This book was an awesome funny nonstop reading OMG I burnt roast beef rom com
The best since looong time
I loved Gemma flaws and her insecurities her struggling with her snoopy insistent mother
I loved. The way she was trying to shape her life at her pace and rules
Josh sweetheart you are an unicorn
Ian please go and have a swim with cube jelliyfishes or sharks
Best book since months @Rozzberry this was yummi
Sensitive topic disclaimer infertility and miscarriage
Five stars

An emotional rollercoaster indeed. I felt Gemma’s pain as she navigated the process of IVF. The friendships she developed with the ladies and their jokes were the best.

I loved this book so much! From a family friend to friendship, to lovers. Very heartfelt and funny too!

3.5⭐️ This story is about Gemma who has stage 4 endometriosis which is causing fertility issues. She decides that she wants to have a baby but needs a sperm donor. She decides to ask Josh who has been her next door neighbor/ brothers best friend for the longest of time.
This book was very cute because of the relationship that Josh and Gemma had with one another. The wittiness and humor that came along with the story i really enjoyed and had me laughing. The way that the book managed to cover a serious issue but still keep us entertained is amazing. Overall, the book was ok but i found it to be very slow at certain points. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC!

This was my first novel by Sarah Ready and I really enjoyed it! I was really captivated by the blurb and the cover and decided to give this one a chance and I’m glad I did cause this was a sweet predictable rom-com which is how I wanted my first read of 2022 to be.

I listened to the audiobook and I really loved the way the book was narrated.

I loved Josh. I loved how he was so caring and thoughtful and his relationship with his dad. I also loved how his job was to write web comics which was something new I’ve read in books. I also adored the fact that he remembered small things about Gemma which happened like 25 years back😭😭

Gemma umm well, I’m not sure how I feel about her. There were moments when I felt sad for her buttttt there were moments where she annoyed the fuck out of me. I know it was her character which was supposed to be shown like this but I really didn’t like her and she got on my nerves.

Although there were some stuff I wished were done different like gemma’s character, I still loved how the writing was so captivating and addicting! I’ll surely check out her other books too when I’m in mood for a sweet book.

Thankyou to netgalley for providing me with an eArc.

If I could read this again with fresh I 100% would. It was delightful in all the very best ways!

Gemma has found out that she has stage 4 endometriosis. This means she will have to go under fertility treatments in order to conceive.

Who better to do that than the handsome best friend of her brother, Josh.

Oh my heart Josh. Gemma and Josh. I adored them each. The humor they possess individually really is magnificent when they're together.

Was this predictable? Yep. Did I still give this all the stars? You bet!!!

Don't miss out on this fun piece of wonderful!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced copy.

This book tugged at my heartstrings. As a female with endometriosis as well as infertility it was hard to read but also a breath of fresh air as its not a topic discussed enough! Thank you for this beautiful love story and allowing me to read it in exchange for a fair review.

This is a super cute romance that still manages to cover deep issues. It does a remarkable job at blending heavier topics with humor that allows the story to flow nicely and it’s written in a way that makes the entire experience enjoyable. Josh was and absolute sweetheart and Gemma showed a bunch of growth throughout the novel.

I loved this book! It made me laugh at some parts and cry at others. Once I started, I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. Josh’s character was the perfect blend of funny and sweet.
Excellent ending other than not telling us if it is a she or a he!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I fear posting honest reviews here sometimes because I don't want to be blacklisted, but I also feel like I should be honest!

This story was ok - it felt predictable and played out, but sometimes there is comfort in knowing exactly where you are going.

I didn't love this and I didn't hate it either, but it was a fairly unforgettable story.

Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ebook ARC in exchange for an honest review.

*contains spoilers*

Josh and Gemma Make A Baby was a genuinely entertaining and heartwarming read that I inhaled within a matter of hours. It covered deep and emotional issues such as infertility, IVF, divorce and miscarriage yet in a light and humourous way that didn't bring the fluffy tone of the book down too much.

There were quite a few conversations and events that happened throughout the story that felt very reminiscent of the first Bridget Jones film (and possibly the book too but I've not read it...) which I wasn't overly fussed on; some moments were almost identical! The comments about Gemmas appearance and the wording of her resolutions at the New Years party, the whole affair with the playboy boss thing, loving someone "just as they are" and also the misunderstanding about the Josh/Ian conflict were just a few similarities that really stood out to me.

It was because of these similarities and Gemma's character as a whole that this book didn't quite reach the 4☆ mark for me. Gemma was so unlikeable looking back. She was actually pretty selfish and judgmental, especially when it came to Josh's job and living situation, and she didn't make any effort to really get to know him as an adult or even take an interest in his life. I really felt for Josh and how he was treated by Gemma because he was such a loveable, charming character that was being seriously looked down upon because of who he was when he was a teenager. Gemma did change her attitude towards the end (thank god) but I still felt that Josh deserved better.

This was a very sweet read! I knew right away just based off of the title that this book would be my cup of tea (love a good pregnancy trope 😂)

This was actually my first Sarah Ready book and I will for sure be looking for others from her!

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for the e-arc in return for an honest review.

Hilarious, endearing, touching and wholesome.

This book was a multi-layered delight. The romance plot was very simple, yet extremely sweet.

The chemistry between Josh and Gemma was off the freaking charts and it only gets better as you get to know the characters, their story and their personality. The banter between them was so on point and had me laughing out loud multiple times.

Gemma's infertility journey was handled in a very careful and delicate way, bringing to life something many women struggle with but very few talk about. Having Gemma joining the fertility support group and showing the different ways women come to terms and deal with such struggles really helped to validate every single woman's experience.

The writing is simple, accessible but so poignant and the comics sprinkled between the text were so cute and some were extremely touching.

100% would recommend to anyone looking of a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud, brother's best friend romance.


***Thank you to Netgalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing and Sarah Ready for the e-ARC of Josh and Gemma Make a Baby in exchange of an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.***

Gemma, a thirty-two-year-old woman, has a great job, a nice apartment, and a close and supportive family. But, she doesn’t have something she wants. A baby.
So, her New Year’s resolution is just that. She’ll have a baby, by herself, through IVF. But for that, she needs someone’s sperm.
That’s where Josh comes in. He is her brother’s best friend, and they had been close during their teenage years but strayed apart after that. He’s a nice guy, healthy, funny, and not an unknown sperm donor.
And Gemma decides he is a perfect choice. They’ll go through with it in a businesslike arrangement, no attachments, just a baby.
And surprisingly, he agrees. But when it comes to baby-making, it can just stay like this, can it?

What I liked:
The book resembles a romantic comedy from the 2000s and 2010s, fast-paced and super fun. By the end, I found myself caring about the characters. The writing is really good and catches you and doesn’t let you go (I read it in only two sittings!).

What I didn’t like: The story is predictable, and the author doesn’t delve deeper into the main character’s past, making it harder to get attached and care about them at first. I also didn’t love how the author approached some subjects (as her relationship with her boss), and she could have gone into more details and made important discussions on it, but I understand that maybe that would take away some of the “lightness” of the story.

Overall, it is a nice story that will keep you distracted while you read it, with nice characters and a bit of a “nostalgic” feeling to it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for the e-arc in return for an honest review.

Gemma’s New Year’s Resolution is to have a baby - but without a romantic partner, she is using IVF to make it happen. She needs a sperm donor and can’t think of anyone better than Josh, her brother’s best friend. He’s kind, funny, she knows him, and there is no way she will fall for him. He agrees to be her sperm donor, but in the process they get to know each other better and their relationship becomes more than a business arrangement.

What a gem of a book. This one really took me by surprise in the best way. The description of this one caught my eye and I figured I would enjoy it, but it blew me away how much I actually loved it! This sweet slow burn had me laughing out loud, had me tearing up at times, and just made my heart feel so warm. Josh is hands down one of the best book boyfriends - he’s kind and gentle, with a little bit of sass and snark in there. The side characters were also so charming and I adored the unlikely friendships Gemma formed.

This may have been my first, but definitely will not be my last book by Sarah Ready. Thank you to NetGalley and Sarah Ready for the advanced copies! Josh and Gemma Make a Baby will be available on January 25th.

It was a perfect start to this year with this book as this book starts on the New Year's Eve . I never expected to like this book so much . I had thought to take a break from reading for two weeks but when I got the arc for this book , I would'nt resist .

Gemma Jacobs is 32 years old , divorced , independent woman working for a self help guru , Ian Fortune (by the way we don't like him ). Josh Lewenthal is her brother's best friend . They have known each other for practical all their life . Gemma wants a baby but she is infertile following her endometriosis diagnosis.
so she wants a SUPER sperm of none other than JOSH LEWENTHAL . Want to know the remaining? READ THE BLOODY BOOK coz IT WAS SO GOOD .

I ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED IT . It was my first Sarah Ready's book so I didn't know what to except . She did'nt disappoint , I loved her writing style . This book gave me all the feels . It had the right amount of humour , emotion and character . IVF is an underrated plot point . I haven't seen a lot of romance novels where IVF is discussed (maybe one ) . I think IVF can be good plot point if written beautifully and informatively . The support group was incredible helping Gemma through her process . By the way , the illustrations in between was so cute .

But I wished there was more steamy scenes ( atleast the lime jello scene 😉) I am not a person who reread books a lot but will I reread this book ? HELL YEAH .

If you love The Friendzone by Abby Jiminez , Sarah Adams and Sally Thorne , you would love it . ***me here hopefully waiting for bonus chapter even though the book isn't out yet***

Thank you Netgalley and Sarah Ready for the opportunity to read ARC .

This cute little rom-com was the cutest start to my 2022 reads! And today was the perfect day to listen, since the book starts and ends on New Year’s Eve!

When I judged this book by its cover, I thought I was signing up for a cutesy baby daddy rom-com. Josh and Gemma ended up being so much more! There was definitely an emotional layer to this book that I wasn’t expecting. I found myself tearing up at some scenes (TW: infertility and loss) and cracking up laughing at others.

Generally I prefer romances with dual perspectives, but SR did an amazing job of showing us Josh’s thoughts through Gemma’s eyes. Josh seemed so sweet and genuine, despite being a bit of a player growing up. I would have liked to see more of Josh’s opinion of Gemma growing up, but there was a twist that would’ve been ruined by his POV.

I will say that I’m not sure how realistic this book was in regards to the discussions of infertility and IVF. Gemma seemed particularly naive on the topic for someone ready to drop tons of money on IVF. She didn’t even realize that it doesn’t usually work on the first round–something I know as someone that has never tried to get pregnant either naturally or through IVF. There were many scenes where Gemma’s mother made her feel unworthy as a woman for not dating, going so far as to shame her body type.

IVF discussions aside, I really enjoyed this book. Sarah Ready is a new-to-me author, but I’ll certainly be reading more of her work in the future!

Sarah, through her twisting turn of events, has crafted a beautiful book that no one could expect was coming. Using generic tropes of Best Friends Brother as well as childhood admirers she strung along a beautiful epitome of quotes and comics to share a 'golden' love.

Book: Josh and Gemma Make a Baby
Author: Sarah Ready
Spice Rating: ★★★.5/5
Plot Rating: ★★★★★/5
Overall Rating: ★★★★.5/5

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆.

This book has rendered me speechless, not being a fan of pregnancy related books, this book definitely blew me away. It was a beautiful interpolation of a journey of long time coming love. Unlike other books, there was a lot more to the book than only what's in the blurb. We met the preciously hilarious support group aligned with mum characters like Leah who blew me away with authenticity. But what struck me the most was the emotions. Ready, rather than sugar-coating it, told it like it is. IVF is not always successful, nor is it easy, nor were the characters put together from the very beginning, in fact the uncertainty of it was all the more enjoyable.

The love interests, Josh being Gemma's Brothers Best Friend has not had it easy, from a sick father to the lack of a mother figure, Josh has turned to his drawings for solace and peace. Gemma however, is staying in the city harbouring her thriving job under a self-help guru and is a constant quoter. She lives by the thought of someday until she realizes that someday is soon going to run out.

She aspires to be a mother, hence the IVF. From hereon she shortlists men she knows to be the father of said child. Shortlists one man. Joshua Lowenthal. As her mother hosts New Years parties yearly the divorcee, Gemma, was not having any luck finding Mr. Right. Yet her desperation to become a mother acts out on her and she asks Josh to donate his sperm, from hereon out this web weaved full of heartbreak, miscommunication and blissful love is only intricately tied together with a knot. I would recommend dearly and although I did get provided a free of charge copy thanks to Netgalley this review is wholly honest.

FIVE STARS. Is it presumptuous to say a book published in January may end up being one of my favorites of 2022? I loved this story and devoured it in a day. It’s perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Abby Jimenez; definitely pick it up if you like movies like What to Expect When You’re Expecting, The Back Up Plan, or When Harry Met Sally. This book gave me all the feels from butterflies and giddiness to heartbreak and longing and everything in between. Pick this book up, and thank me later. Also, say hi to my newest book boyfriend, Josh, for me

Josh and Gemma Make A Baby by Sarah Ready
Tags: RomCom; Brothers Best Friend; Second Chance Romance; Infertility Journey

Gemma Jacobs is 32, divorced, and sick of waiting for Mr Right. It’s New Years, and she’s made her resolution – have a baby. She’s an independent women, she can do this on her own – and she knows just who she’d like her donor to be: Josh Lewenthal. Josh – nice guy, easy going, family friend (her older brother’s best friend actually), and the guy she once long ago lost her virginity to. Now she just needs to get Josh on board…

I really enjoyed this book – it balanced being a romantic comedy (complete with the hijinks and heartfelt moments) with covering a serious issue that impacts a lot of people (infertility). I liked the balance of levity and depth and really enjoyed watching Gemma’s journey.

I ended up reading this book over the course of an afternoon, it just sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. I adored Josh – he was such a fun character to see the layers revealed on and I enjoyed his interactions with Gemma and watching their story evolve. I also had all the feels when he read a certain something at a certain part (no spoilers), but seriously crying. 💕

I laughed, I cried – I just had a lot of feelings. It had a bit of a Bridget Jones-ish romcom vibe at times for me, and as always, I’m a fan of a good slow burn romance. I think fans of romcoms in the vein of Christina Lauren, Abby Jiminez, and the like.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sarah Ready for the opportunity to read an early copy!