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Accidentally Infamous #1
You've Got Hate Mail
He’s a single dad and handyman doing his best as the lone male at a closed winery where women who’ve gone viral are hiding from the the world. She's the winery's newest resident, a hot mess with the internet’s most famous... you know... after the worst possible unscripted wardrobe malfunction on a livestream.
And they’re suddenly accidental roommates. (Insert evil author cackles here.)
You've Got Hate Mail is a funny, heartwarming, swoony romance perfect for those who love protective book boyfriends, slow burns, and epically awkward meet-cutes. If you're looking for a love story that highlights sisterhood bonds and overcoming hard things with the best found family, you're in the right place.
Multicast narration
Small town, opposites attract, single dad, forced proximity
And they’re suddenly accidental roommates. (Insert evil author cackles here.)
You've Got Hate Mail is a funny, heartwarming, swoony romance perfect for those who love protective book boyfriends, slow burns, and epically awkward meet-cutes. If you're looking for a love story that highlights sisterhood bonds and overcoming hard things with the best found family, you're in the right place.
Multicast narration
Small town, opposites attract, single dad, forced proximity
Audible Audio
Published June 16, 2026
About the author
Pippa Grant
74 books11.1k followersPippa Grant wanted to write books, so she did.
Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine published under the name Jamie Farrell.
When she’s not writing romantic comedies, she’s fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes tries to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.
Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine published under the name Jamie Farrell.
When she’s not writing romantic comedies, she’s fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes tries to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.
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June 16, 2026
You’ve Got Hate Mail by Pippa Grant
Accidentally Infamous series #1. Contemporary romance. Alternating POV. Found family.
After having an accidental indecent exposure video go viral, Cricket retreats to an invite-only vineyard. It’s a place where women with the same type of viral moment can escape to and regroup until they are ready to face the world again. Cricket feels at home and at ease with the women, the handyman and his daughter and soon considers them all family. The vineyard is having financial problems. Can she help and be part of the solution for more than just the vineyard?
🎧 I listened to an audiobook copy of this story which is performed in multicast interactive style. Narrators include Kristyna Ruth Zaherek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter. My favorite type of performance. It’s as if watching a movie or play with all the various characters.
The recording is clean, professional, and makes it easy to remain in an active listening mode.
Absolutely hilarious at times as well as incredibly romantic and touching. The glitter bomb had me laughing out loud. The unquestioned support over and over again had me hoping such an escape really exists.
Exhilarating, hopeful, steamy, and lovable. Epilogue 1 is priceless.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Dreamscape Select.
Accidentally Infamous series #1. Contemporary romance. Alternating POV. Found family.
After having an accidental indecent exposure video go viral, Cricket retreats to an invite-only vineyard. It’s a place where women with the same type of viral moment can escape to and regroup until they are ready to face the world again. Cricket feels at home and at ease with the women, the handyman and his daughter and soon considers them all family. The vineyard is having financial problems. Can she help and be part of the solution for more than just the vineyard?
🎧 I listened to an audiobook copy of this story which is performed in multicast interactive style. Narrators include Kristyna Ruth Zaherek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter. My favorite type of performance. It’s as if watching a movie or play with all the various characters.
The recording is clean, professional, and makes it easy to remain in an active listening mode.
Absolutely hilarious at times as well as incredibly romantic and touching. The glitter bomb had me laughing out loud. The unquestioned support over and over again had me hoping such an escape really exists.
Exhilarating, hopeful, steamy, and lovable. Epilogue 1 is priceless.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Dreamscape Select.
June 1, 2026
Any time you pick up a Pippa Grant book you are guaranteed to be fully invested, whether that be 100 percent obsessed with any man she creates, laugh your ass off or cry like a baby. Maybe all three. Like me 😂
After a wardrobe malfunction on livestream and flashing everyone her literal goods, Cricket escapes to a closed winery with other women who have had similar experiences.
The found family was perfect. I love each and every side character. I’m so glad cricket finally got redemption after all the hell she’s been through. Poor girl 😂
The slow burn was sooo good. I love how both Heath and Cricket needed each other, they leaned on each other the entire time.
One of my favorite rom coms I’ve read in a while. Definitely full of laughs and giggles. Throw in some extra spicy moments and it’s a complete 5 star for me!
Cricket- hilarious, she had me screaming. How she always gets into the most ridiculous situations.
Pip was hands down my favorite character. I would totally kill to be around her chaos on a daily basis.
Heath- totally obsessed with that man. I can’t say a bad thing about him.
Lavender- adorable, her obsession with dragons
Fluffy- so mischievous and always getting into the worst trouble. Or making trouble for everyone.
Huge thank you to Pippa Grant for the arc and alc!
After a wardrobe malfunction on livestream and flashing everyone her literal goods, Cricket escapes to a closed winery with other women who have had similar experiences.
The found family was perfect. I love each and every side character. I’m so glad cricket finally got redemption after all the hell she’s been through. Poor girl 😂
The slow burn was sooo good. I love how both Heath and Cricket needed each other, they leaned on each other the entire time.
One of my favorite rom coms I’ve read in a while. Definitely full of laughs and giggles. Throw in some extra spicy moments and it’s a complete 5 star for me!
Cricket- hilarious, she had me screaming. How she always gets into the most ridiculous situations.
Pip was hands down my favorite character. I would totally kill to be around her chaos on a daily basis.
Heath- totally obsessed with that man. I can’t say a bad thing about him.
Lavender- adorable, her obsession with dragons
Fluffy- so mischievous and always getting into the worst trouble. Or making trouble for everyone.
Huge thank you to Pippa Grant for the arc and alc!
June 4, 2026
This story begins in a very interesting way, nothing quite like becoming a viral sensation for all the wrong reasons. The humiliation Cricket experienced continues to affect her sense of security and self-worth. She relies on mantras to help her get through basic daily tasks, and even something as simple as taking a shower can trigger a panic attack. Once you learn what happened, it’s easy to understand why. It’s the kind of situation that would be humiliating for anyone, and it completely changes the course of her life.
Seeking refuge from the spotlight, Cricket leaves Chicago behind and heads to Sonoma County, California, where she hides away at a winery.
Enter Heath: single father, handyman, and devoted cat dad. He immediately stood out to me as a character. The fact that Cricket finds herself in yet another embarrassing situation with him watching was both awkward and amusing. Heath’s daughter, Lavender, adds a lot of charm to the story, and I enjoyed their family dynamic from the beginning.
The winery itself is part of a commune that serves as a safe haven for women recovering from unwanted viral fame and internet notoriety. It’s an unusual concept, but also an intriguing one. Heath has his own complicated past, including the loss of his wife, who was involved in social media before her death. Readers should pay attention to the content warnings, as both Cricket and Heath’s histories touch on topics that may be triggering for some.
This book features a large cast of characters. While Cricket and Heath are obviously the focus, there are many supporting characters who play important roles within the commune. The setting itself is picturesque, with grapevines, tiny houses, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Things become even more complicated when Cricket and Heath are forced into close proximity and end up sharing Heath’s cottage.
One thing I found myself wondering throughout the story was whether this was truly Cricket’s story or Heath’s. Heath’s backstory is explored extensively and is revisited frequently. While his journey is compelling, there were times when it overshadowed Cricket’s development. His perspective as the only man living within this predominantly female community was interesting, and I often found myself sympathizing with him.
Cricket’s personality was more difficult for me to connect with. At times she is shy and withdrawn, while at other moments she is loud, dramatic, and impulsive. Unfortunately, I struggled with her character for much of the book. The audiobook version, in particular, made this difficult for me. I found myself rolling my eyes at many of her reactions and internal monologues. While the story is marketed as a rom-com, the humor rarely landed for me, and I found myself far more invested in the storyline than the comedy.
I eventually switched from audio to ebook, and reading the story worked much better for me. While the audiobook was faster, I found the physical reading experience helped soften some of my frustrations with the main character.
As the story progresses, Cricket’s emotional vulnerability begins to evolve into something closer to determination and even a bit of righteous anger. While I can’t say I would have handled things the way she did, I appreciated seeing her fight back and begin reclaiming parts of herself.
The story explores many themes, including self-worth, healing, family trauma, online culture, friendship, grief, and personal growth. Sometimes there were so many emotional threads competing for attention that the romance felt buried beneath the drama. While I appreciated the realistic portrayal of insecurities and human flaws, the overall level of drama occasionally felt overwhelming.
Eventually, the romance begins to take center stage as Heath finally confronts his feelings. The chemistry between them grows stronger, and the tension that had been building finally pays off. I especially enjoyed Heath’s relationship with Lavender and the found family elements woven throughout the story.
However, just when things begin to settle, more drama arrives. Every corner of this story seems packed with emotional conflict, misunderstandings, family issues, and personal struggles. At times it felt almost soap opera level dramatic. While the healing journeys of both Heath and Cricket kept me invested, I never fully connected with either character on a deeper level.
For me, this ultimately landed as a three star read. The storyline was compelling enough to keep me reading, but I never found it completely engrossing. I appreciated the found family themes, the small-town atmosphere, the unique premise, and the cast of audiobook narrators. The internet and viral fame storyline also felt very relevant to modern culture.
That said, the humor often didn’t work for me, and there were simply too many moments where I found myself frustrated with the characters rather than rooting for them. I did enjoy the chapter titles, and Heath, Cricket, and Lavender eventually form a family unit that many readers will likely connect with.
I don’t want to spoil the story, but I highly recommend paying attention to the content warnings before diving in. I would also suggest considering which format works best for you, as my experience improved significantly when I switched from audio to ebook.
If you enjoy reality TV style drama, emotional healing journeys, found family, and stories about rebuilding your life after public humiliation, this may be a great fit for you.
At its heart, the novel carries strong messages about surrounding yourself with healthy, supportive people and learning that family is often the one you choose rather than the one you’re born into. The story concludes with a happy ending and one of the more memorable epilogues I’ve read in quite some time.
Thank you Pippa Grant for the arc and all of this story. I read this book as An arc and im leaving an honest review
Seeking refuge from the spotlight, Cricket leaves Chicago behind and heads to Sonoma County, California, where she hides away at a winery.
Enter Heath: single father, handyman, and devoted cat dad. He immediately stood out to me as a character. The fact that Cricket finds herself in yet another embarrassing situation with him watching was both awkward and amusing. Heath’s daughter, Lavender, adds a lot of charm to the story, and I enjoyed their family dynamic from the beginning.
The winery itself is part of a commune that serves as a safe haven for women recovering from unwanted viral fame and internet notoriety. It’s an unusual concept, but also an intriguing one. Heath has his own complicated past, including the loss of his wife, who was involved in social media before her death. Readers should pay attention to the content warnings, as both Cricket and Heath’s histories touch on topics that may be triggering for some.
This book features a large cast of characters. While Cricket and Heath are obviously the focus, there are many supporting characters who play important roles within the commune. The setting itself is picturesque, with grapevines, tiny houses, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Things become even more complicated when Cricket and Heath are forced into close proximity and end up sharing Heath’s cottage.
One thing I found myself wondering throughout the story was whether this was truly Cricket’s story or Heath’s. Heath’s backstory is explored extensively and is revisited frequently. While his journey is compelling, there were times when it overshadowed Cricket’s development. His perspective as the only man living within this predominantly female community was interesting, and I often found myself sympathizing with him.
Cricket’s personality was more difficult for me to connect with. At times she is shy and withdrawn, while at other moments she is loud, dramatic, and impulsive. Unfortunately, I struggled with her character for much of the book. The audiobook version, in particular, made this difficult for me. I found myself rolling my eyes at many of her reactions and internal monologues. While the story is marketed as a rom-com, the humor rarely landed for me, and I found myself far more invested in the storyline than the comedy.
I eventually switched from audio to ebook, and reading the story worked much better for me. While the audiobook was faster, I found the physical reading experience helped soften some of my frustrations with the main character.
As the story progresses, Cricket’s emotional vulnerability begins to evolve into something closer to determination and even a bit of righteous anger. While I can’t say I would have handled things the way she did, I appreciated seeing her fight back and begin reclaiming parts of herself.
The story explores many themes, including self-worth, healing, family trauma, online culture, friendship, grief, and personal growth. Sometimes there were so many emotional threads competing for attention that the romance felt buried beneath the drama. While I appreciated the realistic portrayal of insecurities and human flaws, the overall level of drama occasionally felt overwhelming.
Eventually, the romance begins to take center stage as Heath finally confronts his feelings. The chemistry between them grows stronger, and the tension that had been building finally pays off. I especially enjoyed Heath’s relationship with Lavender and the found family elements woven throughout the story.
However, just when things begin to settle, more drama arrives. Every corner of this story seems packed with emotional conflict, misunderstandings, family issues, and personal struggles. At times it felt almost soap opera level dramatic. While the healing journeys of both Heath and Cricket kept me invested, I never fully connected with either character on a deeper level.
For me, this ultimately landed as a three star read. The storyline was compelling enough to keep me reading, but I never found it completely engrossing. I appreciated the found family themes, the small-town atmosphere, the unique premise, and the cast of audiobook narrators. The internet and viral fame storyline also felt very relevant to modern culture.
That said, the humor often didn’t work for me, and there were simply too many moments where I found myself frustrated with the characters rather than rooting for them. I did enjoy the chapter titles, and Heath, Cricket, and Lavender eventually form a family unit that many readers will likely connect with.
I don’t want to spoil the story, but I highly recommend paying attention to the content warnings before diving in. I would also suggest considering which format works best for you, as my experience improved significantly when I switched from audio to ebook.
If you enjoy reality TV style drama, emotional healing journeys, found family, and stories about rebuilding your life after public humiliation, this may be a great fit for you.
At its heart, the novel carries strong messages about surrounding yourself with healthy, supportive people and learning that family is often the one you choose rather than the one you’re born into. The story concludes with a happy ending and one of the more memorable epilogues I’ve read in quite some time.
Thank you Pippa Grant for the arc and all of this story. I read this book as An arc and im leaving an honest review
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.25 stars.
Pippa Grant's "You've Got Hate Mail" is surprisingly deep for a book with such a silly-sounding title. I did not expect it to go the way it did, and I mean this in a complementary way! This is a forced proximity, single-dad story featuring a slow-burning romance between the main characters, Cricket (FMC) and Heath (MMC). Cricket has gone viral for the worst possible reason. She has been embarrassed, judged, bullied, and harassed off the internet because of it. She can't cope with the massive amounts of attention coming her way, so she logs off fully and retreats to a remote cabin/commune-type resort to regroup and rest while trying to find a "new normal" post-internet-virality. While there, she meets many different women who have experienced the same infamy via going viral and the ensuing traumas that have come with it. She also meets Heath, the resort's handyman, and his dragon-slayer-obsessed daughter, Lavender. At first, Heath does not like Cricket, but the more time they spend together, the more he realizes he was so, so wrong about her. I cannot recall having read a book quite like this in the past. The premise is very unique, which I wholly appreciate. I really enjoy what Pippa Grant has to say about the nature of being online and the massive, major downsides of going viral, whether you meant to or not. The far-reaching nature of online harassment, especially towards women, is well-documented at this point, but the way Grant brings together women who have been impacted by their worst viral moments is harrowing, intriguing, and downright lovely. The bonds created between the women who have been broken publicly are such a joy to watch unfold, even though the reasons they are all there are awful. Making lemonade out of lemons, I suppose. I also loved watching Heath and Cricket get to know one another as they repair the broken pieces of their lives. They are polar opposites of one another, but they start to rub off on one another as they begin to develop feelings for each other. The slow-burning tension between the two of them is delicious, and I really got a sense of the pining and the yearning between them that was not just physical. I also loved watching Cricket bond with and instantly take to the unique, zany Lavender, where others might not have. Heath's relationship with his daughter is so touching, even though he feels immense amounts of guilt and sadness at times. The banter between all three of these characters is so funny, so well-written, and frequently, so moving! I *loved* the audiobook version of this book. Kristyna Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, and Stella Hunter bring these characters to life in special, fun, effective ways. They make this story even better than it is written! They play off of one another well with perfect inflection and diction. READ THIS BOOK ASAP!!
Thank you to Pippa Grant and Love Notes PR for the complimentary ARC and ALC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
Pippa Grant's "You've Got Hate Mail" is surprisingly deep for a book with such a silly-sounding title. I did not expect it to go the way it did, and I mean this in a complementary way! This is a forced proximity, single-dad story featuring a slow-burning romance between the main characters, Cricket (FMC) and Heath (MMC). Cricket has gone viral for the worst possible reason. She has been embarrassed, judged, bullied, and harassed off the internet because of it. She can't cope with the massive amounts of attention coming her way, so she logs off fully and retreats to a remote cabin/commune-type resort to regroup and rest while trying to find a "new normal" post-internet-virality. While there, she meets many different women who have experienced the same infamy via going viral and the ensuing traumas that have come with it. She also meets Heath, the resort's handyman, and his dragon-slayer-obsessed daughter, Lavender. At first, Heath does not like Cricket, but the more time they spend together, the more he realizes he was so, so wrong about her. I cannot recall having read a book quite like this in the past. The premise is very unique, which I wholly appreciate. I really enjoy what Pippa Grant has to say about the nature of being online and the massive, major downsides of going viral, whether you meant to or not. The far-reaching nature of online harassment, especially towards women, is well-documented at this point, but the way Grant brings together women who have been impacted by their worst viral moments is harrowing, intriguing, and downright lovely. The bonds created between the women who have been broken publicly are such a joy to watch unfold, even though the reasons they are all there are awful. Making lemonade out of lemons, I suppose. I also loved watching Heath and Cricket get to know one another as they repair the broken pieces of their lives. They are polar opposites of one another, but they start to rub off on one another as they begin to develop feelings for each other. The slow-burning tension between the two of them is delicious, and I really got a sense of the pining and the yearning between them that was not just physical. I also loved watching Cricket bond with and instantly take to the unique, zany Lavender, where others might not have. Heath's relationship with his daughter is so touching, even though he feels immense amounts of guilt and sadness at times. The banter between all three of these characters is so funny, so well-written, and frequently, so moving! I *loved* the audiobook version of this book. Kristyna Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, and Stella Hunter bring these characters to life in special, fun, effective ways. They make this story even better than it is written! They play off of one another well with perfect inflection and diction. READ THIS BOOK ASAP!!
Thank you to Pippa Grant and Love Notes PR for the complimentary ARC and ALC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
June 19, 2026
All the banter and laughs you expect from Pippa Grant, along with an emotional story you didn’t. Found family, accepting yourself, and starting over make this book engaging and such a great read. And PS – I want to live in Lav’s world.
June 6, 2026
4.5⭐️
One thing is for sure…Pippa Grant will always bring a book with laugh out loud moments & lovable characters! This was no different. However, I was not expecting the emotional depth this brought!
I was absolutely sucked in & loving this audio! Kristyna Ruth Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, with Samantha Brentmoor and Stella Hunter were just fantastic! Had me swooning, laughing, and feeling all the emotions!
This book was a perfect mix of humor & heart. I was laughing & feeling the emotions through this one! I loved Cricket & Heath’s relationship and watching it change & grow! The grief, healing, and learning to trust/open up aspects just added so much depth to this one!
Single dad is always my fave trope & Heath & Lavender were so fun. Lav definitely stole the show & had me laughing!! This book was full of side characters & animals that you can’t help but adore. Pip for sure was a fave & had me cackling!!
If you’re looking for a feel good book with banter, feels, and so much humor & awkward moments, this one is absolutely for you! This grumpy/sunshune, forced proximity, and accidental roommates story made for a fun ride! I highly recommend!
Thank you Pippa Grant & team for this early copy & ALC!
One thing is for sure…Pippa Grant will always bring a book with laugh out loud moments & lovable characters! This was no different. However, I was not expecting the emotional depth this brought!
I was absolutely sucked in & loving this audio! Kristyna Ruth Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, with Samantha Brentmoor and Stella Hunter were just fantastic! Had me swooning, laughing, and feeling all the emotions!
This book was a perfect mix of humor & heart. I was laughing & feeling the emotions through this one! I loved Cricket & Heath’s relationship and watching it change & grow! The grief, healing, and learning to trust/open up aspects just added so much depth to this one!
Single dad is always my fave trope & Heath & Lavender were so fun. Lav definitely stole the show & had me laughing!! This book was full of side characters & animals that you can’t help but adore. Pip for sure was a fave & had me cackling!!
If you’re looking for a feel good book with banter, feels, and so much humor & awkward moments, this one is absolutely for you! This grumpy/sunshune, forced proximity, and accidental roommates story made for a fun ride! I highly recommend!
Thank you Pippa Grant & team for this early copy & ALC!
June 16, 2026
ARC/ALC REVIEW
You know that saying about being a fly on the wall … I would give a lot to be “a fly on the wall” inside Pippa Grant’s brain for like 24 hours. My gawd, the things I would experience! Amirite?! The woman’s imagination holds no bounds. Zero. Zilch. She is as unpredictable as she is steadfast and I am here for all of it! Or at least I have been as of late! My relationship with her humour did not start of well many many many moons ago, but she has since converted me into a super fan and again, here for all of it. I say unpredictable and steadfast because she manages to always surprise the heck out of me with the totality of her stories but at the same time, she is steadfast in the greatness of her stories. I used to think you had to be “in the mood” to really appreciate her stories but no, there’s no mood you have to be in because they are perfect for all the moods!
This story was outrageous fun. Like I’m pretty sure there were no moments where I was not at least smiling. It is such a joy to get lost in her words! Her stories are so inventive yet not so far fetched from the real world. Sure, some circumstances could be seen as being “out there” but yeah, no, you can still imagine it happening in real life and that in and of itself makes me giddier!
One aspect of this story that I really enjoyed was how real and relatable the circumstances were in today’s society. The internet is a tricky beast and putting yourself out there can have a double edge to it and this story highlights that very thing really well. It shines a light on the perils of “internet fame” and how easily that house of cards can flip. I was also happy the Heath had his own real life circumstances to navigate although at one point I thought it might have been a bit much LOL The hits kept coming for him and while I do like the realism in that, I think Heath could have used a bit less “realism”, if you feel me! However, when it came to Heath and Cricket and their growth as individuals and as a couple, I liked that they both had a pretty big package to carry, if that makes sense.
I had the opportunity to both read an ARC and listen to an ALC of this story and let me tell you, a good time was had by all doesn’t even begin to describe the mood this story put me in! They landed at the same time, so I did more of a listen rather than a read and honestly the absolute immersive experience I got from listening to this full cast was so epic I couldn’t have stopped listening even if I wanted to! Gregory Salinas was an absolute perfect voice for Heath. I didn’t know what to expect from Kristyna Zaharek because I hadn’t even heard a sample of her work before this and not only did I love her performance as Cricket, but I must stalk her and find other audiobooks she has narrated asap! Rounding off our cast are Stella Hunter & Samantha Brentmoor both powerhouses in their own right! These two ladies are always A++ and together with Gregory & Kristyna they elevated an already very entertaining story to levels I can’t even explain. A good time was had by all I say! If you’re an audio junkie, this is an audiobook you want to invest in! #trust
You know that saying about being a fly on the wall … I would give a lot to be “a fly on the wall” inside Pippa Grant’s brain for like 24 hours. My gawd, the things I would experience! Amirite?! The woman’s imagination holds no bounds. Zero. Zilch. She is as unpredictable as she is steadfast and I am here for all of it! Or at least I have been as of late! My relationship with her humour did not start of well many many many moons ago, but she has since converted me into a super fan and again, here for all of it. I say unpredictable and steadfast because she manages to always surprise the heck out of me with the totality of her stories but at the same time, she is steadfast in the greatness of her stories. I used to think you had to be “in the mood” to really appreciate her stories but no, there’s no mood you have to be in because they are perfect for all the moods!
This story was outrageous fun. Like I’m pretty sure there were no moments where I was not at least smiling. It is such a joy to get lost in her words! Her stories are so inventive yet not so far fetched from the real world. Sure, some circumstances could be seen as being “out there” but yeah, no, you can still imagine it happening in real life and that in and of itself makes me giddier!
One aspect of this story that I really enjoyed was how real and relatable the circumstances were in today’s society. The internet is a tricky beast and putting yourself out there can have a double edge to it and this story highlights that very thing really well. It shines a light on the perils of “internet fame” and how easily that house of cards can flip. I was also happy the Heath had his own real life circumstances to navigate although at one point I thought it might have been a bit much LOL The hits kept coming for him and while I do like the realism in that, I think Heath could have used a bit less “realism”, if you feel me! However, when it came to Heath and Cricket and their growth as individuals and as a couple, I liked that they both had a pretty big package to carry, if that makes sense.
I had the opportunity to both read an ARC and listen to an ALC of this story and let me tell you, a good time was had by all doesn’t even begin to describe the mood this story put me in! They landed at the same time, so I did more of a listen rather than a read and honestly the absolute immersive experience I got from listening to this full cast was so epic I couldn’t have stopped listening even if I wanted to! Gregory Salinas was an absolute perfect voice for Heath. I didn’t know what to expect from Kristyna Zaharek because I hadn’t even heard a sample of her work before this and not only did I love her performance as Cricket, but I must stalk her and find other audiobooks she has narrated asap! Rounding off our cast are Stella Hunter & Samantha Brentmoor both powerhouses in their own right! These two ladies are always A++ and together with Gregory & Kristyna they elevated an already very entertaining story to levels I can’t even explain. A good time was had by all I say! If you’re an audio junkie, this is an audiobook you want to invest in! #trust
June 23, 2026
When Cricket goes viral after a wardrobe malfunction on a livestream, she escapes to a closed-down winery, joining other women who have faced their own online embarrassments. On her first night, she meets Heath, the handsome handyman, and accidentally punches him in the eye when he walks in on her in the shower. After another awkward moment, Cricket decides to keep her distance. But when she learns the winery might be foreclosed, she and Heath team up to try to save the place and the family Cricket has grown to care about. As she moves past her viral mishap, Cricket finds herself falling for this patient, compassionate single dad. Can she help save the winery and find love along the way?
I had such a fun time with You’ve Got Hate Mail (I don’t think I’ve ever seen the word beaver used so much in a book). I really liked the idea of people dealing with their viral moments and having a place where women could face the backlash together. The book takes a good look at “cancel culture” and its effects on people. The main characters were wonderful, and I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. Cricket not only faced the fallout from her viral livestream, which cost her her home and job, but she also found a family that accepted her for who she is. Heath, on the other hand, learned that he doesn’t have to handle everything by himself. Overall, this was a funny romantic comedy, and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next for the winery and its quirky characters.
You’ve Got Hate Mail is perfect for readers who enjoy:
Found Family
Forced Proximity
Grumpy X Sunshine
Thank you to Love Notes PR for the opportunity to review You've Got Hate Mail. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I had such a fun time with You’ve Got Hate Mail (I don’t think I’ve ever seen the word beaver used so much in a book). I really liked the idea of people dealing with their viral moments and having a place where women could face the backlash together. The book takes a good look at “cancel culture” and its effects on people. The main characters were wonderful, and I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. Cricket not only faced the fallout from her viral livestream, which cost her her home and job, but she also found a family that accepted her for who she is. Heath, on the other hand, learned that he doesn’t have to handle everything by himself. Overall, this was a funny romantic comedy, and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next for the winery and its quirky characters.
You’ve Got Hate Mail is perfect for readers who enjoy:
Found Family
Forced Proximity
Grumpy X Sunshine
Thank you to Love Notes PR for the opportunity to review You've Got Hate Mail. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 29, 2026
I found this to be a quite good read with a great underlying storyline and plot. I really enjoyed the main characters, but overall, it was a little disappointing.
At times, the writing felt a bit off and occasionally made it hard to read or stay fully engaged in that part of the story. I also felt like there were a little too many characters introduced all at once. It probably would have been a smoother experience if characters were added over time, especially as the series continues.
At times, the writing felt a bit off and occasionally made it hard to read or stay fully engaged in that part of the story. I also felt like there were a little too many characters introduced all at once. It probably would have been a smoother experience if characters were added over time, especially as the series continues.
June 16, 2026
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy!
Heath is such an amazing parent and I enjoyed seeing him change his mindset about Cricket. The journey of the women in this story was so inspiring. The supportive community they had formed was genuine and lovely. The audio on this was amazing and the supporting voices put it over the top! The audio was a multicast with Kristina Ruth Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, and Stella Hunter
Tropes:
Forced Proximity, Cat Daddy, Single Dad, Hurt/Comfort, Internet Infamous, Found Family
Vibes: understanding, community, and growth
Heath is such an amazing parent and I enjoyed seeing him change his mindset about Cricket. The journey of the women in this story was so inspiring. The supportive community they had formed was genuine and lovely. The audio on this was amazing and the supporting voices put it over the top! The audio was a multicast with Kristina Ruth Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, and Stella Hunter
Tropes:
Forced Proximity, Cat Daddy, Single Dad, Hurt/Comfort, Internet Infamous, Found Family
Vibes: understanding, community, and growth
July 8, 2026
Huge found family vibes. Loved all the characters. Loved the little girl and the aunt and the cat. Super cute, great palate cleanser. Definitely want to read about the rest of the characters. Overall good time.
June 18, 2026
Laughed out loud to this book so many times! It would have been 5 stars but I couldn’t stand how fast she said “I love you”.
June 21, 2026
imposible que un ser humano masculino tenga tanta paciencia e imposible que un ser humano de 6 años hable tan así
pero ademas de los muchos imposibles i really liked it
hay algo en la trope found family que me puede asiq seguramente sea eso
pero ademas de los muchos imposibles i really liked it
hay algo en la trope found family que me puede asiq seguramente sea eso
June 26, 2026
I just couldnt get into it,i didnt like the fmc.the rest of the characters were ok ,aunt pip had some fun moments but this was a miss for me.
June 19, 2026
I picked this up expecting a quirky Pippa Grant rom-com.
I was NOT expecting it to hit me right in the feelings. 💌
✨ single dad
✨ slow burn
✨ forced proximity
✨ found family
✨ protective hero
✨ opposites attract
✨ small-town winery vibes
Cricket has become internet-famous for all the wrong reasons, and what starts as a funny premise quickly turns into something much deeper. Pippa Grant explores the very real impact of online bullying, public shaming, and viral humiliation in a way that felt surprisingly thoughtful and heartfelt.
One of my favorite parts of this story wasn't even the romance. It was the sisterhood. Watching a group of women who had all experienced their own public disasters come together, support each other, and rebuild their confidence was incredibly moving.
And then there's Heath. 💚
Competent handyman. Devoted single dad. Protective without being overbearing. The kind of hero who quietly shows up when it matters most.
The romance between Heath and Cricket is a true slow burn, built on trust, friendship, healing, and understanding. Their chemistry is there from the beginning, but what really worked for me was how they helped each other put the broken pieces of their lives back together.
Bonus points for Lavender, who absolutely stole every scene she appeared in. 🐉
🎧 Audiobook listeners: this cast was fantastic. Kristyna Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, and Stella Hunter brought so much personality, humor, and heart to these characters.
This was funny, emotional, unique, and far more meaningful than I expected going in.
QOTD: What's a book that surprised you by being deeper than you expected?
#YouveGotHateMail #PippaGrant #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #AudiobookReview
I was NOT expecting it to hit me right in the feelings. 💌
✨ single dad
✨ slow burn
✨ forced proximity
✨ found family
✨ protective hero
✨ opposites attract
✨ small-town winery vibes
Cricket has become internet-famous for all the wrong reasons, and what starts as a funny premise quickly turns into something much deeper. Pippa Grant explores the very real impact of online bullying, public shaming, and viral humiliation in a way that felt surprisingly thoughtful and heartfelt.
One of my favorite parts of this story wasn't even the romance. It was the sisterhood. Watching a group of women who had all experienced their own public disasters come together, support each other, and rebuild their confidence was incredibly moving.
And then there's Heath. 💚
Competent handyman. Devoted single dad. Protective without being overbearing. The kind of hero who quietly shows up when it matters most.
The romance between Heath and Cricket is a true slow burn, built on trust, friendship, healing, and understanding. Their chemistry is there from the beginning, but what really worked for me was how they helped each other put the broken pieces of their lives back together.
Bonus points for Lavender, who absolutely stole every scene she appeared in. 🐉
🎧 Audiobook listeners: this cast was fantastic. Kristyna Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, and Stella Hunter brought so much personality, humor, and heart to these characters.
This was funny, emotional, unique, and far more meaningful than I expected going in.
QOTD: What's a book that surprised you by being deeper than you expected?
#YouveGotHateMail #PippaGrant #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #AudiobookReview
June 6, 2026
Pippa’s books always make me smile and this one didn’t disappoint. This book is truly filled with a solid girl squad. It is a shining example of family is what you make of it not who you’re born into. At the beginning of the book cricket is understandingly broken. Watching her rebuild herself find confidence and find a new path and purpose was absolutely amazing. Heath, while seemingly put together is just as broken and has to find a way to heal in that way to heal his cricket. Lavender Heath’s daughter is so precocious and absolutely a joy to read about and Pip. Well, there’s no words for Pip. You just have to read it and love her and take her for what she is. I honestly can’t wait to read the other women’s stories.
Did Not Finish
July 5, 2026I only read 47% of the story and just couldn’t make it any further.
This story was about people who ended up kind of taking care of each other at a former winery. The FMC had a viral moment, showing parts of her anatomy that should not be made public. She also had very bad problems with self-worth because of her family.
There’s a single father living there who also has self-worth problems. And because his daughter and the FMC are both chaos magnets. When would think the chaos would be an OK part of the story. Unfortunately I feel like the author got a little carried away with the chaos theme to the point that it was hard to follow the story. There are other characters in the story some we like and some that are just weird and hard to properly appreciate.
This story was about people who ended up kind of taking care of each other at a former winery. The FMC had a viral moment, showing parts of her anatomy that should not be made public. She also had very bad problems with self-worth because of her family.
There’s a single father living there who also has self-worth problems. And because his daughter and the FMC are both chaos magnets. When would think the chaos would be an OK part of the story. Unfortunately I feel like the author got a little carried away with the chaos theme to the point that it was hard to follow the story. There are other characters in the story some we like and some that are just weird and hard to properly appreciate.
June 20, 2026
This was a sweet and fun story. I wasn’t sure how it would unfold, but I really liked how everything wrapped up and was paced. There were some cringey moments but they honestly fit the vibe of the book so it wasn’t too bad. Heath and Cricket were so cute and funny. A very entertaining read! I will definitely be looking forward to the rest of the books in this world!
July 8, 2026
This book was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. It’s also one of the longest books I’ve read and I like that. This book is about women who have gone viral in a not good way. There are several women featured in this book but the one that it’s about is a mess. She’s funny, and fun.
July 10, 2026
Lo terminé por fin. No es que esté mal, pero es todo muy lento y eso no da ganas de seguir leyendo.
June 14, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ALC of You’ve Got Hate Mail by Pippa Grant in exchange for an honest review.
At its core, this story is genuinely golden. I really loved the characters, their chemistry, and especially the heartfelt connections they built within their found family. The emotional beats were warm, sincere, and often very charming, and those relationships carried the story for me from beginning to end.
That said, I struggled quite a bit with the premise itself. It felt too exaggerated and difficult for me to fully envision within any realistic version of reality. Because I never fully bought into the setup, it created a disconnect that kept me from becoming completely immersed in the story.
At its core, this story is genuinely golden. I really loved the characters, their chemistry, and especially the heartfelt connections they built within their found family. The emotional beats were warm, sincere, and often very charming, and those relationships carried the story for me from beginning to end.
That said, I struggled quite a bit with the premise itself. It felt too exaggerated and difficult for me to fully envision within any realistic version of reality. Because I never fully bought into the setup, it created a disconnect that kept me from becoming completely immersed in the story.
July 7, 2026
The amount of infantilization for the 30-year-old main character was insane. It was very much giving quirky “can’t take her anywhere” vibes. The love story was cute but a lot of the dialogue was also killer. The drunk scenes almost felt unreadable. Okay book but not my favorite
June 25, 2026
This was cute 🥰 love rom-coms!
Full review coming soon
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💌🐓 ARC Review of You’ve got hate mail by Pippa Grant 🐓💌
This rom-com was exactly what I needed for summer! ☀️💕 I absolutely love a good romantic comedy, and this one did not disappoint. In fact, I could so easily picture this story as a movie!
As someone who is a complete sucker for the single dad and found family tropes, this book was such a wonderful read. It made me laugh, made me emotional, and even made me reflect on life and what truly matters - which is my favorite kind of book 🫶
One of my favorite parts was watching the relationship between the fmc and his daughter grow. Their bond felt genuine and heartwarming, and I loved seeing them slowly open up to each other. The romance was equally enjoyable, especially watching him fight the attraction for as long as he could before inevitably giving in 😍
I also really appreciated the strong female friendships throughout the story. There’s something so special about women supporting women, and it added an extra layer of warmth to the book.
I’m already excited to read the next books in the series!
This book is perfect for you if you like:
💌 Rom-coms
👨👧 Single dad
🚪 Forced proximity
🏡 Found family
🔥 Slow burn
You’ve Got Hate Mail is out now and available to read on Kindle Unlimited! 📖✨
Thank you so much to @pippa.grant and the @lovenotes.pr for the opportunity to read and review this book!
Full review coming soon
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💌🐓 ARC Review of You’ve got hate mail by Pippa Grant 🐓💌
This rom-com was exactly what I needed for summer! ☀️💕 I absolutely love a good romantic comedy, and this one did not disappoint. In fact, I could so easily picture this story as a movie!
As someone who is a complete sucker for the single dad and found family tropes, this book was such a wonderful read. It made me laugh, made me emotional, and even made me reflect on life and what truly matters - which is my favorite kind of book 🫶
One of my favorite parts was watching the relationship between the fmc and his daughter grow. Their bond felt genuine and heartwarming, and I loved seeing them slowly open up to each other. The romance was equally enjoyable, especially watching him fight the attraction for as long as he could before inevitably giving in 😍
I also really appreciated the strong female friendships throughout the story. There’s something so special about women supporting women, and it added an extra layer of warmth to the book.
I’m already excited to read the next books in the series!
This book is perfect for you if you like:
💌 Rom-coms
👨👧 Single dad
🚪 Forced proximity
🏡 Found family
🔥 Slow burn
You’ve Got Hate Mail is out now and available to read on Kindle Unlimited! 📖✨
Thank you so much to @pippa.grant and the @lovenotes.pr for the opportunity to read and review this book!
July 2, 2026
This book is terrible and I have no idea how it has over a four star on here. I made it through the first 25% and couldn’t take it anymore. The book talks way too much about why these people went viral on the internet and it seems so stupid. The writing is blah, definitely do not recommend.
June 23, 2026
I loved Heath! Wasn’t a fan of the name but honestly, he lived up to it. An amazing father and amazing role model for Cricket to learn to move past her traumatic ordeal. I loved Cricket’s character and how she stirred up tamped down emotions that Heath hadn’t been ready to deal with. They balance each other perfectly and I enjoyed all the side characters! An amazing found family story. The cat was the icing on the cake.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC to review.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC to review.
June 14, 2026
Rating: Loved it/Slightly Obsessed
🫶 Found Family
👯♀️ Girl Squad
🌈 Love After Loss
📱 Viral for the Wrong Reasons
👵 Hilarious Grandma
🐾 Animal Sidekicks
👨👧 Single Dad/Widower
🏡 Forced Proximity
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
Let me start by saying that Pippa is the undisputed queen of animal sidekicks. At this point, the bonus epilogues from the animals' POV are a feature, not a bonus. Fluffynutter and Cluckinator absolutely understood the assignment and may have stolen every scene they were in.
I also got to tandem read/listen which is my favorite way to consume a Pippa Grant book. Her stories are always funny on the page, but the jokes somehow hit even harder in audio. Kristyna Ruth Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter absolutely nailed it.
Cricket flees for refuge after going viral for a horrible wardrobe malfunction on a livestream while the attention dies down. The girl squad energy in this book was immaculate. Honestly, the entire concept of a place where people can recover after becoming social media's favorite punching bag is something I wish existed in real life. It was funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly thought-provoking.
Then there's Heath and his daughter, Lavender, who have built a sweet little life at after their own version of a viral moment. Heath is trying so hard to be a good dad while carrying enough guilt to sink a ship. He'll help anyone who asks, but accepting help himself? Absolutely not. Watching him try to keep it together while quietly battling his own demons made him impossible not to love.
My heart hurt for Cricket. Every time I thought we'd got the full story, another hit. Her healing journey was messy and honest. Through it all, she managed to hold onto her sunshine, which made rooting for her effortless.
Watching them heal each other in ways neither of them expected was beautiful. Add in Lavender, the animals, the unforgettable side characters, and the delightfully chaotic Pip, and you've got a cast I already miss.
Thank you, @pippa.grant and @lovenotes.pr for the ARC.
🫶 Found Family
👯♀️ Girl Squad
🌈 Love After Loss
📱 Viral for the Wrong Reasons
👵 Hilarious Grandma
🐾 Animal Sidekicks
👨👧 Single Dad/Widower
🏡 Forced Proximity
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
Let me start by saying that Pippa is the undisputed queen of animal sidekicks. At this point, the bonus epilogues from the animals' POV are a feature, not a bonus. Fluffynutter and Cluckinator absolutely understood the assignment and may have stolen every scene they were in.
I also got to tandem read/listen which is my favorite way to consume a Pippa Grant book. Her stories are always funny on the page, but the jokes somehow hit even harder in audio. Kristyna Ruth Zaharek, Gregory Salinas, Samantha Brentmoor, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter absolutely nailed it.
Cricket flees for refuge after going viral for a horrible wardrobe malfunction on a livestream while the attention dies down. The girl squad energy in this book was immaculate. Honestly, the entire concept of a place where people can recover after becoming social media's favorite punching bag is something I wish existed in real life. It was funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly thought-provoking.
Then there's Heath and his daughter, Lavender, who have built a sweet little life at after their own version of a viral moment. Heath is trying so hard to be a good dad while carrying enough guilt to sink a ship. He'll help anyone who asks, but accepting help himself? Absolutely not. Watching him try to keep it together while quietly battling his own demons made him impossible not to love.
My heart hurt for Cricket. Every time I thought we'd got the full story, another hit. Her healing journey was messy and honest. Through it all, she managed to hold onto her sunshine, which made rooting for her effortless.
Watching them heal each other in ways neither of them expected was beautiful. Add in Lavender, the animals, the unforgettable side characters, and the delightfully chaotic Pip, and you've got a cast I already miss.
Thank you, @pippa.grant and @lovenotes.pr for the ARC.
June 30, 2026
Maybe I’m the problem, but I didn’t really enjoy this one. I found the FMC a bit annoying.
I also didn’t love the couple of drinking scenes. Everyone being so drunk they couldn’t form sentences came across more cringey than funny for me.
3 🌟
I also didn’t love the couple of drinking scenes. Everyone being so drunk they couldn’t form sentences came across more cringey than funny for me.
3 🌟
June 20, 2026
So bad. There was no chemistry between the MCs. The romance somehow felt both too fast and too slow. The author was trying too hard to make Pip funny. Her character was way over the top ridiculous that she got very annoying pretty quickly.
June 8, 2026
Cricket is in a place in her life where if something can go wrong it will. After going viral in a tragic “flashing” incident for work, she not only loses her job, her roommate is replacing her and her family is asking her “how she could do such a thing to them”. Cricket has been invited to hide out at a secluded out of operation winery until things die down and she can go back to her life.
The winery has been a sanctuary for many women who have gone viral in a bad way for one thing or another. Most women stay until things die down and then return to their lives, a few others have stayed throughout the years and made the winery their permanent home; they are who keep things running.
After “the incident” Cricket is a little apprehensive to not be fully clothed at all times, including in the shower. During her first shower at the winery the water suddenly stops, she manages to talk herself into getting out to see what the problem is knowing she is the only one in her cabin. This is when Cricket meets Heath, with her fist to his face, as he unknowingly walks in on her in the bathroom. Not only does she meet Heath, the winery’s resident handyman, but his 6 year old daughter Lavender as well; and yes Cricket does all of this unfortunately without clothes on. There were some communication issues that lead to Heath not being told that the cabin had a new resident before he went in to make plumbing repairs.
Heath has had a rough go of things since his wife died. He was lucky enough that the ladies that run the winery let him and his daughter continue to live there after his wife passed. To “earn his keep”, along with rent, Heath became the handyman for the property. Trying to give his daughter the best life he can is his number one priority.
Heath can’t put his finger on it, but there is something that he doesn’t like about Cricket. It’s not just that she a walking disaster. Though Lavender loves to play with Cricket, he just can’t get over his distaste. The more Heath learns about Cricket the more he dislikes that he feels bad for her and that he is responsible for her. She has gotten under his skin and he doesn’t like it… or does he?
The winery is not doing well, there are more and more repairs needed and the funds just aren’t there. The bank will be knocking at the door soon if they can’t find a way to make things profitable fast. The winery has booked a wedding to take place in one of the buildings, so it’s all hands on deck to get the place ready. If all goes well the hope is to get more bookings for other events.
With so much time spent together to prepare for the wedding, Cricket can’t help but be attracted to the single dad that can’t seem to help himself when it comes to trying to help her work through her problems.
Sometimes the worse things in life bring you to exactly where you need to be. Our experiences make us who we are. Happiness and family can sometimes be found at the most unexpected time in the most unexpected places.
In my experience with Pippa Grants books, she is the kind of author that causes others to look at you strangely due to you actually laughing out loud randomly while reading. This book is no exception to that.
I listened to the audio book. The multi-cast narration was fantastic. All of the narrators did an amazing job bringing this book to life. Definitely worth listening to.
Thank you to Pippa Grant, Dreamscape Select and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book.
The winery has been a sanctuary for many women who have gone viral in a bad way for one thing or another. Most women stay until things die down and then return to their lives, a few others have stayed throughout the years and made the winery their permanent home; they are who keep things running.
After “the incident” Cricket is a little apprehensive to not be fully clothed at all times, including in the shower. During her first shower at the winery the water suddenly stops, she manages to talk herself into getting out to see what the problem is knowing she is the only one in her cabin. This is when Cricket meets Heath, with her fist to his face, as he unknowingly walks in on her in the bathroom. Not only does she meet Heath, the winery’s resident handyman, but his 6 year old daughter Lavender as well; and yes Cricket does all of this unfortunately without clothes on. There were some communication issues that lead to Heath not being told that the cabin had a new resident before he went in to make plumbing repairs.
Heath has had a rough go of things since his wife died. He was lucky enough that the ladies that run the winery let him and his daughter continue to live there after his wife passed. To “earn his keep”, along with rent, Heath became the handyman for the property. Trying to give his daughter the best life he can is his number one priority.
Heath can’t put his finger on it, but there is something that he doesn’t like about Cricket. It’s not just that she a walking disaster. Though Lavender loves to play with Cricket, he just can’t get over his distaste. The more Heath learns about Cricket the more he dislikes that he feels bad for her and that he is responsible for her. She has gotten under his skin and he doesn’t like it… or does he?
The winery is not doing well, there are more and more repairs needed and the funds just aren’t there. The bank will be knocking at the door soon if they can’t find a way to make things profitable fast. The winery has booked a wedding to take place in one of the buildings, so it’s all hands on deck to get the place ready. If all goes well the hope is to get more bookings for other events.
With so much time spent together to prepare for the wedding, Cricket can’t help but be attracted to the single dad that can’t seem to help himself when it comes to trying to help her work through her problems.
Sometimes the worse things in life bring you to exactly where you need to be. Our experiences make us who we are. Happiness and family can sometimes be found at the most unexpected time in the most unexpected places.
In my experience with Pippa Grants books, she is the kind of author that causes others to look at you strangely due to you actually laughing out loud randomly while reading. This book is no exception to that.
I listened to the audio book. The multi-cast narration was fantastic. All of the narrators did an amazing job bringing this book to life. Definitely worth listening to.
Thank you to Pippa Grant, Dreamscape Select and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book.
June 2, 2026
For fans of:
Forced proximity
Enemies to lovers
Grumpy/sunshine
Hurt/comfort
Found family
Thanks to the publisher for sending me this audiobook.
This was such a cute, funny, and surprisingly emotional romance. I was hooked from the beginning.
The premise alone had me interested. Cricket, a former influencer hiding from internet backlash, ends up at a vineyard that serves as a refuge for people who have been “cancelled” online. I thought that was such a unique concept and it added a lot of depth to the story.
But the real star of the show? Lavender. Heath’s six-year-old daughter completely stole my heart. Watching Cricket bond with her while Heath slowly let his guard down was so sweet.
I loved the mix of humor and heart in this book. There were plenty of awkward and hilarious moments, but it also dealt with grief, healing, and learning how to trust again.
The audiobook was fantastic too. I love a full-cast narration and this one was incredibly well done. The narrators brought so much personality and emotion to the characters that I felt completely immersed in the story.
Overall, this was a heartwarming slow-burn romance with great characters, lots of laughs, and a found-family feel that made it hard to stop listening.
Forced proximity
Enemies to lovers
Grumpy/sunshine
Hurt/comfort
Found family
Thanks to the publisher for sending me this audiobook.
This was such a cute, funny, and surprisingly emotional romance. I was hooked from the beginning.
The premise alone had me interested. Cricket, a former influencer hiding from internet backlash, ends up at a vineyard that serves as a refuge for people who have been “cancelled” online. I thought that was such a unique concept and it added a lot of depth to the story.
But the real star of the show? Lavender. Heath’s six-year-old daughter completely stole my heart. Watching Cricket bond with her while Heath slowly let his guard down was so sweet.
I loved the mix of humor and heart in this book. There were plenty of awkward and hilarious moments, but it also dealt with grief, healing, and learning how to trust again.
The audiobook was fantastic too. I love a full-cast narration and this one was incredibly well done. The narrators brought so much personality and emotion to the characters that I felt completely immersed in the story.
Overall, this was a heartwarming slow-burn romance with great characters, lots of laughs, and a found-family feel that made it hard to stop listening.
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