This was a bundle of fun! Loved the neighbor banter and the home renovation plotline, which added a bit of variety to the typical romance tropes, while hitting all the points I wanted.

Sophie Sullivan always kills it. This book was my favorite of hers that I've read. The idea of it is so fun -- two neighbors warring over various neighborly headaches until they fall in love -- and the characters were immensely loveable.

This was an interesting novel. I enjoyed the romance, but it wasn't something that I have not read before. That being said, it was a good enough romance and I would still recommend it to someone looking for a book with this plot line.

I tried getting into this romance but the writing was choppy and forgettable and I was not enjoying it enough to continue enough past the 20% mark. Thank you to the publisher for the chance to read and review early.

How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan is an absolutely cute modern enemies-to-lovers romance with a splash of sass and witty banter tossed in. The book had so many cute moments between the two main characters, Grace and Noah, that I just couldn't put it down! I also loved her Ten Rules for Faking It and can't wait to read more.

When I asked for this ARC I didn’t realize it was the second in a series. I won’t be reading or reviewing it at this time.

This was your typical cute romcom. I enjoyed the evolution of their relationship throughout the book, and enemies to lovers is my favorite romance trope so I enjoyed that of course! Reading about interior design was new for me, so that was fun to learn more about. The book was cute, but not standout for me.

This is a very cute, light love story. I havent' seen a home improvement/DIY show in quite awhile but I remember when they were on all the time. So it was a little nostalgia that made me enjoy this one so much. I liked the little challenges they made and the painting parties.

The love story was cute and I liked both MC's. I thought the twist was a little over the top silly but the rest was great!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

I enjoyed the premise as I love hate-to-love stories but I felt like this book dragged in the middle. It just unfortunately was not engaging enough for me.

Really enjoyed this heartwarming adventure. Emotionally thrilling, sweetly sexy, laugh out loud fun and action-packed journey filled will witty and engaging charters, fun banter, heart racing twists and thrilling turns.

How to Love Your Neighbor is a super cute romantic comedy with excellent chemistry between the lead characters. Very fun and enjoyable read.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this title. All opinions and mistakes are my own.

I am a sl*t for enemies to lovers. I loved how this book out the couple at very little drama. It dealt with family issues and growth! It was all around a quick loveable book with all the characters leaving an impression

I am a sucker for a sunshine-grump trope and How to Love Your Neighbor was perfect for that. It was heartfelt and had some cute moments but overall, it wasn't my favorite. Characters fell pretty flat for me, and there wasn't the amount of tension between the characters that I would expect from an enemies to lovers type of trope. I also didn't realize it was part of a series! So obviously this can stand alone, but I'd be interested in checking out the others to fully decide if this series is just not it for me or if it was this particular book.

What a great book. The second in a series, but can be read as a stand alone (I need to go back and read the first book because this one was so good!). Noah and Grace are neighbors, but that is just where the fun begins. Come share laughs with them and their family as they discover who they are and what they want. Super quick, easy read that has you feeling all the warm fuzzies.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley, Sophie Sullivan and St. Martin’s Griffin for hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR - Sophie Sullivan

#2 Jansen Brothers romance series

CUTE! - 4 stars

Plot - 4 stars - When Grace unexpectedly inherits a house from her grandparents, she is greatly looking forward to building a home there. As an interior designer, she has the skills to do it herself, and she feels a closeness to her family there that she's never had before. Unfortunately, her neighbor also wants the property, and he's trying to manipulate his way into a deal.

Writing - 4 stars - I was involved in the story right from the beginning. Sullivan was able to create an interesting scenario peopled with characters who are appealing, yet entertaining. The witty banter kept me smiling. Although several mentions were made of what were obviously characters in the first book in this series, I had no trouble understanding the current situation without having read the previous book first. As a matter of fact, these hints just whetted my appetite to get back and read Chris and Everly's story.

Characters - 4 stars - The characters are very attractive and caught my attention right away. Grace is warm and friendly, but she's also very independent (to a fault) and wants to have control over her life. She's determined to create a home to build a sense of family. And it's interesting that Noah had a very different upbringing, but he's also pretty much in the same situation--wanting closeness and family to compensate for his absent and difficult father. Their relationship built slowly and made a lot of sense. They were actually looking for the same things without realizing it at first.

Title - 4 stars - The crossed-out word in the cover gives the reader a hint that there's something silly about to happen in the story.

Cover - 4 stars - A cartoony cover normally doesn't appeal to me, but the beautiful pastel coloring does draw the eye and the light-hearted aspect of the cover does indicate what to expect.

Overall - 4 stars - This is a new-to-me author, and I will definitely be looking for more from her. This book was full of romantic tension while also being light-hearted and entertaining. It may have gotten a little too flowery and poetic at the end, but the message was warm and loving, and it left me with an overall feeling of happiness.

Grace is an interior design student who is barely making ends meet when she inherits her grandparents' house. - grandparents she's never even met. Her next door neighbor is Noah, an up-and-coming hotshot who is used to using his money and persuasion to get his way. He has his sights set on Grace's property. It would make a great spot for a pool, after all. Imagine Noah's surprise when no amount of money can tempt Grace to sell her home. The house is her chance at a true home, which she never had growing up. Grace and Noah move past some tense moments and decide the neighborly thing to do is become friends. But when attractions set in, will they be able to maintain a friendship? Both are leery of relationships - could they handle becoming more than friends?

How to Love Your Neighbor had some adorable rom-com moments and feels. There were also some deeper topics, such as dealing with crappy parents and self-doubt when it comes to relationships. It's told through alternating POVs, which is something I always enjoy. I like hearing both sides of the story! I also enjoy a story where a deserving character comes out on top at the end. This one will leave you with the warm and fuzzies.

This story was not for me. For some reason the characters and the story just didn’t work for me and I stopped reading about half way through. Nothing really noticeable that made me feel that way, just lost interest.

How to love your neighbor is my jam and loved it very much. I like sophie sullivan books and will read more of them.

'How to Love Your Neighbor' by Sophie Sullivan is a pretty straight-forward grumpy sunshine romance.

Still in interior design school, Grace inheirits a house from the grandparents she never knew. Estranged from her mom, she sees the little beach house as a perfect opportunity to find a way to connect with her familial roots.

Intending to move in and fix it up, her plans become complicated when the hot guy from the dogwalking incident turns out to be her wealthy neighbor. A pushy real estate developer who's used to getting what he wants, this time he wants her property. With the idea anything can be had for the right price and determined to expand his own place.. netting him coverage in a big magazine and the fresh start he craves, she's the only thing standing in his way.

While they're obviously attracted to each other, the two neighbors clash constantly. They have extremely different backgrounds and approaches to life, even if there are hidden commonalities under all that.

As much as Noah comes across sometimes like an all out jerk, very similar things are motivating them both. Despite the fact he can be a bit unaware of those around him, deep down.. he's actually kind of lovely. Not to mention hot and charismatic.

Grace.. herself.. is relatable and down to earth. Her struggles are reasonable, he frustrations are understandable, and ultimately she's a warm person who sort of blossoms around Noah.

The banter between them is great and often feels very realistic. I've had some of the same types of conversations I witnessed between them and I love that genuine, easy dialogue. Since my opinion is that dialogue is the hardest part to write well in any form of media, I applaud Sullivan for getting it so right.

Though I read romance only occasionally, I can't wait to see more work from this author. It's a light, fun read.. that still manages to have substance.

I was so excited for this one, but it fell flat for me. I didn't really like any of the characters and it was way longer than it had to be.

I did enjoy the romance and continued to flip the pages to see where it was going, but it didn't do anything for me. It was your average romance book and it's one of those that is kind of forgettable.