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London, Love, & A Little Something Irish: A Real-Life Romantic Comedy, Based On A True Story
What if your life turned into a real romcom?
Based on a true story, Nataly has always dreamed of that head-over-heels, butterflies-for-breakfast, dancing-in-the-rain kind of love.
Instead? She’s got Joel.
He’s… fine. He’s nice. He’s safe.
And then there’s Nathan.
Charming. Mysterious. Full of adventure and quiet intention.
The connection between them is instant. Impossible to ignore.
One little problem: she’s already dating someone else.
Torn between a safe choice and a once-in-a-lifetime connection, Nataly must decide where her heart truly belongs.
Play it safe… or risk it all for a love story she never saw coming.
Set against the dreamy streets of London and the wild beauty of Northern Ireland, London, Love & a Little Something Irish is a heartwarming, funny, and swoon-worthy romance about trusting God’s timing, following your heart, and finding the kind of love that feels like coming home.
Perfect for fans of swoony slow burns, viral-worthy meet-cutes, and clean romance that still gives you butterflies.
Based on a true story, Nataly has always dreamed of that head-over-heels, butterflies-for-breakfast, dancing-in-the-rain kind of love.
Instead? She’s got Joel.
He’s… fine. He’s nice. He’s safe.
And then there’s Nathan.
Charming. Mysterious. Full of adventure and quiet intention.
The connection between them is instant. Impossible to ignore.
One little problem: she’s already dating someone else.
Torn between a safe choice and a once-in-a-lifetime connection, Nataly must decide where her heart truly belongs.
Play it safe… or risk it all for a love story she never saw coming.
Set against the dreamy streets of London and the wild beauty of Northern Ireland, London, Love & a Little Something Irish is a heartwarming, funny, and swoon-worthy romance about trusting God’s timing, following your heart, and finding the kind of love that feels like coming home.
Perfect for fans of swoony slow burns, viral-worthy meet-cutes, and clean romance that still gives you butterflies.
238 pages, Paperback
First published June 3, 2025
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May 24, 2025
Since I happen to be the main character of this book, I give it 5 stars. Also, the writing is pretty great too. 😂
June 17, 2025
What an absolute delight! It has gone into the favourites category:) This is a sort of fiction but pretty much based on her own actual romance so I also classed it as true stories. I laughed out loud several times, smiled ,and "aawwwed" at other times. Despite being a bit of a cynic when it comes to romance/rom coms; I thoroughly enjoyed this one and wanted to order it right away, which I did obviously. It sounded so darling indeed and it was a pleasure. I wanted to check it out myself first for curiosity plus buy it for my own 22 year old as she normally loves romance.
I was impressed not only as she was a debut author (the shorter length instead of being dragged out as some can be) but with the tremendous spiritual elements and content woven++ and so perfectly throughout. She touched on how doing the kindest thing, not only for others but ultimately oneself, isn't always easy but healthier for everyone...plus the trusting God who desires the best for us and knows what would lie ahead. It's what an actual Christian book ought to be really; one not afraid to mention Jesus etc yet not a "preachy" one per say either... the mmc Nathan was such a great example of how to be a respectable young man.
I can certainly recommend this book for anyone really but especially for any single young women. I will gladly read any future books by her!
I was impressed not only as she was a debut author (the shorter length instead of being dragged out as some can be) but with the tremendous spiritual elements and content woven++ and so perfectly throughout. She touched on how doing the kindest thing, not only for others but ultimately oneself, isn't always easy but healthier for everyone...plus the trusting God who desires the best for us and knows what would lie ahead. It's what an actual Christian book ought to be really; one not afraid to mention Jesus etc yet not a "preachy" one per say either... the mmc Nathan was such a great example of how to be a respectable young man.
I can certainly recommend this book for anyone really but especially for any single young women. I will gladly read any future books by her!
May 22, 2025
•𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰•
{𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏, 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆, & 𝑨 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉}
“𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎. 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚗’𝚝-𝚎𝚊𝚝, 𝚌𝚊𝚗’𝚝-𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚎𝚙, 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑-𝚏𝚘𝚛-𝚝𝚑𝚎-𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜, 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛-𝚝𝚑𝚎-𝚏𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎, 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚏𝚏.”
💖 Release Date: June 3, 2025 💖
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This is such a special book—first, because it’s the first book I’ve ever beta read, which was such a fun experience; and second, because it’s based on a TRUE story! That just makes it even more fun, in my opinion☺️ Nataly did a fantastic job on her debut novel, and I think all you die-hard romance lovers—and anyone waiting for their Prince Charming—should go give this book a read!
Nataly was definitely my type of girly-girl so I found myself relating to her in quite a few areas. She’s someone that I think a lot of girls will be able to relate to in at least one aspect of life ☺️ I love how much growth she portrayed throughout this story—especially towards the end—and the fact that she ALWAYS strived to put God first. Though she made mistakes that she later regretted, Nataly didn’t let that hold her back from embracing her best future—with God at the helm!
I think I can speak for all the girlies when I say that I loved that Nathan had a motorcycle! Something about a man on a bike just makes him that much more appealing 😏 The fact that he was an absolute gentleman definitely endeared his character even more to me, and I was hardcore rooting for him and Nataly to get their HEA! I loved that Nathan was the one that ended up falling first in this special romance ♥️
Read it for:
🇬🇧 Based on a true love story
🇬🇧 Personalized playlist
🇬🇧 Cute & swoony moments
🇬🇧 God-first mindset
🇬🇧 Lots of movie references
🇬🇧 Slow burn romance—he falls first
🇬🇧 Beautiful HEA ♥️
Favorite quotes:
𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚘𝚗.
𝙸 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚎. 𝙸 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗.
𝙶𝚘𝚘𝚍𝚋𝚢𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚢, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢’𝚛𝚎 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝.
𝙻𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜. 𝙸𝚝’𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎. 𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚒𝚝 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚢 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍. 𝚆𝚑𝚢 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚏𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚕𝚢? 𝙼𝚊𝚢𝚋𝚎 𝙸’𝚖 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚘𝚞𝚝𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚘𝚗 𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎. 𝚃𝚘 𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚊𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜.
𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚖𝚎 𝚊 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚏𝚎𝚊𝚛. 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚏𝚎𝚊𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚎𝚕𝚜𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚠𝚊𝚢.
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Thank you, Nataly, for allowing me the opportunity to read your new book 🩷
{𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏, 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆, & 𝑨 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉}
“𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎. 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚗’𝚝-𝚎𝚊𝚝, 𝚌𝚊𝚗’𝚝-𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚎𝚙, 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑-𝚏𝚘𝚛-𝚝𝚑𝚎-𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜, 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛-𝚝𝚑𝚎-𝚏𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎, 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚏𝚏.”
💖 Release Date: June 3, 2025 💖
.
.
.
This is such a special book—first, because it’s the first book I’ve ever beta read, which was such a fun experience; and second, because it’s based on a TRUE story! That just makes it even more fun, in my opinion☺️ Nataly did a fantastic job on her debut novel, and I think all you die-hard romance lovers—and anyone waiting for their Prince Charming—should go give this book a read!
Nataly was definitely my type of girly-girl so I found myself relating to her in quite a few areas. She’s someone that I think a lot of girls will be able to relate to in at least one aspect of life ☺️ I love how much growth she portrayed throughout this story—especially towards the end—and the fact that she ALWAYS strived to put God first. Though she made mistakes that she later regretted, Nataly didn’t let that hold her back from embracing her best future—with God at the helm!
I think I can speak for all the girlies when I say that I loved that Nathan had a motorcycle! Something about a man on a bike just makes him that much more appealing 😏 The fact that he was an absolute gentleman definitely endeared his character even more to me, and I was hardcore rooting for him and Nataly to get their HEA! I loved that Nathan was the one that ended up falling first in this special romance ♥️
Read it for:
🇬🇧 Based on a true love story
🇬🇧 Personalized playlist
🇬🇧 Cute & swoony moments
🇬🇧 God-first mindset
🇬🇧 Lots of movie references
🇬🇧 Slow burn romance—he falls first
🇬🇧 Beautiful HEA ♥️
Favorite quotes:
𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚘𝚗.
𝙸 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚎. 𝙸 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗.
𝙶𝚘𝚘𝚍𝚋𝚢𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚢, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢’𝚛𝚎 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝.
𝙻𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜. 𝙸𝚝’𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎. 𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚒𝚝 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚢 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍. 𝚆𝚑𝚢 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚏𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚕𝚢? 𝙼𝚊𝚢𝚋𝚎 𝙸’𝚖 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚘𝚞𝚝𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚘𝚗 𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎. 𝚃𝚘 𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚊𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜.
𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚖𝚎 𝚊 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚏𝚎𝚊𝚛. 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚏𝚎𝚊𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚎𝚕𝚜𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚠𝚊𝚢.
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Thank you, Nataly, for allowing me the opportunity to read your new book 🩷
August 3, 2025
Nataly + Nathan
This was such a cool way to get a look into London living! This had a bit of a love triangle. Nataly is with Joel who is safe & comfortable but she’s not really in love with him. She’s hoping feelings will come eventually. She meets Nathan and they quickly begin a friendship. She grows a lot during this book & begins to figure out who she is and what she wants. I appreciate how Nathan stepped aside and let her work out her feelings, and also how he pushed her outside of her comfort zone. She tried new things she never would have if it wasn’t for him. This is a new to me Author and I enjoyed this one. I especially loved that it was the Author’s true love story!
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As I stand there, clutching my wallet like a lifeline, I look up—and he’s still there. Not rushing me, not judging me. Just… steady. And it hits me like a freight train: this is what it feels like to be seen. Really seen.
Even if every muscle in my body is tense with the effort of not going after what I already know is mine. Because she is. She just doesn’t fully know it yet.
But I also want her to live. To chase adventure. To step into fear and come out on the other side stronger. I want to help her use her wings and fly at every moment I can get.
Content -
No foul language
Kissing only
Bar/alcohol mentions
Love triangle
This was such a cool way to get a look into London living! This had a bit of a love triangle. Nataly is with Joel who is safe & comfortable but she’s not really in love with him. She’s hoping feelings will come eventually. She meets Nathan and they quickly begin a friendship. She grows a lot during this book & begins to figure out who she is and what she wants. I appreciate how Nathan stepped aside and let her work out her feelings, and also how he pushed her outside of her comfort zone. She tried new things she never would have if it wasn’t for him. This is a new to me Author and I enjoyed this one. I especially loved that it was the Author’s true love story!
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As I stand there, clutching my wallet like a lifeline, I look up—and he’s still there. Not rushing me, not judging me. Just… steady. And it hits me like a freight train: this is what it feels like to be seen. Really seen.
Even if every muscle in my body is tense with the effort of not going after what I already know is mine. Because she is. She just doesn’t fully know it yet.
But I also want her to live. To chase adventure. To step into fear and come out on the other side stronger. I want to help her use her wings and fly at every moment I can get.
Content -
No foul language
Kissing only
Bar/alcohol mentions
Love triangle
May 24, 2025
Nathan & Nataly 💕
Knowing this is based on the author’s real love story made me love it even more! Nataly’s in London, ready for real love—but stuck in a no-spark relationship… until Nathan (and his muscles 👀) shows up.
They start as friends (she’s taken!), but the chemistry is undeniable. He sees her, listens to her, and makes her feel truly known. 🥹 She hates conflict, but knows what she has to do—and thank goodness she does!
Sweet, swoony, and full of heart. I was hooked!!
Knowing this is based on the author’s real love story made me love it even more! Nataly’s in London, ready for real love—but stuck in a no-spark relationship… until Nathan (and his muscles 👀) shows up.
They start as friends (she’s taken!), but the chemistry is undeniable. He sees her, listens to her, and makes her feel truly known. 🥹 She hates conflict, but knows what she has to do—and thank goodness she does!
Sweet, swoony, and full of heart. I was hooked!!
June 20, 2025
I loved everything about this book! 🥰 For this to be the author’s debut, plus it being based on a TRUE STORY??! It’s a win-win! I loved the main FMC, Nataly. I thought that she was such a girly girl, and was so relatable! I loved how she strived to put God first in everything. Although she made mistakes, which she later regretted, she didn’t let those mistakes stop her from not going after what God had for her! I loved hearing about the UK, too! I don’t know much about London, yet the author made it sound like a beautiful place. 🇬🇧
And oh, Nathan??! 🥹😍 He was such a gentleman. The way that he took the time to pursue Nataly in a way that honored her was so sweet to read! I loved that he had a motorbike! 🤭 I thought that was very different from what I’ve read in other books. He pushed Nataly out of her comfort zone, while allowing her to take her time. He paid attention to the little details (the dolphin he brought her!! 🥹🥹) He truly cared and loved her for who she was! He’s the perfect example of Prince Charming in every way!
I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves happy endings, meet-cutes, and faith elements! I can’t wait to read whatever this author puts out next! ❤️
And oh, Nathan??! 🥹😍 He was such a gentleman. The way that he took the time to pursue Nataly in a way that honored her was so sweet to read! I loved that he had a motorbike! 🤭 I thought that was very different from what I’ve read in other books. He pushed Nataly out of her comfort zone, while allowing her to take her time. He paid attention to the little details (the dolphin he brought her!! 🥹🥹) He truly cared and loved her for who she was! He’s the perfect example of Prince Charming in every way!
I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves happy endings, meet-cutes, and faith elements! I can’t wait to read whatever this author puts out next! ❤️
May 25, 2025
5 STARS!! ARC REVIEW
As a long time follower of Nataly on instagram I was SO excited when she announced that she was writing a book about her love story! I really connected to this book as I am also someone who is an American dating an Irishman that lives in London. It’s the best type of relationship if you ask me!!
Nataly and Nathan’s love story was truly captivating! This book embodied everything from funny moments to serious conflicts and conversations. I loved that Nataly incorporated some truly iconic London landmarks and popular restaurants in London such as Peggy Porschens and Duck and Waffle!! Her descriptive narratives really make the reader feel like they are in London!
I highly recommend this book to any reader that is a fan of an epic love story, pop culture references, and London settings! Congratulations Nataly on this amazing book and thank you so much for letting me read it in advance of the release date!
As a long time follower of Nataly on instagram I was SO excited when she announced that she was writing a book about her love story! I really connected to this book as I am also someone who is an American dating an Irishman that lives in London. It’s the best type of relationship if you ask me!!
Nataly and Nathan’s love story was truly captivating! This book embodied everything from funny moments to serious conflicts and conversations. I loved that Nataly incorporated some truly iconic London landmarks and popular restaurants in London such as Peggy Porschens and Duck and Waffle!! Her descriptive narratives really make the reader feel like they are in London!
I highly recommend this book to any reader that is a fan of an epic love story, pop culture references, and London settings! Congratulations Nataly on this amazing book and thank you so much for letting me read it in advance of the release date!
September 1, 2025
A super cute, CLEAN Christian romance book that is a welcome refreshing change in a world often dominated by spicy romance stories.
December 23, 2025
Listen Goodreads 😮💨 I am in no way, shape, or form a cheesy romance hater. BUT 🤦🏻♀️ this 🤦🏻♀️ book 🤦🏻♀️ I fear the problem is that people equate cheesy romances with poor quality writing and that is simply not the case. You can have a cheesy cute love story (which this one DID) AND have good writing (which this one DID NOT).
Between confusing sentence structures, duplicate explanations of things previously detailed, completely unrealistic dialogue (“… really like your body language on stage…your hand movements are good” ?!?!?!), and OH M G the lack of a thesaurus, this book gifted me with many an eye roll and sigh-out-loud moments. And the character development… well… I’m still waiting for it to develop.
I really really wanted to like this book. Don’t get me wrong, I thought the story itself was cute (Nataly and I would be besties irl). And I get wanting to write in a casual tone. But this. Well let’s just say it was reminiscent of a book I wrote in the sixth grade, but with a slightly more cohesive plot.
To end my review, here are some out of context annotations I made whilst reading. I had to make it exciting for myself somehow 🤷🏻♀️
“do… do you… do you live under a rock?”
“are you talking about her curves or her heritage, I am lost 😭”
“this, dear author, was an inside thought and should not have been put on paper”
Between confusing sentence structures, duplicate explanations of things previously detailed, completely unrealistic dialogue (“… really like your body language on stage…your hand movements are good” ?!?!?!), and OH M G the lack of a thesaurus, this book gifted me with many an eye roll and sigh-out-loud moments. And the character development… well… I’m still waiting for it to develop.
I really really wanted to like this book. Don’t get me wrong, I thought the story itself was cute (Nataly and I would be besties irl). And I get wanting to write in a casual tone. But this. Well let’s just say it was reminiscent of a book I wrote in the sixth grade, but with a slightly more cohesive plot.
To end my review, here are some out of context annotations I made whilst reading. I had to make it exciting for myself somehow 🤷🏻♀️
“do… do you… do you live under a rock?”
“are you talking about her curves or her heritage, I am lost 😭”
“this, dear author, was an inside thought and should not have been put on paper”
June 4, 2025
What a delight! This book is as cute as it is heartfelt — a genuine, joy-filled retelling of Nataly’s own love story that had me smiling from start to finish. Her voice is so authentic and warm, you feel like you’re sitting across from a friend. ❤️
May 29, 2025
Ah, such a sweet, romantic story!
When I saw the offer to get an advanced reader copy of the book and that it was the author’s own love story, I immediately wanted to read it! It only took me 2 days to read it so it was an easy read and I didn’t want to put it down.
There were a few instances in the book where I felt like things were repeated. Not a big deal overall.
This was a swoon-worthy romance by a debut author and I hope she writes more. Her personality comes out in her writing and she is someone I would love to be friends with. If you love an awesome “don’t settle, wait for God’s best” romance, then pick this one up!
All opinions and ideas are my own. A positive review is never required.
When I saw the offer to get an advanced reader copy of the book and that it was the author’s own love story, I immediately wanted to read it! It only took me 2 days to read it so it was an easy read and I didn’t want to put it down.
There were a few instances in the book where I felt like things were repeated. Not a big deal overall.
This was a swoon-worthy romance by a debut author and I hope she writes more. Her personality comes out in her writing and she is someone I would love to be friends with. If you love an awesome “don’t settle, wait for God’s best” romance, then pick this one up!
All opinions and ideas are my own. A positive review is never required.
July 19, 2025
I wanted to love this one. I really did. I’m very quick at judging books by their covers, and the cover is amazing. And the story line sounded amazing. I don’t often DNF… I will push through, even if I don’t care for the book, because usually I’ve committed to review in exchange for an ARC.
But… I couldn’t get past the cheating. And that’s really what it was. ‼️Privately communicating in a flirtatious manner with one guy, while being in a committed relationship with another is cheating.‼️
I get it, this happens in real life, and this is based on real life, but… no one wants to read about the MCs cheating, not in a Christian novel! Further, Nathan says he won’t pursue Nataly until she’s no longer seeing Joel… but they continue talking.
What also bothered me is that there is no warning about the cheating. So it almost seems as though the author didn’t want to admit to others that there was cheating, or she didn’t want to call it what it was. And with this being a Christian book… that’s not going to go over well once readers find out.
The bar hopping also… that’s not something more Christian’s are doing. Not Christians fully committed to Christ.
I also struggled with the Hillsong mentions. I get it, it’s a church, it’s where they went… but I’ve never read any other book touting a mega church in such a manner. Especially such a controversial church.
I hate leaving negative reviews but when there is cheating in a book, readers need an explicit warning. Not a note saying, “you’ll learn things about me that I’m not really proud of.” Readers need a specific warning.
But… I couldn’t get past the cheating. And that’s really what it was. ‼️Privately communicating in a flirtatious manner with one guy, while being in a committed relationship with another is cheating.‼️
I get it, this happens in real life, and this is based on real life, but… no one wants to read about the MCs cheating, not in a Christian novel! Further, Nathan says he won’t pursue Nataly until she’s no longer seeing Joel… but they continue talking.
What also bothered me is that there is no warning about the cheating. So it almost seems as though the author didn’t want to admit to others that there was cheating, or she didn’t want to call it what it was. And with this being a Christian book… that’s not going to go over well once readers find out.
The bar hopping also… that’s not something more Christian’s are doing. Not Christians fully committed to Christ.
I also struggled with the Hillsong mentions. I get it, it’s a church, it’s where they went… but I’ve never read any other book touting a mega church in such a manner. Especially such a controversial church.
I hate leaving negative reviews but when there is cheating in a book, readers need an explicit warning. Not a note saying, “you’ll learn things about me that I’m not really proud of.” Readers need a specific warning.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2025
.˚ ᵎ┊͙🍀💗࿐ ˊˎ-
₊·❀✎favorite character*ೃ
- Nataly
˚₊·❀✎quote(s) *ೃ
❝ And I knew settling for a love that required me to be less of myself wasn’t the kind of love I wanted. ❞ 3%
❝ So of course I’ve been praying about it. Because I know God cares about the details. He’s in the details. He knows my heart’s desires—because He’s the one who placed them there. ❞ 22%
❝ She described marriage like two explorers landing on a new, uncharted shore. They decided they would build a life there—together. No matter what challenges came, they'd face them side by side. And then, to make sure there was no turning back, they burned their ships. That was the commitment: not just choosing each other, but choosing to stay. ❞ 36%
˚₊·❀✎plot *ೃ
“ Nataly has always dreamed of that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of love.
Instead? She's got Joel.
He's... fine. He's nice. He's safe.
And then there's Nathan.
Charming. Mysterious. Full of adventure and quiet intention.
The connection between them is instant. Impossible to ignore.
One little problem: she's already dating someone else.
Torn between a safe choice and a once-in-a-lifetime connection,
Nataly must decide where her heart truly belongs.
Play it safe... or risk it all for a love story she never saw coming.
Set against the dreamy streets of London and the wild beauty of Northern Ireland, London, Love & a Little Something Irish is a heartwarming, funny, and swoon-worthy romance about trusting God's timing, following your heart, and finding the kind of love that feels like coming home. “
- ̗̀ general ̖́-
- The way this book was written felt like I was on FaceTime with my bestie as she went through life. It was easy to read, understand, and just enough description to let my imagination picture every place. I truly enjoyed this book, and even teared up a few times. The amount of times I’ve been told to settle, to not expect any sort of happily ever after is wild, but this reignited my prayer to God about what kind of man of God I want. I know this book was sugary sweet and relationships aren’t perfect, but this showed me what happens when God is first in finding a spouse. Nataly and Nathan were equally yoked, which to me showed a perfect balance to each other. The fact this is based on the authors real life love story is so inspiring. It gives me hope that one day God will align and place me exactly where I need to be.
I would have given it 5 stars, but due to my personal convictions on how much I want to have pda when I find my man, this made me a tad uncomfortable. Too much kissing or steam for my liking personally. It was definitely pretty innocent so I didn’t mind it too too much, but like I said; for ME it was a tad much.
- ̗̀ plot ̖́-
- Truthfully the plot wasn’t exactly the most profound thing, but I just enjoyed the ride. It felt like the perfect romcom, a Jesus filled romcom is now my new favorite genre. The romance really felt both real and magical, a testament to Gods timing at work.
- ̗̀ characters ̖́-
- Nataly was my girl, truly. If the author based this character on herself, I think I found a new friend lol. There’s a famous Andrew Garfield line where he describes Emma stone as “a shot of espresso in the morning,” and that’s exactly how I feel about this fmc. She was so trusting in God, so genuinely kind, and I felt like I was in my own head at times because of how heavily I related to her.
- Nathan was an absolute darling and treasure. I pray God sends me my own Nathan, a man of God who is genuine. There’s a popular book that talks about being a help-meet, and that is exactly what these two characters are to each other.
‧₊˚✧ Would I Recommend? *ೃ
- YES
₊·❀✎favorite character*ೃ
- Nataly
˚₊·❀✎quote(s) *ೃ
❝ And I knew settling for a love that required me to be less of myself wasn’t the kind of love I wanted. ❞ 3%
❝ So of course I’ve been praying about it. Because I know God cares about the details. He’s in the details. He knows my heart’s desires—because He’s the one who placed them there. ❞ 22%
❝ She described marriage like two explorers landing on a new, uncharted shore. They decided they would build a life there—together. No matter what challenges came, they'd face them side by side. And then, to make sure there was no turning back, they burned their ships. That was the commitment: not just choosing each other, but choosing to stay. ❞ 36%
˚₊·❀✎plot *ೃ
“ Nataly has always dreamed of that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of love.
Instead? She's got Joel.
He's... fine. He's nice. He's safe.
And then there's Nathan.
Charming. Mysterious. Full of adventure and quiet intention.
The connection between them is instant. Impossible to ignore.
One little problem: she's already dating someone else.
Torn between a safe choice and a once-in-a-lifetime connection,
Nataly must decide where her heart truly belongs.
Play it safe... or risk it all for a love story she never saw coming.
Set against the dreamy streets of London and the wild beauty of Northern Ireland, London, Love & a Little Something Irish is a heartwarming, funny, and swoon-worthy romance about trusting God's timing, following your heart, and finding the kind of love that feels like coming home. “
- ̗̀ general ̖́-
- The way this book was written felt like I was on FaceTime with my bestie as she went through life. It was easy to read, understand, and just enough description to let my imagination picture every place. I truly enjoyed this book, and even teared up a few times. The amount of times I’ve been told to settle, to not expect any sort of happily ever after is wild, but this reignited my prayer to God about what kind of man of God I want. I know this book was sugary sweet and relationships aren’t perfect, but this showed me what happens when God is first in finding a spouse. Nataly and Nathan were equally yoked, which to me showed a perfect balance to each other. The fact this is based on the authors real life love story is so inspiring. It gives me hope that one day God will align and place me exactly where I need to be.
I would have given it 5 stars, but due to my personal convictions on how much I want to have pda when I find my man, this made me a tad uncomfortable. Too much kissing or steam for my liking personally. It was definitely pretty innocent so I didn’t mind it too too much, but like I said; for ME it was a tad much.
- ̗̀ plot ̖́-
- Truthfully the plot wasn’t exactly the most profound thing, but I just enjoyed the ride. It felt like the perfect romcom, a Jesus filled romcom is now my new favorite genre. The romance really felt both real and magical, a testament to Gods timing at work.
- ̗̀ characters ̖́-
- Nataly was my girl, truly. If the author based this character on herself, I think I found a new friend lol. There’s a famous Andrew Garfield line where he describes Emma stone as “a shot of espresso in the morning,” and that’s exactly how I feel about this fmc. She was so trusting in God, so genuinely kind, and I felt like I was in my own head at times because of how heavily I related to her.
- Nathan was an absolute darling and treasure. I pray God sends me my own Nathan, a man of God who is genuine. There’s a popular book that talks about being a help-meet, and that is exactly what these two characters are to each other.
‧₊˚✧ Would I Recommend? *ೃ
- YES
October 30, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
💞 The vibes:
• Faith-based themes ✨
• Friends-to-more with a hint of love triangle 💔
• Dual POV (yes please!)
• Irish charm meets London city life 🇮🇪🇬🇧
• Sweet, closed-door romance
• Heartfelt spiritual growth and self-discovery 🌿
⸻
💞 My thoughts:
This one was such a warm hug in book form! I loved the mix of cozy London settings with a touch of Irish charm woven throughout. The FMC was lively and relatable — the kind of character you just want to grab coffee with. She’s bubbly and determined but also learning to surrender control and trust God’s timing, which really spoke to me personally. The way faith was naturally integrated into her journey was beautiful — not preachy, just heartfelt.
I adored how the story explored stepping out of your comfort zone and trusting God even when life doesn’t make sense. The writing made those little “aha” moments feel genuine and personal, like God’s whisper in the middle of chaos.
⸻
💞 The romance:
There’s definitely a subtle love triangle element that tugged on my heartstrings more than once 😅 — but once things started to click, I was all in. The MMC (you’ll know which one!) completely stole my heart. His quiet strength, humor, and faith made him such a standout. I loved how he pursued with clarity, knew what he wanted, and respected her boundaries. The chemistry was sweet and tension-filled without ever crossing lines.
⸻
💞 Writing style:
The writing felt casual and cozy, almost like a friend sitting across from you sharing her love story over tea. It has that inner monologue feel — lots of processing, reflection, and faith-filled musings. At first, I noticed a bit of telling rather than showing, but it flowed beautifully as the story went on. Once the pacing settled, I couldn’t stop reading.
⸻
💞 Final thoughts:
A few moments felt repetitive or lingered longer than needed, but overall the story’s heart and message completely won me over. It’s a gentle, faith-filled romance that leaves you smiling and maybe reflecting a little too. 🥰
If you love closed-door stories with big-hearted characters, spiritual growth, and an MMC who makes your heart melt with his words and his actions — this one’s for you. 💕
💞 The vibes:
• Faith-based themes ✨
• Friends-to-more with a hint of love triangle 💔
• Dual POV (yes please!)
• Irish charm meets London city life 🇮🇪🇬🇧
• Sweet, closed-door romance
• Heartfelt spiritual growth and self-discovery 🌿
⸻
💞 My thoughts:
This one was such a warm hug in book form! I loved the mix of cozy London settings with a touch of Irish charm woven throughout. The FMC was lively and relatable — the kind of character you just want to grab coffee with. She’s bubbly and determined but also learning to surrender control and trust God’s timing, which really spoke to me personally. The way faith was naturally integrated into her journey was beautiful — not preachy, just heartfelt.
I adored how the story explored stepping out of your comfort zone and trusting God even when life doesn’t make sense. The writing made those little “aha” moments feel genuine and personal, like God’s whisper in the middle of chaos.
⸻
💞 The romance:
There’s definitely a subtle love triangle element that tugged on my heartstrings more than once 😅 — but once things started to click, I was all in. The MMC (you’ll know which one!) completely stole my heart. His quiet strength, humor, and faith made him such a standout. I loved how he pursued with clarity, knew what he wanted, and respected her boundaries. The chemistry was sweet and tension-filled without ever crossing lines.
⸻
💞 Writing style:
The writing felt casual and cozy, almost like a friend sitting across from you sharing her love story over tea. It has that inner monologue feel — lots of processing, reflection, and faith-filled musings. At first, I noticed a bit of telling rather than showing, but it flowed beautifully as the story went on. Once the pacing settled, I couldn’t stop reading.
⸻
💞 Final thoughts:
A few moments felt repetitive or lingered longer than needed, but overall the story’s heart and message completely won me over. It’s a gentle, faith-filled romance that leaves you smiling and maybe reflecting a little too. 🥰
If you love closed-door stories with big-hearted characters, spiritual growth, and an MMC who makes your heart melt with his words and his actions — this one’s for you. 💕
January 3, 2026
Was a genuinely enjoyable little read, made even better by the fact that it was read straight through in a single day alongside my wife. While the dialogue can lean a bit cheesy at times (and this genre is not typically one that draws much interest for me) that difference is actually part of what made the experience so refreshing. Because it sits outside familiar reading habits, the story felt light, playful, and easy to sink into without expectation. Despite its simplicity, it succeeded in keeping the pages turning. Most of all, it served as a sweet reminder of the energy, humor, and tenderness of young love and love altogether.
June 6, 2025
a sweet based a a true story romance novel, sometimes we want something so badly that we are willing to overlook things we shouldn't. follow Nataly as she walks the road of self discovery, understanding that staying stuck just to save someone else's feelings (while ignoring your own) is not best practice and in fact will keep you lonely in both heart and soul.
May 23, 2025
This book was so sweet! And the fact that it is the authors real romance makes it so much sweeter! I was a little repetitive at times, but she did an amazing job on her debut novel. If you are looking for a swoony, short(ish) rom-com, you found the right book! Pick this up asap!
I was given an ARC copy, all opinions are my own.
I was given an ARC copy, all opinions are my own.
July 30, 2025
4.5⭐️swoon!!!! I love that this is her true love story and it's so relatable!
October 12, 2025
um livro querido, dou 3 estrelas porque a escrita em si não me puxou muito.
God’s the best match maker, bonito de ver as bênçãos de Deus em corações que o seguem, e como tudo ocorre no Seu tempo!
God’s the best match maker, bonito de ver as bênçãos de Deus em corações que o seguem, e como tudo ocorre no Seu tempo!
January 2, 2026
The cutest little feel-good Christian romance novel. 🥹
January 16, 2026
Such a cute read i finished this in basically one sitting and i enjoyed it sooo much 💕💕
June 20, 2025
ARC review ❤️
Absolutely adorable love story! I loved the dual POV and the beautiful descriptions of London. Such an incredible testimony that God's plans are better than our own and that chivalry still exists! Clean, fun and entertaining.
Absolutely adorable love story! I loved the dual POV and the beautiful descriptions of London. Such an incredible testimony that God's plans are better than our own and that chivalry still exists! Clean, fun and entertaining.
August 20, 2025
3,5⭐️
May 28, 2025
I was immediately intrigued by this story when I realized the author had based the book on her actual love story!
A love triangle, a taste of big city life in London, fun movie quotes, faith and depth, fantastic characters, and sweet and swoony romance made for such a fun read!
While at times I found the book repetitive, overall I found this to be a very enjoyable story!
*A big thank you to the author for an ARC copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
A love triangle, a taste of big city life in London, fun movie quotes, faith and depth, fantastic characters, and sweet and swoony romance made for such a fun read!
While at times I found the book repetitive, overall I found this to be a very enjoyable story!
*A big thank you to the author for an ARC copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
July 29, 2025
Not my typical romcom but I liked it still!! Loved the Christian element:)
October 9, 2025
Great love story
Nataly was a bubbly woman. The men she dated didn't appreciate her. Nataly wanted a true love match. Thank goodness when she met Nathan, sparks flew. The only thing stopping romance was that Nataly was dated someone else.
Nathan wanted to be with Nataly, but being a believer, he could not show his love until Nataly broke up with a boyfriend.
Nataly always dreamed of a true love match. She finally saw who was her true love.
Nataly was a bubbly woman. The men she dated didn't appreciate her. Nataly wanted a true love match. Thank goodness when she met Nathan, sparks flew. The only thing stopping romance was that Nataly was dated someone else.
Nathan wanted to be with Nataly, but being a believer, he could not show his love until Nataly broke up with a boyfriend.
Nataly always dreamed of a true love match. She finally saw who was her true love.
June 4, 2025
London Love and a little something Irish felt like sitting down with a bestie at a cute coffee shop and getting filled in on all the details of her slow burn love story, complete with screenshot text convos, stomach-dropping drama and chip ins from the male lead too.
Nataly is a bubbly, slightly scatty, creative, movie-loving extrovert who has got herself into a bit of a situation- she’s going out with a guy, but things are feeling flat. Meanwhile another guy has caught her attention and she can’t get him out of her mind.
Nathan is a calm presence, a little reserved, strong, caring and determined. Besides, complete with motorcycle, he’s bringing all the classic energy of tall, dark and handsome. He immediately senses a connection with Nataly and it seems as if they could be perfect for each other.
But Nathan is blind sided when he puts himself out there with Nataly only to discover she is not, in fact, single.
I really enjoyed this navigation of the emotional rollercoaster of a modern day early romance. Nataly is faced with a relatable choice of what route her heart is going to take when it comes to relationships - something that’s safe but doesn’t feel quite right or something that challenges her but also actually makes her feel seen?
And how is Nathan going to react when he finds out Nataly hasn’t been entirely truthful with him about her situation?
Having both Nataly and Nathan’s point of view was key to building the drama… comfort blanketed by the group of friends and family cheering them on.
The novel is also peppered with fun cultural film references that a 16+ age range would appreciate.
There are a few kissing scenes but the real spice here is that according to the author, this is 80% true story and this gave it so much flavour for someone as nosy as me. As a fast reader, I read it straight through in one evening and then again more slowly just to let all the juicy details sink in and try to guess what was fact and what was fiction!
Ultimately I love the arc of growth in Nataly’s character as she makes mistakes along the way, but it’s clear God is in control all along and weaving her a beautiful love story.
This book will be perfect for any reader who like me is someone who’s nosy, loves a good romance, an easy read and a HAE with a healthy dose of butterflies, drama and the occasional gentle word of wisdom. It will definitely be going down as a comfort read for me in future.
I received a free e-copy of this book from the author as an ARC reader. This is my voluntary review.
Nataly is a bubbly, slightly scatty, creative, movie-loving extrovert who has got herself into a bit of a situation- she’s going out with a guy, but things are feeling flat. Meanwhile another guy has caught her attention and she can’t get him out of her mind.
Nathan is a calm presence, a little reserved, strong, caring and determined. Besides, complete with motorcycle, he’s bringing all the classic energy of tall, dark and handsome. He immediately senses a connection with Nataly and it seems as if they could be perfect for each other.
But Nathan is blind sided when he puts himself out there with Nataly only to discover she is not, in fact, single.
I really enjoyed this navigation of the emotional rollercoaster of a modern day early romance. Nataly is faced with a relatable choice of what route her heart is going to take when it comes to relationships - something that’s safe but doesn’t feel quite right or something that challenges her but also actually makes her feel seen?
And how is Nathan going to react when he finds out Nataly hasn’t been entirely truthful with him about her situation?
Having both Nataly and Nathan’s point of view was key to building the drama… comfort blanketed by the group of friends and family cheering them on.
The novel is also peppered with fun cultural film references that a 16+ age range would appreciate.
There are a few kissing scenes but the real spice here is that according to the author, this is 80% true story and this gave it so much flavour for someone as nosy as me. As a fast reader, I read it straight through in one evening and then again more slowly just to let all the juicy details sink in and try to guess what was fact and what was fiction!
Ultimately I love the arc of growth in Nataly’s character as she makes mistakes along the way, but it’s clear God is in control all along and weaving her a beautiful love story.
This book will be perfect for any reader who like me is someone who’s nosy, loves a good romance, an easy read and a HAE with a healthy dose of butterflies, drama and the occasional gentle word of wisdom. It will definitely be going down as a comfort read for me in future.
I received a free e-copy of this book from the author as an ARC reader. This is my voluntary review.
July 28, 2025
𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴:
"The Way I Loved You, Taylor Swift"
01:23 ━━━━●───── 03:43
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---˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹❀♡❀˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹---
Pre-read:
the title is giving niall horan, so of couse that's gonna be the soundtrack for this read.
3.75/5
picture this.
I just finished re-reading betting on you by Lynn Painter and I've done extensive research of KU clean romance books. I found one that sounds super charming and reminds me ofmy husband...
I mean, niall horan.
ahem,
anyways,
i sit down on the couch, put on Niall Horan, it starts raining and a storm starts. I open the book just to find myself in it.
Literally.
Christian?Check
Dreams of a rom-com worthy love story?Check.
Cried with a Walk To Remember?Check.
Tends to overshare?Check.
I start highlighting every few pages because i had never read a book with a FMC that’s Christian.
That was my experience with this book.
seriously, what a book.
It was such an easy read i'm actually so happy after the ending. The MC's were Christian which was something i loved because I'm a christian and i feel like this book brought me closer to God, so thank you to Nataly for that.
An amzing debut, but,
12+ book.
No spice, just kissing scenes.
I would recommend this book to Christian girls cause this book really gets you closer to God.
"The Way I Loved You, Taylor Swift"
01:23 ━━━━●───── 03:43
ㅤ ㅤ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ
---˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹❀♡❀˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹---
Pre-read:
the title is giving niall horan, so of couse that's gonna be the soundtrack for this read.
3.75/5
picture this.
I just finished re-reading betting on you by Lynn Painter and I've done extensive research of KU clean romance books. I found one that sounds super charming and reminds me of
I mean, niall horan.
ahem,
anyways,
i sit down on the couch, put on Niall Horan, it starts raining and a storm starts. I open the book just to find myself in it.
Literally.
Christian?Check
Dreams of a rom-com worthy love story?Check.
Cried with a Walk To Remember?Check.
Tends to overshare?Check.
I start highlighting every few pages because i had never read a book with a FMC that’s Christian.
That was my experience with this book.
seriously, what a book.
It was such an easy read i'm actually so happy after the ending. The MC's were Christian which was something i loved because I'm a christian and i feel like this book brought me closer to God, so thank you to Nataly for that.
An amzing debut, but,
12+ book.
No spice, just kissing scenes.
I would recommend this book to Christian girls cause this book really gets you closer to God.
Jesus and I are a package deal and apparently, that was one person too many for him
I knew God wouldn't put those convictions in my heart just to leave me emptyhanded. And I knew setting for a love that required me to be less of myself wasn't the kind of love i wanted.
more than anything, i want a man who loved God more than he loves and wants my body.
I don't need to change anyone, I just need to wait for the right person.
May 25, 2025
3 Stars.
💕 The vibes:
- Heavy faith elements
- Love triangle
- London setting
- Bubbly, extroverted FMC
- Movie references
- Closed door
💕 My thoughts:
This was a cute one! The FMC, Nataly is bubbly, loud, clumsy, forgetful but she’s also very kind and fun. I loved the themes in this book, like exiting your comfort zone and not living in fear. The concept of God bringing life’s hard moments into a full circle moment where it’s all for a purpose… and choosing to cling to THAT more than clinging to the comfort zone… Those moments really spoke to me personally. I also thought all the movies references were fun.
💕 There’s definitely a bit of a love triangle which was painful to my heart at moments, and I think it dragged on longer than I hoped, but I really liked when Nataly finally had that moment click for her and made a decision. While I struggled with some of Nataly’s choices, it did endear me to Nathan, and I really felt for him through the rails of Nataly dragging him along. I loved seeing Nathan’s pov, and his portions were my favorites! I loved the way Nathan pursued Nataly, and I LOVED the way he knew what he wanted and was extremely clear with Nataly on his expectations.
💕 This has a casual style of writing with a lot of internal monologues and processing; the stream of consciousness occurs throughout the book. There was quite a bit of telling, versus showing, but I think it started to flow better as the story continued. It reads more like a friend telling you their love story, rather than reading a romance novel with a structured plot.
💕 There’s some repetition here and there in feelings or thoughts, and I wanted to see more interactions between Nataly and Nathan, but I think where the story shines is just the heart of the romance. The story itself was fun and light which is sometimes exactly what you need.
Note- closed door; faith themes.
Release date: June 3, 2025.
Thank you so much to Nataly Jennings for the gifted copy.
💕 The vibes:
- Heavy faith elements
- Love triangle
- London setting
- Bubbly, extroverted FMC
- Movie references
- Closed door
💕 My thoughts:
This was a cute one! The FMC, Nataly is bubbly, loud, clumsy, forgetful but she’s also very kind and fun. I loved the themes in this book, like exiting your comfort zone and not living in fear. The concept of God bringing life’s hard moments into a full circle moment where it’s all for a purpose… and choosing to cling to THAT more than clinging to the comfort zone… Those moments really spoke to me personally. I also thought all the movies references were fun.
💕 There’s definitely a bit of a love triangle which was painful to my heart at moments, and I think it dragged on longer than I hoped, but I really liked when Nataly finally had that moment click for her and made a decision. While I struggled with some of Nataly’s choices, it did endear me to Nathan, and I really felt for him through the rails of Nataly dragging him along. I loved seeing Nathan’s pov, and his portions were my favorites! I loved the way Nathan pursued Nataly, and I LOVED the way he knew what he wanted and was extremely clear with Nataly on his expectations.
💕 This has a casual style of writing with a lot of internal monologues and processing; the stream of consciousness occurs throughout the book. There was quite a bit of telling, versus showing, but I think it started to flow better as the story continued. It reads more like a friend telling you their love story, rather than reading a romance novel with a structured plot.
💕 There’s some repetition here and there in feelings or thoughts, and I wanted to see more interactions between Nataly and Nathan, but I think where the story shines is just the heart of the romance. The story itself was fun and light which is sometimes exactly what you need.
Note- closed door; faith themes.
Release date: June 3, 2025.
Thank you so much to Nataly Jennings for the gifted copy.
November 5, 2025
Este o poveste reală, nu sută la sută dar foarte reală, puțin cam plictisitoare dar și amuzanta. In cea mai mare parte este o poveste despre căutarea fericirii și a unei relații care să îmbine dragostea omenească cu cea pentru religie și în special pentru Isus. Nataly Jennings îl iubește pe Isus din toată inima și este obsedată fără scuze de tot ce are legătură cu sănătatea, rozul și cu tematică de Craciun. Are un tata brazilian, o mama italianca, crescuta in America si isi face studiile in Anglia. Este o romantica incurabila si viseaza la o dragoste cu aripi de inger, porumbei albii si fluturi in stomac pana la 100 de ani. Relatia pe care o are cu cativa colegi si barbatii nu a fost deloc ce isi dorea. Recunoaste ca toti iubitii anteriori care purtau numele ce incepea cu litera J au fost nepotriviti de aceea cand il intalneste pe Nathan spera fie iubirea vietii ei. Dar pana sa ajunga la el mai are o legatura cu un alt barbat, Joel. Relatia lor desi intrunea multe calitati nu ii aducea nimic romantic si nici fluturii. O excursie in Irlanda de Nord o face sa isi puna mari intrebari asupra relatiei cu Joe. Iar cand acesta pleca pentru doua luni in America si nu ii trimite decat un mesaj foarte scurt si un singur apel telefonic, stie ca nu este deloc persoana cu care sa isi imparta viata. Intre timp Nathan devine din ce in ce mai mult persoana de care are nevoie desi ea inca nu vrea sa recunoasca acest lucru.
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