A Brush with Love is an adorable debut with a unique settings and rich characters. Dan and Harper had amazing chemistry, and I adored all of the supporting characters, especially Harper's friends. I loved how Eddings managed to discuss mental health issues, grief, and sexism within the workplace while keeping this a light and tender book that feels like a safe little vacation from the real world!

Also a grocery shopping date? Yeah, I'm here for it.

Can't wait to read more from Mazey Eddings!

Attraction and lust grab a hold of a determined and studious dental student and a struggling one. The draw is messing up her orderly world and plans. The problems they encounter seem insurmountable unless something or someone breaks.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a fun book that includes romance, anxiety rep, and information about dentistry that I never would have known had I not read this book. This is definitely a cute rom-com that you'll want to have your eyes on in 2022.

A cute romantic comedy with a surprising amount of depth. The way the author handles mental illness, specifically generalized anxiety, was intelligent and respectful. I was rooting for Harper from start to finish.

Cute romance with some depth to it. Harper is an aspiring dentist who has dealt with anxiety her whole life. Her life was carefully constructed to allow her to stay in control, then she meets Dan and her walls came crashing down.

Dan grew up with an abusive father and is struggling with his own issues of guilt and being a disappointment to his late father.

All in all, a nice read. Somewhat predictable in places, but also laugh out loud funny and endearing in others.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in return for an honest review.

The way that Eddings handles mental illness is impeccable. I could feel Harper's anxiety seeping off the page, but she handled it with such care. So many readers are going to feel seen by reading this book. Dan is a delightful match for Harper - I loved his backstory.

This book made me want to ask my dentist if this is what school was like for her! A cute romantic comedy, but with real life scenarios.

This Book. This book hits different. The conversations and characters this author is able to produce is INCREDIBLE. I am SHOCKED this is a debut because its just that good.

A book that makes me laugh, tear up, and smile giddily at my screen definitely means I’ve found a winner and this book did all of that and more. I have never seen struggles with anxiety and grief along with the struggles of being a female in a male-dominated field written so personally and powerfully. It all really spoke to me and hit close to home.
This paired with the sweetest couple, Harper and Dan, made this a book that fully had me invested from the beginning. Harper and Dan’s relationship is so intricate and written so beautifully with their struggles and bond and just the way that their Love is continuous amid the challenges was beautiful. They both have their own struggles that gnaw at them in differing ways but both come out stronger and is done in a way that is so tasteful.
But, don’t get me wrong when I laughed I LAUGHED this book is just the perfect mix and makes it such a genuine joy to read honestly is one of those books that makes the heart feel good!

This book has so many intricate parts that make it the incredible powerful story it is (without being overwhelming of some aspects, as with the topics present it could easily sway) it has just the right amount of everything the author wants to say sprinkled in making it a novel I CANNOT WAIT to share with my friends when it releases in March 2022!! BIG Mazey Eddings fan after reading this and I am so excited to see what she does next!

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/ St. Martin’s Griffin for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review.

I definitely loved this book. As an anxiety sufferer I found those scenes and the struggle for perfection to be raw and vulnerable and spot on. My heart broke for Harper and the loss of her mom as well - I found her character to be extremely relatable to myself.

The meet cute seemed to happen extremely quick and the relationship spanned across the entire book which is a change from the slow development that occurs in many romance novels. Definitely not a slow burn on getting to know each other. A bit of a slow burn on the relationship side.

I did think some of the book was a bit rushed and maybe could have been developed a tiny bit more, but ultimately I would rate this book positively and recommend it to all of my friends, especially my med school colleagues looking for some fluff.

I DEVOURED THIS BOOK! It took me only 24 hours to read because I could NOT put it down. What an amazing ride this was. Without giving away too much information, this book was really just.... *chef's kiss.* Our main girl suffers from extreme social anxiety, and I adored how the offer really made this known from tiny, little snippets. Like wringing her hands together, tapping a finger, unable to look people in the eyes, withdrawing, and immediately removing herself from situations that may cause her emotional embarrassment. It was clear that the author knew what she was writing about and I loved that. It made Harper that much more real.

And Dan, oh Dan. I love Dan. He was so dorky and cute to begin with and he's just so full of... baggage. It makes for an emotional ride. AND CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE SCENE WITH JUDY THE CAT? MY FAVE!

This book is definitely going on my perma-shelf and I will be recommending to everyone I know who loves a good romance-comedy-drama. The writing was fabulous. The story was stellar. And I really, truly, cannot wait for more from this author.

THANK YOU TO THE PUBLISHER AND NETGALLEY FOR A FREE E-COPY OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR MY HONEST REVIEW!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I love a good chic lit and a beachy read. This book checked the boxes.

Was it a great book-no. Was it awful-no. It's middle of the road. I found myself skimming a lot just to skip to the dialogue.

This book is spectacular. I loved this romance between Harper and Dan because there was so much more to the story than just falling in love. Harper struggles with extreme anxiety and panic attacks - both of which are detailed in the book. I could relate to some of her feelings, and I felt the author handled this topic accurately and with sensitivity. Dan struggled with guilt and shame, which is also explored.
I loved the setting. I can't say I've ever read a book set in dental school, and it was so interesting. I enjoyed this deeper look into the profession, including looking at the racism and privilege that exists in this field.
The friends are great. I just loved Thu. I think everyone needs friends like her and Alex among with the rest. I can't wait to read her next books.

Thank you @netgalley for this ARC. It was interesting to read a book in a medical field setting. Harper is a top student at a dental school who is focused and driven and does not want anything to get in her way and distract her. Dan a first-year student at the school and after an accidental run-in he becomes her distraction. She tried to hold off on her feelings for Dan but cannot. until Harper feels out of control and her anxiety shows up and she spins out of control. They try to work through their issues and the anger Harper has a Dan. don't want to give anything away so go grab this book and find out... you won't be disappointed.

Did I just love and laugh at a book about dentistry? Okay, I totally did. I never thought I’d enjoy a book about dentists or dental students but A Brush With Love is a gem. The dialogue is terrific and witty. It’s full of heart and charming characters. I loved it! I really enjoyed Harper and Dan. Their friendship was sweet and honest, but full of insane chemistry. Honestly, I didn’t want this book to end!

I definitely requested this on accident, but it seemed so interesting in the beginning that I decided to give it a shot.

The main character's anxiety seems realistically portrayed in the first part of the book. (Note: I do not have diagnosed anxiety, so these are only my impressions as an outsider.) Once the main character starts to have feeling for her crush, though, I call BS. They don't yet know each other well, but when they're together, she has less anxiety. Since there are physical/chemical components to that, it seems like saying someone's CFS is better when they're near their crush, or their IBS isn't as bad. I don't think that's realistic, and I imagine it would be hurtful to people who do have anxiety.

It's a New Adult novel, so neither main character is honest with their friends, confronting their family issues, or very honest. A somewhat promising beginning but then more of the same 20-something problems. Not memorable.

Harper wants to be an oral surgeon and is completely focused on that goal to the exclusion of nearly everything else. Dan is in dental school out of obligation to his family though his heart is in finance. Can Harper learn to let someone in or will it it overwhelm her and ruin her carefully laid plans? Is Dan destined to fulfill his mother’s plans for his life?

A cute story but too much language with an excessive use of F which I felt lessened it’s overall impact.

This book is a light romp and so fun, while also covering mental health in a really strong way. I loved the arc of Harper and Dan and hope to see more of their friends in future books!

I received an ARC of this novel from St. Martin's Press through Netgalley. I have reviewed a lot of books and read way more than I have reviewed, but I have never reached out to an author after reading a book and I did with this story. It was terrific! I immediately wanted to tell all my friends about it, but it isn't released until March! Arrgh! So instead I will tell all of these book review readers about it.
It is the story of Harper, who is in her last year of dental school with aspirations of becoming a dental surgeon and Dan, a first year dental student with aspirations of becoming a corporate executive instead of a dentist. It would be easy to say it is a "quick read" or a "beach read" but this story is so much more than that. Harper is neurodiverse-a new term for me-which means she lives with anxiety-and other challenges that shape who she is and how she navigates relationships-often by pushing people away so they don't see how much she is impacted by her neurodiversity. Dan only sees a smart, driven and successful person he wants to be with all the time. Harper is trying her best to not really let him see the real her, for fear he couldn't love her if she wasn't the "perfect" person she was trying to become. Dan also struggles with his past and the legacy of who he is and what he needs to do -vs- what he wants to do.
What I loved, loved, loved about this novel was how the author shared this beautiful love story in a way that is unapologetic and free from making anxiety the central focus. Certainly Harper has anxiety-but she isn't anxiety-know what I mean? Mazey Eddings showed that ALL people are deserving of love and ALL people come with a past and present challenges which can make finding love a struggle, but there is a matching puzzle piece for everyone if you want to find it badly enough. This is beyond 5 stars! I will be first in line to see what Ms. Eddings writes next!

This was soooooo good. It's a literally Rollercoaster of emotions- one second you're laughing, the next you have tears streaming down your face. Mazey did an amazing job of making all of the characters so loveable. They're so real and the fact that they're dealing with things like anxiety and guilt make them so dang relatable. I absolutely loved this. I cannot wait until it comes out so I can start recommending it in store... psst... I already have!

I loved Harper and Dan together. They both had to make some changes and did so in a realistic way. While it covered some serious mental health topics, it was still a light and easy read.