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Make Me Laugh
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Expected 28 May 26Thanks to her meticulously calculated plan, June Collins has everything she ever dreamed a life in New York and her dream job in fashion. Her carefully built world is perfect—until one very public meltdown in front of her boss costs her everything.
Humiliated and suspended, June escapes to Pearlband Beach, a small coastal town in Oregon, where she’s unexpectedly inherited a house from a godmother she didn’t even know existed.
The local veterinarian, Benjamin Reyes—smart-mouthed, annoyingly handsome, and deeply loyal to his hometown—is convinced June is too high-maintenance to belong there at all. And he’s more than happy to let her know it.
But when June discovers that Benjamin is holding another part of her inheritance, avoiding him is no longer an option.
As their verbal sparring turns into something neither of them expected, June is faced with the hardest choice of her follow her plan and return to the carefully curated life she thought she wanted—or risk it all for a future she never saw coming.
Because what if Pearlband Beach—and the man who never wanted her there—feels more like home than New York ever did?
Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Sarah Adams.
Humiliated and suspended, June escapes to Pearlband Beach, a small coastal town in Oregon, where she’s unexpectedly inherited a house from a godmother she didn’t even know existed.
The local veterinarian, Benjamin Reyes—smart-mouthed, annoyingly handsome, and deeply loyal to his hometown—is convinced June is too high-maintenance to belong there at all. And he’s more than happy to let her know it.
But when June discovers that Benjamin is holding another part of her inheritance, avoiding him is no longer an option.
As their verbal sparring turns into something neither of them expected, June is faced with the hardest choice of her follow her plan and return to the carefully curated life she thought she wanted—or risk it all for a future she never saw coming.
Because what if Pearlband Beach—and the man who never wanted her there—feels more like home than New York ever did?
Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Sarah Adams.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 28, 2026
About the author
Amanda Blom
1 book3 followersAmanda Blom is a Swedish romcom writer who loves a fierce FMC and an annoyingly charming MMC who don’t know it yet but will end up spending the rest of their lives together.
She is the author of the romance novel Make Me Laugh.
When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her on a tennis court, somewhere in the sun, or anywhere that serves really good pizza.
She is the author of the romance novel Make Me Laugh.
When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her on a tennis court, somewhere in the sun, or anywhere that serves really good pizza.
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May 7, 2026
My first ARC read and I’m so happy about it so here’s a review!!
This is a enemies to lovers, small town, he falls first and harder and it’s a beautiful love story, I loved it. I was immediately emersed in this book because of the authors writing, it felt so easy to follow. But also the story in itself got me hooked from the start and it only got better and better the more I read.
First of all the fmc June, is so relatable and she’s such an interesting character to follow i found it fun and laughed a lot with her inner thoughts. I enjoyed her journey and growth by each chapter. Sometimes she was a whole lot stubborn, again very relatable! Her bantering with her love interest Benjamin YUP i loved it. He was such a grump and I was giggling all along.
Now to their love story that began with them disliking each other, having lots of bantering and disagreements. It was the best way to kick of their love because when it developed to something more, I was kicking my feet and squealing like a seal. No but seriously I loved them so much together. The chemistry and their tension omg, don’t get me started I could not put this book down because of the tension!
To everything else in this story it’s safe to say I was enjoying every chapter, every side character and the storyline with Cactus how sweet!? I’d rate it higher if only the book dived even deeper about Benjamin, and if we got a few pages more since i didn’t want it to end. Overall such an amazing book, beautiful love story, loved the plot and everything felt right.
Once again thanks for this arc!! <3
This is a enemies to lovers, small town, he falls first and harder and it’s a beautiful love story, I loved it. I was immediately emersed in this book because of the authors writing, it felt so easy to follow. But also the story in itself got me hooked from the start and it only got better and better the more I read.
First of all the fmc June, is so relatable and she’s such an interesting character to follow i found it fun and laughed a lot with her inner thoughts. I enjoyed her journey and growth by each chapter. Sometimes she was a whole lot stubborn, again very relatable! Her bantering with her love interest Benjamin YUP i loved it. He was such a grump and I was giggling all along.
Now to their love story that began with them disliking each other, having lots of bantering and disagreements. It was the best way to kick of their love because when it developed to something more, I was kicking my feet and squealing like a seal. No but seriously I loved them so much together. The chemistry and their tension omg, don’t get me started I could not put this book down because of the tension!
To everything else in this story it’s safe to say I was enjoying every chapter, every side character and the storyline with Cactus how sweet!? I’d rate it higher if only the book dived even deeper about Benjamin, and if we got a few pages more since i didn’t want it to end. Overall such an amazing book, beautiful love story, loved the plot and everything felt right.
Once again thanks for this arc!! <3
Review of advance copy received from Author
I don’t even know where to start — writing reviews isn’t something I usually do, but I would do anything for this book 🥺. Make Me Laugh has been one of my favorite books ever since I read it. It’s an easy read with a great pace, and I absolutely loved the bond between the characters — not to mention the amazing banter.
I don’t usually compare authors, but reading this gave me the same feeling I had when I first discovered Emily Henry. You know that warm, cozy, can’t-put-it-down kind of feeling.
This book feels like a safe place to return to whenever you want to get lost for a while. It truly felt like home 💕.
I will never shut up about this book, and I’ll recommend it to everyone I know 🫶🏻. I can’t wait for the next book from Amanda.
I don’t usually compare authors, but reading this gave me the same feeling I had when I first discovered Emily Henry. You know that warm, cozy, can’t-put-it-down kind of feeling.
This book feels like a safe place to return to whenever you want to get lost for a while. It truly felt like home 💕.
I will never shut up about this book, and I’ll recommend it to everyone I know 🫶🏻. I can’t wait for the next book from Amanda.
May 2, 2026
I received this as an ARC and I’m sooo happy about it.
Enemies to lovers, small town romance, he falls first and I’m here for it. Loved the characters and their dynamic❤️
The writing is so good. I could feel through the pages when she was insanely happy, and I could feel the shifting in the characters whiteout the author explicitly writing it. I cried of happiness and sadness. From someone who doesn’t cry (like really sobbing) from books, I cries for the last 100 pages or so. It moved me and I could relate to June (fmc).
I also laugh for the first 2/3 parts of the book, like really laugh out loud.
If you want a really feel good book, with tension so thick it could cut glass, this is the book for you. I could easily see my self re-reading this book, my comfort book.
Enemies to lovers, small town romance, he falls first and I’m here for it. Loved the characters and their dynamic❤️
The writing is so good. I could feel through the pages when she was insanely happy, and I could feel the shifting in the characters whiteout the author explicitly writing it. I cried of happiness and sadness. From someone who doesn’t cry (like really sobbing) from books, I cries for the last 100 pages or so. It moved me and I could relate to June (fmc).
I also laugh for the first 2/3 parts of the book, like really laugh out loud.
If you want a really feel good book, with tension so thick it could cut glass, this is the book for you. I could easily see my self re-reading this book, my comfort book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received as an ARC
Do you like hallmark movies? Are you into romcom? Then you should really read this book.
Right from the start it felt like I was walking into a hallmark movie and it had me smiling. I am a sucker for a good lovestory and this is really it.
I loved the banter, I loved the chemestry between them. I loved the pace of the story, the way we get to know them slowly and where they are and what they do. The personal growth that June has as she slowly unravels from the controling June she was in New York.
The city she goes to sounds so lovely, so peacefull.
The story had me smiling and kicking my feet multiple times, I loved it.
That lighthouse scene - pheeeew
And Benjamin Reyes 🤤 The new hot book boyfriend.
And refreshing with a romance that had closed door scenes. All of it was written so good and I never once felt like I missed something or that I had read something like it before. Yes I expected a lot of things that did happen just as you do when you watch a Hallmark movie but thats part of why we love it so much. It is the romance story impossible not to love if you are into such movies/stories.
Do you like hallmark movies? Are you into romcom? Then you should really read this book.
Right from the start it felt like I was walking into a hallmark movie and it had me smiling. I am a sucker for a good lovestory and this is really it.
I loved the banter, I loved the chemestry between them. I loved the pace of the story, the way we get to know them slowly and where they are and what they do. The personal growth that June has as she slowly unravels from the controling June she was in New York.
The city she goes to sounds so lovely, so peacefull.
The story had me smiling and kicking my feet multiple times, I loved it.
That lighthouse scene - pheeeew
And Benjamin Reyes 🤤 The new hot book boyfriend.
And refreshing with a romance that had closed door scenes. All of it was written so good and I never once felt like I missed something or that I had read something like it before. Yes I expected a lot of things that did happen just as you do when you watch a Hallmark movie but thats part of why we love it so much. It is the romance story impossible not to love if you are into such movies/stories.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Advanced Reader Copy
Where do I even begin with this book?
It was warm, cozy, swipe-you-off-your feet type of romance book, with two main characters who had the patience and passion to fall in love regardless of the circumstances. And in their romantic chaos of finding each other, they were able to find both themselves and their dreams.
If you are looking for that fast-paced, beautiful romance in a small town by the sea, that will make you giggle and toss your feet, this is it.
And in all honesty, if you need someone to persuade you, that sometimes things come in your life to shake you up and show you that perhaps happiness is somewhere you never quite expected, this book will do the trick.
Because everyone wants someone to persuade them, that they are capable of following their dreams 💕
Where do I even begin with this book?
It was warm, cozy, swipe-you-off-your feet type of romance book, with two main characters who had the patience and passion to fall in love regardless of the circumstances. And in their romantic chaos of finding each other, they were able to find both themselves and their dreams.
If you are looking for that fast-paced, beautiful romance in a small town by the sea, that will make you giggle and toss your feet, this is it.
And in all honesty, if you need someone to persuade you, that sometimes things come in your life to shake you up and show you that perhaps happiness is somewhere you never quite expected, this book will do the trick.
Because everyone wants someone to persuade them, that they are capable of following their dreams 💕
May 16, 2026
So happy that I got to be an ARC-reader of this gem of a story!
It did not take me many pages to fall in love with the MC and her inner voice, she’s so relatable! This book brought tears to my eyes but it also gave me butterflies (more than a few times).
I’ve seen other reviewers call it an enemy to lovers - I would rather call it a (very) relucant love at first sight.
A very compelling story - made to get lost in. Read it!
It did not take me many pages to fall in love with the MC and her inner voice, she’s so relatable! This book brought tears to my eyes but it also gave me butterflies (more than a few times).
I’ve seen other reviewers call it an enemy to lovers - I would rather call it a (very) relucant love at first sight.
A very compelling story - made to get lost in. Read it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
WOW! I really have no words! So easy to follow and understand. A really cozy summer romance to read on the beach! I want like 10 more of these right on this second. A really easy fast-paced book that made me giggle a lot, a great book to get yourself out of a reading slump. So excited for what more Amanda has to offer. 💕
May 7, 2026
ARC-Reader
Cozy story with the best romcom-vibes. I really really enjoyed this, the only thing that makes me rate it a 3⭐️ and not higher is that I think it’s a bit fast paced but hey, sometimes you want a quick and easy story. And this is perfect for that💗☀️
Cozy story with the best romcom-vibes. I really really enjoyed this, the only thing that makes me rate it a 3⭐️ and not higher is that I think it’s a bit fast paced but hey, sometimes you want a quick and easy story. And this is perfect for that💗☀️
May 6, 2026
Received as an ARC
Review - 28th of May 💕
Review - 28th of May 💕
Review of advance copy received from Author
My first ARC-read and I’m so happy about it so thank you Amanda.
I Absolutely loved it. A cozy summer romance that you must read this summer.
I Absolutely loved it. A cozy summer romance that you must read this summer.
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