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Stuck With Him
Lucy Clark has just bought a house with her worst enemy.
From the moment Lucy – Miss ‘my self-worth comes from setting myself impossible standards of perfection’ – meets Zack – Mr ‘I’m your infuriatingly laidback yet impossibly ripped new yoga teacher’ – it’s hate at first sight.
So when Zack puts in a competing offer to buy her childhood home, there’s no way she’s backing down. After losing her business and her best friend in one great margarita-themed disaster, there’s no way she’s losing her beloved house. Except there’s one tiny problem – she can’t actually afford it.
When Zack suggests they buy the house together, inspiration strikes. Lucy will wear him down, with a never-ending supply of lists and rules, until he’s begging for escape. That’s until Zack arrives, with his non-existent sleepwear and a ridiculously sincere appreciation for the simple things. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself re-evaluating her own warped priorities.
Will living with the enemy end up with Lucy losing her sanity? Or is it true what they say – that there’s a thin line between love and hate?
An absolutely page-turning, laugh-out-loud rom com, perfect for fans of The Hating Game and The Spanish Love Deception.
From the moment Lucy – Miss ‘my self-worth comes from setting myself impossible standards of perfection’ – meets Zack – Mr ‘I’m your infuriatingly laidback yet impossibly ripped new yoga teacher’ – it’s hate at first sight.
So when Zack puts in a competing offer to buy her childhood home, there’s no way she’s backing down. After losing her business and her best friend in one great margarita-themed disaster, there’s no way she’s losing her beloved house. Except there’s one tiny problem – she can’t actually afford it.
When Zack suggests they buy the house together, inspiration strikes. Lucy will wear him down, with a never-ending supply of lists and rules, until he’s begging for escape. That’s until Zack arrives, with his non-existent sleepwear and a ridiculously sincere appreciation for the simple things. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself re-evaluating her own warped priorities.
Will living with the enemy end up with Lucy losing her sanity? Or is it true what they say – that there’s a thin line between love and hate?
An absolutely page-turning, laugh-out-loud rom com, perfect for fans of The Hating Game and The Spanish Love Deception.
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First published July 12, 2022
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July 14, 2022
Stuck with him is an enemies to lovers book with some laughs thrown in to lighten the mood.
Lucy has impossibly high standards for herself, and has an instant dislike for Yoga instructor, Zack who she views as being too laid back. To make matters worse, he puts an offer in on her childhood home and she is determined to have it all for herself. Zack's solution is to purchase the home together! Lucy agrees but has a plan to drive him out.
Lucy is an interesting character. She has high standards yet takes a phone call during her best friend's wedding. A call she could have returned later. Then thinks she can drive him away with her impossible lists of rules. Naturally, there will be some miscommunication along the way to stir the pot.
I knew this was going to be a bumpy journey. Lucy is willing to do whatever it takes to get her childhood home back and antics ensue. Zack takes it in stride which further adds heat to the fire. These two are an odd couple and as they say, opposites attract. There is tension, humor, and antics.
The romance in this book was more of a slow burn as the two characters circle each other and get to know each other. I enjoy witty banter in books and this one had it. I also enjoyed watching Lucy come to the realization that work is not more important than her personal life.
#StuckWithHim #NetGalley
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#StuckWithHim #NetGalley
Lucy has impossibly high standards for herself, and has an instant dislike for Yoga instructor, Zack who she views as being too laid back. To make matters worse, he puts an offer in on her childhood home and she is determined to have it all for herself. Zack's solution is to purchase the home together! Lucy agrees but has a plan to drive him out.
Lucy is an interesting character. She has high standards yet takes a phone call during her best friend's wedding. A call she could have returned later. Then thinks she can drive him away with her impossible lists of rules. Naturally, there will be some miscommunication along the way to stir the pot.
I knew this was going to be a bumpy journey. Lucy is willing to do whatever it takes to get her childhood home back and antics ensue. Zack takes it in stride which further adds heat to the fire. These two are an odd couple and as they say, opposites attract. There is tension, humor, and antics.
The romance in this book was more of a slow burn as the two characters circle each other and get to know each other. I enjoy witty banter in books and this one had it. I also enjoyed watching Lucy come to the realization that work is not more important than her personal life.
#StuckWithHim #NetGalley
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com
#StuckWithHim #NetGalley
July 12, 2022
the premise was very intriguing but the execution was putting me off.
lucy was such a workaholic and made it seem like she doesn't care about anything else
zack was just fine
katie what a friend, not believable at all 🤣
lucy and zack's tone felt very similar as though it's the same person conversating with themselves and the whole story in general felt kinda stretched out
i can't take lucy as a main character's name or just as a fictional person in general, no vibes (no offense to any lucy out there)
if i didn’t know about skimming then how would i have gotten through this book 🦦 life is too short to learn details of books you don’t enjoy 😣 thank you for coming to my ted talk 🫶🏻
thank you bookouture and netgalley for the e-arc
lucy was such a workaholic and made it seem like she doesn't care about anything else
zack was just fine
katie what a friend, not believable at all 🤣
lucy and zack's tone felt very similar as though it's the same person conversating with themselves and the whole story in general felt kinda stretched out
i can't take lucy as a main character's name or just as a fictional person in general, no vibes (no offense to any lucy out there)
if i didn’t know about skimming then how would i have gotten through this book 🦦 life is too short to learn details of books you don’t enjoy 😣 thank you for coming to my ted talk 🫶🏻
thank you bookouture and netgalley for the e-arc
June 27, 2022
I would give this rom-com 3.5 stars..loved the writing, execution and characters here.
Lucy Clark owns her business of interior designing and is a total workaholic….to such an extent that it has jeopardised all her relationships. She does not have any friends and the only best friend she has, Katie is on the verge of breaking with her since Lucy does not have time for her even on her wedding day. On the other hand, Zack is the Uber cool meditation instructor who organises yoga & meditation in different Centres and lives life freely without worrying about tomorrow. Lucy and Zack bump into each other and then follows a unique arrangement where they are ‘stuck with each other’ due to the circumstances that surround them.
I found this book hilarious at many instances and liked the simple writing style. I feel majority of people nowadays are like Lucy who unknowingly put work before family and do not even realise what they are missing out on their way. It’s a nice cozy romance novel covering enemies to lover trope.
Many would find character of Lucy very irritating or unjustifiable but I liked her. I did find the book a bit long and a crisper version could do wonders. Also, the romance bit between Lucy and Zack could have been more explored. Barring this, loved reading this one and I would recommend it to people who like reading no smut feel good romances.
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for sharing the digitalised ARC in return for honest opinion.
Lucy Clark owns her business of interior designing and is a total workaholic….to such an extent that it has jeopardised all her relationships. She does not have any friends and the only best friend she has, Katie is on the verge of breaking with her since Lucy does not have time for her even on her wedding day. On the other hand, Zack is the Uber cool meditation instructor who organises yoga & meditation in different Centres and lives life freely without worrying about tomorrow. Lucy and Zack bump into each other and then follows a unique arrangement where they are ‘stuck with each other’ due to the circumstances that surround them.
I found this book hilarious at many instances and liked the simple writing style. I feel majority of people nowadays are like Lucy who unknowingly put work before family and do not even realise what they are missing out on their way. It’s a nice cozy romance novel covering enemies to lover trope.
Many would find character of Lucy very irritating or unjustifiable but I liked her. I did find the book a bit long and a crisper version could do wonders. Also, the romance bit between Lucy and Zack could have been more explored. Barring this, loved reading this one and I would recommend it to people who like reading no smut feel good romances.
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for sharing the digitalised ARC in return for honest opinion.
July 13, 2022
This book has the opposites attract, forced proximity, and grumpy x sunshine tropes.
Our main characters, Lucy and Zack, couldn’t be more different. Lucy is a workaholic who is trying to get her interior design business up and running after a setback. In an effort to prove to her friend that she’s changing her workaholic ways, she begins attending yoga classes where she immediately clashes with Zack, the carefree new instructor. Cut to a few weeks later, Zack becomes Lucy’s only hope in securing her beloved childhood home and the two agree to be roommates.
While I enjoyed this book, I found the constant miscommunication to be a bit much. Lucy was always assuming things about Zack that I simply couldn’t believe. I mean, you assume he’s engaged to be married to someone despite the fact that you’re roommates and you’ve never seen him with someone else? On the plus side, I absolutely adored the banter between Zack and Lucy and witnessing them be parents to their dog was adorable.
Overall, while the authors writing was solid and the premise of this book is right up my alley, it just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
2.5 stars
Our main characters, Lucy and Zack, couldn’t be more different. Lucy is a workaholic who is trying to get her interior design business up and running after a setback. In an effort to prove to her friend that she’s changing her workaholic ways, she begins attending yoga classes where she immediately clashes with Zack, the carefree new instructor. Cut to a few weeks later, Zack becomes Lucy’s only hope in securing her beloved childhood home and the two agree to be roommates.
While I enjoyed this book, I found the constant miscommunication to be a bit much. Lucy was always assuming things about Zack that I simply couldn’t believe. I mean, you assume he’s engaged to be married to someone despite the fact that you’re roommates and you’ve never seen him with someone else? On the plus side, I absolutely adored the banter between Zack and Lucy and witnessing them be parents to their dog was adorable.
Overall, while the authors writing was solid and the premise of this book is right up my alley, it just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
2.5 stars
June 11, 2022
The whole concept of living with a stranger and the enemies to lovers storyline sounded so intriguing to me but then both the main characters failed to keep my attention. Lucy especially was so rude and unlikeable, I just couldn't understand her point of view. She was always bombarding Zack with her judgemental comments. Never bothered to get to know him. She was totally self centred and she couldn't even be a good friend to her only best friend. She annoyed me till the very end and because of that I grew to like Zack. He was such a nice, sweet and caring person who didn't deserve to be constantly criticized. The only characters I liked were Zack & Katie everyone else felt overly dramatic and unreal. The plot had potential, the writing was good but I am disappointed with the way all the things turned out.
Thank you Natgalley for providing me with the ARC
Thank you Natgalley for providing me with the ARC
July 9, 2022
I tried, god I really really tried but the heroine is a lost case. I disliked her so much and loathed her antics. Like, how can someone be this immature?
So sorry I’m dnf-ing this.
Maybe I’ll continue in future and re-review it.
So sorry I’m dnf-ing this.
Maybe I’ll continue in future and re-review it.
July 2, 2022
I really loved the setup of this one—two complete strangers buying a house together. But I struggled a lot with these characters, particularly the heroine.
Lucy is a workaholic to a ridiculous level, completely damaging friendships and her sanity. Willing to risk ruining a friend's wedding to take a work call, she was quite unlikable almost immediately.
When her childhood home becomes available to purchase, her lack of steady income hinders her mortgage application. Zack, another potential buyer, to the rescue! With his relaxed outlook on life, Lucy immediately despises him. And honestly, her reasonings felt completely unjustified and irrational.
Being opposites, there's a lot of conflicts as housemates, which at times became silly. I did love seeing Lucy learn to live more in the moment, but I never truly felt any lingering romantic tension between her and Zack. There was a lot of strange miscommunication between them. I wish I enjoyed this more.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lucy is a workaholic to a ridiculous level, completely damaging friendships and her sanity. Willing to risk ruining a friend's wedding to take a work call, she was quite unlikable almost immediately.
When her childhood home becomes available to purchase, her lack of steady income hinders her mortgage application. Zack, another potential buyer, to the rescue! With his relaxed outlook on life, Lucy immediately despises him. And honestly, her reasonings felt completely unjustified and irrational.
Being opposites, there's a lot of conflicts as housemates, which at times became silly. I did love seeing Lucy learn to live more in the moment, but I never truly felt any lingering romantic tension between her and Zack. There was a lot of strange miscommunication between them. I wish I enjoyed this more.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 4, 2022
Stuck With Him
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 7/12/22
Author: Danielle Owen-Jones
Publisher: Bookouture
Pages: 327
Goodreads Rating: 3.15
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Bookouture and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: So when Zack puts in a competing offer to buy Lucy’s childhood home, there’s no way she’s backing down. After losing her business and her best friend in one great margarita-themed disaster, there’s no way she’s losing her beloved house. Except there’s one tiny problem – she can’t actually afford it. When Zack suggests they buy the house together, inspiration strikes. Lucy will wear him down, with a never-ending supply of lists and rules, until he’s begging for escape. That’s until Zack arrives, with his non-existent sleepwear and a ridiculously sincere appreciation for the simple things. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself re-evaluating her own warped priorities. Will living with the enemy end up with Lucy losing her sanity? Or is it true what they say – that there’s a thin line between love and hate?
My Thoughts: The concept of this book, an enemies to lovers trope with our heroine and hero buying a house together, even though they hate each other, really intrigued me. However, as much as I tried, I could not connect with our heroine, she was really unlikeable to me. She was just too selfish and cruel to Zack, I do not want to say more to give anything away. It took awhile to get to the romance buildup part, I wish it could have been earlier in the book and building around that. I do love the author’s writing style, it was easy to follow, creative, and her overall idea was very intriguing. I believe if Lucy was written in a slightly different light, it would have made a big difference. Overall, not a bad book, I just had difficulty with the heroine.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 7/12/22
Author: Danielle Owen-Jones
Publisher: Bookouture
Pages: 327
Goodreads Rating: 3.15
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Bookouture and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: So when Zack puts in a competing offer to buy Lucy’s childhood home, there’s no way she’s backing down. After losing her business and her best friend in one great margarita-themed disaster, there’s no way she’s losing her beloved house. Except there’s one tiny problem – she can’t actually afford it. When Zack suggests they buy the house together, inspiration strikes. Lucy will wear him down, with a never-ending supply of lists and rules, until he’s begging for escape. That’s until Zack arrives, with his non-existent sleepwear and a ridiculously sincere appreciation for the simple things. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself re-evaluating her own warped priorities. Will living with the enemy end up with Lucy losing her sanity? Or is it true what they say – that there’s a thin line between love and hate?
My Thoughts: The concept of this book, an enemies to lovers trope with our heroine and hero buying a house together, even though they hate each other, really intrigued me. However, as much as I tried, I could not connect with our heroine, she was really unlikeable to me. She was just too selfish and cruel to Zack, I do not want to say more to give anything away. It took awhile to get to the romance buildup part, I wish it could have been earlier in the book and building around that. I do love the author’s writing style, it was easy to follow, creative, and her overall idea was very intriguing. I believe if Lucy was written in a slightly different light, it would have made a big difference. Overall, not a bad book, I just had difficulty with the heroine.
July 3, 2022
I struggled with this one. I appreciate characters who are workaholics, ambitious, and always on the move because they usually lead to more layered character development choices. Unfortunately, she was not just these attributes. She was dismissive of the feelings of people around her and careless in her actions. I cannot figure out why she was so casually cruel to Zack for little to no reason for the bulk of the book. Sure, his priorities don't look like hers but he's a functioning member of society just as much as she is.
If someone spent two hours in a bar bathroom working on their laptop during my bachelorette party and then bailed on standing up with me at my wedding because she couldn't unplug for one of the most important relationships in her life, I think I would call her an Uber, wish her well, and delete her number.
The romance storyline didn't really kick in until 80% or so and there was very little romantic chemistry leading up to it. No wonder she was so surprised. I was surprised and I was in it with them.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.
If someone spent two hours in a bar bathroom working on their laptop during my bachelorette party and then bailed on standing up with me at my wedding because she couldn't unplug for one of the most important relationships in her life, I think I would call her an Uber, wish her well, and delete her number.
The romance storyline didn't really kick in until 80% or so and there was very little romantic chemistry leading up to it. No wonder she was so surprised. I was surprised and I was in it with them.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.
May 19, 2024
Danielle Owen-Jones' Stuck With Him is a story about Lucy, who finds herself sharing a home with her yoga instructor whom she absolutely hates with a passion.
Now, I'm not sure what to make of this book because at first, I thought it was actually fun to read. Nothing else, just that it was fun to read. I absolutely hated every single character (maybe except for Zack). There was no chemistry between the two leads. Everyone felt flat. There seems to be no character development for anyone. And wow, I guess I understand why Katie and Lucy are friends because... they both suck.
I thought the start was okay. It was actually a little interesting, although I've seen everything about to happen from a mile away. It just got so absurd as I kept reading. My honest take is that this is a hot mess. It could have flowed well even with all the cliches happening, but it didn't.
I won't ask you not to read this, because I imagine some people would enjoy it. But it really was just a mess for me. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a quick and light read. Nothing heavy at all, so there's that!
I give this 2 stars because it's not too horrible, but it really isn't for me.
Now, I'm not sure what to make of this book because at first, I thought it was actually fun to read. Nothing else, just that it was fun to read. I absolutely hated every single character (maybe except for Zack). There was no chemistry between the two leads. Everyone felt flat. There seems to be no character development for anyone. And wow, I guess I understand why Katie and Lucy are friends because... they both suck.
I thought the start was okay. It was actually a little interesting, although I've seen everything about to happen from a mile away. It just got so absurd as I kept reading. My honest take is that this is a hot mess. It could have flowed well even with all the cliches happening, but it didn't.
I won't ask you not to read this, because I imagine some people would enjoy it. But it really was just a mess for me. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a quick and light read. Nothing heavy at all, so there's that!
I give this 2 stars because it's not too horrible, but it really isn't for me.
July 20, 2022
Well, this was absolutely, positively delightful ☺️!
What a breath of fresh air after a string of duds! Let's unpack this - sans spoilers! Shall we?
If you're reading this, you probably already read the synopsis and don't need me to repeat it.
That said, the premise of two strangers - who in every way are oil and water - who, by kismet, keep physically ending up together (yoga sessions, sharing a home) was pretty fun. Not at all your typical enemies-to-lovers trope; more like annoying and aggravating strangers-to friends-to lovers (much slower burn) trope.
I really enjoyed Lucy: hard working, tenacious, strong, independent. Zack was an interesting foil for Lucy. I really loved the bond between Lucy and Dotty. I also appreciated that 8 Falkner Avenue was its own character - a space that Lucy in the past, present, and future could call home. Filled with a lifetime of loving memories, it gave Lucy the feeling of security she needed. I did not like Katie one bit - she was so needy, whiny, and spoiled, but she didn't take away from the story.
All-in-all, this was such a solid 4 stars in my book! Absolutely adorable!!! 💖💖
Special thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for sharing this digital ARC with me in exchange for my honest review.
What a breath of fresh air after a string of duds! Let's unpack this - sans spoilers! Shall we?
If you're reading this, you probably already read the synopsis and don't need me to repeat it.
That said, the premise of two strangers - who in every way are oil and water - who, by kismet, keep physically ending up together (yoga sessions, sharing a home) was pretty fun. Not at all your typical enemies-to-lovers trope; more like annoying and aggravating strangers-to friends-to lovers (much slower burn) trope.
I really enjoyed Lucy: hard working, tenacious, strong, independent. Zack was an interesting foil for Lucy. I really loved the bond between Lucy and Dotty. I also appreciated that 8 Falkner Avenue was its own character - a space that Lucy in the past, present, and future could call home. Filled with a lifetime of loving memories, it gave Lucy the feeling of security she needed. I did not like Katie one bit - she was so needy, whiny, and spoiled, but she didn't take away from the story.
All-in-all, this was such a solid 4 stars in my book! Absolutely adorable!!! 💖💖
Special thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for sharing this digital ARC with me in exchange for my honest review.
June 18, 2022
I wish i could say i liked the female protagonist, but no. Despite my a lot of efforts, it seemed impossible to like Lucy. Even in the beginning, how Lucy behaved at her best friend's wedding, she was thoroughly selfish and the behavior of the other friends was vice-versa.
And I can't take this as an enemy to lover book, because Lucy seemed to force this title on Jack. Because she was just forcing it, being mannerless and rude to Jack. The author was going for a slow burn, but as the romance was lacking, it didn't feel like anything. Again, it was because of Lucy, and her insufferable behavior and criticism.
Even though the plot was interesting, the book didn’t work for me cause of the characters, or let's say characters. Lucy was unbelievably judgemental, thinking of everyone beneath her and she always acted like she was the only one with problems, others were just lying on rose petals.
And I can't take this as an enemy to lover book, because Lucy seemed to force this title on Jack. Because she was just forcing it, being mannerless and rude to Jack. The author was going for a slow burn, but as the romance was lacking, it didn't feel like anything. Again, it was because of Lucy, and her insufferable behavior and criticism.
Even though the plot was interesting, the book didn’t work for me cause of the characters, or let's say characters. Lucy was unbelievably judgemental, thinking of everyone beneath her and she always acted like she was the only one with problems, others were just lying on rose petals.
July 16, 2022
❤️❤️❤️1/2
💋💋
Enjoyable and entertaining read with some really good and hilarious moments.
The characters are good for the most part, but could be more in-depth in others.
The basic story is good and very entertaining, loved the beginning with the computer mess up .
One the whole I enjoyed the read.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
💋💋
Enjoyable and entertaining read with some really good and hilarious moments.
The characters are good for the most part, but could be more in-depth in others.
The basic story is good and very entertaining, loved the beginning with the computer mess up .
One the whole I enjoyed the read.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
June 23, 2022
3.5 ⭐️
June 9, 2022
When I began this book, I found myself engaged with the story and our main protagonist. She frustrated me, yet I felt I could understand her, and throughout the story rooted for her to allow herself a moment to truly just live without expectation. I really did root for her!
Unfortunately that was the extent of my intrigue. Sadly, I felt the romance incredibly lacking. There's slow burn...then there's a far too long road that by the time you reach your destination you wonder if the time it took to get there was even worth it. There was no chemistry between the leads, only heaps of exhausting miscommunication. I pondered where the whole "falling in love" even happened, because I never felt it whilst reading.
I would have loved to enjoy this book more, because I did find the writing immersive and strong. While this book may not have been for me, my interest is most definitely there for more from this author. I found lots of potential within these pages, even if the execution was not quite there for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately that was the extent of my intrigue. Sadly, I felt the romance incredibly lacking. There's slow burn...then there's a far too long road that by the time you reach your destination you wonder if the time it took to get there was even worth it. There was no chemistry between the leads, only heaps of exhausting miscommunication. I pondered where the whole "falling in love" even happened, because I never felt it whilst reading.
I would have loved to enjoy this book more, because I did find the writing immersive and strong. While this book may not have been for me, my interest is most definitely there for more from this author. I found lots of potential within these pages, even if the execution was not quite there for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
June 3, 2022
I think its fair to say that when you love a debut as much as I loved Danielle's, you open the second book with a slight nervousness. I soon realised that I had absolutely no reason to be, as I settled into this immediately and got fully immersed into this read,
Yet again, I read this in one sitting and was itching to see Zack and Lucy's story unfold. I liked that they both had secrets that were tricky to uncover, and getting to know them better was delightful to read. I also liked the yoga and meditation side of it as I am new to learning these myself.
Lucy is a superb character. She lives for her work and REALLY doesn't switch off. I have to say, as someone who lives with their phone in their hand, this made me stop and think too.
A truly splendid second book, and I cannot wait to see what this author does next.
Yet again, I read this in one sitting and was itching to see Zack and Lucy's story unfold. I liked that they both had secrets that were tricky to uncover, and getting to know them better was delightful to read. I also liked the yoga and meditation side of it as I am new to learning these myself.
Lucy is a superb character. She lives for her work and REALLY doesn't switch off. I have to say, as someone who lives with their phone in their hand, this made me stop and think too.
A truly splendid second book, and I cannot wait to see what this author does next.
July 10, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(4.5 out of 5)
She’s done it again, when I recently read the stone broke heiress I thought ‘wow I love love love this’ but not sure the author can do it again … well she certainly can!
I can’t even put my finger on why I found this book as joyous and entertaining as I did but with Danielle Owen-Jones she makes you feel completely relaxed and at ease as a reader. Her way of writing Is so relaxed and easy to read that it allows you to just go where the plot leads and enjoy every moment.
The plot reminds me of the classic sense and sensibility style storyline where a simple misunderstanding leads to emotional barriers being raised until the truth finally comes out.
I love loosely Lucy and Zack and found this rom com so much fun to read , I wish it hadn’t ended so soon. Yes it is a little unlikely that two people could just live together when technically strangers but just go with it and you will be in for a great journey.
I would have liked to delve into Lucy’s background (especially the relationship with her parents) a little more but overall I would highly recommend and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author!
(4.5 out of 5)
She’s done it again, when I recently read the stone broke heiress I thought ‘wow I love love love this’ but not sure the author can do it again … well she certainly can!
I can’t even put my finger on why I found this book as joyous and entertaining as I did but with Danielle Owen-Jones she makes you feel completely relaxed and at ease as a reader. Her way of writing Is so relaxed and easy to read that it allows you to just go where the plot leads and enjoy every moment.
The plot reminds me of the classic sense and sensibility style storyline where a simple misunderstanding leads to emotional barriers being raised until the truth finally comes out.
I love loosely Lucy and Zack and found this rom com so much fun to read , I wish it hadn’t ended so soon. Yes it is a little unlikely that two people could just live together when technically strangers but just go with it and you will be in for a great journey.
I would have liked to delve into Lucy’s background (especially the relationship with her parents) a little more but overall I would highly recommend and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author!
July 24, 2024
None of that matters". I must say I really enjoyed this reading!! This romantic comedy made me laugh so much troughout the book and I might have cried a little towards the end. You could tell the chemistry almost from the beginning, although I would get a bit confused sometimes. But that's what the author wants u to feel. And she successed. I can't say much without spoiling so I'll make it brief. I loved the banter between the characters! I would die laughing with them. I loved to see the fmc improvement especially. And in this book you really take what the author it's trying to say. You can have a life besides work and you should! I really enjoyed this book and I'm definitely be reading "Stone broke heiress", which I saw on Amazon!!!
July 29, 2022
2.5⭐️
I got an ARC of this book AGES ago and only got around to reading it. Whoops…
The premise was intriguing to me. Buying a house with a total stranger? Enemies to lovers? I was like, sign me up. The slow burn was there, although I do think the enemies to lovers was poorly executed. Or the rumors were greatly exaggerated. I still refuse to consider a little dislike and a reluctant friendship/will-they-won’t-they as part of this trope. It takes a little more.
I had to read over 30% of this book to finally get into it, which is usually not a good sign. I found it hard to get attached to Lucy, a workaholic, who only ever seemed to complain about everything. When it comes to the house, I get it - sentimental value and all. But I couldn’t wait for her to let loose a bit and realize there are more things than her job in life. Zack was more likable. In fact, I think my only problem with him was the ultimatum he gave her after he found out she was working with Josh. You’ve only just got together, my dude. How is it any fair to expect her to sacrifice a huge opportunity for you? But, oh well. It all works out in the end, apparently.
I got an ARC of this book AGES ago and only got around to reading it. Whoops…
The premise was intriguing to me. Buying a house with a total stranger? Enemies to lovers? I was like, sign me up. The slow burn was there, although I do think the enemies to lovers was poorly executed. Or the rumors were greatly exaggerated. I still refuse to consider a little dislike and a reluctant friendship/will-they-won’t-they as part of this trope. It takes a little more.
I had to read over 30% of this book to finally get into it, which is usually not a good sign. I found it hard to get attached to Lucy, a workaholic, who only ever seemed to complain about everything. When it comes to the house, I get it - sentimental value and all. But I couldn’t wait for her to let loose a bit and realize there are more things than her job in life. Zack was more likable. In fact, I think my only problem with him was the ultimatum he gave her after he found out she was working with Josh. You’ve only just got together, my dude. How is it any fair to expect her to sacrifice a huge opportunity for you? But, oh well. It all works out in the end, apparently.
July 19, 2022
Firstly, the protagonist in this book is SO unlikeable. From the very first scenes where she ruins her best friends hen party AND wedding, I started to dislike her. However I wasn’t going to hold that against her as we love good character development so I waited and waited and waited for her to have her redeeming moment, but she just stayed selfish through the whole thing. She has multiple chances to make it up with her best friend but she yet again neglects her for her career, and we’re supposed to be happy when that friend gives her yet ANOTHER chance? No sis, be free of this selfish woman!
The pacing also feels really off in this book. We spend a long time pre-Zack and a lot of time focusing on her career post-Zack but the actual ‘enemies to lovers’ romance part is really rushed. She seems to be enemies with him because he’s *checks notes* into meditation and is a vegan? Then all of a sudden they’re kissing. I also found a lot of the humour to be a bit forced and some of the references seemed to be in there just to make the character seem ‘quirky and random’ but it fell quite flat when she was so unlikeable.
This book just wasn’t for me unfortunately!
The pacing also feels really off in this book. We spend a long time pre-Zack and a lot of time focusing on her career post-Zack but the actual ‘enemies to lovers’ romance part is really rushed. She seems to be enemies with him because he’s *checks notes* into meditation and is a vegan? Then all of a sudden they’re kissing. I also found a lot of the humour to be a bit forced and some of the references seemed to be in there just to make the character seem ‘quirky and random’ but it fell quite flat when she was so unlikeable.
This book just wasn’t for me unfortunately!
July 16, 2022
Stuck with you is an enemies to lovers trope. I wish the first part of the book with Lucie at her best friend’s bachelorette party wasn’t a part of the book. I feel like I know several workaholics but find it far fetched they would sit in the bathroom at their best friends bachelorette party with their laptop while sitting on the toilet to work. Instead I wish more time was spent on Lucie and Zach’s relationship. Special thanks to NetGalley and
publisher for a copy of the E-book in exchange my pure honest review.
publisher for a copy of the E-book in exchange my pure honest review.
August 11, 2022
I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! It's the perfect rom-com kind of pick me up we all so often need. It was the most adorable enemies-to-lovers I've read in a long time.
Zack is such a sweetheart, so adorable and nothing like the alpha males I've been reading about for the past 2 plus years. It was actually a wonderful break! Lucy reminds me of myself, always thinking about a million things and scared to just be. I really enjoyed their relationship and felt all warm and fuzzy by the end of this book!
Zack is such a sweetheart, so adorable and nothing like the alpha males I've been reading about for the past 2 plus years. It was actually a wonderful break! Lucy reminds me of myself, always thinking about a million things and scared to just be. I really enjoyed their relationship and felt all warm and fuzzy by the end of this book!
June 30, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me an ARC of this book.
I really liked the idea of the book and the two main characters living together in a non-ideal environment. I just found that the first 85% of the book was pretty boring and I had a hard time getting through it. Although I did really enjoy Lucy and Zack’s little banter! The end also had a twist that helped make the last part more interesting! I honestly just wished the book was a bit more sped up!
I really liked the idea of the book and the two main characters living together in a non-ideal environment. I just found that the first 85% of the book was pretty boring and I had a hard time getting through it. Although I did really enjoy Lucy and Zack’s little banter! The end also had a twist that helped make the last part more interesting! I honestly just wished the book was a bit more sped up!
June 28, 2022
I love the whole idea living with a stranger 😂 original idea for a romcom ! I loved the banter between the main characters. The writing was good also. I would definitely recommend this book ! Thank you to NetGalley for this arc !
dnf
July 16, 2022Another dnf in this streak of dnfs.
The whole zen-itude thing is not my thing. This story was just not for me.
Thank you to the publisher and author for the ARC via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
The whole zen-itude thing is not my thing. This story was just not for me.
Thank you to the publisher and author for the ARC via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
June 22, 2022
This book was fine and the banter was fun, but it was missing the spark that makes British rom-coms so enjoyable.
I think the main couple lacked in chemistry and a lot of the issues they faced seemed to be fixed way too soon. I also think they're the type of book couple to break up due to being too different, but that's just my opinion.
Overall, fine but not the best I've read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I think the main couple lacked in chemistry and a lot of the issues they faced seemed to be fixed way too soon. I also think they're the type of book couple to break up due to being too different, but that's just my opinion.
Overall, fine but not the best I've read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 12, 2022
They say opposites attract and that's definitely the case for Lucy and Zack!
In the beginning I wasn't sure of Lucy because of how she was acting but I slowly came to love personality! This enemies to lovers book had so much emotion and the end left me with the biggest smile! I'm just extremely happy for Lucy that she was able to realize what was wrong and Zack was able to help her see the world for what it is at a slower pace!
In the beginning I wasn't sure of Lucy because of how she was acting but I slowly came to love personality! This enemies to lovers book had so much emotion and the end left me with the biggest smile! I'm just extremely happy for Lucy that she was able to realize what was wrong and Zack was able to help her see the world for what it is at a slower pace!
June 19, 2022
I really enjoyed this book!
Although the idea of buying a house with a practical stranger was a little out there the author really pulls it off. There were plenty of laugh out loud moments, from the first chapter (cue laptop in a loo) and through out the story (almond milk anyone!?).
I love a good enemy to lovers story and this one really delivered.
A little predictable in places but not enough to put me off.
A solid 4*
Although the idea of buying a house with a practical stranger was a little out there the author really pulls it off. There were plenty of laugh out loud moments, from the first chapter (cue laptop in a loo) and through out the story (almond milk anyone!?).
I love a good enemy to lovers story and this one really delivered.
A little predictable in places but not enough to put me off.
A solid 4*
June 18, 2022
This book was absolutely amazing. The emotion and bonds between the characters was phenomenal. The round of events that took place, and the little cute moments between Lucy and Zack was heartthrobbing. Not to forget Kat, they little pooch. She was the sweetest creation 😍. Dotty was the most important character in this book apart from Lucy and Zack, she was the essence of love to Lucy, and a role model. From beginning to end I could not stop reading, and I hope one day, we get a movie from the book 💖.
June 18, 2022
At first glance this book was exactly what I wanted from a rom-com. The idea of owning a house with a stranger who you just so happen to hate I am all for. It’s got forced-proximity, grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, and enemies to lovers; some of my favorite tropes. If you enjoy reading closed-door romances with little spice, this book is up your alley! Unfortunately it just didn’t hit the spot for me, personally, the characters were underdeveloped and unlikeable.
I was not a fan of Zack from the beginning; him humiliating Lucy from the first time they met and continuing to judge and preach about Lucy's workaholic tendencies, her fast-paced lifestyle, and anything she enjoyed that didn't match up with his own likes throughout the entire novel. I thought he was selfish, giving Lucy ultimatums and not understanding her way of living.
Lucy on the other hand was a bit more likable than Zack (in my opinion) but she was still hard to connect with. I totally understand being a workaholic and coping with past life issues by diving yourself deep into work but Lucy was on another level. She was definitely selfish in her workaholic ways, putting her work before her friend's wedding, Zach's feelings, and her ability to live life to the fullest.
Katie, her best friend, was just as unlikeable as the rest of the characters, but her anger and lash-outs were justifiable. Lucy had chosen work over her time and time again; and while that is frustrating and hurtful Katie gave Lucy ultimatums. Katie hopped from warm to cold in .2 seconds when it came to Lucy and it didn't really seem like they were "like sisters".
For enemies to lovers I am all for slow-burning but it felt almost nonexistent in this book. There was a lack of growth to their romance and there wasn't much development to their characters as a whole. I had wanted Zack and Lucy to grow as people; Zack to be more neat, focused, and give things that Lucy liked a try; and Lucy to take more vacations, be able to enjoy a matcha latte, and be able to be less work-focused.
Overall it was an easy read rom-com, I just don’t expect myself to be picking this up for a second time.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of this book in return for my honest review.
I was not a fan of Zack from the beginning; him humiliating Lucy from the first time they met and continuing to judge and preach about Lucy's workaholic tendencies, her fast-paced lifestyle, and anything she enjoyed that didn't match up with his own likes throughout the entire novel. I thought he was selfish, giving Lucy ultimatums and not understanding her way of living.
Lucy on the other hand was a bit more likable than Zack (in my opinion) but she was still hard to connect with. I totally understand being a workaholic and coping with past life issues by diving yourself deep into work but Lucy was on another level. She was definitely selfish in her workaholic ways, putting her work before her friend's wedding, Zach's feelings, and her ability to live life to the fullest.
Katie, her best friend, was just as unlikeable as the rest of the characters, but her anger and lash-outs were justifiable. Lucy had chosen work over her time and time again; and while that is frustrating and hurtful Katie gave Lucy ultimatums. Katie hopped from warm to cold in .2 seconds when it came to Lucy and it didn't really seem like they were "like sisters".
For enemies to lovers I am all for slow-burning but it felt almost nonexistent in this book. There was a lack of growth to their romance and there wasn't much development to their characters as a whole. I had wanted Zack and Lucy to grow as people; Zack to be more neat, focused, and give things that Lucy liked a try; and Lucy to take more vacations, be able to enjoy a matcha latte, and be able to be less work-focused.
Overall it was an easy read rom-com, I just don’t expect myself to be picking this up for a second time.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of this book in return for my honest review.
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