This was a really sweet romance! I loved the relationships in this one, as well as the setting. Can't wait to check out more by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved A brush with love. It was a five star rating. Had no issues with the book at all.

It is definitely one of my top five favorites of the year already and there's only a few books listed in top favorites so far!

Loved the characters, romance and everything.

I also loved the ending and one scene where she stood up to herself.to one of her patients.

Harper is in dental school and is on track to be top of her class. She is studious and driven and laser-focused, determined to be an oral surgeon in a top-tier residency program.

Until she meets Dan—also a dental student, but not really by choice.

Harper makes him want to be there, despite his dislike for/disinterest in dentistry. Dan makes her loosen up a bit, despite her anxiety disorder, as he becomes her rock and safety net.

That is, until she realizes just how much of a distraction he really is.

This book is funny and sweet. I found Harper incredibly relatable, especially as someone with anxiety (who always demanded A’s of herself in school), and both of the characters’ motivations and reactions to the world around them were authentic and gut wrenching (I cried! But then, I cry about everything)

I love a slow burn, and my favorite part of the entire book was the obvious tension between Harper and Dan but her telling them they have to remain only friends because she’s leaving soon. *swoon*.

This book was beautifully written, with characters I adore. Go read it! :)

Am I simple for giving every rom com I read 5 stars? WHO CARES.
A Brush With Love was so stinking perfect. I love when authors give their characters depth - real problems and real reactions. Harpers anxiety was all too real in this one, and Dan, ever the people pleaser. This book felt raw and real. It’s up there with Beach Read, The Hating Game, The Love Hypothesis and Unhoneymooners. The holy trinity. I simply do not have one real complaint about this book. The writing was beautiful, the attraction was so real, the college aspect of it all. Chefs kiss.

Thanks to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for an Advance Readers Copy of this in exchange for an honest review!

A Brush for Love was a great debut attempt by the author.

I loved the meet cute between Dan and Harper and I appreciated learning more about what people go through with crippling anxiety. I also liked the fact that there were no games being played on Dan’s end about how he felt about Harper. However, Harper’s indecisiveness about whether she wanted to be with Dan or not was incredibly aggravating and downright annoying.

Also, the protagonists were in the latter half of their twenties and I felt that they came across a bit immature due to the constant talk about sex. While I appreciate how this could have easily turned into an insta-love story but thankfully did not develop that way, it was hard for me to actually like any of the characters because of it. Maybe because the characters’ arcs were not

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for the arc. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A good book, but just not my cup of tea. I enjoyed the overall plot of a dental student who suffers from anxiety who won't let anything get in the way of her dreams until a boy comes into her life in disrupts everything. For those who don't mind language and open door romances, you will enjoy this book.

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Oh how I wanted to love this book! It was a slow burn romance, a heroine with anxiety, and a hero that was so sweet. It had parts that were great but overall this one was just okay for me.

Harper is a driven dental student getting ready to start her residency. She is focused on school over everything and then she meets Dan. Sigh. We love Dan, don’t we? He doesn’t have that same drive that Harper has but he tries his best to support her and understand her. He’s just the best.


It’s not that I didn’t like Harper, I just felt like she didn’t care as much about Dan as he cared bout her. Not by a long shot. I did like the writing and I felt like the anxiety rep was really well done. I will definitely read more by this author, but this one was not my favorite.

Things I would like to say to Mazey Eddings after reading A Brush with Love:
• Congratulations to you on this stunning debut novel. You hit it out of the park on your first at-bat.
• Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for shining your beautiful light on the mental health warriors of the world. I battle the Beast that is an anxiety disorder. I did not receive my diagnosis until I was in my fifties, but looking back on my younger life, I realize how many years I spent with a diminished quality of life because of this insidious condition. I hope that A Brush with Love can help younger folks recognize their anxiety and get the help they need, and not let it linger untreated for as long as I did.
• There were so many moments when, while reading Harper's thoughts, I was convinced that you had somehow burrowed into my brain. Her representation is so genuine and so beautiful, and left me feeling seen and a little less alone. Thank you.

To everyone else, here is what you can expect:
• An intelligent, determined, neurodiverse heroine
• A sweet, cinnamon roll hero
• A killer slow burn
• A kooky and hilarious supporting cast
• Snort-inducing dental puns and oral innuendo
• Steam! I mean, I wish my college study sessions were this hot.
• A love story that will wreck you in the very best way. Have tissues at the ready.
• If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, be sure you are ready before you pick up this book because it is real and raw and it will put you in all of your feels.

My favorite quote from this book comes in the acknowledgements: "vulnerability is a super power." I with the world could understand and accept this.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Oh wow. I have a lot of thoughts about this one and I want to start by saying I'm listing this as a favorite solely for the spot-on, ripped out of my own brain, anxiety rep. I had some issues with other points of the book that I'll mention later, but having such accurate and realistic representation regarding Harper's panic disorder made this one a winner for me.

So the gist of this book is that Harper is in her last year of dental school and she is hyper-focused on becoming an oral surgeon. It's her one goal that she absolutely has to succeed at and she's doing an exceptional job until she literally runs into Dan and ends up pondering how a romantic relationship can squeeze in with her other obligations. I loved Harper. She is flawed and messy and she makes some irrational choices due to her anxiety. I know I said it already, bit I've never seen anxiety rep that so closely mirrored my own experience, especially regarding education. Harper HAS to succeed. She HAS to study and get A's. She has to be the absolute best. This type of anxiety in a person can look to others as perfectionism or spoiled or being a teacher's pet. Those are all things I've been accused of being but deep down its this intense fear of failure. That is you let one single thing slip or make an teensy little mistake, people will hate you and you'll never succeed at anything ever again. Sounds dramatic to people without anxiety, I know. There are numerous moments of Harper in the midst of panic attacks and her anxious thoughts, so please take care before reading. There's a specific moment when Harper gets a B- and she breaks down because of it that hit home for me. Yes, I was the one who sobbed over anything less than a 4.0 or As.

Anyway, I could probably go on and on about how each and every moment of Harper's anxiety felt like my own brain talking to me. To the constant hurt that comes with chronic anxiety. There's an analogy in the book about honey mushrooms that spoke to my soul. I wasn't aware of them before this but apparently its this mushroom that sprouts little heads all over but the roots are all connected and can cover massive amounts of space. Harper says that her anxiety looks like that. Like a constant thrumming beneath the surface but all anyone sees are small moments like panic attacks or perfectionism or claustrophobia etc. Anxiety is a monster and I'm still in awe of how connected I felt to Harper. It honestly gave me some new language and ways to discuss my own anxiety with others and it was ultimately very validating.

Okay so now that I've rambled a bit about what I liked, let's chat about the parts I didn't love.
I wasn't a huge fan of Harper's friend group. Th seemed okay but the others were only ever focused on their own fun and also with Harper getting laid. There's actually a moment where she has a panic attack and when she tells them about this the next day, all they're concerned with is whether or not "she got dick". Granted, Harper does kinda stand up to them but I wasn't pleased with the overall dismissal of her feelings by her friends. Also, can we please stop trying to set people up if they've expressly said they're not interested? This level of amatonormativity is exhausting. Also, there weren't any queer people in this and that made me sad.

Dan. I generally liked Dan but I felt he was kind of static as a character. He just didn't get the same on page treatment that Harper did, especially regarding the trauma with his father.

Pacing: The first 2/3 of this drags a bit and then the final 1/3 is jumpy and full of time hops. I'm not a fan of time hops anywhere but especially when they're used as a way to avoid actually having to show characters making strides in their own growth and emotional development.

While there were parts I didn't love, as a whole I did enjoy this one and will be reading Mazey Eddings future books.

Jewish MC with anxiety disorder

I received and earc, and ALC and a physical copy from netgalley, libro.fm, and turnthepagetours in exchange for my honest review and participation in book tour.

First of all, I'd like to thank the infamous Dr. Mazey for writing a special book that represents women in STEM, especially women in the dental school field. We don't get to see dental school represented very often in books, let alone in a romance, so I'm very grateful that the world will finally have its hands on this dental school-centered romance.

Nothing I say will do this book justice. BUT I can say that this book is nerdy, adorably awkward, flirty, cute, and SO SO SO sweet. MY HEART WAS SINGING.

DAN AND HARPER. THAT'S ALL I GOTTA SAY. IF I HAD ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THEM IT WOULD BE: ADORABLE. One of the cutest and most wholesome characters I've ever read about. Dan is truly a sweetheart and don't even get me started on their little grocery store dates. THE STUFF DAN DOES FOR HARPER. I WILL PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS. HARPER. I loved her growth throughout this book. She is truly a fierce woman in STEM.

On a serious note: I loved the various forms of diversity this book brought. We have an mc, love interest, and supporting characters of varying religions and ethnicities. It was something I truly appreciated. I also adored the mental health representation in this book. It was handled with care, respect, and the dignity it deserves.

I can't wait for the world to read this masterpiece. You guys are not ready. The release date is March 1st, 2022. Go and preorder this book now!!!

A special thank you to NetGalley and Dr. Mazey for providing me with an ARC.

I couldn’t put this book down. I had to finish it in one sitting. It made me laugh (a lot) and made me feel all the feelings. The vulnerability of anxiety and loss was real. The friendships. The romance. I loved it all.

I look forward to seeing what Mazey Eddings writes in the future because they will definitely be auto-reads for me!

Wow wow wow, this book! I absolutely adored this debut novel from Mazey Eddings. Harper and Dan meet in the hallway of the dental school they both attend, and sparks fly immediately. Harper is very passionate and driven, but suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which causes a lot of issues in her personal life. Dan, on the other hand, is only attending this dental program due to familial obligation after the death of his father. The story follows Harper and Dan as their relationship begins to blossom and as they both deal with their own respective hardships.

Mental illness and the stigma that surrounds it is a VERY big theme in this story. Harper deals with a lot of internalized ableism and she struggles with coping with her anxiety. I think the author did a fantastic job handling a subject matter as sensitive as this one, and she was able to create a deep, compelling story while simultaneously keeping it sweet, fun, and steamy. It was a perfect balance. It is safe to say that I will 100% be continuing on in this romance series and reading all of Mazey Eddings' future work.

I loved this book!! Wow, the depictions of anxiety were so accurate, they almost made me anxious reading them! I really loved how developed Harper and Dan were. They were fully fleshed out characters with relevant backstories/emotional wounds. Everything made sense and came together, full circle, by story's end. This was a fast paced story with lots (LOTS) of pining, tension, and conflict. Great representation of mental illness, of misogyny, of family guilt and expectations. Highly recommend!

This was very very good. The love story, relationship and stories of the hero and heroine were woven together well. Plus it was the perfect amount of steamy. It was really impactful to me on a mental health level and I think that this aspect of the book was done carefully and also effectively. it was a wonderful story and I was surprised I loved it so much.

Was so happy to get this book to read…..needing what I thought would be a typical romance book I was wrong….this book has everything you would want in a romance but more. I loved how the author brought to light mental health issues and the stigma that often goes with it. She broke down the walls in this story showing us it’s ok to not be ok….all while weaving a beautiful complicated love story of two individuals who both needed to come to terms with their own identities and how to move forward in life. It’s a story about great friends who support you no matter what and help push you to be a better you. It’s about falling in love with your best friend but not realizing it until it might be too late. It’s about pursuing your passion in life not what anyone thinks you should be doing. It’s about finding your true self.

I received a free copy from NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

I would recommend this book to friends and my book club it’s a great read

Have you ever read a romance with dental students as the leads? I have not and I thought that was such a fun and interesting angle that provided something unique to the genre. There was so much to like about this one besides the career paths of Harper and Dan. I thought their meet cute was adorable and it showed just how lovably goofy Harper can be. The anxiety representation was also really great and I appreciated how Harper’s anxiety tied into her grief and felt the way she dealt with things was authentic. Dan has his own issues, the main one portrayed here was his struggle to live up to family expectations even though dental school is absolutely miserable for him. It was kinda nice to see a truly flawed hero. The audio was dual narrated just like the book and both narrators were enraging and showed emotional depth in their performance. My only minor complaint is the insta love aspect, I really hate that trope but that’s just a personal preference. Overall a really nice debut and I’m excited it’s the start of a series.

I loved Harper and Dan! Harper showed me that it's ok to admit that you need help in order to get better. Her friends showed me that your true friends will always call you out on stuff and tell you what you don't want and want to hear; like a true friend should. Dan showed me that unconditional love goes a long way; even if it means accepting that the other person does not want you because they are not at their full best. I will definitely recommend this book to my colleagues of older age groups. It's a great read for this future generation.

Never did I think I'd enjoy spending so much time in dentist's office! Mazey Eddings hit it out of the park with this sweet 'n steamy romance about dental students each wrestling with the weight of expectations. Mazey's writing is sharp and funny, with well-drawn characters that propel you through the story. I can't wait to read whatever she writes next!

A Brush With Love is the debut novel of Mazey Eddings.

It’s the story of Harper and Dan, two dental school students. They are both adorable, charming, and complex characters. Harper is in her final year of school and is preparing to leave for a residency program. She suffers so much hurt from her past and has anxiety disorder, and she pushes herself so hard to be perfect. Dan is a first-year student, trying to lead his life in a different direction and uphold his father's legacy. Like Harper, he also has grief and issues that he is dealing with.

Harper and Dan are drawn to each other from the start and quickly form a unique bond. Their romance is sweet, humorous, and so heart-wrenchingly beautiful. I enjoyed Mazey's writing and felt that the depiction of anxiety and the emotional journeys of both characters were authentic and personal.

The dental school setting was a first for me and it was refreshing. I hope all of Harper and Dan's friends get their own stories and look forward to reading Lizzie and Rake’s story next.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

Wow! This was amazing and I loved every minute of it! From Dan and Harper’s meet cute, I was hooked. Their chemistry was undeniable.

I loved all the elements of dentistry/dental school. That’s not something I’ve ever seen before in romance. I appreciates the anxiety rep and really wanted to hug Harper. Dan was swoon worthy. I loved how he supported Harper and tried to be just his friend. I love when an author can have me laughing out loud and then wanting to hug the main character. It was hard to see Harper really struggle with her anxiety. I also really enjoyed how they took space and both worked on themselves. I’m so glad I have this preordered and can’t wait to read all of Mazey Eddings’ upcoming releases!

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