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Float My Boat
"Finally a binge-worthy rowing romance! Pick this one up ... you’ll enjoy it!"
All's fair in love and rowing, including fake dating your handsome friend, but when searing attraction burns through the ruse, Miri and Andrew find themselves in deep water. Hopefully they know how to swim …
Miri spends EVERY spare moment training, talking about rowing, or planning logistics to get to a race. She only hangs out with people who row because, when would she even have time for anything else? Which limits her dating options.
So when Theo, a delectable member of the men’s first crew she’s been sort-of dating seems more interested in casting his net wide, her friend and fellow rower, Andrew, proposes a they should fake date for the summer season—it's sure to drive Theo wild. She agrees because she doesn’t have any better ideas, and Andrew's tall, smart, and has an impressive six pack of his own; it's not like it'll be a chore.
But as regattas roll by and the plan begins to work, Miri realizes there are two things that make her stomach flip. One is lining up for a race, and the other isn't Theo. Which means her problems just got a whole lot worse because for Andrew, the arrangement is fake ... right?
Float My Boat is a steamy, stand-alone contemporary romance set in a rowing club. It's perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis looking for a sports romance with smart women, found family, and a happily ever after.
All's fair in love and rowing, including fake dating your handsome friend, but when searing attraction burns through the ruse, Miri and Andrew find themselves in deep water. Hopefully they know how to swim …
Miri spends EVERY spare moment training, talking about rowing, or planning logistics to get to a race. She only hangs out with people who row because, when would she even have time for anything else? Which limits her dating options.
So when Theo, a delectable member of the men’s first crew she’s been sort-of dating seems more interested in casting his net wide, her friend and fellow rower, Andrew, proposes a they should fake date for the summer season—it's sure to drive Theo wild. She agrees because she doesn’t have any better ideas, and Andrew's tall, smart, and has an impressive six pack of his own; it's not like it'll be a chore.
But as regattas roll by and the plan begins to work, Miri realizes there are two things that make her stomach flip. One is lining up for a race, and the other isn't Theo. Which means her problems just got a whole lot worse because for Andrew, the arrangement is fake ... right?
Float My Boat is a steamy, stand-alone contemporary romance set in a rowing club. It's perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis looking for a sports romance with smart women, found family, and a happily ever after.
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Published July 26, 2024
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July 30, 2024
Came for the rowing, stayed for the thinly veiled reasons for them to be near each other.
July 15, 2025
came for the rowing, dnf'd for the thirty-something characters acting like whiny 12 year olds and cringey writing 🫣
July 22, 2024
Thank you author Harri Beaumont for the gifted review copy!
A fast-paced, engaging sports romance set in the world of rowing. The story features relatable characters, Miri and Andrew, whose journey towards self-acceptance and mutual support is beautifully portrayed. The book offers a modern twist on *Pride & Prejudice*, with well-executed fake dating and slow-burn romance. The chemistry between the protagonists and the gradual development of their relationship make it a satisfying read. Highly recommended for fans of light sports romance and those looking for a compelling, heartwarming story.
A fast-paced, engaging sports romance set in the world of rowing. The story features relatable characters, Miri and Andrew, whose journey towards self-acceptance and mutual support is beautifully portrayed. The book offers a modern twist on *Pride & Prejudice*, with well-executed fake dating and slow-burn romance. The chemistry between the protagonists and the gradual development of their relationship make it a satisfying read. Highly recommended for fans of light sports romance and those looking for a compelling, heartwarming story.
March 16, 2025
Lmfao this book was painful. The main character was so annoying like I thought she was like 17- miss girl is 33. Huh???? Anyways! The single spicy scene was lowk good so not mad about that but yikes did the FMC piss me off
January 7, 2025
I am definitely the niche audience for this
August 2, 2024
Cute, enjoyable and a quick romance read. I really enjoyed reading about rowing and all the ins and outs of a competition level rowing team. The FMC is smart and driven (we are talking business owner and almost Olympian here) The MMC fierce, intelligent and brooding. The supporting cast is lovely and provide good humor. Overall, really this was a fun romance read.
Highlights:
✨Successful Driven FMC
✨Broody Intelligent MMC
✨Sports Romance - Competitive Rowing
✨Supporting Ensemble Cast
✨He falls First
Thank you to the author for this advanced copy. My opinions are my own.
Highlights:
✨Successful Driven FMC
✨Broody Intelligent MMC
✨Sports Romance - Competitive Rowing
✨Supporting Ensemble Cast
✨He falls First
Thank you to the author for this advanced copy. My opinions are my own.
August 21, 2024
4.5 ⭐️ thoroughly enjoyed this!
🎥 the olympics chooses what I read for a week! (video)
I LOVE FAKE DATING 💕 💞💓 it's normally so funny to me. but this one didn't have as many LOL moments, BUT the relationship was 💯 love to read about relationships based on who the characters are vs relationships soley based on their body or hotness.
anyways, this was fun and such a throwback to my rowing days. love the development of the fmc! and her anxieties were realistic and not a romantic cliche.
there was just a brief moment where I thought the writing/writer changed and one of the plot points was just breezed thru in a couple pages, but otherwise, it was greatttt
📙 and it's a kindle unlimited book!
🎥 another olympics chooses what I read for (video)
🎥 the olympics chooses what I read for a week! (video)
I LOVE FAKE DATING 💕 💞💓 it's normally so funny to me. but this one didn't have as many LOL moments, BUT the relationship was 💯 love to read about relationships based on who the characters are vs relationships soley based on their body or hotness.
anyways, this was fun and such a throwback to my rowing days. love the development of the fmc! and her anxieties were realistic and not a romantic cliche.
there was just a brief moment where I thought the writing/writer changed and one of the plot points was just breezed thru in a couple pages, but otherwise, it was greatttt
📙 and it's a kindle unlimited book!
🎥 another olympics chooses what I read for (video)
August 9, 2024
Thank you to the author for sending me an ARC of Float My Boat in exchange for an honest review! All my opinions and thoughts about this book are all my own!
This was such a fun read and it was quite fitting as I started reading this book around the time when the Olympics started. The element of rowing was such a fun touch to the book and I really enjoyed the glimpse we got into the lives of rowing athletes. I did wish that we got to see more of it though, it didn't feel like the main focus of the story but rather a side story, unlike a lot of the other sports romances. Nevertheless, it was a nice addition to the story and I quite enjoyed it!
Personally, I wished for a little more backstory and context before we got into the action. I felt like we were just thrust into the fake dating scenario without getting an understanding of the main character so naturally, I felt a little confused because I had no idea who this character was or what prompted this trope. While it was sort of explained later on, the pacing of the story didn't sit quite right with me as the context felt delayed and just didn't make sense to me.
The characters were so much fun to read about! I think the banter, support, and chemistry between the main characters were amazingly written and I found myself looking forward to all their interactions. I enjoyed Andrew and Miri's chemistry and connection. It was sweet yet full of tension at times which I found to be the perfect balance. I'm really excited to know more about the other side characters as we barely got a glimpse into their lives but I suspect that this will be a standalone set in a connected series so I'm pretty sure I'll get my curiosity satiated in the future!
My Rating: 3/5
Would I recommend this book? If you're looking for a light-hearted sports romance with fake dating, this is definitely one you should check out!
This was such a fun read and it was quite fitting as I started reading this book around the time when the Olympics started. The element of rowing was such a fun touch to the book and I really enjoyed the glimpse we got into the lives of rowing athletes. I did wish that we got to see more of it though, it didn't feel like the main focus of the story but rather a side story, unlike a lot of the other sports romances. Nevertheless, it was a nice addition to the story and I quite enjoyed it!
Personally, I wished for a little more backstory and context before we got into the action. I felt like we were just thrust into the fake dating scenario without getting an understanding of the main character so naturally, I felt a little confused because I had no idea who this character was or what prompted this trope. While it was sort of explained later on, the pacing of the story didn't sit quite right with me as the context felt delayed and just didn't make sense to me.
The characters were so much fun to read about! I think the banter, support, and chemistry between the main characters were amazingly written and I found myself looking forward to all their interactions. I enjoyed Andrew and Miri's chemistry and connection. It was sweet yet full of tension at times which I found to be the perfect balance. I'm really excited to know more about the other side characters as we barely got a glimpse into their lives but I suspect that this will be a standalone set in a connected series so I'm pretty sure I'll get my curiosity satiated in the future!
My Rating: 3/5
Would I recommend this book? If you're looking for a light-hearted sports romance with fake dating, this is definitely one you should check out!
August 9, 2024
How better to celebrate this Olympic period than with a beautiful romance whose protagonists compete at a competitive level with a rowing team?
«𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒌𝒆.»
Have you ever read a sports romance with this sport as a backdrop? No? Me neither! But our Harri Beaumont (whose pen I have already met with in a fantasy romance under the name of HR Moore) will take care of it!
The story starts with Andrew's proposal to have a fake relationship with Miri, so as to help her make Theo jealous. Because yes, Andrew is convinced that she is interested in this other one, too bad he couldn't be more wrong than that. But then why does Miri accept the proposal anyway? Because for her, having Andrew in this way is better than not having him at all, since she is convinced that he is not interested at all.
Maybe as a start it is not the most solid, but this definitely fades into the background as it goes on. Because we are faced with a male protagonist who cares in a truly genuine way for Miri. He tries to support her and help her as best he can, both on a sporting, work and personal level. A bookboyfriend with all the trimmings, that will make us fall in love and that we would all want in our lives. Because a man who truly sees us for our value and for who we are deep down doesn't happen every day.
Miri, on the other hand, is a protagonist who is as committed to her work as she is to rowing, she cares about both things but her past prevents her from seeing how much she is truly worth and how important she is to the people around her. This has a huge impact on her love life and is also reflected in her relationship with Andrew.
Yet, the two don't know that they are a source of inspiration for each other, as well as for their friends and family. In fact, in this book, support plays a fundamental role, not only that within our couple, but also that provided by the people around them.
A perfect romance for those who want a light and fresh read, with an important background, and with a healthy relationship that serves as the backdrop.
________
I received the ARC copy from the author in exchange for a honest review 🙏🏼
«𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒌𝒆.»
Have you ever read a sports romance with this sport as a backdrop? No? Me neither! But our Harri Beaumont (whose pen I have already met with in a fantasy romance under the name of HR Moore) will take care of it!
The story starts with Andrew's proposal to have a fake relationship with Miri, so as to help her make Theo jealous. Because yes, Andrew is convinced that she is interested in this other one, too bad he couldn't be more wrong than that. But then why does Miri accept the proposal anyway? Because for her, having Andrew in this way is better than not having him at all, since she is convinced that he is not interested at all.
Maybe as a start it is not the most solid, but this definitely fades into the background as it goes on. Because we are faced with a male protagonist who cares in a truly genuine way for Miri. He tries to support her and help her as best he can, both on a sporting, work and personal level. A bookboyfriend with all the trimmings, that will make us fall in love and that we would all want in our lives. Because a man who truly sees us for our value and for who we are deep down doesn't happen every day.
Miri, on the other hand, is a protagonist who is as committed to her work as she is to rowing, she cares about both things but her past prevents her from seeing how much she is truly worth and how important she is to the people around her. This has a huge impact on her love life and is also reflected in her relationship with Andrew.
Yet, the two don't know that they are a source of inspiration for each other, as well as for their friends and family. In fact, in this book, support plays a fundamental role, not only that within our couple, but also that provided by the people around them.
A perfect romance for those who want a light and fresh read, with an important background, and with a healthy relationship that serves as the backdrop.
________
I received the ARC copy from the author in exchange for a honest review 🙏🏼
July 23, 2024
Actual rating: 3.5 (I probably would've rounded up if the ending hadn't felt so abrupt. I want just a little bit more.)
Full content (sex, language, violence) review:
https://www.novelnotices.com/float-my...
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC!
PROS:
- It was short and sweet, and it was a nice break from my usual fantasies.
- Miri was a pretty good character. She was the most developed and I appreciated her journey as she figured out her life.
- She and Andrew had some really cute moments!
- The writing was easy and simple to read.
- I haven't read a lot of sports romances, but usually they're hockey or football. The rowing angle was fun and refreshing.
- I actually loved the fake-dating! I think I need to reconsider my stance on the trope—it's growing on me.
CONS:
- It felt more like a novella than a full novel. Which is fine, but I didn't go in prepared for a novella so the pacing was off in my head. Everything needed to be developed a little bit more.
- I wish we'd gotten to know Andrew more. For the whole book he felt kind of distant.
- The characters also read a lot younger than they were for the majority of the book (they are stated to be in their thirties, but it felt more like early twenties to me).
- Because the book felt more YA than NA/Adult, the steamy scenes also felt like they came out of nowhere—they were actually well-written, it just felt odd.
- It ended so abruptly! I would have loved at least one more chapter, or even an epilogue.
- I think the author is setting up for a series, since there were a lot of unanswered questions about the side characters.
Full content (sex, language, violence) review:
https://www.novelnotices.com/float-my...
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC!
PROS:
- It was short and sweet, and it was a nice break from my usual fantasies.
- Miri was a pretty good character. She was the most developed and I appreciated her journey as she figured out her life.
- She and Andrew had some really cute moments!
- The writing was easy and simple to read.
- I haven't read a lot of sports romances, but usually they're hockey or football. The rowing angle was fun and refreshing.
- I actually loved the fake-dating! I think I need to reconsider my stance on the trope—it's growing on me.
CONS:
- It felt more like a novella than a full novel. Which is fine, but I didn't go in prepared for a novella so the pacing was off in my head. Everything needed to be developed a little bit more.
- I wish we'd gotten to know Andrew more. For the whole book he felt kind of distant.
- The characters also read a lot younger than they were for the majority of the book (they are stated to be in their thirties, but it felt more like early twenties to me).
- Because the book felt more YA than NA/Adult, the steamy scenes also felt like they came out of nowhere—they were actually well-written, it just felt odd.
- It ended so abruptly! I would have loved at least one more chapter, or even an epilogue.
- I think the author is setting up for a series, since there were a lot of unanswered questions about the side characters.
July 25, 2024
thank you Harri Beaumont for the e-copy!
3.5 ⭐️
Float My Boat is a sports romance centered around rowers Miri & Andrew. After Andrew proposes the prospect of fake dating Miri, we get to follow the two (through a decent amount of miscommunication) learn how to express feelings they’ve been hiding for years now.
As my first sports romance, I like how it wasn’t a “traditional” sport like hockey or football. I don’t know anything about rowing, so it was fun to learn about it! I also loved Miri as a character and most of the side characters - I completely fell in love with Seb and absolutely hated Theo (obviously).
While Float My Boat was a fun and easy read that left me needing to know how their relationship was going to progress, I wish there was room for more development on Andrew’s character. I feel the same way about the other background characters, but it almost makes me feel like it’s being set up to have a second book? I also feel like the characters all read a lot younger than in their thirties. The whole time I thought they were in their twenties, until I was reminded a few times that Miri was older than that. I also wish it didn’t end so abruptly. I need another chapter of Miri and Andrew’s relationship development 😭
I really do hope we’re being set up for a second book - and even possibly more! I would love to just have more of all of the characters, because now I’m obsessed with Andrew and Miri’s relationship.
3.5 ⭐️
Float My Boat is a sports romance centered around rowers Miri & Andrew. After Andrew proposes the prospect of fake dating Miri, we get to follow the two (through a decent amount of miscommunication) learn how to express feelings they’ve been hiding for years now.
As my first sports romance, I like how it wasn’t a “traditional” sport like hockey or football. I don’t know anything about rowing, so it was fun to learn about it! I also loved Miri as a character and most of the side characters - I completely fell in love with Seb and absolutely hated Theo (obviously).
While Float My Boat was a fun and easy read that left me needing to know how their relationship was going to progress, I wish there was room for more development on Andrew’s character. I feel the same way about the other background characters, but it almost makes me feel like it’s being set up to have a second book? I also feel like the characters all read a lot younger than in their thirties. The whole time I thought they were in their twenties, until I was reminded a few times that Miri was older than that. I also wish it didn’t end so abruptly. I need another chapter of Miri and Andrew’s relationship development 😭
I really do hope we’re being set up for a second book - and even possibly more! I would love to just have more of all of the characters, because now I’m obsessed with Andrew and Miri’s relationship.
July 27, 2024
This was a fun read for me to get in the mood for the Olympics! Thank you, Harri, for sending me this ARC!
This book was fun for me, and I loved that you could tell the author knew what she was talking about when it comes to rowing (she mentions so in the notes at the end). It made the story more immersive and enjoyable, especially with a sport that most of us aren't as familiar with.
I really liked Andrew's character. He and Miri are in the rowing club together, and they've put each other in the friend zone without really meaning to. When they decide to fake date to make someone else jealous, you get to see their chemistry take off. Andrew is a dream.
This book is close to 4 stars for me...but I can't really give it because I thought a decent amount of the characters and their behavior was a little on the immature side for how old they were. Miri and Andrew's non-communication got really frustrating. It did build tension, but I think it was pushed way too far, hence the tension turning into my frustration. I did really enjoy this book other than that aspect.
Tropes:
Fake Dating
Friends to Lovers
Moving Out of the Friend Zone
Girl Squad
Open Communication Struggles
🌶🌶
This book was fun for me, and I loved that you could tell the author knew what she was talking about when it comes to rowing (she mentions so in the notes at the end). It made the story more immersive and enjoyable, especially with a sport that most of us aren't as familiar with.
I really liked Andrew's character. He and Miri are in the rowing club together, and they've put each other in the friend zone without really meaning to. When they decide to fake date to make someone else jealous, you get to see their chemistry take off. Andrew is a dream.
This book is close to 4 stars for me...but I can't really give it because I thought a decent amount of the characters and their behavior was a little on the immature side for how old they were. Miri and Andrew's non-communication got really frustrating. It did build tension, but I think it was pushed way too far, hence the tension turning into my frustration. I did really enjoy this book other than that aspect.
Tropes:
Fake Dating
Friends to Lovers
Moving Out of the Friend Zone
Girl Squad
Open Communication Struggles
🌶🌶
July 24, 2024
Many thanks to Harri Beaumont for my complimentary eARC of Float My Boat. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Float My Boat is a fake dating romance with a tad bit of miscommunication thrown in to make things really interesting! Miri unwittingly throws Andrew into the friend zone after a disastrous relationship with her coach. While Andrew continues to be there for her at every turn, and notices the glances she throws toward a fellow rower, she is none the less very confused when he proposes fake dating.
Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes, and this one does not disappoint. Both Miri and Andrew develop real feelings for one another, yet neither has the strength or courage to speak up.
While this is frustrating and always has me yelling at my book, the resulting steam always ends with amazing results.
I enjoyed getting to know all the rowers, and see many possibilities for additional books in the series.
With many bookstagrammers doing Olympic reading challenges, this rowing romance is the perfect bingeable read.
Float My Boat is a fake dating romance with a tad bit of miscommunication thrown in to make things really interesting! Miri unwittingly throws Andrew into the friend zone after a disastrous relationship with her coach. While Andrew continues to be there for her at every turn, and notices the glances she throws toward a fellow rower, she is none the less very confused when he proposes fake dating.
Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes, and this one does not disappoint. Both Miri and Andrew develop real feelings for one another, yet neither has the strength or courage to speak up.
While this is frustrating and always has me yelling at my book, the resulting steam always ends with amazing results.
I enjoyed getting to know all the rowers, and see many possibilities for additional books in the series.
With many bookstagrammers doing Olympic reading challenges, this rowing romance is the perfect bingeable read.
July 29, 2024
This was such a wonderfully fun, engaging read, perfect to get me pumped up for the Olympics, and to be my first introduction to the sports romance genre.
The story is set in a rowing club and centres around Miri, star rower, cafe and bar owner. Everything in Miri’s life is perfectly unproblematic, that is until the captain of the men’s team, Andrew, decides they should pretend to date in an attempt to make another member of their rowing club, Theo, jealous. The two try to maintain the ruse, however their chemistry and attraction is undeniable.
Miri is a great main character, I loved her energy and the passion she has for all aspects of her life. I felt like I didn’t get to know Andrew as well as I wanted, I would have loved a bit more character development from him. I’m hoping this book is part of a series because the rest of the rowing group were so endearing - I could see more books featuring them as the main characters, except Theo (he can go step on Lego 🤣)
If you enjoy sports romance, fake dating and a heartfelt story with some spice, I so recommend you give this a read. While the Olympics is on, it’s the perfect time! 🚣♂️
The story is set in a rowing club and centres around Miri, star rower, cafe and bar owner. Everything in Miri’s life is perfectly unproblematic, that is until the captain of the men’s team, Andrew, decides they should pretend to date in an attempt to make another member of their rowing club, Theo, jealous. The two try to maintain the ruse, however their chemistry and attraction is undeniable.
Miri is a great main character, I loved her energy and the passion she has for all aspects of her life. I felt like I didn’t get to know Andrew as well as I wanted, I would have loved a bit more character development from him. I’m hoping this book is part of a series because the rest of the rowing group were so endearing - I could see more books featuring them as the main characters, except Theo (he can go step on Lego 🤣)
If you enjoy sports romance, fake dating and a heartfelt story with some spice, I so recommend you give this a read. While the Olympics is on, it’s the perfect time! 🚣♂️
August 6, 2024
This would be my first ever crew sports romance book and I’m happy to say I followed along with having zero previous knowledge of the sport.
Fake dating: this was confusing as to why until the end. Felt a little dragged out, but I also ate the story up every chance I could.
Friends to lovers: probably my favorite aspect of this whole book. They have been friends within the crew club for ten years and have never attempted to date (for reasons) but the fake dating option made a perfect bridge out of “friend-zone”
Miscommunication: not my fav and there were a few heart wrenching moments when I wasn’t really expecting them, but you know it’ll end well ♥️
Pacing: there is a lot to unpack and I read some folks felt the ending was rushed, but honestly, it felt perfect to me. It wasn’t a huge grand gesture moment to save the world, but it was perfect for these characters and the story line.
Harri, keep it up. I need more from you soon 💋
Fake dating: this was confusing as to why until the end. Felt a little dragged out, but I also ate the story up every chance I could.
Friends to lovers: probably my favorite aspect of this whole book. They have been friends within the crew club for ten years and have never attempted to date (for reasons) but the fake dating option made a perfect bridge out of “friend-zone”
Miscommunication: not my fav and there were a few heart wrenching moments when I wasn’t really expecting them, but you know it’ll end well ♥️
Pacing: there is a lot to unpack and I read some folks felt the ending was rushed, but honestly, it felt perfect to me. It wasn’t a huge grand gesture moment to save the world, but it was perfect for these characters and the story line.
Harri, keep it up. I need more from you soon 💋
November 12, 2024
Really bummed to have to rate this 1 star but I must. The writing quality is good but the story is flawed. We only ever scratch the surface of these characters and instead are subjected to pages wasted on a poor execution of faking dating and pages upon pages of Miri going back and forth. Does he like me? He likes me. Does he like me? How could he like me? I’m a nobody!
There is so much depth and backstory alluded to here with the tumultuous marriage of Miri’s parents, the death of her father, the death of Andrew’s father, him growing up poor, his successful business, this weird drama with her old rowing coach. But we only get glimpses of it so we never really get to know these characters. Do they have chemistry? Yes. But I don’t really care about either one. And then the drama with Theo was so Pride and Prejudice and Elizabeth and Darcy they are not. It was hard to believe these characters are in their 30s and there was just too much missed potential.
There is so much depth and backstory alluded to here with the tumultuous marriage of Miri’s parents, the death of her father, the death of Andrew’s father, him growing up poor, his successful business, this weird drama with her old rowing coach. But we only get glimpses of it so we never really get to know these characters. Do they have chemistry? Yes. But I don’t really care about either one. And then the drama with Theo was so Pride and Prejudice and Elizabeth and Darcy they are not. It was hard to believe these characters are in their 30s and there was just too much missed potential.
August 1, 2024
Picture this: it's a very hot day, everybody is screaming in your house, you have a cold cocktail in your hand, your brain is melting, so the perfect book to read is a light romance! Float my boat by Harri Beaumont is the perfect read for this days especially with the Olympics.
Float my boat is a sport romance, with fake-dating, one of my favourite tropes. Andrew propose to fake-dating Miri, thinking he helps her capture Theo's attention. The interaction between the characters were so sweet, i really need more! From the beginning i wanted to scream at the book you like each other! The author's writing-style was perfect for a light romance, it felt like a friend was telling me her story.
Thank you so much @harribeaumont for my copy in exchange for an honest review. If you like Ali Hazelwood's books or you are a fan of sport romance then you should definitely read Float my boat!
Float my boat is a sport romance, with fake-dating, one of my favourite tropes. Andrew propose to fake-dating Miri, thinking he helps her capture Theo's attention. The interaction between the characters were so sweet, i really need more! From the beginning i wanted to scream at the book you like each other! The author's writing-style was perfect for a light romance, it felt like a friend was telling me her story.
Thank you so much @harribeaumont for my copy in exchange for an honest review. If you like Ali Hazelwood's books or you are a fan of sport romance then you should definitely read Float my boat!
July 22, 2024
4.5⭐️
I loved this so much! It was so refreshing to read a sports romance revolving around a less popular sport.
I love a good friends to lovers romance. The tension between Miri and Andrew throughout the entire book was so good. I’m such a sucker for mutual pining.
Also obsessed with the found family!! I will gladly read any books about the supporting characters and I’m crossing my fingers we’ll see them again🤞
Perfect if you love…
✨unique sports romance
✨friends to lovers
✨fake dating
✨mutual pining
✨MCs over 30
✨found family
✨single POV
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy to review!
I loved this so much! It was so refreshing to read a sports romance revolving around a less popular sport.
I love a good friends to lovers romance. The tension between Miri and Andrew throughout the entire book was so good. I’m such a sucker for mutual pining.
Also obsessed with the found family!! I will gladly read any books about the supporting characters and I’m crossing my fingers we’ll see them again🤞
Perfect if you love…
✨unique sports romance
✨friends to lovers
✨fake dating
✨mutual pining
✨MCs over 30
✨found family
✨single POV
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy to review!
August 4, 2024
* ARC READ *
A good enjoyable read!
Alot of the time i wasnt understanding if Miri still liked Theo even when they first started their fake dating (Andrew and Miri) i also wished Miri had not made some of the decisions she did
So many details were missed from the book, i would have loved to seen more about the rowing aspect too! I just thought more could have been added and talked about
Overall i liked it and the best part was definitely miri and Andrew's connection
Rating: 3.5 ⭐️
Spicy rating: 1 🌶️
Tropes:
✨fake dating
✨friends to lovers
✨forced proximity
✨miss-communication
✨strong female lead
A good enjoyable read!
Alot of the time i wasnt understanding if Miri still liked Theo even when they first started their fake dating (Andrew and Miri) i also wished Miri had not made some of the decisions she did
So many details were missed from the book, i would have loved to seen more about the rowing aspect too! I just thought more could have been added and talked about
Overall i liked it and the best part was definitely miri and Andrew's connection
Rating: 3.5 ⭐️
Spicy rating: 1 🌶️
Tropes:
✨fake dating
✨friends to lovers
✨forced proximity
✨miss-communication
✨strong female lead
August 6, 2024
Great for reading during the Olympics! A quick, easy and fun fake-dating trope with lots of activities and socializing between friends. It was apparent from the start that Andrew and Miri were crazy about each other – but it took awhile to finally reach for the gold!
Although I wanted to give this story 5 stars, there were too many times when the stoplight went off in my head reminding of the “ughs” I had let slip throughout. Those “ughs” were mostly attributed to the immaturity they each showed – especially for the ages they were. I liked both Andrew and Miri and wished the author had presented them in a more mature state.
August 12, 2024
As a former rower, I was skeptical about reading a rowing romance. Fictional books about rowing are often romanticized, too “rah-rah”, and do not feel authentic to the sport. This story stayed true to rowing in many ways others I have read did not. The rowing scenes were not over done and did not feel forced or fake. The romance between Miri and Andrew was well paced, spicy!, and endearing. I enjoyed this book so much because I really connected with the characters, the setting, and the rowing. Glad to finally have a rowing romance on the shelf! Pick this one up! It is a quick read, and you’ll enjoy it!
August 3, 2024
I read this in one sitting and couldnt put it down. It was a fun, easy read following Miri and Andrew as they enter a fake dating situation. I've always loved a fake dating trope so of course I was going to grab this! But I will admit I wanted to internally scream a few times at the 2 mc's because they were clearly crazy about each other but neither would admit it. But I guess without that there wouldn't be much of a story
Pros
- great banter between Andrew and Miri
- the found family they have within the rowing club is great and the friendships felt very realistic
- Andrew is a big cinnamon roll mc who supports those he cares about
- was nice to see a different sport being used for a sports romance and the detail for the rowing aspects of the story
- scenic descriptions were great and created a clear image in my head while reading
- I want a friend like Belle. Some of the things she came out with made me chuckle and I hope there's future books and we see more of her
- the spicy scenes didn't feel thrown in for no reason, they were placed well within the story
Cons
- Wish we got a bit more about the situation with Miri's ex coach. It was set up in the beginning to make me think we'd get a big reveal later on but that didn't really happen
Pros
- great banter between Andrew and Miri
- the found family they have within the rowing club is great and the friendships felt very realistic
- Andrew is a big cinnamon roll mc who supports those he cares about
- was nice to see a different sport being used for a sports romance and the detail for the rowing aspects of the story
- scenic descriptions were great and created a clear image in my head while reading
- I want a friend like Belle. Some of the things she came out with made me chuckle and I hope there's future books and we see more of her
- the spicy scenes didn't feel thrown in for no reason, they were placed well within the story
Cons
- Wish we got a bit more about the situation with Miri's ex coach. It was set up in the beginning to make me think we'd get a big reveal later on but that didn't really happen
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 28, 2024
(3.5 stars) This was angsty, flirty, sweet and pretty light. I enjoyed it even though there’s a prominent miscommunication trope which isn’t my favorite. The characters were real - their anxiety, their fears, etc. I flew through it in a day!
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
July 30, 2024
A lot more angsty than I thought it would be. Miscommunication was a main character. 😂 but overall a cute and fun read. I love fake dating & friends to lovers. They just needed to tell each other stuff more.
August 4, 2024
Rating: 8/10⭐️
Spice: 4/10🌶️
Kindle Unlimited:✅
Trope’s:
🤫Fake Relationship
💕Found Family
🤝Friends To Lovers
💟Girl Gang
🌈LGBT+ Representation
🛏️One Bed
🚣♀️Rowing Romance
This book had a lot of promise, but it was just lacking something for me. I needed more character development, and more growth from the FMC, and I was really bummed that we didn’t see that.
There were tons of plot points and trope’s that I absolutely love from this book. But… They all felt a tad unfinished?? I almost DNF’ed because of it. The author did manage to pull me in enough to where I wanted to see what would happen, but at the same time, I think I could have walked away and been unbothered.
I loved the rowing aspect, because that’s something totally new for me, but… As it’s something totally new, there were a lot of terms and discussions in this book that made absolutely no sense to me, and that also made it hard to follow and read.
It was a perfect read for right before the Olympics, and it was adorable and light-hearted, just not my particular cup of tea. 🤷🏻♀️
Spice: 4/10🌶️
Kindle Unlimited:✅
Trope’s:
🤫Fake Relationship
💕Found Family
🤝Friends To Lovers
💟Girl Gang
🌈LGBT+ Representation
🛏️One Bed
🚣♀️Rowing Romance
This book had a lot of promise, but it was just lacking something for me. I needed more character development, and more growth from the FMC, and I was really bummed that we didn’t see that.
There were tons of plot points and trope’s that I absolutely love from this book. But… They all felt a tad unfinished?? I almost DNF’ed because of it. The author did manage to pull me in enough to where I wanted to see what would happen, but at the same time, I think I could have walked away and been unbothered.
I loved the rowing aspect, because that’s something totally new for me, but… As it’s something totally new, there were a lot of terms and discussions in this book that made absolutely no sense to me, and that also made it hard to follow and read.
It was a perfect read for right before the Olympics, and it was adorable and light-hearted, just not my particular cup of tea. 🤷🏻♀️
August 4, 2024
3.5 stars. A lot of back forth. Some obvious key plot points. Still entertaining.
August 10, 2024
love this flotilla
I really enjoyed this one! It rocked the boat but ended with smooth sailing (or should I say rowing) in the end!
I really enjoyed this one! It rocked the boat but ended with smooth sailing (or should I say rowing) in the end!
July 31, 2025
this could have been really good, but i fear it missed the mark by a lot
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