A fun, uplifting rom com about finding a person that is meant for you. AND THE DOG! AND THE VACATIONS!! I found this very enjoyable and couldn't put it down!

WOW. Lindsey Lanza's writing debut truly left me Speechless! (pun intended). A bookstagrammer turned writer, what more is there to love?! For all of my bookstagram friends, you'll love all of the bookish moments mentioned. I related to Lucy so much, and it was so amazing to read about a character like her. Although I was never married, my ex-fiancé did leave me just weeks before my wedding, leaving me devastated. I too, like Lucy, moved across the country. And although it wasn't on my first flight moving, I happened to meet a really cute pilot who cared for me like no one ever has before. (Spoiler alert -- that pilot and I are now married). I loved the characters, the complexity of Lucy and Henry and the layers of everything that they were dealing with individually, and how that would come to impact any idea of a relationship between the two of them.

This book was the perfect slow burn romance, that had me laughing out loud, swooning at the romance, and clutching the book in tears by the end of it. The chronic illness representation blew me away. As someone who deals with an invisible illness (I have narcolepsy), it's a struggle to communicate needs and receive compassion from others. Lindsey did a phenomenal job regarding this aspect of Lucy's character -- especially the juxtaposition of her ex not taking her seriously for it, to then Henry seeing it as another way to care for her and love her. It goes to show readers, especially those with similar struggles, that there are those people out there who will love and care for you, regardless of what illness you may have.

I can't wait to read the final copy once the book is released next January. Everyone must mark their calendars to buy this once it's released! It's bound to be a top romance of 2023!

For a debut novel, it sure hit hard. I think that Lindsey Lanza may become one of my auto-buy authors if she can keep up this momentum! Loved the chemistry between Lucy and Henry. I could definitely relate to Henry with his social anxiety. I read this whole book in one sitting! It pulled at my heartstrings and made me laugh. It had everything. Also, the cover is so cute. Will definitely buy for my bookshelf when it comes out next year!

5⭐️ for Lindsey Lanza’s debut novel, Speechless!!! Forced proximity, friends to lovers, dual POV. LOVE!!!

At 30 years old, Lucy’s life is not exactly what she expected. After losing her mom to cancer and going through a divorce, Lucy decides it’s time for her (and her furry pup Rowan) to pack up and move across the country to live with her best friend and college roommate in LA. But when her best friend gets back together with her on again-off again boyfriend, Lucy is left homeless (10 minutes before she boards her plane to LA, might I add).

Enter Henry, a successful British (yay!) writer and musical composer with selective mutism and social anxiety disorder, to save the day. Henry swoops in and strikes up a conversation with Lucy, ultimately inviting her to stay with him and his team of 4 other musicians in Malibu. It’s only then that Lucy discovers that the man saving her by offering up his home is actually the man whose music has already been saving her life for years while she dealt with pain due to her chronic illness.

What follows throughout the rest of the novel is a beautiful story about loss, love, grief, and found families.

I laughed, I cried, I wanted these characters to be my friends and family. Graham, Jayce, and Preston had my heart. My heart broke for both Henry and Lucy and they each battled their respective physical and mental health challenges. Lanza deals with the topics of mental health, grief, and chronic illness respectfully and realistically.

The writing style was flawless and kept me thinking about the story long after I should have been asleep. I had to force myself to put it down several times and remember to participate in real life. You do not want to miss out on what is sure to be one of the best novels of 2023!

This book was absolutely adorable and has all the makings of a 5 star romance read! Dual POV? Check. He falls first? Double Check. Taylor Swift and Disney references? Triple Check. This book from a first time author is so cute I couldn’t put it down. Already looking forward to the next from this boom Maestro ;)

After reading this book im feeling two things - OBSESSED and SPEECHLESS! Definitely now one of my favorite reads of the year!

I absolutely LOVED this book from start to finish, I loved all the characters and the overall story was EVERYTHING. Lindsey did such an amazing job writing each and every character in this book; you will not only fall in love with Lucy and Henry but every other character too [even the ones you grow to hate - but even that part of the story was masterful and had a purpose].

I have never read anything like this book; Yes it was an adorable rom-com BUT it was so much more than that. The use of music and the strong meaning behind it was so different and it added so much to the story. It showed how healing music can be before knowing the true importance in not just Lucy's life but in Henry's and the rest of HAAM. Speaking of HAAM - Lindsey not only gave you one guy to obsess over but she gave you FOUR and one adorable dog named Rowan! When you read this you'll understand why. I ADORED Preston, Graham and Jayce so much. The instant bond between all of them and Lucy was so stinking cute, I couldn't get enough of them interacting.

Lucy and Henry together are MAGIC; and after reading this book I can confidently say Henry has now taken one of my top book boyfriend spots of ALL TIME! Even with all of his struggles with anxiety he was attentive, kind, incredibly sweet and adorable in his own Henry way, but he made Lucy find herself again and I loved him even more for that. The spice was just an added bonus that made it that much better!

Lucy's journey in this book was personally painful as I struggle with the same health issues she does - but it wasn't was triggering, it was soothing in a way. You don't get many books like that. I loved the way Lindsey used this book to bring light to what she called an invisible illness because thats essentially what it is. It was a wonderfully done part of the story I'm very grateful for.

To sum up my super long review LOL I laughed out loud, I swooned and I cried AND I really didn't want it to end. I really loved this book and I know you will too!

I decided to request this book because i was OBSESSED with the cover. I stand by that decision, but I'm glad I decided to read it. Henry and Lucy are such a sweet couple and I loved getting to read their story. As a taylor swift fan, i adored the references and other pop culture references as well. I just adored this story and can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy for my bookshelf!

Speechless

Vibes: 📚🎶🍰🏄‍♀️🦮🏝

Absolutely loved this debut from Lindsey Lanza!

If you like roommates, friends to lovers, awesome new friend group that turns into chosen family, adorable dog, mental health/anxiety and chronic illness representation, set in Malibu…you’ll LOVE this one.

I truly loved Henry and Lucy SO much. I don’t want to give anything away but their friends to lovers journey was so so sweet. You’ll fall in love with her sweet pup Rowan, the roommates, and the main characters. I read this in one night, if that says how much I enjoyed it.


Thank you to NetGalley, Victory, and the author for an ARC!! 💖 You can pick this one up in January 2023!

Meeting your music idol. Slow burn romance. Forced proximity. Dual POV.

Lucy has had a run of bad luck, but when she meets Henry on a plane, it all starts to change. She discovers more than just her music idol… also a houseful of new friends and inspiration to start writing again.

Henry has severe anxiety when around new people… except Lucy. Having her around seems to help him come out of his shell and the music is flowing with her as his muse.

Can he be honest with her about his anxiety and the way he feels for her? Can she be honest with him about her medical history and how she feels for him?

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for Speechless to come out January 17, 2023.

I LOVED this book! I read it in 5 hours and could not put it down. Henry and Lucy’s story was told meticulously and with care… I loved the slow build up and more importantly, I loved their friendship. Lanza took special care with their separate storylines which made their journey all the more magical and sweet. There were moments where I laughed (hello, Graham!) and moments where I held my breath (Lucy’s illness) and times where my heart broke ( Henry… I love you). Worth the rollercoaster!

LIKES:
📝 cute, breezy, funny writing
🏖 set in Malibu!
👱🏻‍♀️ Lucy is relatable, fun, & sweet
✍️ writer vibes
🧔🏻 Henry is shy, reserved, kind, & focused
🎶 classical musician vibes
🐶 + an adorable pup!
🩺 chronic illness representation
👩‍❤️‍👨 friends to lovers (steam level 2/5)
🫂 + forced proximity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 explores found family
👫 + a New Girl-esque friend group!
🧠 + mental health
🧁 all the delicious food!
🎭 LOTS of drama!
🥹 heartwarming & sweet
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DISCLAIMERS:
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VERDICT: a sweet & heartwarming friends to lovers forced proximity romance w/ a New-Girl-esque friend group, the cutest pup, all the drama & plenty of depth exploring chronic illness & mental health!

This was a very cute read! I loved their first meeting and how Henry was able to recognize his music right away. I also really liked how they were both respectful of each other and didn't push the other to talk to them. Rowan stole the show, of course.

While the plot was great, I would've loved for there to be a little more emotion in the writing. I found it easy to put this book down and pick it up later.

I absolutely loved this book! I was given an ARC by Netgalley & Victory editing in exchange for an honest review. These thoughts are my own opinion.

We meet a writer named Lucy who was flying to LA to move in with her best friend but then her best friend calls her and says she can’t live with her. What the heck where is she goona live now? Lucy has a service dog and gets into a confrontation with a man who thinks her dog needs to be in the cargo area not on the plane. In comes Henry who sticks up for her and Rowan her dog. The two hit it off & Henry offers his house up to her in a forced proximity situation. Lucy thinks “ why not?” Lucy then finds out that Henry is the man who had scored all her favorite movies and who’s she’s been secretly crushing on for years as Henry has stayed behind the scenes. Feelings develop and things get crazy as life does when you have a chronic pain disorder like endometriosis. Lucy just wants a fairytale ending like she writes but she knows that’s just not in the cards for her right?

This book seriously meant so much to be as a fellow endo warrior myself. This is the second ARC I’ve read where the MC has endometriosis and I’m so glad more readers will have someone they can relate to. I loved the dynamic between Lucy & Henry. I adored Henry’s roommates and how much they cared for both Lucy and Rowan! I highlighted so many quotes but my favorite was: “ But under the rainbow, that’s how I feel when I’m with you. Like the storm has ended and I can finally see the sun. Your my fairytale Luzu!”

If you’ve ever wanted your own fairytale but thought you didn’t deserve one be sure to pick this up on Jan 17,23.

Speechless was a gorgeous novel! We meet best selling author Lucy who writes happy endings for others even though she is lacking her own. Following a divorce she decides to move to LA. Enter Henry who when living arrangements fall threw helps her with a place to stay. I love that he was a musician and he was going through things as well. It was so lovely to see them come together and find happiness together. I enjoyed all the supporting cast of Henry’s friends, the writing style. I could go on and on! Such a great book to get lost in or for book club purposes,

Lucy is a bestselling writer but she is divorced on the eve of her thirtieth birthday. She ended up staying with Henry, a composer whose music heals her while her life is falling apart. She also helps Henry who suffers from anxiety. Together they work together to find happiness...

Lucy is terrific and Henry is just amazing. Love both of them together. I love how well they help each other... A terrific romanic book with so many funny moments.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

5🌟 - I loved it!

This was so dang sweet 🥹. It gave me strong New Girls vibes which was so fun! I loved their friend group and the relationships Lucy made with her housemates. Lucy’s friendship with Adamma was absolutely perfect!

Lindsey included so many bookish moments like TOG references and pop culture mentions with T-Swift, which I loved!

HENRY 🥹🥹! I absolutely adore him. He is sweet, kind, protective, and so genuine!

The transition between Henry and Lucy’s POV was absolutely perfect. I loved how their imperfections and flaws got them together and they so readily accepted one another.

The chronic illness representation felt so real, and I especially loved @readwithli’s author note at the end 💕

The way everything came together truly left me speechless @readwithli!! What an incredible debut you have created!