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The ABCs of You & Me
Sometimes falling in love is as easy as ABC.
Sophie Hore is ready for a fresh start. Five months after the end of a toxic relationship, she’s excited to take on her new role as a school social worker. But her excitement for the new job takes a surprising turn when on her first day she comes face to face with Foster, her best friend’s brother and the boy she fell in love with at five years old.
Foster Walsh loves his work as an educational assistant despite the ceaseless remarks of disappointment from his family. When he unexpectedly spots Sophie standing at his classroom door one morning, memories of their youth resurface and ignite long buried feelings for his sister’s best friend.
With an upcoming alumni event, Sophie turns to Foster for help. In a bold move, Foster agrees to be her date—under one condition: Sophie will accompany him to an annual barbeque as his girlfriend, in hopes that it will give him a break from his matchmaker friends’ relentless attempts of finding him “the one.”
What begins as an innocent arrangement spirals into a whirlwind of "friend dates" through the alphabet, each testing their creativity to not just come up with a date but keep their feelings under wraps. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
Sophie Hore is ready for a fresh start. Five months after the end of a toxic relationship, she’s excited to take on her new role as a school social worker. But her excitement for the new job takes a surprising turn when on her first day she comes face to face with Foster, her best friend’s brother and the boy she fell in love with at five years old.
Foster Walsh loves his work as an educational assistant despite the ceaseless remarks of disappointment from his family. When he unexpectedly spots Sophie standing at his classroom door one morning, memories of their youth resurface and ignite long buried feelings for his sister’s best friend.
With an upcoming alumni event, Sophie turns to Foster for help. In a bold move, Foster agrees to be her date—under one condition: Sophie will accompany him to an annual barbeque as his girlfriend, in hopes that it will give him a break from his matchmaker friends’ relentless attempts of finding him “the one.”
What begins as an innocent arrangement spirals into a whirlwind of "friend dates" through the alphabet, each testing their creativity to not just come up with a date but keep their feelings under wraps. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
428 pages, Unknown Binding
Published April 1, 2025
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About the author
Megan McSpadden
10 books74 followersMegan McSpadden dreads talking about herself almost as much as seeing a snake on a hike. But she knows we all must do scary things so here it goes.
Megan lives in Hamilton, Ontario with her husband, two dogs, two cats and unruly garden. When not writing she can usually be found photographing families (don’t worry they pay her to do it), yelling at her beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaming of travelling somewhere else or cooking something her husband will ask her to make again but knows she won’t because Megan doesn’t do recipes.
Megan enjoys writing romance that will make you laugh one minute only to cry the next. Don’t ask why because she doesn’t know.
Megan lives in Hamilton, Ontario with her husband, two dogs, two cats and unruly garden. When not writing she can usually be found photographing families (don’t worry they pay her to do it), yelling at her beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaming of travelling somewhere else or cooking something her husband will ask her to make again but knows she won’t because Megan doesn’t do recipes.
Megan enjoys writing romance that will make you laugh one minute only to cry the next. Don’t ask why because she doesn’t know.
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March 25, 2025
Absolute perfection!
Favourite Things:
A cat named Gary
Holy moose muffins
26 dates
hodenkobold - iykyk
Bennett & Marley
The farmers market scene - I was laughing out loud
I will never look at table lamps the same way again!
Favourite Quotes:
"I have the spice tolerance of a slug"
"Why does he have to say my name like that? Why does my name sound like a luxury coming out of his mouth?"
I can't get enough of Megan McSpaddens writing. I adore all of her characters so, so much! She certainly knows how to create an amazing story and tug on my heartstrings. Once again she had me unable to put her book down. I am so in love with Sophie and Foster!
Romcom lovers! READ THIS BOOK!!! Out April 1st!!
My thanks to the author herself for the gifted e-arc.
Favourite Things:
A cat named Gary
Holy moose muffins
26 dates
hodenkobold - iykyk
Bennett & Marley
The farmers market scene - I was laughing out loud
I will never look at table lamps the same way again!
Favourite Quotes:
"I have the spice tolerance of a slug"
"Why does he have to say my name like that? Why does my name sound like a luxury coming out of his mouth?"
I can't get enough of Megan McSpaddens writing. I adore all of her characters so, so much! She certainly knows how to create an amazing story and tug on my heartstrings. Once again she had me unable to put her book down. I am so in love with Sophie and Foster!
Romcom lovers! READ THIS BOOK!!! Out April 1st!!
My thanks to the author herself for the gifted e-arc.
March 30, 2025
THIS. BOOK. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The ABCs of You & Me is the absolute perfect feel-good, sunshiney, cozy romcom! It is the most wonderful hug I didn’t know I needed! 5 stars!!!
Sophie Hore just recently got out of a toxic relationship and decides on a fresh start taking a new job as a school social worker. Little does she know, her childhood best friend’s brother, Foster Walsh (whom she has secretly had a crush on for years) actually works at the same school as an educational assistant.
They share lunch and catch up, which then leads to a fake dating scenario for events each of them has to attend, preferably with dates (an Alumni gala her toxic ex will be at and a Barbeque with his friends who keep trying to set him up). This innocent arrangement slowly spirals into a series of “friend dates” through the alphabet, each idea more creative than the last. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
Foster and Sophie are perfection. I was hooked from the very beginning. Each character is so unique, endearing, and well-developed, I can picture them flawlessly and feel like I am best friends with them! I adore that they both work with kids at a school, it’s just the sweetest. One of the kids in particular really stole my heart. I LOVE the dual POV so I can be in both of their heads and actually know what each of them is thinking! They are both perfectly imperfect humans you will absolutely root for!
Did I mention that Foster is 6’4, has nerdy tattoos, can cook AND bake, has an orange cat named Gary, and is the sweetest most caring man you’ll ever meet?! *SWOON*
There is so much joy, humor, and banter sprinkled throughout this book that I had a constant smile on my face and found myself giggling while reading! The inside jokes are top notch. The alphabet dates were BEYOND adorable and caught me by surprise many times with their cutesy creativity! I truly devoured it!
Their relationship is definitely a slow burn and you can feel the tension building between them as the story progresses, but let me tell you IT IS SO WORTH THE WAIT! 🔥
There are also just so many unique little details in this book that I genuinely love so much. Some examples without context: the color green, honey, Pete, spicy food, the opera, strawberry, rip ‘em, the lamps, sauce on the side
The ADHD rep, abusive relationship trauma, social worker and EA rep, and family drama with insufferable relatives are also incredibly important topics included that raise awareness and empathy to real life experiences for many.
This book will make you feel every emotion possible in the best way. There is no doubt in my mind that this is a five star read - I would give it infinity stars if I could!
It is a stand alone but is also #3 in the ‘Right Place, Right Time’ series and has really fun connections to the other books! I highly recommend reading all of them, they are so so wonderful! Megan truly outdid herself with this one and it is arguably her best work yet! 💚
Thank you so much to the author for the gifted ARC, this is an honest voluntary review and all opinions are my own.
The ABCs of You & Me is the absolute perfect feel-good, sunshiney, cozy romcom! It is the most wonderful hug I didn’t know I needed! 5 stars!!!
Sophie Hore just recently got out of a toxic relationship and decides on a fresh start taking a new job as a school social worker. Little does she know, her childhood best friend’s brother, Foster Walsh (whom she has secretly had a crush on for years) actually works at the same school as an educational assistant.
They share lunch and catch up, which then leads to a fake dating scenario for events each of them has to attend, preferably with dates (an Alumni gala her toxic ex will be at and a Barbeque with his friends who keep trying to set him up). This innocent arrangement slowly spirals into a series of “friend dates” through the alphabet, each idea more creative than the last. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
Foster and Sophie are perfection. I was hooked from the very beginning. Each character is so unique, endearing, and well-developed, I can picture them flawlessly and feel like I am best friends with them! I adore that they both work with kids at a school, it’s just the sweetest. One of the kids in particular really stole my heart. I LOVE the dual POV so I can be in both of their heads and actually know what each of them is thinking! They are both perfectly imperfect humans you will absolutely root for!
Did I mention that Foster is 6’4, has nerdy tattoos, can cook AND bake, has an orange cat named Gary, and is the sweetest most caring man you’ll ever meet?! *SWOON*
There is so much joy, humor, and banter sprinkled throughout this book that I had a constant smile on my face and found myself giggling while reading! The inside jokes are top notch. The alphabet dates were BEYOND adorable and caught me by surprise many times with their cutesy creativity! I truly devoured it!
Their relationship is definitely a slow burn and you can feel the tension building between them as the story progresses, but let me tell you IT IS SO WORTH THE WAIT! 🔥
There are also just so many unique little details in this book that I genuinely love so much. Some examples without context: the color green, honey, Pete, spicy food, the opera, strawberry, rip ‘em, the lamps, sauce on the side
The ADHD rep, abusive relationship trauma, social worker and EA rep, and family drama with insufferable relatives are also incredibly important topics included that raise awareness and empathy to real life experiences for many.
This book will make you feel every emotion possible in the best way. There is no doubt in my mind that this is a five star read - I would give it infinity stars if I could!
It is a stand alone but is also #3 in the ‘Right Place, Right Time’ series and has really fun connections to the other books! I highly recommend reading all of them, they are so so wonderful! Megan truly outdid herself with this one and it is arguably her best work yet! 💚
Thank you so much to the author for the gifted ARC, this is an honest voluntary review and all opinions are my own.
March 24, 2025
4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
RUN, don’t walk to read The ABCs of You and Me! Part of a series (Right Place, Right Time series), but can be read as a standalone, the ABCs follow the lives and stories of Foster and Sophie, who grew up together (Foster is Sophie’s best friends brother) who reunite serendipitously while working in the education system. Unbeknownst to each other, they’ve both been harboring some pretty strong feelings for each other since they were younger, but Sophie has just left an emotionally abusive relationship and isn’t in the place to start anything new. While reconnecting, they agree to be each other’s fake dates to a couple of events, but soon realise the feelings are anything but.
I absolutely loved the friendship to lovers buildup of Sophie and Fosters relationship, and their chemistry before they even made that move was electric. The buildup was 🔥 and I just loved their relationship and how easy it was - you could tell they just knew each other so intimately and I just adored their banter.
Shout out also to Pete as the cutest kid character ever! 😭
*ARC reader honest review*
Thanks to Megan McSpadden and Luna Literary for this ARC opportunity!
RUN, don’t walk to read The ABCs of You and Me! Part of a series (Right Place, Right Time series), but can be read as a standalone, the ABCs follow the lives and stories of Foster and Sophie, who grew up together (Foster is Sophie’s best friends brother) who reunite serendipitously while working in the education system. Unbeknownst to each other, they’ve both been harboring some pretty strong feelings for each other since they were younger, but Sophie has just left an emotionally abusive relationship and isn’t in the place to start anything new. While reconnecting, they agree to be each other’s fake dates to a couple of events, but soon realise the feelings are anything but.
I absolutely loved the friendship to lovers buildup of Sophie and Fosters relationship, and their chemistry before they even made that move was electric. The buildup was 🔥 and I just loved their relationship and how easy it was - you could tell they just knew each other so intimately and I just adored their banter.
Shout out also to Pete as the cutest kid character ever! 😭
*ARC reader honest review*
Thanks to Megan McSpadden and Luna Literary for this ARC opportunity!
April 10, 2025
Sophie is just out of a very toxic relationship and is very much not looking for love but when she begins a new job and discovers that Foster, her best friend’s brother and childhood crush also works there, she finds all of those old feelings come rushing back. And understandably so, he is perfection! As though is Sophie!
Megan wrote both of these characters and all of their fears and histories so beautifully. I was hooked instantly and could not put this book down.
Megan writes really spectacular main characters (that you want to be best friends with, or is that just me??) but she also writes wonderful side characters. I adored Pete so much and I also got far too excited about the cameos from the characters in previous books!
I received an arc of this book but I ordered a physical copy because I really adored it so it needs a place on my physical shelves. This was everything I love in a romance novel! Romance readers, you want to add this one to your list!
Megan wrote both of these characters and all of their fears and histories so beautifully. I was hooked instantly and could not put this book down.
Megan writes really spectacular main characters (that you want to be best friends with, or is that just me??) but she also writes wonderful side characters. I adored Pete so much and I also got far too excited about the cameos from the characters in previous books!
I received an arc of this book but I ordered a physical copy because I really adored it so it needs a place on my physical shelves. This was everything I love in a romance novel! Romance readers, you want to add this one to your list!
May 17, 2025
Splendid writing! I just couldn't get enough of Sophie and Foster! Watching them work around their childhood crushes while fake dating and being forced together made my heart swoon! Foster is so sweet, gentle, and can cook 🤯🥵 Sophie is reserved and scared to love again. I adore how Foster doesn't push her to talk about her emotionally abusive ex.
Now to talk my husband into ABC dating 🥰
Now to talk my husband into ABC dating 🥰
April 23, 2025
I loved the other two books in this series so it's tough for me to give this rating. Is it possible for an MMC to be too much of a cinnamon roll/golden retriever? I don't mind a nickname in books, but the overuse of Sunshine had me rolling my eyes every few pages.
March 30, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
The ABCs of you and me is a sweet, second chance romance that will bring a little sunshine to your day.
Sophie Hore has moved to a new job and is in need of a fresh start. What she didn’t expect was seeing her best friend’s brother as an educational assistant in the same school. Surely her heart jumping is just surprise and not the same crush she had when they were younger, right?
Foster Walsh looks up to see sunshine standing in the doorway. He may be blinded but not enough to let Sophie slip through his fingers for a second time in his life.
Sophie and Foster immediately rekindle their friendship, and it turns out they both could use some help. Both have reasons that it would be better to look like they are dating someone; so, why not date each other out?
From the first page to the last, Sophie and Foster’s story takes you on a journey to find the kind of love that lasts. Both are dealing with past hurts and slowly begin to lean on each other for support to heal. You get to see Sophie grow stronger and more confident in trusting herself and others while Foster has to learn to ignore other’s expectations and live life the way he wants. The story is full of many sweet and funny moments that will make you smile as well as moments that will make you hurt for these characters.
I enjoyed getting to read their story from childhood crushes to finding each other. There were so many moments that made me chuckle as Sophie and Foster worked through their “fake” relationship. An orange cat, a meddling mom, a group of helpful friends, and a student who won’t give up provide some great moments. There were also times that made me want to stand up and cheer for both Sophie and Foster.
This was a really fun read, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
~ JP ~
*This ARC was provided in exchange for a fair and honest review*
🌶️🌶️🌶️
The ABCs of you and me is a sweet, second chance romance that will bring a little sunshine to your day.
Sophie Hore has moved to a new job and is in need of a fresh start. What she didn’t expect was seeing her best friend’s brother as an educational assistant in the same school. Surely her heart jumping is just surprise and not the same crush she had when they were younger, right?
Foster Walsh looks up to see sunshine standing in the doorway. He may be blinded but not enough to let Sophie slip through his fingers for a second time in his life.
Sophie and Foster immediately rekindle their friendship, and it turns out they both could use some help. Both have reasons that it would be better to look like they are dating someone; so, why not date each other out?
From the first page to the last, Sophie and Foster’s story takes you on a journey to find the kind of love that lasts. Both are dealing with past hurts and slowly begin to lean on each other for support to heal. You get to see Sophie grow stronger and more confident in trusting herself and others while Foster has to learn to ignore other’s expectations and live life the way he wants. The story is full of many sweet and funny moments that will make you smile as well as moments that will make you hurt for these characters.
I enjoyed getting to read their story from childhood crushes to finding each other. There were so many moments that made me chuckle as Sophie and Foster worked through their “fake” relationship. An orange cat, a meddling mom, a group of helpful friends, and a student who won’t give up provide some great moments. There were also times that made me want to stand up and cheer for both Sophie and Foster.
This was a really fun read, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
~ JP ~
*This ARC was provided in exchange for a fair and honest review*
April 8, 2025
4.5⭐️ OH IM UNWELLLL I LOVE THEM SO MUCH
This book was so freaking good, I caught myself putting it down just so I could prolong finishing it. I truly didn’t want Sophie and Foster’s love story to end ♡
The writing in this book was so good, Megan McSpadden is such a good author. You truly felt like you stepped right into the book and were sitting alongside the characters ♡ Sophie and Foster were such amazingly written deep characters that I couldn’t help but love them from page one ♡ I loved that we got childhood friends to lovers and best friend’s brother all in one. Foster is just all that and a bag of chips (I love him endlessly)
Foster truly is an MMC that you can’t help but love ♡ From making homemade lunches for Sophie everyday, to getting his spicy sauces on the side, to always welcoming and cheering the littlest accomplishments on, he truly is the best MMC ♡ AND Sophie !!! Her character development throughout the book was so so so good. From being hesitant with relationships after he who shall not be named, to being open to intimacy and to standing up to he who shall not be named (I hate that man so much), she was such an amazing and well written character, I couldn’t help but continue to root her on ♡
I truly loved this book so much, I cannot stop raving about it (sorry not sorry, I will not shut up about this book) All of the characters were so loveable and I couldn’t stop wanting a million scenes with them (give me all the scenes with Pete, he was so cute ♡ ) It was such a good book that I already am looking forward to my reread ♡♡
Huge thank you to Megan McSpadden and Luna Literary for this arc in exchange for an honest review ♡
This book was so freaking good, I caught myself putting it down just so I could prolong finishing it. I truly didn’t want Sophie and Foster’s love story to end ♡
The writing in this book was so good, Megan McSpadden is such a good author. You truly felt like you stepped right into the book and were sitting alongside the characters ♡ Sophie and Foster were such amazingly written deep characters that I couldn’t help but love them from page one ♡ I loved that we got childhood friends to lovers and best friend’s brother all in one. Foster is just all that and a bag of chips (I love him endlessly)
Foster truly is an MMC that you can’t help but love ♡ From making homemade lunches for Sophie everyday, to getting his spicy sauces on the side, to always welcoming and cheering the littlest accomplishments on, he truly is the best MMC ♡ AND Sophie !!! Her character development throughout the book was so so so good. From being hesitant with relationships after he who shall not be named, to being open to intimacy and to standing up to he who shall not be named (I hate that man so much), she was such an amazing and well written character, I couldn’t help but continue to root her on ♡
I truly loved this book so much, I cannot stop raving about it (sorry not sorry, I will not shut up about this book) All of the characters were so loveable and I couldn’t stop wanting a million scenes with them (give me all the scenes with Pete, he was so cute ♡ ) It was such a good book that I already am looking forward to my reread ♡♡
Huge thank you to Megan McSpadden and Luna Literary for this arc in exchange for an honest review ♡
March 30, 2025
I was so excited to read this book! I received an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
4 🌟
1.5🌶
This was a super cute, feel-good romance book. Foster Walsh is Sophie Hore's best friend's older brother. Sophie and Foster haven't seen each other in years until Sophie gets a job as a social worker at the school that Foster is an educational assistant at. Unbeknownst to each other, they both had feelings for the other in the past.
It's clear there's this immediate pull between the two of them. What begins as a fake dating scenario quickly has both Foster and Sophie secretly hoping for more. They continue to explore their relationship as they go on dates... alphabetically (Alumni gala, BBQ, Concert, etc).
There was SO much angst in this book, and I zoomed through it excited for the pay-off. I do wish that there was more spice once they finally got together. There was SO much build-up and teasing, and I felt like it all deserved a bigger pay-off.
Both of these characters are super likable. Foster is such a great guy. A little nerdy, a little dirty, and he'd do anything to make Sophie happy.
This is an interconnected standalone, and I had not read the others in the series yet (they're currently on my TBR!), but I do think it'd be beneficial to read the others first. There were a lot of characters to keep up with, and I can't wait to read their stories!
✨️ best friend's brother
✨️ slow burn
✨️ cat dad
✨️ sunshine x sunshine
✨️ he cooks and bakes for her
4 🌟
1.5🌶
This was a super cute, feel-good romance book. Foster Walsh is Sophie Hore's best friend's older brother. Sophie and Foster haven't seen each other in years until Sophie gets a job as a social worker at the school that Foster is an educational assistant at. Unbeknownst to each other, they both had feelings for the other in the past.
It's clear there's this immediate pull between the two of them. What begins as a fake dating scenario quickly has both Foster and Sophie secretly hoping for more. They continue to explore their relationship as they go on dates... alphabetically (Alumni gala, BBQ, Concert, etc).
There was SO much angst in this book, and I zoomed through it excited for the pay-off. I do wish that there was more spice once they finally got together. There was SO much build-up and teasing, and I felt like it all deserved a bigger pay-off.
Both of these characters are super likable. Foster is such a great guy. A little nerdy, a little dirty, and he'd do anything to make Sophie happy.
This is an interconnected standalone, and I had not read the others in the series yet (they're currently on my TBR!), but I do think it'd be beneficial to read the others first. There were a lot of characters to keep up with, and I can't wait to read their stories!
✨️ best friend's brother
✨️ slow burn
✨️ cat dad
✨️ sunshine x sunshine
✨️ he cooks and bakes for her
March 31, 2025
What a cute story!
This reads like a low-stakes cozy romance. With about 1-2🌶️ level. Sophie and Foster are FREAKING ADORABLE. Honestly, they read more like awkward teenagers who liked each other but didn't know how to make the move. Golden retriever MMCs are one of my favorites to read about and Foster was the perfect of perfect dudes!
If you like food, or are hungry, then read this book! Lots of cooking and eating and it made me hungry LOL. I loved Foster and Sophie's chill romance and the way they both took care of each other is the sweetest.
Sophie has some past relationship trauma that she is working through during the whole book. I can appreciate this as it is a very real thing that many deal with, me being one of those people (basically the exact same as in the book). So I resonated with this part of the story so much.
The ABC dates are so cute and Im taking note to do this! So fun! And some of the ideas they came up with were interesting and has me feeling adventurous to try them.
Thank you author and publisher for this advanced reader copy.
This reads like a low-stakes cozy romance. With about 1-2🌶️ level. Sophie and Foster are FREAKING ADORABLE. Honestly, they read more like awkward teenagers who liked each other but didn't know how to make the move. Golden retriever MMCs are one of my favorites to read about and Foster was the perfect of perfect dudes!
If you like food, or are hungry, then read this book! Lots of cooking and eating and it made me hungry LOL. I loved Foster and Sophie's chill romance and the way they both took care of each other is the sweetest.
Sophie has some past relationship trauma that she is working through during the whole book. I can appreciate this as it is a very real thing that many deal with, me being one of those people (basically the exact same as in the book). So I resonated with this part of the story so much.
The ABC dates are so cute and Im taking note to do this! So fun! And some of the ideas they came up with were interesting and has me feeling adventurous to try them.
Thank you author and publisher for this advanced reader copy.
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August 28, 2025Another great book by this author. This is the third book in a series but can be read as a standalone. Some recurring characters do appear so it’s more fun to read the others first though. This is Sophie and Foster’s story. If you need a new book boyfriend Foster will definitely fill that role. He is wonderful! Sophie and Foster engage in fake dating for some social events after reconnecting when they find out they are working at the same school. Sophie was his sister’s best friend when they were kids. They enjoy spending time together so they start “friend dates” with every date starting with the next letter in the alphabet. The characters are fun and have wonderful chemistry together. This is a very engaging book that I highly recommend if you are looking for a great romance book.
Meg’s next book is Deck the Hore’s and it’s Book 4 in this series.
Pub Date Oct 28, 2025
Meg’s next book is Deck the Hore’s and it’s Book 4 in this series.
Pub Date Oct 28, 2025
March 23, 2025
This is one of the best books I have read recently. It was so addictive that I could have very easily read it in one go if I didn't need to sleep.
I haven't read the previous two in the series, but I can guess which couples they were about. This is a standalone, and you don't need to have read the others first.
Sophie has just come out of a bad relationship and Foster is sick of being set up by his friends so they agree to be each others date for a few events They've known each other since they were kids so the friendship is instant but I loved watching them get to know each other as adults.
Foster was the absolute best fake boyfriend. He was sweet, thoughtful, loving, and the best he could be at his job. They both have some issues to deal with but were so supportive of each other.
They embark on working their way through the alphabet of dates, which is so cute as they take it in turns. Its not dragged out, though they do make it to Z.
Such a cute, sweet, no angst, swoonworthy, funny read - I would highly recommend it.
- standalone
- best friends brother
- fake relationship
- co-workers
- slow burn
- duel pov
I haven't read the previous two in the series, but I can guess which couples they were about. This is a standalone, and you don't need to have read the others first.
Sophie has just come out of a bad relationship and Foster is sick of being set up by his friends so they agree to be each others date for a few events They've known each other since they were kids so the friendship is instant but I loved watching them get to know each other as adults.
Foster was the absolute best fake boyfriend. He was sweet, thoughtful, loving, and the best he could be at his job. They both have some issues to deal with but were so supportive of each other.
They embark on working their way through the alphabet of dates, which is so cute as they take it in turns. Its not dragged out, though they do make it to Z.
Such a cute, sweet, no angst, swoonworthy, funny read - I would highly recommend it.
- standalone
- best friends brother
- fake relationship
- co-workers
- slow burn
- duel pov
April 2, 2025
Just when you think you already love the characters in Megan McSpadden's books, there's always an extra layer to tug at your heart.
In The ABCs Of You And Me, it's student Pete. (Yogurt's the OG.)
This is the third book in Megan's Right Time, Right Place series, and it's Foster Walsh and Sophie Hore's turn (yes, of THE Hores!).
Sophie and Foster were childhood friends with secret crushes on each other, who reunite years later when working at the same elementary school.
Their mutual attraction re-ignites instantly, but it's a delicious slow burn for their relationship to go beyond friends.
I loved Bennett and Marley of An Unexpected Path, then Teddy and Nellie of Years In The Making. But Foster and Sophie are my favourite pairing yet.
If you haven't experienced Megan's writing, please take the time to do so. It's no stretch for me to make the comparison to Abby Jiminez, in the way they draw you in with gorgeously-crafted characters, witty banter, and heart-melting moments.
But it's not all freshly-baked cookies and tea rings - there are some messy family dynamics (not the Hores, we love the Hores) and previous relationships that make everything feel so authentic.
Boundaries, knowing your worth, learning about intimacy, and giving yourself to others. I had a tear, I'll admit.
The ABCs Of You And Me gets five very worthy stars from me.
Released on April 1.
In The ABCs Of You And Me, it's student Pete. (Yogurt's the OG.)
This is the third book in Megan's Right Time, Right Place series, and it's Foster Walsh and Sophie Hore's turn (yes, of THE Hores!).
Sophie and Foster were childhood friends with secret crushes on each other, who reunite years later when working at the same elementary school.
Their mutual attraction re-ignites instantly, but it's a delicious slow burn for their relationship to go beyond friends.
I loved Bennett and Marley of An Unexpected Path, then Teddy and Nellie of Years In The Making. But Foster and Sophie are my favourite pairing yet.
If you haven't experienced Megan's writing, please take the time to do so. It's no stretch for me to make the comparison to Abby Jiminez, in the way they draw you in with gorgeously-crafted characters, witty banter, and heart-melting moments.
But it's not all freshly-baked cookies and tea rings - there are some messy family dynamics (not the Hores, we love the Hores) and previous relationships that make everything feel so authentic.
Boundaries, knowing your worth, learning about intimacy, and giving yourself to others. I had a tear, I'll admit.
The ABCs Of You And Me gets five very worthy stars from me.
Released on April 1.
April 8, 2025
This was such a cute read. Watching them both struggle to hide their feelings just so they could stay in each other’s lives was honestly the most adorable thing. They were each dealing with personal issues that added to the tension, which made their eventual confession even more rewarding. They were so good together, I really enjoyed reading their story.
March 18, 2025
I loved being an ARC for this book. The tension, and slow burn was so golden. I can't wait to see everyone fall in love with Foster 🫶🏼 *full review to come*
March 31, 2025
Muy bonito, muy mono, muy recomendable.
El slow burn me ha matado, el romance es precioso y lo del abecedario es gracioso, me ha gustado
El slow burn me ha matado, el romance es precioso y lo del abecedario es gracioso, me ha gustado
May 20, 2025
a simple wholesome love story 💛
April 5, 2025
Let me start off by saying this was my first book of Megan mcspadden and I just can’t get over how I LOVED this book. Still trying to process and put into work how I felt about this book. When I started this book I got not even 10% in and I was HOOKED and OBSESSED with the duo.
Foster and Sophie grew up together, best friend’s brother 💙 always had feels for eachother but never acted upon it. But who would’ve thought when Sophie started a temporary social worker job the educational assistant would be none other than her best friend’s brother foster 😍
I literally laughed out loud,geeked out and stay up late to read this book one too many times. I truly REALLY felt the feels. This book just warmed my heart and just melted me all in one. The slow burn in this book is exactly what I needed! True love and HEA 😍😭
Megan, thank you for sharing this ARC with me. Giving me the opportunity to read before it got released. It was an honor. You are now added to my favorite author list, and auto buy list. Can’t wait to read more by you ❤️🫶🏻
Quote I Couldn’t get over “At 16, I fell in love with a girl. I’m 28 now and still falling.” 😭😭
favorite quote: “You’re the sunshine after a rainy day, I wish I knew how to make you stay,”☀️😏
TROPE
💙 Best Friend’s Brother
💙 Fake Dating
💙slow burn (then an inferno)
💙sunshine x sunshine
💙coworkers
💙cat dad
💙 He’s good in the kitchen
💙 Nerdy Tattoos
Foster and Sophie grew up together, best friend’s brother 💙 always had feels for eachother but never acted upon it. But who would’ve thought when Sophie started a temporary social worker job the educational assistant would be none other than her best friend’s brother foster 😍
I literally laughed out loud,geeked out and stay up late to read this book one too many times. I truly REALLY felt the feels. This book just warmed my heart and just melted me all in one. The slow burn in this book is exactly what I needed! True love and HEA 😍😭
Megan, thank you for sharing this ARC with me. Giving me the opportunity to read before it got released. It was an honor. You are now added to my favorite author list, and auto buy list. Can’t wait to read more by you ❤️🫶🏻
Quote I Couldn’t get over “At 16, I fell in love with a girl. I’m 28 now and still falling.” 😭😭
favorite quote: “You’re the sunshine after a rainy day, I wish I knew how to make you stay,”☀️😏
TROPE
💙 Best Friend’s Brother
💙 Fake Dating
💙slow burn (then an inferno)
💙sunshine x sunshine
💙coworkers
💙cat dad
💙 He’s good in the kitchen
💙 Nerdy Tattoos
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April 1, 2025I was lucky enough to get to read a very early copy of Megan McSpadden’s newest book.
I know it’s April Fool’s Day….but this is NO JOKE - you need to check out this book.
Foster alone is enough that this should be on your radar. Get ready to swoon over this perfect book boyfriend.
I enjoyed that a lot of Sophie and Foster’s interactions took place in the school where they both worked. It showed them really building a solid friendship first.
The dates through the alphabet were unique and fun. Two parts at the end had me almost in tears.
Another great book from this author! OUT TODAY (and on KU!)
Congrats on another release Meg! I can’t wait to see what you do next.
I know it’s April Fool’s Day….but this is NO JOKE - you need to check out this book.
Foster alone is enough that this should be on your radar. Get ready to swoon over this perfect book boyfriend.
I enjoyed that a lot of Sophie and Foster’s interactions took place in the school where they both worked. It showed them really building a solid friendship first.
The dates through the alphabet were unique and fun. Two parts at the end had me almost in tears.
Another great book from this author! OUT TODAY (and on KU!)
Congrats on another release Meg! I can’t wait to see what you do next.
December 24, 2025
I missed the author visit at the library so I picked up the book to try it out and was pleasantly surprised. I did predict from the cover that it was going to be wild but I was so wrong, looking forward to recommending this feel good, cozy romance to people who stop by the reference desk 🤓🙂
April 3, 2025
A book hangover, that is what this book has done to me!
Foster…..the perfect book boyfriend! ❤️
I thought Meg couldn’t top Bennett or Teddy but she did!
Sophie (daughter of Karl and Nancy Hore) has just come out of a bad breakup. She starts a new job at a school and finds out her best friend’s brother Foster is a EA at the school. They have known each other since they were kids and now will be working together.
Foster’s friends have been trying to set him up on dates and nothing has been working out for him. So he tries something on his own.
Sophie and Foster both need dates for upcoming events so they decide to “fake date” to these events. However their fake dating turns into dating through the alphabet. I just love their choices for dates dependent on the letter they are on.
This book had it all for me. It is a slow burn (but you can feel the sexual tension building), fake dating, best friend’s brother, second chance and spice. 🔥
This is book three of the series and I do recommend reading An Unexpected Path and Years in the Making first.
I will read anything that Megan McSpadden @authormeganmcspadden writes. She is an auto-buy author for me.
This book is out now and you will want to read it!!
Foster…..the perfect book boyfriend! ❤️
I thought Meg couldn’t top Bennett or Teddy but she did!
Sophie (daughter of Karl and Nancy Hore) has just come out of a bad breakup. She starts a new job at a school and finds out her best friend’s brother Foster is a EA at the school. They have known each other since they were kids and now will be working together.
Foster’s friends have been trying to set him up on dates and nothing has been working out for him. So he tries something on his own.
Sophie and Foster both need dates for upcoming events so they decide to “fake date” to these events. However their fake dating turns into dating through the alphabet. I just love their choices for dates dependent on the letter they are on.
This book had it all for me. It is a slow burn (but you can feel the sexual tension building), fake dating, best friend’s brother, second chance and spice. 🔥
This is book three of the series and I do recommend reading An Unexpected Path and Years in the Making first.
I will read anything that Megan McSpadden @authormeganmcspadden writes. She is an auto-buy author for me.
This book is out now and you will want to read it!!
April 13, 2025
Perfection!
This entire series has been wonderful. If you haven't read the first two books yet, please do!
In Meg's first book, we met Bennett, who was, quite honestly, one of the best book boyfriends ever. I didn't think she'd be able to top him. Now, in The ABCs of You and Me, she introduced us to Foster. Damn, this man is perfect in every way! This love story was so wonderful.
It officially publishes on April 1st, so be ready! I will be posting a more in-depth and detailed review soon, but I just wanted to let everyone know now that this one is worthy of all the stars!
This entire series has been wonderful. If you haven't read the first two books yet, please do!
In Meg's first book, we met Bennett, who was, quite honestly, one of the best book boyfriends ever. I didn't think she'd be able to top him. Now, in The ABCs of You and Me, she introduced us to Foster. Damn, this man is perfect in every way! This love story was so wonderful.
It officially publishes on April 1st, so be ready! I will be posting a more in-depth and detailed review soon, but I just wanted to let everyone know now that this one is worthy of all the stars!
April 9, 2025
Title:
The ABCs of You & Me
Author: Megan McSpadden
Series: Right Time, Right Place #3
Genre: Romance
Rating: 5.00
Pub Date: April 1st, 2025
I received a complimentary eARC from the author via Luna Literary in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. #Gifted
T H R E E • W O R D S
Playful • Witty • Swoony
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Sometimes falling in love is as easy as ABC.
Sophie Hore is ready for a fresh start. Five months after the end of a toxic relationship, she’s excited to take on her new role as a school social worker. But her excitement for the new job takes a surprising turn when on her first day she comes face to face with Foster, her best friend’s brother and the boy she fell in love with at five years old.
Foster Walsh loves his work as an educational assistant despite the ceaseless remarks of disappointment from his family. When he unexpectedly spots Sophie standing at his classroom door one morning, memories of their youth resurface and ignite long buried feelings for his sister’s best friend.
With an upcoming alumni event, Sophie turns to Foster for help. In a bold move, Foster agrees to be her date—under one condition: Sophie will accompany him to an annual barbeque as his girlfriend, in hopes that it will give him a break from his matchmaker friends’ relentless attempts of finding him “the one.”
What begins as an innocent arrangement spirals into a whirlwind of "friend dates" through the alphabet, each testing their creativity to not just come up with a date but keep their feelings under wraps. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
💭 T H O U G H T S
The ABCs of You & Me from Canadian indie author Megan McSpadden was one of my most anticipated romance releases of 2025. It is Book 3 in the Right Time, Right Place series of books that take place in the same universe, with each book featuring a different couple. Book 2 Years in the Making was one of my top romance years last year, so I was super excited to get a copy of this one before release.
Meg's characterization is unparalleled!
Foster and Sophie are so wholesome and relatable. I adored the educational assistant/social worker workplace romance angle. Their childhood friendship provides a solid foundation for their relationship to blossom, and as it progresses their growing trust and intimacy leads to explosive chemistry. Of course, the side characters are just as good. There are cameos from some beloved characters from previous books and the introduction of some new gems, Pete (sweetest kid ever) and Gary (a ginger cat with all the personality). The found family trope continues to be strong here.
Told through dual POVs, I absolutely LOVED the concept of (fake) dating through the alphabet. Meg combines effortless banter, heartfelt scenes, and humour to deliver so many standout moments. I particularly loved Foster cooking for her and expanding her palette, Sophie showing up at the vet's office, and the 'junk' date. The plot isn't all fun and games, there is some real depth and healing for both MCs. Sophie is recovering from a toxic relationship and Foster is dealing with the unnecessary and careless remarks and expectations from his own family.
Meg does all of the little things right - including recipes, a companion playlist, the little doodles. Even her acknowledgements are 5 stars!
The ABCs of You & Me felt like coming home at the end of the day to a cozy, relaxing abode. In a world currently filled with so much chaos and uncertainty, it offered the ideal feel-good escape I so desperately needed. It can be read as a standalone, but I'd highly recommend reading An Unexpected Path and Years in the Making first to get the full Meg experience - this world and its characters are chef's kiss. It's still early in 2025, yet it's already sage to say this one will be finding its way onto my end-of-the-year favourite list and I cannot wait for Nancy and Karl's story.
📚 R E A D • I F • Y O U • L I K E
• furry companions
• best friend's brother
• Abby Jimenez
⚠️ CW: sexual content, toxic relationship, gaslighting, emotional abuse, cursing, blood, pregnancy, abortion
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Bullshit wrapped in horseshit, deep fried in a big old vat of denial."
"Only you could romanticize my least favourite ADHD trait."
Author: Megan McSpadden
Series: Right Time, Right Place #3
Genre: Romance
Rating: 5.00
Pub Date: April 1st, 2025
I received a complimentary eARC from the author via Luna Literary in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. #Gifted
T H R E E • W O R D S
Playful • Witty • Swoony
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Sometimes falling in love is as easy as ABC.
Sophie Hore is ready for a fresh start. Five months after the end of a toxic relationship, she’s excited to take on her new role as a school social worker. But her excitement for the new job takes a surprising turn when on her first day she comes face to face with Foster, her best friend’s brother and the boy she fell in love with at five years old.
Foster Walsh loves his work as an educational assistant despite the ceaseless remarks of disappointment from his family. When he unexpectedly spots Sophie standing at his classroom door one morning, memories of their youth resurface and ignite long buried feelings for his sister’s best friend.
With an upcoming alumni event, Sophie turns to Foster for help. In a bold move, Foster agrees to be her date—under one condition: Sophie will accompany him to an annual barbeque as his girlfriend, in hopes that it will give him a break from his matchmaker friends’ relentless attempts of finding him “the one.”
What begins as an innocent arrangement spirals into a whirlwind of "friend dates" through the alphabet, each testing their creativity to not just come up with a date but keep their feelings under wraps. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
💭 T H O U G H T S
The ABCs of You & Me from Canadian indie author Megan McSpadden was one of my most anticipated romance releases of 2025. It is Book 3 in the Right Time, Right Place series of books that take place in the same universe, with each book featuring a different couple. Book 2 Years in the Making was one of my top romance years last year, so I was super excited to get a copy of this one before release.
Meg's characterization is unparalleled!
Foster and Sophie are so wholesome and relatable. I adored the educational assistant/social worker workplace romance angle. Their childhood friendship provides a solid foundation for their relationship to blossom, and as it progresses their growing trust and intimacy leads to explosive chemistry. Of course, the side characters are just as good. There are cameos from some beloved characters from previous books and the introduction of some new gems, Pete (sweetest kid ever) and Gary (a ginger cat with all the personality). The found family trope continues to be strong here.
Told through dual POVs, I absolutely LOVED the concept of (fake) dating through the alphabet. Meg combines effortless banter, heartfelt scenes, and humour to deliver so many standout moments. I particularly loved Foster cooking for her and expanding her palette, Sophie showing up at the vet's office, and the 'junk' date. The plot isn't all fun and games, there is some real depth and healing for both MCs. Sophie is recovering from a toxic relationship and Foster is dealing with the unnecessary and careless remarks and expectations from his own family.
Meg does all of the little things right - including recipes, a companion playlist, the little doodles. Even her acknowledgements are 5 stars!
The ABCs of You & Me felt like coming home at the end of the day to a cozy, relaxing abode. In a world currently filled with so much chaos and uncertainty, it offered the ideal feel-good escape I so desperately needed. It can be read as a standalone, but I'd highly recommend reading An Unexpected Path and Years in the Making first to get the full Meg experience - this world and its characters are chef's kiss. It's still early in 2025, yet it's already sage to say this one will be finding its way onto my end-of-the-year favourite list and I cannot wait for Nancy and Karl's story.
📚 R E A D • I F • Y O U • L I K E
• furry companions
• best friend's brother
• Abby Jimenez
⚠️ CW: sexual content, toxic relationship, gaslighting, emotional abuse, cursing, blood, pregnancy, abortion
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Bullshit wrapped in horseshit, deep fried in a big old vat of denial."
"Only you could romanticize my least favourite ADHD trait."
April 6, 2025
The ABCs of You and Me by Megan McSpadden is the perfect blend of sweet, witty, and heartwarming romance that left me smiling long after I finished reading. Sophie and Foster swept me off my feet from the very first page! Megan created two lovable characters whose chemistry jumped off the page and pulled me into their world.
I absolutely adored how the story unfolded in such an easy, yet engaging way. Each chapter had a perfect balance of charm and emotion, and I found myself smiling and swooning at every turn. The relationship between Sophie and Foster felt so real, with the right mix of laughter, tension, and tender moments that made their connection feel incredibly genuine.
Sophie and Foster were both wonderfully relatable and well-developed characters, each dealing with their own personal struggles while navigating the complexities of their relationship. Their journey from friendship to something more was heartwarming, with just the right amount of tension and tenderness. The chemistry between them was instant, and their growth, individually and as a couple, was beautifully portrayed, and I couldn’t help but root for them all the way through.
What I loved most about this book was their effortless banter and the clever "friend dates" through the alphabet, which added an extra layer of fun and creativity to their story. Each date was more inventive than the last, and I couldn’t wait to see where the alphabet would take them next.
Megan’s writing is sharp and witty, and she has a fantastic way of capturing the joy, vulnerability, and excitement of falling in love, and The ABCs of You and Me was a perfect escape into a world of slow burn romance that felt genuine and uplifting.
It was delightful to be back in this world with cameos from Marley, Bennett, and the Hores. And I cannot express how much I’m looking forward to Nancy and Karl’s story. I loved this one so much and I couldn't put it down, and I know I'll be thinking about Sophie and Foster long after turning the last page. Highly recommend!
Thank you to Luna Literary Management and Megan for the arc.
I absolutely adored how the story unfolded in such an easy, yet engaging way. Each chapter had a perfect balance of charm and emotion, and I found myself smiling and swooning at every turn. The relationship between Sophie and Foster felt so real, with the right mix of laughter, tension, and tender moments that made their connection feel incredibly genuine.
Sophie and Foster were both wonderfully relatable and well-developed characters, each dealing with their own personal struggles while navigating the complexities of their relationship. Their journey from friendship to something more was heartwarming, with just the right amount of tension and tenderness. The chemistry between them was instant, and their growth, individually and as a couple, was beautifully portrayed, and I couldn’t help but root for them all the way through.
What I loved most about this book was their effortless banter and the clever "friend dates" through the alphabet, which added an extra layer of fun and creativity to their story. Each date was more inventive than the last, and I couldn’t wait to see where the alphabet would take them next.
Megan’s writing is sharp and witty, and she has a fantastic way of capturing the joy, vulnerability, and excitement of falling in love, and The ABCs of You and Me was a perfect escape into a world of slow burn romance that felt genuine and uplifting.
It was delightful to be back in this world with cameos from Marley, Bennett, and the Hores. And I cannot express how much I’m looking forward to Nancy and Karl’s story. I loved this one so much and I couldn't put it down, and I know I'll be thinking about Sophie and Foster long after turning the last page. Highly recommend!
Thank you to Luna Literary Management and Megan for the arc.
April 1, 2025
This is the third book written by Megan and it is amazing! Once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down.
Sophie Hore is ready for a fresh start after getting out of a toxic relationship. When she starts her new role as a school social worker she never expected to run into Foster Walsh, her best friend’s brother and the guy she fell in love with when she was younger.
Foster Walsh loves his work as an educational assistant despite the ongoing remarks of disappointment from his family. When he spots Sophie standing at his classroom door her first morning at his school, memories resurface and ignite long buried feelings for his sister's best friend.
What begins as an innocent arrangement to help each other out as fake dates spirals into a whirlwind of "friend dates" through the alphabet. Both Foster and Sophie use their creativity to come up with date ideas all while trying to keep their feelings under wraps. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
I fell in love with Foster from the start, he is so sweet, protective and loving with Sophie, helping her overcome a toxic relationship and learning to open up again. The relationship they build while “fake dating” and coming up with creative ABC dates is so amazing to see. Foster is the type of man I hope my daughter meets, everyone deserves to have a man like Foster to love them.
Reading about the ABC dates has me wanting to do this with my husband and I’m sure everyone who reads this book will feel the same way. Who wouldn’t want to find fun and creative ways to bring more laughter and love into your relationship?
Sophie Hore is ready for a fresh start after getting out of a toxic relationship. When she starts her new role as a school social worker she never expected to run into Foster Walsh, her best friend’s brother and the guy she fell in love with when she was younger.
Foster Walsh loves his work as an educational assistant despite the ongoing remarks of disappointment from his family. When he spots Sophie standing at his classroom door her first morning at his school, memories resurface and ignite long buried feelings for his sister's best friend.
What begins as an innocent arrangement to help each other out as fake dates spirals into a whirlwind of "friend dates" through the alphabet. Both Foster and Sophie use their creativity to come up with date ideas all while trying to keep their feelings under wraps. As the line between pretend and reality blurs, are they prepared for where the alphabet leads?
I fell in love with Foster from the start, he is so sweet, protective and loving with Sophie, helping her overcome a toxic relationship and learning to open up again. The relationship they build while “fake dating” and coming up with creative ABC dates is so amazing to see. Foster is the type of man I hope my daughter meets, everyone deserves to have a man like Foster to love them.
Reading about the ABC dates has me wanting to do this with my husband and I’m sure everyone who reads this book will feel the same way. Who wouldn’t want to find fun and creative ways to bring more laughter and love into your relationship?
March 31, 2025
It took me a minute to get into this one but once I did, I couldn’t stop!! I am so obsessed with Foster and Sophie. Almost as obsessed as they are with using the word “friend” in this book 😂
Sophie is a character that is very easy to relate to. From the beginning you understand why Sophie is so hesitant to trust anyone but as the story continues and you get a deep dive into her past relationship you start to realize how bad it really was and how strong she truly is. For most of this book I just wanted to give Sophie a big hug and tell her that everything will be okay. I loved being able to watch her fall in love with Foster and coming to the realization that her feelings are real and this time it is completely different from her past relationship.
Foster is actually an angel sent from heaven in the form of a very tall ginger with a matching ginger cat named Gary. The way he doesn’t pity Sophie and just lets her shine and take her time to come to terms with her feelings is absolutely beautiful. Instead of pushing her to talk about things, he brings her cookies or makes her food and lets her just be herself. I also love his relationship with Pete. You can really tell how much Foster loves the people in his life and how his love for them affects those people. He loves so fiercely and will stop at nothing to make the people around him feel that love and support.
Also I’m with Sophie, chicken wings with ranch is wayyy better than chicken wings with blue 🤢 cheese 🤢
I would like to add that this book does cover some sensitive topics such as emotionally abusive relationships (not between the main characters) and abortion. If these topics are triggering for you, I’d recommend taking your time and maybe deciding if this is a book you’d want to read or not.
Sophie is a character that is very easy to relate to. From the beginning you understand why Sophie is so hesitant to trust anyone but as the story continues and you get a deep dive into her past relationship you start to realize how bad it really was and how strong she truly is. For most of this book I just wanted to give Sophie a big hug and tell her that everything will be okay. I loved being able to watch her fall in love with Foster and coming to the realization that her feelings are real and this time it is completely different from her past relationship.
Foster is actually an angel sent from heaven in the form of a very tall ginger with a matching ginger cat named Gary. The way he doesn’t pity Sophie and just lets her shine and take her time to come to terms with her feelings is absolutely beautiful. Instead of pushing her to talk about things, he brings her cookies or makes her food and lets her just be herself. I also love his relationship with Pete. You can really tell how much Foster loves the people in his life and how his love for them affects those people. He loves so fiercely and will stop at nothing to make the people around him feel that love and support.
Also I’m with Sophie, chicken wings with ranch is wayyy better than chicken wings with blue 🤢 cheese 🤢
I would like to add that this book does cover some sensitive topics such as emotionally abusive relationships (not between the main characters) and abortion. If these topics are triggering for you, I’d recommend taking your time and maybe deciding if this is a book you’d want to read or not.
April 4, 2025
A cozy Rom-com...
Sophie gets out of a toxic relationship. She also decides to get a new job at a school. She ends up running into her childhood crush. He happens to work at the same school. These are such loveable characters. You can't help but fall for them. I enjoyed their chemistry, and nothing felt forced or weird when it came to their relationship. They were made fr each other littery. I honestly felt like I was in the book with them. I wish I had friends like them
There is a BBQ they both got invited to. Shopie's ex is going to the same BBQ. Foster agrees to go as her plus one but only as "friends." This turns into a stick situation because they keep going on "friend dates" that are ABCs inspired. Each letter gets more creative. As they continue to go on these dates, lines get blurred, and things get sticky... things spiral into more than just friends.
The banter was so good i found myself laughing throughout the book. With some nice inside jokes. If you know you know...
Slow burns get me every time. I keep saying I'll stop reading slow burn because I get so frustrated, but by the end, I'm usually happy. it's worth the wait. This is one of these. It was so cute! It's definitely worth the wait. This was definitely worth the read.. I highlighted the shit out of this book. I can't wait to read more from this author.
Foster is book boyfriend material. Nerdy tattoos, he can cook/bake. He even has a kitty with the name Gary. Foster is just so sweet and kind. You'll just eat him up.
Sophie gets out of a toxic relationship. She also decides to get a new job at a school. She ends up running into her childhood crush. He happens to work at the same school. These are such loveable characters. You can't help but fall for them. I enjoyed their chemistry, and nothing felt forced or weird when it came to their relationship. They were made fr each other littery. I honestly felt like I was in the book with them. I wish I had friends like them
There is a BBQ they both got invited to. Shopie's ex is going to the same BBQ. Foster agrees to go as her plus one but only as "friends." This turns into a stick situation because they keep going on "friend dates" that are ABCs inspired. Each letter gets more creative. As they continue to go on these dates, lines get blurred, and things get sticky... things spiral into more than just friends.
The banter was so good i found myself laughing throughout the book. With some nice inside jokes. If you know you know...
Slow burns get me every time. I keep saying I'll stop reading slow burn because I get so frustrated, but by the end, I'm usually happy. it's worth the wait. This is one of these. It was so cute! It's definitely worth the wait. This was definitely worth the read.. I highlighted the shit out of this book. I can't wait to read more from this author.
Foster is book boyfriend material. Nerdy tattoos, he can cook/bake. He even has a kitty with the name Gary. Foster is just so sweet and kind. You'll just eat him up.
April 3, 2025
This book was utter perfection!!
If you are looking for a romcom full of sunshine, coziness, and pure joy this is the book for you. Meg has truly outdone herself with this one - she writes real characters that have hearts of gold, but are also real with their flaws and attributes. Foster however? Oh, my.
Sophie Hore has been a beautiful character since the very beginning, but in this one we really get to learn about her and her past. She just got out of a toxic and abusive relationship and kept it hidden from so many people that she's really struggling to open up and share now. She takes on a fresh start as a social worker at an elementary school which also happens to be the same place a childhood friend works as an educational assistant (EA).
Foster is just... delicious. He's 6'4, he's got tattoos, he's a total NERD(!!), loves to cook and bake, is a cat daddy (which has never done it for me before but now? Bring on the cats!), and has the sweetest and kindest personality of all. He's truly making a difference in kids lives, and the way in which he is doing that is absolutely beautiful.
These two together are amazing - full of witty and sassy banter, joy, humor, and so much love shared between them. It's a really beautiful thing and when they start going on "friend dates", I swear I swooned. The entire concept of ABC dates was just the cutest I've ever read and the level of creativity blew me away.
This book just has it all - and if you've read the first two books in this series, then I am beyond giddy to say that you do get to see the others and boy oh boy is it worth everything!
I cried, I swooned, and I just revelled in the happiness and love that Meg poured into this book. It's truly incredible and I wish that absolutely everyone could read this amazing book and meet these characters.
If you are looking for a romcom full of sunshine, coziness, and pure joy this is the book for you. Meg has truly outdone herself with this one - she writes real characters that have hearts of gold, but are also real with their flaws and attributes. Foster however? Oh, my.
Sophie Hore has been a beautiful character since the very beginning, but in this one we really get to learn about her and her past. She just got out of a toxic and abusive relationship and kept it hidden from so many people that she's really struggling to open up and share now. She takes on a fresh start as a social worker at an elementary school which also happens to be the same place a childhood friend works as an educational assistant (EA).
Foster is just... delicious. He's 6'4, he's got tattoos, he's a total NERD(!!), loves to cook and bake, is a cat daddy (which has never done it for me before but now? Bring on the cats!), and has the sweetest and kindest personality of all. He's truly making a difference in kids lives, and the way in which he is doing that is absolutely beautiful.
These two together are amazing - full of witty and sassy banter, joy, humor, and so much love shared between them. It's a really beautiful thing and when they start going on "friend dates", I swear I swooned. The entire concept of ABC dates was just the cutest I've ever read and the level of creativity blew me away.
This book just has it all - and if you've read the first two books in this series, then I am beyond giddy to say that you do get to see the others and boy oh boy is it worth everything!
I cried, I swooned, and I just revelled in the happiness and love that Meg poured into this book. It's truly incredible and I wish that absolutely everyone could read this amazing book and meet these characters.
March 30, 2025
This book was really cute!! I so enjoyed reading this one! The premise of the friend dates going through alphabet was super unique and absolutely adorable!! Sophie was a great FMC, I really loved seeing her interactions with her kids through the story, as well as with her friends and family! It added an extra bit of dynamics to her personality and her story! And Foster was absolutely adorable as an MMC!! I loved how the two of them just seamlessly went from friends to fake dates to... more! They were absolutely the sweetest, and the way they were so protective of each other and equally supportive of each other was so incredibly heartwarming! I just really loved watching them come together in the way that they did! Plus I absolutely loved these side characters!! Admittedly, I have not read the first two books in this series, but having gotten to see the glimpses of them in this book, I am absolutely going to be going back and reading them because this cast of characters were so much fun!! And Pete?? He has my whole heart, and he's the best, and you cannot convince me otherwise. Overall, this was absolutely an amazing book, and I loved every second of it!! 4.5 stars; 2.75 chili peppers
Tropes:
- Best Friend's Brother
- Fake Dating
- Hurt/Comfort
- Friends to Lovers
- Workplace Romance
- Meddling Family
Tropes:
- Best Friend's Brother
- Fake Dating
- Hurt/Comfort
- Friends to Lovers
- Workplace Romance
- Meddling Family
April 7, 2025
Oh my heck. Let me just say, I’m obsessed with a certain redheaded EA. I mean, really…what’s not to love?!
Sophie and Foster’s story isn’t just in this book, it spans years before we get a glimpse into their dynamic. I thought the author did a great job giving us some insight into how they worked as young kids leading up to their current selves, without it dominating the story too much.
While neither of them expected to find the other like they did, it couldn’t have been more perfect. There’s something about fake dating that just makes me giggle constantly. I loved itttt! Their relationship felt so natural as a reader and I really appreciated that I could almost see the banter and friendship like it was really happening. Props to Megan McSpadden for writing such a beautiful story! The burn is slooowwww but it’s PERFECTION.
Foster is just UGH. AMAZING. For about a billion reasons, all of which you can find out if you read this book. If you like fairly nerdy, tall, delicious MMCs with the ability to actually act like an adult, this one is for you. He’s on my top 25 list now, that’s for sure! And he works with kids…come on, what else can we ask for?
Sophie is a strong, independent woman who is struggling with her sense of self after a horrible breakup. As a woman who has made it out of relationships just like the one depicted, it was great to see her truly moving on and finding happiness for herself. Grief isn’t linear and healing looks different for everyone. You go girl!!
I absolutely adored The ABCs of You & Me and can’t wait for more from this author. Thank you to Luna Literary and Megan McSpadden for the gifted review copy!
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Sophie and Foster’s story isn’t just in this book, it spans years before we get a glimpse into their dynamic. I thought the author did a great job giving us some insight into how they worked as young kids leading up to their current selves, without it dominating the story too much.
While neither of them expected to find the other like they did, it couldn’t have been more perfect. There’s something about fake dating that just makes me giggle constantly. I loved itttt! Their relationship felt so natural as a reader and I really appreciated that I could almost see the banter and friendship like it was really happening. Props to Megan McSpadden for writing such a beautiful story! The burn is slooowwww but it’s PERFECTION.
Foster is just UGH. AMAZING. For about a billion reasons, all of which you can find out if you read this book. If you like fairly nerdy, tall, delicious MMCs with the ability to actually act like an adult, this one is for you. He’s on my top 25 list now, that’s for sure! And he works with kids…come on, what else can we ask for?
Sophie is a strong, independent woman who is struggling with her sense of self after a horrible breakup. As a woman who has made it out of relationships just like the one depicted, it was great to see her truly moving on and finding happiness for herself. Grief isn’t linear and healing looks different for everyone. You go girl!!
I absolutely adored The ABCs of You & Me and can’t wait for more from this author. Thank you to Luna Literary and Megan McSpadden for the gifted review copy!
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