I have been wanting to read this book since I finished The Dating Dare so when I got the eARC I actually jumped up and down!

Booked on a Feeling is a fun, easy-read romantic read that I enjoyed a great deal.

The chemistry between our two protagonists Jack and Lizzy is off the charts!
One of the things I can always count on in a Lee book is exceptional storytelling.
The characters are always well defined and realistic
It was addictive and I fell head over heels in love with Seth almost immediately! 

One of the things I can always count on in a Lee book is exceptional storytelling.
The story enveloped me from page one and I could not get enough of it.
The storyline had me hooked from the beginning, the characters were so likeable and I loved being in their heads, and I absolutely loved the romance between Lizzy and Jack.

A fun, smart, heartfelt romcom! This book was such a delight to read, featuring a well-rounded cast of characters who are impossible not to fall for.
I genuinely enjoyed every second of it. It was so beautiful and entertaining, I completely lost track of time while reading it.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

St. Martin's Press/St. Martin's Griffin,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

*ARC Review*
Booked On A Feeling, by Jayci Lee
⭐⭐⭐💫/5
Pub Date: 7/26

This cute romcom follows Lizzy, a burnt out lawyer, and Jack, her childhood best friend, as they reconnect while she takes some much-needed time off from work. Jack's had feelings for her since they were ten, and now that they're spending more time together as adults, he's terrified of jeopardizing their friendship by confessing his feelings.

I was drawn to this one by its animated cover and adorable title! And I was glad I picked it because the story itself was cute too! It had one of my favorite tropes (friends-to-lovers) and the characters were all likeable. The story had relatable topics like feeling burnt out at work and feeling pressure to meet parents' high expectations, as well as mental health representation with one of the main characters struggling with anxiety.The plot was a bit predictable but still cute, and I found the writing to be a little repetitive. I also wasn't crazy about the main conflict, but that might be on me because what happened was one of my pet peeves. But if you enjoy light, cozy romcoms I definitely recommend checking this one out when it's available in July!

Read if you love:
💗 Friends to lovers
💗 Dual POV
💗 Small town vibes
💗 Stories about finding your calling and following your heart
💗 Books about people who love books! (I actually read this back to back with Book Lovers and I could see a few similarities)

lizzyjack were so cute and they really served that friend to lovers trope and they get three stars for that!!
the book lacked in something tho because it felt like the characters had no actual development and it was pretty two dimensional. i think it really depends on your personal opinion on this one

4.5/5 Stars

What I liked about this story the most was the opening chapter because of how it set up Lizzy and Jack's characters. It allowed a glimpse into their individual characteristics and preexisting relationship. I also enjoyed the combination of the childhood friends to loves trope as well as the guy falls first trope. Lizzy was such a great and relatable character especially because of her obsession with to-do lists. From the beginning, there was clear chemistry because of how well Lizzy and Jack were already connected. As the plot progressed, there was clear tension that could be felt between them as well as the tension that was building from the secrets they were keeping from eachother.

I really enjoyed this book more thanI thought I would. It was a slow burn that gave all the feels. Also as a book lover it just was really a good book for me! I look forward to more from this author.

This book is the third in a series, with the main characters of the first two books featured as side/background characters, but you can definitely read this as a stand alone novel and not feel like you’re missing anything. I do recommend reading the other two in the “Sweet Mess” series as they were also very enjoyable. This is a cute, easy to read romance. I love a good friends to lovers romance and I also love books about books and this delivered both.  I loved following along with the way the bookstore was transforming. I loved the very real look at anxiety and mental health and how much it can change based on your situations. Their chemistry with each other is so cute, and they both compliment each other so well. It does have a little bit of spice in the book. I would give it about 2 in terms of spice. It's more of a fluffy,slow-burn than a steamy type of book.I liked the dual POV format for rom-coms. Those are my favorite types of romances to read because you get the perspective of both people in the relationship.  I feel that this makes the book a better read. As Lizzy's feelings grow stronger, the book gets much better. I was a little bored in the beginning but after that first kiss it was all over from there and I was binge reading. I also liked the exploration of different family dynamics and the emphasis on following your dreams and not someone else’s dreams for you. I enjoyed seeing Lizzy and Jack both come to terms with who they were as individuals and what they wanted for themselves.  Who doesn't love books about books?  I would’ve loved an epilogue or another chapter to wrap up the story more but overall it was a very enjoyable read! Thank you to author Jayci Lee, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jayci Lee, and St. Martin’s Press for an eARC of Booked on a Feeling!

Lizzy is a successful attorney and is well on her way to making partner in the next two years. Her best friend, Jack, lives 4 hours away in a small town called Weldon. When he comes to watch Lizzy give her opening statement, she is ecstatic. After winning the trial, Lizzy decides to take some time off from work.

Lizzy takes a 3-week vacation in Weldon. Little does she know that Jack has been in love with her for 20 years. Lizzy begins to question her feelings for Jack and her sense of belonging in her career. Does she go back to LA and continue to work toward partner? Or does she find her new dream?

I absolutely adored this book. I loved the bookstore aspect, the friends to lovers trope, and the second-chance trope. Lizzy and Jack had me cackling, and their chemistry was INTENSE! I wish there would’ve been just a little more spice, though. Overall, highly recommend if you love a cozy romance!

i loved this story! such a great journey of finding yourself and figuring out what makes you happy. i loved Lizzy and Jacks relationship and friendship. It was beautiful how cautious they were making that transition. I also loved the bookstore vibes. Overall, such a great story.

I will never get sick of reading romance novels about characters who also love reading romance novels. Gold medal trope.

Mild spice, small town, local business in need of rescue, unfulfilling big city profession…I wouldn’t be surprised if the Hallmark movie was already in production.

“Sure it (romance) was a nice escape, but it was more than that. These stories healed something in her and made her feel less alone.”

Thank you St Martins Press and Jayci Lee for the e-ARC!

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This is my first Jaycee Lee book but it won't be my last! Booked on a Feeling features two best friends, Jack and Lizzy. Jack has secretly had a crush on Lizzy for the past 20 years (since he was 10). But Lizzy is a big time LA lawyer and Jack lives 3 hours away working at his family's brewery in a small town.

After Lizzy has a panic attack that drops her to the ground during a major trial, she decides she needs a break and takes off for Weldon where Jack lives. For 3 weeks she will be renting an apartment above a struggling bookstore as she enjoys a little R&R. But suddenly she finds herself helping the owner of the struggling bookstore revamp the shop with the help of Jack. But are Jack and Lizzy doing more than revamping a tired bookstore? Will Jack finally profess his love to Lizzy and will Lizzy feel the same way?

This perfect friends to lovers completely captured my little book nerd heart. Jack is sweet, sexy, and can rock a tool belt while Lizzy is cute, caring and is a reader of all the romance.

Lee did and amazing job creating two dynamic characters, their families that have formed them into who they are (good or bad) and a story that will charm you with food, books, love, more food and more books.

I really wanted to love this one. The idea of it was great! It just fell a little flat for me. I just needed more from the characters and plot.

This is the third book in an ongoing romance series. Having not read the first two, I can say that reading this as a stand alone worked well, A light, summery romance.

Best friends since childhood, Lizzy and Jack are so likeable. Neither of them are sure about the career path they’ve taken. I love the many bookstores in the story. This is such a light and funny book! That makes it a great summer read. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the ARC.

“Booked on a Feeling” by Jayci Lee is a self-aware book made for fellow romance novel enthusiasts.

The story follows Jack and Lizzy, childhood best friends, where Jack is fully infatuated by Lizzy but she is obliviously throwing him in the friend zone. When her job gets overwhelming despite her lawyer career going well, she takes a vacation to Jack’s hometown and gets reunited with her one true love: bookstores.

What I adored about this book is how Lizzy is a lover of romance novel, which makes the book even more relatable and realistic. I think one of the most realistic aspects of it is that both main characters are having a midlife crisis after dedicating their entire lives to pleasing the ones they love and care about. It’s common for Asian families to fully focus on making their family proud, rather than focusing on what their personal goals are. This book is a hopeful reminder that it is never too late to chase after your dreams.

A small critique I do have for the book is that some parts are brushed over and rushed, when it likely could’ve been more drawn out to convey more emotion. Regardless, it was a really cute read and I breezed through it.

Thank you NetGallery and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC!

What an absolutely pleasant surprise this was! I was a little hesitant going in, because I didn’t realize this was the third book in a series until I downloaded it. That said, it read as a stand-alone & I never felt lost. I only want to go back and read the first two in the series now.

This story features Lizzy and Jack, best friends for 20 years. Jack has secretly pined for his best friend, but doesn’t want to risk losing their friendship. When Lizzy comes back to Weldon, the town where she spent the majority of her teen years, she and Jack decide to go beyond just being friends. While they have obstacles they’re up against, you can’t help but feel like they’re going to get their happily-ever-after.

I appreciated the slow burn of this book. The author did a great job building their relationship as friends first, which helped their romance feel more authentic. They valued each other over anything else, which felt mature. Did they have things they struggled through & had to overcome? Yes. It would’ve been a boring book without it. But I really felt their foundation as friends allowed this boom to work as well as it did.

I felt the beginning was a little rushed. You’re dumped right into the heart of the story. I wouldn’t have minded having another chapter or two to build the story a little more from the beginning. I also would have loved the scene where Lizzy and Jack tell his parents they’re dating. We get it with his siblings, but his parents are just so precious and I would have loved to see their reaction.

Food description & scene descriptions, in general, were fantastically written.

Overall, I truly enjoyed it & it felt a lot like a Lifetime or Hallmark movie. Cute, sweet, and a great summer read!

Lizzie and Jack’s story was so sweet and heartwarming. I love a classic friends to lovers trope, and this book is no different. It has a little bit of spice, and a lot of touching moments. Lizzie and Jack’s journey to find themselves, both together and as individuals, is one that I feel like most of us have been through. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and it certainly won’t be the last!

An adorable story about lifelong friends that start to feel something more. Not only are they both confused about their budding romance, but also about the future of their careers. Will they finally figure out what they want in life? Only time will tell!

"It was hard to accept that she wasn't who she thought she was. But the identity she'd held on to for so long was an ill-fitting mask that hid who she really was." -Booked on a Feeling

3 stars

This is a third book in a series, but having read them all, I can safely say you can go into this without reading the others. If you like a slow building, friends to lovers romance, this book may be for you. I love the representation of two Korean protagonists, and Jack seems like a fully formed character especially with his family there to add some depth. Lizzy was a little thinner, with a heavy negative brush painting the legal field. We get a few handfuls with an unhappy mother, but no resolution certainly, and with no friends also, Lizzy didn't feel real to me. Her supposedly "love" of books didn't come through either, honestly we get more from jack on that front. Her amazement alone that a bookstore would have a romance section was so laughable. I still found certain parts of their relationships cute, and I thought the author did a good job showing Lizzy's anxiety. Also like some of the author's other books, there is a great vivid food and beer descriptions that add to the background.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so cute. I loved it. I haven't read the first two books but I'm going to correct that ASAP. This love story is funny and sexy and I liked all the characters (except Lizzy's mom-duh). Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC.

Overall it was a good book, though the pacing was off in some places, I really enjoyed some of the scenes though, it was overall a really cute book.