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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
Tropes:
- second chance romance
- forced proximity
- reality dating show
⚠️ disclaimer: as always, while my reviews do not have specific scene spoilers that impact the story necessarily, it also does address aspects of the book in a bit more detail. proceed with caution.
Truthfully, I hate reality dating shows. All my life, I’ve found the concept of following along each week to see people go on “dates” knowing deep down it’s all fake just didn’t appeal to me. So why, might you ask, did I want to read about a main character going onto one? Well, because the idea of getting out on a show like this while your ex you haven’t gotten over produces the show amused me. And how amusing and engaging this story was.
Jake and Emily managed to fill every single one of their moments on page with tension and longing from exes that I feel so often lacks in second chance romances. It’s one thing to tell me that someone still loves their person, it’s another to show me. And this book, it showed. Every moment of struggle to just have it all out with one another was there and it’s embarrassing the moments I wanted to just turn my kindle off because I was overwhelmed with emotions.
The book was less spicer than I anticipated, but that could be me just forgetting that it was more of a closed door romance. However, even if it not being all out there on the page, there were still the blush moments when reading the parts leading up to the deed.
Cute book, fun forced proximity, and a lot of emotions. Honestly, so many emotions. I enjoyed it immensely.
If I had to pick moments that I was less than thrilled with, it would have to be the feeling as we neared the end. So much was going on and it felt like one page after another, a bomb was being dropped. Too much conflict/issues made it hard to follow along with who still had outstanding secrets.
If I had to pick moments that I was less than thrilled with, it would have to be the feeling as we neared the end. So much was going on and it felt like one page after another, a bomb was being dropped. Too much conflict/issues made it hard to follow along with who still had outstanding secrets.
Now, overall, what really won me over on the book was the ending (cliche, I know) and I have to know all about Sam and Cooper.
Thank you for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review and I shall be waiting here for the next one. 🖤
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved and hated Jake all at the same time but I knew he had a good heart and there was reasons for why he was doing what he was.
Oh and Emily! I just loved Emily with my whole heart, when she was happy I was happy and when she was sad I felt so sad! She’s just the cutest little thing and I loved hearing her story and all the little twists that she’s been through that added to her story and character!
Definitely a 4 star read and I would highly recommend for anyone who loves a romance! Thank you to Net Galley, Kay Marie for letting me read and review this ARC
Oh and Emily! I just loved Emily with my whole heart, when she was happy I was happy and when she was sad I felt so sad! She’s just the cutest little thing and I loved hearing her story and all the little twists that she’s been through that added to her story and character!
Definitely a 4 star read and I would highly recommend for anyone who loves a romance! Thank you to Net Galley, Kay Marie for letting me read and review this ARC
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What I liked:
• The glimpses into Emily and Jake’s history.
• How you could feel every emotion the characters were feeling.
• The romance and anticipation of Emily and Jake.
• The plot and perfect pacing.
I want to scream about this book from the rooftops! I read this in under a day and don’t regret a single thing (what are adult responsibilities anyway). I can’t even describe how amazing this book was. The Bachelorette style show, the second chance romance, the characters. Just everything was perfect!
Every emotion and reaction Emily and Jake had, I could feel all the way through. Both characters had such depth to them and the growth of them and the relationship was stunning. I don’t want to let these characters go! The fact we will be getting a second book based on Sam has me full of pure excitement and joy!
There were so many romantic, beautiful scenes, but also some emotional ones. Some of it really pulled on my heart strings, especially the last few chapters. If I could change one thing, it would be to have that a little earlier in the book to build more of an impact. Sam definitely helped bring the lighthearted, fun feel to the story.
I could go on forever about how much I loved this book, but I don’t want to ruin it for everyone. If there’s a romance to be read, make it this one! The Love Rematch now owns my heart!
Thank you NetGalley and Kay Marie for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit
funny
hopeful
reflective
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Love Rematch is a fun, second chance romance set on a dating show (very Bachelorette-esque), where the FMC is the lead in the dating show (The ‘Bachelorette’ if you will), and the MMC is one of the producers on the show.
Once high school sweethearts, a bump in the road in their teens caused them to separate. Now, 7 years later, they are reunited unexpectedly on ‘The Love Match’, what could go wrong?
The Love Rematch is full of laughs, jealousy, flashbacks, and also features a great sister relationship. This is a fun, quick read if you like a second chance romance and the theatrics that come with reality dating shows. Fans of shows like The Bachelorette and books like Jodi McAlister’s ‘Here for the Right Reasons’ would enjoy this book!
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the complimentary e-arc in exchange for an honest review. All opinions in this review are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse
Minor: Infertility, Death of parent, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I adored this book; it's a second chances trope with borderline enemies to lovers trope meets the Bachelorette. Emily is our female protagonist who, because of her Mum's intervention, ends up bagging the lead for a dating reality TV, the producer of the show turns out to be none other than Emily's ex, Jake. I will add I loved that detail of Emily's Mum not being able to tell the difference between her twin daughters so that momen where Jake finds out Emily/Sam are going to be a part of the show (and the character build up of Jake in that moment) is *chef's kiss* for me. So many moments I really loved in this book. There are some minor trigger warnings which I will reference but otherwise I found the storyline flowed so easily and the plot is beautiful. I could not predict where the story was going to go which is nice for a romance novel and both Emily and Jake are loveable characters. It was heading for an easy 5 stars but I think the ending just dragged ever so slightly for me. It is a favourite of the year for me regardless and I can't recommend the book enough. Be sure to grab a copy on when it releases on 16 October 2023. Thank you @netgalley and @KaitlynDavis for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Violence, Pregnancy
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse