Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC, all thoughts are my own.

It's Raining Men had me at the synopsis.
After digging deeper into it, this book will make you laugh, swoon, smile so hard at the same time.
Annie, 40 and single, learns that her best friend who she was supposed to spend her life ( platonically) is getting married & leaving her alone.
So she does what any devastated person would do, she drunk texts every guy in her contacts & is surprised to find two responses back.

I truly enjoyed this story. It was so much fun, entertaining & hilarious.
Annie juggling her life & choosing between 2 handsome men was epic.

Annie is a work-a-holic. A doctor who runs a one-woman show for those who can afford it, she is always available. Unfortunately that has caused serious issues in her personal life. Now, she finds herself knocking on the door of 40 without a man, a social life or a roommate. Cue an emotional life crisis, too much alcohol, and a cell phone and you have a rom-com recipe for disaster. What follows is a laugh-out-loud romp through relationships, friendships and what happens when you find your true self in the middle of the mess. It's Raining Men by author Julie Hammerle is worth the read, just perhaps without your cell phone close by.

Overall, this book was fun. It's a romcom through and through, but it does some surprising things. It's like an adult version of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" crossed with "One to Watch." I liked that it's not obvious who the final man is going to be. But the trade off for that is valuable page time is spread out between three "candidates," and we don't get as much time with the final guy, which I would have liked. I did like that the heroine is child-free, and it's not a huge deal. This book seemed really self-aware, and I liked the details and care taken with inclusivity.

The pacing was slow for me; it felt like it took much too long to get through for a romance. The chapter titles were also annoying, obscure, and distracting.

This was a fun, fast read.

When Annie finds out her BFF is engaged and moving out, her fear of being alone (and a lot of tequila) makes her send out a mass text to all the men in her phone. She says she is done playing games and wants to get married and 2 of the 39 men respond that they are on board.

I was all about this plot idea when I thought she was looking to date. Finding out she proposed marriage and 2 guys responded positively felt weird. And both of the guys felt boring to me. 🤷‍♀️

Her best friend was a massive bitch for 90% of this book and the resolution was not satisfactory. I didn't feel enough of a connection with these characters in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled for this free copy.

A huge thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was such a fun romcom, almost like a coming of age story with older characters dealing with mid-life crises! I had the best time reading this all throughout!

This follows Annie, a concierge doctor who is about to turn 40 and is suddenly dealt with the pressure of settling down after her long-term best friend and roommate suddenly gets engaged and moved out. During one drunken night, she ends up sending a marriage proposal to all 39 men on her contacts list and to her surprise, 2 of them replied. One of which is Rob, her childhood friend and Darius, the up-and-coming host and celebrity in the making. Amidst all the dates she goes with them to see which had more potential to be her endgame, a relationship is brewing with her and her bartender-turned-roommate musician, Dax.

I love Annie! Despite being a super successful doctor, she still stresses with the pressure of life and finding love which makes her so relatable. Her voice is quirky and fun and the writng was just engaging so it was so easy to just keep on reading!

Annie’s relationship with the three men were all so interesting given how different they were from each other but you could see how they would each work in Annie’s favor which made it extra hard to determine who she’ll choose in the end. (Though personally, my heart was already set on our dog loving man so I was a bit bias.) The banter and chemistry with Annie’s love interests (mostly Dax) were so natural and so on point! It was so entertaining exploring all three possibilities!

I also love the other side characters from Annie’s best friends, Yessi & Kelly, her mom and ofc, Joanne!

Overall, this was a light, fast-paced and heartfelt romcom! It highlighted the fact that we’re never too late to go out there and just experience life no matter what age we are which I loved! I highly recommend this!

So much love for this coming of age (40’s lol) story!
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I just fell for this delightful story. The author perfectly showcases what happens when a woman gets older, is still single, and her besties are all getting married. Maybe you are married to your job, but are you really happy?

That is just what Annie is dealing with in this coming of age story. But when her fingers do the walking, she all of a sudden has several men interested in marriage. How do you balance them all?

Hammerle has created the best guys for Annie. They each have great qualities to make them the perfect choice. But one stands out from the crowd and is simply delicious! Plus, he has a sweet pup that makes a star appearance in the story.

It’s Raining Men is loaded with wit and banter that makes the story light-hearted and fun to read. A perfect choice for those who love an easy to read clean romance without the angst!

I enjoyed this romcom, it was different and funny. Annie the main character knew what she wanted and went all out to get it. This was a very different story to most romcoms that you read. 4 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

"It's Raining Men" - 4 ⭐

(Unpaid Review: thank you to @netgalley, @juliehammerle and the publishers for allowing me to read this eArc copy in exchange for a review)

This was such a fun, fluffy, laugh out loud read! The title obviously makes us think of the song and it actually makes us feel like we're living in the music vídeo.

The story is so genuine and cheerful. I love how the protagonist made the decision for what she really wanted in life. The romance is so sweet and enjoyable, perfect for summer and younger readers!

4 stars

It's Raining Men honestly surprised me in a lot of ways.

I was a bit skeptical at first about how a story about a woman juggling two men that she is thinking about marrying was going to work out, especially when a third object of affection entered the ring. There were a lot of ways that Hammerle could have gotten bogged down in some of the thornier bits of this novel, but I think she handled this story in an incredibly fun and engaging way.

There are definitely more sobering moments in this book than I am used to in a romance (Hammerle thankfully provides content warnings in the beginning), but they didn't feel gratuitous or overwrought. The only thing that I could say knocked down a star for me was that some of the plot points (the fight with the best friend and the worry about a potential romance with an age gap) did get a bit repetitive for my taste.

All in all, It's Raining Men was a thoroughly engrossing read and I will definitely be taking a look at Hammerle's backlist in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled: Amara for an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review!

It's incredibly refreshing to read a romance novel with a heroine in her late 30s - more of this, please! I also really appreciated that this story captured multiple dimensions of Annie's life. Yes, she's figuring things out romantically, but she's also navigating evolving friendship dynamics, redefining what career success means to her, and worrying about her family. This rang so true to me as I turn the corner into my late 30s and find myself redefining what success and happiness looks like in my own life.

I also appreciated that each of the possible romantic leads in Annie's life were portrayed as genuinely viable options for her. No obvious bad boy or villain trope here; each leading man brings things to the table that Annie could see herself valuing, and she has to really work through what she wants for her romantic future. I found myself rooting for each of the men at different points, for different reasons.

I will definitely be recommending this to other women in their 30s and beyond - it was such a treat to read something so true to my own lived experience!

It's Raining Men starts with Annie's BFF moving out and getting engaged in one, frustrated swoop, which sets Annie on a downward spiral. After a drunken night, she decides to try her luck with marriage with one of two men- Darius or Rob. Rob is the boy from next door who she never really loved but he's nice to his mom and her mom, so why not? And Darius is the local news-person who wants a woman to move up the ladder with him. Annie is pragmatic and career-driven, so she doesn't seem concerned about love or emotions and struggles to see how anyone feels but herself. For a person whose job as a doctor is to be empathetic and knowledgeable about humans, Annie has her head buried in the sand for most of the book. Dax, the bartender/roommate/boy toy/musician is most likely intended to balance her out, but I have no idea what he sees in her. Overall the book has an interesting premise and it's great to see a career-driven, nearly forty-year-old female starring in a romance novel. However, I didn't walk away feeling any connection to Annie or any of the men that rain down upon her.

oh my gosh, this book is the cutest! I love the witty charm that Annie has, plus her interactions with the men she drunkenly messaged. If you enjoy adorable romcoms that are so very heartwarming, this is a book for you!

This one was laugh out loud funny, highly enjoyable rom-com. It made my day. The characters were super fun and well developed enough to jump off the page. I also loved that the heroine was slightly older than the average romance heroine. The character growth in this story was genuine and the writing was solid. This book had me hooked from beginning to end. Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review.

Honestly, if you are a person that enjoys Lifetime Romance movies, you would really enjoy this book. For me, it was just too cheesy, predictable, and bland. I truly didn’t feel engaged with the story as I could easily predict the entire story after about two paragraphs. The chapters are fairly short, and the book did pass pretty quickly. It was a bit redundant with the age gap and false concern for the main character, and i honestly laughed at how often it began to show. It’s a sweet story that will pass quickly at the pool.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I wish I had enjoyed this book so much more.
I did not enjoy Annie's relationship with Kelly at all, it was very juvenile and toxic.
The romance between Annie and Dax was sweet and I wanted a lot more of them together.
Darius and Rob... again I wanted more out of those scenes. Overall the book was okay but I wanted more connections, everything felt very surface if that makes sense...

Lives are flashing forward in front of Annie's eyes, the single almost forty year old doctor. Drunk one night, Annie decides to change her life situation and drunk texts over thirty men asking if they want to marry her. No strings attached is the bargain. Bachelor number one: childhood boy next door who wronged her at the high school dance. Bachelor number two: Chicago media superstar who gets the "in" to everything. Bachelor Number three: young for Annie bartender with an adorable dog. With life spiraling fast and dates happening quickly, Annie has to choose: will she marry for love or marry just to marry?

It's Raining Men by Julie Hammerle is a wild ride from start to finish. This book was humorous and the characters were mainly significant. Readers will adore most of her bachelors but notice a fourth of the way through who Annie should really be with. It's Raining Men is the perfect romantic comedy beach read or cozy read on a rainy day. Fans of Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Kinsella will adore this novel.

Romance for romance sake alone won't be enough for me to read it.

I picked up this book because I loved Julie's other book, "Knocked up Cinderella".

In this one it is an older woman figuring she has to get married because, why not, and so she sends out a drunken text to everyone in her phone, and gets two replies. One from a local TV personality, who thinks having a plus one would be great, and the second from her former next door neighbor, who wants someone to marry to please his mother, who is dying.

And of course, it isn't just a triangle, but a cube of some kind, because throw into the mix Dax, the local bartender, who is looking for a spare room, which she has.

This is one of those books where you know who she should end up with, before she does, and you just want to pull her aside, and say, look honey, this is who is best for you.

So, a fun book, but telegraphed so far in advance that the story drags a little while you wait for her to figure things out.




<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

I was very fortunate to receive an advance copy from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Just about finished this cute summer read. What happens when a well established career driven personality soon turning forty has a few too many drinks and sends out a text to the men on her contact list looking for an unconventional marriage partner? Add in a sexy young bartender? A great romance /romcom escape to read.

I loved this book and I can see it being made into a TV movie....I loved the relationships in this book between friends, old crushes, new crushes, family a dog....there were laughable moments along with some romantic moments...learning about oneself and taking that leap of faith for a future you actually want. It’s a great book to take on a holiday or while lounging by the pool.

This was a good read, but I felt as though it fell short on a lot of things. I loved the plot idea, and the character growth, but it felt a little shaky and I felt robbed of a few scenes that would have made this book epic. I did enjoy the life lessons and realizations the main character had, and I'm curious to see how I can apply these same lessons in my life. I'm no where near pushing forty, but that doesn't mean I can't change the course of my life and end up bettering my current situation.
I was quite pleased with the new plot line and story elements. I found it rather unique with the whole mass text of marriage proclamation. That lead to some very embarrassing and real moments. If you are looking for a turmoil of romance and a fun adventure as the main character re-balances her life, than this is a great read for you. I hope this review helps! Happy Reading and Blessed Be.
Lily Ashtree

I really enjoyed this book. When I first started reading this I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it because the main character Annie was whiny and self centered. But that changed after a couple of chapters and it ended up that I really liked her. This was a funny romantic read that had me hooked. And it kept me guessing on what Annie would do until the end. I absolutely loved the epilogue!