I LOVE Angie Hockman. Her stories always feel so fresh. I really enjoyed reading this and learning about the characters, and just getting submerged in this world. Overall, incredible story.

This was such an original concept - I really enjoyed this plot! Cass wakes up after an accident with memories of a relationship with a mystery man - except none of her friends or family recall her having a boyfriend. She's convinced she's going crazy, until she stumbles across Devin in a flower shop a year later and realizes he's the man she remembers. Despite the seemingly crazy circumstances, Devin decides to give her a chance. Meanwhile, Devin's brother Perry has his own reservations about their relationship.

I really enjoyed watching Cass as she rebuilt her life following the accident. Though this is a romance, equal time and attention is also paid to her efforts to succeed in her dream law career at a prestigious firm. She spends a lot of time in this book figuring out what she wants and questioning whether she's going after the right goals. Don't get me wrong - the romance is also swoon-worthy, but I always appreciate a fully realized heroine.

**spoilers ahead!**

The love triangle isn't usually a trope I enjoy, because too often it feels like there's a clear villain or bad option. Devin's not a bad guy, he's just not the right guy at the right time for Cass, and so the triangle didn't bother me as much... plus the sexual tension between Cass and Perry is off the charts.

I loved Angie Hockman's first book, and this follow up definitely lived up to my expectations. She's an author I'll be watching in the future, for sure!

Angie Hockman has me in a chokehold and I should have remembered that from her first book, Shipped! What a fascinating premise and characters. I struggle reading about love triangles (especially with brothers) but this treated the normal pitfalls of the trope perfectly. It was the perfect good vibes book, with unexpected heart of following your true dreams and not just what you "think" they should be.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review!

3.5-4 stars. Overall a very sweet and youthful romance, and Cass is a smart, strong character. Love triangles are tricky, and this one was a little less developed than I would have liked (it took a long time for Perry to seem likable after his initial actions towards Cass). It's a decent follow up to Shipped and I'll read more from Hockman.

This is such a unique and interesting premise, so I had high hopes, but the characters and execution of the plot were lacking. There wasn’t a lot of personality to the characters, especially the male ones, and I felt like I could have swapped their dialogue and it wouldn’t have made a difference since there was a sameness to everyone. And the side plot/twist with the coworker was weird and then resolved so abruptly in the epilogue.

I adored Angie Hockman. Her stories are well written and witty. Super funny, lighthearted reads. A new autobuy author for me.

If I wasn’t trying to review this, it would have been a strong DNF from me. I loved Shipped, so I was disappointed in this one. I’m not a huge fan of love triangles, especially with brothers. I also didn’t enjoy that most of the book was Cass with the “wrong” brother. I loved the idea of this book, but the way it was adapted wasn’t for me.

So, let's just jump right into it. I'm not usually a fan of love triangles in romance. I find them frustrating. But because I loved Shipped and Angie Hockman so much, I knew I could trust her. I loved the magical elements in this book and its reflections on fate. Cass Walker ends up meeting the man of her coma dreams, and discovering he is real. As their relationship grows, Cass also gets to know his brother, Perry. You can see where this is going... I enjoyed this book. Not only for the relationships, but also her journey as a career woman and interning as a lawyer. This book was definitely a journey and worth the read.

What would you do if your dream man turned out to be real?

When law grad Cass Walker wakes up after surviving a car accident, she is flooded with memories of a man named Devin. The only problem? Devin—as confirmed by family, friends, and doctors—doesn’t exist. Everything about him, from his coffee-brown eyes to the slightly crooked angle of his pinkie to his high-wattage charm, is a figment of Cass’s coma-addled imagination. Still, she can’t get him out of her head.

So when she happens upon the real Devin a year later in a Cleveland flower shop, she’s completely shocked. Even more surprising is that Devin actually believes her story, and despite his protective younger brother’s doubts, they soon embark on a real-life romance. With her dream man by her side and a new job at a prestigious law firm, Cass’s future seems perfect. But fate might have other plans...

From the beloved author of Shipped comes a magical and witty romantic comedy that explores what happens when our dreams come true—even when they’re not the ones we expect.

Such a cute, fun read! Fans of Angie Hockman’s Shipped will be in for a treat with her newest release!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish and thought the premise of this book was one of the most unique I have read in a while.

I loved this cute book! I enjoyed Shipped, so was excited to get an advanced copy of Dream On - and I adored Dream On so much more than Shipped.

While the premise can seem a bit ridiculous, I think it is so well done. The relationships are believable and the core romance was developed so well. I also enjoyed the dichotomy between the floral shop and the lawyer office - it can us some fun workplace settings, that were wildly different.

Also, I adored the epilogue, but can understand why some readers were taken aback by the sudden open door scene (which was so well written, imo).

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 for GR and NetGalley.

This is a sweet, but predictable romcom read. While I enjoy Angie Hockman's writing style a lot, I wasn't super blown away by this one. I do think this book hits a lot of notes that a romcom reader wants in their story.

My biggest issue with this one is the epilogue. The entire book is closed door and super sweet then it gets spicy during the epilogue. *cringe* I wish I wouldn't have even read the epilogue. I didn't think it was needed and it felt like someone else wrote it.

Overall I'd recommend this one to someone who enjoys romcoms and wants a sweet, predictable read.

I'm anxious to see what Angie Hockman writes next!!

*Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my eARC in exchange for my honest review.*

Loved the concept (a woman in a coma dreams about a man she’s never met and then meets him and his hot brother), hated pretty much everything else. So many badly used tropes especially towards the end.

Thank you Netgalley and Gallery Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. I loved the story line, the characters, and even the plot twist! Such a cute romance and would make for a cute Hallmark movie!!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

I read Angie Hockman's debut novel, Shipped, last year and I really enjoyed it! So I knew when I saw this new one coming out by her that I had to read it, too! They say don't judge a book by its cover, but when a cover is this gorgeous I think it's safe.

I loved the storylines in this book, the flower shop theme was so fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed the main character being a strong female overcoming so much and working hard to make her dreams come true! While this book is a romance, it does touch on deeper topics and ideas. I love when authors make it about more than just a swoony romance. It gives the book and relationships in more aubstance.family drama added in which help bring substance to the book.

3.5⭐

THIS BOOK!!! I was completely invested in this story from the start and it made my heart so happy. Seeing Cass come back from being in a coma and finding the life that makes her happy was so exciting to read. AND THE PLOT TWIST!!! I’m a sucker for a happy ending and this one truly satisfied me to my core. Everyone who loves a heartwarming romance needs to read this book.

This was a really cute, sweet story. It was pretty predictable who the main character would end up with, but I didn’t mind. I wish there was more story with them together. The “twist” with Sadie was also super predictable….but that was fine. The quality of the writing is good. It was easy to slip into the story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!

I absolutely adore this cover! It’s one of the cutest I’ve seen recently.

Unfortunately, I had mixed feelings about Dream On and didn’t enjoy it as much as I liked Shipped. For one, I’m never a fan of the love triangle trope. Especially between siblings, it’s just icky to me. I also HATED the name Perry for a love interest, but that’s a me problem. I kept thinking of the platypus or the Scrubs character, neither of which got me in the sexy rom com mood.

I really didn’t like that a miscarriage was used as part of a miscommunication trope. That whole scene made no sense and made me hate Devin.

There were parts I loved, like the save-the-small-business theme and the plant scenes. I also loved Cass’s friendship with Bri! I’ll definitely read books from this author again, this one was just a miss for me personally.

💐Dream On 💐
by: Angie Hockman
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/4 stars
Genre: Romance/Humor/Humorous Fiction
Thank you @netgalley and @gallerybooks for the copy

Cass can hear voices, she opens her eyes. Wait, where is she? A hospital? What happened?! Cass has just woke up from being in a coma for 6 days after being in a car accident. Where is her boyfriend Devin? Why hasn't he came to see her at all? No one she is close to has ever heard or seen this supposed boyfriend. Eventually Cass gives up on this man that she thought was real.

A year later, Cass stops into the flower shop, Blooms & Baubles, and meets the owner, Perry. Perry is handsome, kind and she immediately feels a spark with him. But lo' and behold, guess who Perry's brother is? Devin. But Devin has never met Cass before. They do start dating and eventually Cass gets the answers she's been seeking. And she realizes her actual dream man isn't who she thought she was.

Published: July 5, 2022

Thoughts: I've said it before and I'll say it again... I cannot stand the amnesia trope in a romance novel. To be clear, Dream On takes the amnesia trope and flips it on its head. In fact, it's more of an inception trope, in that the main character, Cass, wakes up from a coma with the memory of a relationship that never happened. But then she runs into her dream beau, Devin, a year later. Oh, fate, you fickle bitch!

I really did enjoy this book, though be forewarned... if you're in the mood for something on the steamy side, this is not the book for you. There's a little bit of spice in the epilogue, but that's it. Angie Hockman's writing style is beautiful, poetic even, and it was easy to fall in love with her characters. Also, how many books take place in Cleveland, Ohio?! All in all, it was a delightful read.

Heart: 8/10
Humor: 3/10
Heat: 4/10
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

*I was provided an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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This is really the book that never ends. For a long as it is, you’d think the characters would have been better developed. The chemistry was off and none of them were even likable. Had I not been given an advanced copy, I would have DNF.

I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.