A humorous romance that also touches on some current issues so it isn't just all fluff. You can definitely read it without having read the first one in the series - the characters bridge from book to book.

As a librarian, I had such high hopes for this one by Meg Cabot. And as a muderino librarian who loves watching crime shows and getting an inside peek at a criminal investigation, I tried so hard to identify with Molly. But she really made some very questionable decisions. The book opens on an extra cringy scene with a young teen at the library making gingerbread cookies perform very inappropriate acts during a children's program (which we, the reader, are supposed to find soooo funny). She finds a baby in the bathroom stall and insert Sheriff John and forced romance.

I'm going to be honest, I don't see these two together. There was no chemistry, no romance. Just lusty looks leading to drunken kisses and bumbling sex (with books falling all over????). I felt no spark.

Molly comes off as both a pushover and too pushy, not a mixture of characteristics that work particularly well.

This is a fluffy, light read that really begs for more. Where's the inner conflict and emotion? There are some cute scenes and a few laughs to keep you interested if you have an afternoon by the pool to spare. Perfect for readers who enjoy light, quirky romances.

No Offense was a quick and cute read. It read like a rom-com/cozy mystery and so was a nice way to pass the afternoon since I flew through the book.. I really liked both characters and enjoyed the overall story. The only downside for me was that it took a long time for me to actually buy into the relationship between the sheriff and the librarian. Even though each stated they were attracted to the other, I just didn't feel it for a while. Because it took me so long to feel that it was really attraction, the course of their relationship then felt somewhat rushed. Still a fun read though, especially if you're looking for something light and fluffy to read during these stressful times.

This book flew by in the blink of an eye. I wish there had been more to it both because it was an enjoyable read and also because I felt like I was missing out on some plot. John and Molly really seemed to connect more on a physical sense so I didn't come away thinking their relationship was all that solid. I swooned a little at John and his cute romantic gestures which was nice. I especially loved how Meg Cabot nailed what it's like to be a librarian! She has written probably the best depiction of what our jobs are like now (for those in smaller communities....city libraries are a bit different).

No Offense is going to be familiar to fans of Meg Cabot's adult novels as it hits all the familiar beats-- cute setting, light comedy, lots of banter, and a happy ending. And in these tumultuous times, I say, Bring It! No Offense may be formulaic, but you know what? It's a fun formula and this is an easy, breezy and enjoyable read.

A romance featuring a librarian! A fairly realistic children's librarian, no less; no shushing spinsters or fishnet-wearing sirens here. This might be hard to read for other librarians out there; some parts are horribly realistic, others had me seriously doubting Molly's judgment. (The same could be said for some of John's decisions, too.) For the majority of readers who aren't librarians, though, I hope that Molly gets people thinking differently about the field. I'm grateful to Cabot for getting that part (mostly) right.

The story itself was a typical, straightforward romance: fluffy and silly, with a few unrealistic situations leading to the requisite HEA. I always worry a bit when a romance plot gets too serious, in this case abandoning a baby, leaving a girl to die after she gives birth, reuniting estranged family, etc. because it's always in the interest of advancing the main romance and always gets resolved too neatly. I don't read romances for their realistic portrayals of humanity, of course, but I found myself worrying so much about the 18-year-old with a newborn, a boyfriend in prison, and horrible parents thrust back into her life without her consent and I was actually pretty mad at the main characters for how they handled the whole situation. Still, Little Bridge Island is a charming town and I genuinely enjoyed the side characters who call it home. My library doesn't actually have this series, but I'll visit again if we do decide to pick it up.

I received a copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cabot writes such fun novels and this book is no different! I'll forever associate Cabot with The Princess Diaries but she is so much more than that. As an author she has the capability to draw the reader into the book. In No Offense, I got pulled in right from the first few pages. I could not put it down!

This was another fun and light romance that would be perfect for a day at the beach if you can manage to go to one! Or, it's just a light read if you don't want something so heavy. This is a sequel to the Little Bridge Island books.

I wanted to like this book more than I did. The main character and her romantic interest just didn't hold my attention. I honestly enjoyed the supporting characters more. The library descriptions were spot on though.

Small town RomCom. The sherif loves how that new librarian looks until she interferes in his investigation. Just because the incident happened in her library... he's the sherif in this town!? At the same time, the new librarian likes the look of the sherif until his ego gets ruffled... but she's determined to make sure the library almost-tragedy gets solved. She is a Nancy Drew sleuth herself!

Another delightful trip to Little Bridge Island. Molly Montgomery is having an ordinary work day when she discovers a baby left in the library's bathroom. Sheriff John Hartwell shows up to investigate and finds himself attracted to Molly. Molly doesn't like that Sheriff Hartwell wants to charge the mom for abandoning her baby, and thinks with her knowledge of police work from reading mysteries and watching Forensic Files, she could figure out who's been stealing things out of people's homes.

I loved the first book in this series, No Judgments. It had a really great sense of place and characters. This one feels like the sense of place is a bit lost and I didn't feel as much of a connection to the characters. Maybe it's because the book switches between Molly and John's points of view, so you don't really get to know either really well. Molly is a children's librarian seems a bit stereotypical, but I loved how invested she was in a young adult patron that she was worried about. I did enjoy when the boy asked her why she puts up with rude people and she says that this is her dream job. She's a librarian!

While not her strongest, this is still a fun, escapist read to a beachy town that no one can actually travel to right now. I enjoyed it and would read any other books she'll come out with in this series.

I really didn’t like this book. I had high hopes since it was about a librarian and it sounded so cute. Nope, I couldn’t stand the librarian character! She was very self righteous and made a lot of assumptions about a police investigation she had no right to stick her nose in. I also didn’t like how the sheriff would make decisions in his head based on how she would view them. At one point rolled my eyes so hard my head went all the way back. This one just didn’t work for me at all and I won’t be picking up any other books in this series.

As a long time fan of Meg Cabot, I am very glad she taking her readers on a return trip to Little Bridge Island. This story is witty and fun with a splash of intrigue and whodunnit. Just enough to keep readers reading late into the night!

As a librarian, it was fun to have one as a main character in this story! Meg Cabot never disappoints when it comes to building complicated, compelling, hilarious romances. This one didn't quite click for me, but I think that was mostly because it felt a little like there were too many plotlines competing for my attention. Otherwise, I loved it.

I didn't feel the sizzle between librarian Molly and Sheriff John, but an entertaining read overall.

Ok, I love books. I love reading. I love books about books, bookstores, and reading. I do not like books about libraries and librarians.
I don't know why. Probably because it's like I never escape work, and I spend the whole time comparing myself to the librarian in the book…. Yeah, that's probably it.
All that to say, I have a bit of a bias when it came to No Offense. I couldn't enjoy it, even though I love Meg Cabot books, because Molly was a librarian.
I think the best word to describe No Offense is bland. The relationship wasn't very compelling; the crime/mystery wasn't intriguing, not to mention one of the main characters is in law enforcement, and there's no discussion of serious issues.
The only time I laughed during the book is when Molly doesn't know what bags is, describes the game's setup, and admires John's skills at the game at length.
It wasn't good, but it wasn't terrible. Just bland.

I wish these books had more romance. They definitely strike me more as YA, even though the characters are not. I was hoping for something more along the lines of Jasmine Guillory and this was not it.

i feel like i could’ve went my whole without reading a romance between a librarian and a sheriff.

ngl this book comes off a bit misogynistic at times when it comes to the dad. i get hes a grump sheriff but i hate him. the librarian character was so quirky and her entire personality was that she reads and i hate when authors do that because i think it’s a lazy way to get readers to relate to the character instead of letting them organically relate. i don’t think the romance was convincing at all but i did like the detective part of the story and it was the only thing that kept me wanting to read the story.

Meg Cabot has long been one of my favorite authors, and when I saw that she wrote a cozy mystery featuring a youth librarian who fancies the local sheriff? I COULDN’T DOWNLOAD IT FAST ENOUGH.

When Molly Montgomery discovers a baby abandoned in the library’s bathroom, she becomes very invested in the investigation, even more so after the handsome town sheriff folds himself into the tiny chair by her desk to get her statement. John and Molly initially don’t see eye-to-eye but as the crimes start stacking up, they can’t deny the chemistry between them. Mystery, romance and humor are the perfect ingredients for a fun summer read. And, ahem, the librarian info was SPOT ON, which this former youth librarian very much appreciated. This is the second in the Little Bridge Island series, and stands alone well if you haven’t read the first. (Advanced copy read courtesy of Netgalley and Harper-Collins).

This was a well-written, entertaining book. Molly is new to town, working at her dream job. She meets the sheriff, John, and they are soon at odds, and also attracted to each other. There are mysteries in town, and they seem to keep crossing paths. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

Cute and cozy. Meg Cabot delighted me with this charming small town tale. This is the second book in the Little Bridge Island series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone. Molly is the new children’s librarian on Little Bridge Island. She is charmed by her new peaceful surroundings that is until she finds an abandoned baby in the library bathroom. John grew up in Little Bridge and after some time away he has now returned as town sheriff. Molly and John have an instant attraction to one another, but neither of them are looking to be in a relationship. What they don’t know is... there’s nothing like a small town Mystery to bring two people together.

This was an easy breezy read with some definite cozy mystery vibes. Love the setting of Little Bridge Island and the sense of community. Molly was sweet and caring and of course I loved her passion for books. John was a good guy and I adored his relationship with his daughter. There were lots of laugh out loud moments and plenty of adorable animals. This was just a sweet feel good story with a little romance... a little mystery... a little steam... a little humor... and a lot of charm. Piper Goodeve narrates the audiobook and gave the story the perfect tone. Loved the sweet sass she gave Molly and the gruff exterior she gave John.

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*** Big thank you to William Morrow and Harper Audio for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***