I loved this book! The road trip coupled with the letters and story telling was done so well. Noelle and Theo worked so well together, opposites who complimented each other perfectly. The addition of social media was a good balance, and the epilogue had me swooning!

It's not often that the characters in a book become so real to me that I cry, but I was a little weepy at parts. The story had some of my favorite elements: hidden letters, long lost loves, and road trips. The dialogue was so snarky and fun - you couldn't help but love Theo and Noelle. A brilliant debut!

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for this eARC.

Noelle Shepard feels as if she's hit rock bottom. She's living at home, unemployed and still reeling from the death of her beloved grandmother — her soulmate — six months ago. But all of that changes when she posts a TikTok, hoping to find an unidentified man in a series of photos with her grandmother. She wakes up one morning to 2 million views...and a DM from someone who recognizes his grandfather.

Noelle is over-the-moon excited until she realizes the DMer is Theo Spencer, her high school arch-nemesis and accomplished app developer. And when he and his grandfather Paul decide to join her on the honeymoon he never took with her grandmother, the tension that's been simmering between them for over 15 years threatens to bubble over.

I finished this electric debut three weeks ago and I still have a book hangover from it. Joyce handles the grieving process with care but the real magic lies in Noelle. This heroine is messy and complicated and does not have her life together. As she stumbles through the dark to find her way back to who she used to be — an ace photographer who has had her passion beaten out of her by a bad boss — Joyce hits on the way we all feel lost in our late 20s.

And in trying to connect with her old self, Noelle discovers she fits with Theo in a way she never quite expected. It's the epitome of the academic rivals-to-lovers trope and I loved every single second of it. This is one I will buy when it's released because I'll absolutely need my own copy.

Absolutely loved this!! The rivals-to-lovers aspect provided the perfect amount of romantic tension, balanced against deeper themes of losing a loved one, a struggling relationship with a parent, and societal expectations/pressures. As a photography lover, I really related to that aspect of Noelle's characters. And I just adored the grandfather figure, Paul, and how his character played into the relationship.

Just an overall wonderful romance that will suck you in! Highly recommend!

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This was really lovely. I enjoyed the grandfather so much and the trip they took was just perfect. I will purchase this for my library and keep my eyes out for another book by Jessica Joyce.

Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars

You, With a View is an excellent and adorable road trip romance. The story follows Noelle, a former overachiever who has lost her way in life after career setbacks and the death of her beloved grandma. When she stumbles across photos and love letters written by her grandma to a stranger, Noelle becomes obsessed with tracking the mystery man down. She decides to post a TikTok about her search. Turns out, the mystery guy is the grandfather of her high school nemesis, Theo. When Noelle finds out her grandma planned a road trip with her long lost love that she sadly never took, Noelle decides to go on the trip and document her journey. Theo and his grandpa ask to tag along and Noelle finds so much more than expected on the trip.

This was such a sweet and heartfelt story that was full of emotion and steam. Noelle and Theo had a ton of chemistry and excellent banter. I also enjoyed the secondary (bittersweet) love story between the grandparents. This story has many heavier themes, but Joyce always manages to inject just the right amount of humor to make it a feel-good story. I cannot wait to see what she writes next.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

3 stars.

Unfortunately I finished You, With a View a bit disappointed. I’m a huge fan of the childhood nemesis to lovers trope, and I’ve been looking for books similar to Dear Enemy by Kristen Callihan. Theo and Noelle were high school nemesis, but I never truly felt the two actually disliked each other or were nemesis’s. Personally, I would have preferred some short flashbacks of Theo and Noelle in high school. Felt like that part of their relationship was very much “tell, no show.”

Theo and Noelle transitioned from “enemies” to lovers far too quickly for my liking. Perhaps it was too quick because I thought the angst/build up was lacking. Overall, the romance was a bit generic and forgetful.

I love road trip books. I love being able to live vicariously through the characters as they traverse the country. However, I want a huge fan of the road trip because the road trip felt very forgettable. I never was able to put myself in the shoes of the character and be present in those moments.

Overall, it was a cute book. But forgettable. I did like Noelle’s storyline with her grandmother. I felt like Noelle had good character development. Theo had potential, but felt the whole storyline/conflict was a bit thrown in and rushed.

This is a fresh, modern romance that will make you feel all kinds of emotions.
It is a touching story but also funny and steamy.
All the characters are well written and you won't want to put it down once you start.

Two high school enemies reunite on a road trip inspired by their grandparents’ broken engagement only to find that all that tension between them definitely is something more. Noelle Shepherd is currently unemployed, living with her parents, and grieving the loss of her beloved grandmother when she suddenly discovers decades old photos of her grandmother with a handsome man who looks smitten with her, alongside a love letter. Noelle creates a TikTok to search for the mystery man and then it suddenly goes viral and she receives a message from the man’s grandson.... who just happens to be her high school nemesis, Theo Spencer. Noelle definitely has not (she definitely has) been keeping tabs on Theo’s accomplishments over the years, from being handsome, rich, and successful... and still outdoing her. Yet she’s not going to let him get in the way of her meeting his grandfather and finding out his secret past and relationship with her grandmother. When she finds out that they had planned to elope but those plans were thwarted... she decides to go on the honeymoon road trip they had planned to go on but never goat the chance... the only catch? Paul ( Theo’s grandfather) wants to come... and he’s insisting that Theo join them. Noelle wants to go on the trip with Paul but she doubts she can stand to be around Theo and his sexy smirk and the way he gets under her skin. Noelle is stuck between wanting to throw Theo out the car and sharing a bed with him. The more time they are forced to spend together on this romantic trip... the more they discover things about one another and the tension between them only gets stronger... yet can their possible relationship survive the trip or will their own secrets ruin it? This was a very touching and sweet romance read, it definitely gave me Letters to Juliet (movie with Amanda Seyfried) vibes. The romance between Noelle and Theo was cute, yes they get under each other’s skin and yes Theo can be a bit of a grump, but they balance each other out, they’re supportive and caring, and honestly the way this book stresses being open to understanding the way someone else is processing their happiness and their emotions was such a beautiful and sweet message. I had a blast reading this one and would definitely recommend it!

*Thanks Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group, Berkley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Went into You, with a View blind and had the best time! Jessica Joyce is now on my radar as an author to keep tabs on in the future.

Feeling a bit lost in both her personal and professional life, Noelle Shepherd embarks on a roadtrip that she hopes has some closure and clarity to offer. Accompanied by an important man from her dear grandmother's past and an old high school rival, the journey hardly unravels in a way she expects but may end up being a gift from the universe.

This story was so incredibly endearing and charming and just....really wonderful. The plot had my interest immediately, as did the main characters - Noelle, Theo and Paul. I fell a little bit in love with each of them as they similarly grew to love one another. As this traveling trio referenced the past to teach them how to navigate the present, they also learned that perhaps the future isn't as scary as it seems with others standing in your corner.

Also, You, with a View was spicier than I anticipated which could never be a bad thing. Theo and Noelle's history served as such a great jumping off point for their tension and banter and though this wasn't dual POV, Theo still felt like a vibrant personality that had me swooning and giddy.

This book was such a pleasant surprise, one I know will make for a popular beach read in just a few months!

Thanks to NetGalley, Berkley and Jessica Joyce for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the book of the summer. I absolutely adore the writing and these characters. I felt their longing, the tension, and god it made me miss my grandpa.

This has become one of those books I would love to read for the first time again so I can blindly experience the beauty of the story. Finishing it made me very sad, but I loved it soooo much, all I feel is adoration for this story.

The romance is so perfectly woven with the grief. Noelle discovering a part of her grandma’s life she didn’t even imagine was the perfect opportunity to feel close to her again, and while she achieves this, falling for Theo and getting to know Paul feels like the biggest highlight out of the road trip. I loved the perfect balance between Paul and Kat’s past history and Noelle and Theo’s present one. And God, this romance. Big feelings. Theo and Noelle are so perfect for each other. The kissing (so. much. kissing, and it was glorious), the vulnerability of experiencing new feelings after being rivals for years, the fact that both of them were going through a rough patch and being together helped… it was such an intense romance and I loved it.

This book has made it to the bold stage on my 2023 reading list, which, if you don’t know, means it’s a top favorite of the year, and I can’t wait to see what’s coming next from Jessica. She has a huge gift for words and romance. This is only her debut (freaking amazing and unbelievable if you ask me), but she’s become a favorite author.

TW: Death of a loved one, grief

Rating: 5+/5
Steam level: Open door, 3-4 scenes, medium level of detail

ARC provided by Jessica Joyce, Berkley and NetGalley. Opinions are my own!

I really liked this one! Before starting it, I though it was a YA book. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't! While I enjoy YA, I liked the depth of emotion and romance this one provided.

The star of this was definitely Paul. I loved everything about him. The story of his relationship with Noelle's grandmother was painfully beautiful. His complete acceptance of Noelle was adorable. I loved him, and I wish we had even more of him.

I also loved the main romance. The tension between Theo and Noelle was palpable, even when they were insistent that they hated each other. Watching their romance evolve was swoonworthy. The quiet support they provided each other is everything anyone wants in a partner. I loved them together. (view spoiler)

If you've ever eyed this one, you should definitely pick it up! I loved how tender and heartfelt it was!

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Did I just declare that me and Jessica are now best friends without her knowing?! YEP! This book, OMG this book. To say I loved this book is an understatement. This book just became one of the top five all time favorite books. This author captured everything, and I mean everything, I adore in a romance book. There was banter laced with undertones of things unsaid, the freaking tension and angst that consumed every interaction, and of course the damn “one bed trope”.

This story is felt throughout your whole body. Shepard and Spencer are literalary perfection. There’s so much emotion in their story becuase of how vulnerable each of them were. This love story isn’t a fairytale. It’s raw and filled with flaws just like real life. It doesn’t sugarcoat the truth and brings to light that the imperfections of life are the ones peoples should treasure. The author doesn’t romanticize love or provide unrealistic expectations of what a relationship entails. She crafted a book that goes beyond romance and touches on other themes that speak to your heart and redefines the dedication of love.

I have no problem stating that this book is one of my top favorite books. It was a dynamite debut from an author that that I will autobuy all her books. Get ready to memorize my creditcard Jessica!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the amazing opportunity to read this ARC

This was incredible! It was emotional, hilarious, sexy, and adventurous and it gave me all the feels. One minute I was crying, the next laughing out loud, and don't even get me started on the steamy scenes! I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting. For some reason, this story gave me a huge sense of nostalgia, which I love!

Theo and Noelle have remained in my heart and mind since the moment I started page one. This book is such a vibrant and poignant romance, with some of my favourite characters I’ve ever encountered. At the heart of it, this is a story about navigating grief and life after loss, but it goes so much deeper than that.

The tropes in this book are absolutely top-notch:
📸 second chance romance
📸 enemies/rivals-to-lovers
📸 road trip
📸 only one pull out couch
📸 pining pining pining
📸 it was always you

Theo and Noelle are beautiful. The intergenerational aspect to this book is beautiful. The scenery is beautiful. I ADORE this book.

I was originally trying to hold off on posting a full review of this because it doesn’t come out until July, but damn it, I want to talk about it now because You, with a View has been living rent free in my head since I finished it. And, because I loved pretty much everything about this and the overall theme of my review would be “AHHHH buy this as soon as you can!” which is a great review but not a particularly helpful one, here is a list of some of what I loved about the story:

- Paul. Yes, the best character in this romance is not one the love interests, but soft, cinnamon roll grampa Paul

- But also Noelle and Theo are perfect. Despite (or because of) their bickering rivalry, they are so damn supportive of one another, and their love story feels grounded and real. And their chemistry? Actually sizzling off the page

- Noelle’s grief journey is equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming, and so beautifully done. Anyone who has ever lost someone will be able to see themselves in her story

- I loved how the arc of the story plays out between the letters and the road trip, working in tandem to provide a vehicle to propel the story forward in a wholly satisfying way (sorry for this English major moment, but it’s such a cool structure!)

- Joyce’s writing is exquisite and I will read anything she publishes from now until forever

So yeah. Loved this book. It’s a delight. Buy this as soon as you can (ahhh)!

I LOVED this novel. The MC and LI, their family members, everything! It had humor, a little *spice* and heartfelt themes all throughout. Cannot WAIT for it to hit shelves in July so I can get my hands on a physical copy and staff pick it!

An adventurous road trip with spectacular sights, poignant love letters from the past telling a heart-wrenching story between a beloved grandmother and her first love, and a brilliant and entertaining combination of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and sunshine-meets-grump tropes – this book is everything I want!

Noelle Shepard is stuck in her childhood home, which has turned into her mother's Peloton studio. She has been sacked from her latest job, which has drained her confidence and enthusiasm. On top of that, she still misses her grandmother who passed away six months ago. When she discovers old photos of a mysterious man and a love letter written from the same man to her grandmother, she becomes intrigued. She edits a special TikTok video to find out his identity, which turns into a viral sensation. Then a miracle happens, and an anonymous user tells her that the man is his grandfather.

Noelle finds herself in an arranged meeting at a cafe to meet her grandmother's secret lover. She meets with Paul and realizes he reminds her of someone: her high school nemesis who is now sitting next to her! She realizes that Paul's grandson who wrote her back is Theo Spencer, who rubbed her the wrong way throughout her teenage years and who has become one of the 30 Forbes successful businessmen under 30 years old.

When Noelle finds out that Paul and her grandmother's plans to elope were thwarted and they had never finished their planned honeymoon road trip, she decides to go on the trip as a tribute to her grandmother. Paul offers to join her, but his offer has a catch: he will bring his grandson with them!

Noelle reluctantly accepts his offer, barely holding herself back from throwing Theo out of the moving car or the bed they are forced to share in an Airbnb. But their attraction is irresistible. She barely resists herself from tearing up his clothes, and she realizes that under his cocky, reserved, pretentious facade, Theo has a vulnerable, insecure side that he barely opens up and shares with other people.

What if they can achieve what their grandparents couldn't and write their own love story with a happy ending?

I loved the high chemistry and meaningful love story of Noelle and Theo as much as I enjoyed reading the heartwarming love letters between Paul and Kathleen.

This is an amazing debut, and I'm so happy to have been introduced to another brilliant author, Jessica Joyce. I am looking forward to reading her next book!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this wonderful book's digital review copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

I finished this book a few days ago and am still thinking about Noelle and Theo. These two are rivals who respect each other (the best kind), and their chemistry is off the charts. Their banter, their fears and vulnerabilities, their mutual longing — gah, it’s all so good. I also loved seeing Noelle rediscover her confidence as a photographer and couldn’t get enough of Theo’s adorable grandpa.