolve their misunderstanding, face their traumatic past and heal their wounds.

The author has created beautiful relatable characters and proved that true love conquers all even if it's your abusive parent or obnoxious coworker. The book is engaging and well-written, with a satisfying plot that spans 29 chapters. Their relationship teaches us that a little kindness can go a long way cause everything is not what it seems. The author portrays the characters realistically and sympathetically, showing how love can heal wounds and bring happiness. The ending is gorgeously incorporated. I am glad that I could read the ARC of this book and leave my honest review.

[KellyJ1028 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daisy Landish’s writing is magical!!

One of the many things I love about this authors, writing style is she is able to create beautiful, relatable & genuine characters.

This book tells the story of Charlotte and Benedict, two characters that were raised by demanding single parents.
Their parents' toxicity ruined their childhood . When they are brought together again in a place they least expect they least expected they try to resolve their misunderstanding, face their traumatic past and heal their past.

This book is engaging and well written. Love really does conquer all…
Thanks to StoryOrigin for giving me the opportunity to read this arc and leave an honest review .

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is truly a great boxset of fun romances. Daisy’s writing is sublime , the stories flow and the characters are great , the scenes are well described too leading to a whole lotta binge reading hours so be warned .
I read arc copies of these and my review is my own voluntary

[Marjorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small town second chance romance where appearances can be very deceiving. Charlotte and Benedict are start crossed lovers of a type - their interaction is fun and there is this whole adversarial dynamic accompanied by a grudging respect and attraction complicated by parental influences and misinformation. Some of Charlotte's decisions really irritated me, but then I realized it is because of just how realistic they are so I guess really, it is a sign of good writing!

There is a really good story in there with more depth and character growth than most similar romances, but it needs a developmental editor. Pacing is uneven and there are information dumps that kinda hit you over the head with information that is just so eloquently and beautifully shown in the story. That said, it is still worth the read. Lots of good twists and some excellent scenes.

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book in an indie event a while back and have been meaning to read it. After Wuthering Heights, I decided I needed something romantic but much more on the lighter side. This indeed did the job.

- Enemies to Lovers
- Classmates at school to teachers at school
- British setting (the Lake District - my fav!)
- Academic. School fairs, classes, helping students etc
- Second Chances
- Family Drama
- Overcoming Childhood Troubles

I was quite invested in this one. The writing style made me think of a documentary, I'm not sure if that makes sense? But I quite enjoyed it. It was easy, fairly short and entertaining at times. There was a lot of drama and it ended exactly how I hoped.

I recommend.

[Ariel · Rating 1 out of 5]

I feel like this had the potential to be a good book with heartwarming story. With plenty of self discovery, ptsd, emotional and verbal abuse, enemies to lovers, learning to trust, etc., I felt as though this book should have pulled on my heartstrings a little more but I did not feel attached to the characters in this book. If there was an increase in the depth of the characters the story would have been a lot more impactful. The writing also seemed childish, with no real rhyme or reason to the switches between POVs/timelines, but with some more editing the book could be a lot better. A good idea for a story though!

[J Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet enemies-to-lovers romance.

Charlotte and Benedict were childhood enemies. Both were brilliant but their dysfunctional families influenced how they regarded each other. An event when they were in their elevens at school made their differences unreconcilable. Now, as adults, they are brought back together in the workplace. They will finally be forced to coexist or face the consequences.

The plot definitely held my interest. The intrigue and plotting by secondary characters added to the depth of the storyline. I received an advanced copy but my review is honest and voluntary.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of Extra Credit through StoryOrigin. I enjoy Daisy Landish writing style. The characters struggle with self esteem and acceptance. They both have parents that hold them to high expectations. There is a complication that drives a wedge between them. Fifteen years later, they are coworkers in the school they attended. That is when things heat up and personal relationships must be dealt with head on. Whenever I see a Daisy Landish book, I know it will be an enjoyable read!

[Cherokee - Books With A Chance · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for me

The author would benefit from an editor, a proofreader at the least.

The story read more like a quick narration of a movie, switching POVs without much notice.

I didn't get any romance. There was zero build up, zero look at us seeing the couple together outside of their workplace, which happened to be a school.

The dialogue was cringe worthy more often than not.
None of the characters were likeable, at all.

Not a book for me.

[Lin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charlotte and Benedict are the quintessential “enemy combatants” in high school, obviously destined to fall in love despite emotionally abusive parents who want to use their kids to further their own agendas. Through more twists and turns than a mountain trail, they reach a satisfying fairytale happily ever after moment.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this story. Charlotte and Benedict were childhood enemies. Both came from dysfunctional families and these experience influenced how they viewed each other. An elementary school age event made them enemies. But, as adults, they find themselves working together. This story kept my interest and there was a great plot. I reviewed an advanced reader copy.

[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlotte and Benedict have quite an interesting story. What I liked about this story is that it took a lot of everything that can happen in real life and put it into this story about two enemies who become lovers. This is a great story to enjoy.

[Rainey Rowell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book on stuff your kindle day and was pleasantly surprised. The pace of the book was a bit fast, but it was a cute little story and I resonated with charlotte on a narcissistic mother who just likes to use and manipulate you.

[Chloe Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy cute enemies to lovers read

Nice little story set in the lake District about childhood enemies to lovers Benedict and Charlotte. A few twists involved but amazing character development.

[Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweetly touching story of two young lives whose wonderfully pure love triumphs and endures despite all the whims and fancy around them! 

[Laura Then · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVE LOVE LOVE. I just wish it had more background story and few more context and conversations of Benny and Char😭💗💗💗

[Audrey Lowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE SO MUCH SO CUTE AND QUICK AND AMAZING

[Jenny Bristol · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. It read like a not-final draft. It needed a lot more character development, and many fewer cliches. It read like an inexperienced writer wrote it.

[Veronica Berner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really liked how it started but the ending felt very rushed with all the mommy issues getting in the way

[The Paper Fan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a lukewarm read. Not because it was a clean romance. However, I just felt disconnected from this one; it didn't connect with the couple in this one.

[Simone · Rating 1 out of 5]

one third of the book was unnecessary exposition that severely detracts from the plot. Mind you the plot was a moving target. This needed more time a a lot more editing

[mirthe verriet · Rating 3 out of 5]

🏫🧬📸

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

[Laurie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Overall Rating: ★★
Spice Level: ♥

Got this one during Stuff Your Kindle Day this year - kept me occupied while I was banished to my room so Brady could take a proctored exam in the living room…

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Benedict and Charlotte have been enemies since high school when misunderstandings and parental interference caused these two classmates to be enemies after working on a Science project together. Fast forward fifteen years and they are two very different people who land up working at their old school together.
Both have suffered parental trauma in their youth and they find that they have much in common. I found the book to feel superficial and I could not connect with the characters, I found their reactions to be a bit childish. This is not one of this author's better books.
I found Charlotte to be very insecure even as a successful psychologist and Benedict kept finding himself in situations with Siobhan - which he really could have prevented. Neither character was particularly endearing or likeable.
Ava, Charlotte's mother and Benedict's father were detestable figures and were both so unpleasant and selfish.
I had some issues with the way this book was written and I did not really enjoy this book and I did not feel happy after reading their HEA.