This is a fun read from a different viewpoint. The issues the characters deal with are realistic and the support the men give each other adds to the story.

Heartwarming: check! Funny: check! Adorable: check! This book made me smile from first page to last, even through the “tough” parts. I can’t wait for the next installment in this laugh-out-loud series about bros who attempt to become experts at love!

I did a happy dance when I got approved for this book on Netgalley. The cover and the premise were so much fun and I was super excited to dive in. I *think* this is the debut novel for Ms. Adams although I could be wrong. If it is, then bravo to her as it would be one of the best debuts I've read in a long time.

Gavin and Thea are a fun couple and despite wanting to punch Gavin in a face a few times, he really is a good guy. Once who just needs a little direction (not just in the bedroom) and maturity. You will fall in love with the secondary characters as well who will likely provide material for future books.

The writing is paced well and I never really got bored. I definitely laughed several times but it was balanced by some genuine emotion. Gavin's character growth is pretty great and Thea's as well. I cheered her on a few times in the face of awful WAGS (wives and girlfriends) from the baseball team.

The weaving of historical romance was cleverly done and dear to my heart since I love historical romances. Watching Gavin fumble through some of his learning provided endless entertainment along with the rest of the guys.

I'm not giving this 5 stars because I felt it did fall a little flat towards the end but it's close. Highly recommended!

I loved this book! It was funny, endearing, and had just enough reality in it to keep it grounded.

Although I don't follow baseball, I like how the "brotherhood" of this team pulled together to help one of their fellow players when his marriage was in trouble by letting him into their secret book club. They read romances to help them understand their wives and relationships better. Using "Courting the Countess," Gavin learns what it takes to court his wife and she has some learning moments of her own as well. I especially loved the many names that Gavin gave the Lord from their book club pick.

Not your usual romance, but just as good!

REVIEW: The Bromance Book Club by LKA
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Gavin Scott is a professional baseball player who is recently separated from his wife after finding out she’s been faking the Big O for their whole marriage. His baseball buddies convince him he can save his marriage by joining their book club. The catch? They’re reading romance novels in order to understand women and save their relationships.

This book was adorable and had such a unique premise! Alpha jocks reading romance? I’m here for it. 🙋🏻‍♀️

One of the things I enjoyed most was reading a romance about an already married couple. Stories which remind you that HEAs still require hard work are so refreshing. The portrayal of Gavin and Thea’s characters, along with their backstory was the perfect amount of depth and substance. The feminist messaging throughout in reference to romance novels was the cherry on top.

My biggest critique was the addition of the novel within. I totally understand why it was integral to the story line, but regency romance novels aren’t my thing! Last, I wasn’t a huge fan of how much the kids were featured in the first 2/3s of the book. Maybe it’s because I don’t have kids, but I found myself skimming those scenes.

In any case, I thought it was an adorable, swoony read! If you’re interested in alpha males with soft sides, athlete hero’s, and heat 🔥, I definitely recommend this one!
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This book has my heart and soul. I knew very early on when they were discussing "why romance books" that unless something majorly went wrong that this was probably would be at least a four. I'm so happy it wound up being a five. It is smart and not afraid to be unabashedly a romance book.

I started this one when I got home from work one day last week and did absolutely nothing else until I finished it. I love second chance romances and The Bromance Book Club knocked it out of the park. All of the characters were so brilliantly imagined and developed. There were definitely some times that I chuckled out loud. But those moments were beautifully balanced by the emotional core of the story.

The relationship between Gavin and Thea felt so realistic, mostly because you could see exactly how they’d gotten there. The evolution of their relationship throughout the book was just fantastic. I also loved how Adams stressed the importance of communication and actually listening to your partner.

If you’re looking for a romantic comedy, definitely check this one out! I just found out that Lyssa Kay Adams has a sequel (Undercover Bromance) coming out next March featuring two of my favorite side characters and I cannot wait.

*Disclaimer: I received an advance copy of this book for free from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

An entertaining, lighthearted read that reminds you to take the time to know those you love. Perfect for a night on the couch with a warm cup of cocoa.

From the description I wasn't sure if I'd like this book but I decided to give it a try. I'm so happy I did. I loved, loved, loved this book. Sweet yet hot, emotional and so funny it made me laugh out loud. I highly recommend this book for romance and non-romance readers.

Time of death........... 45%. I was so excited to read this but it didn't live up to my expectations. I've been trying to push through this since the end of July and it's just not working for me. Pretty bummed about it tbh.


**ARC received through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

The Bromance Book Club focuses on Gavin who must attempt to save his marriage with his wife Thea after a humiliating and upsetting experience in their bedroom. In swoops, the Bromance Book Club, a group of high-profile men who read romance novels to improve their relationships, to save the day. A summary that describes a plot based on a divorce brought on by fake orgasms sounds like it will be a shallow book, but Adams novel is far from that. Gavin and Thea's relationship has much more depth than that. They have bigger issues and have been hiding their feelings from each other. They both have personal issues they must work out separately before they can really come together as a pair. It’s an entirely engrossing relationship. The friendships and family dynamics in the novel are equally as interesting. This book is easy to love and hard to put down.

Nice take on what is usually just about the women's side of things. Sweet characters. Good plot. The title really captures the essence of the book. Not highbrow but not too shallow. .

An engrossing, steamy, and well-written romance! The unique premise for this title pulled me in immediately and I was thrilled that it lived up to the hype! I get apprehensive with overcoming-marriage-troubles romances because it is so easy for those to fall into the borderline controlling/abusive route which is a big no-no for me. I was so relieved to see Adams write a compelling marrieds-romance that did not fall into this trap. The two leads worked through their issues in a believable, respectful way (with well-placed "letting off some steam" moments!) and I had a lot of fun. Will definitely continue this series.

This is a delightful romance romp full of believable and likeable characters and a well-paced plot. I read an excerpt of this book in the Romance Sampler that was on NetGalley a few months ago and I thought the concept was so unique that I just HAD to read it.
I'm so glad I did! I've enjoyed every page of this book and cannot wait for more of the Bromance Book Club. Congratulations on my second 5 star read of the year, Ms Adams!

Gavin Scott messed up royally. He realises that his wife has been faking the big O for the whole of the marriage and when he decides to take issue with that by being an asshole she gets fed up and wants a divorce but Gavin is not ready to give up on their marriage just yet. But how to make Thea see that there’s a chance for happily ever after? Cue music, enter THE BROMANCE CLUB, where men take cues from romance novels to understand their wives better and help them along in their marriage troubles.
I loved loved loved this book!!! There were soo many laugh out loud moments and the bromance was the best!!!! The chemistry between the characters were good and the romance itself was amazing but my favourite bits were when all the guys get together. The banter between them was too good and I cannot wait to see more books in this series (I hope it’s a series and if not I hope it turns into one 🙈) Definitely recommended.

The men in the Bromance Book club use 'bodice rippers' as their marriage guides. After one baseball player's wife wants to leave him, he joins his fellow athletes in using romance books as manuals for how to make a marriage work. This was a fun and quick read. Nice escape!

I really wanted to like this one, I enjoyed the guys and the idea of the bromance book club. But I didn't like how the heroine just blamed him for everything, If there was another one I would give it a chance as I really did enjoy the men and there banter with each.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance read, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Gavin's marriage is on the rocks. On the biggest night of his major league career he learns that his wife has been faking it. He loses his temper and she asks for a divorce. Gavin's in the middle of a drinking binge when his buddies show up with a solution. They have been secretly reading romance novels to find out what their wives want. All he has to do is read the book, and strategize his way back to love.

Why I started this book: Interesting blurb and Netgalley sent me an Advance Reader's Copy.

Why I finished it: Fun surrounding cast of characters. I'm eager to meet the rest of the Bromance Book Club and learn their back stories.

What a joy! The Bromance Book Club was a fun and lighthearted story that was definitely a fresh take on romance. All alpha men meet and read romance novels to better understand their women. Can you imagine? Just the premise cracked me up and led me to read on.

If you're looking for a light escape that will keep you smiling, this is your best bet!

When I first read the blurb I thought this sounded like an enjoyable read, but I was also a little leery of a romance novel written from a man's pov & its potential to turn terrible. Luckily my fears were completely unfounded, and The Bromance Book Club ended up being even better than I expected! I loved the actual club--I wish there had been a little more of them in there! I felt myself flip-flopping between the characters--I felt Gavin's frustration, but I also felt Thea's reluctance to fall back into his arms. It was a great modern romance with a fully-fleshed storyline. The snippets of the cheesy Courting the Countess included in the text were hilarious! Not only is this a book I'll suggest to other romance fans, but it's definitely one I'll read again.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest feedback on this title.