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Hearts Collide #1
Love's a Script
As a professional matchmaker and a chronic people pleaser, Mary Neilson knows all about harmony. So she never meant to clash with public radio news show host Ruben Byers during an on-air interview. Their tense exchange on the state of modern dating generates unprecedented buzz for the show and prompts Ruben’s boss to assign him a feature exploring the subject further. Worse still, he must join Hearts Collide Matchmaking as one of Mary’s clients for research.
Mary reluctantly accepts the challenge of finding the vexing but handsome radio host a match, hoping her success will improve her chances at a coveted promotion. And despite Ruben’s reservations and unexpected attraction to Mary, he is committed to seeing the process through.
However, the chemistry between them is obvious and hard to resist. When it threatens to upset their objectives, will they cling to their defined roles or accept that matters of the heart can’t be scripted?
Mary reluctantly accepts the challenge of finding the vexing but handsome radio host a match, hoping her success will improve her chances at a coveted promotion. And despite Ruben’s reservations and unexpected attraction to Mary, he is committed to seeing the process through.
However, the chemistry between them is obvious and hard to resist. When it threatens to upset their objectives, will they cling to their defined roles or accept that matters of the heart can’t be scripted?
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July 31, 2025
I truly enjoy the way Mimi does romcoms! This was enjoyable and had me giggling throughout. The side stories kept me engaged and our main characters made such a cute match. I loved the character growth we saw in Mary. Ruben seems like someone I would get along with irl. He’s quick witted, intelligent and opinionated without being a jerk. Definitely pick up if you are looking for a quick, cute romcom that will have you giggling from both the comedy and the romance. 🤎
June 28, 2025
I didn’t realize I needed a cute black romcom until I got it!
Mimi Grace continues to do romance the right way by giving us relatable characters and an interesting plot. I related to both main characters and was rooting for them the whole time! I’m interested to see where she takes this series and whose story is next!
Mimi Grace continues to do romance the right way by giving us relatable characters and an interesting plot. I related to both main characters and was rooting for them the whole time! I’m interested to see where she takes this series and whose story is next!
July 1, 2025
Ahh this is such a cute book!!! I like the pace of this burn & the growth from Mary. I do wish there were more interactions between the main characters but this was still a delight to read!!!!
July 6, 2025
Love’s a Script by Mimi Grace is book of the month material. It had that 90s romcom elusive feeling. I had already read all of Mimi Grace’s backlist so it was a treat.
The book starts with Mary, a matchmaker, and Ruben, a radio speaker, sparring during a radio show regarding online dating and its merits. Ruben then has to write a piece on modern dating for his quarterly show so he engages Mary’s service to find him a match and use it to frame his research on relationships. But of course these two keep running into each other, thinking about each other, even dreaming about each other. This book has all the landmarks of romance without feeling like two tropes in a trench coat. Being stuck in a resort due to a snowstorm? Check. Sharing a bedroom in said hotel? Check. Trying to date other people when they know they like each other but failing cause they can’t stop thinking about the other person? Check.
This book is low heat, there’s just one sex scene and I was more than okay with it because the chemistry between the MCs more than made up for it.
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
The book starts with Mary, a matchmaker, and Ruben, a radio speaker, sparring during a radio show regarding online dating and its merits. Ruben then has to write a piece on modern dating for his quarterly show so he engages Mary’s service to find him a match and use it to frame his research on relationships. But of course these two keep running into each other, thinking about each other, even dreaming about each other. This book has all the landmarks of romance without feeling like two tropes in a trench coat. Being stuck in a resort due to a snowstorm? Check. Sharing a bedroom in said hotel? Check. Trying to date other people when they know they like each other but failing cause they can’t stop thinking about the other person? Check.
This book is low heat, there’s just one sex scene and I was more than okay with it because the chemistry between the MCs more than made up for it.
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
June 27, 2025
I'm such a Mimi Grace romance lover and when I saw she had a new book coming out I was so excited!!
And then for the romance to be between a matchmaker and the radio host that grills her on air and then it turns out they have to work together?? I was seated!!
This is dual POV and I enjoyed reading both Mary and Ruben's chapters. Seeing how these two get together and seeing their developing feelings grow without them realizing it was so delicious. Like their denial for each others feelings BUT always thinking about each other or wanting to get the other to smile or hear their voice.......👁🤭I KNOW THIS SONG!!
Like I have a slight ache in my chest cause they fit each other so well 🤧💗 Mimi Grace has done it again!! A love story that just makes me love contemporary romances. This was just so so good. I would've loved it to be longer and I'm gonna need a bonus chapter cause I can't get enough of these two.
So excited for when the next Hearts Collide book comes out!!
And then for the romance to be between a matchmaker and the radio host that grills her on air and then it turns out they have to work together?? I was seated!!
This is dual POV and I enjoyed reading both Mary and Ruben's chapters. Seeing how these two get together and seeing their developing feelings grow without them realizing it was so delicious. Like their denial for each others feelings BUT always thinking about each other or wanting to get the other to smile or hear their voice.......👁🤭I KNOW THIS SONG!!
Like I have a slight ache in my chest cause they fit each other so well 🤧💗 Mimi Grace has done it again!! A love story that just makes me love contemporary romances. This was just so so good. I would've loved it to be longer and I'm gonna need a bonus chapter cause I can't get enough of these two.
So excited for when the next Hearts Collide book comes out!!
July 4, 2025
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!! Mimi Grace is literally my favourite romance author. All her main characters are so distinct and loveable and so sweet together.
Ruben and Mary were incredible - the former is a pretentious smartass (who is somehow wholesome and not annoying) and the latter is this sweet, smart and considerate cinnamon roll who manages to keep the smartass in line. It's amazing. Their dynamic is probably one of my favourites and it was delivered so well.
I laughed, I ooed, I "just kiss already'd", I damned and I awwed. They were absolutely perfect for each other. Reading this, felt like a looking in the mirror at some of the favourite parts of my own relationship (the debates and academic banter and Ruben's personality [though I doubt my partner will appreciate being compared to a guy who wears converse lol] all felt so familiar)
Another thing I really like in romance is when there are interesting and complex secondary characters and this book has tons of those, all of whom were delightful! I don't know how to choose a favourite between Eden, Hattie and Junie - all funny, deadpan ladies with varying degrees of social awareness.
Some parts of the book felt a bit repetitive. I think you'll only realise it if (like me) you recently reread one of her older books. But, that doesn't take away from the awesomeness that is this book.
Overall, I *HIGHLY* recommend this book. I hope Mimi Grace's books will soon get the attention they deserve because they are literally the best.
[before book release (28/6/2025)] life's going to start making sense again]
Ruben and Mary were incredible - the former is a pretentious smartass (who is somehow wholesome and not annoying) and the latter is this sweet, smart and considerate cinnamon roll who manages to keep the smartass in line. It's amazing. Their dynamic is probably one of my favourites and it was delivered so well.
I laughed, I ooed, I "just kiss already'd", I damned and I awwed. They were absolutely perfect for each other. Reading this, felt like a looking in the mirror at some of the favourite parts of my own relationship (the debates and academic banter and Ruben's personality [though I doubt my partner will appreciate being compared to a guy who wears converse lol] all felt so familiar)
Another thing I really like in romance is when there are interesting and complex secondary characters and this book has tons of those, all of whom were delightful! I don't know how to choose a favourite between Eden, Hattie and Junie - all funny, deadpan ladies with varying degrees of social awareness.
Some parts of the book felt a bit repetitive. I think you'll only realise it if (like me) you recently reread one of her older books. But, that doesn't take away from the awesomeness that is this book.
Overall, I *HIGHLY* recommend this book. I hope Mimi Grace's books will soon get the attention they deserve because they are literally the best.
[before book release (28/6/2025)] life's going to start making sense again]
June 28, 2025
The plot of this book was really interesting. The idea of falling in love with your matchmaker felt unique. Mary and Ruben fit together so well and I was rooting for them the whole time. I really enjoyed all their accidental meet ups. Plus the grand gesture at the end really did it for me.
I think it’s hilarious when side characters can tell the main characters have something going on. Especially when they have no idea or think they’re hiding their feelings so well. I can’t wait to see what characters pop up in book 2 but I hope we get a Mary and Ruben cameo.
I think it’s hilarious when side characters can tell the main characters have something going on. Especially when they have no idea or think they’re hiding their feelings so well. I can’t wait to see what characters pop up in book 2 but I hope we get a Mary and Ruben cameo.
September 4, 2025
eARC gifted by author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
2/5 🌟
2/5 🌶
So. As a self-proclaimed Mimi Grace stan account, I feel I should explain myself...
Ever since I first read Mimi Grace's Lovestuck series, I've been absolutely obsessed with anything she has ever written. That's why I was so beyond excited when I saw the announcement that a new book was coming out in July and when I saw that ARC sign ups were open, I immediately JUMPED on it. Before I go into my review, I want to make one thing clear: just because I didn't necessarily love this book, it does not mean that this book (or any of Mimi Grace's other books) are not worth reading. I absolutely adore all her backlog, so I very much see my lack of enjoyment while reading this book as a blip. I will still very patiently wait until Mimi Grace's next release and read that as soon as it is released, like always. Now, for the review.
The premise of this story is super fun: it follows a professional matchmaker, Mary, who has to take on disgruntled (and frankly pretty cynical) journalist and radio host, Ruben, as a client after a fairly unpleasant radio interview where he disparages matchmaking after it generates a buzz for both their companies. Mary is now in charge of trying to find Ruben his perfect match in order to impress her boss while Ruben has to do his best to navigate the matchmaking scene to film a feature to also appease his own boss. Of course, as one can expect, things don't go totally to plan. I was obsessed with this set up!
I didn't realise how much I needed something fluffy to read until I read this! I feel lately a lot of romances have been delving into more intense topics, which its fine, but at times it is good to have a break. In fact, I am happy to announce that this book doesn't only have dual POV but also doesn't have a third act break up!!!!! It's been a while that I've read a romance where this was the case, so this was also a very welcome change. I'm very much a sucker for stories where the book is just the main characters coming to terms with their true feelings for each other (and we are in both their heads), so I was happy that this was the case here too. Even if at times he was a bit of a blank slate, I really liked Ruben by the end. At first, I found him a bit boring because I felt he didn't really have much going for him as a character; he kind of just did things but his motivations were not always clear and felt a bit too overly convenient for the plot. However, by the end, I kind of just saw him as a going-with-the-flow kind of dude which was refreshing. I find that authors are typically not really able to write a character like that without making them seem immature, but I was happy that this was not the case here! Also, like all Mimi Grace books, the spicy scene was excellent!
Despite this book having all the ingredients for me to become totally obsessed with, it missed on the most important aspect of a love story: the romance. I just didn't believe in Mary and Ruben's romance at all. It's not even that it was bad, boring, or cringy, but more that it was non-existent. When Ruben came out saying that he loved Mary, I kept questioning how??? I felt they barely knew each other and hadn't really built any foundation for why they would love each other. I also sadly felt their chemistry was just not there. The book kept inferring that they had this tension between them but I did not feel it. There's instances where we are told that Mary and Ruben are interacting with each other, but that's it. We are told, not shown. Of course I could tell that there was an attraction there and it made sense they would want to explore it, but I was not that sure about the claim that they were in love by the end. It is hard to fully sell a love story if we are rarely privy to them actually building their relationship with each other. I think this skirting around the relationship also exacerbated another issue I had with this book: the at times unnatural interactions, behaviours and dialogue characters had with one another. It was really hard (and still is, if I am honest) to know if this was an issue with the writing or us missing some vital information that made how the characters interacted make sense. I am typically pretty forgiving when it comes to this when reviewing an indie book, but there were definitely a good amount of times that I just could not understand the logic behind so many decisions that it would feel weird not to mention it.
Overall, would I recommend this book? It pains me to say this, but it depends. I personally think that Mimi Grace has many other books which are much better than this one that I would recommend instead. Although this has the building blocks of a great story, I think the narrative and characters are a bit too flat. It was not necessarily a 'bad book', so I would still tell people to test it out for themselves.
2/5 🌟
2/5 🌶
So. As a self-proclaimed Mimi Grace stan account, I feel I should explain myself...
Ever since I first read Mimi Grace's Lovestuck series, I've been absolutely obsessed with anything she has ever written. That's why I was so beyond excited when I saw the announcement that a new book was coming out in July and when I saw that ARC sign ups were open, I immediately JUMPED on it. Before I go into my review, I want to make one thing clear: just because I didn't necessarily love this book, it does not mean that this book (or any of Mimi Grace's other books) are not worth reading. I absolutely adore all her backlog, so I very much see my lack of enjoyment while reading this book as a blip. I will still very patiently wait until Mimi Grace's next release and read that as soon as it is released, like always. Now, for the review.
The premise of this story is super fun: it follows a professional matchmaker, Mary, who has to take on disgruntled (and frankly pretty cynical) journalist and radio host, Ruben, as a client after a fairly unpleasant radio interview where he disparages matchmaking after it generates a buzz for both their companies. Mary is now in charge of trying to find Ruben his perfect match in order to impress her boss while Ruben has to do his best to navigate the matchmaking scene to film a feature to also appease his own boss. Of course, as one can expect, things don't go totally to plan. I was obsessed with this set up!
I didn't realise how much I needed something fluffy to read until I read this! I feel lately a lot of romances have been delving into more intense topics, which its fine, but at times it is good to have a break. In fact, I am happy to announce that this book doesn't only have dual POV but also doesn't have a third act break up!!!!! It's been a while that I've read a romance where this was the case, so this was also a very welcome change. I'm very much a sucker for stories where the book is just the main characters coming to terms with their true feelings for each other (and we are in both their heads), so I was happy that this was the case here too. Even if at times he was a bit of a blank slate, I really liked Ruben by the end. At first, I found him a bit boring because I felt he didn't really have much going for him as a character; he kind of just did things but his motivations were not always clear and felt a bit too overly convenient for the plot. However, by the end, I kind of just saw him as a going-with-the-flow kind of dude which was refreshing. I find that authors are typically not really able to write a character like that without making them seem immature, but I was happy that this was not the case here! Also, like all Mimi Grace books, the spicy scene was excellent!
Despite this book having all the ingredients for me to become totally obsessed with, it missed on the most important aspect of a love story: the romance. I just didn't believe in Mary and Ruben's romance at all. It's not even that it was bad, boring, or cringy, but more that it was non-existent. When Ruben came out saying that he loved Mary, I kept questioning how??? I felt they barely knew each other and hadn't really built any foundation for why they would love each other. I also sadly felt their chemistry was just not there. The book kept inferring that they had this tension between them but I did not feel it. There's instances where we are told that Mary and Ruben are interacting with each other, but that's it. We are told, not shown. Of course I could tell that there was an attraction there and it made sense they would want to explore it, but I was not that sure about the claim that they were in love by the end. It is hard to fully sell a love story if we are rarely privy to them actually building their relationship with each other. I think this skirting around the relationship also exacerbated another issue I had with this book: the at times unnatural interactions, behaviours and dialogue characters had with one another. It was really hard (and still is, if I am honest) to know if this was an issue with the writing or us missing some vital information that made how the characters interacted make sense. I am typically pretty forgiving when it comes to this when reviewing an indie book, but there were definitely a good amount of times that I just could not understand the logic behind so many decisions that it would feel weird not to mention it.
Overall, would I recommend this book? It pains me to say this, but it depends. I personally think that Mimi Grace has many other books which are much better than this one that I would recommend instead. Although this has the building blocks of a great story, I think the narrative and characters are a bit too flat. It was not necessarily a 'bad book', so I would still tell people to test it out for themselves.
August 25, 2025
Took a break from reading another romance about a radio host to read this in full- took me a couple of chapters to get into it but love Mimi‘s characters always.
July 5, 2025
Loved this book! Mary and Ruben were such a good pairing for this slow burn romance. Mimi Grace books are like a cool glass of water on a very hot day. Love the way she tells a story!
July 5, 2025
Mimi Grace writes cute romance books and I love her previous ones. However this one didn’t give ‘love’ to me, it was more of a strong like imo.
July 7, 2025
Thank you Mimi Grace for the ARC Read. I truly appreciate it .
Let me start off by saying i LOVED the concept of the book . A matchmaker who works for an agency and a radio host who is a bit skeptical by this agency . He decided to become a client and the story develops . I would say this story is a slow burn ! The beginning moved very slowly but once it picked up things started to happen . I found myself at times flipping through some pages as i found them as fillers ( ex: her dad’s storyline ) . I wish the author focused a lot more on their romance as i felt the last 80% of the book is really where we got to see them finally act on their feelings ! I would’ve also loved if we got to see their connection as a couple really grow . They went from getting together one minute to then saying i love you . Nonetheless, i really loved the concept and story and i can’t wait to see what else you have in store ! I’ve read all the books on your catalog and im so impressed with how much you’ve grown as a writer . If you are looking for a slow burn , strangers to lovers then this is the book for you .
Let me start off by saying i LOVED the concept of the book . A matchmaker who works for an agency and a radio host who is a bit skeptical by this agency . He decided to become a client and the story develops . I would say this story is a slow burn ! The beginning moved very slowly but once it picked up things started to happen . I found myself at times flipping through some pages as i found them as fillers ( ex: her dad’s storyline ) . I wish the author focused a lot more on their romance as i felt the last 80% of the book is really where we got to see them finally act on their feelings ! I would’ve also loved if we got to see their connection as a couple really grow . They went from getting together one minute to then saying i love you . Nonetheless, i really loved the concept and story and i can’t wait to see what else you have in store ! I’ve read all the books on your catalog and im so impressed with how much you’ve grown as a writer . If you are looking for a slow burn , strangers to lovers then this is the book for you .
July 23, 2025
Take a dash of workplace romance, a pinch of forced proximity, and a hint of When Harry met Sally vibes and you get Love’s A Script.
I love anything Mimi writes, but this may be my favorite. This is the kind of romance story where the love is brewing slowly, underneath the surface, but when it finally bubbles over, it’s so sweet and refreshing.
It definitely gave, “you didn’t know you loved her/him??”
I enjoyed the banter between Mary, the bright eyed matchmaker, and Rueben, the cynical smartass, whose chemistry was slow moving, yet solid as they got to work together on a project for Reuben’s radio show.
Mary’s job was to find a mate for the logical Reuben, who found that with each date she assigned him too was nothing compared to the genuine moments they find themselves accidentally sharing together.
I rate this 5 microphones (stars)
🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 This book gives all the warm and fuzzy vibes or love that takes it time and is worth the wait.
I love anything Mimi writes, but this may be my favorite. This is the kind of romance story where the love is brewing slowly, underneath the surface, but when it finally bubbles over, it’s so sweet and refreshing.
It definitely gave, “you didn’t know you loved her/him??”
I enjoyed the banter between Mary, the bright eyed matchmaker, and Rueben, the cynical smartass, whose chemistry was slow moving, yet solid as they got to work together on a project for Reuben’s radio show.
Mary’s job was to find a mate for the logical Reuben, who found that with each date she assigned him too was nothing compared to the genuine moments they find themselves accidentally sharing together.
I rate this 5 microphones (stars)
🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 This book gives all the warm and fuzzy vibes or love that takes it time and is worth the wait.
July 7, 2025
Thank you so much for this arc! (from the author)
This book follows Mary and Reuben as they clash during an on-air interview. This creates some buzz for his radio show and her job at Hearts Collide Matchmaking. This was a very soft burn. I really like Mary and Reuben's interactions. Reuben fell for Mary so hard, and he was trying to deny it badly. I love exploring the discovery of love and the various ways people can find it. I really wanted to see them together, as a couple, but I enjoy the time they spend together.
This book follows Mary and Reuben as they clash during an on-air interview. This creates some buzz for his radio show and her job at Hearts Collide Matchmaking. This was a very soft burn. I really like Mary and Reuben's interactions. Reuben fell for Mary so hard, and he was trying to deny it badly. I love exploring the discovery of love and the various ways people can find it. I really wanted to see them together, as a couple, but I enjoy the time they spend together.
July 4, 2025
This is my first book from Mimi Grace and it did not disappoint! Mary and Reuben give the off such an amazing slow burn/ enemies to lovers chemistry that I just couldn’t stop reading. Their banter was to die for and had me giggling off pages 🤭. Can’t wait to read more of her work.
July 7, 2025
Ruben and Mary took the long way around to figure out that they loved each other. Love's a Script is a slow burn but Ruben and Mary do finally get it together.
This was a cute story, I tend to expect a bit more humor from a Mimi Grace book but the banter was really cute.
This was a cute story, I tend to expect a bit more humor from a Mimi Grace book but the banter was really cute.
July 30, 2025
Mimi Grace books are always a good time. Ruben and Mary seem like they’re on opposite ends about the business of love…and they are. In a strange twist an argument brings them together to determine whose perspective on love is actually right. Since fate keeps bringing them together, they’ll have a chance to determine if the process is more important than the outcome. Cute and enjoyable.
September 21, 2025
Cute read
For me, this was a cute slow burn. You anticipate that Ruben and Mary get together in the end, and you stay for the ride. It was evident from the beginning that they were attracted to one another.
For me, this was a cute slow burn. You anticipate that Ruben and Mary get together in the end, and you stay for the ride. It was evident from the beginning that they were attracted to one another.
July 12, 2025
3.0
not my favorite mimi grace but still very cute and fun
not my favorite mimi grace but still very cute and fun
September 4, 2025
Quick and cute. Read it in one night because I wasn't sleeping well.
October 4, 2025
4.25⭐️
December 11, 2025
Definitely not my favorite by this author.
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