Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. Do you like Hallmark movies? Books that reference pop culture things like Gillmore Girls and actors/actresses who are Hallmark regulars? If so, you will definitely enjoy As Seen on Tv. Where this movie differs from the movies is that some of the challenges Adina and Finn face are heavier than the challenges the movies typically have (for example: Finn’s alcoholic father who has been consumed by grief for 15 years). But we are still left with an ending fitting for a Hallmark movie. If you need a fast, fun (for most past, even though there are some heavier parts) then make sure you check this out.

This was adorable. Quick read that I appreciated. The idea was good and so fun to read. I rolled my eyes, chuckled, and even cringed a few times- perfect RomCom mix. I loved how this basically called out Hallmark for setting an unrealistic expectation, but still acknowledged that love itself is not unattainable (especially when both partners work for it). I liked how Finn wasn’t a perfect love interest until he worked through his baggage/trauma and gained some self awareness. Plus props to Adina for recognizing what she wanted in a relationship and not bending on what she deserved- even when her idea of a dreamy small town/romance shifted.

18+ the spice wasn’t as good as other scenes I’ve read but definitely better than a lot out there. Plus there is more than 1 spicy scene.


Special thanks to Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this digital ARC.

Loved this Gilmore girls meets sex in the city vibes book!!!! It was fun and a very fast read for me!!!

As soon as I started reading As Seen on TV, I felt like I was the target audience of this book. Like the protagonist, Adina, I am a Jew in my 20s living in NYC. Also like Adina, I absolutely love Gilmore Girls and was drawn in by the references to one of my favorite TV shows.

Jewish representation is books is so important to me. Adina’s identity as a Jew is treated in a way that feels very real. She is a Jew who eats bacon and doesn’t go to synagogue often. However, Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Passover and traditions around them are still very significant to her. I loved that As Seen on TV includes a moment at a Rosh Hashanah dinner. It feels appropriate since Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and Adina is seeking a fresh start throughout the story.

Finn is a phenomenal love interest. It is hard as a reader not to fall in love with him. I mean, he only took the job in Pleasant Hollow as a gateway for a project building low income housing. He not only supports Adina and gives her advice when she is struggling to find an angle for her story on Pleasant Hollow, but he drives two hours each way just to have a holiday meal with her mother. Of course, he is not perfect (who is?), but I loved getting to learn more about Finn as Adina does.

There message of the book echoes Wizard of Oz as it reminds readers (and Adina) that there is no place like home. As much as she was eager to leave NYC to go to Pleasant Hollow, Adina finds renewed appreciation for the Big Apple when she takes some time away. As someone who is looking into moving out of NYC myself, this certainly struck a chord with me.

It is a rare romance novel where parental relationships are so central to the storyline. Adina lives with her mother, and she wants to make sure her story on Pleasant Hollow is successful to keep her mother from losing their apartment. It is clear Adina’s mother wants her daughter to move beyond being a barista and spin instructor (she even tells Adina that “some adulting is in order”), but she also is determined to provide Adina with the support she needs to get there. Finn’s relationship with his father provides a stark contrast to the one Adina has with her mother. Even so, he is a fiercely loyal son who just wants to do what’s best for his dad.

As Seen on TV feels like a warm hug on a cold day. It made me silmultaneously grateful to be a New Yorker and eager to rewatch Gilmore Girls and immerse myself in small town Stars Hollow.

A charming rom com about a city girl who follows her made-for-TV romance dreams to a small town. Funny, relatable, and a must-read book!

This was a quick and easy read. I loved the characters and Adina's quest to find a true Hallmark story to write about.
I didn't love Finn at first, but quickly realized everyone has some depth to them beneath what is visible to the eye.
The ending was enjoyable, maybe a bit cheesy , but fitting to the book. I would recommend this to any romance lover.

Overall, I did enjoy the book and would recommend it. That said, the character of Adina really frustrated me and did need some more work. The character of Finn is really what kept me reading, and I didn't care about Adina, only finding faults with her. Having enjoyed about 60-70% of the book, I'd recommend it, but with the warning that you'll have to overlook Adina in the majority of it.

As Seen on TV is a fun Rom-Com about a young journalist who is done with dating in New York City. She decides that she will fall in love in a small town like the ones in the Hallmark movies. In those small towns, there are always harvest festivals, delightful quirky characters and plenty of desirable single men., When a big -city real estate magnet targets the tiny town of Pleasant Hollow for development, Adi thinks that she has found the perfect story that will help her get her promotion and maybe find her dream man. But the town isn't exactly the pleasant town with festivals like in the Hallmark movies. and the townspeople aren't too upset about the development. There is an eligible single man in town who happens to be the one in charge of the development. This is a good story that I recommend.

A lot if this was really cute. I liked the town of Pleasant Hollow and it's grumpiness. And I enjoyed Adina and Finn. But they also got on my nerves a lot too. They were a little too uncertain for my liking but that is just me. All in all it was a fun read about what Hallmark has made people think a small town is and what it can actually be like.

It took me a while to finish the book. I practically pushed myself to finish the book. I think for me it didn’t feel like a rom com especially when we see her alcoholic dad in the picture. Adina was a little annoying and I kinda wanted to stop reading because of her character.

I love a good deep romance with multidimensional characters who feel real and who I feel invested in. Unfortunately, this book just fell a bit flat for me. I did not find myself caring too much what happened to our main characters and it just didn't hit me in "the feels." This was still a cute book, but not one that I will remember in the months to come.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with this book in exchange of an honest review. I honestly really enjoyed this book. After a period of disappointment from various books, this book took me out of my reading slump. I appreciated the various Gilmore girls references and the small town vibe without it being too unrealistic to enjoy. I thought the author had a very clever take on feeding into the Hallmark feel of the story while also acknowledging the unrealistic expectations of that trope. The characters were well developed and incredibly likable. I will be looking forward to seeing this book in stores!

Boy, oh boy, I really wanted to like this book and yet it wasn't precisely bad for me it was just meh.

Sure, it's no secret that you're not in for Hallmark levels of cheesiness or shenanigans which is great, but the characters felt flat to me. I didn’t really connect with them or their romance.

As a matter of fact, the romance felt off to me. Adi and Finn did have chemistry and there were some really good moments between them but overall their relationship felt rushed and yes, at times a little forced. Let’s just say I wasn't cheering them on or all that invested in the will they won't they.

The book had some good moments and I loved the friendship between Kate and Adi, as well as Adi's relationship with her mom but it lacked a little something for me.

Congratulations to author Meredith Schorr. More than a romance, a romp. Thoroughly entertaining.page turner.

As someone who enjoys their fair share of Hallmark movies I really enjoyed this book! The way that the differences between the expectations given by movies and the reality of real life way shown was done in a way that made the story all the sweeter! This modern love story showed that even if it’s not what you originally expected it can still be worth the work!

Adi, an NYC journalist waiting on her big break and ready to find Hallmark-esque love, is thrilled when her editor agrees to let her cover a big city real estate mongol developing in Pleasant Hollows, a little town outside of NYC. She's going to get her big break while enjoying all things small town living, and maybe even meet the man of her dreams!

Adi quickly learns though that the residents of Pleasent Hollows aren't so pleasant, and that Pleasent Hollows is nothing like the small towns of her beloved Hallmark movies. The only upside is Finn, the handsome - but complicated - foreman of the real estate agency she hoped to bring down. Adi is in for the surprise of her life: maybe forever love doesn't need to be like the movies.

While I don't think this will be a fav of the year, this was a cute rom com with a sweet ending. I had a bit of trouble connecting with Adi, but I loved the rest of the characters. I was tempted to DNF at about 40% when the book was dragging a bit, but I'm glad I didn't: the ending was surprising and adorable and worth waiting for!

Adina has always liked the idea of a small-town life. Think cheesy movies straight up from your typical romance comedy movies found in Hallmark or your cozy show like the Gilmore girls. Then something sparked in her when she found out that new condos were being built in Pleasant Hollow. After all, she was stood up once again and figured that a change could be good for her. What if she compared what it's like living in a small town versus where she was now? She was in for a rude awakening when she realized that small-town men weren't as chivalric as they were portrayed in the movies or books. Ooops!

This book was absolutely cute, and had a bit of a realistic approach to small towns. Those Hallmark movies always made me think that the love of my life was just a small-town away, but that's definitely not true! Overall, I liked that it was a cozy read and quite light-hearted. There were definitely some steamy parts here which I was not prepared for, but definitely interesting! I'm just glad that Alina was able to sort out her problems and ultimately found the love she was looking for. I would definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a feel-good book.

This delightful, funny rom com was just what I needed on a cold winter day. I love everything about Adina Gellar. She's goal-oriented, driven and hopelessly romantic. The plot is familiar and yet not predictable, the references to Hallmark movies and beloved TV shows keep the story light and fun, and the Jewish representation seals the deal. I truly enjoyed rooting for Adina to get her happy ever after. I will read anything and everything that Meredith Schorr writes.

As someone who has always enjoyed Hallmark movies and romanticized the small town life I loved this book. Not because it was exactly like each of those stories but because it showed that life isn’t always going to be like that. It was messy and complicated and both characters were able to admit when they were wrong. Something I like to see just as much as the cookie cutter holiday tropes. The combination of a nice light read with real characters was a delightful surprise. I’m excited to see more from this author!

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

I ended up putting this book down at the 56% mark. I struggled with the immaturity of Adina and her naivety towards small town living. I also had a feeling who Finn was from the moment she stepped on his construction site , so there wasn't much surprise there.