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The Write Off
There’s a fine line between love and loathe.
Rilla Pine is ready for her main character moment, but first her debut fantasy novel must pass inspection by her uptight editor. Easy on her eyes but hard on her head, he seems determined to dissect her life’s work.
Logan Carmichael turns manuscripts into bestsellers. A seasoned professional with ladders to climb and deadlines to meet, he has little patience for the erratic, albeit captivating, author who seems to find joy in pushing buttons he didn’t know he had.
Working together is plausible. Finding common ground and falling for the very person they’d like to set on fire? It’s a plot twist neither one saw coming.
Rilla Pine is ready for her main character moment, but first her debut fantasy novel must pass inspection by her uptight editor. Easy on her eyes but hard on her head, he seems determined to dissect her life’s work.
Logan Carmichael turns manuscripts into bestsellers. A seasoned professional with ladders to climb and deadlines to meet, he has little patience for the erratic, albeit captivating, author who seems to find joy in pushing buttons he didn’t know he had.
Working together is plausible. Finding common ground and falling for the very person they’d like to set on fire? It’s a plot twist neither one saw coming.
322 pages, Paperback
Published May 31, 2024
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K.M. Gillis
9 books337 followersK.M. Gillis writes contemporary romance novels with laughs, spice, and happily ever afters.
She lives with her husband and daughter in Prince Edward Island.
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May 30, 2024
So sad to see this series end!!
Loved all 3 & I’ll miss these characters 😢
Logan was a great addition to the bunch!
📖 The Write Off
📝 K.M. Gillis
🗓️ 05/31/2024
💜 contemporary romance
📱 read on kindle (arc)
📚 book 3 • Love in 2C series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
💭 overall thoughts:
Rilla + Logan are total opposites, but somehow, they just work.
She’s messy while he’s organized, she’s a feisty firecracker while he’s a serious, broody guy, she has no filter while he’s quite proper (which I adored, and totally read his voice in a British accent 😂), and this all makes for great banter.
They’re forced into proximity to work together to improve her fantasy novel, as writer and editor.
I love that as they fall for each other, neither tries to change the other - they are truly accepting and love one another for who they are.
This is the 3rd book in the Love in 2C series, and while it can be read as a standalone, it’s fun to read in order and see the characters from the previous books make an appearance.
tropes + topics:
✍🏼 fantasy writer + editor
🙃 opposites attract
🔗 forced proximity
😖 enemies(ish) to lovers
🩵 he falls first
👯♀️ strong female friendships
🚫 no 3rd act breakup
💞 dual 1st person pov
Thank you to author K.M. Gillis for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
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Loved all 3 & I’ll miss these characters 😢
Logan was a great addition to the bunch!
📖 The Write Off
📝 K.M. Gillis
🗓️ 05/31/2024
💜 contemporary romance
📱 read on kindle (arc)
📚 book 3 • Love in 2C series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
💭 overall thoughts:
Rilla + Logan are total opposites, but somehow, they just work.
She’s messy while he’s organized, she’s a feisty firecracker while he’s a serious, broody guy, she has no filter while he’s quite proper (which I adored, and totally read his voice in a British accent 😂), and this all makes for great banter.
They’re forced into proximity to work together to improve her fantasy novel, as writer and editor.
I love that as they fall for each other, neither tries to change the other - they are truly accepting and love one another for who they are.
This is the 3rd book in the Love in 2C series, and while it can be read as a standalone, it’s fun to read in order and see the characters from the previous books make an appearance.
tropes + topics:
✍🏼 fantasy writer + editor
🙃 opposites attract
🔗 forced proximity
😖 enemies(ish) to lovers
🩵 he falls first
👯♀️ strong female friendships
🚫 no 3rd act breakup
💞 dual 1st person pov
Thank you to author K.M. Gillis for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
*Connect with Me*
🤍 Instagram 🤍 Blog 🤍 Email 🤍
May 25, 2024
When I finished this book I found myself sighing: “that was so good”. It really was. K.M. Gillis has a gift for writing extremely lovable characters and sweet stories that still touch on some real and important topics. I had previously read Running Into You by this author, which was one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. So I was very excited to receive the Advance Reader Copy for The Write Off. Thank you K.M.!
This book is about Rilla (whom we’ve met in earlier books) and Logan. Rilla is a fantasy novel author and Logan works for a publishing house. The two are forced to work together and initially can’t stand one another. But of course the disdain quickly makes way for curiosity and then a romance starts to blossom.
Even though Rilla is a bit of a wild child with a lot of quirks, you can’t help but completely love her. And Logan…well there is just nothing to dislike about Logan at all. If you’re looking for a dreamy book boyfriend that deserves the world, you’ve found one.
Romance novels like this can easily get a little too sweet and perfect, but this book incorporated some very real storylines: loss, mourning, strained family ties, sexual harassment. Not to the level where it knocks the happy story down into the darkness, but it did help round out the story and these characters a bit. But don’t worry, there is a happily ever after.
4 stars! Can’t wait to read more from this author!
This book is about Rilla (whom we’ve met in earlier books) and Logan. Rilla is a fantasy novel author and Logan works for a publishing house. The two are forced to work together and initially can’t stand one another. But of course the disdain quickly makes way for curiosity and then a romance starts to blossom.
Even though Rilla is a bit of a wild child with a lot of quirks, you can’t help but completely love her. And Logan…well there is just nothing to dislike about Logan at all. If you’re looking for a dreamy book boyfriend that deserves the world, you’ve found one.
Romance novels like this can easily get a little too sweet and perfect, but this book incorporated some very real storylines: loss, mourning, strained family ties, sexual harassment. Not to the level where it knocks the happy story down into the darkness, but it did help round out the story and these characters a bit. But don’t worry, there is a happily ever after.
4 stars! Can’t wait to read more from this author!
June 24, 2024
It was decent but a bit boring. Nothing really happened but i liked the characters. I just wish we saw more of their relationship buildup and that the enemies to lovers went on for a bit longer (they were enemies for 2-3 interactions)
May 16, 2024
3.75 stars- this was an ARC book and the first of the series I have read. There were a few parts that I felt were overplayed, and some things were anticlimactic but for the most part this book was super cute, and the relationship between Rilla and Logan was well built- I found myself smiling at a lot of their interactions and felt their banter was pretty natural (if not kinda cringey at times but people in relationships are like that sometimes🤷🏼♀️). I would definitely read other books in the series!
June 10, 2024
THIS SERIES ENDED ON A BANGER YOU GUYS.
I loved book 1 & 2, and while any of these can be read alone, I HIGHLY recommend reading them all back to back! The characters in all three are amazing but Rilla and Logan definitely have a 1st place pedestal for me!
This was really cute and fun! I loved the enemies vibe I got from Rilla and Logan at the beginning and loved that even though they didnt seem to fit together as coworkers, much less more than that, they were just perfect together!
I loved how witty and a little wild Rilla was and think it balanced out Logan's straightforward demeanor flawlessly!
This book had me swooning, laughing, and even mad at times (I'm looking at you Mr. "my grandfather started this company"), and I just love when a book can take me through multiple emotions and leave me feeling so giddy and happy at the end! Im so sad this series is over but really enjoyed having this book to end on!
I loved book 1 & 2, and while any of these can be read alone, I HIGHLY recommend reading them all back to back! The characters in all three are amazing but Rilla and Logan definitely have a 1st place pedestal for me!
This was really cute and fun! I loved the enemies vibe I got from Rilla and Logan at the beginning and loved that even though they didnt seem to fit together as coworkers, much less more than that, they were just perfect together!
I loved how witty and a little wild Rilla was and think it balanced out Logan's straightforward demeanor flawlessly!
This book had me swooning, laughing, and even mad at times (I'm looking at you Mr. "my grandfather started this company"), and I just love when a book can take me through multiple emotions and leave me feeling so giddy and happy at the end! Im so sad this series is over but really enjoyed having this book to end on!
May 15, 2024
I was so happy to receive an ARC of this book! I was in a big reading slump and this helped me get right out of it. I loved all the characters and the depth of them. And I love such a supportive MMC when the FMC is a little wild and just never know what she’s gonna do next. I do wish we had a little bit more back story on Logan and his family history. But I love that he made his own family along the way.
If you need a cute romance novel, but also hits on some heavier topics, I would highly suggest this one!
Thank you again for the ARC!
If you need a cute romance novel, but also hits on some heavier topics, I would highly suggest this one!
Thank you again for the ARC!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2024
I enjoyed all the books in this series as they were all quick and easy reads with coziness and romance (of course), but each book was better than the last, and the third one is definitely my favorite!
I loved the“chaotic and all over the place but actually driven and brushes off people she cares about having low expectations of her by playing into the joke” character being with the “calm and collected but finds the messiness of the other endearing/you’re a mess but you’re my mess and believes in her even if she doesn’t” character.
Not because I could use the calmness and self assured-ness that Logan brings to the table… not at all haha… I just like that dynamic for no specific reason… 👀👀
AnYwAy… she blurts out whatever she’s thinking and over-talks when she’s nervous while he’s honest to a fault so of course it’s 4.5 ⭐️ for me :)
I loved the“chaotic and all over the place but actually driven and brushes off people she cares about having low expectations of her by playing into the joke” character being with the “calm and collected but finds the messiness of the other endearing/you’re a mess but you’re my mess and believes in her even if she doesn’t” character.
Not because I could use the calmness and self assured-ness that Logan brings to the table… not at all haha… I just like that dynamic for no specific reason… 👀👀
AnYwAy… she blurts out whatever she’s thinking and over-talks when she’s nervous while he’s honest to a fault so of course it’s 4.5 ⭐️ for me :)
May 12, 2024
✨ARC Review✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for The Write Off by K.M. Gillis
To say I loved this one would be an understatement; I ADORED these characters and their story! It's such a perfect conclusion to this series. While it can also be read as a standalone, I do recommend reading the other books as well because they're both so good!
Rilla is such an amazing FMC; she's a firecracker, feisty in the best way, honest and strong and refuses to take anyone's sh*t sitting down. No, she'll stand up and fight for her opinions to be heard and she'll defend her loved ones to the ends of the Earth. Needless to say, I have a girl crush on her.
Logan was the type of MMC I always fall for, serious and broody but secretly sweet and the way he falls so hard for Rilla...*swoons*. He embraces her nerdy self 100%, and is her biggest cheerleader and supporter, once they get over their differences, that is. It is an enemies-to-lovers romance, after all.
I binged this one, as I simply couldn't put it down; it was that good and adorable. I got riled up on Rilla's behalf with the Bryce storyline - SO well done, btw! - and also on Logan's behalf right along with Rilla at that meal with his parents.
I highly recommend checking this one out when it releases on May 31st! Thank you so much to @kmgillisauthor for a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for The Write Off by K.M. Gillis
To say I loved this one would be an understatement; I ADORED these characters and their story! It's such a perfect conclusion to this series. While it can also be read as a standalone, I do recommend reading the other books as well because they're both so good!
Rilla is such an amazing FMC; she's a firecracker, feisty in the best way, honest and strong and refuses to take anyone's sh*t sitting down. No, she'll stand up and fight for her opinions to be heard and she'll defend her loved ones to the ends of the Earth. Needless to say, I have a girl crush on her.
Logan was the type of MMC I always fall for, serious and broody but secretly sweet and the way he falls so hard for Rilla...*swoons*. He embraces her nerdy self 100%, and is her biggest cheerleader and supporter, once they get over their differences, that is. It is an enemies-to-lovers romance, after all.
I binged this one, as I simply couldn't put it down; it was that good and adorable. I got riled up on Rilla's behalf with the Bryce storyline - SO well done, btw! - and also on Logan's behalf right along with Rilla at that meal with his parents.
I highly recommend checking this one out when it releases on May 31st! Thank you so much to @kmgillisauthor for a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
May 18, 2024
Reading method: Advanced Kindle copy
Stars: 3/5
Pacing
To be completely honest, some things that were necessary happened off page or were brushed over without much more explanation to it, so the book felt rushed. And there was nothing driving the plot. It felt kind of like this: they don't like each other for whatever reason, but they're attracted to each other, but now they like each other, then they date, then they get some pushback but not much, then something causes Rilla to be anxious, but it's okay because it gets resolved partially off page, then the end.
Spice
It was okay. I found myself skipping over parts and not really being too involved in that aspect because it felt forced and sort of awkward.
Thoughts
First off, this is my second read from K.M. Gillis. I read part of Running Into You (which is the first book in this interconnected series), and I liked it. Which is why I was really excited to be given the chance to read this ahead of time.
Now, because I read part of that book, I was introduced to Rilla Pine from Betty's perspective, and I immediately did not mesh with her. I had high hopes that she would improve during her book (The Write Off), but I fear it did not happen.
Right off the bat, Rilla is introduced to be stubborn and rude. I assume it is supposed to show her as strong, but it just makes her seem petty and childish. She is supposed to be meeting with her editor (whom she vehemently talks crap about), but she is almost purposely making herself late. And when she gets there she outright refuses to accept the edits he's given her. It's unprofessional and does not make me root for her at all. I was hoping she would have some professional consequence so that she got her stuff together instead of fighting Logan over the stupidest of things. But she doesn't and we are left with a FMC who has anxiety over her book not doing well but refuses to take aid from the people who have more industry experience than she does.
Logan himself was fine. He was such a softie, and I did like him a lot, but I think the quickness with which he fell for Rilla despite her having little to no character growth was the most fantastical part about this. That, and the fact that it was technically fraternization because he is her editor. Josh (Rilla's brother) made a decent point that it was weird and unprofessional.nothing else he said about her being a f*ck up was correct though like come on dude I really loved that Logan was involved with helping his sister-in-law and his niece and nephew because it let me connect with him more. It was kind of funny to see him throw his clout as an editor around at the end because it kind of matched his personality but kind of didn't, which was really weird but also added a bit more depth.
Overall, there was very little pushback or problem in the plot. Yes the last 20% touched on something, but it wasn't really driving the plot. All the issues that seemed to crop up were not worth being brought up, and I felt nothing towards Rilla and Logan because their relationship was such a 180 from the beginning. There was no relationship development or spark that caused Rilla to shift her view of him. It basically happened off the page and lead to some disconnect between reader and book.
I was hoping for something I would reach for again because the idea was fun, but I definitely found myself skipping parts. It could have used a little more time with plot development because everything felt surface level, no actual depth or growth.
In other news, I am taking a break from romance books because I feel romanced out. Until next book friends.
Stars: 3/5
Pacing
To be completely honest, some things that were necessary happened off page or were brushed over without much more explanation to it, so the book felt rushed. And there was nothing driving the plot. It felt kind of like this: they don't like each other for whatever reason, but they're attracted to each other, but now they like each other, then they date, then they get some pushback but not much, then something causes Rilla to be anxious, but it's okay because it gets resolved partially off page, then the end.
Spice
It was okay. I found myself skipping over parts and not really being too involved in that aspect because it felt forced and sort of awkward.
Thoughts
First off, this is my second read from K.M. Gillis. I read part of Running Into You (which is the first book in this interconnected series), and I liked it. Which is why I was really excited to be given the chance to read this ahead of time.
Now, because I read part of that book, I was introduced to Rilla Pine from Betty's perspective, and I immediately did not mesh with her. I had high hopes that she would improve during her book (The Write Off), but I fear it did not happen.
Right off the bat, Rilla is introduced to be stubborn and rude. I assume it is supposed to show her as strong, but it just makes her seem petty and childish. She is supposed to be meeting with her editor (whom she vehemently talks crap about), but she is almost purposely making herself late. And when she gets there she outright refuses to accept the edits he's given her. It's unprofessional and does not make me root for her at all. I was hoping she would have some professional consequence so that she got her stuff together instead of fighting Logan over the stupidest of things. But she doesn't and we are left with a FMC who has anxiety over her book not doing well but refuses to take aid from the people who have more industry experience than she does.
Logan himself was fine. He was such a softie, and I did like him a lot, but I think the quickness with which he fell for Rilla despite her having little to no character growth was the most fantastical part about this. That, and the fact that it was technically fraternization because he is her editor. Josh (Rilla's brother) made a decent point that it was weird and unprofessional.
Overall, there was very little pushback or problem in the plot. Yes the last 20% touched on something, but it wasn't really driving the plot. All the issues that seemed to crop up were not worth being brought up, and I felt nothing towards Rilla and Logan because their relationship was such a 180 from the beginning. There was no relationship development or spark that caused Rilla to shift her view of him. It basically happened off the page and lead to some disconnect between reader and book.
I was hoping for something I would reach for again because the idea was fun, but I definitely found myself skipping parts. It could have used a little more time with plot development because everything felt surface level, no actual depth or growth.
In other news, I am taking a break from romance books because I feel romanced out. Until next book friends.
June 2, 2024
The perfect finish to a great series!
This book was so fun to read. The characters had this angsty enemies vibe where Rilla just needled Logan and the man was twisted in knots. Neither one wanted to admit their begrudging attraction to each other and their personalities didn’t seem to mesh well at first. But as the story went on and he fell for the woman he thought was “a mess” and she fell for the editor that just “doesn’t get it” I fell for these adorably eccentric characters. I also really liked the cameos and updates we got from the other characters in this series. The relationships between all of the characters tugged on my heart and all of the struggles as well as the romance made this story spectacular.
✨Standalone
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 💙💙💙💙💙
Rom Com: enemies to lovers, writer x editor, he falls first, firecracker FMC 📘
First Person, Present Tense, Dual POV
This book was so fun to read. The characters had this angsty enemies vibe where Rilla just needled Logan and the man was twisted in knots. Neither one wanted to admit their begrudging attraction to each other and their personalities didn’t seem to mesh well at first. But as the story went on and he fell for the woman he thought was “a mess” and she fell for the editor that just “doesn’t get it” I fell for these adorably eccentric characters. I also really liked the cameos and updates we got from the other characters in this series. The relationships between all of the characters tugged on my heart and all of the struggles as well as the romance made this story spectacular.
✨Standalone
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 💙💙💙💙💙
Rom Com: enemies to lovers, writer x editor, he falls first, firecracker FMC 📘
First Person, Present Tense, Dual POV
June 6, 2024
This book was just the cutest! Both characters were so endearing and such absolutely lovely people—of course they have flaws and aren’t perfect but they’re just so loveable. They drove me a little crazy at the beginning but all the enemies-to-lovers tension was so great.
Logan is now one of my favorite book boyfriends: grumpy, straightforward, intelligent, and with a heart of gold. He’s just so honest about everything (maybe to a fault sometimes), which always hits the mark for me. And Rilla is wonderful too: witty, kind, thoughtful, a little messy. The way they stand up for each other and just how they approached their relationship made me love it even more.
Extra great things about this book? Zero annoying tropes (i.e. miscommunication, lying, game-playing), no ridiculous third-act breakup, and a very satisfying ending! Which bumped it up to “obsessed” over “loved” for me.
Logan is now one of my favorite book boyfriends: grumpy, straightforward, intelligent, and with a heart of gold. He’s just so honest about everything (maybe to a fault sometimes), which always hits the mark for me. And Rilla is wonderful too: witty, kind, thoughtful, a little messy. The way they stand up for each other and just how they approached their relationship made me love it even more.
Extra great things about this book? Zero annoying tropes (i.e. miscommunication, lying, game-playing), no ridiculous third-act breakup, and a very satisfying ending! Which bumped it up to “obsessed” over “loved” for me.
May 20, 2024
I was so excited when I saw KM Gillis had a new book coming out. I've just finished The Write Off and I am grinning from ear to ear! I absolutely loved author Rilla and editor Logan as they worked together to get her fantasy book series ready for publication. Their relationship progressed naturally and it was sweet the way they got together. I wasn't anticipating the deeper way the story was going to go with Logan's workmate but it was a great addition to the story, showing how strong Rilla really was. I am a little sad that the series has come to an end as I love the characters so much but I am excited to see what the author will come up with next.
June 8, 2024
*ARC Review*
Oh my goodness Logan Carmichael is such a swoon-worthy book boyfriend 😍
This is my first time reading a book by KM Gillis, and it was so sweet and wholesome! I loved the concept of a chaotic and disorganized author working on her debut novel and falling for her uptight, grouchy editor - a bookish dream!
Oh my goodness Logan Carmichael is such a swoon-worthy book boyfriend 😍
This is my first time reading a book by KM Gillis, and it was so sweet and wholesome! I loved the concept of a chaotic and disorganized author working on her debut novel and falling for her uptight, grouchy editor - a bookish dream!
August 29, 2024
i think this is genuinely one of the best books i’ve ever read
May 14, 2024
✨️ARC Review✨️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶
36/100📚
I was so excited to read Rilla and Logans' story. It's the 3rd book in the Love in 2C series. OMG. I just loved the banter!!! I think this might have been my favourite book of the 3. Rilla is fiercly independent preparing to publish her debut novel, and Logan is her editor who is very serious and very broody, I loved him! If there is anything I learned from this book it is that dinosaur erotica does, in fact, exist 🤣
You'll love this if you love...
✨️Enemies to lovers (but not really)
📚Writer x editor romance
✨️Opposites attract
📚No 3rd act breakup!
✨️He falls first
𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁! 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗨! 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶
36/100📚
I was so excited to read Rilla and Logans' story. It's the 3rd book in the Love in 2C series. OMG. I just loved the banter!!! I think this might have been my favourite book of the 3. Rilla is fiercly independent preparing to publish her debut novel, and Logan is her editor who is very serious and very broody, I loved him! If there is anything I learned from this book it is that dinosaur erotica does, in fact, exist 🤣
You'll love this if you love...
✨️Enemies to lovers (but not really)
📚Writer x editor romance
✨️Opposites attract
📚No 3rd act breakup!
✨️He falls first
𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁! 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗨! 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻.
May 11, 2024
I received an ARC of this book and I absolutely loved it! Let me just say, I saw the post looking for ARC readers, and instantly fell in love with the cover. It's so cute! And I was very hopeful that the contents would match the cover and be just as great and I was not disappointed! I rated it 4.5 stars (-0.5 just for a couple of uses of slang, which I personally am not a big fan of and some things that I wish had more detail).
This story follows Rilla (FMC) who is an author working towards publishing her debut book, and Logan (MMC) who is her editor. Logan is a straight forward MMC who does not hide what he is thinking or feeling, which I appreciate very much. Logan is definitely the kind of man that any woman would love to have.
Once I started reading this, I wanted nothing more than to read it in one sitting and not stop for anything. The banter between the main characters was so fun (although once or twice it did come across as slightly juvenile) and it added so much to the story and how the enemies became lovers. The way that Logan supported and stood by Rilla was second to none and just great to see and he was willing to do so much for her. I also appreciated that Rilla was also very straightforward with Logan about how she is with relationships and how she felt about it, and how Logan always made her feel reassured.
I will end it here by saying that I have not read any other books by this author (even though this is the third in a series, it can be read as a standalone) so I honestly did not know what to expect at all, BUT this book has made me add every other book by this author to my TBR.
Thank you K.M. Gillis for letting me be an ARC reader :)
SPOILERS PASSED THIS
I did like that Rilla was able to get closure with things going on in her life with her family at the end of the book, and I do wish that Logan got to have more closure as well. He went through so much just for it to end on a kind of cliffhanger makes me wish that there was more on that front.
This story follows Rilla (FMC) who is an author working towards publishing her debut book, and Logan (MMC) who is her editor. Logan is a straight forward MMC who does not hide what he is thinking or feeling, which I appreciate very much. Logan is definitely the kind of man that any woman would love to have.
Once I started reading this, I wanted nothing more than to read it in one sitting and not stop for anything. The banter between the main characters was so fun (although once or twice it did come across as slightly juvenile) and it added so much to the story and how the enemies became lovers. The way that Logan supported and stood by Rilla was second to none and just great to see and he was willing to do so much for her. I also appreciated that Rilla was also very straightforward with Logan about how she is with relationships and how she felt about it, and how Logan always made her feel reassured.
I will end it here by saying that I have not read any other books by this author (even though this is the third in a series, it can be read as a standalone) so I honestly did not know what to expect at all, BUT this book has made me add every other book by this author to my TBR.
Thank you K.M. Gillis for letting me be an ARC reader :)
SPOILERS PASSED THIS
I did like that Rilla was able to get closure with things going on in her life with her family at the end of the book, and I do wish that Logan got to have more closure as well. He went through so much just for it to end on a kind of cliffhanger makes me wish that there was more on that front.
May 13, 2024
⭐️ 4.5
Even though I never want this series to end, this was a perfect way to do it. I've been looking forward to Rillas book since reading the first book, and this did not disappoint!
It takes an amazing author to build the kind of chemistry that Rilla and Logan had. An Enemies to Lovers fever dream (in the best way possible). With Rilla's coffee soaked blouse, and Logans almost British way of talking, how could they not be perfect for each other. There was also just enough spice to tickle my tastebuds. I'm adding yet another book-boyfriend to the club. Lovely to welcome you, Logan.
I'm always a big fan of no third act breakup, but yet still having enough conflict to satisfy the ending, and this delivered.
Also any book that mentions dinosaur erotica in a positive light, is an automatic win for me. It's only fair.
Thank you to K.M. Gillis for the ARC copy ❤️
Even though I never want this series to end, this was a perfect way to do it. I've been looking forward to Rillas book since reading the first book, and this did not disappoint!
It takes an amazing author to build the kind of chemistry that Rilla and Logan had. An Enemies to Lovers fever dream (in the best way possible). With Rilla's coffee soaked blouse, and Logans almost British way of talking, how could they not be perfect for each other. There was also just enough spice to tickle my tastebuds. I'm adding yet another book-boyfriend to the club. Lovely to welcome you, Logan.
I'm always a big fan of no third act breakup, but yet still having enough conflict to satisfy the ending, and this delivered.
Also any book that mentions dinosaur erotica in a positive light, is an automatic win for me. It's only fair.
Thank you to K.M. Gillis for the ARC copy ❤️
May 13, 2024
This is exactly the kind of book I needed to read while I was in a slump!! I received an ARC and I am obsessed. This book is an absolute slump buster and I love the chemistry between wild child Rilla and the suit, Logan Carmichael.
This book SO Gilmore Girls coded and I’m not sure if that was intentional, but I loved it. Logan Carmichael is what dreams are made of. I’ll let this quote speak for the book:
“I love you when you’re sloppy. I love you when you’re pissed off and when you’re scared. If you want to run, let me run with you. If you want to fight, I’ll be by your side. And if you want to burn the world down, I’ll bring the goddamn matches. I love you. You are it for me.”
This book SO Gilmore Girls coded and I’m not sure if that was intentional, but I loved it. Logan Carmichael is what dreams are made of. I’ll let this quote speak for the book:
“I love you when you’re sloppy. I love you when you’re pissed off and when you’re scared. If you want to run, let me run with you. If you want to fight, I’ll be by your side. And if you want to burn the world down, I’ll bring the goddamn matches. I love you. You are it for me.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2024
AAAAHHHHHH! The third book of KM Gillis's debut series Love in 2C was the perfect conclusion to these characters! 2C has a new tenant now that it's previous residents have moved in with their significant others (books 1 and 2) and Willa is ready to get her book baby published. Her only problem is her new editor, the critical, super hot editor who thinks she's a mess after their first confrontation - I mean meeting. But Logan is just trying to make sure this book he's obsessed with is perfect before it goes to print so that Rilla is the most successful she can be. Lots of miscommunication tension and defensiveness explodes when they both realize the reason the other's behavior bothers them so much is because they're attracted to each other. And when it rains, it pours.
Until last night when I read this book from start to finish between midnight and 3:40am, I wasn't sure anyone could beat Maggie and Callum as my favourite 2C couple. Then again, until I read Raise the Bar, I didn't think they could beat Betty and Josh. But here we are and I loved them so much. I connected so deeply with Rilla, one aspiring author to another (although she's much farther along in the process than I am) and the insight into the bts of the publishing process was really helpful. And the recognition of imposter syndrome feelings and how she worked through them was super reassuring.
And Logan, oh my gosh. Just perfect. Tall, dark and supportive. Super cute with his niece and nephew and total badass when Rilla needs him to be. My kind of man 💚
Until last night when I read this book from start to finish between midnight and 3:40am, I wasn't sure anyone could beat Maggie and Callum as my favourite 2C couple. Then again, until I read Raise the Bar, I didn't think they could beat Betty and Josh. But here we are and I loved them so much. I connected so deeply with Rilla, one aspiring author to another (although she's much farther along in the process than I am) and the insight into the bts of the publishing process was really helpful. And the recognition of imposter syndrome feelings and how she worked through them was super reassuring.
And Logan, oh my gosh. Just perfect. Tall, dark and supportive. Super cute with his niece and nephew and total badass when Rilla needs him to be. My kind of man 💚
May 28, 2024
Book Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I received this as an ARC and my review is honest and my own.
I absolutely loved this frikken book and these characters. I can’t express how much I wanted to wrapped up in this story 24/7 it was such an easy, heart warming read.
In this book we follow Rilla who is a fantasy author and is about to debut her first novel but is in need of an editor, but she can’t stand the editor she’s been assigned with. Logan is a well known accomplished editor and has chosen to dip his feet in a different genre of work except he wasn’t expecting to have Rilla Pines come bulldozing in.
K.M Gillis knocked this out of the park with their writing. The internal dialogue in this book had me cracking up and I just couldn’t help but find myself loving Logan and Rilla.
Rilla was such an amazing character and really held her ground when it came to what she knows she wants and deserves. She is such a hard working mastermind and I especially loved that it portrayed her being a mess and owning it. Logan was so formal and uptight from the start but obviously Rilla is able to make me soften up and he shows his true self, one that’s understanding and caring and I just loved that he showed her from the start that he was all in even when she doubted everything and was struggling.
I loved these two and I wish I could get more of them. I had such a great time reading this book and can’t appreciate K.M and their team enough for giving me the opportunity of receiving this as an ARC.
This book will be available on the 31st of May
Happy reading xx
I received this as an ARC and my review is honest and my own.
I absolutely loved this frikken book and these characters. I can’t express how much I wanted to wrapped up in this story 24/7 it was such an easy, heart warming read.
In this book we follow Rilla who is a fantasy author and is about to debut her first novel but is in need of an editor, but she can’t stand the editor she’s been assigned with. Logan is a well known accomplished editor and has chosen to dip his feet in a different genre of work except he wasn’t expecting to have Rilla Pines come bulldozing in.
K.M Gillis knocked this out of the park with their writing. The internal dialogue in this book had me cracking up and I just couldn’t help but find myself loving Logan and Rilla.
Rilla was such an amazing character and really held her ground when it came to what she knows she wants and deserves. She is such a hard working mastermind and I especially loved that it portrayed her being a mess and owning it. Logan was so formal and uptight from the start but obviously Rilla is able to make me soften up and he shows his true self, one that’s understanding and caring and I just loved that he showed her from the start that he was all in even when she doubted everything and was struggling.
I loved these two and I wish I could get more of them. I had such a great time reading this book and can’t appreciate K.M and their team enough for giving me the opportunity of receiving this as an ARC.
This book will be available on the 31st of May
Happy reading xx
October 2, 2024
Perfect combination of plot and spice.
📚 enemies to lovers
📚 writer x editor
📚 he falls first
📚 dual POV
🌶️🌶️+
“Rilla, you’re not an obligation. You’re a choice. One that I will make again and again for as long as you give me the option.”
|Thoughts|
Enjoyed all three books in this series, but would say this was my favourite.
Super cute moments that had me swinging my feet. Loved the tension in these stories and just how horrible (most of) the parents are.
Always leads to a nice showdown.
“What I do know is that Rilla is the brightest star in my universe, spreading light and warmth to everything she touches. My parents are an ominous black hole that will attempt to take her away from me.”
Logan is another perfect book boyfriend. And his honesty is top shelf.
Thoroughly enjoyed the multiple culture and fantasy references (bonus points for a Buffy reference).
“I operate under a sort of Buffy the Vampire Slayer code of conduct. You can’t come in uninvited.”
And enjoyed the dynamic between Rilla (writer) and Logan (editor). Don’t usually enjoy boys about books, but this was an exception. Having a man who is as obsessed with reading as you are - that’s the dream.
“Yes, Logan. I’m a temperamental artist. We’re essentially house cats. Pet me, feed me, and tell me I’m pretty.”
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📚 enemies to lovers
📚 writer x editor
📚 he falls first
📚 dual POV
🌶️🌶️+
“Rilla, you’re not an obligation. You’re a choice. One that I will make again and again for as long as you give me the option.”
|Thoughts|
Enjoyed all three books in this series, but would say this was my favourite.
Super cute moments that had me swinging my feet. Loved the tension in these stories and just how horrible (most of) the parents are.
Always leads to a nice showdown.
“What I do know is that Rilla is the brightest star in my universe, spreading light and warmth to everything she touches. My parents are an ominous black hole that will attempt to take her away from me.”
Logan is another perfect book boyfriend. And his honesty is top shelf.
Thoroughly enjoyed the multiple culture and fantasy references (bonus points for a Buffy reference).
“I operate under a sort of Buffy the Vampire Slayer code of conduct. You can’t come in uninvited.”
And enjoyed the dynamic between Rilla (writer) and Logan (editor). Don’t usually enjoy boys about books, but this was an exception. Having a man who is as obsessed with reading as you are - that’s the dream.
“Yes, Logan. I’m a temperamental artist. We’re essentially house cats. Pet me, feed me, and tell me I’m pretty.”
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June 4, 2024
Written in the Stars
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
👊🏼Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Writer vs Editor
He Falls First
No 3rd Act Breakup
✌🏼Vibes:
Logan Carmichael - takes a wild adventure with Rilla the wild free spirit fantasy writer. He is super sweet, honest to a fault, and extremely caring despite being raised in a stifling and elistist family.
Rilla Pine - whose imposter syndrome has held her back from truly believing in her manuscript - is finally making progress towards her publishing dreams.
Failing to accept constructive (but direct) criticism from her new editor - she’s decided he’s the enemy…. Until he’s not.
Not only is this an amazing enemies to lovers, but it’s a fantastic depiction of standing against entitled white males in the workforce. There is definitely a true sleezy villain we get to hate.
I love how feisty Betty is, how protective Josh is, the calming presence of Maggie, and the humor of Callum. Josh and Rilla’s parents are the absolute best!
All of this plus no third act breakup!! This whole series is a must read!
👇🏼Recommended to...
All the independent women who want a strong man to stand alongside them and see their dreams come true!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
👊🏼Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Writer vs Editor
He Falls First
No 3rd Act Breakup
✌🏼Vibes:
Logan Carmichael - takes a wild adventure with Rilla the wild free spirit fantasy writer. He is super sweet, honest to a fault, and extremely caring despite being raised in a stifling and elistist family.
Rilla Pine - whose imposter syndrome has held her back from truly believing in her manuscript - is finally making progress towards her publishing dreams.
Failing to accept constructive (but direct) criticism from her new editor - she’s decided he’s the enemy…. Until he’s not.
Not only is this an amazing enemies to lovers, but it’s a fantastic depiction of standing against entitled white males in the workforce. There is definitely a true sleezy villain we get to hate.
I love how feisty Betty is, how protective Josh is, the calming presence of Maggie, and the humor of Callum. Josh and Rilla’s parents are the absolute best!
All of this plus no third act breakup!! This whole series is a must read!
👇🏼Recommended to...
All the independent women who want a strong man to stand alongside them and see their dreams come true!
June 10, 2024
I love this series so much and I am so sad the fun from 2C is over. Each of these characters and couples have captured my heart and I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of it!
Rilla is a debut fantasy author and Logan is her editor. They are working together to make sure her first book is a hit and while at first they clash, they soon become friends and then so so much more! The banter and chemistry between the two was fabulous. Rilla was such a strong, witty and feisty fmc..she’s my hero.. a fantasy author and a bartender?? Please be my bestie! Logan was broody, sexy, loved sports, was a great uncle, so dang supportive of Rilla and was ALL IN!! There was a fabulous slow burn to spice and so much swoon! 🫠I loved all the pop culture references and the friend group was just perfect. I would love to hang out with them! I didn’t think anyone could beat Maggie and Callum from Raise the Bar. but I think Rilla and Logan just may be my fave.
If you are looking for a fun interconnected series give this one a try. Once you pick it up you won’t want to put it down. I highly recommend!
Rilla is a debut fantasy author and Logan is her editor. They are working together to make sure her first book is a hit and while at first they clash, they soon become friends and then so so much more! The banter and chemistry between the two was fabulous. Rilla was such a strong, witty and feisty fmc..she’s my hero.. a fantasy author and a bartender?? Please be my bestie! Logan was broody, sexy, loved sports, was a great uncle, so dang supportive of Rilla and was ALL IN!! There was a fabulous slow burn to spice and so much swoon! 🫠I loved all the pop culture references and the friend group was just perfect. I would love to hang out with them! I didn’t think anyone could beat Maggie and Callum from Raise the Bar. but I think Rilla and Logan just may be my fave.
If you are looking for a fun interconnected series give this one a try. Once you pick it up you won’t want to put it down. I highly recommend!
May 29, 2024
Immediately from chapter 1, I loved Rilla. I mean, yes, I’m sure we can all agree that Logan is swoon-worthy. Obviously. But I’m pretty sure I have a girl crush on Rilla. She’s hilariously sarcastic and witty, always knows exactly what to say to throw anyone off that she’s talking to. She’s strong and determined and chaotic and just wonderful in every way.
It has been a long time since a book made me cry, but Anna made it happen. I also think that Simba’s dad didn’t need to die Anna, you sweet angel.
This book touches on an incredibly delicate subject like harassment in the workplace in the most respectful manner with the most satisfying outcome.
I had so much fun reading Logan and Rillas story and have added the other two books in this series to my TBR. If you’re looking for a very cute romcom that’ll make you laugh, has some spice, and a HEA, definitely grab a copy of The Write Off, coming out May 31st.
It has been a long time since a book made me cry, but Anna made it happen. I also think that Simba’s dad didn’t need to die Anna, you sweet angel.
This book touches on an incredibly delicate subject like harassment in the workplace in the most respectful manner with the most satisfying outcome.
I had so much fun reading Logan and Rillas story and have added the other two books in this series to my TBR. If you’re looking for a very cute romcom that’ll make you laugh, has some spice, and a HEA, definitely grab a copy of The Write Off, coming out May 31st.
May 30, 2024
Rilla Rice is a debut fantasy author who is currently working with her new editor, Logan Carmichael. They don’t agree on anything and are polar opposites but when they are forced to squash their differences and work together, they realise maybe they aren’t so different after all.
Rilla Rice just might have become my favourite fmc. She is sassy, stubborn, independent and so unapologetically herself. The bickering between her and Logan had me giggling.
Logan is a sweetheart 🫶🏼 He is exactly the type of person Rilla needs in her life and he was so patient and reassuring towards her 💕 I loved seeing their relationship and feelings develop as the book progressed. I was rooting for them so much 🥹
Tropes include:
📚enemies to lovers
📚he falls first
📚lots of banter
📚no third act breakup
I’ve loved this series so much and I’m so sad it’s over but can’t wait to see what’s next 😍
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
*I received an arc in exchange of an honest review*
Rilla Rice just might have become my favourite fmc. She is sassy, stubborn, independent and so unapologetically herself. The bickering between her and Logan had me giggling.
Logan is a sweetheart 🫶🏼 He is exactly the type of person Rilla needs in her life and he was so patient and reassuring towards her 💕 I loved seeing their relationship and feelings develop as the book progressed. I was rooting for them so much 🥹
Tropes include:
📚enemies to lovers
📚he falls first
📚lots of banter
📚no third act breakup
I’ve loved this series so much and I’m so sad it’s over but can’t wait to see what’s next 😍
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
*I received an arc in exchange of an honest review*
June 29, 2024
I am one of the few people who has been given an opportunity to receive an ARC for this novel! And i will be forever grateful to the author and to the publisher for sending me my first ARC! 🤍
I loved it! I love how realistic it is and i love how there is no need for a "major climax" unlike other rom-com novels i've read (where there is a great miscommunication leading them to fighting/breaking up). It greatly depicts how a real relationship is, the struggle of impressing the parents of your S.O., them not liking you, having parents make siblings compete with each other removing that opportunity for them to actually be siblings, and the struggles and anxiety of being IN a relationship.
Also, i love love love Logan. If i'm not in a relationship, i would be looking for a man EXACTLY like him because how can you not?? He's the PERFECT boyfriend.
I hope to read more books from K.M. Gillis! 💕
I loved it! I love how realistic it is and i love how there is no need for a "major climax" unlike other rom-com novels i've read (where there is a great miscommunication leading them to fighting/breaking up). It greatly depicts how a real relationship is, the struggle of impressing the parents of your S.O., them not liking you, having parents make siblings compete with each other removing that opportunity for them to actually be siblings, and the struggles and anxiety of being IN a relationship.
Also, i love love love Logan. If i'm not in a relationship, i would be looking for a man EXACTLY like him because how can you not?? He's the PERFECT boyfriend.
I hope to read more books from K.M. Gillis! 💕
June 5, 2024
Another amazing addition to the Love in 2C series!
I think this was my favorite one so far. I felt like I really related to Rilla! She belongs in this wonderful bookish community, lol.
The part that I related to her most was when she was adding more books to her online shopping cart. I really felt like I was reading about myself 🤣.
I loved all the modern bookish references. I could have been reading about any author or friend that I've met on here!
Of course, I definitely loved the spice factor!! It was a great romance read!
I also loved seeing old faces from the other. Love in 2C books pop in!
I love this interconnected series!❤️
Honestly, all the main characters are likeable, and while the spice is through the roof, it's a really great story!
I would definitely recommend this whole series!
I think this was my favorite one so far. I felt like I really related to Rilla! She belongs in this wonderful bookish community, lol.
The part that I related to her most was when she was adding more books to her online shopping cart. I really felt like I was reading about myself 🤣.
I loved all the modern bookish references. I could have been reading about any author or friend that I've met on here!
Of course, I definitely loved the spice factor!! It was a great romance read!
I also loved seeing old faces from the other. Love in 2C books pop in!
I love this interconnected series!❤️
Honestly, all the main characters are likeable, and while the spice is through the roof, it's a really great story!
I would definitely recommend this whole series!
May 31, 2024
I'm not sure what magic K.M. Gillis has but this series just keeps getting better and better. I've let this book sit with me for a couple of days before writing the review and I've continually wished I hadn't finished it so I could be back with the characters.
Rilla was perfectly flawed and the way she was so fiercely supportive of those she loved while only wishing for the same in return was beautiful. Logan was such a sweet and complicated character. He was so rigid in his work and his life overall but the explosion of Rilla brought such a beautiful pairing. They both gained so much from the other person and I absolutely loved how they each fought so valiantly for the other when they needed them.
I couldn't put this book down and honestly still wish it wasn't over. The characters, the story and just everything about it was written so beautifully. I'm so so happy I had the opportunity to read this book.
Thank you KM Gillis for the ARC of the wonderful read.
Rilla was perfectly flawed and the way she was so fiercely supportive of those she loved while only wishing for the same in return was beautiful. Logan was such a sweet and complicated character. He was so rigid in his work and his life overall but the explosion of Rilla brought such a beautiful pairing. They both gained so much from the other person and I absolutely loved how they each fought so valiantly for the other when they needed them.
I couldn't put this book down and honestly still wish it wasn't over. The characters, the story and just everything about it was written so beautifully. I'm so so happy I had the opportunity to read this book.
Thank you KM Gillis for the ARC of the wonderful read.
May 20, 2024
Just finished “The Write Off” by our very own K.M. Gillis, and I had such a fun time with it! The book is a light, enjoyable read. Logan and Rilla are fantastic together—Logan is the absolute sweetest 😍and I loved their banter ! I felt myself relating to Rilla’s character when she was described as a mess.
The spicy scenes were on point🔥. While the middle section did lose me for a bit, the ending totally made up for it. Overall, a great read that left me with a smile on my face. Can’t wait to see what K.M. Gillis comes up with next!
I feel so grateful to have been chosen to read this ARC ❤️❤️
The spicy scenes were on point🔥. While the middle section did lose me for a bit, the ending totally made up for it. Overall, a great read that left me with a smile on my face. Can’t wait to see what K.M. Gillis comes up with next!
I feel so grateful to have been chosen to read this ARC ❤️❤️
May 26, 2024
I absolutely loved this book! It was such a fun read! I devoured it all in almost one sitting. K.M Gillis has quickly become one of my favorites romance authors. Rilla was my absolute favorite she’s such a spit fire and I love that she stands up for herself and takes no sh*t. Her and Logan are perfect. Their chemistry is piping hot and unmatched. They are my favorite couple of this series for sure! Although this was a quick, easy read the story didn’t feel rushed at all. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves a good enemies to lovers, he falls first, rom com.
Thank you K.M. Gillis for this arc, I have enjoyed being part of the team and reading The Love in 2C series!
Thank you K.M. Gillis for this arc, I have enjoyed being part of the team and reading The Love in 2C series!
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