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Crazy Scripted Love: Your next enemies-to-lovers obsession, perfect for film lovers and fans of Set it Up!
Lights. Camera. Attraction…Your next enemies-to-lovers obsession! Perfect for fans of Set it Up and The Hating Game 🎬✨❤️The real story happens behind the scenes…
Lucie is overworked and underappreciated. She’s sick of putting her life on hold to be available to her boss 24/7, all in the hopes of finally landing her dream job as a film producer. When she gets the chance to fly to New York and work on a major movie script she’s determined not to let anything, or anyone, stand in her way.
Elliot is overlooked and overqualified. If he can re-work the script into something award-worthy, he’ll finally get the chance to direct his own films. The stakes couldn’t be higher, so the last thing he needs is some upstart amateur from London swooping in.
Cue the bickering and late-night rewrites. The more Lucie and Elliot are forced together the more sparks begin to fly, and soon they realise they might just make the perfect pair— but, soon they’ll find themselves tested in ways they never could have imagined …
Can they come together to script their very own happily-ever-after, or is this love story destined to end in tragedy?
The Hating Game meets Set it Up in this fiery enemies-to-lovers industry romcom, perfect for film-lovers and fans of Lindsey Kelk.
Tropes
🎬 🎥Workplace rivalry
💥 ❤️Enemies-to-lovers
💂♂️ 🗽 London and New York set!
❤️🔥Slow burn angst
✨ 🥰HEA guaranteed
Lucie is overworked and underappreciated. She’s sick of putting her life on hold to be available to her boss 24/7, all in the hopes of finally landing her dream job as a film producer. When she gets the chance to fly to New York and work on a major movie script she’s determined not to let anything, or anyone, stand in her way.
Elliot is overlooked and overqualified. If he can re-work the script into something award-worthy, he’ll finally get the chance to direct his own films. The stakes couldn’t be higher, so the last thing he needs is some upstart amateur from London swooping in.
Cue the bickering and late-night rewrites. The more Lucie and Elliot are forced together the more sparks begin to fly, and soon they realise they might just make the perfect pair— but, soon they’ll find themselves tested in ways they never could have imagined …
Can they come together to script their very own happily-ever-after, or is this love story destined to end in tragedy?
The Hating Game meets Set it Up in this fiery enemies-to-lovers industry romcom, perfect for film-lovers and fans of Lindsey Kelk.
Tropes
🎬 🎥Workplace rivalry
💥 ❤️Enemies-to-lovers
💂♂️ 🗽 London and New York set!
❤️🔥Slow burn angst
✨ 🥰HEA guaranteed
380 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2026
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June 7, 2026
I really do enjoy an enemies to lovers work romance.
Lucie is very overworked with very little appreciation from her boss. She does everything and anything she can to help her out even when that includes letting down her best friend. So when the chance to travel to New York to do something she’s not used to, she takes it hoping this could be her big break. What she doesn’t expect is how cold everyone is towards her.
Elliott has spent a long time working on the script for his boss so when he finds out he’s brought in a total stranger with zero experience he’s fuming.
Working together has them butting heads constantly, neither can agree with the other and they’re constantly arguing until it turns into something more, something flirty.
Watching these enemies go from that to not enemies anymore was fun and exciting. I love when that fk it moment hits. Brilliant!
Also have to mention the amount of twists thrown in to this one, just wow.
Crazy Scripted Love was a fun and easy read that was quite enjoyable.
Lucie is very overworked with very little appreciation from her boss. She does everything and anything she can to help her out even when that includes letting down her best friend. So when the chance to travel to New York to do something she’s not used to, she takes it hoping this could be her big break. What she doesn’t expect is how cold everyone is towards her.
Elliott has spent a long time working on the script for his boss so when he finds out he’s brought in a total stranger with zero experience he’s fuming.
Working together has them butting heads constantly, neither can agree with the other and they’re constantly arguing until it turns into something more, something flirty.
Watching these enemies go from that to not enemies anymore was fun and exciting. I love when that fk it moment hits. Brilliant!
Also have to mention the amount of twists thrown in to this one, just wow.
Crazy Scripted Love was a fun and easy read that was quite enjoyable.
March 22, 2026
3.75 rounded up. Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for sending me an ARC of Crazy Scripted Love in exchange for an honest review.
Oooo a workplace “enemies” to lovers with the back drop of the film industry set in New York? Say less!
Lucie is an overworked, undervalued PA in London who puts work above everything else life has to offer in the hopes of furthering her career. She unexpectedly gets the chance of a lifetime to travel to New York and work on a huge movie script - this could finally be the break she’s been working for.
Once she arrives in NYC, Lucie finds herself working on the script alongside Elliot, who has dreams of becoming a director and stepping out of the shadows of his boss. Unfortunately, Lucie and Elliot can’t seem to agree on anything and spend their time arguing over every single detail. The bickering soon becomes flirty banter, and they can’t ignore the firey tension for long..
This was an easy, fun read. The film industry was a great backdrop, as it really laid the groundwork for the burnout, stress, exhaustion and cutthroat reality of working in media both Lucie & Elliot were experiencing.
I wanted to shake Lucie at times, bless her. She was so naive, Ralf got my hackles up immediately and was a walking red flag, and I cannot fathom WHY she would have believed a single thing that came out of his mouth! Girl!! I also could have done with a bit more of her struggling to maintain her friendship with Bex from halfway across the world - it kind of felt as though she was an afterthought. On the flip side, her friendship with Sol was amazing and Sol was easily the best character in the book!
Elliot was a bit of a grump, but honestly he was just like moderately annoyed most of the time - I cannot blame him with the fools he was surrounded with (excluding Lucie!).
The romance was fine, though I actually didn’t really feel that they had palpable chemistry. Their flirty banter was fun, but their relationship really went from 0-100 pretty damn quick. I guess when you know you know, and this IS a romance so I can’t really complain about that. It was slow burn until it wasn’t, as always I could have just done with a touch more yearning. Maybe this being a dual POV would have made the romance work better for me?
There were more “twists” than I was expecting for this kind of book, though every single one of them was broadcasted like a flashing neon sign well in advance. Again, not necessarily a bad thing..just an observation!
Crazy Scripted Love is a fun, low stakes read. If you’re into movies, or “enemies” to lovers/forced proximity/workplace romance/found family vibes, I think you’ll have a good time!
Oooo a workplace “enemies” to lovers with the back drop of the film industry set in New York? Say less!
Lucie is an overworked, undervalued PA in London who puts work above everything else life has to offer in the hopes of furthering her career. She unexpectedly gets the chance of a lifetime to travel to New York and work on a huge movie script - this could finally be the break she’s been working for.
Once she arrives in NYC, Lucie finds herself working on the script alongside Elliot, who has dreams of becoming a director and stepping out of the shadows of his boss. Unfortunately, Lucie and Elliot can’t seem to agree on anything and spend their time arguing over every single detail. The bickering soon becomes flirty banter, and they can’t ignore the firey tension for long..
This was an easy, fun read. The film industry was a great backdrop, as it really laid the groundwork for the burnout, stress, exhaustion and cutthroat reality of working in media both Lucie & Elliot were experiencing.
I wanted to shake Lucie at times, bless her. She was so naive, Ralf got my hackles up immediately and was a walking red flag, and I cannot fathom WHY she would have believed a single thing that came out of his mouth! Girl!! I also could have done with a bit more of her struggling to maintain her friendship with Bex from halfway across the world - it kind of felt as though she was an afterthought. On the flip side, her friendship with Sol was amazing and Sol was easily the best character in the book!
Elliot was a bit of a grump, but honestly he was just like moderately annoyed most of the time - I cannot blame him with the fools he was surrounded with (excluding Lucie!).
The romance was fine, though I actually didn’t really feel that they had palpable chemistry. Their flirty banter was fun, but their relationship really went from 0-100 pretty damn quick. I guess when you know you know, and this IS a romance so I can’t really complain about that. It was slow burn until it wasn’t, as always I could have just done with a touch more yearning. Maybe this being a dual POV would have made the romance work better for me?
There were more “twists” than I was expecting for this kind of book, though every single one of them was broadcasted like a flashing neon sign well in advance. Again, not necessarily a bad thing..just an observation!
Crazy Scripted Love is a fun, low stakes read. If you’re into movies, or “enemies” to lovers/forced proximity/workplace romance/found family vibes, I think you’ll have a good time!
April 18, 2026
3.5 stars ˗ˏˋ ♡ ˎˊ˗
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THANK YOU netgalley & Avon Books for the eARC
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I enjoyed some parts and didn’t enjoy others. I liked Lucie I think she’s a fun hardworking super dedicated & determined character who had flaws making it super relatable. Her and Elliot’s dynamic was fun & it was overall an enjoyable love story . But I don’t know I wasn’t blown away by it. I know it’s a slow burn but some parts were definitely a little too slow for my liking. Overall a good book but not my favorite!
↳ review w NO spoilers
THANK YOU netgalley & Avon Books for the eARC
｡･:*˚:✧｡ final thoughts
I enjoyed some parts and didn’t enjoy others. I liked Lucie I think she’s a fun hardworking super dedicated & determined character who had flaws making it super relatable. Her and Elliot’s dynamic was fun & it was overall an enjoyable love story . But I don’t know I wasn’t blown away by it. I know it’s a slow burn but some parts were definitely a little too slow for my liking. Overall a good book but not my favorite!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really thought I was walking into a full “I hate you, I hate your face, I hope your coffee is always lukewarm” situation, and instead Lucie and Elliot were like… mildly irritated coworkers who accidentally make eye contact too long. The emotional equivalent of “ugh, you again,” followed immediately by “wait, why are you kind of attractive though.”
And honestly, that vibe kind of sets the tone for Crazy Scripted Love the whole way through. It’s not chaotic, it’s not unhinged, it’s not two people verbally sparring like their lives depend on it. It’s two very stressed, very career-obsessed people who are thrown together in a high-pressure film rewrite situation and slowly realize they maybe don’t hate each other, they’re just… tired and a little defensive.
Which, to be fair, is the most realistic enemies-to-lovers setup I’ve ever seen. Because nothing says romance like shared burnout.
Lucie is deep in her “if I just sacrifice everything, including my sanity, success will love me back” era. She flies from London to New York clinging to this dream of becoming a producer, and you can feel how badly she wants it, which makes her both compelling and occasionally exhausting. There were moments where I was like girl… blink twice if you need a snack and a therapist. But she does have an arc, and by the end you can see her starting to untangle her worth from her job, which we love to see.
Elliot is over here doing tortured creative man but make it actually kind of soft. He’s overlooked, he’s frustrated, he just wants to prove himself as a director, and honestly, I get why he’s grumpy. But when he starts opening up, when he drops the ego a little and actually shows emotional vulnerability, that’s when the romance finally hits. You’re like oh, okay, now we’re cooking.
The film industry backdrop is low-key one of the best parts. The late-night rewrites, the pressure to make something “award-worthy,” the sense that everyone’s one bad draft away from spiraling, it all works. It adds stakes that feel real, even when the romantic tension is more of a slow simmer than a full boil. It’s giving Set It Up but everyone is slightly more sleep-deprived and existential.
But I do need to circle back to the “enemies” part because… we need to have a group discussion. They are not enemies for long. Like, blink and you’ll miss it. The tension is there, but it’s more “we disagree and are both stubborn” than “I would ruin your life for sport.” Which makes the slow burn feel less like a battle and more like two people gradually realizing oh no, we actually like each other, this is inconvenient.
Also, can we talk about Ralf for a second. Because every time he showed up, I felt my blood pressure spike just a little. You know that one coworker who makes everything harder for no reason? That’s him. Meanwhile, Sol is out here being delightful and carrying emotional support energy for the entire cast. Protect Sol at all costs.
The pacing is a bit of a slow climb. It starts off like it’s stretching before a run, just taking its time, and I did have a moment where I put it down and went “okay, we’ll circle back.” But once it gets into the groove of Lucie and Elliot actually interacting more, it becomes a much easier, breezier read. Some of the twists are predictable, but not offensively so. More like “I see you laying the tracks and I will politely follow.”
Emotionally, it lands in that comfortable rom-com zone where you’re invested, you’re enjoying yourself, but you’re not being emotionally drop-kicked. It’s a soft landing kind of story. The HEA works, you believe in them, you just maybe wish the journey had a little more chaos, a little more bite, a little more “I cannot believe you just said that” energy.
Overall, it’s a solid three-star read. Fun, easy, with a genuinely interesting setting and a romance that grows on you even if it never fully wrecks you. It’s the kind of book you read on a chill weekend and then immediately text your friend like “okay but why were they barely enemies though.”
And genuinely, thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the ARC, because nothing fuels my love of fictional workplace tension quite like reading about other people’s stressful jobs from the comfort of my couch.
And honestly, that vibe kind of sets the tone for Crazy Scripted Love the whole way through. It’s not chaotic, it’s not unhinged, it’s not two people verbally sparring like their lives depend on it. It’s two very stressed, very career-obsessed people who are thrown together in a high-pressure film rewrite situation and slowly realize they maybe don’t hate each other, they’re just… tired and a little defensive.
Which, to be fair, is the most realistic enemies-to-lovers setup I’ve ever seen. Because nothing says romance like shared burnout.
Lucie is deep in her “if I just sacrifice everything, including my sanity, success will love me back” era. She flies from London to New York clinging to this dream of becoming a producer, and you can feel how badly she wants it, which makes her both compelling and occasionally exhausting. There were moments where I was like girl… blink twice if you need a snack and a therapist. But she does have an arc, and by the end you can see her starting to untangle her worth from her job, which we love to see.
Elliot is over here doing tortured creative man but make it actually kind of soft. He’s overlooked, he’s frustrated, he just wants to prove himself as a director, and honestly, I get why he’s grumpy. But when he starts opening up, when he drops the ego a little and actually shows emotional vulnerability, that’s when the romance finally hits. You’re like oh, okay, now we’re cooking.
The film industry backdrop is low-key one of the best parts. The late-night rewrites, the pressure to make something “award-worthy,” the sense that everyone’s one bad draft away from spiraling, it all works. It adds stakes that feel real, even when the romantic tension is more of a slow simmer than a full boil. It’s giving Set It Up but everyone is slightly more sleep-deprived and existential.
But I do need to circle back to the “enemies” part because… we need to have a group discussion. They are not enemies for long. Like, blink and you’ll miss it. The tension is there, but it’s more “we disagree and are both stubborn” than “I would ruin your life for sport.” Which makes the slow burn feel less like a battle and more like two people gradually realizing oh no, we actually like each other, this is inconvenient.
Also, can we talk about Ralf for a second. Because every time he showed up, I felt my blood pressure spike just a little. You know that one coworker who makes everything harder for no reason? That’s him. Meanwhile, Sol is out here being delightful and carrying emotional support energy for the entire cast. Protect Sol at all costs.
The pacing is a bit of a slow climb. It starts off like it’s stretching before a run, just taking its time, and I did have a moment where I put it down and went “okay, we’ll circle back.” But once it gets into the groove of Lucie and Elliot actually interacting more, it becomes a much easier, breezier read. Some of the twists are predictable, but not offensively so. More like “I see you laying the tracks and I will politely follow.”
Emotionally, it lands in that comfortable rom-com zone where you’re invested, you’re enjoying yourself, but you’re not being emotionally drop-kicked. It’s a soft landing kind of story. The HEA works, you believe in them, you just maybe wish the journey had a little more chaos, a little more bite, a little more “I cannot believe you just said that” energy.
Overall, it’s a solid three-star read. Fun, easy, with a genuinely interesting setting and a romance that grows on you even if it never fully wrecks you. It’s the kind of book you read on a chill weekend and then immediately text your friend like “okay but why were they barely enemies though.”
And genuinely, thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the ARC, because nothing fuels my love of fictional workplace tension quite like reading about other people’s stressful jobs from the comfort of my couch.
June 9, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley, Elizabeth Drummond, Avon Books UK, and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of Crazy Scripted Love in exchange for my honest review.
Crazy Scripted Love was a fun, fast-paced workplace rom-com that delivered exactly what I was hoping for: banter, tension, career chaos, and a romance that kept me turning pages long past my bedtime.
Lucie is an overworked and underappreciated PA who finally gets the opportunity she's been waiting for when she's sent from London to New York to help work on a major film script. What should be her dream opportunity quickly becomes complicated when she's forced to work alongside Elliot, a grumpy assistant who believes she has no business being there in the first place.
From their very first interaction, the sparks were flying. I loved watching their relationship evolve from frustration and constant arguments into playful banter and genuine affection. Their chemistry felt natural, and the progression from enemies to something more kept me fully invested throughout the story.
One of my favorite aspects of the book was the film industry setting. It added a unique backdrop to the romance and highlighted the pressure, ambition, and exhaustion that both Lucie and Elliot were dealing with. It also gave the story higher stakes than your typical workplace romance, as both characters were fighting for opportunities that could change the course of their careers.
I also appreciated that both Lucie and Elliot had personal growth arcs outside of the romance. Lucie spends much of the story learning to recognize her own worth and stop settling for less than she deserves, while Elliot is trying to step out from behind the shadow of other people's expectations. Seeing them support each other while navigating those challenges made their relationship even more satisfying.
While I really enjoyed the story, some of the twists were fairly easy to predict, and I would have loved a dual POV to get deeper insight into Elliot's thoughts and feelings. There were also moments where the romance seemed to accelerate quickly after a slower build-up. Even so, these were minor issues in an otherwise entertaining read.
Overall, Crazy Scripted Love is a charming workplace romance filled with witty banter, enemies-to-lovers tension, career ambitions, and plenty of swoony moments. If you enjoy rom-coms set in the entertainment industry with lovable characters and a satisfying slow burn, this is definitely one to add to your TBR.
Crazy Scripted Love was a fun, fast-paced workplace rom-com that delivered exactly what I was hoping for: banter, tension, career chaos, and a romance that kept me turning pages long past my bedtime.
Lucie is an overworked and underappreciated PA who finally gets the opportunity she's been waiting for when she's sent from London to New York to help work on a major film script. What should be her dream opportunity quickly becomes complicated when she's forced to work alongside Elliot, a grumpy assistant who believes she has no business being there in the first place.
From their very first interaction, the sparks were flying. I loved watching their relationship evolve from frustration and constant arguments into playful banter and genuine affection. Their chemistry felt natural, and the progression from enemies to something more kept me fully invested throughout the story.
One of my favorite aspects of the book was the film industry setting. It added a unique backdrop to the romance and highlighted the pressure, ambition, and exhaustion that both Lucie and Elliot were dealing with. It also gave the story higher stakes than your typical workplace romance, as both characters were fighting for opportunities that could change the course of their careers.
I also appreciated that both Lucie and Elliot had personal growth arcs outside of the romance. Lucie spends much of the story learning to recognize her own worth and stop settling for less than she deserves, while Elliot is trying to step out from behind the shadow of other people's expectations. Seeing them support each other while navigating those challenges made their relationship even more satisfying.
While I really enjoyed the story, some of the twists were fairly easy to predict, and I would have loved a dual POV to get deeper insight into Elliot's thoughts and feelings. There were also moments where the romance seemed to accelerate quickly after a slower build-up. Even so, these were minor issues in an otherwise entertaining read.
Overall, Crazy Scripted Love is a charming workplace romance filled with witty banter, enemies-to-lovers tension, career ambitions, and plenty of swoony moments. If you enjoy rom-coms set in the entertainment industry with lovable characters and a satisfying slow burn, this is definitely one to add to your TBR.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars rounded down to 4.
Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for sending me an ARC of Crazy Scripted Love in exchange for an honest review.
You know a book is good when it has you staying up hours past your bedtime to finish it.
Crazy Scripted Love is an workplace rom-com about the film industry set in New York. We follow Lucie, a PA in London (who is very overworked and very underpaid) who, after a very unfortunate computer mishap, is given the career opportunity of a lifetime to help edit a script in New York. Here, she meets Elliot, the scriptwriter's PA who has bigger dreams than remaining a director's assistant. They are tasked with editing this script together, which soon proves difficult as they disagree with every word they say to each other. However, being stuck together in a closet-size room will eventually lead to sparks flying, right?
I absolutely adored Elliot and Lucie! I really appreciated the slow burn of their relationship and how realistic the chemistry felt once it transitioned from barely tolerating each other to falling in love. The banter going from hostile to fliry just felt so natural. I especially appreciated the end in which Lucie and Elliot knew that they were going to be together, but they needed to get their lives figured out first in order to be happy.
Beyond their relationship, I also felt that the characters individually were well fleshed out and had personalities of their own. However, my one single gripe was that I wish we had maybe gotten a little more out of Elliot's background and feelings for Lucie.. Although, we didn't get his POV which means that there just won't be any internal thoughts on his own life and feelings.
As for the plot, I'm glad that there were some stakes to everything! For Lucie, this was her one real chance to truly break into the film industry and get away from her demanding boss. For Elliot, he was potentially going to be chosen for a director role if the script got picked up. And externally there was a bit of suspense as well. Even though I saw everything coming from a mile away, this wasn't a mystery so I didn't mind and was still entertained.
Overall, I loved this book and highly recommend it for anyone wanting to read about a film setting, workplace romances, and lots of banter!
Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for sending me an ARC of Crazy Scripted Love in exchange for an honest review.
You know a book is good when it has you staying up hours past your bedtime to finish it.
Crazy Scripted Love is an workplace rom-com about the film industry set in New York. We follow Lucie, a PA in London (who is very overworked and very underpaid) who, after a very unfortunate computer mishap, is given the career opportunity of a lifetime to help edit a script in New York. Here, she meets Elliot, the scriptwriter's PA who has bigger dreams than remaining a director's assistant. They are tasked with editing this script together, which soon proves difficult as they disagree with every word they say to each other. However, being stuck together in a closet-size room will eventually lead to sparks flying, right?
I absolutely adored Elliot and Lucie! I really appreciated the slow burn of their relationship and how realistic the chemistry felt once it transitioned from barely tolerating each other to falling in love. The banter going from hostile to fliry just felt so natural. I especially appreciated the end in which Lucie and Elliot knew that they were going to be together, but they needed to get their lives figured out first in order to be happy.
Beyond their relationship, I also felt that the characters individually were well fleshed out and had personalities of their own. However, my one single gripe was that I wish we had maybe gotten a little more out of Elliot's background and feelings for Lucie.. Although, we didn't get his POV which means that there just won't be any internal thoughts on his own life and feelings.
As for the plot, I'm glad that there were some stakes to everything! For Lucie, this was her one real chance to truly break into the film industry and get away from her demanding boss. For Elliot, he was potentially going to be chosen for a director role if the script got picked up. And externally there was a bit of suspense as well. Even though I saw everything coming from a mile away, this wasn't a mystery so I didn't mind and was still entertained.
Overall, I loved this book and highly recommend it for anyone wanting to read about a film setting, workplace romances, and lots of banter!
June 28, 2026
Lucie, 31, works in London for Lin Temper, a Devil Wears Prada wanna-be. For years, Lucie has been Lin's literal slave. Lucie works as an executive assistant to a director representative and helps film directors get gigs. She is on call 24/7 and has done some truly outrageous things to keep her job. Her goal is to be an executive film director. When she gets a chance to edit a script for a famous director, he likes what she’s done and wants her to come to the U.S. to work with his assistant, Elliott.
Elliott wrote most of the script and is very much against any changes that Lucie feels needs to be done. So, as they try to work things out, she finds that his stubbornness is frustrating for her and she wants them to get the project done. The director wants this film to win him an Oscar.
Lucie tries to fit into the office group while learning more about the U.S. She joins in with the office group as they enjoy some American activities. However, she days filled with one-on-one discussions with Elliott which tend to be exhausting for her. She knows this time is limited for them to finish this project.
Lucie’s best friend, Bex, back in London is pregnant and getting married so Lucie promises she will be there for her as soon as she finishes her work in the U.S.
Lucie had worked on something of her own that she hoped to be made into a screenplay one day. Lucie meets some famous and influential people who like her. In addition, she and Elliott tend to thaw in their animosity toward each other. Finally, Lucie is becoming more confident. Can she and Elliott complete this project on time and please the boss?
I liked this book but I felt there was entirely too much dialogue about the director and screenplay activities that went over my head. I realize that the author was trying to make the book as authentic as possible, but I could have done with less of that. However, the book is quite good and the ending is very special. Enjoy!
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Elliott wrote most of the script and is very much against any changes that Lucie feels needs to be done. So, as they try to work things out, she finds that his stubbornness is frustrating for her and she wants them to get the project done. The director wants this film to win him an Oscar.
Lucie tries to fit into the office group while learning more about the U.S. She joins in with the office group as they enjoy some American activities. However, she days filled with one-on-one discussions with Elliott which tend to be exhausting for her. She knows this time is limited for them to finish this project.
Lucie’s best friend, Bex, back in London is pregnant and getting married so Lucie promises she will be there for her as soon as she finishes her work in the U.S.
Lucie had worked on something of her own that she hoped to be made into a screenplay one day. Lucie meets some famous and influential people who like her. In addition, she and Elliott tend to thaw in their animosity toward each other. Finally, Lucie is becoming more confident. Can she and Elliott complete this project on time and please the boss?
I liked this book but I felt there was entirely too much dialogue about the director and screenplay activities that went over my head. I realize that the author was trying to make the book as authentic as possible, but I could have done with less of that. However, the book is quite good and the ending is very special. Enjoy!
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
May 14, 2026
Crazy Scripted Love 🎬✨
Thank you so much NetGalley and AvonBooksUk for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Wow… what a fantastic romance read! I absolutely adored our main female character, Lucie. Her character growth throughout the story was so well done and honestly one of my favourite parts of the book.
Lucie is the definition of a workaholic — constantly letting life pass her by as she prioritises her career over everything else in the hopes of progressing in the film industry. Her biggest dream is to one day produce a movie adaptation of Twin Roses, and she is determined to make it happen no matter what.
After letting down her best friend Bex on her birthday in favour of work, a computer error suddenly turns into the opportunity of a lifetime when Lucie is sent to New York to work on her script. And honestly… this is where the story really took off for me.
Enter Elliot — our male main character. I’ll be honest, he took me a little while to warm to because at first he felt a bit all over the place. But as we learned more about his background and difficult upbringing, I completely understood him more, and I really started to see why Lucie and Elliot worked so well together.
One thing I absolutely loved about this story was that Lucie never sacrifices her dreams or career for a man — something we see so often in romance novels. Watching her chase her ambitions whilst still allowing herself to fall in love felt so refreshing.
I also loved the fact I have visited New York and London where the book is set I could picture it all the better and just made me fall in love with the city all over again 🥰
If you love: 🎥 Workplace romance ⭐️ Film drama 💔 Betrayal 🫶 Strong friendships ✨ Ambitious female characters
…then this is definitely a book you’ll want to pick up!
Thank you so much NetGalley and AvonBooksUk for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Wow… what a fantastic romance read! I absolutely adored our main female character, Lucie. Her character growth throughout the story was so well done and honestly one of my favourite parts of the book.
Lucie is the definition of a workaholic — constantly letting life pass her by as she prioritises her career over everything else in the hopes of progressing in the film industry. Her biggest dream is to one day produce a movie adaptation of Twin Roses, and she is determined to make it happen no matter what.
After letting down her best friend Bex on her birthday in favour of work, a computer error suddenly turns into the opportunity of a lifetime when Lucie is sent to New York to work on her script. And honestly… this is where the story really took off for me.
Enter Elliot — our male main character. I’ll be honest, he took me a little while to warm to because at first he felt a bit all over the place. But as we learned more about his background and difficult upbringing, I completely understood him more, and I really started to see why Lucie and Elliot worked so well together.
One thing I absolutely loved about this story was that Lucie never sacrifices her dreams or career for a man — something we see so often in romance novels. Watching her chase her ambitions whilst still allowing herself to fall in love felt so refreshing.
I also loved the fact I have visited New York and London where the book is set I could picture it all the better and just made me fall in love with the city all over again 🥰
If you love: 🎥 Workplace romance ⭐️ Film drama 💔 Betrayal 🫶 Strong friendships ✨ Ambitious female characters
…then this is definitely a book you’ll want to pick up!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 ⭐️
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ This was a nice read! I do feel like the enemies-to-lovers trope wasn’t quite prominent in this; it felt more like coworkers dealing with stress and just getting irritated with each other but also being attracted to one another from the get-go. I liked the New York/London setting and as someone who’s visited New York, it felt really nice to reminisce on my own memories while reading Lucie and Elliot explore New York.
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ However, I think the pacing was very slow for most of the book. I feel like most of the story was bogged down by all the technical aspects with the screenwriting, script, media, financial and industry-specific talk that made it hard to stay focused on the main plot and motivate me to keep reading. It almost felt like the romance was mostly subplot until the last 75-80% of it. Also this may have just been me, but the formatting of the ePUB I got kind of threw me off reading the book because the dialogue would get cut off from a paragraph and then I had a hard time figuring out which parts where being spoken by which characters at times.
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ While I did find some characters infuriating and got me really frustrated, I liked the side characters a lot especially Sol and Bex. Once it hit the 80-85% mark of the book, I couldn’t put it down and had to keep reading to find out what happened. I did really like the ending though and I was happy that Lucie and Elliot got the ending they deserved with their friends.
What to expect:
- Workplace rivalry 💻
- Enemies-to-lovers
- London and New York setting 🌃🗽
- Spicy/open-door romance 🌶️
Thank you to Elizabeth Drummond, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for my honest review!
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ This was a nice read! I do feel like the enemies-to-lovers trope wasn’t quite prominent in this; it felt more like coworkers dealing with stress and just getting irritated with each other but also being attracted to one another from the get-go. I liked the New York/London setting and as someone who’s visited New York, it felt really nice to reminisce on my own memories while reading Lucie and Elliot explore New York.
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ However, I think the pacing was very slow for most of the book. I feel like most of the story was bogged down by all the technical aspects with the screenwriting, script, media, financial and industry-specific talk that made it hard to stay focused on the main plot and motivate me to keep reading. It almost felt like the romance was mostly subplot until the last 75-80% of it. Also this may have just been me, but the formatting of the ePUB I got kind of threw me off reading the book because the dialogue would get cut off from a paragraph and then I had a hard time figuring out which parts where being spoken by which characters at times.
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ While I did find some characters infuriating and got me really frustrated, I liked the side characters a lot especially Sol and Bex. Once it hit the 80-85% mark of the book, I couldn’t put it down and had to keep reading to find out what happened. I did really like the ending though and I was happy that Lucie and Elliot got the ending they deserved with their friends.
What to expect:
- Workplace rivalry 💻
- Enemies-to-lovers
- London and New York setting 🌃🗽
- Spicy/open-door romance 🌶️
Thank you to Elizabeth Drummond, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for my honest review!
May 18, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
3 ⭐️ 1🌶️
Crazy Scripted Love by Elizabeth Drummond is a contemporary romance novel where we follow Lucie, an overworked PA. Lucie has been slogging away in a thankless job in the hopes she can progress her way into her dream job - being a movie producer. In a crazy turn of events, Lucie ends up in New York to help renounced producer, RJ, edit his new script. Elliot is RJ’s PA who has also been overlooked and is desperate for his chance to become a director. Elliot does not want Lucie there but the two must work together.
This is not the most original idea, it follows a very predictable storyline. However, what does make this book stand out is the moments of magic created, particularly the descriptions of all the cool places in New York. The glitz and the glamour of the movie business also gives a very The Devil Wears Prada feel about it. The setting does enough to keep you reading.
Unfortunately, the biggest weakness of the book is the pacing. It takes around 50% before the story feels like it’s properly in the flow. It took me so long to read this because I kept putting it down and didn’t really want to continue. I had to FORCE myself to keep going. The last half of the book was actually quite decent. A lot happened and the story finally starts to pay off. The plot was very predictable but that didn’t really bother me.
Overall, I would only recommend this book to readers if they love movies and/or screenwriting. I found that side of things really boring and it took up a lot of the book.
📚Tropes:
- enemies to lovers
- workplace romance
- slow burn
Trigger warnings:
- alcoholism
3 ⭐️ 1🌶️
Crazy Scripted Love by Elizabeth Drummond is a contemporary romance novel where we follow Lucie, an overworked PA. Lucie has been slogging away in a thankless job in the hopes she can progress her way into her dream job - being a movie producer. In a crazy turn of events, Lucie ends up in New York to help renounced producer, RJ, edit his new script. Elliot is RJ’s PA who has also been overlooked and is desperate for his chance to become a director. Elliot does not want Lucie there but the two must work together.
This is not the most original idea, it follows a very predictable storyline. However, what does make this book stand out is the moments of magic created, particularly the descriptions of all the cool places in New York. The glitz and the glamour of the movie business also gives a very The Devil Wears Prada feel about it. The setting does enough to keep you reading.
Unfortunately, the biggest weakness of the book is the pacing. It takes around 50% before the story feels like it’s properly in the flow. It took me so long to read this because I kept putting it down and didn’t really want to continue. I had to FORCE myself to keep going. The last half of the book was actually quite decent. A lot happened and the story finally starts to pay off. The plot was very predictable but that didn’t really bother me.
Overall, I would only recommend this book to readers if they love movies and/or screenwriting. I found that side of things really boring and it took up a lot of the book.
📚Tropes:
- enemies to lovers
- workplace romance
- slow burn
Trigger warnings:
- alcoholism
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
romcoms are SO SO SO back 💕✨
this was such a fun, feel good read and honestly exactly what i wanted from an enemies to lovers romcom. from the banter to the tension to the little moments where lucie & elliot slowly started letting each other in, i was completely invested!!
i absolutely loved the film industry setting. it gave the story something a little different while still delivering all the romance goodness. lucie and elliot had great chemistry from the start & i loved watching them go from frustrating each other to becoming each other’s biggest supporters. there was so much flirting, so much tension, and enough secret glances to keep me grinning the entire time 🤭💕 ( the amount of giggling and kicking of my feet is wild )
one of my favorite things was how both characters were dealing with their own insecurities and struggles. lucie spends so much of the book trying to prove herself, while elliot slowly learns his own worth outside of what other people expect from him. watching them grow individually made their relationship feel even more satisfying.
i also have to mention ralph because every time he showed up i was ready to throw hands ngl
while i really enjoyed the story overall, i do think it could have benefited from multiple povs, especially earlier on. i would’ve loved more insight into elliot’s thoughts from the beginning, and some parts of the story felt a little predictable. still, the characters, humor, chemistry & overall charm more than made up for it.
sweet, funny, swoony && packed with enough romantic tension to keep me hooked!! if you’re a fan of enemies to lovers, workplace romcoms, and characters finding the courage to go after what they really want, this is definitely worth picking up 💖
thank you netgalley for the arc!
this was such a fun, feel good read and honestly exactly what i wanted from an enemies to lovers romcom. from the banter to the tension to the little moments where lucie & elliot slowly started letting each other in, i was completely invested!!
i absolutely loved the film industry setting. it gave the story something a little different while still delivering all the romance goodness. lucie and elliot had great chemistry from the start & i loved watching them go from frustrating each other to becoming each other’s biggest supporters. there was so much flirting, so much tension, and enough secret glances to keep me grinning the entire time 🤭💕 ( the amount of giggling and kicking of my feet is wild )
one of my favorite things was how both characters were dealing with their own insecurities and struggles. lucie spends so much of the book trying to prove herself, while elliot slowly learns his own worth outside of what other people expect from him. watching them grow individually made their relationship feel even more satisfying.
i also have to mention ralph because every time he showed up i was ready to throw hands ngl
while i really enjoyed the story overall, i do think it could have benefited from multiple povs, especially earlier on. i would’ve loved more insight into elliot’s thoughts from the beginning, and some parts of the story felt a little predictable. still, the characters, humor, chemistry & overall charm more than made up for it.
sweet, funny, swoony && packed with enough romantic tension to keep me hooked!! if you’re a fan of enemies to lovers, workplace romcoms, and characters finding the courage to go after what they really want, this is definitely worth picking up 💖
thank you netgalley for the arc!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Crazy Scripted Love had such a fun setup for a romance — overworked assistants, New York City, movie industry chaos, forced proximity… honestly it had all the ingredients for something I should’ve completely devoured.
What kept me reading the most was definitely the atmosphere. The behind-the-scenes film world, the glamorous NYC setting, all the meetings, scripts, and creative tension gave major movie-romcom energy. It kind of had that dreamy “everyone is exhausted but still chasing something bigger” vibe that made the story feel cinematic in the best way.
Lucie and Elliot also had a dynamic that slowly grew on me. They’re both stuck being overlooked while desperately wanting more for themselves, which added a layer of frustration and ambition to their connection that I really appreciated. Watching them navigate that pressure together ended up being one of the stronger parts of the story for me.
That said… the pacing was definitely the biggest struggle. The first half felt really slow and took a long time to fully pull me in. I kept waiting for the story to hit its stride, and while it eventually did, it took a little too long to get there. Once the second half picked up, I enjoyed it much more and found myself more invested in both the romance and the career storyline.
The plot itself is fairly predictable, but honestly that didn’t bother me too much because the setting and character ambitions made it entertaining enough to keep going.
I think this will work best for readers who love books centered around filmmaking, screenwriting, Hollywood-style ambition, and workplace romance dynamics. If that’s your thing, there’s definitely a lot here to enjoy.
Crazy Scripted Love had such a fun setup for a romance — overworked assistants, New York City, movie industry chaos, forced proximity… honestly it had all the ingredients for something I should’ve completely devoured.
What kept me reading the most was definitely the atmosphere. The behind-the-scenes film world, the glamorous NYC setting, all the meetings, scripts, and creative tension gave major movie-romcom energy. It kind of had that dreamy “everyone is exhausted but still chasing something bigger” vibe that made the story feel cinematic in the best way.
Lucie and Elliot also had a dynamic that slowly grew on me. They’re both stuck being overlooked while desperately wanting more for themselves, which added a layer of frustration and ambition to their connection that I really appreciated. Watching them navigate that pressure together ended up being one of the stronger parts of the story for me.
That said… the pacing was definitely the biggest struggle. The first half felt really slow and took a long time to fully pull me in. I kept waiting for the story to hit its stride, and while it eventually did, it took a little too long to get there. Once the second half picked up, I enjoyed it much more and found myself more invested in both the romance and the career storyline.
The plot itself is fairly predictable, but honestly that didn’t bother me too much because the setting and character ambitions made it entertaining enough to keep going.
I think this will work best for readers who love books centered around filmmaking, screenwriting, Hollywood-style ambition, and workplace romance dynamics. If that’s your thing, there’s definitely a lot here to enjoy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Lucie is the kind of person you love to read about as a fictional character but would hate to actually know in person. She’s a HORRIBLE friend, and her best friend Bex puts up with quite a lot from her, especially in the beginning of the book.
I love both Set it Up and The Hating Game and I think this book unknowingly set itself up by comparing it to those two, because in all honesty, it doesn’t really compare at all. Shoutout to the Life is Beautiful reference though, which is one of the best films ever made!
I also wouldn’t really categorize this as enemies to lovers either. When Lucie and Elliot first meet in a coffee shop, it’s a meet-cute in every sense of the word. They butt heads a bit once they realize who each other are, and really argue for like 2 pages but they quickly get over it- they don’t hate each other, they just have a lot of differing opinions. It’s more coworkers who bicker than enemies to lovers.
Overall, I found it hard to get into this book because I wasn’t invested in the story or in any of the characters. Its also a huge pet peeve of mine when a book takes place in New York but the author is very clearly British and as a result over explains things that are American (like baseball games). It really takes away from the plot and completely pulls me out of the story. I also thought this was way too long, and a lot of times it felt like the story was dragging. If it was maybe 50 pages shorter without so much of the filler, I think it would have landed a bit better.
I love both Set it Up and The Hating Game and I think this book unknowingly set itself up by comparing it to those two, because in all honesty, it doesn’t really compare at all. Shoutout to the Life is Beautiful reference though, which is one of the best films ever made!
I also wouldn’t really categorize this as enemies to lovers either. When Lucie and Elliot first meet in a coffee shop, it’s a meet-cute in every sense of the word. They butt heads a bit once they realize who each other are, and really argue for like 2 pages but they quickly get over it- they don’t hate each other, they just have a lot of differing opinions. It’s more coworkers who bicker than enemies to lovers.
Overall, I found it hard to get into this book because I wasn’t invested in the story or in any of the characters. Its also a huge pet peeve of mine when a book takes place in New York but the author is very clearly British and as a result over explains things that are American (like baseball games). It really takes away from the plot and completely pulls me out of the story. I also thought this was way too long, and a lot of times it felt like the story was dragging. If it was maybe 50 pages shorter without so much of the filler, I think it would have landed a bit better.
June 10, 2026
If at the end of the day --- all you have is your career.. would that be enough for you?
One of the things I loved most about Crazy Scripted Love by Elizabeth Drummond is that, at its heart, it's a story about finding someone who truly understands the life you're trying to build.
Lucie and Elliot are both fighting to make it in the incredibly competitive world of movie production...a career path where talent alone isn't always enough because nepotism and who-you-know is the most important thing sometimes? BUT.. because of that, this ended up being one of the most realistic enemies-to-lovers romances I've read in a while. Who wouldn't be frustrated when someone else is competing for the job you've worked so hard to earn, ALL WHILE YOU'VE BEEN LARGELY OVERLOOKED?!
I have a soft spot for characters who put everything on the line to chase their dreams because that's something my husband and I have experienced ourselves. Building the life you want isn't always glamorous. It's stressful and exhausting, and there are definitely moments when you're wondering if all the sacrifices are worth it. Looking back now, I can say it absolutely was... but in the middle of it? Let's just say we had many glasses of wine in the evenings.
If you love romances where the characters' dreams matter just as much as their relationship, definitely give this one a try.
One of the things I loved most about Crazy Scripted Love by Elizabeth Drummond is that, at its heart, it's a story about finding someone who truly understands the life you're trying to build.
Lucie and Elliot are both fighting to make it in the incredibly competitive world of movie production...a career path where talent alone isn't always enough because nepotism and who-you-know is the most important thing sometimes? BUT.. because of that, this ended up being one of the most realistic enemies-to-lovers romances I've read in a while. Who wouldn't be frustrated when someone else is competing for the job you've worked so hard to earn, ALL WHILE YOU'VE BEEN LARGELY OVERLOOKED?!
I have a soft spot for characters who put everything on the line to chase their dreams because that's something my husband and I have experienced ourselves. Building the life you want isn't always glamorous. It's stressful and exhausting, and there are definitely moments when you're wondering if all the sacrifices are worth it. Looking back now, I can say it absolutely was... but in the middle of it? Let's just say we had many glasses of wine in the evenings.
If you love romances where the characters' dreams matter just as much as their relationship, definitely give this one a try.
April 5, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC! As a former film student and someone who loves a good cheesy romance, this sounded right up my street.
There were definitely things I enjoyed. I liked Lucie a lot, especially her drive and ambition, and the fact that she wasn’t written as perfect made her feel more real. Her dynamic with Elliot was fun too, the bickering and chemistry between them carried a lot of the story for me. I could see what was being attempted with Elliot’s character in terms of adding depth, but it didn’t feel fully fleshed out in the end.
The climax was actually pretty engaging, and I was genuinely annoyed on Lucie’s behalf because of course it’s a sleazy man causing problems 🙄
That said, it was very predictable. Like from the start I could basically map out the entire plot beat by beat. The foreshadowing didn’t feel subtle, it just felt like accidental spoilers at times. But to be fair, I think romcoms are quite hard to balance when it comes to that.
And the epilogue was very much giving Wattpad. Very “and then One Direction showed up and everyone clapped” vibes, which tipped it more into cringe than endearing for me. Overall though, still a decent, easy read even if it didn’t fully surprise me.
There were definitely things I enjoyed. I liked Lucie a lot, especially her drive and ambition, and the fact that she wasn’t written as perfect made her feel more real. Her dynamic with Elliot was fun too, the bickering and chemistry between them carried a lot of the story for me. I could see what was being attempted with Elliot’s character in terms of adding depth, but it didn’t feel fully fleshed out in the end.
The climax was actually pretty engaging, and I was genuinely annoyed on Lucie’s behalf because of course it’s a sleazy man causing problems 🙄
That said, it was very predictable. Like from the start I could basically map out the entire plot beat by beat. The foreshadowing didn’t feel subtle, it just felt like accidental spoilers at times. But to be fair, I think romcoms are quite hard to balance when it comes to that.
And the epilogue was very much giving Wattpad. Very “and then One Direction showed up and everyone clapped” vibes, which tipped it more into cringe than endearing for me. Overall though, still a decent, easy read even if it didn’t fully surprise me.
April 11, 2026
ROMCOMS ARE SO BACK!!! 💞💞💞
Is there anything more scrumptious than a slow burn enemies to lovers with forced proximity? I think not 🫦
The tension, the flirting, the secret glances, the hidden feelings, the delicious jealousy, the urge to touch each other AHHH!!! It was so intense and the pay off was EVERYTHING! God bless angry tension fuelled kissing 💫
Crazy Scripted Love played like a movie in my mind, it’s the epitome of a feel good romantic comedy! If the love doesn’t have you racing across the city to confess your feelings, we don’t want it ✋🏼
The characters are SO lovable, the plot was SO fun and the drama had me at the edge of my seat (Ralf you better count your days!!!)
Lucie and Elliot’s chemistry was insane, it literally jumped off the page. They were both overlooked and under appreciated by people in their lives but NEVER by each other, they saw each other and LOVED who they saw. My hopeless romantic heart is SOARING 🥹
“If you're a risk, Lucie Clifton, you're one worth taking”
Elliot I’m available Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday. I’m ready to fly to NYC and fall in love💞💞💞💞
If there’s anything to take from Crazy Scripted Love its to dream big, take risks and love fiercely.
Thank you Avon Books and NetGalley for the ARC 🤍
Is there anything more scrumptious than a slow burn enemies to lovers with forced proximity? I think not 🫦
The tension, the flirting, the secret glances, the hidden feelings, the delicious jealousy, the urge to touch each other AHHH!!! It was so intense and the pay off was EVERYTHING! God bless angry tension fuelled kissing 💫
Crazy Scripted Love played like a movie in my mind, it’s the epitome of a feel good romantic comedy! If the love doesn’t have you racing across the city to confess your feelings, we don’t want it ✋🏼
The characters are SO lovable, the plot was SO fun and the drama had me at the edge of my seat (Ralf you better count your days!!!)
Lucie and Elliot’s chemistry was insane, it literally jumped off the page. They were both overlooked and under appreciated by people in their lives but NEVER by each other, they saw each other and LOVED who they saw. My hopeless romantic heart is SOARING 🥹
“If you're a risk, Lucie Clifton, you're one worth taking”
Elliot I’m available Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday. I’m ready to fly to NYC and fall in love💞💞💞💞
If there’s anything to take from Crazy Scripted Love its to dream big, take risks and love fiercely.
Thank you Avon Books and NetGalley for the ARC 🤍
May 20, 2026
I love an enemies to lovers storyline and Crazy Scripted Love did not disappoint. The characters were great, I loved the banter and laughs and appreciated the chemistry. Such a fun, enjoyable fast paced story!
Lucie went after what she wanted and she was brave to do so even if she used work as something to hide behind. She slowly found her voice to fight for what she wanted for work and eventually for her personal life too. I just wish she realized Ralph was the snake he was long before she wrote him off. Also, Elliot hated Ralph so I would have thought he would have been more suspicious about the news Lucie told him but alas, it happened how it happened and it all still ended up great!
Elliot was a mystery but it was fun to slowly learn more about him as Lucie and his relationship grew. He was a sweetheart and he also realized his worth throughout the story. I love that before they could get their HEA, they each worked on what they needed to to make sure they were solid in their relationship knowing their roads would always lead back to each other!
Great story and a quick fun read!
*Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Elizabeth Drummond for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Lucie went after what she wanted and she was brave to do so even if she used work as something to hide behind. She slowly found her voice to fight for what she wanted for work and eventually for her personal life too. I just wish she realized Ralph was the snake he was long before she wrote him off. Also, Elliot hated Ralph so I would have thought he would have been more suspicious about the news Lucie told him but alas, it happened how it happened and it all still ended up great!
Elliot was a mystery but it was fun to slowly learn more about him as Lucie and his relationship grew. He was a sweetheart and he also realized his worth throughout the story. I love that before they could get their HEA, they each worked on what they needed to to make sure they were solid in their relationship knowing their roads would always lead back to each other!
Great story and a quick fun read!
*Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Elizabeth Drummond for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Crazy Scripted Love -PUB Date: 06/04/2026
This is a cute titled book with a very cute cover. I wanted to read because it said it was like "The Hating Game," which I loved.
I'm torn with a rating for this story. I often love a rivals/enemies to lovers vibe so maybe I had my expectations too high? I feel like there wasn't enough banter/tension for me. I also think there were maybe too many side plots. Our FMC has a bestie and they have some tension at the start and I don't know that it did much for me in the story (while I often do appreciate the solid bestie and strong female bonds!), then we have the MMC and a little side plot with his family (didn't feel connected enough). Then we have the bigger plots with the movie industry and I found myself frustrated because it was predictable and almost so much so that I was annoyed at the FMC for not "realizing" it. That said, the movie industry storyline was kinda fun. There was some angst/romance and a HEA.
So did I dislike the story? No. But did I LOVE it? Not enough. So it gets my standard mid-range rating 3.5⭐ - round up for the cute cover/title and HEA... but round down for some parts I found frustrating or dull.
My thanks to Netgalley, Avon Books (UK) for an eARC of this book; opinions are my own.
This is a cute titled book with a very cute cover. I wanted to read because it said it was like "The Hating Game," which I loved.
I'm torn with a rating for this story. I often love a rivals/enemies to lovers vibe so maybe I had my expectations too high? I feel like there wasn't enough banter/tension for me. I also think there were maybe too many side plots. Our FMC has a bestie and they have some tension at the start and I don't know that it did much for me in the story (while I often do appreciate the solid bestie and strong female bonds!), then we have the MMC and a little side plot with his family (didn't feel connected enough). Then we have the bigger plots with the movie industry and I found myself frustrated because it was predictable and almost so much so that I was annoyed at the FMC for not "realizing" it. That said, the movie industry storyline was kinda fun. There was some angst/romance and a HEA.
So did I dislike the story? No. But did I LOVE it? Not enough. So it gets my standard mid-range rating 3.5⭐ - round up for the cute cover/title and HEA... but round down for some parts I found frustrating or dull.
My thanks to Netgalley, Avon Books (UK) for an eARC of this book; opinions are my own.
June 5, 2026
Beach read alert! This is a solid, entertaining rom-com that won't change your life but will keep you turning pages.
I will note that I generally don't like show business as a setting for romance--my inner fact-checker starts questioning how far off base the people and processes depicted are from reality. But this one kept me interested in the characters.
Lucie is an overworked PA in London, desperate to finally break into film producing. Elliot is an overqualified AD in New York, desperate to finally direct his own project. They're thrown together to edit a script, forced to share a tiny workspace, and immediately start bickering. You know where it's going. But the getting there is more charming than I expected. I also appreciated that Lucie never sacrifices her career ambitions for the relationship. And it's been a while since I've seen a "Harry and the Hendersons" tactic deployed in a romance.
I did lose a little patience with how the villains are so obviously villainous and yet Lucie took a while to catch on. Also, single POV means we only get Elliot through her eyes, and I wanted more of his interiority. All in all, though, a solid summer read!
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC.
I will note that I generally don't like show business as a setting for romance--my inner fact-checker starts questioning how far off base the people and processes depicted are from reality. But this one kept me interested in the characters.
Lucie is an overworked PA in London, desperate to finally break into film producing. Elliot is an overqualified AD in New York, desperate to finally direct his own project. They're thrown together to edit a script, forced to share a tiny workspace, and immediately start bickering. You know where it's going. But the getting there is more charming than I expected. I also appreciated that Lucie never sacrifices her career ambitions for the relationship. And it's been a while since I've seen a "Harry and the Hendersons" tactic deployed in a romance.
I did lose a little patience with how the villains are so obviously villainous and yet Lucie took a while to catch on. Also, single POV means we only get Elliot through her eyes, and I wanted more of his interiority. All in all, though, a solid summer read!
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley, and Avon Books UK | Avon for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute, light workplace rom-com with a fun film industry setting, but it didn’t fully win me over. I enjoyed the witty banter and the dynamic between Lucie and Elliot. Their tension and annoyance with each other made for some fun moments, yet the romance took a long time to feel convincing to me. It was hard to get through the first half, and their slow burn was too slow. Lucie was relatable and hardworking, though at times a little too naïve, while Elliot started off rough but had solid character growth. I just wish we had gotten more emotional depth or stronger romantic development earlier on.
The plot itself was fairly predictable, and while it picked up toward the end and came together nicely, it never really stood out. Overall, it’s an easy, mildly entertaining read, but not one that left a lasting impression.
Sidenote: Dual POV would have definitely helped the storyline for me.
Read if you like:
- Workplace romance
- Forced proximity
- Enemies to lovers
- Single POV
This was a cute, light workplace rom-com with a fun film industry setting, but it didn’t fully win me over. I enjoyed the witty banter and the dynamic between Lucie and Elliot. Their tension and annoyance with each other made for some fun moments, yet the romance took a long time to feel convincing to me. It was hard to get through the first half, and their slow burn was too slow. Lucie was relatable and hardworking, though at times a little too naïve, while Elliot started off rough but had solid character growth. I just wish we had gotten more emotional depth or stronger romantic development earlier on.
The plot itself was fairly predictable, and while it picked up toward the end and came together nicely, it never really stood out. Overall, it’s an easy, mildly entertaining read, but not one that left a lasting impression.
Sidenote: Dual POV would have definitely helped the storyline for me.
Read if you like:
- Workplace romance
- Forced proximity
- Enemies to lovers
- Single POV
June 10, 2026
Lucie is the overworked assistant to a demanding boss who gets the chance of a lifetime to work on a major movie script. The only catch is that she has to collaborate with Elliot, an equally overlooked writer who is far from enthusiastic about Lucie's sudden arrival.
I have mixed feelings about this one. The premise sounded interesting, and the enemies-to-lovers trope was really promising, but I wanted a bit more tension and banter between the main characters. I also felt like there were a lot of plot points and side stories that didn't always add much to the overall narrative, making it difficult to stay focused on the central romance. However, I really enjoyed the film industry backdrop and all the New York references. The behind-the-scenes look at screenwriting and movie production added an interesting layer to the story!
Ultimately, this was a quick, easy, albeit somewhat predictable workplace romance. While it didn't fully deliver on the enemies-to-lovers dynamic I was hoping for, I can see it appealing to readers who enjoy workplace romances and low-angst romances.
Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
I have mixed feelings about this one. The premise sounded interesting, and the enemies-to-lovers trope was really promising, but I wanted a bit more tension and banter between the main characters. I also felt like there were a lot of plot points and side stories that didn't always add much to the overall narrative, making it difficult to stay focused on the central romance. However, I really enjoyed the film industry backdrop and all the New York references. The behind-the-scenes look at screenwriting and movie production added an interesting layer to the story!
Ultimately, this was a quick, easy, albeit somewhat predictable workplace romance. While it didn't fully deliver on the enemies-to-lovers dynamic I was hoping for, I can see it appealing to readers who enjoy workplace romances and low-angst romances.
Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a 3.5-star read for me ⭐⭐⭐✨ It gave 13 Going on 30 vibes, without the age warp and with a happily ever after. 💫
Lucie, a Brit, heads to New York City for the chance to finally prove herself after doing the same job for years. Elliot, who is in a similar position professionally, is a bit rough around the edges and carries trust issues after being betrayed by someone close to him.
Together, they work toward creating the perfect script that could change both of their lives. But with backstabbing and plotting from people in their orbit, they eventually realize they need to choose themselves over all the chaos surrounding them. 🎭✨
Lucie could be frustrating at times, especially when the bigger picture felt so obvious and she came across as a little naïve, but I was glad to see everything work out in the end. Elliot was also able to overcome his fears and pursue his own goals, which made his journey especially satisfying. 🌟💖
I wanted to thank Netgalley for this ARC
Lucie, a Brit, heads to New York City for the chance to finally prove herself after doing the same job for years. Elliot, who is in a similar position professionally, is a bit rough around the edges and carries trust issues after being betrayed by someone close to him.
Together, they work toward creating the perfect script that could change both of their lives. But with backstabbing and plotting from people in their orbit, they eventually realize they need to choose themselves over all the chaos surrounding them. 🎭✨
Lucie could be frustrating at times, especially when the bigger picture felt so obvious and she came across as a little naïve, but I was glad to see everything work out in the end. Elliot was also able to overcome his fears and pursue his own goals, which made his journey especially satisfying. 🌟💖
I wanted to thank Netgalley for this ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Elizabeth Drummond, Avon Books, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
3 / 5 ⭐
Crazy Scripted Love was a cute, lovely little romcom!
I enjoyed its funny banter, and I loved the workplace relationship trope! I did think this started off verrrrry slowly, and started to finally pick up towards the end for me. I found this one a bit difficult to really get attached to, but once I did, I enjoyed it more!! It was also quite cheesy too. But I lowkey really enjoyed it? Hehe.
Lucie and Elliott were a very endearing pair, and their lighthearted, witty banter was so cute!! I enjoyed the tension between them, and their chemistry so much!! I wouldn't quite call them enemies to lovers, but I did love their annoyance with each other so much! I just wish we got some more romance or more tension felt from them althroughout the book, as it didn't seem to be the forefront of the plot for a good portion of it.
Overall such a light and fun read!!
3 / 5 ⭐
Crazy Scripted Love was a cute, lovely little romcom!
I enjoyed its funny banter, and I loved the workplace relationship trope! I did think this started off verrrrry slowly, and started to finally pick up towards the end for me. I found this one a bit difficult to really get attached to, but once I did, I enjoyed it more!! It was also quite cheesy too. But I lowkey really enjoyed it? Hehe.
Lucie and Elliott were a very endearing pair, and their lighthearted, witty banter was so cute!! I enjoyed the tension between them, and their chemistry so much!! I wouldn't quite call them enemies to lovers, but I did love their annoyance with each other so much! I just wish we got some more romance or more tension felt from them althroughout the book, as it didn't seem to be the forefront of the plot for a good portion of it.
Overall such a light and fun read!!
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April 21, 20263.5 stars
Overall, this was a fun and engaging read as I was reading it. I was able to binge most of this book in one sitting. In saying that, i can't say that this book will stay with me. I just finished it before writing this review and i am already forgetting a lot that has happened.
I did like the confidence that the FMC had, even though she was willing to sit in a position she was well over-qualified for. She was not pushed aside because she knows what she can do.
I do wish that we learned more about the MMC, but due to him not having a POV, we only learned what the FMC learned during the scenes that were written. That is another area that I felt could have been improved, we had very little time of the two MC's spending time together outside of work. We saw a lot of scenes with other background characters, but most of the time we were told they spent time together and not shown the time they spent together.
Overall, this was a fun and engaging read as I was reading it. I was able to binge most of this book in one sitting. In saying that, i can't say that this book will stay with me. I just finished it before writing this review and i am already forgetting a lot that has happened.
I did like the confidence that the FMC had, even though she was willing to sit in a position she was well over-qualified for. She was not pushed aside because she knows what she can do.
I do wish that we learned more about the MMC, but due to him not having a POV, we only learned what the FMC learned during the scenes that were written. That is another area that I felt could have been improved, we had very little time of the two MC's spending time together outside of work. We saw a lot of scenes with other background characters, but most of the time we were told they spent time together and not shown the time they spent together.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
(2.5 stars)
While this was not my favourite contemporary romance, I can definitely admit that the behind-the-scenes movie-writer aspect was a fun new world to disappear into for a while. I genuinely enjoyed Lucie, her drive to achieve her dreams is well-written. Elliot is lovely. I think this book just felt predictable. I knew from the jump that Ralf was a villain, and found that I guessed his plot from the get-go, so I wasn't betrayed and shocked alongside Lucie when everything came to light. Sol was great, but she ended up being a deus-ex-machina, solving all of Lucie's problems for her. Lucie didn't have to fight for her own script. Overall, I think the plot was tied up extremely quickly and conveniently. I did love the author's clear commentary on AI. though, much appreciated.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the arc copy of this book.
While this was not my favourite contemporary romance, I can definitely admit that the behind-the-scenes movie-writer aspect was a fun new world to disappear into for a while. I genuinely enjoyed Lucie, her drive to achieve her dreams is well-written. Elliot is lovely. I think this book just felt predictable. I knew from the jump that Ralf was a villain, and found that I guessed his plot from the get-go, so I wasn't betrayed and shocked alongside Lucie when everything came to light. Sol was great, but she ended up being a deus-ex-machina, solving all of Lucie's problems for her. Lucie didn't have to fight for her own script. Overall, I think the plot was tied up extremely quickly and conveniently. I did love the author's clear commentary on AI. though, much appreciated.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the arc copy of this book.
June 13, 2026
This was a fun story following Lucie who is a overworked and underpaid PA in London who is put upon by her boss Lin who promises Lucie she will help her produce her own film. When Lin asks her to look over a script and is then given the opportunity to move to New York to help with the script of a film.
When she arrives she meets Elliott who dreams of one day of directing his own film so sparks fly when they meet and are told to work together on the script by his boss. Elliott lets Lucie knows he thinks she is not capable and resents her and they can't seem to agree on anything.
I loved the chemistry as it unfolded between them with some twists will they stay enemies or become lovers?
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
When she arrives she meets Elliott who dreams of one day of directing his own film so sparks fly when they meet and are told to work together on the script by his boss. Elliott lets Lucie knows he thinks she is not capable and resents her and they can't seem to agree on anything.
I loved the chemistry as it unfolded between them with some twists will they stay enemies or become lovers?
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Short review but this one was cute with a twist of chaos.
it's got that behind the scenes "is this real or just for show?" kind of romance, and i actually liked how playful it felt. the chemistry is there, but it's more fun and flirty than super deep or emotional.
The vibe:
🎬 scripted movements vs real feelings
🎬little messy, a little dramatic
🎬 easy to binge in one sitting
not gonna lie, it's predictable and not super layered, but it's entertaining enough that i didn't really care.
overall:
🍿 light, fun, slightly chaotic romance
🍿 good if you want something quick and low effort
🍿 not super memorable, but enjoyable while reading
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 star, simple, cute and easy.
Thank you to the author and netGalley for the arc.
it's got that behind the scenes "is this real or just for show?" kind of romance, and i actually liked how playful it felt. the chemistry is there, but it's more fun and flirty than super deep or emotional.
The vibe:
🎬 scripted movements vs real feelings
🎬little messy, a little dramatic
🎬 easy to binge in one sitting
not gonna lie, it's predictable and not super layered, but it's entertaining enough that i didn't really care.
overall:
🍿 light, fun, slightly chaotic romance
🍿 good if you want something quick and low effort
🍿 not super memorable, but enjoyable while reading
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 star, simple, cute and easy.
Thank you to the author and netGalley for the arc.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.75 rounded up ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
"Crazy Scripted Love" is a workplace romcom set in the messy, high-pressure world of film production. Lucie and Elliot have both spent years of their lives making sacrifices and working hard to achieve their dream jobs in the film world - Lucie as a producer, Elliott as a director. An accidentally sent email leads to Lucie moving from London to New York and working with Elliott on a script. He is less than thrilled and not afraid to let Lucie know it. The tension and chemistry are fun from the start. The banter is quick and witty and keeps the story moving at a steady, addictive pace. Overall, this is a light, entertaining read full of friends, achieving your goals and swoony romance.
🎬 Workplace enemies (ish) to lovers
🎥 Forced proximity
🎬 Slow burn
🎥 Found family
🎬 Film industry
🎥 New York (and London)
🎬 First person single POV
Thank you Elizabeth Drummond, Avon Books UK and NetGalley for a copy of "Crazy Scripted Love" in exchange for my honest review.
"Crazy Scripted Love" is a workplace romcom set in the messy, high-pressure world of film production. Lucie and Elliot have both spent years of their lives making sacrifices and working hard to achieve their dream jobs in the film world - Lucie as a producer, Elliott as a director. An accidentally sent email leads to Lucie moving from London to New York and working with Elliott on a script. He is less than thrilled and not afraid to let Lucie know it. The tension and chemistry are fun from the start. The banter is quick and witty and keeps the story moving at a steady, addictive pace. Overall, this is a light, entertaining read full of friends, achieving your goals and swoony romance.
🎬 Workplace enemies (ish) to lovers
🎥 Forced proximity
🎬 Slow burn
🎥 Found family
🎬 Film industry
🎥 New York (and London)
🎬 First person single POV
Thank you Elizabeth Drummond, Avon Books UK and NetGalley for a copy of "Crazy Scripted Love" in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Overall, this was a cute rom-com. It had some funny moments, and I liked the film setting. It was enjoyable, though it didn’t necessarily stand out, and it was pretty predictable as well. I think it could have benefited from multiple POVs, especially near the beginning; it would have been helpful to know Elliot’s thoughts then. I also really liked Sol as a side character, and I appreciated that the female characters were ambitious. Overall, if you’re looking for a lighthearted read and are interested in the film industry, you’d probably enjoy this one.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
Rating: 3.5⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
Rating: 3.5⭐️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC of Crazy Scripted Love by Elizabeth Drummond.
This book started off a bit slow for me but in the end with the twists (which you could see coming) and getting to know the main characters a bit better it ended up pulling together to be a quick, fun, slow burn read. At first I just could not buy into Lucie and Elliot's romance. I loved Lucie but she was just too nice sometimes. I think my favorite character was Sol, who is definitely a part of the story but would have loved to have read more. All in all a cute book and I would 100% read another book from this author as I enjoyed her writing style.
This book started off a bit slow for me but in the end with the twists (which you could see coming) and getting to know the main characters a bit better it ended up pulling together to be a quick, fun, slow burn read. At first I just could not buy into Lucie and Elliot's romance. I loved Lucie but she was just too nice sometimes. I think my favorite character was Sol, who is definitely a part of the story but would have loved to have read more. All in all a cute book and I would 100% read another book from this author as I enjoyed her writing style.
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