Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was very sweet and a charming read, especially when Josh was around. I felt that all the characters were very lovable and funny. Gemma was absolutely adorable, but at times infuriating because of the miscommunication she had with several other characters, but I also think that is what made the book so good.

This was so adorable and sweet!
This book gave me all the feelings especially by the end.
I felt it was a real and raw portrait of fertility issues so beware of that before going in if that's a sensitive matter for you.
Gemma was such a sweet character and watch her go through the things she does and with so many toxic people around her broke my heart a little bit.
Josh... only when I finished the book I realized this wasn't double pov because somehow through Gemma's narration he HAD a voice and I absolutely loved it.
I really enjoyed this book so if you want something sweet and fun but also with real life struggles this is for you.


Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review

2.5⭐️/2🌶

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to review this book.

Josh and Gemma Make a Baby had plenty of good ideas, a premise filled with opportunities to strengthen the bond between the protagonists and I was buckled up for wherever the ride would take me. I enjoyed the repartee between Josh and Gemma as they navigated unspoken tension leftover from their built-in history. I also enjoyed following Gemma's fertility journey and the honest portrayal of the process.

However, I was distracted by the attempt at a love triangle with another character and the excessive focus on that relationship detracted from building a connection between the protagonists. I also found the female MC, Gemma, to be written inconsistently - a woman who doesn't cuss and fills in curse words with comical alternatives but somehow unabashedly engages in public sex? I wasn't buying it. I also hated how the negative body talk surrounding her body went unresolved. In fact, plenty was unresolved and was not communicated and it was clearly just to lengthen the plot and create arbitrary conflicts which were then conveniently resolved. Perhaps a dual POV would have come in handy in this case.

Like I said, plenty of good ideas, but ultimately, it didn't fully land.

I LOVED this! I love the fake trope so much, and this was no exception. Josh and Gemma's history only added to the beauty of their story. This had great side characters (like Gemma's fertility friends), twists and turns I didn't see coming, and main characters you fall in love with and root for. This is my first Sarah Ready book I've read before, and I definitely won't be my last. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read it in exchange for an honest review.

Sarah Ready’s book was so heartwarming, beautiful and at times quite funny. Gemma is a lovable and relatable main character. In addition, Josh is a sweet and patient partner for Gemma. This book will have you grinning from cheek to cheek a recommended read for anyone who loves a happily ever after!

4,5 Stars
This book was really great - I laughed, I cried and probably smiled through the vast majority reading it. Gemma decides to take life into her own hands and have a baby through IVF due to some health complications. She needs a donor and who better than Josh - her brother's best friend and stable constant in her life. Little does she know Josh has been in love with her. Although this books deals with fertility - a sensitive hard subject - especially to women readers, I thought it was very tasteful and thoughtful. Seriously this was so cute! I would recommend to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance.

Thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you like Romcoms this book is for you. Is a very simple story but so cute and kinda cheesy and exactly what I expected. Is super lovely and funny and a little bit spicy.
I really like it and am so excited to read more books of the author.

Gemma has stage four endometriosis, and can only conceive through IVF. When she gets fed up with her mother's attempts to set her up with men she has no interest in, she decides to do the IVF as a single mother-- and Josh is the perfect candidate. He's her brother's best friend, he's got great genes, and there's no chance of her accidentally falling for him.
But Josh isn't exactly what she expected. And her hot, successful boss, whose inspirational quotes got her through the hardest time of her life, suddenly isn't quite measuring up to the father of her future child.
Josh and Gemma make a baby is a beautiful story about finding yourself, finding friendship, and being brave enough to go after what you actually want.

This is my first book by author Sarah Ready…. and boy am I ready for more of her books or what 😊 Gemma Jacobs is a quirky clumsy positive person who finds the silver lining in all that happens around her. Her new year resolution is to have a baby but the twist in the story is that Gemma is single and is suffering from endometriosis which makes IVF her only chance at fulfilling her dream. She is looking for a sperm donor who is not faceless or nameless…. enter Josh Lewenthal Gemma’s childhood crush and her brother’s best friend. Gemma describes Josh as the house plant who is always there around but never ever given any importance to.

Gemma has been badly hurt in her past relationship and her divorce with Jeremy left her damaged. She wants a clear and defined relationship with the father of her child and wants to avoid any kind of emotional baggage. She thinks she is mature and professional enough to pull through with her plans.

I listened to the whole book in just one sitting. It’s a typical Mills and Boon Romcom. The book is funny witty and really hits the spot. Having gone through IVF myself I totally understood where this was coming from…… the mood swings, the anger, the jabs, the pain, the loss, the miscarriages. But the hilarious take on IVF was something I personally think every person undergoing it needs. The easter egg hunt had me laughing like a mad woman. I wish I could read the book ten years back when I was going through the same. I wish my doc was as cool as Dr Ingraham. 😉 The book was read by Erin Mallon….. I loved her!!!! Currently I am looking for Lime Jello…. I just must have it.

I want to thank Netgalley and Swift and Lewis Publication for the free ALC of the book. Also a big thanks to Sarah Ready and Erin Mallon for the wonderful read. I would rate the book a 5/5.

I originally saw Josh and Gemma Make a Baby on a Goodreads' giveaway so I was super excited I finally got my hands on it. I was expecting a good book and that's exactly what I got and then some. I loved the dynamic between Josh and Gemma. I would definitely check out some trigger warnings for infertility, IVF and miscarriage.

I want to thank the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book for a honest review!

I really liked this book. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. I especially liked the inspirational quotes that are given. This book also made me realize that sometimes we judge people too quickly. An important issue like infertility is discussed which is usually sidelined in literature. Overall, it is a wholesome book.

First time reading a book by the author Sarah Ready. I was given the opportunity by Netgalley to review this and I thought why not. I've been in the mood for YA/rom-com books. I loved everything about this book. The banter between Josh & Gemma has everything to do with lime. Plus I learned so much about IVF and the trials of what so many couples have to go through.

My friends and I have always said that if we weren’t settled with a man by a certain age, we were just going to forget the man and start a family on our own. And that’s exactly what Gemma does in this book. Even though this book covers some sensitive topics such as infertility, the struggles of IVF, and miscarriage, it’s written in a way that allows readers to relate to the material without feeling too heavy. Sarah Ready was able to keep it a lighthearted, relatable, cute read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really quick read. I enjoyed it more than I expected to as pregnancy tropes are absolutely not my thing. But this was so cute!

I enjoyed the accurate representation of endometriosis, infertility and IVF. The ups and downs, the difficulties and the wins.

All of the chubby comments about the protagonist made me cringe every time, especially when used in conjunction with her infertility to make it seem like she wasn’t worthy of love and then she believed it! Heartbreaking, but I was glad to see development beyond this. The fact that she’s relentlessly called chubby also had me questioning why there is a very tiny petite woman on the cover.

The title seems lazy. It’s literally just ✨the plot✨ I really think it could have been more clever. I genuinely would have skipped this book if I went off of title alone, but I’m sure it will cause others to grab it for the same reason.

Overall I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my time reading this book. Josh Lewenthal is a swoon worthy book boyfriend!

This is the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last. I really enjoyed this book. The characters were very well drawn and the author made me care about their lives. Lovely romance.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review the book. This was an ok read. Didn't grip me but ok

The title of this book had me intrigued from the beginning. I read books before about a women asking her male friend to help her have a baby but none of those included infertility issues. I loved all the character details including lots of raw real emotional moments. Infertility can be a touchy subject but I felt the author did a good job. The first 30% was a little slow for me but I was hooked after that. It was a little cheesy at times but oh so cute!

My first book from this author and you bet its not going to be the last book.

I knew it! Who else guessed correctly the new year resolution for Josh?

I love how the author managed to make us laugh yet tackle some serious issues. We get to see the process of Emma getting a baby and I love the womance of the fertility support group. Its so heartwarming to see female from different background and personality helping and encouraging each other.

And of course we cant forget about the romance. Josh is going to be the best husband and dad.

This book caught my eye on Netgalley (mostly because the title is so blunt and direct, lol), and I wasn't too sure what to expect. First of all, I will say that I don't think this book will sit well with those who have trigger warnings around infertility, IVF, endometriosis, or similar types of life circumstances, so it's something to be aware of before considering this book. I feel that the way this scenario (undergoing IVF as a single person) is handled in the book is a bit unrealistic in its timeline and ease of access to medical care, but I could be wrong about that in the US etc.

Aside from all of that, I did find the story HILARIOUS at times, and full of some good romantic angst, and it had a super super swoony ending and a lot of heartfelt/character growth type moments that were fun to read. It was definitely an enjoyable story that pulled at my heartstrings, had unique family points, had hilarious banter and narrative, and was fun to discuss afterwards. It does require some suspension of belief in reality BUT I think that was part of the fun too, and that's what fiction is for. Would this exact romance story happen to anyone in real life? Maybe not likely, but that's fine. I also have a bit of a soft spot for the brother's best friend trope so that helped too :)
I didn't absolutely love the female lead character and some of her decisions but it also made sense why she was like that - and I loved the male lead enough to counteract that in my rating.

Long story short - this one is worth considering if you want a total escapist type romance and those triggers don't ring alarm bells for you! It's READ NOW/LISTEN NOW on Netgalley until February!

This was SO cute, I read it in 24 hours! It’s everything I thought it was going to be and so much more. I think Sarah Ready might be one of my new favorite romcom authors… she’s hilarious. This charming book is well written, packed with LOL moments and one of the sweetest romantic stories I’ve read so far this year. It took a few chapters to get into it but stick it out, it gets so much better. If you’re looking for a classic, light-hearted, quick rom-com this book is definitely for you!

**It’s important to note this book talks about infertility and the story is written to follow Gemma through her IVF journey. Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.