The book started off alright, though I started to lose interest about halfway in as it seemed the plot wasn't propelled forward enough and almost in a limbo state. Overall I thought it was good, but the chemistry between Grace and Noah didn't feel super organic. It could be because the book is lacking in the "steaminess factor", but also that it felt quite surface level, like "ooh he looks hot" or "gosh my neighbour is so annoying". Some interactions/scenes felt a bit forced and didn't really draw me in. Wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't really pick it up again.

I received a complimentary copy of Love Your Neighbor from NetGalley.  Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I realized early on in this novel that I have read from this author before: I loved the previous book, so there were high expectations. This novel exceeded them. I relished the banter and friction between these two neighbors as they became less frazzled by one another. Sophie Sullivan is fantastic at developing 3-D characters—I feel like I really know these people. The plot unfolds naturally making the reader wish for more from. Noah, the real estate magnate, and Grace, the interior designer. I do hope there are more novels—one for the third brother and also for the sister…. I would happily read them all!

4.5 stars

I didn't really know what to expect going into this since there was no synopsis available, but the plot ended up being amazing. I was really close to giving it 5 stars, but I think I've decided on 4 and a half for now. This was the second book I've read where home renovating played an important role in the plot, and I can definitely say that this is one of my favorite concepts in this genre. It just really helps give the story a well developed setting, where I can truly imagine what everything looks like. And, although it wasn't mentioned too much after the beginning of the book, I did love the beach setting. As for characters, I think Sophie Sullivan wrote them amazingly, especially Grace. She really feels like a comfort character to me now, and I think readers will really be able to connect h her character. It was so nice to see her find herself throughout this story, she starts off confused with the home she's inherited and by the end her character arc came together so beautifully. I really enjoyed Noah's character, as well. Although, I didn't always understand his motives, I liked that we also received a backstory on him, and were able to witness him on his journey of truly opening up to someone for the first time. All the side characters were also done very nicely here, and I loved that they also held importance to the plot. Josh and Rosie were adorable, I'd definitely read a book about them. Now, Noah and Grace. Or Gracie. Their dynamic is why I loved this book so much. Although I wouldn't necessarily call it enemies to lovers like the blurb said, I still loved them so much. Their banter in the beginning was really entertaining, and then their eventual project together was just as enjoyable. Their chemistry was just really well done from when they first met, and it held up so well throughout, which is something a book in this genre needs to get a good rating, in my opinion, and luckily it was done very well here.

My only complaint with this book really is that the plot did become slow at times, but it really wasn't too much of an issue because I did the feel the characters were written strongly enough to carry the book for a few chapters, while the plot was sort of slowed down.

Also, this book is technically a sequel to the Sophie's other book, Ten Rules for Faking It, which I didn't even know when I went into this. It can definitely be read as a standalone, though. However, since I did love this so much I will certainly be reading the first book, even if I'm going backwards in the timeline.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press (via NetGalley) for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Definitely recommend requesting from them, this is my fifth book under their publishing, and I've truly enjoyed them all.

This was cute but definitely felt a little bit too long and it seemed to drag on in the middle. I don't watch HGTV or have a particular interest in home design, but it was fun to read about. Not a lot of heat here, other than kissing, so if you're looking for anything steamier you won't find it here.

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

Grace, a design student, has finally taken the leap and moved into the house her grandparents left for her in their will. Too bad she didn't know she'd be moving in next door to Noah, real estate royalty and grumpy to boot. The first thing Noah does is ask Grace to sell him her house so he can expand his property line. What follows is a lot of home decorating, head butting, and learning how to make a house a home.

I'm kind of at a loss of what to say. I think the bones of this story were good, but maybe would have played out better as a tv movie. It was hard to root for Grace and Noah because they were both so bland. In addition to that there was absolutely NOTHING at stake in this story. They met, kind of butted heads, wouldn't allow themselves to be together for reasons I didn't understand, and then fell in love. There was about one and half chapters of "drama" at the end, but again...it was nothing that couldn't be easily solved. I also felt like the book was really generic. All of the mentions of interior decorating and real estate were so vague. There was also a sense that the story was dated...especially everything in reference to the magazine article storyline. A lot of the supporting characters were interesting and added some color, but overall this book was boring.

I was given this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

I enjoyed the set up of two new neighbours who have opposing views of property development and have to learn to merge their sensibilities or they're doomed to endless squabbling over fences, hedges, and general differences of opinion. The central "a house isn't a home" metaphor plays out as the main characters fall in love and learn to re-prioritize. Sullivan also gives both of her MCs irredeemably vindictive parents that create both personal and professional tensions. For those who are choosing their reading accordingly, the romance is very chaste, with a few cute innuendos but otherwise only light kissing, and there's a strong marriage-minded sensibility throughout that will resonate most with readers with similar views. Overall, a cheerful idyllic love story with lots of banter and some fun home design references for HGTV fans.

This book was cute, I can’t lie, but I was a little disappointed in the steam factor!

This story follows Grace, an interior design major living paycheque to paycheque who inherits a house, and Noah, her rich new neighbour who wants to buy it to put in a pool. Some pretty lively banter ensues between the two of them until the can’t deny the sparks that fly between them. Complicating things is their business relationship build around a shared magazine article they're working on.

Overall, it really is a cute story and I liked the characters, especially Noah. I just wish there was a little more passion between them. Some things are eluded to, but I just prefer a bit more zest in my romance, y’know? I also felt that the troubles they faced didn’t have any real consequences so it was hard to feel strongly either way whether they were resolved or not. It’s an okay premise though if you’re looking for a more PG, very light romance

Thank you so much NetGalley, St. Martin's Griffin and Sophie Sullivan for this advance copy of this book.

This is a sunshine meets grumpy, enemies to friends to lovers book that was very enjoyable. Although parts of the book did drag a bit for me, overall I liked the story, the backstory, the characters' friends, and some of the characters' family (other members of the family were very easy to hate!). The setting was described beautifully and it made me wish I was reading it on the beach or patio. This book left me with a smile on my face and I was sad to say goodbye to these characters.

Plot: I really enjoyed it! Hate to love is one of my favorite tropes, and I think this author did a really good job with it. The romance was fun, and I enjoyed all the side plots happening as well!

Characters: I really liked Noah in this author's first book, Ten Rules For Faking It, and I was happy to read this book would be about him. Grace was a fantastic main character as well! (And I loved that she was an interior designer!) I liked all the side characters, their friend/family group was great. And I loved getting to see Everly and Chris from the first book in this one!

The Cover: It's really cute!

Overall: I loved reading this book! And I now can say that based on this book and Ten Rules For Faking It, I will definitely read everything Sophie Sullivan writes! Overall, I highly recommend reading this book!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

This is a cute tale with great characters, sizzling chemistry, and slow burn. Sophie Sullivan does it again with another great book. It's rain cloud meets sunshine, set on the beach, fighting over being neighbors. It was cute, it was realistic, it was so so well done. It is a slow burn, and that does mean that there are parts of the story that feel like they drag or aren't as captivating but at the same time, you also know you need those parts for the overall, cohesive story. If that makes sense. Don't skip them, is what I'm saying. Even if it takes you a week to read, read it. It's so good. But just know that it's a slower read. It's not a fast paced, steamy read. It's a slower, more realistic, really well told story that would be perfect for a day at the beach.

It's 3rd Person, dual POV, so you get Grace and Noah's perspectives, which really add to this particular story.

This is technically a sequel to Ten Rules for Faking It, but you 100% do not have to read that one first. (But you should go read that one too.) You'll see some of the characters from that book. Which also makes me wonder if the 3rd brother is going to be getting his own book too... I'll be on the lookout if he does!

Ms. Sullivan has a way with words and crafts true masterpieces with her novels. I was so excited to read this one, and it did not disappoint.

Thanks to the publisher for inviting me to read this one via Netgalley!!

A cute love story great characters, It started off slow but I enjoyed it in the end a fun read on the beach or on the weekend.

Thank you so much NetGalley, St. Martin's Griffin and Author for this advanced ebook copy!

5-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Me!!!!!

How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan was a dream to read!
I've got to my hands on her first novel now. Here I'm come Kindle Store! 😉

If you are looking for a read that is relatable, and will also make your heart happy this is it.
This contemporary romance was an amazing, funny, beautiful novel!
This book was addictive, adorable, funny, and swoon-worthy. I loved every single page.
The characters where fun and very developed. I loved being with these characters so much that I did not want the book to end.
Grace and Noah’s chemistry was amazing! I couldn't have asked for better characters. I mean it was flat out entertaining. Loved it!

Looking for an enemies to lovers, funny, relatable, cute read????? This is it my friend!
I wished I wouldn't have read so soon... This doesn't release till January 2022 but I couldn't help myself!

I Seriously can't thank NetGalley, St. Martin's Griffin And Sophie for this amazing advanced ebook copy! 😘

The initial premise appealed to me quite a bit, and the grumpy/sunshine trope is one of my favorites. I thought the rivals-to-lovers aspect was done well. I hate when enemies/rivals-to-lovers stories are written so the characters are pointlessly mean to one another and that didn’t happen here.

I didn’t like Grace very much at the beginning but she’s a fairly delightful character. Noah was hit-or-miss for me; he gives off an overprivileged douchebag vibe and has issues with thinking of women as basically an entirely separate species. I felt the chemistry between them started off a little weak. It took me until about 60% of the way in to fully get on the Noah & Grace train. And Grace’s friend Morty was the worst. I don’t find it entertaining to tolerate and humor people like that in real life.

I’m sure this will hit the spot for a good number of readers. It didn’t do much for me but it definitely had some aspects I enjoyed.

Story: B
Characters: C
Writing: C
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5

Holy cuteness and all things adorable!

This is my first time reading a book from this author so I missed out on the character appearances from the first book, but it was very cute nonetheless! Sophie Sullivan's writing style makes me thing of traditional romance, what to expect when reading a romance novel and I love that! You get all the romance feels with the cute ball of energy of a main character with a bubbly personality, the love interest that wants to make something of themselves. Two people that wouldn't have met under the unlikeliest of situations, but fell in love instead! Pure romance right there!

I also love the fact that Grace is an interior design student! Representing all us interior design students out there!

Also the cover? To. Die. For. I love it!

This book releases on January 18, 2022. Good way to start the new year!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the earc in return for an honest review.

It was.... So-so. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't that great either. I thought it would be better, I had higher hopes. I think it's more of a book you'd read when you have nothing else.

thank you to netgalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

overall, a cute enough story but just wasn't super memorable.

there isn't anything in here that i LOVED, just as there isn't anything i strongly HATED. it was not what i hoped it would be and just not what i look for in a romance.

a small thing i did really like was how the romance was all fade-to-black. i was not expecting that at all, considering its an adult romance, but i personally loved how this wasn't at all spicy.

the first major problem i had was that i just didn't like the actual relationship? i personally didn't see any connection and we were told countless times, rather than shown, how much "chemistry" the two had. their relationship progressed at a weird pace and i unfortunately just wasn't invested in them as a couple. i still just don't understand the whole conflict they had and how they suddenly went from "enemies" to lovers. i actually wish we'd gotten more individual character development, especially from noah, as it maybe would've helped it be more believable.

i think some of the characters and conversations felt a little immature, and honestly a little cringeworthy. the writing was a little clunky, as was the actual plot, because it felt stilted and slow at times but then were other points where so much was happening at once, i was left just questioning what i had just read. a good example of the latter would be the beginning, first couple of chapters. i just confused and not at all intrigued enough to keep reading.

unfortunately, this one was a miss in many ways for me, although i'm sure many people will love it for what it is.

Thank you NetGalley for sending this arc for an honest review!

Where do I begin? Honestly this was such a fun read it got me out of my reading slump. I just couldn’t stop lol. The concept of the story was written perfectly that I would be concerned if no one had a fun laugh out of this. It was a contemporary rom-com romance, it was 10 things I hate about you x the boy next door. The vibes made me be like… when am I gonna get a hot neighbor to annoy me so I can hate him only to end up in his bed?

Parts of this story were charming and very entertaining, mostly thanks to Grace and her, well, grace. What a great character with lots of charisma for whom female readers can relate. However, there were many times that I really disliked the hero that had me dropping my rating for this book. He was very thick headed and didn't think before he spoke which after so many times just turned me off. Too entitled and I don't believe he had a lot of growth until the very end of the story. The plot was cute and unique and I liked the third person writing. This author has a beautiful way of unfolding a story and giving us information we need without a lot of superfluous detail, which I really appreciate. Unfortunately, as far as heroes go, Noah just wasn't doing it for romantic reading heart.

This was so cute and worth the read. Grace and Noah’s chemistry was top notch and I loved the added bonus of a home renovation situation!
This will be the perfect book to read with your friends at book club!
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review.

How to Love Your Neighbor by S. Sullivan, published by St. Martn's Griffin, is a stand-alone , full length novel.
Grace, a coffe shop worker just inheireted an beach house.
Noah is a mysterious stranger she meets at the beach. The developer is determined to prove he can be on his own.
This enemies-to-lovers romance is a well written, beautifull thought out novel. A witt and fun read with just the right amount of action and drama. 4,5 beautiful stars.