I absolutely love this book and the way it explores infertility. Often, books have unpredictable pregnancies and it's nice to see struggles we actually have. It has adorable tropes and is such an easy read. I can't wait for the physical copy!

This book was an enjoyable read. The best way I can think of to describe it is a Netflix romantic comedy turned into a book. It would not surprise me at all if this was one day turned into a movie for a streaming service. It explores infertility issues in a sensitive way, has a sweet friends to lovers trope, and has a likable if predictable heroine.

If you're looking for a light weekend read, this would very likely fit the bill.

I liked it. It has unexpected story line. Both the main characters are likeable and blooming of their love was so sweet.

I liked Josh so much to the point that it seemed weird how indifferent Gemma was toward him. How she described him as a house plant, always their but not noticeable. Or it was that she dissmissed him from the beginning, painting an unlikeable image of him in her head, or maybe she was afraid of liking him!

The point is I liked it, I enjoyed reading it and now I want to read more of Sarah Ready's books.

I wasn't too sure about this book when I first saw it, but I am SO glad I read it! Josh and Gemma Make a Baby was a funny, heartfelt story about a single woman suffering from infertility, and her brother's best friend whom she asks to be her donor. She's known him for most of her life, but as she tells us, he's always been kind of like a "houseplant." This book had me laughing, crying, and everything in-between.
Josh and Gemma is a perfect light read rom com. Even though it does deal with some heavy topics (TW for infertility, miscarriage, and parent loss), there are some hilarious scenes that bring a lot of levity to it, and it is still dealt with in a serious and respectful way. The plot unfolds nicely and is easy to follow, and most of the characters are very enjoyable. I loved the women in Gemma's infertility support group and seeing their friendship grow. I did think the conflict that happened between her and them was a little out of left field and not exactly believable, but the rest of the book was so good I can forgive that.
I liked Gemma's character, but had a few issues with how other characters dealt with her. I loved that she did not have the "perfect body," but there seemed to be quite a bit of body shaming in there that she just accepted, and it wasn't really addressed until a small scene in the end. I'm glad that she finally stood up to her toxic mother, but I felt like it could have been addressed more and earlier on. However, that was also part of her character growth, so I understand.
Josh was an extremely likeable character. His major flaw is that he either treats everything as a joke or just lets it roll off his back instead of speaking up, which can tend to drive me crazy in books. Of course, they would be over way too soon if characters just came out and said what they were really feeling. :)
Another thing I liked about the book was that the chapters were actually named. Gemma works for a motivational guru, and each chapter name was a motivational quote that fit in perfectly with what happens in the chapter. Although all the quotes throughout the book used in the actual story were a bit cheesy, this was still a nice touch that I appreciated.
If this sounds like a book you might enjoy but you are on the fence about it, I highly recommend you give it a try!

I LOVED this. I'm such a sucker for a romance that has real heart to it and some genuine emotional depth, and Sarah Ready just absolutely nailed it. Gemma and Josh are incredibly compelling and easy to root for, watching them open up and their journey together was very sweet. A bit cliche at times, but that's to be expected. Overall I'd recommend this and will likely reread it when I need something sweet and cozy.

*CW: infertility, IVF, miscarriage, death of a parent


The fact that I willingly read and actually enjoyed a friends to lovers romance, I—


Not gonna lie, I was mostly attracted to this one because a lot of reviews mentioned that this book made them cry and so I was sold. Did I cry? WELL.


I didn’t know what to expect with this book, but I’m so pleased to have enjoyed it as much as I did! I will say that some parts were a bit silly(?), the kind I didn’t necessarily think were funny but pushed through (lol) and I also don’t know much about IVF and the entire process myself, so definitely don’t take my word on that experience and how well (or not well?) the author wrote it.

Gemma and Josh, however, completely stole my heart and excuse me for being giddy as HECK near the end as I am a huge “comic book nerd” and my heart was a mess!!! Agh, I wish I knew more about these two and where they are now, and I think that just speaks to how much I enjoyed them and this story!


And ok yes, yes I did cry.

I loved this book! Josh and Gemma were great characters! They had depth, were looking for meaning in life, had both been through a hard time and were coming out the other side. They were the kind of characters you root for and hope to do well! I loved watching their journey to love and I loved that it started from a young age. I feel better for having read this book. Amazing!

ARC kindly provided by Netgalley for an honest review!

Josh and Gemma Make a Baby is a great novel, very reminiscent of Bridget Jones's Diary in places. Some of the story was a bit far-fetched and could see some plot twists were a bit obvious, but still a really enjoyable read.

This was a fun romantic comedy with some genuine laugh-out-loud moments. The boy toy bit was fun and brought levity to the book. Some parts were predictable and I found Gemma a bit annoying at times, but overall it'll bring a smile to your face.

Gemma is 32, divorced and is unable to get pregnant naturally without medical help. She is also single.

One New Year's wish turns to an adventure as Gemma makes the decision to have IVF as a single mother but she has a problem- she needs a sperm donor. Gemma sets her sights on Josh (her brothers best friend, and the boy she lost her virginity too), can she convince him?

If you love Bridget Jones Diary, you will love this fast paced rom-com. This story is a great mixture of Bridget Jones mixed with Sex and the City.

I love a rom-com, and this book did not disappoint. There are times when I laughed out loud and also times I got choked up. The writing of Sarah Ready flows naturally and I was able to follow the story with ease.

There are triggers in the book of serious matters such as infertility and miscarriage, however Sarah does cover this tactfully and is able to capture the raw emotion of what some women have gone through and I find this relatable.

Overall, it was a roller coaster of emotions and the story itself takes many twists and turns. I really enjoyed this story, it was a welcomed pick me up after the Christmas Holidays.

Sarah Ready was a new author to me and I love her storyline, I look forward for more stories of her.

Gemma and Josh are both likeable. I loved their witty banter with each other. It also touched a journey of family traditions which I absolutely love. This book had me all the feelings I could feel as a human, it made me laughed so hard and cried so hard and fell in love so hard that I find it difficult to finish and put down the book. I distracted by how heartfelt this book is and it touched a lot positive thoughts. I loved how supporting the character and how vicious people can be.

I definitely love the comic signing convention, it felt nostalgia having gone to a comic convention again and have your favorite author sign it for you.


I definitely love this book. Looking forward to more!

** spoiler alert ** OH JOSH! I can’t even begin with this. I can’t tell you how much I loved reading this book. It was funny, sexy and honestly? EVERYTHING I HAVE EVER WANTED IN A STORY!

“I’ll adopt a three-legged dog from a shelter and name him Tripod” WHEN I TELL YOU I CRIED AND LAUGHED AT THE SAME TIME✋🏼 that too at FOUR in the morning.

Josh has been the highlight for me in this story, sorry Gemma you didn’t come up to my expectations:/ but i loved you too.

I can ramble about this book for a whole year, but right now I gotta go read this book again.

Signing off ;)

I really didn’t know what to expect from this book going by the blurb but I was so taken aback with how much I loved it.

It’s a friends to lovers and sort of (slightly) a bit of second chance love thrown in there too.

I found myself really rooting for Gemma and for Josh, they were both really well rounded characters and I felt I got to know their whole story and nothing was left out. Sometimes with friends to lovers or second chance I sort of feel like big gaps are missing in the story but this wasn’t like that at all.

It was a fun and upbeat story about a subject that can be difficult but the author managed to make this story really, really heartfelt but not heavy or sad at all.

I really recommend this if your looking for a sweet romance with a modern take and a ton of heart!

Just to note that the book is heavily about fertility and trying to get pregnant and many problems that women can have with that. So if that is a subject you find difficult to read then definitely give this one a pass❤️

From the blurb…
“Meet Gemma Jacobs. She’s driven, energetic, and a positive thinker. She has a great career working for famed self-help guru Ian Fortune, she lives in a cute studio apartment in Manhattan, and her family is supportive and loving. Her life is perfect. Absolutely wonderful.

Except for one tiny little thing.

After a decade of disastrous relationships and an infertility diagnosis, Gemma doesn’t want a Mr. Right (or even a Mr. Right Now), she just wants a baby.

And all she needs is an egg, some sperm, and IVF.

So Gemma makes a New Year’s resolution: have a baby.

Josh Lewenthal is a laid back, relaxed, find-the-humor-in-life kind of guy. The polar opposite of Gemma. He’s also her brother’s best friend. For the past twenty years Josh has attended every Jacobs’ family birthday, holiday, and event – he’s always around.

Gemma knows him. He’s nice (enough), he’s funny (-ish), he’s healthy (she thinks) and he didn’t burn any ants with a magnifying glass as a kid. Which, in Gemma’s mind, makes him the perfect option for a sperm donor.

So Gemma wants to make a deal.

To Gemma’s surprise, Josh agrees.”

Out January 25th
*Advanced Copy From NetGalley ✨

I received a free copy of this book, but that does not influence my review.

I actually read this book and listened to the audiobook version. I enjoyed both of them a great deal. At first, I wasn't certain that I was going to love the narrator for the audiobook, but I quickly realized that my dislike of the narrator was only coming from the fact that I've been listening to the same narrator for a while and, therefore, I needed to give myself time to adjust to the fact that they were different. Once I became accustomed to the narrator, I realized that I really enjoyed listening to her read the book.

As for the story itself, I loved it. It's been a while since I read a romance that wasn't cheesy. This one was perfect. There was just enough tension there to make me want to keep listening, and it was very sweet while not being overly saccharine. There were so many little storylines and pieces that tied together in this story, that it was never boring. I genuinely enjoyed this story a great deal, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes rom coms and romances.

I bought this book because I liked the cover, and I'm glad I did. This book was a fantastic read. I laughed, cried, and felt their anguish. I cried for them as I read about their journey.

Gemma is such a believable character that I can't help but fall in love with her. She has flaws, which helped me connect with her. Sarah had done an outstanding job in demonstrating how everyone copes with infertility and social pressure. I was angry at Gemma at times when people treated her like she was a criminal for being single and divorced, but I also understood where she was coming from. When you are repeatedly beaten by circumstances, you will succumb to negativity at some point.

Josh, For the first couple of chapters, I was really trying to figure out who Josh was, but there is nothing to figure out because he is an open book if observed with a clear mind and heart. Josh appears to be a happy, carefree guy on the outside, but there is more to him. He wishes to be happy and to make others happy. I understood him so well despite the fact that we never got to see his point of view.

I had thoroughly enjoyed the friendship between Gemma and girls, her family. I am looking forward to read more book from Sarah Ready in future

This was such a brilliant read. I absolutely loved the main characters, they were so likeable and their witty banter was hilarious. I loved the journey they both went through in this book.

This book touches on some serious topics such as infertility and miscarriage, in such a respectful and important way. It seemed like a lot or research went into this aspect of the book. If you are going through ivf or fertility issues this may not be the book for you. There were some sad wholesome parts but it was balanced out perfectly by the wholesome content, this book was so adorable I nearly cried. It felt quite unique and I especially loved the side characters in the fertility support group and seeing all the different perspectives of what women go through truing to conceive.

Overall this was a fun, sexy, second chance, brothers best friend, slow burn romance, that was a little steamy, a lotta adorable and really unique and educational as well. I loved it so much ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cute, funny, quirky, overall a very pleasant read!

Josh and Gemma Make a Baby is the perfect comfort read. For those times when your soul just needs some chicken soup in the form of a cute rom-com.
Gemma is a thirty-two-year-old divorcee going through a crisis. She wants a baby and she wants it now. Only one problem: Gemma cannot have a baby without IVF.

Enter stage left: Josh Lewenthal.
The hunky, chick magnet, older brother’s BFF. Gemma thinks she knows Josh, but we’ll soon find out that Gemma doesn’t know much about anything LOL.

This was a quick and satisfying read, I finished the whole book in one day. There were a few scenes that felt a little OTT: the quotes and the fat-shaming by Gemma’s mother (talk about toxic!). And at times I was screaming in my head at Gemma. However, nobody is perfect in real life so it made sense (as frustrating as she was at times).

TW: Infertility, miscarriage, loss.

Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down. I loved the storyline and the characters. It made me laugh. It made me cry. Highly recommend!

I don’t think I have the words to adequately describe this book, but I’ll try.

Josh and Gemma Make a Baby is by far the best book I’ve read in a long time. I read it in a day and now I’m super sad I finished it. I laughed, I cried, I loved right along with them. It gave me ALL the feels. From irritation at Gemma’s ridiculousness to swooning over Josh.

At first I was sad that we didn’t get any of Josh’s POV but as it went on I realized that it just wouldn’t work right if we did. We needed to grow right along with Gemma and Sarah Ready made damn sure we did.

This was my first book by the author and it will NOT be my last.

ARC provided via NetGalley by the publisher for an honest review.

We’re told in the synopsis that Gemma Jacobs is driven, energetic and a positive thinker. We’re also told that she has a great career and family and that her life is perfect, but as you read this book, you’ll find that Gemma has a lot to learn about herself.

Having been married, divorced, and diagnosed with endometriosis all before the age of thirty, she seems to be taking it in stride. For her New Years resolution she decides she doesn’t need or want a Mr. Right to have a baby. She can happily raise and love her child as a single mom. Now she just needs a donor and her brother’s best friend, Josh Lewenthal, checks all the right boxes and no one is more surprised than Gemma when he agrees, but little does she know that Josh has a New Years resolution of his own.

I always love a good brother’s best friend romance and this one was unique to say the least. I loved the overall story and for the most part really enjoyed the book. It made me chuckle and I was interested to see where Josh and Gemma went and where Ian fit into the whole story. As the book went on, that all became pretty apparent, but it didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the book.

My biggest issue with the story was Gemma. I found her to be incredibly naive in the world of relationships & men in general for someone who’s 32 years old. Not only that, but she was also incredibly judgmental. When it came to Josh specifically, she seemed to always believe the worst in him. Never thinking that he could make a successful career out of being a comic artist, that his home would be an absolute dump, and worst of all, she was quick to believe someone she barely knew over the guy she’s known for most of her life. I attribute that partially to the fact that her family seemed to shield her from certain topics and because from a young age, they’d been telling her to stay away from Josh and finally at the age of 16, they told her that he “collects underwear for a hobby and pins them to his bedroom wall.”

Since then, Gemma has carried around this mental image of Josh for 24 years that was very inaccurate and she had to learn the hard way not to judge a book by it’s cover, to look a little deeper, and not believe the front that everyone presents.

If I’m being honest, I thought Josh deserved better. He was just the sweetest little being. I loved his character although I wish that he would’ve been more forthcoming about the things he felt and not playing everything off with a joke or laugh when it hits too close to home.

Another thing that was a huge miss for me was how Gemma was constantly shamed throughout the book for her body by her mother and other side characters, but also by herself.

The most important part of a good story in my opinion however is character growth. And despite all of this, Gemma did grow as a person. She learned to see her judgmental ways and stood up for herself to her mother about the way she’d been treating her and talking to her over the years.

On another note, I’m not the most overly positive person so Brook was a welcome character that I greatly related with whom gave me some good laughs.

I love the group of friends that Gemma eventually cultivated through her IVF treatments. Having never gone through IVF or trying to get pregnant, I can’t say much on that aspect of the story due to my limited knowledge of the subject, but I would say to be aware that this book will have triggers such as miscarriages and infertility.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!