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Spicy in Seattle #3
Dearly Unbeloved
She needs a wife to secure a promotion. Her roommate needs a wife to claim her inheritance. A marriage of convenience is the perfect solution—if only they didn’t hate each other.
Rose Cannon might not be thriving, but she’s doing her best. Her relationship with her family is rocky, she’s not great with people, and sometimes she can’t make herself get out of bed. Work is the one place she’s perfect—until she lies to her boss and pretends to be engaged to the messy roommate she loathes.
Sierra Hayashi has bigger problems than her stuck up roommate. The deadline for the inheritance she’s counting on is fast approaching, and she still hasn’t done the one thing she needs to do to claim it: get married. Easier said than done, considering she ends every relationship after three months.
When a drunk night in Vegas presents Rose and Sierra with an answer to their problems, they face a new challenge: can they survive staying married when they despise each other? Or will pretending to be in love unravel everything they think they hate about each other?
Dearly Unbeloved is a spicy sapphic romance. It contains explicit sexual content and sensitive topics. Thorough content warnings can be found on the author’s website.
Rose Cannon might not be thriving, but she’s doing her best. Her relationship with her family is rocky, she’s not great with people, and sometimes she can’t make herself get out of bed. Work is the one place she’s perfect—until she lies to her boss and pretends to be engaged to the messy roommate she loathes.
Sierra Hayashi has bigger problems than her stuck up roommate. The deadline for the inheritance she’s counting on is fast approaching, and she still hasn’t done the one thing she needs to do to claim it: get married. Easier said than done, considering she ends every relationship after three months.
When a drunk night in Vegas presents Rose and Sierra with an answer to their problems, they face a new challenge: can they survive staying married when they despise each other? Or will pretending to be in love unravel everything they think they hate about each other?
Dearly Unbeloved is a spicy sapphic romance. It contains explicit sexual content and sensitive topics. Thorough content warnings can be found on the author’s website.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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About the author
Sophie Snow
8 books369 followersSophie Snow lives in Scotland with her husband and cat, Pumpkin (who she loves dearly, even if he does bite.)
She writes spicy romance books with messy, queer characters and too many Taylor Swift references to count. She has been in love with love stories for as long as she can remember, and writing them as songs and novels since she was twelve.
A forest fairy in a past life, Sophie loves spending time in nature, drinking too much coffee, and trying out more hobbies than she can keep up with.
She writes spicy romance books with messy, queer characters and too many Taylor Swift references to count. She has been in love with love stories for as long as she can remember, and writing them as songs and novels since she was twelve.
A forest fairy in a past life, Sophie loves spending time in nature, drinking too much coffee, and trying out more hobbies than she can keep up with.
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July 2, 2025
A sapphic romance that I'd been anticipating, and it didn’t disappoint. Rose and Sierra had the love-hate dynamic mastered perfectly, and I enjoyed the banter. Some parts were sweet, some emotional, and others oh so spicy. It was easy to follow, and I connected with the characters, especially Rose. Snow approached mental health topics with sensitivity and respect, so hats off to the author. I recommend giving this one a read.
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- Edna Buchanan
July 2, 2025
3.25 / 5 Stars
Kind of like an ECG heart monitor graph, this book had some really well-written moments (those are the metaphoric peaks) and then the rest was a bit of a plateau for me. This is the third book in Sophie Snow’s series set in Seattle. Rose and Sierra live together but on their best days, they annoy each other, and on their worst days, they straight up hate each other. But they have a lot of mutual friends, so they just avoid each other in their own apartment, until they are forced together on a girls’ trip. After one too many drinks, they end up married (as one does). And as much as they hate each other, staying married has some benefits – Sierra needs to be married in order to get her inheritance (which makes me laugh at how old timey that is) and Rose needs to be married to seem more social and approachable to get a promotion. And wouldn’t you know it, even though they hate each other, they think the other is hot. One thing definitely leads to another.
You will probably like this book if you like:
🌹 Hate to love (think less snarky banter, more “put your dishes away”)
🐍 Marriage of convenience
🌹 Roommates to lovers
🐍 Oops, we got drunk and got married in Vegas
🌹 Opposites attract
🐍 Mental health rep
There were some really high highs in this book. The discussions of mental health (depression and self-harm especially) were particularly well-written. Both Rose and Sierra have dealt with negative mental health and help each other through those moments. I found that the progression from annoyed roommates to lovers to in love was well done and felt natural because you could see them starting to care for each other little by little. And I admire their pragmatism in saying “we’re married and we’re horny so why not sleep with each other?” Honestly, why not? It’s already messy with a fake marriage and they're sexually compatible so go get them!
But beyond those high points, I felt a tad bit bored. The writing was really competently done and it's hard for me to really put my finger on why I wasn’t hooked by this story. I think a part of it may be because of the series. While this is a standalone book, Rose and Sierra spend a lot of time with the characters from the other books (Sierra works with characters from the first two books and Rose is related to a character from the second book). And while I understood what was happening, I wasn’t invested in that group of characters the same way I think I would have been if I had read the rest of the series. I think with other interconnected series this is less of a concern, but with this one, I would recommend reading the first two books to enhance the experience for this book.
Sophie Snow has a really comprehensive list of content warnings (which is a huge plus) so definitely check those out in case anything is triggering.
Thank you Sophie Snow and Love Notes PR for providing the eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: July 1, 2025
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Pre-Read Thoughts: Here I am again, picking a book just because I love the cover. I am who I am. What can you do? 😆
Kind of like an ECG heart monitor graph, this book had some really well-written moments (those are the metaphoric peaks) and then the rest was a bit of a plateau for me. This is the third book in Sophie Snow’s series set in Seattle. Rose and Sierra live together but on their best days, they annoy each other, and on their worst days, they straight up hate each other. But they have a lot of mutual friends, so they just avoid each other in their own apartment, until they are forced together on a girls’ trip. After one too many drinks, they end up married (as one does). And as much as they hate each other, staying married has some benefits – Sierra needs to be married in order to get her inheritance (which makes me laugh at how old timey that is) and Rose needs to be married to seem more social and approachable to get a promotion. And wouldn’t you know it, even though they hate each other, they think the other is hot. One thing definitely leads to another.
You will probably like this book if you like:
🌹 Hate to love (think less snarky banter, more “put your dishes away”)
🐍 Marriage of convenience
🌹 Roommates to lovers
🐍 Oops, we got drunk and got married in Vegas
🌹 Opposites attract
🐍 Mental health rep
There were some really high highs in this book. The discussions of mental health (depression and self-harm especially) were particularly well-written. Both Rose and Sierra have dealt with negative mental health and help each other through those moments. I found that the progression from annoyed roommates to lovers to in love was well done and felt natural because you could see them starting to care for each other little by little. And I admire their pragmatism in saying “we’re married and we’re horny so why not sleep with each other?” Honestly, why not? It’s already messy with a fake marriage and they're sexually compatible so go get them!
But beyond those high points, I felt a tad bit bored. The writing was really competently done and it's hard for me to really put my finger on why I wasn’t hooked by this story. I think a part of it may be because of the series. While this is a standalone book, Rose and Sierra spend a lot of time with the characters from the other books (Sierra works with characters from the first two books and Rose is related to a character from the second book). And while I understood what was happening, I wasn’t invested in that group of characters the same way I think I would have been if I had read the rest of the series. I think with other interconnected series this is less of a concern, but with this one, I would recommend reading the first two books to enhance the experience for this book.
Sophie Snow has a really comprehensive list of content warnings (which is a huge plus) so definitely check those out in case anything is triggering.
Thank you Sophie Snow and Love Notes PR for providing the eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: July 1, 2025
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Pre-Read Thoughts: Here I am again, picking a book just because I love the cover. I am who I am. What can you do? 😆
November 20, 2025
Dearly Unbeloved is the third book in the Spicy in Seattle series by Sophie Snow. To date, it is the only sapphic romance in the series and the first book I have read by this author. Although many characters and relationships were established in previous books, and it took a few minutes to understand how they all relate to one another, this did not diminish the impact of Rose and Sierra’s story. Reading them out of order will give spoilers.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from start to finish.
Rose and Sierra are roommates who passionately dislike each other. On a girls’ trip to Las Vegas, they become blackout drunk and wake up married. Although they have reasons to carry on the farce, feelings happen, and the situation becomes more complex. This book features a plethora of tropes, troping as they do, and I love them all, including enemies-to-lovers, fake relationships, marriage of convenience, opposites attract, roommates, and more. While the outcome is expected, the journey is thoughtful and entertaining, addressing several heavy topics in a balanced and satisfying way. Trigger warnings are listed at the beginning and are worth noting.
Sierra and Rose each follow parallel personal growth paths—one sexual, the other emotional. The author does an excellent job of creating a beautiful, safe, and intimate space for the couple to explore their relationship. Consent and communication are key. I give the steamy scenes 5 pair of foggy glasses out of 5.
Although their emotional development presents a greater challenge, they make clear strides. Mental health issues are addressed with sensitivity and supported by thoughtful coping strategies.
The author’s strength lies in the gentle and nuanced depiction of the characters’ discovery of their respective physical and emotional needs, and their journey toward self-worth. The portrayal of healing sibling relationships in response to toxic parenting is also well executed and constitutes an important part of the story.
This book is a five-star read for me, and I would gladly read more sapphic fiction by Sophie Snow.
#oppositesattract #roommates #enemiestolovers #dysfunctionalfamily #foundfamily #largefamily #Seattle #WOC #Vegaswedding #scientist #lawassistant #icequeen #fakerelationship #mentalhealthrep #depression #domsub #spicy #siblingrelationships #lefthandedmaincharacter #softkink #thirdactbreakup #safeword #nostrings #polyrep #bodypositivity #selfharm #HEA #epilogue
I received this ARC from Love Notes PR. This is my honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from start to finish.
Rose and Sierra are roommates who passionately dislike each other. On a girls’ trip to Las Vegas, they become blackout drunk and wake up married. Although they have reasons to carry on the farce, feelings happen, and the situation becomes more complex. This book features a plethora of tropes, troping as they do, and I love them all, including enemies-to-lovers, fake relationships, marriage of convenience, opposites attract, roommates, and more. While the outcome is expected, the journey is thoughtful and entertaining, addressing several heavy topics in a balanced and satisfying way. Trigger warnings are listed at the beginning and are worth noting.
Sierra and Rose each follow parallel personal growth paths—one sexual, the other emotional. The author does an excellent job of creating a beautiful, safe, and intimate space for the couple to explore their relationship. Consent and communication are key. I give the steamy scenes 5 pair of foggy glasses out of 5.
Although their emotional development presents a greater challenge, they make clear strides. Mental health issues are addressed with sensitivity and supported by thoughtful coping strategies.
The author’s strength lies in the gentle and nuanced depiction of the characters’ discovery of their respective physical and emotional needs, and their journey toward self-worth. The portrayal of healing sibling relationships in response to toxic parenting is also well executed and constitutes an important part of the story.
This book is a five-star read for me, and I would gladly read more sapphic fiction by Sophie Snow.
#oppositesattract #roommates #enemiestolovers #dysfunctionalfamily #foundfamily #largefamily #Seattle #WOC #Vegaswedding #scientist #lawassistant #icequeen #fakerelationship #mentalhealthrep #depression #domsub #spicy #siblingrelationships #lefthandedmaincharacter #softkink #thirdactbreakup #safeword #nostrings #polyrep #bodypositivity #selfharm #HEA #epilogue
I received this ARC from Love Notes PR. This is my honest review.
July 6, 2025
3.75 ⭐
So, this is my first FF book (with spice, I mean) and I think I'm into it! I'm glad I requested this ARC (but it was before my reading slump so I had a hard time starting to read it).
I really enjoy this author's writing so I know I'll read her next book too (also this is about Xan and I'm very curious about him).
When I read the previous book, I thought I was going to like Sierra more than Rose but, surprise, I actually felt way more connected to Rose. I loved her character development, she changed but also, stayed the way she was? I loved it.
I liked Sierra too but I admit, the miscommunication part coming mostly from her made me so mad. I can understand her point of view, the way she breaks up with people before they have a chance to do it to her. But in this story, with Rose and at her age, I thought it was kind of immature, especially after she had that talk about this with her brother. This miscommunication felt forced and that's why I can't give a 5 stars rating to this book. I'm not against all miscommunication but this one was... not for me. And the resolution? It felt lazy, too. What if Rose never got hurt? Because I'm pretty sure Sierra wasn't going to do anything to get Rose back.
So yeah, I really enjoyed it but I'm not a big fan of the 3rd act break-up at all.
Thanks to LoveNotesPR and Sophie Snow for this free copy.
So, this is my first FF book (with spice, I mean) and I think I'm into it! I'm glad I requested this ARC (but it was before my reading slump so I had a hard time starting to read it).
I really enjoy this author's writing so I know I'll read her next book too (also this is about Xan and I'm very curious about him).
When I read the previous book, I thought I was going to like Sierra more than Rose but, surprise, I actually felt way more connected to Rose. I loved her character development, she changed but also, stayed the way she was? I loved it.
I liked Sierra too but I admit, the miscommunication part coming mostly from her made me so mad. I can understand her point of view, the way she breaks up with people before they have a chance to do it to her. But in this story, with Rose and at her age, I thought it was kind of immature, especially after she had that talk about this with her brother. This miscommunication felt forced and that's why I can't give a 5 stars rating to this book. I'm not against all miscommunication but this one was... not for me. And the resolution? It felt lazy, too. What if Rose never got hurt? Because I'm pretty sure Sierra wasn't going to do anything to get Rose back.
So yeah, I really enjoyed it but I'm not a big fan of the 3rd act break-up at all.
Thanks to LoveNotesPR and Sophie Snow for this free copy.
July 3, 2025
4 stars.
"Dearly Unbeloved" by Sophie Snow is the third novel in the fabulous Spicy in Seattle series. I thoroughly enjoyed Rose and Sierra's FF fake marriage of convenience after a night in Vegas/forced proximity/enemies-to-lovers tale with a touch of "that's my wife" for good measure. They both start the book as roommates who haaaaaaaaaate each other and don't get along, but after they end up married, they agree to stay that way for a few months before Sierra's inheritance will pay out. Rose is up for a promotion, and Sierra wants to use her inheritance to help her sibling. Each of the characters undergoes a lot of growth throughout the duration of this story. They are both damaged in their own ways, but they work on their issues and their problems, slowly letting down their walls to let each other in. The mental health aspect of all three of Sophie Snow's books is handled with grace. The tension between the two of them is delicious and wonderful. The spice do be spicing in this one! I really enjoyed that aspect of the story and think it's all super well written. Overall, I found this to be a fast-paced, quick read with some good banter, some excellent character development, and even better spice.
Thank you to Sophie Snow and Love Notes PR for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
"Dearly Unbeloved" by Sophie Snow is the third novel in the fabulous Spicy in Seattle series. I thoroughly enjoyed Rose and Sierra's FF fake marriage of convenience after a night in Vegas/forced proximity/enemies-to-lovers tale with a touch of "that's my wife" for good measure. They both start the book as roommates who haaaaaaaaaate each other and don't get along, but after they end up married, they agree to stay that way for a few months before Sierra's inheritance will pay out. Rose is up for a promotion, and Sierra wants to use her inheritance to help her sibling. Each of the characters undergoes a lot of growth throughout the duration of this story. They are both damaged in their own ways, but they work on their issues and their problems, slowly letting down their walls to let each other in. The mental health aspect of all three of Sophie Snow's books is handled with grace. The tension between the two of them is delicious and wonderful. The spice do be spicing in this one! I really enjoyed that aspect of the story and think it's all super well written. Overall, I found this to be a fast-paced, quick read with some good banter, some excellent character development, and even better spice.
Thank you to Sophie Snow and Love Notes PR for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
August 21, 2025
Actual rating 4.25 ⭐️
soooo good!
soooo good!
December 21, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
I’m not going to lie, I thought this was going to be erotica basically. I’m so shocked how much I loved this story. It was hard to like Rose at first, but Sophie Snow did an amazing job on writing about crappy families and mental illness. I do think that how mean Rose was at times does prevent it from being a solid 5 stars, but considering how the rest of the novel went once she got her head out of her ass, it makes up for it.
Dearly Unbeloved was deeper than I ever imagined it could be. I think I saw the content warnings for a leash and collar and unfairly made judgements. Because I loved this. I loved the side characters. Shout out to Sophie for including little blurbs about them, because while it’s a standalone, the other characters on the series are important to the storyline and knowing them made a big difference. I almost like them enough to read their stories..almost, but I don’t read straight romances and I know this author writes a lot of spice. I would not be able to handle the amount of heterosexual nonsense aka straight sex😂😂
The little insight I was given before the first chapter and then the tidbits I learned throughout the story, made the ending believable. It made sense the side characters/ families reacted the way they did (trying to be vague to not give away spoilers).
Like I said, this was surprisingly deep and was such a beautiful story. It was also hilarious and I found myself laughing at loud at things the characters would say. The spice was amazing and while I’m not into some of the things Sierra and Rose were, the author did an amazing job at writing the scenes. I definitely recommend Dearly Unbeloved to any reader that loves sapphic romance.
I’m not going to lie, I thought this was going to be erotica basically. I’m so shocked how much I loved this story. It was hard to like Rose at first, but Sophie Snow did an amazing job on writing about crappy families and mental illness. I do think that how mean Rose was at times does prevent it from being a solid 5 stars, but considering how the rest of the novel went once she got her head out of her ass, it makes up for it.
Dearly Unbeloved was deeper than I ever imagined it could be. I think I saw the content warnings for a leash and collar and unfairly made judgements. Because I loved this. I loved the side characters. Shout out to Sophie for including little blurbs about them, because while it’s a standalone, the other characters on the series are important to the storyline and knowing them made a big difference. I almost like them enough to read their stories..almost, but I don’t read straight romances and I know this author writes a lot of spice. I would not be able to handle the amount of heterosexual nonsense aka straight sex😂😂
The little insight I was given before the first chapter and then the tidbits I learned throughout the story, made the ending believable. It made sense the side characters/ families reacted the way they did (trying to be vague to not give away spoilers).
Like I said, this was surprisingly deep and was such a beautiful story. It was also hilarious and I found myself laughing at loud at things the characters would say. The spice was amazing and while I’m not into some of the things Sierra and Rose were, the author did an amazing job at writing the scenes. I definitely recommend Dearly Unbeloved to any reader that loves sapphic romance.
July 3, 2025
I ate this up, I had a great time. I loved the characters and their representation, I related to Sierra a bit too much.
Their dynamic was good, I liked how the slowly opened up to each other, but I was not a fan of the third act breakup because of miscommunication.
Their dynamic was good, I liked how the slowly opened up to each other, but I was not a fan of the third act breakup because of miscommunication.
June 24, 2025
ARC REVIEW.
4⭐️
I really enjoyed this book and read it pretty quickly (for me). I loved getting to know Sierra and Rose, and quickly found myself hoping for the best for them and their story.
This book is a great read, a lil bit spicy and a whole lot emotional at times. Would recommend to those who like a good romance.
Thanks for the chance to read this as an ARC!
4⭐️
I really enjoyed this book and read it pretty quickly (for me). I loved getting to know Sierra and Rose, and quickly found myself hoping for the best for them and their story.
This book is a great read, a lil bit spicy and a whole lot emotional at times. Would recommend to those who like a good romance.
Thanks for the chance to read this as an ARC!
October 5, 2025
“You’re playing with fire, Sierra,” she says against my lips.
“Then light me up, Rosie.”
Somewhere between 2.75 and 3 stars. Enemies to lovers isn't my favourite trope, but I do enjoy it from time to time. I have to admit that the more I read contemporary enemies to lovers, the more I get a bit tired of it. In a contemporary setting, I need a really good reason for two people to be quote/unquote "enemies". Otherwise, it does feel kind of silly. And this did suffer from that, a little. We're following Rose and Sierra, who've been roommates for about a year. They know each other through mutual friends and family, but have never gotten along, and that hasn't changed since they started living together. After spending a weekend in Vegas with mutual friends, they wake up married. Their first reaction is horror and rushing to get a speedy annulment, but it turns out that staying married could be beneficial for them both. So they agree to remain hitched for three months, even though they can't stand each other.
And it turned into a cute romance... eventually. In addition to being enemies to lovers, Sierra and Rose also have an opposites-attract dynamic. This is usually something that I love. They butt heads about things in the apartment, their very different personalities, styles, ways of relating to other people. Rose is very by the book, set in her ways, an introvert who doesn't do well with socialising, and that fact is making it hard for her to move ahead in her job like she wants. Sierra is sunshiney, messy, a little chaotic. She wants to use the marriage to get an inheritance that her grandparents left for her. They bicker, clash, leave snarky little notes all over the apartment for each other.
But I just didn't really enjoy the dynamic in the first part of the book. Slow burn is my absolutely favourite thing, and I rarely ever want to see feelings developing really quickly in a romance. Especially since they're enemies and whatever. But I still want to see development of some kind, even if it's slow. For the first third of this book, perhaps more, it felt like Rose and Sierra were at a complete standstill when it came to their feelings. Their bickering and sniping at each other was not cute, and not really fun to read. I got a bit irritated with them. And when they first started being intimate with each other, it felt abrupt, and I didn't love it.
I don't mind dynamics where the sex comes first and the romance later, but this version was especially bland. Like, they would say, "I don't even like you" to each other, and I would fully believe it. And that's not something I want, 40% into a standalone romance novel. Or at least not like this. I always complain when romances move too fast, so you might think I would live a dynamic like this, but something about it didn't work. It didn't feel romantic.
The middle parts of the book were a lot better. The bunnies were especially cute. Rose and Sierra get more comfortable with each other, and they had that particular dynamic I love, where the love interest provides the type of solace and care that a main character never got from anyone else, and perhaps didn't realise they needed. I liked the depiction of Rose's mental health struggles, and the problems with her family, and parents in particular. I appreciate when a domme gets to be vulnerable sometimes! And the friendships with other characters were cute, though they took up too much time for my liking.
The third act conflict REALLY irritated me. White fanging is common in romance novels, and I've read many versions of it, especially as a catalyst for a third act conflict/break up. But for some reason, this version of it was really annoying to me. Character A says, "Hey, let's talk about this marriage." Character B thinks, "Oh, she's definitely gonna break up with me. I should leave her now, for her own good! I'm not good for her!!" and sprints away into the sunset. Don't piss me off, lol. And look, this character's insecurities about relationships had been part of the book from the beginning. But when they manifested in this overly dramatic way, I just lost my patience. Lots of things that happened in the third act were just trite misunderstandings and miscommunication, happening in a way I hated.
The last few chapters of the book did a lot to redeem it. I wish I'd felt more emotionally attached to them, way earlier, but it was still cute. This is part of a series, but it still read well enough as a standalone. (Though like I said, I could have done with a little less of the side characters.) I would definitely read from this author again! These characters and plotline were cute, but just not perfect for me.
June 10, 2025
Dearly Unbeloved ✨
Starting,I want to thank LoveNotes Pr & Sophie Snow for trusting me with this ARC🍪
This story is the proof that only a woman knows how to take care of a woman.Go ladies!
Rose Cannon wants a promotion,the only problem;she is such an introvert in a workplace that wants team working,meaning she needs to find a way to prove that she is the most outgoing she can be.Sierra Hayashi,is due to get her inheritance.Yet with her obstacle being that she has to get married first,something which is not on her plans soon.What will happened when after a drunk night in Vegas they found themeselves married.Will it be the end of them or a new start?
This rom-com was PERFECT.Pure laughs,loving moments,SMUT all around and complicated relationships all at once.I was so hooked I could not put it down for a second.I literally lived with it until I saw that 100% mark 🥹
Snow's writing was fast,full of images and colors,while her characters were the most unique they can be.My personal favourite Sierra,was not only the HOTTEST woman I have read about,yet a caring & ready for everything person.She loved deeply and with passion + she was so funny!On the other side,Rosie was my softie,cutetsy girl with her being so real about everything that she was going through.Their love was not instant,and I found such a beauty in it,these two took their time, understood each other and slowly,yet deeply fell in love with each other.
An other characteristic of the story I adored,was that she showed a different version of mental illnesses to the reader,we did not had those classic scenes of vivid SH or depressive episodes,even she appeared the version of it being constantly there and slowly killing you from the inside.Thank you Sophie 💌
Lastly,this one is the first time I truly enjoy 🌶️ scenes in a sapphic romance,mostly because we experienced real action going on with our girls,not just some dull love scenes.
If you want a good laugh,some deep love & cutetsy moments,there you have it!Out on July 1st🫶🏻
5⭐
Starting,I want to thank LoveNotes Pr & Sophie Snow for trusting me with this ARC🍪
This story is the proof that only a woman knows how to take care of a woman.Go ladies!
Rose Cannon wants a promotion,the only problem;she is such an introvert in a workplace that wants team working,meaning she needs to find a way to prove that she is the most outgoing she can be.Sierra Hayashi,is due to get her inheritance.Yet with her obstacle being that she has to get married first,something which is not on her plans soon.What will happened when after a drunk night in Vegas they found themeselves married.Will it be the end of them or a new start?
This rom-com was PERFECT.Pure laughs,loving moments,SMUT all around and complicated relationships all at once.I was so hooked I could not put it down for a second.I literally lived with it until I saw that 100% mark 🥹
Snow's writing was fast,full of images and colors,while her characters were the most unique they can be.My personal favourite Sierra,was not only the HOTTEST woman I have read about,yet a caring & ready for everything person.She loved deeply and with passion + she was so funny!On the other side,Rosie was my softie,cutetsy girl with her being so real about everything that she was going through.Their love was not instant,and I found such a beauty in it,these two took their time, understood each other and slowly,yet deeply fell in love with each other.
An other characteristic of the story I adored,was that she showed a different version of mental illnesses to the reader,we did not had those classic scenes of vivid SH or depressive episodes,even she appeared the version of it being constantly there and slowly killing you from the inside.Thank you Sophie 💌
Lastly,this one is the first time I truly enjoy 🌶️ scenes in a sapphic romance,mostly because we experienced real action going on with our girls,not just some dull love scenes.
If you want a good laugh,some deep love & cutetsy moments,there you have it!Out on July 1st🫶🏻
5⭐
December 2, 2025
i loved this one!!!
first of all i loved that it was a lesbian romance and all the tropes in the book where amazing like i adored the marriage of convenience/enemies to lovers
both of the characters had great growth
i loved rose and i could really relate to her and i love how this book really showed her getting closer with her siblings
i also loved SiSi but i feel like she could have just had more to her character
the spice was great and i was super entertained the whole time!!!
first of all i loved that it was a lesbian romance and all the tropes in the book where amazing like i adored the marriage of convenience/enemies to lovers
both of the characters had great growth
i loved rose and i could really relate to her and i love how this book really showed her getting closer with her siblings
i also loved SiSi but i feel like she could have just had more to her character
the spice was great and i was super entertained the whole time!!!
July 8, 2025
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of
Dearly Unbeloved
! As always, all opinions are my own and this review is being left voluntarily.
3.75 stars rounded up
✨ Sapphic Adult Romance
✨ First Person, Dual POV
✨ 3.5/5 Spice Level
✨ Book 3 in a series of interconnected standalones
✨ Rep: women in stem, Japanese, ADHD, polyam, plus-size, nonbinary
I recommend if you enjoy…
- fun & spicy reads with k*nk
- hate to love romances
- opposites attract
Content warnings after review.
Initial Thoughts
Not going to lie… my initial thoughts were around how contrived the plot was at the beginning… that being said, I do love the fake marriage and hate-to-love tropes.
Plot
At the beginning, the plot did feel a little forced. In order to get where the characters were going, it seemed like the beginning was created to reach that end point rather than the end point flowing naturally from the start. I did find myself hooked though. It’s like a soap opera in some ways, you need to find out what happens next even though the plot feels a bit unbelievable.
Characters
I was not a huge fan of either main character at the beginning. Possibly because of how much hate they seemed to have toward each other that felt unnecessary (work out your problems like the adults you are!). However, they absolutely grew on me as each of them softened and grew as people due to their relationship. As for side characters, I really enjoyed the found-family feel of all the side characters and enjoyed them.
Romance
I wasn’t sure how the romance was going to unfold at the beginning. There seemed to be a lot of hate and resentment toward each other. I was a bit worried they were going to feel forced, but after a bit of a rocky start the relationship progressed well. Their relationship does lean into the hate aspect for a while, but they clearly have physical chemistry and attraction. The spice itself was good and definitely leans in to certain k*nks.
Final Thoughts
I was nervous at first, but I ended up really enjoying this read in the end. I liked that it felt a bit like a fun, low pressure read (once again I’m going to compare it to watching a soap opera…). Though the drama isn’t as crazy as some of the soap opera’s I’ve watched, some of the vibes were there and through everything I couldn’t look away.
(beware potential spoilers below)
Content Warnings
(may not be all inclusive)
alcohol, antidepressants, anxiety, body insecurity, body shaming, depression, difficult parental relationships, discussions of infertility (side characters,) divorce, explicit language, explicit s*xual content, explosion, family pressure, fatphobia, hospitals, injury, medication, narcissistic parent, nightmares, no contact family, overstimulation, pregnancy (side characters,) racism, racist micro-aggressions, s*lf-harm, therapy, vomiting, w*ed
3.75 stars rounded up
✨ Sapphic Adult Romance
✨ First Person, Dual POV
✨ 3.5/5 Spice Level
✨ Book 3 in a series of interconnected standalones
✨ Rep: women in stem, Japanese, ADHD, polyam, plus-size, nonbinary
I recommend if you enjoy…
- fun & spicy reads with k*nk
- hate to love romances
- opposites attract
Content warnings after review.
Initial Thoughts
Not going to lie… my initial thoughts were around how contrived the plot was at the beginning… that being said, I do love the fake marriage and hate-to-love tropes.
Plot
At the beginning, the plot did feel a little forced. In order to get where the characters were going, it seemed like the beginning was created to reach that end point rather than the end point flowing naturally from the start. I did find myself hooked though. It’s like a soap opera in some ways, you need to find out what happens next even though the plot feels a bit unbelievable.
Characters
I was not a huge fan of either main character at the beginning. Possibly because of how much hate they seemed to have toward each other that felt unnecessary (work out your problems like the adults you are!). However, they absolutely grew on me as each of them softened and grew as people due to their relationship. As for side characters, I really enjoyed the found-family feel of all the side characters and enjoyed them.
Romance
I wasn’t sure how the romance was going to unfold at the beginning. There seemed to be a lot of hate and resentment toward each other. I was a bit worried they were going to feel forced, but after a bit of a rocky start the relationship progressed well. Their relationship does lean into the hate aspect for a while, but they clearly have physical chemistry and attraction. The spice itself was good and definitely leans in to certain k*nks.
Final Thoughts
I was nervous at first, but I ended up really enjoying this read in the end. I liked that it felt a bit like a fun, low pressure read (once again I’m going to compare it to watching a soap opera…). Though the drama isn’t as crazy as some of the soap opera’s I’ve watched, some of the vibes were there and through everything I couldn’t look away.
(beware potential spoilers below)
Content Warnings
(may not be all inclusive)
alcohol, antidepressants, anxiety, body insecurity, body shaming, depression, difficult parental relationships, discussions of infertility (side characters,) divorce, explicit language, explicit s*xual content, explosion, family pressure, fatphobia, hospitals, injury, medication, narcissistic parent, nightmares, no contact family, overstimulation, pregnancy (side characters,) racism, racist micro-aggressions, s*lf-harm, therapy, vomiting, w*ed
June 15, 2025
Thank you to love notes pr for providing me with the earc copy of this book!!
This is an interacial - white woman x biracial woman - sierra is a Japanese( Asian / Canadian woman & rose is a white women . this is a accidental marriage ( in Vegas) + hate to love + roommates to lovers + marriage of convenience - sapphic romance. + midsize rep ( cus sierra is midsize )
I love how we see characters from the past 2 books too . God I love seeing jazz ( roses sister ) & her husband Liam . As well as Maggie & her husband cal who’s the father of Liam . Its so fun seeing these 4 again
This has mental health rep in it and i absolutely love that !! Especially considering right now for me my mental health is definitely not the best !!
I like seeing rose and sierra get to know each other + the spice - the sex was hot - omg rose being a top and sierra being a bottom + omg that collar 🥹🥹🥹🥰🥰!! - the romance - the slowburn _ the hate to love that isn’t true hate to love ( just dislike to love ) and i adore these 2 as a couple - my fave couple in this series fr !! These two truly feel aaah!!!
The ending omg I loved it - the 3rd act breakup worked and made sense - I love rose and sierra so much.
The cover is so beautiful like so beautiful- I will definitely be getting the discreet cover ofc when this is out
This is an interacial - white woman x biracial woman - sierra is a Japanese( Asian / Canadian woman & rose is a white women . this is a accidental marriage ( in Vegas) + hate to love + roommates to lovers + marriage of convenience - sapphic romance. + midsize rep ( cus sierra is midsize )
I love how we see characters from the past 2 books too . God I love seeing jazz ( roses sister ) & her husband Liam . As well as Maggie & her husband cal who’s the father of Liam . Its so fun seeing these 4 again
This has mental health rep in it and i absolutely love that !! Especially considering right now for me my mental health is definitely not the best !!
I like seeing rose and sierra get to know each other + the spice - the sex was hot - omg rose being a top and sierra being a bottom + omg that collar 🥹🥹🥹🥰🥰!! - the romance - the slowburn _ the hate to love that isn’t true hate to love ( just dislike to love ) and i adore these 2 as a couple - my fave couple in this series fr !! These two truly feel aaah!!!
The ending omg I loved it - the 3rd act breakup worked and made sense - I love rose and sierra so much.
The cover is so beautiful like so beautiful- I will definitely be getting the discreet cover ofc when this is out
June 6, 2025
i adored this!! i am such a big fan of sophie and this series so when i found out we were getting a sapphic book i was SO excited! i really love the way sophie has connected her books and how much emphasis she puts on found family <3 it’s really special
i loved rose & sierra’s dynamic in the beginning (& throughout the whole book). the way they hated each other but were full of so much tension was 10/10! they really just fit so well together (when they finally realized it) and they were more similar than they thought. they’re literally my moms and i love them <3
thank you love notes pr for the arc!!
i loved rose & sierra’s dynamic in the beginning (& throughout the whole book). the way they hated each other but were full of so much tension was 10/10! they really just fit so well together (when they finally realized it) and they were more similar than they thought. they’re literally my moms and i love them <3
thank you love notes pr for the arc!!
October 3, 2025
I went in blind and not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised by how this story unfolds. We have main characters, Rose and Sierra, who are not enemies, but are simply downright unfriendly and hate each other's guts. They got drunk one night and, surprise surprise, somehow ended up tying the knot while out drinking in Vegas. They decided to stay married just so Sierra could claim her inheritance. And once that was sorted, the plan was to cut ties and get a divorce. If only it was that straightforward.
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October 25, 2025
June 6, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5
Another day, another book and another freaking bill to my therapist on its way FAO Sophie Snow.
If you follow me on goodreads or instagram, you will know I am a day one Sophie Snow fangirl - I am part of her street team, I have read all of the ARC of every book she has written and I also beta read for her. That being said, I have never once exaggerated or falsified anything in regards to my feelings pertaining to her books - and this one is no exception. Once again, Sophie has absolutely killed it and written a book that is simultaneously spicy and sweet, and yet nuanced - delving into topics and human emotions that are often tricky and delicate, with poise and attention that many authors struggle to achieve in far greater time than Sophie has consistently managed to achieve.
With every release I say "this one is my new favourite" but I think this one will always hold a VERY special place in my heart.
Dearly Unbeloved is an enemies-t0-lovers sapphic romance, following Rose Cannon and Sierra Hayashi, roommates and steadfast enemies... until they aren't. Rose wants to secure a promotion at work and Sierra needs to marry asap in order to secure her inheritance - a drunken night in vegas solves both their problems, in what appears to be the WORST way possible.
Rose is barely surviving, let alone thriving. After majorly disappointing her parents by dropping out of med school and trying to piece together the remnants of her family and sibling relationship, she a mess. The only point of light being her job at SEALAB, a position she secured for herself doing something she loved and she is desperate for a promotion that would see her more financially secure and able to move out of her shared apartment with her nightmare roommate; who leaves an ungodly number of plants and flowers in the common room, leaves answers to questions from her favourite morning radio show on her work documents and is essentially a tornado given human form. When she learns that her boss is hesitant to give her the promotion given her lack of "team comradarie" and general distance from her colleagues; she realises the only way to get the job will be to make nice for the next three months, which is complicated when her boss sees notes from that morning's radio contest (left in bold ink on her documents by her roommate) leading her to reveal she is engaged to a fan of said radio show - as if that would ever be true, unless hell has frozen over.
Sierra is at the end of her patience with her roommate, who is frustratingly gorgeous but also possibly the most infuriating human being she has ever known. But she has bigger problems. She is on a tight deadline - less than a year in fact, to marry and secure her inheritance left to her and her brother Kyo. Kyo who gave his up due to his refusal to only marry one of his partners. Kyo who is besotted with the loves of his life and wants a family. A family he is unable to have with Lina and Rylan without IVF. IVF which costs money he doesn't have. But Sierra could. If she is able to secure that inheritance, she will be able to split her share and pay for her brother to have the family he is desperate to have. if she doesn't marry it will go to a charity which is likely to be less than charitable.
When the two (initially unknown to the other) head to Vegas with Jazz (Rose's sister and Sierra's boss) and Maggie, the two end up drunk and alone, resulting in a trip down the aisle to the alter that neither would ever want in a million years. However, when they wake up in bed together and trial the absolute hell of dissolving their marriage via an overcrowded annulment office, they soon decide that perhaps their inpromptu farce of a marriage might be exactly what they both need. Afterall, what could go wrong? Three months of a sham marriage, tricking their family and loved ones to ensure they both get what they want and then part ways... it's not like they like each other let alone could love one another.... right?
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. The tension, the longing, the spice were all perfection. I cannot explain the depth of feelings and effect this book had upon my psyche. There are a number of tropes and themes that are to be expected and devoured, as with any Sophie Snow book including:
💜 Sapphic
💜 LGBTQIA + Representation
💜 Mental Health Representation
💜 Autism Representation
💜 Curvy FMC + Body Positivity
💜 Married in Vegas
💜 Loathe to Love
💜 And they were roommates....
💜 Marriage of Inconvenience
💜 BDSM
💜 TENSION, so much tension.
💜 DOM/SUB
💜 Spice (duh) 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rose is a character I found myself relating to heavily and becoming extremely protective of very early on. As a recently late-diagnosed autistic perfectionist, from a frankly shitty family background, who has always been expected to be perfect; her struggles spoke to me. Her experiences with forming connections and relationships with colleagues and friends, becoming easily over-stimulated, having days where the anxiety and depression barely allow you to leave the bed let alone the house... It was like looking in a mirror and I don't think I have read a book yet where I have felt quite so SEEN.
And no one see's Rose better than Sierra. It is quite infamously said that "to be known is to be loved" and I don't think there is a phrase that better encompasses their connection. Even early on in the book, where they very much so hated one another, there are elements and moments where Sierra could see and recognise Rose and the depth and overwhelm of her feelings. There is a misconception of autistic individuals, particularly, women, that they don't feel. But in actuality, it is very much the opposite, we feel EVERYTHING all the time and Sophie has managed to capture that perfectly. Sierra is the friend and person that Rose needed, at exactly the right time.
Sierra as a character is equally as multifaceted. A third generation, mixed race, japanese American; she has dealt with both casual and blatent racism all her life - never quite fitting into either community. Sophie deals with an instance of this within her book and it is handled extremely well - with Rose despite her dislike of speaking out and speaking in general with her peers, making it well known that the antagonist in question was being an obnoxious asshole. Sierra also suffers with some body confidence issues, which I feel many if not all women do at some stage in their life, and once again Sophie writes and portrays these insecurities and the response to said instances, beautifully. The main characters in this book are so wonderfully complex and imperfect - that it can be at times frustrating. They feel real and tangible - to the point where it feels like you are speaking to a friend.
Meanwhile the side characters, both new and well-known and loved are a delight. Cal, the irish daddy, is quite possibly the most wholesome mc I have ever read about and Jazz never ceases to be one of my comfort characters - I was especially thrilled at her storyline in this book. But I think most importantly mentioned are the fluffy additions to the family, Thorne and Dibbles, quite frankly they are the whole show and I would do ANYTHING for them. On another note, I also cameo in passing as a previous lover of one of the fmcs and I feel like it's my only call to stardom and will brag about it forever.
This book is perfection and I cannot recommend it enough. My only critique is that Sophie NEEDS TO STOP EMOTIONALLY DESTROYING ME, I AM JUST A GIRL. I cried at least three times and I was burnt by my own playlist at one point when it decided to play FOREVER AND ALWAYS (OG version) by Taylor Swift right when I was reading Chapter 35, so if you are reading this, start this song at the start of the chapter because I can't be the only one to be emotionally desimmated. Highly highly recommend, and also recommend you bring tissues.
Some fave quotes:
“You have more power over me than anyone else ever has, you know. You could ruin me, Rose. I care more about you than I’ve ever cared about anything before, and you could destroy me. And god, what a privilege that is. How lucky am I to feel so strongly about you? You are more than enough. My leaving wasn’t about you, okay? Tell me you know that. I need you to know it wasn’t your fault.”
"But I think I’ll spend the rest of my life wondering how Rose is. Thinking about Rose. Missing Rose."
"I want to take Rose to Japan. I want to show her where my family’s from and tell her all about my grandparents. I want to take her back to Toronto, show her around my old neighborhood, introduce her to my aunts and uncles, and take her to my grandparents’ old furniture store. I want to share my family with her. I don’t want to give any of this up."
"The whole situation feels like a jumble of LEGO bricks, and I’m trying to click them together without a manual. I’m a scientist. I like facts and proof, and things adding up like they’re supposed to. Fact: I’ve changed for the better. Fact: Sierra most likely contributed to that. Fact: I miss her today. Fact: I can’t wait to go home, just to see her. Fact: Whenever I think about unlocking her collar or taking our rings off, it feels like the world is crashing down around me. Possible conclusion: I might be in love with my wife."
"“Of course we like each other. We love each other.” I jump to defensive so quickly that I don’t have time to think about the words before I say them. We love each other. They should taste sour on my tongue, but they don’t. They taste like sweet maple and cinnamon and chocolate. Like Sierra. Oh shit. Shit. Shit. Shit."
"A gentle hand runs through my hair before Rose leans down to kiss the top of my head. And, for a second, I forget that she doesn’t want me like I want her."
"“Are you okay, Rosie?” “I’m fine,” I say quickly, instinctively. Neither Jazz nor Xan looks convinced. “That’s not true. I’m not fine, but I’m working on it. This is me working on it.”"
"“And, for the record, if we were married for real, I’d be taking your last name. Hayashi is undoubtedly the cooler last name.”"
"When we’re like this, a beautiful mess of moans and cries, trembling bodies, and heavy breaths, it’s all too easy to forget the reasons we dislike each other."
Another day, another book and another freaking bill to my therapist on its way FAO Sophie Snow.
If you follow me on goodreads or instagram, you will know I am a day one Sophie Snow fangirl - I am part of her street team, I have read all of the ARC of every book she has written and I also beta read for her. That being said, I have never once exaggerated or falsified anything in regards to my feelings pertaining to her books - and this one is no exception. Once again, Sophie has absolutely killed it and written a book that is simultaneously spicy and sweet, and yet nuanced - delving into topics and human emotions that are often tricky and delicate, with poise and attention that many authors struggle to achieve in far greater time than Sophie has consistently managed to achieve.
With every release I say "this one is my new favourite" but I think this one will always hold a VERY special place in my heart.
Dearly Unbeloved is an enemies-t0-lovers sapphic romance, following Rose Cannon and Sierra Hayashi, roommates and steadfast enemies... until they aren't. Rose wants to secure a promotion at work and Sierra needs to marry asap in order to secure her inheritance - a drunken night in vegas solves both their problems, in what appears to be the WORST way possible.
Rose is barely surviving, let alone thriving. After majorly disappointing her parents by dropping out of med school and trying to piece together the remnants of her family and sibling relationship, she a mess. The only point of light being her job at SEALAB, a position she secured for herself doing something she loved and she is desperate for a promotion that would see her more financially secure and able to move out of her shared apartment with her nightmare roommate; who leaves an ungodly number of plants and flowers in the common room, leaves answers to questions from her favourite morning radio show on her work documents and is essentially a tornado given human form. When she learns that her boss is hesitant to give her the promotion given her lack of "team comradarie" and general distance from her colleagues; she realises the only way to get the job will be to make nice for the next three months, which is complicated when her boss sees notes from that morning's radio contest (left in bold ink on her documents by her roommate) leading her to reveal she is engaged to a fan of said radio show - as if that would ever be true, unless hell has frozen over.
Sierra is at the end of her patience with her roommate, who is frustratingly gorgeous but also possibly the most infuriating human being she has ever known. But she has bigger problems. She is on a tight deadline - less than a year in fact, to marry and secure her inheritance left to her and her brother Kyo. Kyo who gave his up due to his refusal to only marry one of his partners. Kyo who is besotted with the loves of his life and wants a family. A family he is unable to have with Lina and Rylan without IVF. IVF which costs money he doesn't have. But Sierra could. If she is able to secure that inheritance, she will be able to split her share and pay for her brother to have the family he is desperate to have. if she doesn't marry it will go to a charity which is likely to be less than charitable.
When the two (initially unknown to the other) head to Vegas with Jazz (Rose's sister and Sierra's boss) and Maggie, the two end up drunk and alone, resulting in a trip down the aisle to the alter that neither would ever want in a million years. However, when they wake up in bed together and trial the absolute hell of dissolving their marriage via an overcrowded annulment office, they soon decide that perhaps their inpromptu farce of a marriage might be exactly what they both need. Afterall, what could go wrong? Three months of a sham marriage, tricking their family and loved ones to ensure they both get what they want and then part ways... it's not like they like each other let alone could love one another.... right?
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. The tension, the longing, the spice were all perfection. I cannot explain the depth of feelings and effect this book had upon my psyche. There are a number of tropes and themes that are to be expected and devoured, as with any Sophie Snow book including:
💜 Sapphic
💜 LGBTQIA + Representation
💜 Mental Health Representation
💜 Autism Representation
💜 Curvy FMC + Body Positivity
💜 Married in Vegas
💜 Loathe to Love
💜 And they were roommates....
💜 Marriage of Inconvenience
💜 BDSM
💜 TENSION, so much tension.
💜 DOM/SUB
💜 Spice (duh) 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rose is a character I found myself relating to heavily and becoming extremely protective of very early on. As a recently late-diagnosed autistic perfectionist, from a frankly shitty family background, who has always been expected to be perfect; her struggles spoke to me. Her experiences with forming connections and relationships with colleagues and friends, becoming easily over-stimulated, having days where the anxiety and depression barely allow you to leave the bed let alone the house... It was like looking in a mirror and I don't think I have read a book yet where I have felt quite so SEEN.
And no one see's Rose better than Sierra. It is quite infamously said that "to be known is to be loved" and I don't think there is a phrase that better encompasses their connection. Even early on in the book, where they very much so hated one another, there are elements and moments where Sierra could see and recognise Rose and the depth and overwhelm of her feelings. There is a misconception of autistic individuals, particularly, women, that they don't feel. But in actuality, it is very much the opposite, we feel EVERYTHING all the time and Sophie has managed to capture that perfectly. Sierra is the friend and person that Rose needed, at exactly the right time.
Sierra as a character is equally as multifaceted. A third generation, mixed race, japanese American; she has dealt with both casual and blatent racism all her life - never quite fitting into either community. Sophie deals with an instance of this within her book and it is handled extremely well - with Rose despite her dislike of speaking out and speaking in general with her peers, making it well known that the antagonist in question was being an obnoxious asshole. Sierra also suffers with some body confidence issues, which I feel many if not all women do at some stage in their life, and once again Sophie writes and portrays these insecurities and the response to said instances, beautifully. The main characters in this book are so wonderfully complex and imperfect - that it can be at times frustrating. They feel real and tangible - to the point where it feels like you are speaking to a friend.
Meanwhile the side characters, both new and well-known and loved are a delight. Cal, the irish daddy, is quite possibly the most wholesome mc I have ever read about and Jazz never ceases to be one of my comfort characters - I was especially thrilled at her storyline in this book. But I think most importantly mentioned are the fluffy additions to the family, Thorne and Dibbles, quite frankly they are the whole show and I would do ANYTHING for them. On another note, I also cameo in passing as a previous lover of one of the fmcs and I feel like it's my only call to stardom and will brag about it forever.
This book is perfection and I cannot recommend it enough. My only critique is that Sophie NEEDS TO STOP EMOTIONALLY DESTROYING ME, I AM JUST A GIRL. I cried at least three times and I was burnt by my own playlist at one point when it decided to play FOREVER AND ALWAYS (OG version) by Taylor Swift right when I was reading Chapter 35, so if you are reading this, start this song at the start of the chapter because I can't be the only one to be emotionally desimmated. Highly highly recommend, and also recommend you bring tissues.
Some fave quotes:
“You have more power over me than anyone else ever has, you know. You could ruin me, Rose. I care more about you than I’ve ever cared about anything before, and you could destroy me. And god, what a privilege that is. How lucky am I to feel so strongly about you? You are more than enough. My leaving wasn’t about you, okay? Tell me you know that. I need you to know it wasn’t your fault.”
"But I think I’ll spend the rest of my life wondering how Rose is. Thinking about Rose. Missing Rose."
"I want to take Rose to Japan. I want to show her where my family’s from and tell her all about my grandparents. I want to take her back to Toronto, show her around my old neighborhood, introduce her to my aunts and uncles, and take her to my grandparents’ old furniture store. I want to share my family with her. I don’t want to give any of this up."
"The whole situation feels like a jumble of LEGO bricks, and I’m trying to click them together without a manual. I’m a scientist. I like facts and proof, and things adding up like they’re supposed to. Fact: I’ve changed for the better. Fact: Sierra most likely contributed to that. Fact: I miss her today. Fact: I can’t wait to go home, just to see her. Fact: Whenever I think about unlocking her collar or taking our rings off, it feels like the world is crashing down around me. Possible conclusion: I might be in love with my wife."
"“Of course we like each other. We love each other.” I jump to defensive so quickly that I don’t have time to think about the words before I say them. We love each other. They should taste sour on my tongue, but they don’t. They taste like sweet maple and cinnamon and chocolate. Like Sierra. Oh shit. Shit. Shit. Shit."
"A gentle hand runs through my hair before Rose leans down to kiss the top of my head. And, for a second, I forget that she doesn’t want me like I want her."
"“Are you okay, Rosie?” “I’m fine,” I say quickly, instinctively. Neither Jazz nor Xan looks convinced. “That’s not true. I’m not fine, but I’m working on it. This is me working on it.”"
"“And, for the record, if we were married for real, I’d be taking your last name. Hayashi is undoubtedly the cooler last name.”"
"When we’re like this, a beautiful mess of moans and cries, trembling bodies, and heavy breaths, it’s all too easy to forget the reasons we dislike each other."
June 20, 2025
this book was SO much fun. i love rose and sierra dearly. literally happy pride month to me. it’s a sapphic roommates to lovers romance with a marriage of convenience twist 😛 they cannot stand each other one minute and are married in vegas the next it’s actually delightful. the tension between them? oustanding. the banter between them? top tier. the slow-burn? delicious
this was my first sophie snow book and definitely will not be my last, i was hooked from the first page. i loved watching them go from “i can’t stand you” to “i might actually be in love with you,” all while fake-married and stuck living together. It’s funny, sweet, and full of queer joy. i definitely recommend picking this one up!
this was my first sophie snow book and definitely will not be my last, i was hooked from the first page. i loved watching them go from “i can’t stand you” to “i might actually be in love with you,” all while fake-married and stuck living together. It’s funny, sweet, and full of queer joy. i definitely recommend picking this one up!
December 16, 2025
Diving into Rose and Sierra's story was a real pleasure. As an LGBT person myself, I love reading books with more inclusion and representation. Dearly Unbeloved is a biracial lesbian romance between two roommates. As the saying goes, there's a fine line between love and hate, and Sierra and Rose more than demonstrated that. If you want a unique story with sweet and powerful moments, this is the book for you.
June 30, 2025
I didn't think I could love a book more from Sophie, but here we are! Rose & Sierra couldn't have been more different at the beginning, but (IMHO) that means they were perfect for each other in the end.
Also, I absolutely loved the autism rep from Rose in this story. It was nice to feel so seen and like I'm not just a weirdo when I get overstimulated & have massive depressive episodes.
Also, I absolutely loved the autism rep from Rose in this story. It was nice to feel so seen and like I'm not just a weirdo when I get overstimulated & have massive depressive episodes.
July 2, 2025
Dearly Unbeloved ARC Review
i was very fortunate to receive an ARC of Dearly Unbeloved by Sophie Snow from LoveNotesPR, thank you so much!! 💜
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️.5/5
content warning: alcohol, antidepressants, anxiety, body insecurity, body shaming, depression, difficult parental relationships, discussions of infertility (side characters,) divorce, explicit language, explicit sexual content, explosion, family pressure, fatphobia, hospitals, injury, medication, narcissistic parent, nightmares, no contact family, overstimulation, pregnancy (side characters,) racism, racist micro-aggressions, self harm, therapy, vomiting, weed.
“if i say yes, if we’re doing this, you don’t get to run again. not without me. we run away together, or not at all. if i say yes, i’m keeping you.”
this was the second time i’ve read something by sophie, and it absolutely did not disappoint! i seriously loved everything about this book and i wish i could read it for the first time all over again. sophie wrote both rose and sierra with so much love and it shows on every page of this book. sophie also does such an amazing job incorporating difficult subject matters, such a mental health, into her books. while i’ve only read two out of three books in the series, i highly recommend this series to everyone! and i will definitely be going back and reading jazz and liam’s story!!
rose and sierra truly are the definition of enemies to lovers! from the very beginning, the tension between them was undeniable and their chemistry was electric. everything about their story was honestly perfection! getting to see them start off as hating each other and slowly watch them fall in love, it felt like i was there right beside them through it all. and the post-it notes they left for each other had me giggling so much.
once again, thank you so much to lovenotespr and sophie snow for providing me with this arc 💜
i was very fortunate to receive an ARC of Dearly Unbeloved by Sophie Snow from LoveNotesPR, thank you so much!! 💜
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️.5/5
content warning: alcohol, antidepressants, anxiety, body insecurity, body shaming, depression, difficult parental relationships, discussions of infertility (side characters,) divorce, explicit language, explicit sexual content, explosion, family pressure, fatphobia, hospitals, injury, medication, narcissistic parent, nightmares, no contact family, overstimulation, pregnancy (side characters,) racism, racist micro-aggressions, self harm, therapy, vomiting, weed.
“if i say yes, if we’re doing this, you don’t get to run again. not without me. we run away together, or not at all. if i say yes, i’m keeping you.”
this was the second time i’ve read something by sophie, and it absolutely did not disappoint! i seriously loved everything about this book and i wish i could read it for the first time all over again. sophie wrote both rose and sierra with so much love and it shows on every page of this book. sophie also does such an amazing job incorporating difficult subject matters, such a mental health, into her books. while i’ve only read two out of three books in the series, i highly recommend this series to everyone! and i will definitely be going back and reading jazz and liam’s story!!
rose and sierra truly are the definition of enemies to lovers! from the very beginning, the tension between them was undeniable and their chemistry was electric. everything about their story was honestly perfection! getting to see them start off as hating each other and slowly watch them fall in love, it felt like i was there right beside them through it all. and the post-it notes they left for each other had me giggling so much.
once again, thank you so much to lovenotespr and sophie snow for providing me with this arc 💜
October 2, 2025
I really enjoyed this book! It’s been a while since I felt myself struggling to put down a book, I wanted to pace myself a little so I wouldn’t get burnt out and overwhelmed lol otherwise I think I could’ve finished it much quicker. I liked the premise for it and I liked the characters and I of course liked the bunnies! The family dynamic was interesting to read although it did get a bit confusing especially at the family gathering, it took me a good 5 minutes to figure out who was who.
Rose is top tier at giving praise and definitely made me giggle and blush throughout the book. And Sierra was cute and I loved how she took care of Rose especially at the end. The sex scenes were well written and I enjoyed however I had high expectations for some of the scenes, especially near the end and I was disappointed by the short length of the scenes as I was expecting a little more… but apart from that it was good.
Although third-act breakup… we have to have some words. To be completely honest I don’t really get Sierra’s motivation for leaving Rose suddenly instead of waiting to have a talk, I understand that she felt abandoned by her friends when she moved at 16 years old but I wish there was more detail about her mental health struggles to help the readers understand why she has such a struggle with commitment or there was more details about the event because otherwise it makes her reason for leaving sound a bit lackluster and slightly confusing. Also I appreciated that both of the FMCs were lesbians partly because lesbian representation is very important and it gave a different dynamic to the pairing than otherwise and it felt like the right choice for these two characters. Anyways I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would recommend!
Rose is top tier at giving praise and definitely made me giggle and blush throughout the book. And Sierra was cute and I loved how she took care of Rose especially at the end. The sex scenes were well written and I enjoyed however I had high expectations for some of the scenes, especially near the end and I was disappointed by the short length of the scenes as I was expecting a little more… but apart from that it was good.
Although third-act breakup… we have to have some words. To be completely honest I don’t really get Sierra’s motivation for leaving Rose suddenly instead of waiting to have a talk, I understand that she felt abandoned by her friends when she moved at 16 years old but I wish there was more detail about her mental health struggles to help the readers understand why she has such a struggle with commitment or there was more details about the event because otherwise it makes her reason for leaving sound a bit lackluster and slightly confusing. Also I appreciated that both of the FMCs were lesbians partly because lesbian representation is very important and it gave a different dynamic to the pairing than otherwise and it felt like the right choice for these two characters. Anyways I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would recommend!
June 29, 2025
I finished this book in one sitting (I guess maybe *technically* two because I had to pee and feed my animals) and when I say it took me right out of the slump I was in for the last ~10 days real quick!
Rose and Sierra are roommates (solely out of convenience) and do not see eye to eye on a n y t h i n g. However, they’re forced to go on a girls trip to Vegas, thanks to Rose’s sister/Sierra’s boss, Jazz. While out drinking, they manage to do the unthinkable — elope. The two agree this was a terrible idea and need to divorce but both have reasons that staying married (for now) has its benefit. The duo agree to stay wedded for 3 months then go their separate ways — but they don’t expect to actually like (love) each other by the end.
I thought I was going to dislike Rose the entire book but about 25% in, she quickly became my favorite. She’s pragmatic and damaged from the “love” of her parents and just wants to be seen. Sierra, who has a great family, is the only one who “sees” Rose and can pick up on the most subtle changes in her demeanor. This one is a tear jerker though, so have your tissues ready!
If you haven’t read the other books in Spicy in Seattle, you technically don’t need to BUT the Michaelson’s are all so amazing I don’t see why you wouldn’t want to. Liam just does it right every time, the way he speaks up for Jazz at family dinner to her parents? *swoon*
I already can’t wait for Xans book!
Rose and Sierra are roommates (solely out of convenience) and do not see eye to eye on a n y t h i n g. However, they’re forced to go on a girls trip to Vegas, thanks to Rose’s sister/Sierra’s boss, Jazz. While out drinking, they manage to do the unthinkable — elope. The two agree this was a terrible idea and need to divorce but both have reasons that staying married (for now) has its benefit. The duo agree to stay wedded for 3 months then go their separate ways — but they don’t expect to actually like (love) each other by the end.
I thought I was going to dislike Rose the entire book but about 25% in, she quickly became my favorite. She’s pragmatic and damaged from the “love” of her parents and just wants to be seen. Sierra, who has a great family, is the only one who “sees” Rose and can pick up on the most subtle changes in her demeanor. This one is a tear jerker though, so have your tissues ready!
If you haven’t read the other books in Spicy in Seattle, you technically don’t need to BUT the Michaelson’s are all so amazing I don’t see why you wouldn’t want to. Liam just does it right every time, the way he speaks up for Jazz at family dinner to her parents? *swoon*
I already can’t wait for Xans book!
July 8, 2025
Get the fan out, because this steamy, enemies to lovers, Sapphic romance with a drunkenly married in vegas sub trope is not to be missed!
In typical I hate you style, these roommates avoided each other until one drunken mistake lands them married. But deep down, you can tell there was always a little spark with these two. This book was not only a journey of them finding their feelings for each other but also finding out more about themselves. Rose especially, with her siblings working on their healing journey and building better relationships.
Sierra is the fire in this relationship, pushing Roses buttons and secretly loving every second. Her family support for her is admirable and heart warming. Sierra had her own insecurities and Rose helped her embrace them.
The BDSM literally had be like :O - like the spice was spicer than I expected! (this is Sophie so i should of known!)
I love Sophie’s writing along with her curvy, body positivity characters where “flaws” are embraced!
the cutest bunny mothers!
tropes:
F/F romance
Mental Health rep
curvy fmc
married in vegas
BDSM - DOM/SUB
hate to love
roommates
Thank you to Sophie for sending me an ebook ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.
[ This book review reflects my own views and is based on my personal reading experience. All opinions provided are my honest evaluation of the book ]
[this review has been cross posted on various sites]
In typical I hate you style, these roommates avoided each other until one drunken mistake lands them married. But deep down, you can tell there was always a little spark with these two. This book was not only a journey of them finding their feelings for each other but also finding out more about themselves. Rose especially, with her siblings working on their healing journey and building better relationships.
Sierra is the fire in this relationship, pushing Roses buttons and secretly loving every second. Her family support for her is admirable and heart warming. Sierra had her own insecurities and Rose helped her embrace them.
The BDSM literally had be like :O - like the spice was spicer than I expected! (this is Sophie so i should of known!)
I love Sophie’s writing along with her curvy, body positivity characters where “flaws” are embraced!
the cutest bunny mothers!
tropes:
F/F romance
Mental Health rep
curvy fmc
married in vegas
BDSM - DOM/SUB
hate to love
roommates
Thank you to Sophie for sending me an ebook ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.
[ This book review reflects my own views and is based on my personal reading experience. All opinions provided are my honest evaluation of the book ]
[this review has been cross posted on various sites]
June 4, 2025
I was beyond thrilled to be chosen as an ARC reader for Sophie Snow's latest masterpiece, Dearly Unbeloved, and let me tell you, I'm still pinching myself! True to form, I devoured this book in a single day, a testament to Snow's captivating storytelling that always leaves me feeling welcomed and cozy.
Dearly Unbeloved introduces us to the absolutely amazing characters of Rose and Sierra, whose love story is nothing short of breathtaking. Their journey together truly tugs at your heartstrings, evoking a rollercoaster of emotions—I found myself smiling, crying, and everything in between. Sophie Snow has a remarkable talent for crafting characters who feel like a breath of fresh air, and Rose and Sierra are no exception.
This book is an absolute triumph and easily another 5-star read for me. It's already cemented its place as one of my top reads for 2025, right alongside Snow's other brilliant works, Legally Binding and False Confidence.
If you're looking for a romance that will sweep you off your feet and leave a lasting impression, look no further than Dearly Unbeloved. You won't regret it!
Dearly Unbeloved introduces us to the absolutely amazing characters of Rose and Sierra, whose love story is nothing short of breathtaking. Their journey together truly tugs at your heartstrings, evoking a rollercoaster of emotions—I found myself smiling, crying, and everything in between. Sophie Snow has a remarkable talent for crafting characters who feel like a breath of fresh air, and Rose and Sierra are no exception.
This book is an absolute triumph and easily another 5-star read for me. It's already cemented its place as one of my top reads for 2025, right alongside Snow's other brilliant works, Legally Binding and False Confidence.
If you're looking for a romance that will sweep you off your feet and leave a lasting impression, look no further than Dearly Unbeloved. You won't regret it!
July 9, 2025
Thank you so much to LoveNotes PR for the ARC in exchange for a honest review!
I was really excited for this book because I really loved the second book in the series, False Confidence, and also it's sapphic, so I was obviously sold!
It was really nice to see the characters of the previous books again, and the found family vibes in this series are top tier! I also really loved the accidental marriage/marriage of convenience trope together with the roommates/forced proximity, and the spice in this was great & also original! This book also contains mental health rep, and I thought it was very sweet to see how the characters cared about the topic and really put in an effort to show up and support
However compared to the previous book, this one somehow could not get me as hooked, and it took me longer than I wanted to get through the book. I also sometimes struggled to tell the two MCs apart in their POVs, to me they didn't seem that different from each other. Overall I still really enjoyed this book & I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick spicy sapphic read, but "False Confidence" stays my favorite in the series!
I was really excited for this book because I really loved the second book in the series, False Confidence, and also it's sapphic, so I was obviously sold!
It was really nice to see the characters of the previous books again, and the found family vibes in this series are top tier! I also really loved the accidental marriage/marriage of convenience trope together with the roommates/forced proximity, and the spice in this was great & also original! This book also contains mental health rep, and I thought it was very sweet to see how the characters cared about the topic and really put in an effort to show up and support
However compared to the previous book, this one somehow could not get me as hooked, and it took me longer than I wanted to get through the book. I also sometimes struggled to tell the two MCs apart in their POVs, to me they didn't seem that different from each other. Overall I still really enjoyed this book & I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick spicy sapphic read, but "False Confidence" stays my favorite in the series!
June 8, 2025
Thank you @sophiesnowauthor and @lovenotes.pr for the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication.
Last Christmas, I was sent a PR box from the lovely Sophie and I knew I’d be a fan for life. This story about two roommates who hate each other, meets my super high expectations, and made me fall in love with sapphic romance (a hard challenge, as I haven’t found a book to tickle all the right spots yet).
The representation Sophie delivers with both Rose and Sierra is off the charts, and she creates two full dimensional characters with different voices and flaws, yet makes their arcs wholly believable.
Dearly Unbeloved is standalone book in a series of interconnected relationships, and I’ll be diving in to the rest of them once I’ve finished my holiday reading list.
Dearly Unbeloved is released on 1st July, and if you check out Sophie’s page, there are some incentives available too! Check it out!
Last Christmas, I was sent a PR box from the lovely Sophie and I knew I’d be a fan for life. This story about two roommates who hate each other, meets my super high expectations, and made me fall in love with sapphic romance (a hard challenge, as I haven’t found a book to tickle all the right spots yet).
The representation Sophie delivers with both Rose and Sierra is off the charts, and she creates two full dimensional characters with different voices and flaws, yet makes their arcs wholly believable.
Dearly Unbeloved is standalone book in a series of interconnected relationships, and I’ll be diving in to the rest of them once I’ve finished my holiday reading list.
Dearly Unbeloved is released on 1st July, and if you check out Sophie’s page, there are some incentives available too! Check it out!
June 29, 2025
My first book of Sophie’s that I got as an ARC, so thank you Sophie!
Absolutely devoured this book! Such a cute read with lots of funny moments and of course I am now in love with Rose and Sierra! I loved seeing their relationship develop and they are just perfect together!
The flowers and empty apartment scene had me screaming, crying, throwing up!!! BECAUSE WHAT DO YOU MEan!?!!!!
Can’t wait for the next book! ❤️
Absolutely devoured this book! Such a cute read with lots of funny moments and of course I am now in love with Rose and Sierra! I loved seeing their relationship develop and they are just perfect together!
The flowers and empty apartment scene had me screaming, crying, throwing up!!! BECAUSE WHAT DO YOU MEan!?!!!!
Can’t wait for the next book! ❤️
June 6, 2025
I really enjoyed this one. It was probably my favorite out of all of the spicy in Seattle books so far! Both sierra and rose were absolutely insufferable but I loved them together. The enemies to lovers trope is one of my favessss and it was done so so well. The mental health/illness rep was done soooo well for both characters.
Thank you Sophie Snow and LoveNotePR for the advanced copy!
Thank you Sophie Snow and LoveNotePR for the advanced copy!
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