No offense by Meg Cabot was a light and fluffy read. Just the book if you're looking for something a bit basic and lovely. While it can be a bit bland, No Offense, was still delightful to read. Short and sweet. Perfect if you already enjoyed the first in the series!

I think I may no longer be a Meg Cabot fan.

No Offense is the second installment in the Little Bridge Island series and while I did enjoy this one more than the first one, it just lacks something I can’t quite put my finger on. I did appreciate that the story was told in alternating points of view — for some reason, I’m finding contemporary romances with that dual format even more enjoyable recently!

Molly is a small town librarian, new to Little Bridge Island, and responsible for organizing the library’s transition into a new bigger building. She’s also totally avoiding her ex-fiancé on social media. But then she finds a big surprise at the library when she least expects it — soon the sheriff is involved and Molly can’t help but want to solve this mystery herself. And it doesn’t hurt that the sheriff makes her heart beat just a bit faster.

I was intrigued by the mystery and it was really what kept me turning the pages, because I didn’t feel particularly convinced by the romance between our two protagonists (also, fair warning, there are some steamy moments if that’s not your scene) or connected to the characters in any way. I also wanted more from the resolution of the story quite honestly! I realize this is a tad vague but I’m trying not to spoil the mystery plot, just in case this book is right for you.

As a fellow librarian, I'm not sure if I was annoyed or enamored by Molly's sleuthing skills. This is a very sweet romance that breezes by very quickly. Librarian Molly and Sheriff John are insanely attracted to one another upon sight, so if you're looking for a slow-burning romance, this isn't the one for you! I did not realize this was part of a series when I requested this ARC, but it definitely has that quirky small-town vibe. For fans of speedy romances with a little bit of mystery (but not that exciting).

I received a digital ARC of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A cute read, but while there seemed to be a lot of potential conflicts (the High School Thief, the bathroom baby and mother, Dylan Dakota), everything seemed to boil down to "two attractive people find each other attractive." The development of the romance felt a little rushed, and they sorted things out pretty quickly.

However, I have two stupid niggling points about Molly and John's jobs: first, Molly is the children's librarian/youth department head at the library. We meet Henry, the reference librarian. Where is the library director or manager? And do they have any library assistants working under them, or just volunteers? I couldn't quite make out the organizational structure here.

Second, John is the sheriff on Little Bridge Island. In Florida, at least, sheriffs are usually elected, and occasionally appointed. I'm guessing since the last sheriff left in disgrace that he was appointed? But more importantly, he seems to be the sheriff for one key, but I thought that the sheriff's department covered the whole Keys? (Google tells me that I'm correct.) Having to patrol 800(!) keys wouldn't give this book that small town feel, though.

If you are looking for a sweet, easy to read love story, this book is for you! Available August 11, 2020. Molly is the new children's media specialist in the very small island town of Little Bridge, and when she finds an abandoned baby in one of the bathroom stalls, she finds herself in the middle of a gossip/rumor mill that only small towns can provide. She manages to wiggle her way into the middle of this small town mystery which causes her to become closer to the sheriff who seems to be slowly capturing her heart and driving her crazy at the same time. Fun, light, easy read, and the second in Meg Cabot's Little Bridge series (which do not need to be read in order). #NoOffense #NetGalley

A lovely resort town is being plagued by a crime spree, but the local Sheriff is on the case. The thefts are a thorn in his side because he is sure that they are being committed by the same no good group of drifters that eluded prosecution last time he caught the ring leader. Then there is a baby found in the local library by a lovely new librarian. Then another incident occurs while the local benefactor is touring the new library and who is there to smooth it over - Molly, the new librarian. She's always there lately and he is always making mistakes where she's concerned. Then at the biggest social event of the year, when it looks like Molly and the Sheriff might be setting things straight the "High School Thief" strikes again. This time though it's at the home of the library's benefactor, Mrs. Tifton, so Molly once again is involved and once again Molly and the Sheriff are at odds. Molly and the Sheriff find a way to solve the crimes and find a way to work things out between each other even with the whole small town looking on! It's a sweet read that will hold your attention and you'll find yourself wanting to be there for the local benefit performance at the end of the book!!!

I’ve never read a Meg Cabot book before. I think I remember thumbing through one back in the early 2000s and not being interested. And then last year I received NO JUDGMENTS but I still haven’t got ‘round to it. But for some reason I picked up NO OFFENSE to other day and just dove in. It’s actually the follow up to No Judgements but can be read as a stand-alone romance.

Anyway, I enjoyed it. It wasn’t great but wasn’t horrible either. It’s sort of a “cruiser”. A bit of a lazy read when your brain wants to be “checked out”. An easy chick-lit story with a couple bits of suspense/mystery and a tiny touch of drama. Very tiny.

It starts with a very interesting plot point, an abandoned newborn in a library bathroom. The librarian and the sheriff meet and there’s a delightful, though head-butting, attraction. It’s a strong start but quickly dwindled into a very mellow story.

I loved the setting and many of the characters, most especially the Sheriff. I think his was the more interesting and rounded-out character. He wasn’t perfect and his age and physique fell on the more realistic side which is a nice change from the usual. And his daughter Katie was great, both as her own character, and as an addition to John’s.

I wasn’t a big fan of Molly though, which was a shame. She just came across as too self-entitled and judgmental. It started slow but just built and built until I had this full realization that she was unlikeable. So perhaps it’s just me and my thoughts on Molly, but the romance was a bit flat.

Overall, the book was just okay. It wasn’t particularly punchy or memorable, but it made for a relaxing and lazy weekend of reading.

*I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I typically really enjoy Meg Cabot’s books; however, this one fell a bit flat for me. I struggled to connect with any of the characters. The main character was a librarian, and I am too, which really made me want to like this book. The storyline about the homeless youth causing trouble and leading to an abandoned baby, which brought the two main characters together, was kind of trite. Overall, I was disappointed in this book.

This was a quick, light diversion and I enjoyed it. Everyone expects an engaging read from Meg Cabot and this was humorous and fun.

When new-to-town children's librarian Molly Montgomery discovers an abandoned baby in a bathroom stall the handsome Sheriff John Hartwell is determined to do two things: find & punish the babies mother and find a way to get closer to Molly.
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While this is set up to be a small town romance it reads more like a cozy mystery with a little romance thrown in the mix. The characters are rather banal (a librarian with glasses and a love of cats and a blue eyed salt & pepper Sheriff with something to prove) and the romance lacks much sizzle. Overall the book was okay but a bit obvious.
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Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.

No Offense is a light hearted story. It’s an enjoyable read based in a fictional small town in Southern Florida. While it is second in the series, it can easily be read as a stand alone novel. The story is easy to follow, characters likeable and relatable. It’s entertaining enough to keep the reader engaged and moving through the chapters seeking their happily ever after.

When a book features a librarian AND some crime solving how can I resist? No Offense includes both and, by and large, it works. If you are looking for a quick beach read, this will probably do the trick.

As a retired librarian, I was pleased that Cabot's depiction of today's public libraries was pretty true-to-life without perpetuating all the library stereotypes. I will admit that, since I'm not actually the targeted demographic for this one, that sometimes I felt our main characters were too quick to jump to judgment about some things, or impetuous. My kids and grandkids may not agree with me there...

The prevalence of technology in today's society was spot on. I was pleased that our librarian expressed her views on the privacy of the patron, no matter what age. However, then she turns around and argues with the sheriff about the necessity to of posting photos including minors on social media to catch our villain. That seemed contradictory, but perhaps it illustrates that being human sometimes means we sometimes contradict ourselves...

So, if you're looking for quick "crime romance" with no blood and gore, this might just fit the bill.

I loved this story! I loved the references to other books and other “nosey-busybodies” that help out law enforcement. It really reminded me of an Aurora Teagarden book or a Miss Marple character. The story loved along very nicely and the mystery, sans murder, was so fun! I liked trying to solve that along the way and also rooting for John and Molly to get over themselves and out of their heads and just enjoy each other.
Cabot does a great job with these books being connected but also standing alone. The writing, at times, was a bit repetitive and it may have felt that way because I just wanted to know how it was going to get. It was probably closer to 3.5 stars... I would recommend this to anyone that like a little romance, a little mystery, and a cute story.

Unfortunately--I have to add to the negative reviews here.

The characters are utterly forgettable. The romance is lacking chemistry. And the sheriff character overstepping HIPPA and other laws is quite bad. Definitely an unfortunate miss for Cabot.

Many thanks to HarperCollins and NetGalley for a digital review copy in exchange for an honest review.

No Offense is a sweet rom-com with a cute cast of characters. But I liked the premise more than the actual novel. It's a quick read and would be fun at the beach or on vacation, but I found myself wanting more from it.

This was a really cute romance with mystery elements to it! The librarian in me loved that one of the main characters was also a children's librarian, and I really think Meg Cabot hit the nail on the head with her described scenes of "library life!"

Molly is the new children's librarian on Little Bridge Island, and our story begins when she finds an infant left in a bathroom stall. Cue the entrance of John, the Sheriff of Little Bridge and a Little Bridge native, who went off to Miami and has now come back to his hometown. Who is this baby's mother, and why leave the baby in a bathroom? Does the baby belong to a tourist or local? Is it connected to the recent home break-ins that have been happening all over the island?

In No Offense you've got a small town, a romance, and a bit of a mystery - all in all this was a wonderful read!

I loved Meg Cabot's writings as a teen and now that I'm an adult I continue to enjoy them. I wish Little Bridge Island was real so that I could move there! Cabot has created a beautiful setting as the backdrop for this series. The characters are relatable and it's fun to read about the same Island from different characters views. I can't wait for more to come!

I usually love Meg Cabot books – I find them funny and smart. But this series is a little TOO fluffy for me. I wish it had more mystery or more complex characters... something to make it stand out like some of her other series.

OK, sidenote, I really hate this train with these kind of a graphic he covers I don’t know how I got started but I can’t wait til it’s over. This book was pretty good, though, the plot wasn’t the most unique however for a rainy afternoon it’s certainly help me pass the time and I will read this author again.

Meg Cabot is always popular. A little slow for me, but nice, stable characters you want to root for.