A sweet story that made me smile and root for the characters. Compelling, well plotted, likeable main character that I liked and rooted for them.
Recommended.
Many thanks to Harlequin Special Edition for for this arc, all opinions are mine

Selena and Trent are very popular radio show hosts. One day they share their worst Valentine's s day stories and it snowball. The shows gain viewers and they find themself planning Valentine's day gala for all of the single people.

There is mad chemistry between them and with days passing their attraction grows into something more. They are both very hesitant to take the next step, in fear of ruined reputations and careers.

I really liked the storyline, but trouble liking Selene and Trent. Some of their actions were off and the last half of the book was way too dragged out.

I received an ARC via NetGalley. All options are my own.
This is a super cute Valentine’s themed romance. I love the way Selena and Trent are coworkers for a radio show bonding over singlehood and the wounds of past relationships, creating an authentic, yet surprising (for them!) route to love.

Single radio hosts Selena and Trent share a show where they offer advice to people who write and call in. In November a person writes in about their Valentine’s Day horror story and both hosts have similar stories of their own and decide to throw a Valentines event for singles. While planning the event, they spend more and more time together outside of work and become involved in each other’s familial ties and friendships.

I wanted to like this book more than I did. The idea was solid as was much of the story telling, but I think this would have been much stronger at the 215 page length of a Harlequin Romance rather than the 280 page length of a Harlequin Special Edition as I found the book to drag on in places. I really liked Selena and found that she was a very smart and sharp heroine. I found her relationship with her mother very interesting especially that she as a therapist was willing to put up with her mother’s abuse rather than set boundaries I would expect a therapist to advise her clients to put in place, and wish this dynamic would have been explored more. My biggest issue with Selena was the constant references to her skipping meals because her disordered eating was not needed and it was triggering. I did not enjoy Trent. I found his unwillingness to communicate plans frustrating and found him controlling to both Selena and his sister. I thought his relationship with his sister with Down syndrome interesting, but can’t speak to the accuracy of her portrayal. Overall I was entertained by the book but it wasn’t my favorite.

It drives me crazy that categories don’t have trigger warnings, so here are the things I noticed: references to suicide, disordered eating, death of a parent (prior to the start of the book), abusive parent

Thank you to Harlequin for the gifted copy and Harlequin and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I liked and it's a nice Valentine's centered book that I liked so it was good. Plus the relationship between the MCs made it good too.

✨ Workplace romance
✨ He falls first
✨ Radio station co-hosts
✨ Disability and mental health rep

Trent and Selena cohost a radio show. During their show they answer questions or messages from the viewers. After one message was very popular they planned an event for Valentine's Day for the singles out there which forced them to work more together planning the party.
These two have harbored an attraction to eachother but kept it professional until they couldn't anymore. Another sweet romance. Loved his sister and her journey for independence. His need to be her caretaker and not let her live on her own was strong.
They both had very different past family pain to share. Selena's was very sad, glad she found her hea.

Thank you harlequinbooks and netgalley for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

The Valentine's Do-Over by Michelle Lindo-Rice, is a colleagues to lovers romance featuring radio show co-hosts Selena Cartwright and Trent Moon.Trent, a veteran radio talk show host, partners with Selena, a driven therapist, and they have a great working relationship. A letter is received at the radio station about someone hating Valentine’s Day which has Trent and Selena to confess that they also are not fond of Valentine’s Day and have sworn off love. This leads Selena and Trent to planning a singles-oriented themed Valentine’s Day event. When Selena and Trent begin to spend more and time together feelings develop, sparks fly, and things get romantic. When their on-air chemistry spills over into their personal life, will it lead to love, or destroy their careers? This is a enjoyable story to get you in the Valentine’s Day spirit. I recommend The Valentine's Do-Over to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

This is my first time reading a book by Michelle Lindo-Rice. The book cover drew me in immediately! I really enjoyed this friends to lovers romance. Although the rumor mill at their office tagged Trent as a playboy, Selena slowly discovers there’s a lot more to him hidden beneath the surface. Absolutely enjoyed this book! 10/10 would recommend it to a friend!

I really appreciated the mental health and disability representation. Though I’d like to make an important note that the term “special needs” is frowned upon within the disabled community. We may need accommodations to navigate life but we do not have “special needs,” we are disabled. It’s ok to say the word, it does not have a negative connotation. Writing about disability is complicated and requires sensitivity.


Disclosure: I received this arc from netgalley. This is my voluntary and unbiased review.

Good friends to lovers story. Selena is a hard-working therapist who also partners with Trent on a radio talk show. When one of their listeners shares how much they hate Valentine's Day, it sets off a firestorm of responses. Even Selena and Trent share their Valentine's woes and why they don't do relationships. As a result, the Valentine's Mingle for Singles Ball was born.

I liked both Trent and Selena. Trent has been a radio host for a long time. He has a reputation as a ladies' man who doesn't get serious about anyone. He has a bad relationship in his past and has no plans to risk his heart again. Trent also has custody of his younger sister, who has Downs Syndrome. He's very protective of her and sometimes takes it too seriously. He also has a good heart, which is evident in his behind-the-scenes actions.

Selena is a woman who likes helping others which is why she is such a terrific therapist. She applies that same heart to the people who call in to the radio show. Her beef with Valentine's Day stems from her father's desertion of her and her mother. Part of the book deals with Selena and her relationship with her mother.

The relationship that develops between Trent and Selena is a slow burn. It begins in November with a letter from a listener who talks about the effects of the holidays on single people. Their chemistry is evident during their show, but previously all of their interactions were work-related. Though there are sparks between them, Trent keeps his personal and professional lives separate. As they spend time together planning the Valentine's event, those lines begin to blur. The sparks between them continue to grow until they can't resist giving in to them. However, the more they are together, feelings past the attraction have them wanting more. When Selena gets spooked by those feelings and pulls away, Trent must convince her to take a chance. I loved the ending and seeing each overcome their fears and look to a future together.

I also liked the secondary characters. Selena's friend Nadine does a terrific job of giving her a kick in the pants when she needs it. I'd like to see her get a story of her own, maybe with Trent's friend. Trent's two buddies, James and Dontae, were fantastic at giving Trent support when he needed it and pushing when he was too cautious. I'd like to see them get happy endings, too. My favorite of these characters was Trent's sister Pammie. She's sweet and caring, and I loved her enthusiasm. I liked how she immediately connected with Selena. Watching her stand up to Trent when he was too protective made me proud of her. She also had great advice for him at the end of the book.

A cute valentines read. This was one of those cozy reads. A co workers love story. If you’re looking for a romantic book this one will fit the bill. This book is low on steam but an overall good read. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Radio co-hosts Selena and Trent have a great working relationship. When their on-air chemistry spills over into their personal life, will it lead to love—or destroy their careers?

I enjoyed these characters. They're kind and respectful to each other, and have a lot of personal integrity. I thought the depiction of Down syndrome was well done, and I liked that subplot.

This book should have come with a content warning for suicide. I applaud the author for exploring mental health issues, yet I thought they could have been handled more sensitively. For Selena and Trent to repeatedly urge the letter-writer to call into the show was harmful IMO. Some people value their privacy. As a therapist, Selena should have recognized that Daphne might not want to have a public spectacle made of her.

This book goes into more depth than most in exploring the harm that society imposes on single people, and how Valentine's Day crystallizes the pressure to pair up. It's not the light read you might assume from the cover.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This is my first time reading a book by Michelle Lindo-Rice and I must that I really enjoyed reading “The Valentine’s Do-Over”. Trent is a veteran radio talk show host and Selena is also a radio talk show host. A letter is received at the radio station about someone hating Valentine’s Day and Trent and Selena also hate Valentine’s Day. These two are not fond of Valentine’s Day and have sworn off love. Selena and Trent plan a singles-oriented Valentine’s Day event. When Selena and Trent begin to spend more and time together things get romantic. This is a great Valentine’s Day to get you in the Valentine’s Day spirit.

I received an ARC via NetGalley HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada), Harlequin Special Edition and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was a good read. Colleagues to lovers romance. Selena and Trent work together as co-hosts of a radio show. When one of the letters they receive is about hating Valentine’s Day the both find out they share the same sentiment. Spending more time with each other the two start to develop feelings for one another. It’s one of those where there isn’t a lot of spice if your looking for detailed love making sessions. Overall it was a decent read.
Thank you to Harlequin Romance and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This is a sweet work colleague to lovers romance featuring radio show co-hosts Selena Cartwright and Trent Moon. Selena is a driven therapist who works alongside veteran radio host Trent. A special listener letter leads to them confessing why they no longer enjoy valentines day which leads to them planning a singles-themed valentine's event together. Sparks fly and things get entangled as they start to spend more and more time together. This was a solid romance; a bit less steamy than I generally prefer but still enjoyable. I wish the main characters did more communicating and I wish the subplot about Selena's mother had a more satisfying conclusion.

Overall, I'd give it about a 7 out of 10