Unfortunately, this book was just decidedly fine. I am a huge Gilmore Girls fan and dabble in the occasional Hallmark movie - so the marketing definitely got me on this one. Unfortunately, I just truly disliked the heroine; while she was ambitious and gritty, it seemed she was completely unrealistic and immature.

This book had so much to work with, with the potential of zany side characters - but I really just found myself struggling to pick up the book and finish. Overall, nice escapism, but not something I'll be running to recommend to others.

I’m a marketing and publicity intern at Forever Publishing, so I am reading this for work. May post full review later.

There is just so much to love about this charming and delightful rom-com. The premise—Hallmark movie meets Gilmore Girls—was so interesting and the crisp and funny writing drew me in immediately.

Aspiring journalist (and lover of Hallmark movies and happily-ever-afters) Adina Gellar is just one big hit of an article away from securing her dream job. When she hears that a major urban developer has his eyes set on the sleepy, small town of Pleasant Hollow, she’s sure she’s found the perfect story.

Unfortunately, the town turns out to be as much of a letdown as the potential story. No one in Pleasant Hollow seems to care about the new development and the small town charm Adina came in search of, was nowhere to be found. She’s beginning to wonder if her trip was all for nothing, until she meets Finn, the hot project manager for the development.

Filled with memorable characters and witty banter, AS SEEN ON TV is a slow burn romance that reminds us to never judge a book (or a town) by its cover.

My thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the advance reading copy.

I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Adi Gellar is a young professional, hustling, and trying to break into journalism full-time. She learns about a small town being developed and thinks she's found her very own Hallmark movie storyline. The book follows Adi's journey to get to know the town and the people and try to fit them into her preconceived notions of what small towns are like so that she can sell a story that will get her foot in the door at a digital magazine.

It's a cute, fun story, that's an easy sweet with sweet romance. I enjoyed this book and following along as Adi learned that things aren't always what they seem. And sometimes the best story isn't the one you were looking for.

I would rate this a 4.5 our 5 stars! I did enjoy the book very much and it was an easy read, but it was slow to start for me. I would definitely recommend this to my friends for sure though!

This book is perfect for fans of Hallmark movies and shows like Gilmore Girls & Hart of Dixie. The book takes the time to showcase the realities of small towns and how they are not always like what we see in films or shows. It also features a really sweet and unexpected romance that will have you hooked from beginning to end.

This was a quick read. It’s sold as Hallmark movie meets Gilmore Girls but it didn’t quite land for me. The book’s well written, but I just didn’t connect with the main character motivations and the romance was all over the place at times. If you’re looking for a different take on small town romance give this book a read.

The cover of this book made it a must-read, but the pages inside turned it into a favorite that I'll be recommending all year long. If AS SEEN ON TV isn't already on your TBR, and you're a Hallmark romance lover with a soft spot for small towns that remind you of favorites like Gilmore Girls, if you're a fan of How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days (my FAVORITE) or have ever been disappointed your town doesn't hold an annual fall festival, tree lighting or otherwise adorable couples activity, this one is for you!

Schorr will steal your heart with her debut novel, as Adi hunts for the story to cement her career, save her home and find the guy of her dreams.

"Perhaps it was too much to ask to leave Pleasant Hollow with both a promising love life and a career, but I'd be damned if I left without at least one of them."

In my opinion, this book had the perfect amount of steam, with a realistic vision of what it's like to be a single lady trying to find love in the big city while dreaming of being swept off your feet with the grand gesture romance. It made me so happy to find the consenting, respectful relationship Adi and Finn created from the very beginning, something I felt was written in a way I hadn't come across before.

The cast of characters introduced in each aspect of their lives added to the story, full of comic relief, drama, and interesting personalities that I couldn't get enough of. Even the tough situations, were beautifully written, giving them places to grow and give hope.

I fell in love with all the references to things I loved, and am so excited for more readers to pick up this adorable romance, that left me with such warm fuzzy feelings and joy, I hope others feel the same!

Thank you Forever Publishing for providing an advance copy to read and review.

Adina is a down on her luck journalist who decides to follow a property development story in a small New York town for the promise of a promotion. While in Pleasant Hollow she meets Finn, who is more integral to the story then Adina realizes. As Adina struggles to write her article, she becomes closer to the community and Finn. Can their burgeoning relationship survive Adina’s story and the transformation of Pleasant Hollow? This was such a fun read, I enjoyed all the Hallmark and pop culture references!

Loved this cozy Rom-Com. It definitely got a little slow like Gilmore girls, but picked up a lot in the last 25%! Would still recommend though!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Netgalley & Forever (Grand Central Publishing)!

Part-time journalist Adina Gellar needs the perfect story to achieve her dream job. She comes across what appears to be a small town about to be taken over by big city developers but looks can be deceiving. The town of Pleasant Hollow is not quite what she expected and now she has to salvage her story or lose her job.

The plot of As Seen On TV sounded so interesting but it just fell flat for me. There were just too many conflicting plot points. Surely a journalist would do more research before just showing up in a town she’s never been to. Adina was fed up with dating and wanted to concentrate on her job but fell into Finn’s arms after the most minor inconvenience. The characters’ compatibility seemed to be based purely on the fact that they were both outsiders to the small town. Both Adina and Finn’s backstories could have been developed more.

Although I think the book was a little too long, I did enjoy the ending. The author wraps up everything nicely with a sweet final chapter.

I really enjoyed enjoyed plot of As Seen on TV, but I just couldn't connect with the main characters Adina. She came across as far too immature. Maybe it's because I am from a small town, but I think common sense would tell you that small towns aren't going to be like the movies, and it took her way too long to come to terms with that. I did really like Finn though and wished I had been able to learn more about him.

Are you obsessed with Hallmark movies about a big city woman moving into a small town saving something or other and finding TRUE LOve? Are you?
Well this book might maybe be a book for you.
Adina is a struggling writer ( like I’m not kidding our girl is also a spin instructor and a barista) trying to get her BIG break in the online magazine world. When a big Conglomerate decides to build a HUGE new housing development in a tiny town. Adi decides to write about how big companies destroy small town life. So she heads to this small town to get the dirt and maybe even stop the project. In her head she scripts a whole hallmark movie of how this would happen. She might even meet a hunky town guy and fall madly in love.
Her dreams are crushed when she arrives because she finds that not only are the people nothing like the movies. They are seem to be looking forward to the housing. So now Adi must scramble to figure out a new angle for her story or JUST MAKE ONE UP.
Here lies my problem with the book. Adi’s obsession with fictional small towns is charming at first. But COME ON! no one believes Stars Hallow is real. Also she’s terrible at her job. She constantly assumes and never checks before jumping to conclusions. When we eventually do meet the love interest ( in the bed and breakfast SHES staying at), she’s excited she’s found her small town hunky dude and starts planning their romance. Only to be angry later when she finds he is actually the guy in charge of the new development. Like GIRL! You meet him at the hotel!! Anyhow
This book is not terrible but I would not say YOU HAVE TO READ IT ASAP.
Oh I got this book for free in return for an honest review from NetGalley

Adina is city girl with idealized views of romance. She moves small town in search of her real life Hallmark movie. She soon finds out it is nothing compared to what she’s seen on tv. This is an adorable light and feel good rom-com. I really enjoyed Schorr's writing style and her humor. However the chemistry between Adina and Finn felt a bit forced.

Overall, It was a cute story. If you like Hallmark movies I think you will enjoy.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was so cute.
Adina is a freelance journalist trying to get a job in journalism at an online magazine. She pitches a story when she hears about a small town where's big business is going to be building high rise apartments.

She just knows that this town has to have a problem with that. After all, isn't every small town like the Hallmark ones and Gilmore Girls? She will come to find out that they aren't. But she does meet a local, Finn, who turns her world upside down.

I loved the premise of this. It was so fun and sometimes so laughable at how NOT Hallmark-y this town is. I like the banter and chemistry that Adi and Finn have. I got mad at Finn in regards to his relationship with his dad.... especially when Adi meets him. I really liked Adi's mom, who's really funny.

Definitely not the last book I'll read by this author!

I thought this one was really good. I loved the banter and both main characters quite a bit. Can’t wait to pick up a copy.

What a cute, fun book. Easy and quick read and great debut from this author. Laugh out loud funny in some parts and also heartwarmingly relatable!

rating: 3.5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
genre: romance, woman's fiction

Let's just jump right in shall we? I read this book with a couple of friends, and here are a few fun quotes from our discussion:

"Has Adina ever been outside before?"
"Does Adina know how to be a journalist?"
"Who in their right mind assumes all small towns are like the movies?"

Adina goes to a small town a couple of hours outside of New York City to follow a story about how a big developer is putting in some luxury apartments. She suggests to her editor that she should write about how angry the residents are about their Hart of Dixie being ruined. But, PLOT TWIST: The town isn't angry. The town doesn't care. The town doesn't have knitting marathons or home baked pies or friendly inn-keepers that want to set you up with their grandson.

Out of curiosity: why would she not investigate the story before pitching it?
Why wouldn't she just tell the editor it wasn't going to work once she got there instead of trying to convince an entire town they were Stars Hollow and really wanted to participate in a town-wide exercise initiative?

Now, what I LOVED was how Finn was the counter-balance to Adina's Hallmark crazy. He played along with her and directed her to the town's "hot spots" and then showed up later to poke fun that it wasn't what she expected. But with all that poking, obviously, the pair fall for each other. Their banter really was fun and their dates were absolutely adorable. He really tried to play into her fantasy of the idyllic small town, even if some of those plans were foiled.

Don't get me wrong - this book (or at least the last half of it) was hilarious and very well done! I loved Schorr's writing style and her humor! Once Adina moved out of her pie-scented haze, she was really a dedicated and motivated journalist. I just wish the fog had cleared earlier in the book.

Adina is an aspiring journalist from New York City who hears of a developer coming to a small town close by. After pitching an article idea to her boss, Adina heads out to Pleasant Hollow in search of a Hallmark-esque story to write about. However, when Adi gets there, she realizes that things aren’t always as perfect as they seem on TV. Then she meets Finn, who works for the developing company, and Adi’s wonders whether she might have found her own happily-ever-after.

Adi is such a relatable character, and I really enjoyed her stories. Adi is driven and determined to fulfill her dream of being a journalist. She juggles a lot of responsibility and faces real-world issues like raised rent, living in a pricey city, working several jobs to make ends meet, and more. I liked her ambition, though some of her actions and decisions were a bit immature and frustrating at times. She is naïve, but I like that she stands up for herself. Adi also loves Hallmark movies, which is so cute considering she begins to experience her own Hallmark-ish romance. She’s funny and hopeful, and she has some great relationships in her life.

Adi’s relationship with her mother has total Gilmore Girls vibes, which was great. I love this mother-daughter duo. They are so close and staunch supporters of each other. They gain comfort from each other, and their bond is lovely. Finn, Adi’s love interest, is another intriguing character who goes through a lot throughout the story. I liked Finn. He has such admirable and worthy goals, and he sounds almost too good to be true.

The growing romance between Adi and Finn is another part of the story I enjoyed. They have a lot of chemistry, and I like that their road to happily-ever-after has several bumps. Finn has some issues that he needs to work through, and his backstory reveals a lot about his struggles. Their relationship isn’t perfect, but it’s clear Adi and Finn care for each other, and there are parts of their relationship, especially toward the end of the story, that are super sweet and cute.

Overall, I thought this was a charming story. It’s a quick and light read with a cute romance and great relationships. I read it after a particularly heavy book, and it was the sweet, light read that I needed. I think readers who enjoy contemporary romance or rom-coms will probably enjoy the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Billed as a sort of anti-Hallmark story, As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr (in stores June 7) was meant to show that romance is not always sunshine and rainbows and cute misunderstandings like it seems on TV. And though this story portrayed a side of Adina and Finn’s love story that a Hallmark movie wouldn’t have, all the marks of made-for-television special were still there—falling in love in a matter of days, strange career developments and, spoiler alert, a happily ever after.

I powered through this book in a matter of mere hours because the plot did some twisty things that I found interested and because Schorr is a really good writer, but I had a really hard time getting past Adina’s immaturity. It could be because I know the industry well, but she’s 25 and claims to be a budding journalist, but she’s never really written a true reported story before (it seems) and when her pitch didn’t end up matching what she wanted, she tried to create the story she wanted, which is not the mark of someone who actually wants to follow the story and be a journalist. She also lives in New York City, she didn’t have to have her whole career balance on one digital publication—there are literally hundreds (thousands?) that she could be pitching at all times. I work in the magazine industry and though at 25 I hadn’t had a meteoric rise or anything, I was already on my third promotion, comfortably in the middle of a masthead, and not still learning how to do the basics of my job. This story would have been more believable for me if she were closer to 21—but then I know the love story wouldn’t have worked as well. The epilogue was a little bit cheesy and unnecessary, I thought, but I also know someone who has had that exact experience, and I know it went nothing like that. (Vague, but trying to stay spoiler-free.)

Despite Adina’s flaws, I did enjoy her relationship with Finn, her mother, and even her best friend Kate, even though she was also going a little bit overboard to find Adina a boyfriend. As I mentioned, there were some little twists that I didn’t see coming that fleshed out the story nicely and that kept me reading. There was a comparison to Gilmore Girls in the blurb that I think is overpromising something, but if you like Hallmark-type romances and are looking for a well-written story about people falling in love, there’s definitely something in this for you.

3 STARS