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jlperidot's review against another edition
5.0
What a great vibe this book had! Delightful, sexy, topical, FREAKING HILARIOUS, and told perfectly in Sarah Smith's fresh tone of voice. Harper and Lewis were such lovable characters with an awkward and funny kind of chemistry. I heaps recommend this book to romantics with a snappy sense of humour, especially those who loved the cheeky vibe of The Close-Up.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this celeb, forced proximity, slow burn, reno, interracial roommance! I loved the first book in this series and we get some great cameos from The Close-up's Simon and Naomi as Harper is Naomi's cousin and involved in her wedding plans.
This book had great sexual tension and some amazing steamy scenes when the two main characters do finally hook up but ultimately they are from completely different worlds and the main conflict comes when they try to see if they can make something real work after their reno arrangement ends and Lewis goes back to his movie star career.
Great on audio with an amazing gender swapped Notting Hill grand gesture ending. I loved it and hope there will be another book in the I heart San Francisco series!
This book had great sexual tension and some amazing steamy scenes when the two main characters do finally hook up but ultimately they are from completely different worlds and the main conflict comes when they try to see if they can make something real work after their reno arrangement ends and Lewis goes back to his movie star career.
Great on audio with an amazing gender swapped Notting Hill grand gesture ending. I loved it and hope there will be another book in the I heart San Francisco series!
booknerd315's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you Netgalley and publisher for an arc in exchange for my honest opinion.
Publication: February 21, 2023
This is my second book by Smith but my first "romance" by her. The first book I had read was "What We Remember" which fell in the classification of women's fiction. "In Love with Lewis Prescott" shows just how much talent Smith has. She has a very versatile way of writing!
I enjoyed that this book was light hearted and quite steamy. However, what didn't work for me as a reader was the chemistry between Lewis and Harper. It seemed really forced so by the time the steam came along, I didn't really feel into it as a reader should. Those parts left me feeling- "meh".
Overall, a cute romance that has steam. Perfect for fans that like the tropes: insta-love, romance, banter, realistic characters, celebrity love
Publication: February 21, 2023
This is my second book by Smith but my first "romance" by her. The first book I had read was "What We Remember" which fell in the classification of women's fiction. "In Love with Lewis Prescott" shows just how much talent Smith has. She has a very versatile way of writing!
I enjoyed that this book was light hearted and quite steamy. However, what didn't work for me as a reader was the chemistry between Lewis and Harper. It seemed really forced so by the time the steam came along, I didn't really feel into it as a reader should. Those parts left me feeling- "meh".
Overall, a cute romance that has steam. Perfect for fans that like the tropes: insta-love, romance, banter, realistic characters, celebrity love
sikonat's review against another edition
4.0
Sarah Smith continues her fantastic 'I Heart SF' series with an ordinary woman meets Hollywood actor in 'I love Lewis Prescott'.
Architect Harper Ellorza, who is cousin to Naomi who was featured in the first book of the series 'The Close-Up', is taking a sabbatical from her job to renovate her late grandparents house in Half Moon Bay, California. A chance meeting with Hollywood heart throb Lewis Prescott results in her offering him refuge to escape paparazzi and negative media attention on him. In return he offers to use his dormant construction skills to help her renovate her home.
Sparks fly instantly. Both Harper and Lewis have insane chemistry. If I had any quibble I think I would've liked to have seen the sexual tension dragged out a bit longer with the friendship and connection developed more.
What's also refreshing with Sarah's books - indeed with her 'Unlikely Pairings' collaboration with Skye McDonald as Sarah Skye - is her characters role modelling good habits such as therapy, open communication and working on themselves as individuals as well as a couple.
While the main conflict is a result of one character resorting back to their injured self (over nothing!) its still relatable and understandable, with the appropriate amount of not just grovelling, but actions and work to reenforce their grovelling. Which is hugely refreshing. I find too often characters grovel, but I've yet to see evidence they've changed.
I also loved that the heroine is from a migrant Filipino family. As someone who has migrant south-east Asian parents, I recongised some of the large (though overwhelming) family gatherings where food is at the heart of their love language.
This book is as sparkling as the sea with a dash of spice, and characters you'll find yourself invested in. I wish I lived next door to these characters. Add this to your pre-orders, you won't regret it.
Thanks to Netgalley and Carina Press for the ARC.
Architect Harper Ellorza, who is cousin to Naomi who was featured in the first book of the series 'The Close-Up', is taking a sabbatical from her job to renovate her late grandparents house in Half Moon Bay, California. A chance meeting with Hollywood heart throb Lewis Prescott results in her offering him refuge to escape paparazzi and negative media attention on him. In return he offers to use his dormant construction skills to help her renovate her home.
Sparks fly instantly. Both Harper and Lewis have insane chemistry. If I had any quibble I think I would've liked to have seen the sexual tension dragged out a bit longer with the friendship and connection developed more.
What's also refreshing with Sarah's books - indeed with her 'Unlikely Pairings' collaboration with Skye McDonald as Sarah Skye - is her characters role modelling good habits such as therapy, open communication and working on themselves as individuals as well as a couple.
While the main conflict is a result of one character resorting back to their injured self (over nothing!) its still relatable and understandable, with the appropriate amount of not just grovelling, but actions and work to reenforce their grovelling. Which is hugely refreshing. I find too often characters grovel, but I've yet to see evidence they've changed.
I also loved that the heroine is from a migrant Filipino family. As someone who has migrant south-east Asian parents, I recongised some of the large (though overwhelming) family gatherings where food is at the heart of their love language.
This book is as sparkling as the sea with a dash of spice, and characters you'll find yourself invested in. I wish I lived next door to these characters. Add this to your pre-orders, you won't regret it.
Thanks to Netgalley and Carina Press for the ARC.
maireadingnook's review against another edition
4.0
Filipina MC? Home reno? Set in the San Francisco Bay Area?! Say less!! Couldn't have hit that request button faster.
I really enjoyed this book! Fun premise, adorable meet-cutes (totally counting that second one!), and just great characters all around. I felt like Harper and Lewis had excellent chemistry. We get so much forced proximity goodness, from their banter, to sexual tension, and, of course, their vulnerability with each other.
Thank you for the ARC!
I really enjoyed this book! Fun premise, adorable meet-cutes (totally counting that second one!), and just great characters all around. I felt like Harper and Lewis had excellent chemistry. We get so much forced proximity goodness, from their banter, to sexual tension, and, of course, their vulnerability with each other.
Thank you for the ARC!
kelliejohnson19's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
tamtam's review
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
itssky17's review against another edition
Any book where one character accidentally grabs another characters bare genitals after only knowing each other for 2 days is an immediate DNF. There's other ways to create awkward moments without making it incredibly weird.
Other than that, it seems like it would have been an okay book if I had finished reading. I would give the bit I did read at least 3.5 stars.
Other than that, it seems like it would have been an okay book if I had finished reading. I would give the bit I did read at least 3.5 stars.
transportedlfl's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0