this book is the best book ever and I am not biases when I said it was my favorite because it was released on my birthday, Erin is such a good writer and this made me smiled and kicked my feet in the hair. I AM OBSSESED WITH BOTH Charathers

FOR BUTTER OR WORSE by Erin La Rosa was such a fun enemies-to-lovers romance! The foodie element as well was such a great touch -- it made this one very fun and unique!

Nina and Leo could not despise each other more! This was a nice twist on the typical enemies-to-lovers romcom. I’m such a foodie so I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking aspect of the story. This story is told by both the POVs of Nina and Leo. Both characters were relatable and made this story a great read! It was full of witty comments and snarky responses.
The book also tackles Mental Health. Leo has anxiety and we get to walk through this story with him and his struggle with mental health. As someone with anxiety, I found it very accurate and relatable (even though mental health can be different for everyone).
This book tackles many heavy topics (mental health, loss of a parent) but keeps the story light-hearted.

Enemies to lovers is my fav trope. The writing was very well but the story wasn't as entertaining as I would have liked it to be.

"For Butter or Worse" by Erin La Rosa is a charming and lighthearted read, perfect for those times when you need a break from more intense stories. It's a cute and fluffy book that provides a pleasant escape without demanding too much from the reader.

The story centers around two characters whose lives revolve around food, and their chemistry is delightful. The playful banter and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic create a fun and engaging atmosphere. La Rosa does a great job of weaving humor and romance together, making the interactions between the protagonists enjoyable.

However, while the book is certainly entertaining, it doesn't delve too deeply into the characters' development or explore complex themes. The plot is somewhat predictable, and the conflicts are resolved fairly easily, which can make the story feel a bit superficial at times.

Despite these shortcomings, "For Butter or Worse" succeeds in being exactly what it sets out to be: a sweet and enjoyable romance. If you're looking for a book that is easy to read and leaves you with a smile, this one is a good choice. Just don't expect too much depth or serious drama.

Overall, Erin La Rosa delivers a delightful, if somewhat fluffy, tale that is perfect for a cozy afternoon read.

Writing was great but the story was a bit boring. I think I personally wasn’t in a mood for this type of romance so I’ll definitely give this another shot later on.

Thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Erin La Rosa for this ARC.

“For Butter or Worse” is a delightful blend of baking puns and romance tropes that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. With its enemies-to-lovers and fake dating storyline, it's a fun and engaging read that kept me entertained throughout.

While the plot felt somewhat familiar, reminiscent of another baking-themed rom-com, this book has its own charm and unique twists. Nina Lyon, a talented chef determined to make her mark in the culinary world, finds herself co-hosting a cooking competition show with her ex-boyfriend, Leo O’Donnell, a restaurateur. Their on-screen chemistry is undeniable, but off-screen, tensions run high.

One of the highlights of the book was watching Nina and Leo's relationship evolve from animosity to something deeper. The moments when they let their guard down and showed their true feelings were heartwarming and authentic. However, there were parts of the book that felt a bit drawn out, detracting from the overall storyline.

Overall, “For Butter or Worse, is a fun and light-hearted read that will appeal to fans of the romance genre. The characters are engaging, the chemistry is palpable, and while it may not be groundbreaking, it's definitely an enjoyable addition to the genre.

This one was cute! Overall I didn't find it super memorable, but I did enjoy it and loved the cooking + fame concepts. I love a good enemies to lovers trope!

A clever and fun culinary romantic comedy. Perfect for when you’re in the mood for a true comfort read.

This had all the elements of a book I figured I would love, enemies to lovers/fake dating, and it involves cooking, but not only cooking but a cooking show!? I mean that's just up my alley. I felt like the first half of the book was really slow on the plot. We didn't get as much of the cooking show as I had hoped and it took me a month to get through. I was a little worried that I wasn't going to like it at all but then the last half picked up and I really enjoyed it. I liked the fake dating set up for this one and liked Nina a ton. Leo is kind of a prick but I feel like he came around in the end and did what he should have done all along. Overall, will be continuing the series.

I loved this book! It's well-written, enjoyable, and a great read. The author did a great job of writing in a way that captures the readers attention, and makes you not want to put it down until you're finished! I would highly recommend it!

I love a good romcom and this one was no different. I have read a few different books that take place at/in a culinary show and they always pay off. Maybe because I personally am a big Food Network. The characters in this one had really good chemistry. It's fun and heartwarming and a good light read.

One of the best enemies to lovers romances I’ve read all year! The food descriptions and the TV show added so many lovely layers to Leo and Nina’s fake dating drama.

Both characters were fully fleshed out, and I loved their journey together and personally.

Highly recommended!!!

Good book, but I personally couldn't get into it very much. It didn't suck me in and I wasn't invested enough to keep reading, though that is more due to my trope preferences rather than the quality of the writing.

This book was ok. It was an enemies to lovers trope that I am quickly realizing that I don't like that much. The plot was interesting but I never felt the connection with the characters.

DNF @ 44%. There was nothing wrong with this book, per se; however, by nearly the halfway point, I found both lead characters to be unlikable in addition to having no romantic chemistry.

I'm finally playing catch up on some if the books I got as arcs and never got around to reading and this was one of them......i wish I had read them closer to the time it came out so I could have promited it properly because omg, i loved it💖 I loved the bantering between Nina and Leo and the progression of their fake dating relationship to realizing they actually have feeling for each other. They were adorable💕

Read if you like:
~Enemies-to-lovers
~Workplace romances
~Fake Dating
~Mental Heath Rep
~Bantering
~Slow Burn

I think this book takes the prize as having two of the most infuriating MCs I've read. Both Nina and Leo were soooo stubborn and quick to jump to conclusions and assume, and Leo was especially nerve-scraping. He was SO in his feelings and sensitive. It legit got frustrating.

But the overall story was entertaining. I enjoyed the humor throughout. Loved Sophie. It was a cool enemies-to-lovers romance, overall.

I wanted to love this, but between the half dozen miscommunications and the fact that I'm not entirely sure these characters actually liked each other, I was just missing something - chemistry or banter that wasn't mean - spirited. I wanted more of a foodie romance and less drama, but there was a loooot of drama. A lot.

Not gonna lie, I'm kind of mad that this one didn't really work for me.

It has a lot of good tropes, but unfortunately those were all stacked against one element that never works for me: reality TV. I don't enjoy reality TV at all.

I don't know what it is, but 99% 0f reality TV just really grates on my nerves. So it wasn't all that shocking it didn't work for me here, but I'm still bummed about it.

It's better than a lot of enemies-to-lovers romances in that the relationship wasn't so painfully toxic that I ended the book wondering if they even liked each other, but it also didn't really fully feel like they were ever actually enemies anyway. The enemies part just resolved super quickly, very rom-com pacing.

The banter was good though. The writing too. I wouldn't mind reading some of this author's other work, I think.