I really enjoyed this book. It was much deeper than I thought. I couldn’t put it down. And it had Italy in the book! Really enjoyed this!!!

I thought this was s really fun book. There were some good twists and turns. The inclusion of the novel she was writing was unique. I’d love to read a novel about Liam next!

A romance made in NYC with one of the hottest scenes a book lover could imagine ... well, if you're into romance novels and stuff like that. College lovers reunite at a mutual friend's wedding. They are thrown together and find the flame is still burning but is the timing right? Can they get over the past and get on with the future? Truly a fun read!

This rom-com centers around miss-timed opportunities and regret, but do not worry! A satisfying ending comes for the characters, like a proper rom-com. There are some parts that will definitely be hang ups for some readers (infidelity). I think it was great overall. I wish Kara (the main character) had been written to show a little more responsibility for her part, especially for repeatedly interrupting Ryan. I also didn't find the characters as odd or goofy as Bromley repeatedly told us. I thought it was an enjoyable read overall. I felt like adding a new love interest at 65% threw me off balance a bit. It almost seemed like a setup for a sequel/spin-off.
I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks so much for the ARC!

I'm a fan of enemies to lovers, but this one didn't quite work for me. It might have been the pacing, and I never really connected with Kara as a character.

The perfect romance book doesn’t exis-

It does now! I mean it’s legit a romance book about a romance book that’s about a romance book...🧐 Okay how about this, there’s a lot of romance! Kara is the embodiment of the cute and quirky bookworm we all aspire to be and Ryan complements it all perfectly. It made me laugh, cry, gasp and throttle my kindle and it was adorable.

10/10 recommend adding it to your 2020 anticipated releases list!

So much fun! Bromley writes about what she clearly knows best-being a romance writer-and her passion for the topic shines through the pages of this book. All of the characters are enjoyable, the settings are perfect, the plot moves along well but doesn't throw any crazy curve-balls at you. This is the perfect read for someone look to escape for a few hours.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I happily present what I imagine every romance enthusiast's favorite Summer 2021 book will be: Talk Bookish to Me.

College girl meets college boy, and they fall in love... but it ends. Terribly. Ten years later, brought together by the wedding of their best friends, Kara and Ryan wonder how they'll manage to spend a week without killing one another. Surprisingly, Ryan's presence seems to be just the trick that Kara needs to rid herself of the writer's block that's been impeding her from writing her latest historical romance and jetting off to a long-awaited Italian vacation. As relationships are tested and secrets unfurl, Kara struggles to manage a happily ever after for her heroine, much less one for herself.

I found the premise of this book charming, but a bit rushed into. That being said, once the reader gets to know Ryan, it's little wonder that his presence alone gets Kara's writing juices flowing. A lovely mix of Bingley and Darcy, Ryan is the kind of leading man anyone would want to read about.

I loved that in writing this book, Bromley addresses more than just the romance in Kara's life. Talk Bookish to Me is a tale that speaks to any aspiring romantic attempting to live out her own happily ever after while also dealing with the reality of having friends, family, a career, and a past that isn't all hearts and flowers.

Overall, I found Kara and Ryan to be perfectly imperfect, and I wouldn't have them any other way. Many thanks to NetGalley and to Harlequin for providing me with the opportunity to meet this lovely couple in exchange for an honest review.

This romance novel is real life and exactly what I’ve been searching for.

“Ten years later, …everything felt so raw because deep down, I still thought about you all the time…bits of you and me are layered inside each one of my stories.”

Thank you, Kate Bromley, for writing this. I’m opening my own drafted novel and writing again because of you and your wisdom –

“You never have to forget him, you just have to release the pieces that hurt. Love is the part of him you get to keep.”

An excerpt from my review on Goodreads (spoilers removed). Thank you to the publisher for providing this copy to me via NetGalley.


This book was the definition of a rom-com: romantic, funny, with a lot of banter. I really loved the characters, especially Kara. Kara is relatable as a bookstagrammer and romance novel writer (although I am neither of those).

I do wish more time was spent in Italy, it seemed like such a dream to be there (and especially with the Under the Tuscan Sun shout out early on, I was expecting even more lush descriptions of Kara's time in Italy).

Anyway, a fun read with a lot of heart to it. A bookish rom-com through and through.

A perfectly lovely romance novel, but I had some trouble connecting. I didn't find it to truly be an enemies-to-lovers story because Kara and Ryan never actually hated each other. They re-connect and almost immediately are friendly again, which made it harder to believe there were obstacles between them. Still, after being stuck in my house all year, it was great to read about "real" life in New York City and even spend some time in Rome.

This book felt like a nice, cozy hug in a bleak year. I laughed out loud in several places and stayed up way too late (3am as a new parent, what was I thinking?) just to find out what happened to the main characters. It’s a funny, literary romp for book nerds and I recommend it for any fans of romance who need a nice escape with a side of strong feelings.

I’m addicted loyal fan of enemies to lovers theme: add more smart banters, explosively high, pant melting chemistry and likable MCs: I’m sold! I can read millions of books with this definition!

I can honestly admit that I was hooked from the first ten pages of the story: pre-wedding party, mariachi orchestra, introduction of romance writer, quirky, partly introvert, bookstagrammer, smart, sweet heroine Kara Sullivan and her straightforward, entertaining bestie who is marrying with her love of her life.

A few pages later, our hero Ryan Thompson appears out of nowhere as groom’s childhood friend , who also broke Kara’s heart ten years ago and he still blames her for their breakup.

I’m so intrigued!!!!!! I got five starred reading vibes after seeing the creative, humorous banters and unresolved passion between the couple!

Another best thing is their encounter magically cured Kara’s writer’s block: she starts to work on her very streamy historical romance. So we’re lucky enough to read two books at the same time with blasting, mind blowing chemistry! Yes!!!!!!!Another five starred reading sign!

But when I read the reason why our couple breakup and learn more about their tragic family issues, I realize this book is not regular soft, sweet, swoon kind of romcom! We get the true angst alarm from the beginning!

As we reach at the middle, we find out a big secret of the hero! After reading that secret, I want to hire Jack Bauer, Jack Ryan, Jack Reacher and Jackson Teller to torture that guy! He groveled a lot to get the girl back but he truly pissed the hell of me!

Just for the reason and way too much angsty parts ( more misunderstandings, more heartbreaking and groveling chapters) I cut some points.

I’m still giving 3.5 stars and rounding them up to 4! Because I loved heroine and I enjoyed historical romance fiction parts and Kara’s inner journey, healing and rediscovery her true self in Italy.

And I truly loved author’s incredibly entertaining sense of humor! I laughed out so many times when I gave breaks from cursing at Ryan. (I wish douche Ryan crawled and moved on his knees from the states to Italy and begged for Kara’s forgiveness. That’s my Christmas wish list!)

Anyways I’m so happy to read this book which put this lovely and brilliant author on my radar! I cannot wait to read her next works!

Special thanks to NetGalley and HARLEQUIN Trade Publishing for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.

This would be 5 stars but I got hung up on a very important decision that was made in the book and just could not get over it!

Now how to describe what on earth I mean without giving anything away? Hmmm. Let me just say that cheating is a topic that I take very seriously and it is one of those things that I REALLY draw the line at. I understand that real people are flawed and make bad decisions, but the way that it was handled in the book just did not appease me enough to allow it to slide by. But PLEASE read it and draw your own conclusion!

The book was great, and I think that I am just swayed by personal bias because I have seen many a movie and read many a book where similar things happened and were also resolved. :)

The main and side characters are witty and appealing, and many of them are also flawed which really gives this book an authentic feel that I did thoroughly appreciate. Real people have real problems, and sometimes it's great to read a book have a flawed and genuine experience!

My only gripe is that I loved Ryan and Kara together...until I didn't. Now give this a read and let me know what YOU think!

Disclaimer: I got this ARC from @NetGalley.

I think this is perfect for fans of The Bookish & The Beast by Ashley Poston and To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. Kara's life is full of love - fictional loves. I love that she's a bookstagrammer and a best-selling author.She's helping her best friend with her wedding planning but things take a different turn when Kara's first love, Ryan Thompson, shows up at the wedding party as a guest. It gives Kara inspiration for her book and I loved how everything unfolds. It's a cute book with all the rom-com feels.

Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromely was a wonderful and sweet romantic comedy. Reminiscent of 27 Dresses, this book follows the reunion of the romance novelist maid of honor, Kara, and her college sweetheart and groomsman, Ryan. This book takes place in New York City and has not only all of the sweetest bookish vibes but is heavily romantic. I highly enjoyed the very meta-sections of Kara’s own romance novel. For fans of The Bromance Bookclub, I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

Sometimes I love a book so much that I savor every minute of reading it. Sometimes I love a book so much that I can't put it down as I have to know what happens... thats what happened when I read this. I was so invested in Ryan and Kara I felt like I knew them. And while somewhat predictable, there were a few twists and turns along the way.. Definitely a must read for people who love rom coms!

This book is my new favorite comfort read! I started reading it thinking I would go through a few chapters to get me started, and I literally finished it in one sitting. The sexual tension between the characters is dynamite, and I loved the main character’s internal struggle. She was so real and relatable, it made reading the book easy. Definitely a fun 5 star read for me!

I enjoyed the "book within a book" aspect and it was well-done. There was some serious reflection and depth regarding their relationship (especially towards the end). I'd love for her Broadway-loving friend to get her own story!

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This delightful story about a bookstagrammer and romance author who has writer's block until her ex reappears. Is he her muse? Are her feelings real? Can they work through their past to create a future and will she finish her book on time? A story of friendship and first love and discovering who you really are.