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lauraelovesbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
4.0
A little different than I was expecting but well-written and a great read! A blend of romance and women’s fiction, I really enjoyed Nora’s story.
I think my favourite part of this story was Nora’s children. They were so sweet and so protective over their mom
I did find Nora and Leo’s romance to be a bit “insta-lovey” for my taste, but I was rooting so much Nora that I didn’t mind as much as I usually would.
The writing was also very funny and I found myself laughing out loud a few times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
lisavandonselaar's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Death of parent, and Sexual content
tays_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Cursing, Sexual content, Cancer, and Infidelity
spaghettireads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
b00kish_lady's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer
frantically's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Such a good romance! I got through it in a day and it definitely made the day better. Nora is such an engaging main character and I loved the focus on her kids. Leo seemed like he would be such a dick but he pleasantly surprised me (and Nora 🤫)! Wish the drama had been wrapped up a bit quicker at the end but that's my only criticism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol and Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Cancer
hayleyelaine's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
rusereviews's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan is cute contemporary romance, and her adult debut. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at just under seven hours and is narrated by Hillary Huber.
"As long as I can keep getting men to leave me I'll be a huge success. Shouldn't be a problem."
Nora Hamilton is a 39-year-old recently divorced writer with two kids who crafts screenplays for The Romance Channel. Her script about her clunker of a marriage is currently being filmed for the big screen, a major step in her career. It's also being filmed on-location at her 100-plus-year-old home. Leo Vance, a former Sexiest Man Alive, is cast as her too-good-to-work ex-husband. The day after shooting wrapped and everyone left, Nora finds him on her front porch with a bottle of alcohol and a request to stay for an extra week for $7,000.
This was really cute! I mostly read this all in one sitting, and it was quite enjoyable. I feel like you don't often see kids having a big role in rom-coms, but Nora's two children really shine here. The narrator did a great job, and was very entertaining. Sexy scenes are closed-door.
If you are not a big fan of the miscommunication trope, or if you can't suspend disbelief in your novels, this book may not be for you.
That being said, I really loved the author's writing. Her prose was layered and her characters run deep. I felt like I really got to know her small, upstate New York town.
I think this book presses the very important idea that you don't need a romantic partner to be whole.
Tropes in this book include: miscommunication, "out of their league," single mom, heroine over 35, closed-door
CW: mentions of parent death from cancer
"As long as I can keep getting men to leave me I'll be a huge success. Shouldn't be a problem."
Nora Hamilton is a 39-year-old recently divorced writer with two kids who crafts screenplays for The Romance Channel. Her script about her clunker of a marriage is currently being filmed for the big screen, a major step in her career. It's also being filmed on-location at her 100-plus-year-old home. Leo Vance, a former Sexiest Man Alive, is cast as her too-good-to-work ex-husband. The day after shooting wrapped and everyone left, Nora finds him on her front porch with a bottle of alcohol and a request to stay for an extra week for $7,000.
This was really cute! I mostly read this all in one sitting, and it was quite enjoyable. I feel like you don't often see kids having a big role in rom-coms, but Nora's two children really shine here. The narrator did a great job, and was very entertaining. Sexy scenes are closed-door.
If you are not a big fan of the miscommunication trope, or if you can't suspend disbelief in your novels, this book may not be for you.
That being said, I really loved the author's writing. Her prose was layered and her characters run deep. I felt like I really got to know her small, upstate New York town.
I think this book presses the very important idea that you don't need a romantic partner to be whole.
Tropes in this book include: miscommunication, "out of their league," single mom, heroine over 35, closed-door
CW: mentions of parent death from cancer
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
karina_dreamsinwords's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Am I a hater-turned-sucker for a Hollywood romance???
Nora Hamilton is a screen writer for The Romance Channel, delivering those cheesy romance movies with its Happily Ever Afters. When a movie script based around her marriage and subsequent divorce gets optioned for the big screen, Nora plays host to a whole production team on her property as filming takes place. After filming ends, the movie's leading man Leo, offers Nora $1,000 per night to stay in her tea house for a week. Strapped for cash and thinking about her family, Nora agrees to Leo’s proposition. Will Nora’s close proximity and flirty banter with a Hollywood heatthrob lead to something more???
Nora Hamilton is a screen writer for The Romance Channel, delivering those cheesy romance movies with its Happily Ever Afters. When a movie script based around her marriage and subsequent divorce gets optioned for the big screen, Nora plays host to a whole production team on her property as filming takes place. After filming ends, the movie's leading man Leo, offers Nora $1,000 per night to stay in her tea house for a week. Strapped for cash and thinking about her family, Nora agrees to Leo’s proposition. Will Nora’s close proximity and flirty banter with a Hollywood heatthrob lead to something more???
"He was blind to my best qualities, and eventually I was too."
This quote broke a my heart a little bit. I think many people will be able to relate to this line specifically. It can be easy to lose ourselves in the midst of a relationship, but watching Nora grow and shine anew on her journey was beautiful. Her strength as a mother was inspiring. Leo’s relationship with Nora’s children was literally the cutest. I am an absolute höe for a story that features a strong bond between one's partner & their children. It really does something for me 🥵😮💨
I absolutely adored this book! Monaghan writes a beautiful novel with a sweet romance. The relationship and banter is something I truly enjoyed watching blossom on page.
This story left me feeling hopeful and smiling. I can definitely see myself rereading this when I need a fast paced pick me up that is for sure!!
PICK THIS UP IF YOU:
-love a forced proximity romance
-need a quick/fast paced read
-want some banter between the mmc+fmc
-adore strong familial bonds
-enjoy the Hollywood romance trope
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Cancer
theshivaniyadav's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Cancer
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