I really enjoyed this story - the premise was excellent and I loved the character development we saw from Lauree.

We follow Lauree as she makes a wish on New Year's Eve that leads to her reliving the day over and over again until it ends with her wish coming true. I also really enjoyed how we got to know Max through Lauree's eyes and different experiences - the only complaint I have at all is that I could have read so much more of this world!

This Groundhog Day-esque book was really fun. The main character is in a loop of December 31 and trying to figure out how to get out of it. It's a cute romance and I love how the main character learns how to bake in all her extra time.

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for sending me an ARC of this book for an honest review.

I am a sucker for friends to lovers, time loops and contemporary romance. This book checked all three boxes.

Lauree is a 25 year old who grows from having to pretend to have life together with a crappy boyfriend (who I wanted to punch more than once); to (thanks to the loop) finds her passions,accepts herself just as she is and finds the love she deserves. I enjoyed as the loops carried on, we lost some fluffy comedy and got more raw emotion and Lauree focusing on HERSELF and achieving her wants. Baking was the cutest thing in the world

I was a bit frustrated near the end with Max;but the ending made up for it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

The ending made me breathless until the Epilogue... I was gonna throw my kindle had the author chosen to not go that route. 🤣🤣

All in all this was a quick, fun, enjoyable read with just the right amount raw emotion. It gave a big insight of figuring yourself out and remembering there is only right way to life and its what you choose. And you do not need to pretend to be anything you're not.


PS-Max is 10/10 as a love interest.

This Novella was such an enjoyable read! It’s short, but you still get to learn so much about the characters and watch them grow. I loved Lauree’s emotions and thought process throughout the novella, and Max was adorable!
Dani McLean packed so much into this novella, it’s crazy. 😂
I loved the short chapters, the time jumps were done so well, and the ending was perfect.

I am looking forward to the next novella in this series!

First time reading this author and she delivered a quick paced novella about a woman learning how to be who she wants to be while repeating the same day over and over again.

It's a sweet friends to lovers romance. Lauree is someone relatable to many readers because she's lost and avoids changes. The idea of setting this story in the New Year's Eve was a fantastic idea and well planned and I liked how the author made Lauree push herself quickly. I was expecting her to be more resistant and avoid moving forward with her resolve but it didn't happen.

I wished this was a full length novel though. I know it can be tiring to the author and reader having the same day in loop but it would've been interesting to get a deeper view from Lauree and Max past, their backstory and until the recent day. I think it would make us connect more with them as couple instead of being instant.

If you're looking for a fast read to help you get out of a slump or because you're looking for a lighter read, this is a solid novella.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

Midnight, Repeated follows Lauree falling in to a time loop on New Years eve and she needs to figure out how to get herself out of this loop.

I'll admit it took me a bit to figure out what was going on exactly with the love interests in this book. I think they were introduced pretty quickly and confusingly (at least for me) but once I figured out what was going on it was a pretty nice read. It probably wouldn't be too high on my recommendations but I did enjoy it and I would read other books by this author if given the opportunity.

3/5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for this copy to review.

This was a great read! Quick, cute, and charming! I am a big fan of the time loop concept and this book did not disappoint! I loved watching Laurlee’s growth. I found her and Max’s relationship so sweet. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from Dani McLean.

📘: Midnight Repeated by Dani McLean
🗓 Pub Date: November 1, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley, Dani McLean, and Set The Mood Publishing for this ARC!

*Reviewed on NetGalley and Goodreads. Will review on retail once published!

Thanks to NetGalley and Set the Mood Publishing for giving me early access to read Midnight, repeated. This was my first time reading a ground hog day vibe story and I enjoyed it for the most part. I’m pretty sure it’s a novella series so it is a quick read. It was easy to take interest in the characters and to care about them. It was a cute romance.

Synopsis:
She’s about to have the night of her life. Over and over again. At twenty-five, Lauree Miller knows what she should want — a serious job, a serious boyfriend, the ability to cook a meal that doesn’t involve two types of cheese. Who cares if it isn’t the future she had in mind for herself? It’s about time she stopped pining over her best friend’s brother, Max, anyway. New Years Eve is a time for resolutions, and as the clock ticks closer to midnight, Lauree makes a decision - next year, she’s going to let go of the past and finally grow up. Except when she wakes, it’s still December 31st. Then it happens again. And again. And again. What’s a girl trapped in a time loop to do? Will kissing the right man at midnight set her free?

Review:
This novella was so interesting and exciting! It was a New Year's Groundhog day. I thought the story was intersting and now I'm looking forward to the rest of the Magic Midnight series.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest opinion!
Midnight, repeated is a sweet fluffy novella about Lauree who gets stuck in a loop on New Year’s Eve.. Being stuck in a loop helps her discover herself and what she wants in her life which is not her boring job and her boring (asshole) boyfriend and figure out what’s been missing from her life.. It also helps her come to a conclusion about her long-time unrequited love of her best friend’s brother Max!
I absolutely love Lauree’s development and seeing her rediscover herself and her passion which doesn’t necessarily mean fitting into society’s mold.. she became bolder and unapologetic and I loved to see it 🫶🏻 Lauree was definitely funny and amusing and I had a great time reading it.. Max and Lauree were very sweet and wholesome, we really saw how Max is a major part of her life who’s always there for her and supports her. He’s the perfect golden retriever boyfriend and her number one believer who encouraged her to find her passion and calling, which was absolutely lovely to see. Wish it had been a little longer though but can’t wait to read more from the author!

4.5 ⭐️
I was so excited to read my first ARC from NetGalley! Of course reading a book by a new author can be nerve racking because you don’t want to be disappointed…but Dani McLean did not disappoint!
Midnight Repeated is the perfect book to read while cuddled up on the couch on a fall day. Dani took a new spin on the “time loop” concept. Not only does Lauree need to find the right person to end up with at Midnight, but she also has to find herself in the process.

Incredibly sweet, fluffy with a bit of spice. A romantic twist on Groundhog Day. I read most of this one sitting; so easy to read and stay immersed in the story

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a meh for me. Didn't realize it was a novella and by the time I mightve been interested, it was over.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
I love the premise of the novel - it had great potential. But, it just was sub-par to me. I think the author had all the idea for a great plot for a great novel, but it just was not delivered effectively.
Pros:
- Love the time-loop storyline. It can be overdone sometimes, but using a time loop for New Years Eve would be amazing!
- Love best friend's brother romance (I mean who hasn't had a crush on their friend's older brother?)
- New Years Eve is one of my favorite holidays that gets overshadowed by Christmas, so I was looking forward to escaping to the excitement of a New Year and colder weather in NY
Cons:
- It was suuuuuuper predictable and very repetitive
- I just found it hard to like the main character and buying into her (and all of the other characters') backstories.
- I know it was intended to be a novella, but I feel that if you are writing a novella, you still must include enough detail, description, and plot to have readers be invested in it.
Not my cup of tea, unfortunately.

Laurie is stuck in a rut. It's a good thing it's New Year's Eve since it's probably time she makes some new resolutions. With midnight seconds away Laurie makes the decision to start growing up and do something about the job she hates, rethink her relationship with her less than supportive boyfriend, and finally try and move on from her unrequited feelings toward her friend Max. Only when she wakes up the next day it's New Year's Eve all over again, and Laurie, once again, find herself stuck.

Okay this novella was so cute!! It was short and sweet but packed with so much goodness and fun! I enjoyed all the "daily" adventures Laurie went on. I can't wait for the rest of the series.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚:
✨️ Time loop
✨️ Childhood friends to lovers
✨️ Bestfriend's brother
✨️ Unrequited crush/love
✨️ All the pining
✨️ Slow burn

This was a beautiful, charming and fun story - which felt like a perfect fall read, even if it does take place on New Year's Eve. Lauree was such a delightful person who learned to make the best out of a bad situation and turn her life around, even if it meant living the same day again and again. In love with her best friend's brother since they were teenagers and thinking it was hopeless and one-sided, she started to maybe see herself through his eyes, too.

And the cover - talk about beautiful!

Thank you NetGalley and the author for the ARC!

3.5✨
It is an interesting novella, from the beginning it tells you that it does not explain "the magic" it just happens and that's it, and that's fine, I liked it, the truth is I was hooked from the beginning, it did not bore me at any time, and it was easy to read, I really liked the protagonists, my only drawback is that since it is a novel, things were done very quickly at the end, but removing that it is very entertaining honestly, I recommend it to pass the time, when you want to read something without drama, hot and even for your reading challenge.💗🥰

•Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.
• Release November 1st

Midnight, Repeated is a novella by Dani McLean centring around Lauree Miller who relives December 31st, over and over again. She starts on what seems like a never ending cycle of quitting the job she hates, breaking up with her boyfriend who doesn’t see a future with her, learning to bake and connecting with her best friends brother (and long time crush), everything Lauree has done resets at midnight, and she was the only one who remembered what had happened in the previous loop. The loops allowed Lauree a chance to figure out what was truly important in life and what pieces she needed to leave behind, a chance to figure out how to get unstuck.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an eARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review. It was a unique and enjoyable read!

Thank you Netgalley & Set the Mood Publishing for an eARC of Midnight, Repeated by Dani McLean! I’m a thriller lover at heart, but I’ve read everything written by Dani McLean and was pumped to see her latest story available on Netgalley prior to pub day. She’s an auto-buy author for me and a favorite for romcoms with the steam factor.

At 25 years old, Lauree is still pining over her best friend’s brother, Max. New Years Eve is a time and holiday for resolutions, and as the clock ticks closer to midnight she decides that in the new year she is finally going to grow up and let go of her crush - Her loveless relationship - and her job that she’s miserable with. That is, until she wakes up and it’s NYE, again…and again…and again…When you’re trapped in a time loop, how do you possibly get out of it?

I absolutely devoured this novella and wish there was more to Max & Lauree’s story. Short, sweet and a bit steamy, it was just what I needed while I was quarantined on a Friday night. Lauree didn’t have a choice in being stuck in a time loop - But the character development over the story is perfectly paced and I loved that she used it to her advantage. The story made me question - If I could do things over, really seize the day, what would I do differently? I am so excited to see that this is going to be a new series by McLean and pray pray prayyyy that we see these characters again. If you’re looking for a bite-sized, sweet novella to get your heart warm and racing, this one’s for you.

The concept of this book is what appealed to me a lot and I commend the author or whoever created the description of this book because they fid an excellent job with that. However, the actual storyline and execution? It was lacking and very boring for me. There's no tension for anything and main character was just there. She's very passive and I am constantly being pushed out of the story because of the awareness that the happenings in the surroundings and outside our MCs is what's making them act, instead of being an active character in their own book. This was just not for me.