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Sunset Landing
The Sixty/Forty Rule
six-ty for-ty rule (noun): a deal you make with your pain-in-the-butt client, when hating him starts to feel a little too good.
Jude Holland has slogged it for years at a chance to land a coveted job designing the city's most breathtaking restaurants and nightclubs. And when a spot opens up on her firm's design team, her boss makes her a deal: design Theo Jordan—the firm's biggest client—a new restaurant, convince him to renew his contract with the company, and the job is hers.
If only he'd play along.
Theo is infamous for three very specific things: he's a hot-shot young chef-turned-restaurateur, a thorn-in-your-side client, and the kind of attractive that makes you wonder which kind of psychedelics the great maker was taking, when he created him. Not that Jude notices. She's too busy sticking to the plan, and it helps that he's a total ass, anyway.
That is, until a steamy business trip leads to a very different deal between these enemies, who suddenly can't seem to keep their hands off each other. Sixty percent of the time, they’d indulge those funny, fluttering feelings that seem to manifest whenever they’re together. The rest of the time? They’d be nothing but professional.
It doesn’t take Theo long to realize that’s easier said than done. But with a restaurant launch and a dream promotion on the line—not to mention a workplace rival hell-bent on ruining her career—Theo only has a handful of weeks to convince Jude to make that sixty percent full-time.
The Sixty/Forty Rule is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers workplace romance between a sunshine commercial designer and her grumpy client. It has a healthy dose of spice and a happily ever after. It is the first book in the Sunset Landing series of standalone reads.
Jude Holland has slogged it for years at a chance to land a coveted job designing the city's most breathtaking restaurants and nightclubs. And when a spot opens up on her firm's design team, her boss makes her a deal: design Theo Jordan—the firm's biggest client—a new restaurant, convince him to renew his contract with the company, and the job is hers.
If only he'd play along.
Theo is infamous for three very specific things: he's a hot-shot young chef-turned-restaurateur, a thorn-in-your-side client, and the kind of attractive that makes you wonder which kind of psychedelics the great maker was taking, when he created him. Not that Jude notices. She's too busy sticking to the plan, and it helps that he's a total ass, anyway.
That is, until a steamy business trip leads to a very different deal between these enemies, who suddenly can't seem to keep their hands off each other. Sixty percent of the time, they’d indulge those funny, fluttering feelings that seem to manifest whenever they’re together. The rest of the time? They’d be nothing but professional.
It doesn’t take Theo long to realize that’s easier said than done. But with a restaurant launch and a dream promotion on the line—not to mention a workplace rival hell-bent on ruining her career—Theo only has a handful of weeks to convince Jude to make that sixty percent full-time.
The Sixty/Forty Rule is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers workplace romance between a sunshine commercial designer and her grumpy client. It has a healthy dose of spice and a happily ever after. It is the first book in the Sunset Landing series of standalone reads.
363 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2023
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About the author
Ellie K. Wilde
8 books888 followersEllie K. Wilde is a Canadian writer of contemporary romance and romantic comedies that make you laugh, swoon... and maybe require a cold shower or two to recover. She enjoys writing stories with dirty-mouthed cinnamon roll heroes and the fiery women who bring them to their knees.
When she's not daydreaming about her next book, you'll find her devouring other romance novels, bingeing reality TV and snuggling with fur babies.
Follow Ellie on Instagram and TikTok @EllieKWildeAuthor
When she's not daydreaming about her next book, you'll find her devouring other romance novels, bingeing reality TV and snuggling with fur babies.
Follow Ellie on Instagram and TikTok @EllieKWildeAuthor
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August 26, 2023
“enemies to lovers” and hes literally head over heels and panting after her the first chapter he meets her. BOOOOOOO 🍅 🍅 🍅
January 26, 2023
Okay so this was really cute except that it felt like it just…ended? The ending felt really abrupt. I turned the page thinking maybe there was an epilogue but nope. Nothing. I feel like the plot line with Carly didn’t get resolved at all, and I wished I could have seen a little further into the future in an epilogue.
Otherwise this was an adorable enemies to lovers read, and a lovely debut novel!
Otherwise this was an adorable enemies to lovers read, and a lovely debut novel!
April 27, 2023
4.5 stars!
giving me all the devil you know/hating game/terms and conditions workplace enemies to lovers feels.
this was just what i needed. i’ve been feeling so slumpy but the banter and chemistry in this book was SO good.
he’s a chef and restaurant owner and she’s a designer. they worked together years ago and he’s been pining for her since but she thinks he hates her. so many funny, spicy, sweet moments, i am obsessed.
theo had NO right to be so hot + spicy + thoughtful. i love him so much.
the ending was a little rushed and i think the third act breakup could’ve been avoided and enhanced the story but this was such a good one!!
giving me all the devil you know/hating game/terms and conditions workplace enemies to lovers feels.
this was just what i needed. i’ve been feeling so slumpy but the banter and chemistry in this book was SO good.
he’s a chef and restaurant owner and she’s a designer. they worked together years ago and he’s been pining for her since but she thinks he hates her. so many funny, spicy, sweet moments, i am obsessed.
theo had NO right to be so hot + spicy + thoughtful. i love him so much.
the ending was a little rushed and i think the third act breakup could’ve been avoided and enhanced the story but this was such a good one!!
nope
April 22, 2023I wanted to read this book but just now I've come across a piece of information that made me stop.
Can someone who has read the book and also asked for the bonus epilogue and read it help me, please? . Because if there is, I am definitely not reading this book.
Thanks a lot in advance.
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Edit as of 23.04.2023:
Thanks to Jamie, now we know what the bonus epilogue contains. This makes the book a solid NO for me.
Can someone who has read the book and also asked for the bonus epilogue and read it help me, please? . Because if there is, I am definitely not reading this book.
Thanks a lot in advance.
***
Edit as of 23.04.2023:
Thanks to Jamie, now we know what the bonus epilogue contains. This makes the book a solid NO for me.
June 17, 2023
enemy
noun
plural noun: enemies
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
i'd like to remind this to the author because if one of them is pining after the other for 3 years it's not enemies to lovers
also i saw that there's an extended epilogue and i am shocked. adding a threesome scene between main couple and next books hero? so unnecessary.
noun
plural noun: enemies
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
i'd like to remind this to the author because if one of them is pining after the other for 3 years it's not enemies to lovers
also i saw that there's an extended epilogue and i am shocked. adding a threesome scene between main couple and next books hero? so unnecessary.
December 13, 2022
Really loved the tension and set up for this book but found the last minute drama kind of eyeroll-worthy
March 16, 2023
3.5/5 ☆
this was a really solid romance book! the relationship between the two main characters felt natural. like other reviewers mentioned, this is very loose "enemies to lovers" as we see right away that theo doesn't actually hate jude. wilde does an excellent job at building the sexual tension between the characters and making us wait for it. it had me eager to read on and find out what was in stored for theo and jude.
third act breakup was super unnecessary (as usual) and took a weird turn considering how communicative both theo and jude had been throughout the whole novel. wish we got an epilogue cause it did end rather abruptly. overall, the sixy/forty rule was an enjoyable read!
this was a really solid romance book! the relationship between the two main characters felt natural. like other reviewers mentioned, this is very loose "enemies to lovers" as we see right away that theo doesn't actually hate jude. wilde does an excellent job at building the sexual tension between the characters and making us wait for it. it had me eager to read on and find out what was in stored for theo and jude.
third act breakup was super unnecessary (as usual) and took a weird turn considering how communicative both theo and jude had been throughout the whole novel. wish we got an epilogue cause it did end rather abruptly. overall, the sixy/forty rule was an enjoyable read!
January 29, 2023
fmc was so fucking annoying at the end…like get over yourself. The book started our fine then dragged on forever. I seriously aged like 10 years.
December 10, 2022
This was a good debut. Jude’s self-sabotage was frustrating to read.
January 23, 2023
Loved it
The banter and sexual tension in this he falls first/one-sided enemies to lovers romance made it such an engaging read; I loved watching these two bicker, and the attraction that sparked between them was palpable. It's also got a playful feel that makes the pages fly by, paired with an undercurrent of emotion that digs a little deeper. The hero is the kind of lovable grump who shows his marshmallow center sooner rather than later, and I absolutely adored his persistence, patience, and unwavering devotion. Our heroine might consider them to be enemies, but it was clear from the start that our hero had an entirely different opinion. Watching this love story unfold from both perspectives was so dynamic, and I had no trouble devouring every page. For a debut, this was pretty spectacular, and it's the kind of book that has me excited to read more from the author - I loved it!
The story follows Jude, an interior designer whose career was derailed three years ago when she worked on a project for a notoriously grumpy chef. He's now back in town and opening another restaurant, which could be just the kickstart Jude's career needs - or so she thinks. Turns out, Theo has no interest in working with Jude, so spending time together is sure to be torture for them both... for very different reasons. The grumpy Theo may have a soft spot for Jude, but he's focused on his restaurant, and the attraction he feels for her is nothing but a distraction. Tensions rise as they work together, and it's not long before Theo realizes that he may have messed up. By giving Jude a very real reason to hate him, he may have missed out on his chance at something great.
I had no idea what to expect going into this, but I love an office rivals romance and the blurb intrigued me. So I was taken aback by just how much I loved the vibe - it plays up those classic tropes while also feeling fresh and different, and the writing is much stronger than I'd expect from an indie debut. Sure, there's a typo here or there and a few subplots that could've been cleaned up, but the heart of the story was really fantastic. Wilde also does an excellent job of building up the sexual tension, with some truly fan-worthy scenes. It's what I'd call a HOT slow burn, with some seriously scorching moments to ratchet up the tension. The overall vibe is lighthearted and playful though, with tons of swoony moments thrown in the mix. It was easy to see that Theo was completely GONE for his girl, and I loved the major "he falls first" vibes paired with that enemies-ish tension. The slow build in intimacy showcased the shifts in their relationship, and Wilde handled that transition deftly. It was very strong for a debut, and easily one of the best rom coms I've read in awhile. So you can be sure that I'll be checking out the next installment in this series of interconnected standalones.
The banter and sexual tension in this he falls first/one-sided enemies to lovers romance made it such an engaging read; I loved watching these two bicker, and the attraction that sparked between them was palpable. It's also got a playful feel that makes the pages fly by, paired with an undercurrent of emotion that digs a little deeper. The hero is the kind of lovable grump who shows his marshmallow center sooner rather than later, and I absolutely adored his persistence, patience, and unwavering devotion. Our heroine might consider them to be enemies, but it was clear from the start that our hero had an entirely different opinion. Watching this love story unfold from both perspectives was so dynamic, and I had no trouble devouring every page. For a debut, this was pretty spectacular, and it's the kind of book that has me excited to read more from the author - I loved it!
The story follows Jude, an interior designer whose career was derailed three years ago when she worked on a project for a notoriously grumpy chef. He's now back in town and opening another restaurant, which could be just the kickstart Jude's career needs - or so she thinks. Turns out, Theo has no interest in working with Jude, so spending time together is sure to be torture for them both... for very different reasons. The grumpy Theo may have a soft spot for Jude, but he's focused on his restaurant, and the attraction he feels for her is nothing but a distraction. Tensions rise as they work together, and it's not long before Theo realizes that he may have messed up. By giving Jude a very real reason to hate him, he may have missed out on his chance at something great.
I had no idea what to expect going into this, but I love an office rivals romance and the blurb intrigued me. So I was taken aback by just how much I loved the vibe - it plays up those classic tropes while also feeling fresh and different, and the writing is much stronger than I'd expect from an indie debut. Sure, there's a typo here or there and a few subplots that could've been cleaned up, but the heart of the story was really fantastic. Wilde also does an excellent job of building up the sexual tension, with some truly fan-worthy scenes. It's what I'd call a HOT slow burn, with some seriously scorching moments to ratchet up the tension. The overall vibe is lighthearted and playful though, with tons of swoony moments thrown in the mix. It was easy to see that Theo was completely GONE for his girl, and I loved the major "he falls first" vibes paired with that enemies-ish tension. The slow build in intimacy showcased the shifts in their relationship, and Wilde handled that transition deftly. It was very strong for a debut, and easily one of the best rom coms I've read in awhile. So you can be sure that I'll be checking out the next installment in this series of interconnected standalones.
December 2, 2022
I don’t give 5 star reviews to many books anymore. This is a new author and she did a great job with this book. Someone posted to gush about the book on Reddit in the Romance Books subreddit.
I love that this is enemies to lovers, but is also in a working environment. And y’all, the H is a cinnamon roll, you don’t realize it right away, but once he starts unrolling, OMG, yum. He is probably one of my favorite H’s. You get banter, drama with a work villain, an early scene that is just foreplay and it starts with the touch of a knee, forced proximity and one bed/hotel room, you have great side characters and banter with them. So many yummy tropes all rolled into this one book.
The chemistry between the characters was perfect. The spice when it happened was 🥵🔥🥵🔥
Let me just say that if I’m reading a spicy scene and I want to jump my husband, it’s done right. This book has that element.
I will read anything this author writes.
There is no other man/woman drama.
There is no epilogue. I wish there was, and I wish I read that the coworker villain got fired and then fell on her face in the mud. Maybe something happens to her in Jenna’s book. I’m hoping.
Go read it, you won’t be disappointed.
I love that this is enemies to lovers, but is also in a working environment. And y’all, the H is a cinnamon roll, you don’t realize it right away, but once he starts unrolling, OMG, yum. He is probably one of my favorite H’s. You get banter, drama with a work villain, an early scene that is just foreplay and it starts with the touch of a knee, forced proximity and one bed/hotel room, you have great side characters and banter with them. So many yummy tropes all rolled into this one book.
The chemistry between the characters was perfect. The spice when it happened was 🥵🔥🥵🔥
Let me just say that if I’m reading a spicy scene and I want to jump my husband, it’s done right. This book has that element.
I will read anything this author writes.
There is no other man/woman drama.
There is no epilogue. I wish there was, and I wish I read that the coworker villain got fired and then fell on her face in the mud. Maybe something happens to her in Jenna’s book. I’m hoping.
Go read it, you won’t be disappointed.
December 21, 2022
DNFed at 17%. Theo calls Jude’s boss and asks her to be taken off his project because he liiiikes her. Is he demented?? Who messes with a person’s career like that, especially if they respect their ability? I don’t care what kind of angsty issues he’s having, it’s so immature. High school stuff. Jude was also totally spineless. Her boss didn’t appreciate her and she still stuck around! Girl, go find a place where your talent is appreciated! I also hated the way Jude allowed her coworker Carly to speak to her without standing up for herself. Just all around terrible plot.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
avoid
December 14, 2022Threesome in author’s extended epilogue so definitely not safe for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 19, 2023
2.8 stars, rounded up.
This is the first relatively decent book I've read in a while
To start, I personally wouldn't call this a slow burn. While they do get together officially towards the end of the book, it was clear they had feelings for each other around the 1/4 mark. Additionally, I think around the 1/2 mark, the writing became relatively sloppy and the pacing was weird? Like, after the hotel scene, the author was rushing to put them together or create this angst between them. Idk, it just read like a completely different book after that. There were also some editing errors? Like this guy named John was called Tom like two seconds after being introduced, and then they referred to him as John again. Idk.
Another thing that kind of irked me was the character inconsistencies. This is dual pov, but I felt like as soon as we got the MMC's pov, and some insight into how he thinks about the FMC, as soon as we returned to the FMC's pov, the MMC's personality changed. For example, MMC is first seen as this broody, silent, dominant type that comes off as rude and intimidating. When we first get his pov, we see that some of his actions towards the FMC were because he's had a crush on her for three years and he doesn't really have the confidence to speak to her. Then we get back to her pov, and suddenly he's able to banter back and forth with her? When he JUST talked about how hard it was to string a sentence together?
When we eventually get back to his pov, he talks about how bantering has become the only way he knows how to talk with her, but then we get back to her pov and he's smirking and flirting etc etc when he JUST finished talking about how hard it was to do that. The inconsistency irked me. I also got annoyed with how often he called her "Holland" (her last name). A couple of times here and there was cute but every sentence is a bit excessive, especially when I personally don't say someone's name so often when I'm talking with them.
*SPOILER*
The other issue I had was the third act 'break-up', which was too dramatic for no reason. I called that Carly had been the reason she was written up by Diana the first time around. Additionally, Jude freaked out at how Diana worded her and Theo being a couple (for the sake of getting the promotion) pretty mildly because it was how it looked from her own perspective. But suddenly Jude spirals excessively, even when Theo reassures her that he believes she didn't use him. Yeah, it was all about Jude's self-sabotaging, but it wasn't a believable reason to me. Also, her calling her mom and then suddenly realizing she wants to be with Theo was such a quick turn-around time that it didn't make sense. Yeah she said her mommy/daddy issues weren't immediately resolved, but it looked like she called her mom, refused to have a relationship, and suddenly she has the closure she needs to start a relationship with Theo. It didn't make sense or flow well. Not to mention the ending was a bit lackluster.
**SPOILER OVER**
I'm realizing I'm suddenly ranting, even though there were a few good things about this read. The banter (in the beginning at least) was pretty funny. It didn't always make sense, because they're both supposed to be professionals, though. This would have felt more like a slow burn had they actually ACTED like professionals for more of the time.
Also, actually, the title and synopsis don't make sense. 60 percent of the time, I was given the impression they would be hooking up or something intimate, while they remain professional 40% of the time. 1, I think those percentages should be flipped because they were 'professional' (more like casual business friends tbh) for 60%, and intimate for 40%. This wasn't a slow burn because they were flirting and going on non-date-dates etc. Also, they weren't ever really professional??? Idk who thought calling their client a prick, or babysitting him, or even throwing slights at him during a professional business meeting were deemed 'professional' but okay.
This was an easy read, though. I didn't like how the side characters were used only as a plot device to propel the main characters into their next scene together, and then are never seen again for the majority of the book. And again, the FMC's whole purpose in this book is to secure the job promotion, which she then gets in an anti-climactic way, but then it's never addressed again. Also, the MMC is a famous chef, but never once did he cook a meal specifically for the FMC, or ask the FMC which tasted better (yes, this happened once with the MMC's sous chef, but the scene focused on him being jealous about his friend flirting with her). I wish the author would have played into the chef thing a little more.
Overall, not terrible. Better than a lot of the nonsense that people on tiktok seem to be diehards for.
This is the first relatively decent book I've read in a while
To start, I personally wouldn't call this a slow burn. While they do get together officially towards the end of the book, it was clear they had feelings for each other around the 1/4 mark. Additionally, I think around the 1/2 mark, the writing became relatively sloppy and the pacing was weird? Like, after the hotel scene, the author was rushing to put them together or create this angst between them. Idk, it just read like a completely different book after that. There were also some editing errors? Like this guy named John was called Tom like two seconds after being introduced, and then they referred to him as John again. Idk.
Another thing that kind of irked me was the character inconsistencies. This is dual pov, but I felt like as soon as we got the MMC's pov, and some insight into how he thinks about the FMC, as soon as we returned to the FMC's pov, the MMC's personality changed. For example, MMC is first seen as this broody, silent, dominant type that comes off as rude and intimidating. When we first get his pov, we see that some of his actions towards the FMC were because he's had a crush on her for three years and he doesn't really have the confidence to speak to her. Then we get back to her pov, and suddenly he's able to banter back and forth with her? When he JUST talked about how hard it was to string a sentence together?
When we eventually get back to his pov, he talks about how bantering has become the only way he knows how to talk with her, but then we get back to her pov and he's smirking and flirting etc etc when he JUST finished talking about how hard it was to do that. The inconsistency irked me. I also got annoyed with how often he called her "Holland" (her last name). A couple of times here and there was cute but every sentence is a bit excessive, especially when I personally don't say someone's name so often when I'm talking with them.
*SPOILER*
The other issue I had was the third act 'break-up', which was too dramatic for no reason. I called that Carly had been the reason she was written up by Diana the first time around. Additionally, Jude freaked out at how Diana worded her and Theo being a couple (for the sake of getting the promotion) pretty mildly because it was how it looked from her own perspective. But suddenly Jude spirals excessively, even when Theo reassures her that he believes she didn't use him. Yeah, it was all about Jude's self-sabotaging, but it wasn't a believable reason to me. Also, her calling her mom and then suddenly realizing she wants to be with Theo was such a quick turn-around time that it didn't make sense. Yeah she said her mommy/daddy issues weren't immediately resolved, but it looked like she called her mom, refused to have a relationship, and suddenly she has the closure she needs to start a relationship with Theo. It didn't make sense or flow well. Not to mention the ending was a bit lackluster.
**SPOILER OVER**
I'm realizing I'm suddenly ranting, even though there were a few good things about this read. The banter (in the beginning at least) was pretty funny. It didn't always make sense, because they're both supposed to be professionals, though. This would have felt more like a slow burn had they actually ACTED like professionals for more of the time.
Also, actually, the title and synopsis don't make sense. 60 percent of the time, I was given the impression they would be hooking up or something intimate, while they remain professional 40% of the time. 1, I think those percentages should be flipped because they were 'professional' (more like casual business friends tbh) for 60%, and intimate for 40%. This wasn't a slow burn because they were flirting and going on non-date-dates etc. Also, they weren't ever really professional??? Idk who thought calling their client a prick, or babysitting him, or even throwing slights at him during a professional business meeting were deemed 'professional' but okay.
This was an easy read, though. I didn't like how the side characters were used only as a plot device to propel the main characters into their next scene together, and then are never seen again for the majority of the book. And again, the FMC's whole purpose in this book is to secure the job promotion, which she then gets in an anti-climactic way, but then it's never addressed again. Also, the MMC is a famous chef, but never once did he cook a meal specifically for the FMC, or ask the FMC which tasted better (yes, this happened once with the MMC's sous chef, but the scene focused on him being jealous about his friend flirting with her). I wish the author would have played into the chef thing a little more.
Overall, not terrible. Better than a lot of the nonsense that people on tiktok seem to be diehards for.
June 17, 2023
Theo was one of the sweetest book boyfriends I’ve come across, this man did absolutely no wrong, worshiped the very ground Jude walked on & I loved every second of it. Jude was not having it at first haha she hated him but slowly started to like him I was a bit frustrated when she couldn’t admit her feelings to him, but I understood because of her past she was afraid. This story was good, the only complaints I have is that it overly explains things at times & the sudden ending was weird as well.
My review has changed from 4 stars to 2 now… I hate when authors make extended epilogues & just completely ruin the characters Theo was described as being super possessive his best friend flirted with her & he was already thinking of several ways to murder him but now you’re telling me that he went from wanting to murder his best friend for simply flirting with his girl to having a fucking threesome with her & him? Yeah absolutely not. I’d be fine with the threesome if Theo wasn’t described as being a super possessive guy but since he was it just feels like the author ruined her character for a few spicy paragraphs.
“Her lips are there. They’re right there and it’s insane, isn’t it? That I’ve fallen in love with a woman I’ve never kissed. Because I am. Of course, I’m in love. Of course, I am. There’s no other way about it.”
My review has changed from 4 stars to 2 now… I hate when authors make extended epilogues & just completely ruin the characters Theo was described as being super possessive his best friend flirted with her & he was already thinking of several ways to murder him but now you’re telling me that he went from wanting to murder his best friend for simply flirting with his girl to having a fucking threesome with her & him? Yeah absolutely not. I’d be fine with the threesome if Theo wasn’t described as being a super possessive guy but since he was it just feels like the author ruined her character for a few spicy paragraphs.
“Her lips are there. They’re right there and it’s insane, isn’t it? That I’ve fallen in love with a woman I’ve never kissed. Because I am. Of course, I’m in love. Of course, I am. There’s no other way about it.”
nfmaa
February 4, 2025Note to self
Just when I thought I'd seen it all
A threesome scene with the H of the next book! In the fucking extended epilogue.....you know that place where you expect to leave your mcs in blissfull love??? Where you expect to read about marriage and babies yeah instead you get a threesome!??? Wtfffffff is happening?
Just when I thought I'd seen it all
A threesome scene with the H of the next book! In the fucking extended epilogue.....you know that place where you expect to leave your mcs in blissfull love??? Where you expect to read about marriage and babies yeah instead you get a threesome!??? Wtfffffff is happening?
December 26, 2022
Other than the classic baseless third act breakup that didn’t really make much sense to me, I really enjoyed this. This definitely didn’t read like a debut novel and I’m looking forward to what Ellie has coming in the future.
April 8, 2023
on my hands and knees praying for someone to love me like theo loves jude
dnf
May 9, 2023Dnf at 46%. Boring.
March 4, 2023
This book is a mix of everything that I like in romance: he falls first, funny BFF, enemies to lovers, slow burn, great plot, well constructed secondary characters, well build conflict, heroine with unresolved issues and the hero with a love strong enough to be there for her.
The story made me feel everything.
The writing is all consuming with Theo's deep crush on Jude and Jude going from hating him to loving him. And the way they handled the conflic?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and i need to read everything this author writes.
The tension! The hate!! The miscommunication!!!
Jenna was the perfect BFF making me laugh out loud with how she behaved and reacted.
There's a scene where Theo touches Jude's arm. HER ARM! And it's one of the best scenes I've read in a long time. Reminded me of that scene of Fleabag and the Priest.
Also, in descriptive narrative i thought I have read everything about eyes but when i read: "I bulge my eyes teasingly" I did it too 🤭 great way of showing emotions through eye movement.
Little reminder for me:
Chapter 11, 18, 24, 25
The story made me feel everything.
The writing is all consuming with Theo's deep crush on Jude and Jude going from hating him to loving him. And the way they handled the conflic?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and i need to read everything this author writes.
The tension! The hate!! The miscommunication!!!
Jenna was the perfect BFF making me laugh out loud with how she behaved and reacted.
There's a scene where Theo touches Jude's arm. HER ARM! And it's one of the best scenes I've read in a long time. Reminded me of that scene of Fleabag and the Priest.
Also, in descriptive narrative i thought I have read everything about eyes but when i read: "I bulge my eyes teasingly" I did it too 🤭 great way of showing emotions through eye movement.
Little reminder for me:
Chapter 11, 18, 24, 25
September 13, 2023
Yeahhhhh I absolutely loved this. SO GOOD. A phenomenal enemies to lovers, banter galore, dual POV, lots of pining and shit to sort through together, I adored this. A bittttt of a quick ending but hey, not every romance needs that and I don’t think it took away from the book.
**5 stars**
**5 stars**
April 3, 2023
(4.25) THEO JORDAN I’M IN REAL LIFE LOVE WITH YOU
May 11, 2023
do i need to tell you AGAIN that Theo Jordan is the man we all need?
December 10, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Remember when I asked for Goodreads to give us half-stars? No, not that time. No no — not that time either. Oh, that one? Close, but nope! Not it. I’m talking about the first time: YEARS-A-FUCKING-GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I haven’t changed my mind and Goodreads hasn’t changed their rating system so, really, I’m feeling pretty defeated. Because this book? This book was SO CLOSE to being a 5…. But it just wasn’t. It was a 4.5, and that is totally okay — better than okay! (Apparently not to Goodreads though 🥲)
This book took me by surprise. I downloaded it with very low expectations and somehow fell in love with it. So so good. One of the best romances I’ve read this year (and, as we can see from my Goodreads, I have read a lot of romances this year lol). I recommend the FUCK out of this! I mean, only 9,000 ratings?????? That’s insane! This deserves so much more love & I hope it gets exactly that
You want some humor? BAM:
I turn on the spot until I zero in on a stack of egg cartons. “What do you like in your omelets?”
He raises a brow. “Shaved broccoli, gruyere, maybe some pancetta—”
“Cheddar cheese. Great choice.”
You want good romance? BAM:
“We dig into two plates each, weighing out our options. But I barely manage to taste what’s in front of me, instead spending most of my time studying her reaction. Telling myself that she’s the target clientele, like I’m not about to put her favorite on this menu just because I’m nuts about her.”
Like, seriously, what else is there to a good rom-com?
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REREAD (December 2025):
Legit stayed up until almost 3:30am reading this cause I couldn’t get myself to stop. But I did end up pausing to sleep & work so I finished later. That shows some self-restraint…..
Right?
Remember when I asked for Goodreads to give us half-stars? No, not that time. No no — not that time either. Oh, that one? Close, but nope! Not it. I’m talking about the first time: YEARS-A-FUCKING-GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I haven’t changed my mind and Goodreads hasn’t changed their rating system so, really, I’m feeling pretty defeated. Because this book? This book was SO CLOSE to being a 5…. But it just wasn’t. It was a 4.5, and that is totally okay — better than okay! (Apparently not to Goodreads though 🥲)
This book took me by surprise. I downloaded it with very low expectations and somehow fell in love with it. So so good. One of the best romances I’ve read this year (and, as we can see from my Goodreads, I have read a lot of romances this year lol). I recommend the FUCK out of this! I mean, only 9,000 ratings?????? That’s insane! This deserves so much more love & I hope it gets exactly that
You want some humor? BAM:
I turn on the spot until I zero in on a stack of egg cartons. “What do you like in your omelets?”
He raises a brow. “Shaved broccoli, gruyere, maybe some pancetta—”
“Cheddar cheese. Great choice.”
You want good romance? BAM:
“We dig into two plates each, weighing out our options. But I barely manage to taste what’s in front of me, instead spending most of my time studying her reaction. Telling myself that she’s the target clientele, like I’m not about to put her favorite on this menu just because I’m nuts about her.”
Like, seriously, what else is there to a good rom-com?
——————
REREAD (December 2025):
Legit stayed up until almost 3:30am reading this cause I couldn’t get myself to stop. But I did end up pausing to sleep & work so I finished later. That shows some self-restraint…..
Right?
March 4, 2023
Theo. That’s the review. 5
April 9, 2023
this has become my new comfort book. i love this one so much
June 11, 2023
4.25 stars. I’m so emotional rn I love Theo and Jude<3 but that abrupt fucking ending felt like I got slapped
June 20, 2023
The cover does this book a disservice, because this was adorable as hell. I’ve read a lot of romance books, and this definitely competes with the popular ones.
Worth a read!
Worth a read!
April 19, 2023
look I’m just trying to get out of a slump.
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