4.5 stars. I read this book in a day and haven’t stopped thinking about it.

Hollywood stars, second chance, found family…
This book was brutal, but so engrossing and beautiful.
I felt all the feels reading it.

I loved Shane from the beginning… Lilah took me a minute. But once things started being revealed and they started to work through things… growing individually and together, I found myself rooting for them big time. Wew, these two went through the wringer!

I love the cast mates (side characters) in this story. So much richness was added with the different relationships being navigated throughout.

And the little twist towards the end?! I almost threw my kindle across the room but had to remind myself that it was a romance and I could trust Ava to give me an HEA 🤣

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read an advance copy.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an advance copy in exchange for honest feedback. This was a great romance read! Ava Wilder knocks it out of the park again.

I think most fans of How to Fake it in Hollywood will read this book and enjoy it! I loved Ava Wilder’s breakout story myself so I was excited to check this out.

While similar in its Hollywood-esque theme, the main difference here for me was lack of communication and miscommunication. That drives me nuts in a book as I feel like a “watcher” more than a participant and it makes it a bit harder for me to connect with the characters, I think.

So — my own trope quirks aside — this was a fun beach-read type of story that was enjoyable overall!

I loved this!! Their banter was so fun and realistic. Its not the post dramatic, plot driven story, but I was rooting for the couple the whole time. The scenes and they way they were written were just SO realistic I was able to visualize everything so well. It was such a perfect representation of a situationship at that age and how feelings get hurt, and how people get back together. Their texting was totally normal - sometimes texts get so cringe and cheesy in books. The facetime scene where she pulled the hood over her face had me cackling - and once again I can SO see someone doing that in real life.
Love this and definitely recommend! Left my heart so happy.

What an absolute GEM! I’m finding the more and more I read Hollywood romances, the more I enjoy them. Naively, I used to think there couldn’t be that much variety, but I’ve been happily proven wrong.

Lilah and Shane feel for each other fast when they were shooting the first season of their prime time supernatural drama, but after a messy breakup after season one was done filming, the animosity between the two was obvious to everyone. After a brief hiatus, Lilah is back for the show’s last season. The big question, can the two enemies get past their shared history for the sake of the show?

The chemistry between these two was off the charts. The banter was fun and they were easy to relate to, despite their fame. I think my absolute favorite thing was how realistically they portrayed Lilah’s anxiety, though. I was not expecting that going in and it really pushed this novel into a five star read.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

⭐️: 4/5

Lilah and Shane were the two stars of the hit TV show Intangible, until Lilah left after season 5 to pursue (and fail at) becoming a movie star. On screen, their characters were pining for one another constantly, but off screen, they’ve despised each other ever since the demise of their short lived fling while shooting season 1. Now, Lilah is back to star in the last season, season 9, but will the two of them be able to put aside their real life feelings in order to give the fans the happy ending they’re hoping for?

The synopsis had me a little unsure about how much I’d like this one, since on and off again love stories sometimes give me the ick, but I found Will They or Won’t They to be a really sweet and entertaining story! I so deeply felt Lilah’s attitude toward relationships and the anxieties that come with letting someone in fully, which was a nice surprise, since I wasn’t anticipating relating so much to one of the main characters since they’re both written as TV stars, which I thought would put them a little out of touch. I also loved how the chapters alternated between Lilah and Shane, so there was never any doubt about how the other felt. The storyline of them being TV stars stuck on the same show made the forced proximity feel so much less forced than other books with similar tropes, and it also kept the plot feeling just unattainable enough to make quality rom-com entertainment. The ending was so heartwarming, and I loved the ultimate message that everyone is worthy of love.

Thank you to @netgalley and @randomhouse for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!!

Will They or Won’t They
Ava Wilder
Pub Date: June 27, 2023

Will They or Won’t They was a super cute, second chance romance and I adored it!

Based on two TV stars, Shane and Lilah, who reunite to film one last season of the show they met on 10 years ago. After a falling out, they are forced to figure out what went wrong and attend counseling to work through things. I just loved the banter between the two characters and felt that the character development was phenomenal. I finished the book with a smile on my face!

💕Read if you like:
💕Second Chance Romance
💕Enemies to Lovers
💕Forced Proximity
💕Anxiety Rep
💕Dual Timeline
💕Grumpy x Sunshine
💕Celebrity Romance
💕Slow Burn

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Thank you to Ava Wilder, Headline Eternal and NetGalley for a gifted copy of Will They or Won’t They!

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If you’ve ever shipped two of your favorite tv show characters so hard that you wanted the actors to date in real life, this is for you. This has immaculate enemies-to-lovers & second chance vibes. Miscommunication drives the long-lasting conflict between Lilah & Shane, but it is semi-resolved through therapy which is always fabulous to see. Their chemistry was good but could have been better—I wanted more spice if I’m being honest.

💕WILL THEY ~or~ WON’T THEY💕
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I absolutely adored #howtofakeitinhollywood by Ava Wilder so I was super excited to read her next book, #willtheyorwontthey
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In Will They or Won’t They, Lilah and Shane are on screen love interests in a popular tv show, but off screen they can’t stand each other. When the tv series is doing a reunion show, Lilah and Shane find themselves having to confront their feelings from the past.
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💕Hollywood/celebrity romance
💕enemies to lovers
💕second chance romance
💕scorching chemistry
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You’ll love this book if you’ve ever shipped your favorite on-screen couples. 💕
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Thank you @netgalley @goodreads goodreads (I won an advanced copy in a giveaway!)

This was so stinkin’ cute!

The journey of healing that Shane and Lilah went through was so good. I really loved that.

I loved the comedy and spiciness of this one. I laughed out loud in some parts.

Overall, good book!

Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine for the ARC of Wilder’s new novel, WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY!

Her debut novel was a reading highlight of. last year (in fact just reread it) and was moved by how real and amazing that romance was while tackling hard themes like alcoholism. Truly an incredible, heartfelt, emotional read— while also being funny, perceptive and enjoyable.

I was over the moon to see this pop into my inbox over the holiday weekend. I was excited to dive into Lilah and Shane’s romance, and felt similarly that the characters and set up was interesting as they talked about challenging and relevant issues like GAD, imposter syndrome (well, implied), etc. But I had a harder time fully immersing myself and believing these characters. Partly might have been due to the challenge set up in this specific enemies to lovers (they really act like they hate each other at the start), partly because of the timelines and introducing their romance. Might also be I prefer fake dating as a trope, but I wasn’t as in love with this novel as Wilder’s first!

That being said, this author is so skilled on a line level. She’ll always be a must read. Looking forward to her next love story.

i LOVE ava wilder’s books!! after reading how to fake it in hollywood, i was itching to get my hands on her next one will they or won’t they. following lilah and shane, previous costars on a hit tv show, now enemies, as they return to the screen to be costars once again. i’m a sucker for a good hollywood romance and wilder did an incredible job building them from enemies to friends to lovers throughout the story. revealing the moments leading to their hatred as you move through the book, wilder created the perfect slow burn rekindling romance!

This was a great follow-up to Ava's first novel. Lilah and Shane were really interesting to me, and I loved the second chance aspect of the relationship. The way that the relationship was woven in between their relationship on screen made a lot of delightful moments and some well won angst turned romance. Ava is clearly one to watch.

3.75 ⭐️s

Will They Or Won’t They - an aptly named title of this slow burn friends to lovers to enemies to friends to lovers sophomore novel by Ava Wilder. I was thrilled to receive an advanced eARC of this title from NetGalley and Random House Ballantine after being a huge fan of Ava’s debut novel and because she’s a local Oklahoma author.

Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy are young adult actors that cross paths while auditioning for a TV series - from there their relationship evolves into friends with benefits - except only Lilah sees them as friends, Shane sees her as something more. This leads to a disastrous ending of their arrangement and they’re left working together for years filled with rage for one another.

Lilah leaves the show after 5 seasons, but for the 9th and final season of the show she comes back. Due to the tension between Lilah and Shane on set, their show runner mandates their attendance at couples counseling. Through counseling and filming the last season of their show, they unpack their years of hatred and begin to understand each other better than ever.

As a reader, you’re constantly thinking will they or won’t they. Personally, I wanted to yell “just kiss already” too many times to count. However, overall I enjoyed their story and got great pleasure in Braums getting a well deserved reference.

My review is posted on Goodreads. And can be found at this link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5367858617

"Will They or Won't They" by Ava Wilder is a captivating and enjoyable romantic comedy that had me hooked from start to finish. Despite my initial reservations about second chance romances, this book pleasantly surprised me with its unique blend of enemies-to-lovers and friends-to-lovers tropes. With a mix of forced proximity and the irresistible combination of a grumpy character and a sunshine personality, this story is a delightful journey of love and self-discovery.

The relationship between Lilah and Shane was undeniably meant to be. From their first encounter to their final "cut," their chemistry was palpable. I usually don't gravitate towards second chance romances, but the way Ava Wilder crafted their story made it feel fresh and exciting. It was as if they were enemies, constantly bickering and denying their feelings, only to discover the depth of their connection. It was heartwarming to witness their transformation from adversaries to lovers.

What I truly loved about Lilah and Shane's relationship was their unwavering love for each other, even during the moments when they pretended not to care. Their emotional journey felt genuine and relatable. Moreover, if anyone dared to mess with them, they swiftly put them in their place, sometimes even with a punch to the face (if you know, you know!). Their unwavering support and protection of one another added a layer of depth to their romance.

The ending of the story took an unexpected twist, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. It tied up loose ends and left me feeling content and satisfied. Ava Wilder's skillful storytelling kept me engaged throughout, and I applaud her for creating a memorable and fulfilling conclusion.

As an avid reader, I must commend Ava Wilder on her writing prowess. Her ability to capture the essence of the characters and their emotions is truly commendable. I enjoyed her previous work, "How to Fake It in Hollywood," and "Will They or Won't They" has solidified my admiration for her as an author. This book has also opened my eyes to the actor trope, which I now find myself loving!

If you're looking for a light-hearted and enjoyable read, I highly recommend picking up "Will They or Won't They."

I was chomping at the bit to read Wilder's follow up to How to Fake It in Hollywood because I knew she would take me on an amazing journey. Once again, Wilder pulled me behind the scenes with Lilah returning to the show (and the man) she left several years ago. Years may have passed, but the flame these two had for each other still burned.

It was so easy to root for this couple. They had chemistry for days, but there was a lot more to their relationship than even they recognized. This duo had an easy way with each other that was special. There was a lot of humor in the early part of the book where Lilah and Shane were sparring, but as they spent more time together, it was obvious that there were a lot of unresolved emotions involved as they slowly recognized how much the other person meant to them.

I really appreciated their journey. I am also the sappiest sap, and the idea that they weren't ready for each other but maybe they were now is something I adored. I love the idea that the universe brought them back together after they had time to grow. What an amazing opportunity! Legit - there are tears of joy in my eyes as I write this review. Great banter, layered characters, a fun friend group, a touch of Hollywood drama, and a very satisfying ending made this a solid hit for me.

I love a good Hollywood romance, and Ava Wilder does a great job with them. HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD, her debut, was probably one of my top reads from 2022. And now she's back with a new one - WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY. This is the ultimate lovers to enemies to lovers, and it is so much fun!

Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy meet at an audition for a paranormal tv show before either of them are household names. After co-starring together for 5 years, Lilah leaves the show hoping to become a bigger star. When that doesn't happen, she agrees to return for the 9th and final season, something no one on set is looking forward to, especially Shane.

Shane is one of the main reasons Lilah left the show to begin with. After their secret relationship ended in season one, the two have hated each other and the set was a nightmare.

Now their careers and the show is on line, and all eyes are on them. With their characters finally getting together on screen, Lilah and Shane have to work closer than ever together, which is bringing back old feelings from season 1.

This book was SO MUCH FUN. Like I said, I love celebrity romances, and I pictured their show as a CW type show - Vampire Diaries (which I've actually never seen) or something like that. I loved Lilah and Shane so much, and their chemistry was just off the charts. There's a photoshoot early on... look I'm not going to get into it, but just ... it's great, okay?

WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY is out June 27th, so make sure to get it! Thanks to Ballantine and Netgalley for the arc!

Another adorable romcom set in Hollywood thanks to Ava Wilder - showing the inner workings of a long running show and it’s stars who are way more than coworkers. Call it lovers to enemies to lovers, if you will but this one evokes feelings of Supernatural meets SVU as far as the content of the show and it’s two main characters having incredible chemistry and the audience cheering their romance on.

This was a cute love story and a fast read! I was in the mood for something lighthearted, and this hit the mark. I’m not a huge fan of the miscommunication trope, and there was some of that in there, so that’s why I didn’t rate it higher. Overall though, it was an enjoyable read!

Thank You NetGalley and Publishers for the Arc in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first book by Ava Wilder. I absolutely love your writing. I devoured Lilah and Shane's love story.

This was an easy, fast read. I'm not normally a fan of the past and present reads and slow burns, but this was written really well, that I followed the story line pretty easily. If you love enemies to lovers, slow burns, a lot of banter, this book is for you.

Lilah and Shane had undeniable chemistry and all throughout the book I was just screaming "like each other already". This was like waiting for the other shoe to drop, but it never did, til the very end. I was getting frustrated waiting for their love for each other to unfold, but it turned in the opposite direction all the time. I loved the banter going back and forth between them too. Their love for each other is so strained, but passionate. They are definitely flawed, but they had their reasoning behind their actions. You are very sneaky Ava Wilder with that twist at the end. My heart broke and then was put back together again.

This book is by far one of my favorites reads this year. I look forward to reading more of your books.