Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for this Advanced Readers Copy of Will they or Won't they by Ava Wilder!

Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC for my honest review.

"I just finished reading 'Will They or Won't They' by Ava Wilder and let me tell you, it was an emotional rollercoaster! This Hollywood second chance romance had me completely invested in the complicated relationship between Shane and Lilah. The tension and angst were off the charts, and I couldn't put the book down. Their chemistry and the way they pushed each other's buttons had me on the edge of my seat. And let's not forget the spice that added an extra layer of excitement to the story. If you're looking for a book that will keep you gripped with anticipation and make your heart race, 'Will They or Won't They' is a must-read!"

3⭐
Genre ~ romance
Publication date ~ June 27, 2023
Page Count ~ 373
Audio length ~ 10 hours 4 minutes
Narrators ~ Kristen DiMercurio, Jay Aaseng
POV ~ dual 3rd
Featuring ~ dual timeline, celebrity's, slow burn, friends to lovers to enemies to lovers, second chance, minimal steamage

Lilah & Shane met when they worked on the same tv series, they had a falling out, so she left the show. Now it's a few years later and Lilah's career never really took off, so she's back on set with her nemesis.

Enemies to loves is not my favorite trope because inevitably there's going to be some miscommunication and boy do we have it. Neither character is really likable. I did not like how rude Lilah was when she ended their secret relationship years ago or how Shane handled it. He could have been so much more mature. Actually, I didn't find either of them mature really for being in their 30's. Her throwing a fit about the donuts annoyed me. I usually like banter, but it was too much for me in this one. There's some jealously thrown in, too, with an assumption and you know what happens when you assume....

Overall, this was just fine for me. I am happy there was dual POV and timeline to help get a feel for both of their sides of the story. I like the cover, too.
Currently an editor's pick for best romance and 4.2 on Amazon, so I seem to be in the minority. I think this would appeal to enemies to lovers fans.

I was able to listen to an audio copy as well.
Narration notes ~ they both did a great job. I was pleasantly surprised there were two narrators since it was told in the 3rd.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book. Will They or Won’t They is a fantastic second book from Ava Wilder. It’s a pretty straightforward enemies to lovers story with so much romance and even more angst! I really enjoyed Lilah and Shane and their banter. This is definitely one to check out, especially if you enjoyed How to Fake it in Hollywood.

👻 “I blew things out of proportion, now you're blue
Put you in jail for something you didn’t do
I pinned your hands behind your back, oh
Thought I had reason to attack, but no.”

The next book in my celebrity romance era was STELLAR. It was an amazing second chance slow burn which I normally don’t love, so that should tell you how great it was.

WYOWT follows two actors in a paranormal TV drama (think Vampire Diaries, but she’s a ghost). Lilah and Shane’s characters were in love on screen for years being shipped by their intense fans, but they hate each other off screen leading to Lilah’s exit in season 5. But now a few years later she’s returning for the final season + their off screen relationship is tenser than ever while they have to deliver that happily ever after for their fans.

This enemies to lovers dual POV has incredible banter, chemistry, + connection! Plus you get a one bed scene! 👏🏻 Like I said it’s a slow freaking burn, but SO worth it. Also the TWIST, I can’t! 😲

If you’re looking for a good palate cleanser or something to get you out of a slump, this is it! SO obsessed!!✨

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to Ava Wilder, Netgalley, and Random House Publish Group for providing a copy of Will They or Won’t They in exchange for an honest review.
How to Fake It in Hollywood was one of my favorite books in 2022. I was excited for the opportunity to review this one. The costars have a complicated past and miscommunication is a huge obstacle. Ava did a great job building up building up the tension between Lilah and Shane. I did not anticipate the slow burn of their story but loved their ending. I can’t wait for Ava’s next book.

Ava Wilder has officially joined my auto-buy list. Will They or Won't They was the most delightful follow-up I have read in a while! I loved How to Fake it in Hollywood, and I thought this was even better--it flowed better, it definitely feels like Wilder has found her groove. And this was a fantastic enemies to lovers story. They can easily be contrived or annoying, but this was just really wonderful. A delight.

we need more celebrity romances! this was really cute and easy to read. i loved the dynamics between our two main characters and they felt real and not just characters on a page. i laughed, i swooned, and i overall reccomend this book.

"Will They or Won't They" keeps you guessing until the very end.
In this story, we meet Lilah and Shane, actors who star in a popular TV show together. The pair begin a physical relationship at the beginning of the first season, but it quickly goes south. Unfortunately for them, the show runs for 9 whole seasons.
Lilah struggles with anxiety and being emotionally unavailable, while Shane is a 'relationship guy' who tries hard to hide his hurt and true feelings through the course of their on/off again drama.The characters are complex, maybe overly so at times, with it's lust at first sight-lovers to enemies-enemies to friends-friends to lovers journey. But, through all that, it begged an interesting question: Can you really be in love with someone who doesn't let you all in?
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an early release copy of this book!
"Will they or Won't They" is being released June 27th 2023-mark your calendars!
**Posted to GoodReads on 5/21/2023
**Posted to Amazon on 7/26/2023

Lilah and Shane were the will they or won't they couple of a popular tv show... they kept almost getting together on the show but didn't... but they did in real life! And then Lilah left to try her hand at making movies. Now, seasons later, Lilah is back on the show but is struggling to find her place back with the cast. There is tension between her and Shane and they are back to the show pulling the "ross and rachel" act with them. They are put in a series of hilarious situations and the banter is great.

This is a fun lovers to enemies to lovers story. I read it in a day and didn't want it to end

I enjoyed the second chance romance and enemies to lovers tropes of this book. The author kept me engaged and rooting for these characters to eventually get together. The chemistry was on point and kept me on my toes about “will they get back together or will they not?” until the very end. I liked how the author tied up all the loose strings in the end. Overall I enjoyed reading it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was one of those books that I enjoyed so much that I almost don't know how to articulate all the things I loved about it.

Ava Wilder does it again! I really enjoy the way Wilder writes about Hollywood; both HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD and WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY were slam dunks for me.

As Wilder herself admits, this book is less heavy than her debut, but it does still discuss anxiety and panic attacks, and I really connected with the way those were depicted and thought the topics were handled very well.

The entire cast of characters has my heart. Lilah and Shane had incredible chemistry, and I was fully invested in their relationship journey. I loved the couple's therapy that Lilah and Shane attended as well; I always enjoy when therapy is positively represented in books.

Lilah's cast of friends was delightful as well, though I wish they'd taken less of a backseat once the relationship hit, but that's something I'm always looking for.

This book was a pure delight to read. Highly recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy are co-stars in the TV show “Intangible.” On-screen they are in love, but off-screen they can’t be in the same room. This was such a fun book and storyline!! There is drama, angst, banter, and love. This is the perfect enemies to lovers, second chance romance, celebrity romance pool read. If you liked Famous for a Living, Nora Goes Off Script, Romantic Comedy, or Meet Cute you will love this one!!

Thank you, NetGalley and Random House Publishing - Ballantine Books for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Will They or Won’t They was released June 27th, 2023.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a very predictable rom com. I will say it was better than her previous novel, but not by much. I was at least able to finish this one. I just didn't connect to the characters and found them immature.

I had the pleasure of receiving "Will They or Won't They" through NetGalley, and after a delightful experience with "How To Fake It In Hollywood," I was eager to dive into Ava Wilder's writing once more! 🎧💕 I'm happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although it fell just short of a full five-star review.

Ava Wilder's writing style continues to charm and captivate, drawing me into the world of celebrity romance once again. 💫 The witty banter and emotional depth between the characters made for an engaging and heartwarming read that had me hooked from start to finish. 🌟🌸

As someone who isn't usually a huge fan of celebrity romances, I must admit that this book has me rethinking my preferences. There's something about the way Ava Wilder crafts her stories that adds an extra layer of allure to the genre. 👀🌈

In conclusion, "Will They or Won't They" by Ava Wilder is a charming and endearing novel that left me eagerly anticipating more from this talented author. 🌹✨ If you loved "How To Fake It In Hollywood" or are curious about the magic of celebrity romances, this book is definitely worth adding to your TBR list! 🎬🌟

3 stars!

I enjoyed the lovers/enemies/lovers trope of this one. The ending felt a little rushed and chaotic to me, and a ton of it felt really unnecessary. Overall I found it to be a cute story, very slow but also a fun read.

My two favorite tropes are Hollywood romance and second chance romance so this book was right up my alley! I loved the dual POV, dual timeline story of Lilah and Shane, two former co-stars who reunite for a final season of their hit TV show. The chemistry, the banter, the roller coaster of emotions - it's all off the charts and written in a way that will keep you surprised. And that ending! Just perfect. I can't wait for whatever Wilder writes next!

Thanks to Ballantine / Dell for the copy to review.

Lilah and Shane reunite to star in a final season of a TV series that made them famous. When they met years earlier, they had a brief romance that ended quickly. Now they both hate each other ... or do they? If you like enemies to lovers, second chance romances that are slow burn, this book is for you! I loved Ava's previous book, How to Fake It in Hollywood, and came into this book with high expectations that just were not met here. I felt that the book dragged on in parts and I didn't find the main characters to be all that likeable. A solid 3 stars for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC!

This was a fun, slow burn, friends to lovers turned enemies to lovers to second chance romance. SO many of my favorite tropes in one!!!! The slow burn and anticipation was well worth it. The title couldn't be more perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this- felt like I was watching "Intangible" in my head!

Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder is a great romcom! This is a famous/Hollywood romance with a second chance trope. It is funny, steaming, and overall a great story. I love when I can laugh out loud while reading but then get right back into the steamy parts. While I'm not a fan of 3rd person, this book was written well! I will definitely read this author again!