A quick and easy classic enemies to lover trop romance that I couldn't put down. I read it in one sitting

The plot of this book sets up a classic enemies-to-lovers scenario, with a twist of cultural differences and conflicting goals. The chemistry between the two main characters, the free-spirited Nova Scotian and the grumpy British businessman, is palpable from the start, creating a strong foundation for their developing relationship. The addition of Colin's mother and her plans for his arranged marriage adds an extra layer of tension and complexity to the story.

The author does a great job of creating a vivid setting, making the amusement park and the surrounding area feel like characters in their own right. The descriptions of lobster fishing and other local activities add depth and authenticity to the story, making it feel like a true slice of Nova Scotian life.

The pacing is well-done, with the tension between the characters slowly building and reaching a satisfying resolution. The ending, while somewhat predictable, is still emotionally resonant and satisfying. Overall, this is a fun and enjoyable read, perfect for fans of contemporary romance looking for a light and entertaining story.

Synopsis:

I take one look at the grumpy Brit and know I’m in trouble. Not because he’s in Nova Scotia to tear down our beloved amusement park. Or because he wants to build an elite school on the lush property.

No, I’m in trouble because Colin Parker is superlicious – despite the stick up his British bum.

You see, I’m a free-spirited girl who knows her way around a lobster boat. He’s a rule follower who knows his way around a boardroom. Can you say polar opposites?

Oh, did I mention his mother is back in England planning his marriage? The sexy Brit with a debutante makes sense, right?

You know what doesn’t make sense? The two of us between the sheets and a montage of fun activities that finally put a smile on his face. But when the montage ends, and life turns messy and complicated—yet we still manage to find common ground—it leads me to believe we’re not so different after all.

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars

Review:

When I started this book, I knew that i was going to enjoy it and loved how we got a glimpse into what immediate steroetypes people will come to when they meet someone. I got a real feel for what it would be like to go to another country without any knowledge of the culture and how a fellow Brit would be seen by them. I loved the immediate connection that the main characters have and that they 'tried' to ignore this and that love won out in the end. This is not my normal type of book and i think for a predominately Fantasy reader this was the ideal book for me. I will definately be recommending this to friends and family - especially people for do not normally read this genre.

Crazy Apologetic Canadians was adorable and a sweet funny read! It wasn’t exactly what I thought I signed up for when I requested it but I enjoyed it all the same haha. As a Canadian I love seeing books about Canadians and by Canadian authors so I of course wanted to grab this one! It’s funny, even though the maritimes are a part of Canada, they are so far away from the prairies and SO different, it’s hard sometimes to believe we are all in the same country haha. I enjoyed being immersed in the maritime culture and soaked it up! The characters and writing were sweet and REALLY funny and I really enjoyed myself!

Thank you NetGalley, Cathryn Fox and Victoria editing NetGalley co-op.

OMG!!! you are going to love this one, specially if you are Canadian or live in Canada!
This was totally hilarious, a really good read!

Colin and Violet's story is great. you can see from the beginning both characters have a lot of chemistry! It was really cool to see all this Canadians idiosyncrasies and how an English man reacted to them.

Totally recommended!

This was a great book. I was laughing so hard watching Colin navigate small towns, and Emily trying to teach him. He did not know what he was hetting into when he was sent there by his grandfather, for their business. Eventually small town life comes easy to him. Even his mother comes to try to manipulate him back to what she wants. Emiy realizes not all things are as they seem.

this was an awesome book.

Cathryn Fox is a new-to-me author. I was drawn to this book as soon as I read the description - it's so rare to find a romance with significant Canadian content as this book has. I grew up in Nova Scotia as well, so it was easy to relate to many of the scenarios in the book. Crazy Apologetic Canadians had me laughing aloud at times - this book is highly enjoyable and I'll definitely be reading more by this author!

Cathryn Fox is a new-to-me author. I was drawn to this book as soon as I read the description - it's so rare to find a romance with significant Canadian content as this book has. I grew up in Nova Scotia as well, so it was easy to relate to many of the scenarios in the book. Crazy Apologetic Canadians had me laughing aloud at times - this book is highly enjoyable and I'll definitely be reading more by this author!

This cute and light opposites attract read has lots of small town shenanigans and Canada mentions. The characters are very likeable and will have you rooting for them and their small community.

A fun book to read with good characters and story line. I enjoyed reading this and give it 4 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

This was a cute romcom. And I did laugh out loud several times. Definitely a grumpy sunshine and I did like both the main characters.

However, with there being so so many stereotypes of both Canadians and British, I felt like I was missing out on an inside joke half the time. At first they were cute, but there were so many. And to me, it distracted me from the actual storyline.

It was cute, but I wanted more storyline, less stereotype jokes.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley and author Cathryn Fox for passing along this ARC for an honest review.

Crazy Apologetic Canadians was a sweet book with a little spice and a lot of heartwarming moments.

The book stars a Canadian Jane-of-all-Trades Violet working against/alongside proper British gentleman Colin (who may or may not have a stick firmly implanted in his buttocks). I use the term enemies to lovers loosely, but he is in Nova Scotia to create a bit of upheaval in this small town as he works out the paperwork to tear down a beloved theme park in order to put in a boarding school. However, as most books go, things don’t go according to plan.

From crotchety old townsfolk with hearts of gold, to slightly aggressive goats, to saving a Sphinx cat with a heart murmur, Violet and Colin have a bunch of shenanigans thrown at them in the span of a few weeks. It was so cute and like I mentioned, heartwarming.

I did feel like the pacing of the book was off, however, and there was quite a bit to be desired. However if you wanna read a cute book with little to think about, and some very nice 🌶️ scenes, definitely check it out.

Crazy Apologetic Canadians is the second book I have read from relatively local - different province, but fellow Maritimer - author Cathryn Fox. The bright pink, and off-beat title drew me in - mostly because its a bit ... much. I won't lie, if I hadn't read her work before, I probably wouldn't have requested the arc on the cover alone - yes, I am one of those - but I liked Hooked on You, so I figured why not?

The first chapter had me snorting from laughter. It was a strong introduction to the story, had me actually laughing, and I immediately knew what our main characters personalities were right away. But after the first chapter, I was kind of bored. There are still humorous moments, but the constant stereotypes from both Canadians, and the English got tiresome. As a fellow Canadian, I totally appreciated the funny little mannerisms we have - especially on the east coast - and I loved seeing them highlighted in a novel. I just didn't love that it began to feel like beating a dead horse. Aside from that, its a lighthearted read. It's funny if not witty. The romance is nice. Predictable, but nice.

I think if you are a Canadian, and especially from the Maritimes, and you like lighthearted romantic comedies, you will like this. It's fun to poke fun at ourselves sometimes. And if you don't - I'm sorry!

I thought this book was really fun! It had interesting characters and great dialogue. This book was well written and kept me entertained from beginning to end. This does not always happen. I love the enemies to lovers trope. Violet and Colin have great chemistry and sizzling sexual tension. Overall, this was a great read! Huge thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

A nice light cute interesting read with likeable characters and fun dialogue and story.Thanks to netgalley for the free read.

Funny from the first page. This is a light, cute, easy read. I enjoyed Violet’s sense of humor and watching Colin lose the stick! A fun book from the first page to the last! Hoping that Nate will get his own book! Definitely recommend!

I love reading a book where the female lead (in this case – Violet) is someone I would hang out with in real life! This book was just fun and being inside Violet’s head kept me in stitches. As I haven’t read anything by Catherine Fox before, I wasn’t sure what to expect – especially when this book kept comparing itself to Crazy Rich Asians. I am so excited to say it did not disappoint!

Who punishes someone by sending them to Nova Scotia?! Colin’s grandfather, who else. As Colin disembarks the plane to endure his punishment for not being wed as family and tradition dictates, he is overcome with dread. While attempting to clear his mind and gather himself (as well as his luggage), a woman runs smack into him, nearly knocking him over! More frustrated than he thought was even possible at this point, Colin takes a deep breath and refocuses his thoughts on doing what is expected: get the paperwork signed so the foundation can build its precious school. Entering the airport bar, Colin awaits his ride from Bryant, the gentleman who also owns the bed and breakfast he reserved. When Bryant enters the bar to meet him, he quickly discovers he is a she. In fact, she is the woman that nearly knocked him off his feet (literally and physically) only a few moments prior. Physical attraction aside, he is here for one reason only and the sooner this deal is done, the better.

Violet is an open book, what you see is what you get. As the owner of the bed and breakfast and a plethora of other hats that she wears – she isn’t looking forward to the sell of the town’s beloved amusement park anymore than the residents; but, having sank everything she owns into it (and opening the bed and breakfast to help supplement expense) she knows it needs to be done and it is out her hands anyway. While she can’t stop the sell of the park, she can show Annapolis hospitality to the Brit coming over to sign the paperwork. What she didn’t imagine is the gorgeous gentleman with a stick up his bum and her B&B guest being one in the same. Despite the fact that he nearly made her heart stop, he is only here to do business and that’s it – leaving like everyone else has in her life. Doesn’t matter either way, they are from two different words so as long as she keeps the town people from grabbing the pitch forks and running him out of town, and keeps her distance – despite what her body is saying, her job is done.

What I like about it: I am still not 100% convinced Lucky is from this world but I loved that cat! I always enjoy a dual POV story but throw in a pet with an attitude and I am sold. While this story is your stereotypical romantic comedy, it was still a ton of fun! I was laughing hysterically before I finished the first two chapters. Violet’s inner monologue is comedic gold. What is even better is when her best friend Emily verbalizes some of those internal thoughts and the reactions around them. I loved how Fox shifted the tone of each character as the story progressed. At the beginning, Violet’s chapters were hilarious, light, and fun. Colin’s were judgmental, arrogant, and prime and proper. As he started to loosen up a bit, his POV chapters started to flow easier with more humor and ease. Mimicking his evolution and growth with his POV is not something I have seen by a writer so it makes his transformation more evident.

What I love about it: I loved how two people who both speak English still had the hardest time understanding each other because of their backgrounds. I about fell over with some of the word confusion.

All in all this book lived up to the hype. Sweet, funny, thoughtful, and insightful – I would read it all over again for the animals alone!

This was a cute quick read. It had me laughing from the very beginning. The jokes did get a little repetitive throughout, though. While the relationship felt rushed once they decided to voice their feelings, I didn’t hate the ending.

This is a book I did not want to put down. Violet, the main female character, has a zest for lift that is rarely seen these days. With her upbeat personality and great sense of humor, I couldn’t help but love her. The main male character, Colin, charmed me with his grumpy attitude and sarcastic sense of humor. As you continue reading, you will see his attitude change and you really get to see how witty and charming he actually is. Seeing him learn the Canadian terminology also cracked me up. The goats were also hilarious! I had a smile on my face for pretty much the entire book.

The story takes place in a small town in Nova Scotia and it reminds me so much of the small town I grew up in. Everyone knows everyone and no one’s business is their own. The sense of community was strong and the citizens were quick to help one another in their time of need.

My favorite quote: “Who makes roller coasters out of wood anyway? Can you even call it a roller coaster? If you ask me, the only thing keeping it together is the termites holding hands.” LOL!

Overall, I am giving the book five out of five stars. The characters were relatable and the storyline was believable and entertaining. The book was fairly low drama so it is a great read if you need something relaxing and funny at that same time. This was my first book by Cathryn Fox and it certainly will not be the last.

I would like to express my thanks to the Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for allowing me to review this book. All opinions are my own. However, I enjoyed it enough that I have already pre-ordered the book …and immediately did a search for more books by Cathryn Fox!

(My review will be available on amazon.com on March 6.)

Sweet, hilarious, and a little bit spicy!! A perfect light reading mix! I loved watching Violet and Colon's (ha!) story unfold and enjoyed every second of reading this.. I even giggled out loud a few times too!! "Bloody hell, a toonie is a two-dollar coin, and they can't even spell it properly? It should be twonie, not toonie."

Thanks to Netgalley and Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.