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alleyboop's review against another edition
3.0
I loved these two characters and how silly they were. They both seriously had no clue about each other, so watching them fall in love and with a silly premise of a TV show...it was a lovely sappy romance read.
fubpg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
2.75
bandherbooks's review against another edition
5.0
What's Callie to do when she's suddenly single a week before finally getting to take the tropical vacation of her dreams AND be on her favorite reality TV show Island Match? Maybe ask her totally beautiful but totally infuriating coworker Thomas to be her fake boyfriend, even if he's a big part of the reason she needs to get away?
Thomas, in love with Callie ever since she started working with him at the Colonial Marysburg Research Library, jumps at the chance to show her how good they could be together under the guise of pretending to be the perfect boyfriend for the cameras.
But as much as Thomas wants everything with Callie, Callie needs to come clean about her very real work problems she has with Thomas in real life.
Utterly delightful, and a perfect summer novella to read by the pool. I highly recommend! So many bonus points for great anxiety representation and for having a plus-sized heroine who's weight isn't the focus of the plot. Reading how Thomas appreciates Callie's body was so hot.
Here's my other blurb:
A clumsy, sexier than he knows it librarian with a heart of gold woos a heroine who is badass yet struggles with anxiety when she asks him to be her fake boyfriend for a reality vacation show.
Thomas, in love with Callie ever since she started working with him at the Colonial Marysburg Research Library, jumps at the chance to show her how good they could be together under the guise of pretending to be the perfect boyfriend for the cameras.
But as much as Thomas wants everything with Callie, Callie needs to come clean about her very real work problems she has with Thomas in real life.
Utterly delightful, and a perfect summer novella to read by the pool. I highly recommend! So many bonus points for great anxiety representation and for having a plus-sized heroine who's weight isn't the focus of the plot. Reading how Thomas appreciates Callie's body was so hot.
Here's my other blurb:
A clumsy, sexier than he knows it librarian with a heart of gold woos a heroine who is badass yet struggles with anxiety when she asks him to be her fake boyfriend for a reality vacation show.
meghan_e's review against another edition
5.0
Novellas are so tough to pull off in this genre, but Dade does a beautiful job of keeping the pacing right without sacrificing the plot or character development. The low point was achingly sweet and real, and not just an "oh, bummer" moment. And with an MC who has an anxiety disorder, I loved how she had to figure out how to stand up for her needs.
noragriffin's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.25
ruyanda's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
There’s nothing I love more than librarian romance and this novella nailed it ❤️ I also adored the fat and anxiety rep.
katekate_reads_'s review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick and fun read! Librarian Callie is desperate - she’s been looking forward to a much needed vacation and time in the Caribbean. She’s getting to take this vacation because she’s all set to be on an episode of HATV’s show Love Match - where couples try out 3 different resorts on camera and then choose one to stay at for the rest of the trip.
However - one week before her trip, Callie and her boyfriend break up. She can’t go alone! The whole point of the show is about couples resorts. And she can’t bear the thought of missing out on this trip she’s been looking forward to but couldn’t afford on her own. Somehow she finds herself blurting out that she actually has a new boyfriend - Thomas, the coworker she can’t stand. Thomas agrees to go along with the fake relationship/trip and they’re off!
In their first on camera interview, Thomas is asked about what attracted him to Callie. He finished his answer by saying:
“In summation, everything about her attracted me. She’s energetic and witty and kind to everyone, unless they try to return books stained by cat urine. She’s frighteningly intelligent and competent. And of course, she’s obviously beautiful. So who wouldn’t be attracted to her? There are probably people in the future desperately trying to invent time travel so they can come back to the twenty-first century and meet her.”
Swoon. At that point - Callie realizes maybe this isn’t just pretend for Thomas and she’s not sure how she feels about that.
There were moments like this one that I absolutely adored. However there were also times that I think Thomas was just a little *too* beta for me. This was also a short read and there were parts I wish went a little deeper. I’ll definitely be reading the next in this series though! This is only my second Olivia Dade book and I want to read all the rest!!
However - one week before her trip, Callie and her boyfriend break up. She can’t go alone! The whole point of the show is about couples resorts. And she can’t bear the thought of missing out on this trip she’s been looking forward to but couldn’t afford on her own. Somehow she finds herself blurting out that she actually has a new boyfriend - Thomas, the coworker she can’t stand. Thomas agrees to go along with the fake relationship/trip and they’re off!
In their first on camera interview, Thomas is asked about what attracted him to Callie. He finished his answer by saying:
“In summation, everything about her attracted me. She’s energetic and witty and kind to everyone, unless they try to return books stained by cat urine. She’s frighteningly intelligent and competent. And of course, she’s obviously beautiful. So who wouldn’t be attracted to her? There are probably people in the future desperately trying to invent time travel so they can come back to the twenty-first century and meet her.”
Swoon. At that point - Callie realizes maybe this isn’t just pretend for Thomas and she’s not sure how she feels about that.
There were moments like this one that I absolutely adored. However there were also times that I think Thomas was just a little *too* beta for me. This was also a short read and there were parts I wish went a little deeper. I’ll definitely be reading the next in this series though! This is only my second Olivia Dade book and I want to read all the rest!!