This took awhile to get into, but it does pick up in the second half. I loved the main character and all her tenacity and fears. I actually could have done without the romance though. I was very anti-Tau and never got around to liking him for Carli. I was more invested in the following her dreams storyline.

If you are into cute romcom, diverse voices, new beginnings, and risking for all, then you will enjoy this book so much. The pace in this book is a bit steady but light and hopeful. More character driven than romance.

Carli wants to follow in her father's footsteps and have a career in the music industry. Ambitious yet practical, she works as a junior marketing executive to pay the bills and pursues her music on the side. Then Carli is assigned to work with R&B superstar Tau. He is immediately taken with her, and Carli reluctantly feels the pull. Carli is determined to stay focused on her professional and personal dreams. Is Carli so focused on her end game that she'll miss her opportunity at love?

I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last. This story has great depth. At its core, Good Morning, Love is the story of Carli's growth, but her romance with Tau is an essential factor in her self-discovery process. The author also deftly weaves gender bias and sexual abuse in the music industry into the story.

I appreciated that Carli and Tau's whirlwind romance isn't without substance. Their relationship develops gradually with a focus on the realness of their love and mutual support.

Good Morning, Love also has a great cast of secondary characters. They are authentic, unique, and relatable. Talia, Carli's ride-or-die bestie, was a favorite of mine. I would love to read more about what happens next for Carli, Tau, and the other characters.

I highly recommend this entertaining story focused on taking chances in life and love.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster for a copy of this book!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. This was an interesting romance that delved into the NYC music scene. I really liked the message about following your deals. A light interesting read.

I really wanted to like this book, but it was a no for me. I found this book to be pretty slow and difficult to get through. I enjoyed the minority representation in the book, but that’s where the list of things I liked ends.

A fun romance within the music industry. The writing was good and the story kept me entertained. I would recommend to other readers.

This is a fun read, light and entertaining! It was a great buffer amidst all the thrillers I typically read. I cared about the characters and loved watching their development!

Good Morning, Love by Ashley Coleman is a must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming and uplifting story. This novel is a perfect blend of humor, romance, and inspiration that will have you laughing out loud and smiling from ear to ear. Ashley Coleman's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it a quick and enjoyable read. The characters are relatable and their interactions are filled with fun and excitement. The story takes you on a journey of self-discovery, love, and friendship, reminding us to appreciate the small things in life and to never give up on our dreams.

I really, really wanted to like this one! The fact it was set in the music industry intrigued me and drew me in. But, it just was bleh. The characters were strong at first, but then it just became repetitive. Her accolades were spouted about numerous times that I just began to skip those scenes… hate that! The premise of the story is what captured me because the music industry is not necessarily something often written about. Add diverse characters and you had me SOLD. I really tried to get into it and just… struggled. Loved the idea, just wish the execution was different. Thanks for the ARC opportunity!

This book took me a while to get through, which is typically not a great sign for me and I almost DNF. The story revolves around Carli, a who works in the music industry but has dreams of being a singer/songwriter. She meets pop star Tau Anderson and they have undeniable chemistry. As he is persistent with pursuing her, she's reminded that it would be really unprofessional to be involved with him.

I thought this book would be more of a romance than it was, and I think that's why I struggled to get through it. It felt a little bit more like women's fiction, which I appreciate and there is a time and place for, but I think I was just expecting it to be more like a contemporary workplace romance.

I have mixed thoughts about this book. There were aspects that I enjoyed but overall it felt a little flat to me. I listened to this on audio and thought the narrator was great! I also thought the representation in this book was great! Tao the love interest grew on me a little as the story went on but he was a generic alpha male especially at the beginning. The romance felt lack luster to me. It didn’t have much build up or tension and felt very insta-lovey when they finally got together. I felt like Carli the protagonist could have been developed better. I think this author potential though!

Overall this was a 3.5 for me. Thank you to Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really loved the plot and setting of New York City and the music industry, I also really liked how this focused on other aspects of the character's lives, and how we really got to know them. I think the deeper aspects of character's lives is really important in romance. I wish there was a little more tension between the main characters though and more build up within their relationship.

This book did not work for me. At all. I think I just really was not the target audience, but I found the romance to be unbearable, the characters to be unlikable, and the plot to be far-fetched. Really disappointed, but maybe I should just know my own tastes better.

I love a good love story. This book has a good amount of drama and great characters. I'm excited to see what else this author writes in the future. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

Carli is a musician and songwriter, pursuing her art in her spare time while she works for a company that represents big-name talent. When she meets R&B star Tau Anderson, she is thrown for a loop when he pursues her–and her strictly drawn lines between her personal and professional lives become blurred.

There was a lot thrown into this modern romance, and what worked best was Carli’s creative pursuits. Tau, unfortunately, fell a little flat as a reason for Carli to risk it all–and despite her concerns about getting caught in a forbidden relationship, her actions didn’t seem to match her worries. I enjoyed the music industry angle, but this was just okay.

Set in the New York music scene I was transported into the scene. Carli is trying to make a name for herself and follow in her dad's footsteps but she hasn't made it big yet. She has a carefully calculated life working as a junior account manager until Tau Anderson comes into her life. Tau is a rising star and throws her life out of her carefully calculated plan. This book allows the reader to question what choices you would make.

Thank you #simonandschuster and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

DNF @10% - this book was just not for me. So far, it seems to be pretty light & breezy, but I am just not enjoying it at all

This one was cute but fell a bit flat for me. I think I have read too many pop-star themed romances recently.


Carlisa “Carli” Henton is a musician and songwriter hoping to follow in her father’s musical footsteps. But, biding her time until she makes it big in the music industry, she works as a junior account manager at a big-name media company to cover her New York City rent. Carli meticulously balances her work with her musical endeavors as a songwriter—until a chance meeting with rising star Tau Anderson sends her calculated world into a frenzy. Their worlds collide and quickly blur the strict lines Carli has drawn between her business and her personal life, throwing Carli’s reputation—and her burgeoning songwriting career—into question.

A smart, timely, energizing romance, Good Morning, Love shows us what the glamorous New York’s music scene is really like and takes us into the lives of a rising but somewhat troubled R&B star and a promising protégé who knows her job better than she knows herself.

With fresh and honest prose, Good Morning, Love examines the uncertainty of being a new professional looking to chase a dream while also trying to survive in a world that’s not always kind to ambitious women.

What I expected when I picked up this book was a typical romance read, but I got so much more than that. Touching on several genres, Good Morning, Love is a great read. It focuses on the music industry and paying your dues, hoping for your big break. Along the way, we get a coming-of-age story that is heartwarming and lovely. I think there is something in this book for everyone. It wasn't a book full of twists and turns or excitement, but it was like a slice of life.

Love and music just radiate through this adorable sweet and heartwarming book. Thank you S&S for the ARC for my honest review.