Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. This was a phenomenal read and a quick one too! Loved the premise of falling in love over editing notes without knowing who is making them. This was a clean slow burn romance and I appreciate that so much! Very witty dialogue and great supporting characters. I will definitely read more by this author!!!!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I am obsessed with bookish books, and a total sucker for anything even remotely resembling You've Got Mail, so I definitely had very high expectations for this one.
I really enjoyed the story as a whole, but the romance to me felt a little flat. There wasn't much tension at all and you couldn't feel them actually falling for each other, you were just kind of told it was happening. It felt like there was too much other stuff going on in the book for the relationship to feel like a main plot? Readers got to know Olivia, Lyla, and Ferris more than we got to know William, which was upsetting because from what we did see of him I really loved him.
If you're in the mood for a book about books, this book is perfect for you! 10/10 would recommend. This book perfectly captures the feeling of being a book lover.
However, if you're looking for a romance I'd say it's a 7/10. The spark just wasn't there
Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson--Fiction for the arc!!

*3.5

i'm gonna say this upfront, this is like tell me three things but adult fiction & about authors/editors. it's rly cute.

meet me in the margins follows savannah, an editor for a small publishing house in nashville. the love interest, will, just came from nyc to help with the family business (the publishing house). savannah secretly working on her own romance novel and finds inspiration within a hidden room in the publishing house. one day, she leaves behind her manuscript and returns only to discover someone has written notes in the margins. at first, she's defensive, but then she realizes that she needs this mystery editor's comments after all. and then the comments take a turn to the romantic, and savannah finds herself falling for one person on the pages and a different one in real life...

when i tell you this book gives me tell me three things energy, i'm not lying. the relationship between savannah and will is so beyond cute. their banter and their dynamic is so entertaining and adorable. swoon!!! will is definitely a "i hate everyone but you" type and savannah's the only one who can get behind his shell.

i found the plot about savannah writing her own romance novel pretty interesting. there's an important comment about why savannah writes romance (because she wants to show the happy endings of perfectly normal, flawed people with a normal, flawed relationship, and she feels like sometimes romance novels "presume instant attraction magically leads to a lifetime of happiness"), and i really liked that.

my favorite part of the book was the romance and especially the mystery editor aspect, and i wish we got more of that. the mystery editor thing only began to play a bigger role about halfway through, and savannah's relationship with will also took some time to ramp up, and i would've liked to see more of that. i think sometimes the different plotlines (savannah's job, her novel, the mystery editor, will, sav's relationship with her sister) got lost in each other.

overall, cute read!

ps: this book is pretty clean (no spice)

TW: negative body image/comments about weight

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book is about the slow-burning romance between Savannah, an editor of a small publishing company, and Will, the son of the owner of that company. Will left the publishing company that he worked for in New York and now, he’s the publisher of his family’s company. Savannah, broke and living in a spare bedroom of her younger sister-turned-to-be-the-fiancé-of-Savannah’s-ex’s place, has been secretly working on her romance manuscript to send to another big time editor. I really loved the idea that publishing companies most likely have these advance reader copy (ARC) rooms (I would definitely die out of happiness to be surrounded by free books). Savannah hides her manuscript in that room and the next time she comes back for it, she finds out someone has read a few pages and written notes on the margin. The entire book revolves around the back and forth between Savannah and the mystery editor and in the end, she finally finds out who it is. The romance between the main characters is very innocent and refreshing. I think it could be a series because I couldn’t wait to learn how their relationship ensues.

This was a really cute and nice rom-com, quick and easy to read. I enjoyed it, especially the writing style which made this book very pleasant to read. I didn't even realize I finished it, I got through it quite fast.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Savannah Cade is an editor in a boutique publishing house, who dreams having her own novel published. Unfortunately, romance novels are frowned upon in her workplace, and cutbacks have led to a tense environment. When she is presented with an opportunity to get her manuscript in front of a publishing legend, she needs to pull out all the stops to completely rewrite her story in time. She finds herself working with the help of a mystery editor, passing notes back and forward like kids in class. As the deadline nears Savannah finds herself drawn to both her new boss and the mystery editor in her margins.

This was a fun read. There was a bit of wish fulfillment for readers/writers - with a lead working as an editor, on track to publish a novel. While the story was sweet, the way the relationships developed felt fairly superficial... Almost like a sub-plot. The relationship with her sister and friend were some of the most prominent and developed. Overall this was a chaste novel, without steam - which is not a negative, just something to know if it's what you are looking for.

I enjoyed reading this and would recommend it to people looking for a sweet romance.

(2.5) Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this eARC! This book could have been so much better. I thought the concept was so exciting, but the execution fell flat. Obviously, it's hard to show romance blossoming over paper, but I still felt no chemistry between Savannah and "mystery man." I didn't really feel much chemistry between her and Will, either. I just wish I had, because then this book would be a hit. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

How freaking dang cute was this?! I loved this so much. The story was so incredibly sweet and adorable. I cannot wait to read more from this author!

I really, really loved this one!

How could I not love the story of an editor at a small high-brow publishing house who's writing a romance on the side?

Savannah's easy narrative in first person POV, the way she interacts with her family and co-workers, her insecurities, and her writing.

One word about Will—wow. I love how steady he is, how listens, and how well he supports Savannah without expecting anything in return.

If you love a good slow burn romance, you'll love this one.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I thoroughly enjoyed Meet Me in the Margins, and I thought it was a sweet and funny you've got mail type of story. I loved seeing Savanah's character growth as she worked on her novel. Writing makes you so vulnerable and I was impressed that she was able to take the criticism her book experienced and make it into something great. I thought the slow burn romance was very sweet and I loved watching Savanah and William get to know each other on and off the page. I loved that the setting was a publishing house because I am a sucker for books about books. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great new romance!

This adorable rom com had me hooked right away with its You’ve Got Mail vibes.
Set in Nashville in the world of publishing. Our main character is a hopeful author and starts exchanging notes on her manuscript with a mystery editor. The dialogue between the two is charming and witty. The tension between love interests perfect. There is angst and problems to overcome but nothing over the top or super frustrating for a reader which was so refreshing in a rom com.
It was a sweet and light hearted romance that kept me well entertained and wishing it wasn’t over. Thanks to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for sending me a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you to Net Galley for letting me read Meet me in the Margins.. This was a cute, charming story. Kinda slow but a very fast paced and easy read. I liked the use of the main character being in the publishing industry so that was kinda cool. The characters were all good and had connections to one another. There was fun and a little bit of romance but not too much which I felt would have been nice if there would have been more romance involved. Most of the book I felt was predictable.
Overall it was a cute read.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Meet Me in the Margins.

This book made my bookworm heart so happy! I loved all the bookish references for my fellow book lovers. I was instantly hooked when I picked this one up. I loved the witty writing and found myself smiling throughout, I enjoyed the humour and it was overall such a cute, wholesome read.

I was expecting it to be an enemies to lovers romance (which I’m not always the biggest fan of) so I was very happy that it actually turned out to be more of a friends to lovers story. Although I’m a fan of some spice, I actually enjoyed that this one didn’t have any because it made a nice change from my usual reads.

I would have liked to find out abit more about Will, he was great but I felt like his character was abit surface level but I have to say I absolutely adored our MC, Savannah. She was so funny, relatable and brilliant. I was rooting for her throughout and could not be more proud of her by the end of the book.

I’d highly recommend this one if your looking for a feel good, romance book set in the publishing industry.

Well I wasn't quite prepared for this one! A book about books - go figure (love).

Savannah Cable is an assistant editor at Pennington Press, a struggling publisher of non-fiction and literary reads. She loves her job and is one of the few employees maintained after a restructure. What she dreams about though is writing her own romance novel. We see her indecision in the early chapters as she sends off her manuscript and gets a rejection email with some suggestions. When she leaves the manuscript in a room infrequently visited at work, she returns to find her manuscript has been edited. What ensues is a delightful backwards and forwards between Savannah and her mystery editor, with her daylight hours spent looking for clues as to who he (its revealed it's an he very early so not a spoiler). There's a couple of possibilities but Savannah is mindful of her steadily growing feelings for William Pennington, the owner of Pennington Press' son. The question is whether Savannah can reconcile the feelings she has for the the two men in her life and fulfil her writing dream at the same time.

This book was quite the fun read. A great premise, a little mystery regarding who the mystery editor is, a great best friend in Layla who says all the things you were thinking but weren't game to say. There's family who treat Savannah terribly, and she puts up with it in rather wholesome though naive way, as well as a certain cluelessness in her character that's a little hard to reconcile. The banter was nice and it tends towards tension, however I think a whole lot more could have been made of it.

Will appeal to people who like:
1. Multiple potential suitors providing the mystery.
2. Stoic male character with a hint of ruggedness and commitment to family obligations.
3. Gentle good girl female character with a cheeky streak, also committed to family obligations
4. Subtle romantic overtones and chemistry.

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for approving my request to read Meet Me In the Margins.

3.5 stars tending towards 4

The plot of this book is so adorable. I absolutely loved Savannah as a character. She is extremely relatable and funny. I would have loved a little more of their romance. But overall, really solid book!

I loved this Love Story! It is quirky, funny and sweet and Savannah and Will are perfect for one another.

Meet Me in the Margins is an absolute delight of a romantic comedy. Like a warm, cozy hug of a book. Savannah works at a small publishing company that specializes in rather niche interests. On the side, she is struggling to finish the romance novel she has been working on since graduating college. After years of work and a gentle rejection from one of the biggest romance publishers in the country, Savannah is determined to fine-tune her novel and get it published. With the help of a not-so friendly mystery editor, Savannah just might meet her deadline.

I loved Savannah’s personal growth throughout this book. After comparing herself to her sister, her coworkers, and Will, she is constantly belittling herself in the beginning. She always “does for family,”even if that means sacrificing her own self worth. By the end of the novel she believes in herself not only as an author but as an actual person. Also, Ferris is the absolute worst.

The romance here was very slow burn, but sweet. Savannah is careful not to blur the lines between personal and professional with her new boss, but I loved reading through the moments where Savannah and Will grow their friendship. While I was unsure in the beginning, Will ends up being a very likable character who is very good as his job. I do wish we could have see a bit more of his side story though.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for an advanced copy. I will definitely be checking out more from this author.

Savannah is writing a romance novel. Whilst working at a publishing house that most certainly does not approve of romance novels. When a mystery colleague finds her manuscript and his response is to edit it instead of turning her in, she embarks on a romance worthy of her own book.

I loved Savannah and her family dynamic, but this book definitely felt more like a romance between a woman and the publishing industry than a romance between a woman and a man. Which wasn't necessarily a bad thing! The romance didn't really feel genuine though until close to the end. A quick, satisfying read for a Sunday afternoon though!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Meet Me in the Margins is a sweet story for anyone who loves love, books or Nashville. Savannah and William’s romance is set in a small publishing company. They find each other while secretly writing & editing a romance together.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for sending this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Meet Me in the Margins will be published on February 15, 2022.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this eARC in exchange for an honest book review!

If you're looking for a warm, easy romcom read that talks about bookish romance set in a literary publishing house, THIS IS THE PERFECT BOOK FOR YOU!

What I love about this book was it made me appreciate and understand the writing process of authors and how difficult it is to thrive in their world. PLUS, I love Will! I love his character, he's mysterious, complex (in a good way) and I love how there's no toxicity in him! He's just a walking green flag.

PLUS, the other supporting characters are also cute & nice! aaah I love this book and this new discovery of Melissa Ferguson (brb gonna binge-read her other books!)