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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
This is a cute office romance. Holly needs a new start, her ex used her to get her position, she doesn't have her own apartment, her love life is non existent, she currently is an intern but everything finally seems to be going her way. She just needs to win this last competition and she will get a position in Scotland - a completely new beginning. The story is funny, cute and full of hot guys and adorable puppies.
I listened to the audiobook and that was brilliant. The narrator was exceptional good at transporting the emotions. She is really good at working with her voice and fit the story perfect.
I listened to the audiobook and that was brilliant. The narrator was exceptional good at transporting the emotions. She is really good at working with her voice and fit the story perfect.
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Alcohol
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
Finding Mr. July had what I call "good bones." I enjoyed the premise a lot and really liked both of their individual redemption stories after some horrible romances and workplace flops. I though the process of finding new calendar guys was great as well and it was fun to see the different characters she brought in.
Personally, I don't think I was convinced by the romance. The chemistry sparked for me at the beginning, but I don't feel like I saw the transition from something casual to something more serious where he would move across the ocean for her. I also wish we could have seen more of Rachel beyond her being someone to complain to.
It was an easy read and I didn't feel like it was unnecessarily long and wrapped up nicely. I just didn't find that it wowed me or made me root for the main characters' romance.
Thank you to NetGalley, Collins, and Hachette Audio for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Personally, I don't think I was convinced by the romance. The chemistry sparked for me at the beginning, but I don't feel like I saw the transition from something casual to something more serious where he would move across the ocean for her. I also wish we could have seen more of Rachel beyond her being someone to complain to.
It was an easy read and I didn't feel like it was unnecessarily long and wrapped up nicely. I just didn't find that it wowed me or made me root for the main characters' romance.
Thank you to NetGalley, Collins, and Hachette Audio for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
relaxing
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:
No
First of all thank you to Anna E. Collins, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me early access to this audiobook! All opinions in this review are my own.
I ate this shit UPPP.
Its about Holly, a bad ass lawyer who was forced to leave her firm. To find a new challenge she join a nonprofit for a fundraiser. To make a chance at a move to Scotland!
She wants to make a calendar with sexy men and adorable puppies. BUTT she needs a photographer and a creative designer. That’s where the divorced Jonathan comes in.
The office grump who gets pulled out of his shell by holly her bright and bubbly persona.
What will happen when she falls inlove with Mr July a potential move in the future?
THIS BOOK HAS A 3RD ACT BREAKUPPP
I loved this. Its just so damn cute with the puppies and the men of course. I also loved Jonathan his claustrophobia representation. This was such a great book and such a cosy read. I wish I could have read this in the fall.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Finding Mr July by Anne E Collins
Contemporary romance.
After a bad experience at a law firm, Holly King changes direction and takes an unpaid intern job at a nonprofit. Hoping to win a coveted job in Scotland, Holly joins a fundraising contest. She needs to partner with a photographer to be a success, but the only person left at the firm is grumpy Jonathan Summers. She convinces him to help with her pitch of hot men and their dogs on a calendar and the steamy photo shoots lead to a growing attraction between Holly and Jonathan. If she wins, she’ll go to Scotland. Which means leaving Jonathan. Is that still what she wants?
🎧 I alternated between an ecopy and an audiobook narrated by Lauren Ezzo. The performance is filled with discernible angst, passion and uncomfortable tension as the two work their way through the relationship, all of which is clearly heard and felt in the performance. There are distinct voices for the two main characters and the audiobook helps make clear their emotional journey. I did speed up the playback to 1.5 and slightly higher to be able to read along with the ecopy.
I didn’t understand her walking away from her career as a lawyer. Why not sue the law firm for defamation? But that would be a different story. Not a fan of some of the unfortunate arguments and spoken words that can’t be taken back. Forgiveness is inherent in a romance so they figure it out, but it was a bit angsty there at the end.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Hachette Audio.
3.5
Finding Mr. July is a super cute, easy read that gave me all the feel-good vibes I was hoping for. I really enjoyed all the Seattle references since I lived there for two years. The book does a great job capturing the spirit of the area and made me feel a bit nostalgic.
The story is pretty predictable, but in the best way. Sometimes you just want a cozy rom-com with an office grump, a bunch of adorable dogs, and a calendar full of hot outdoorsy guys. What more could you ask for?
I wasn’t a fan of the third act breakup, but that’s just a trope that never works for me. The rest of the story made up for it, though, especially the fun subplots with the other interns, Holly’s friend Rachel, and her brother. And honestly, hot guys and dogs together? It’s impossible not to love that.
Thank you to HachetteAudio for the ARC, which I received in exchange for an honest review.
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emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love the premise. Holly is trying to start a second career by taking an internship with an environmental nonprofit. If she can be the intern to raise the most money during the summer, she can earn a permanent position in Scotland. Her fundraiser: a calendar featuring dogs and hot guys in nature. Her photographer is the (hot) office grump. But as they work together they realize they both have baggage to unpack.
Grumpy sunshine romance is one of my favorite tropes. And the workplace aspect added great tension which led to some good spice. The photo shoots were fun as well.
I found the third act breakup annoying and unnecessary. I felt like the characters should have trusted each other more by that point. I did like the resolution of the breakup though.
The narrator did a great job with all the voices and made the story come alive.
Thank you to @Netgalley and @readforeverpub for the chance to review this ARC and to @hachetteaudio for the ALC.
3.5!
this was cute! i've never read anything from the author but their writing was fun and i liked the pace!
characters and premise were so much fun to keep up with and i liked it overall. not my fave ever but would reread and recommend!
this was cute! i've never read anything from the author but their writing was fun and i liked the pace!
characters and premise were so much fun to keep up with and i liked it overall. not my fave ever but would reread and recommend!
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
Thank you to Anna E. Collins, Hachette Audio and NetGalley for giving me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
Finding Mr. July is a heartwarming, summery romcom packed with charm, humour, and just the right amount of swoon. After a tough divorce, the last thing our heroine expects is to find herself organising a charity calendar full of shirtless firemen. But fate (and one very attractive Mr. July) have other plans.
This book gave me everything I was hoping for:
- Firefighters;
- Second chances;
- Emotional depth, mixed with sunshiney joy.
The chemistry between the main characters sizzled right off the page, and the emotional payoff was chef’s kiss. It’s sweet, sexy, and hopeful. Like a summer breeze that carries the scent of new beginnings.
It left me with tears in my eyes, but happy ones. Joyful ones. Definitely the kind of romcom I’d recommend if you’re looking for a little pick-me-up and a whole lot of heart.