Thanks to NetGalley for my gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review.
Will They or Won’t They is a cute rom com about a couple of actors who have a hit breakout tv show that spans 9 seasons.
Lilah and Shane are trying to get their big breaks and land their auditions for a upcoming tv show, they have no clue how entangled their lives are about to become. Although their characters have a prolonged romance, Lilah and Shane started off with a bang and it all went sideways very quickly. This then developed to a hate hate relationship. Several years later, after leaving the show, Lilah is set to make a grand return. Will they be able to put the last behind them and send the show off in style?
Cute read, some slow parts. Slightly spicy. Overall 3.5 stars rounded to 4.

this was such a fun read about the celebrity world that also had so much depth. i am so deeply in my second-chance romance era so this 100% hit on all the goodness that comes with that trope.

i loved the way the relationship was built between lilah and shane and the way their work on the show was interwoven with their personal conflicts.

the bond between them was so real even when they were in their enemies era, but i do wish some of the drama felt a little more grounded and less like they were just causing it for themselves. overall such an enjoyable read and i can’t wait to keep reading whatever ava wilder writes!!!

thank you so much to the publisher for the early e-arc AND the gifted copy <33

Thank you NetGalley and Random House-Ballantine for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Having two main characters with very little likable characteristics is a recipe for disaster. I was really hoping that as I read that I would start to understand these characters more and the decisions that led them to their current enemies status, but I truly just got angrier as I read. They are old enough to know how to be respectful at work, yet they just continue with their snakiness. I feel like there was no real character growth.

"They spoke the secret language of old friends, that unconditional love and acceptance that could only come from years of shared history."

Thank you NetGalley for granting me access to a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It was adorable, and the perfect read for my absolutely too fast brain. I've been struggling to sit down and read a book, and while this one isn't perfect, it was exactly what I needed. Sometimes, that's all a book needs to be. Exactly what you needed.

If you were ever a fan of angsty teenage cw shows... this is for you. If you're a fan of hate to love where they have to co star on a show together... yeah, this is for you. If you're a fan of celebrity romance at all, this is for you. Think Elissa Sussman meets The Vampire Diaries, especially with the paranormal aspect of the show Lilah and Shane are co-stars on.

On screen, you wouldn't think there was a huge misunderstanding in their past that caused Lilah to leave their highly successful show to pursue another level of her career. You wouldn't know that they go years without speaking before they do a final, epic season to save that career. The way their chemistry flows on set, you would have no idea that outside of the steamy moments they share on screen: they absolutely despise each other.

The give and pull was exciting: enticing. I was drawn in from the very start.

I love that authors choose to use so much representation of mental health these days, and this book wasn't a disappointment in that department. I do wish it was more subtle, more understanding, at times, but I enjoyed it all nonetheless. A happy, easy read for a difficult time. Takes you right out of the world and right into another.

And isn't celebrity gossip always just... so juicy? It makes it so you have to know more.

I am 100% in support normalizing mental health and therapy. It has been in many plot lines of my reads this year and I appreciate it. ​​​​​​​​
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Ava Wilder puts a spin on therapy that I very much enjoyed by sharing couples therapy. And the idea of going to couples therapy to improve a work relationship was enlightening and entertaining as they dissected their issues together. ​​​​​​​​
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Similar to her debut novel, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 is a great celebrity romance with amazing chemistry, perfect to take to the pool.. Their back and forth attraction, banter, and history kept me questioning how these two would end. Right up to the end. Trust me you will be rooting for these two.

Unfortunately, Ava Wilder's second novel fell a little flat for me. I absolutely adored her first book, so my expectations were sky-high and almost predictably unmet. I didn't really love either of the characters, and their drama didn't captivate me as much. It's possible I read it in the wrong mood, but these two annoyed me more than I was rooting for them, and that's never a good sign.
The book's premise was fascinating, but the second chance aspect didn't quite work for me here since I am not a fan of the trope to begin with. And while enemies to lovers IS a favorite trope of mine, here it didn't give what it usually gives. Shane and Lilah read more immature and honestly just petty, especially Shane.

<i>Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC!</i>

A second-chance romance following two actors who star in the same show, and are forced to reunite for the show's final season. The novel was a little slow at times, but the characters were developed well and it was interesting to have a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry and how TV shows are made! Perfect for fans of 'Funny You Should Ask'.

I really loved Ava Wilder’s first book and this one was a just as lovely book to feed into my celebrity trope addiction!

I love a good celebrity trope, and this time we have a enemies to lovers/second chance love story between two celebrity costars of a mega popular Supernatural-esque style tv show. They have a history and are forced to coexist- and it is so good!

I really loved this one and am such a sucker for a good celebrity trope but I really loved the paranormal tv show aspect and felt my own Fangirl from early 2000’s rise with the situations described.

I recommend for any lovers of contemporary romance and the celebrity trope!

Thank you so much to the publisher for an advanced copy.

I did not finish this title in advance of the publication day, but do intend to finish reading later down the line.

Hats off to Wilder as this was a fun one! I wasn't expecting a romcom with as much depth as this story has. Lilah and Shane's chemistry is evident from the first moment they meet and it never falters. Their emotional journeys over time are realistic and I appreciated that.

Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy met at the auditions for a television show. They both felt the attraction and soon became a couple, but broke up after the first season. They spent the next couple of seasons of the show ignoring each other until Lilah finally left. Now, she is back for the ninth and final season of the show and things are about to get real.

With a dual POV, the characters were well developed and the steam was just right!
Read this if you like a good enemies to lovers/Hollywood romance.

This was a fun read, but I just didn't get the chemistry between the two characters. I know we are supposed to pick up on their massive chemistry, but I just couldn't connect to them.

The dual timelines and dual POV had me a bit confused on what was happening when. I definitely thought some past stuff timing was happening at present day. Also - why did they end up together at all?! Not my fave!

Will They Or Won't They follows the past and present relationship of Lilah and Shane, two actors who are immediately attracted to each other while auditioning for the starring roles of a new tv show. The show is a huge hit and the two actors develop a secret romance. Fast forward to the present, the readers see how anxiety, misunderstanding, and lack of communication led to a breakdown in the relationship while still having an emotional connection to each other. This books fits the enemies to lovers and second chances trope perfectly. While at times, I found the characters reactions to situations aggravating, I think it was also because I saw myself in their self-doubt. I look forward to reading more books by Ava Wilder, and highly recommend this book.

I am still waiting for my heart rate to settle down so I can type out my thoughts on this book. First, I LOVE a good enemies-to-lovers and second chance romance tropes. Second, tag on a good celebrity romance and I am drooling.

The level of angst and pining in this book had me turning page after page. I was so into it. The characters are both flawed and just so perfect. I felt the author did such a good job balancing characters who were at times quite unlikeable with endearing qualities that would make them vulnerable enough to bring me as a reader back in to rally behind them.

My favorite part was how they ended up finding each other and how one of them surrenders to their feelings in such a huge and romantic way. Also, THE ENDING! I didn’t see it coming! Loved it so much!!!

I host a podcast with my friend LA called “What Did I Just Read?”. At the end of the month we so a book wrap up episode where we highlight 3 books that really stood out to us that we read that month. Of course, this was one of my picks for July!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great celeb romance book with a main character that has general anxiety disorder. It’s easy to read, hard to put down, and you really root for the relationship that they made a mess of over almost a decade. Hard not to see parallels with these two and Nina and Ian from The Vampire Diaries.

I’ve now read both of Ava Wilder’s books, and I gotta say I enjoyed this one a lot more. I thought it struck a better balance between the personal issues and romance, and built a healthier relationship overall.

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+ The tension! The book does a great job of building up almost a decade’s worth of tension, with misunderstandings, denied feelings, and lots of “just kiss already!’ scenes.
+ I quite liked both of the characters. With dual perspective books a lot of times I find myself looking forward to a specific character’s chapters but not in this one. They’re both competent, talented, funny, thoughtful, giving, and quite flawed. While this might make it seem like they’re similar, they’re really distinct and three dimensional characters. Plus I always love a man who’s so open and ready for love.
+ Even though I don’t usually like the misunderstanding trope, I think this book does it right. The choices and interpretations the characters make align with who they are, so nothing seems unreasonable or for the sake of plot.

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- This is mostly a vague nitpick, but I didn’t love one detail about the ending that made it possibly more realistic, but also like a plot twist for the sake of it. It seemed unnecessary and I think not having it would have shown better growth from the characters.

Overall rating: 4.2 ⭐

Thank you to Random House Ballantine, Dell and Netgalley for the eARC!

I'd like to thank Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest and independent review.

This is a Hollywood enemies to lovers and second chance at romance book. Lilah and Shane are brought back together for the final season of the show that started their careers, went through their break up and is now bringing them back together. Due to their hostility towards each other on the set the network orders them to have counseling sessions, where they end up growing closer.

This was an ok story for me. There was nothing that I absolutely didn't like about this book but then it didn't really wow me either. The chemistry between the two was just off and my heart just wasn't into them. Others seem to love it though so it may have just been my mood at the time of reading it.

Title: Will They or Won’t They
Genre: Romance
Format: 📱| 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Oh Ava Wilder, you’ve done it again. 💕

This romance was everything I wanted it to be. It was funny, heartfelt, and a little bit spicy. I could not get enough of Shane and Lilah.

My favorite thing is that you got both MCs perspectives in both timelines here. And because you were both in the past and in the present, you never knew where “Awh” or “hot cha cha” moments were going to show up!

It really threw the normal romance story arc on its head!

And I’ve got to say - listening to the audiobook made my workouts fly by. And made me work out longer so I didn’t have to leave the world of Intangible.

🎧 Audiobook notes: Now, one of my biggest pet peeves with audiobooks (especially dual narration ones) is that the male narrator often makes the female MC of the novel sound absolutely insane or like Elle Woods. There’s rarely an in between. I’m happy to say that both narrators here did a great job with the MCs and with capturing the emotion that was on the page.

Read If You Like:
✨ The Reunion by Kayla Olsen
✨ Dual POV romances
✨ Hollywood Romance
✨ Second Chance Romance
✨ Dual Timelines
✨ No Third Act Breakup

Thank you NetGalley and Dell/Random House for the ARC! I know I’m a little behind on reviews, but sometimes life gets in the way.

This one started out a bit slow for me. The animosity between Lilah and Shane was a bit frustrating. But it definitely picked up with the help of flashbacks and different time periods of their relationship.

After the first 1/3 of the book, I definitely got sucked in. I quite like how Ava Wilder shows us the human side of celebrity-life in her novels.

I won’t get spoilery, but this one is definitely a must-read!

ADORED THIS BAD BOY

after reading how to fake it in hollywood last year by the same author i was stoked to get to the chance to read her new novel and it certainly didn’t diss appoint! jam packed with such a swoon worthy romance and the most lovable characters you can’t help but root for, this is one of my favorite romances of 2023 hands down!

This is my second book from Ava and I love her writing style. I knew she would be my must read author since How to Fake it Hollywood. Incredible character development. I loved the tension. It's just really well written. you won't be able to put it down. It's a perfect summer read. I also loved the cover so I'm getting the printed version as well.