I laughed my butt off. This is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time!!
I just reviewed Crazy Apologetic Canadians by Cathryn Fox. #CrazyApologeticCanadians #NetGalley
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I loved the setting of this book: there aren’t many romcoms set in Canada! Some of the Canadianisms were accurate and amusing but some were very east coast not Canadian necessarily. Aside from that, I really liked the culture clash between the main characters and their love story (some of the spicy scenes felt a bit forced though).. I found myself wanting more of Colin’s backstory and the realism of his parents realize Greg trot of their ways so quickly felt off. Overall it was light and fun.

I had high expectation from this book. The story goes smooth, a predictable enemies-to-friends story. There were too many sex refferences in this book and it balanced negatively my feedback.

Crazy Apologetic Canadians? That just about sums us up 🤣. So did I request this book for the title alone? Sure did.

🇨🇦 This book cracked me up and maybe more so because I found it pretty relatable. It was the perfect cute, sweet, funny and warm hug of a book with some nice steam! Colin was definitely NOT uptight in that department 😆. And did I love all the beaver jokes? Yes, I’m childish like that 🦫

Violet Bryant wears many hats living in Annapolis, NS, she's a "jack of all trades" and loved beyond measure by almost everyone in town. When Colin Parker arrives in town from Britain, he thinks he’ll only be in town for a short time. He’s in town to finalize the deal regarding the Annapolis Park and his family’s foundation. Little does he know, small towns aren’t as fast paced or welcoming as he’s used to, luckily for him, Violet is pretty cool BnB owner.


Crazy Apologetic Canadians is a fun, fast paced and easy to read, predictable hallmark style romantic comedy with spice. I went in blind, @for_the_thrill_of_books and I were discussing a buddy read and when she mentioned the title, I immediately requested only knowing the title, and what a great title it is. This story was hilarious, I lost track of the amount of times I laughed, my stomach hurt from constant laughter. The story is set in Nova Scotia and it was familiar in the best way possible, I lived in Nova Scotia for a year and it’s so nice to read an upbeat story set there. With our sense of humor, this was the best book for the two of us to read. Although I loved the story, I was starting to get a little tired of the Canadian terminology. I can speak for myself when I say we don’t talk like that all that often/ if at all. It didn’t take anything away from the story by any means though.

Book is Set to be released March 6, 2023.

Thank you netgalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-opfor this ARC.

This is my first (but not the last) Cathryn Fox book. I loved how she pieces the story together in a way that leaves the reader wondering what is going to happen next. This book had it all; It made me laugh, tugged at my heartstrings, and left me turning the pages to the next steamy scene! When I first read the description of the book, I really didn't think it would have that much heat but boy was I wrong!

As a fellow Nova Scotian who has not only spent time at 'Annapolis Park' and the town of Annapolis, I was happy that other readers would be able to experience the quaint town through the eyes of Violet and Colin.

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." Oh you and me both Colin!


Overall, 4.5/5

I knew once I started reading this book I was going to be hooked. I was laughing by page 2 and it continued through the remainder of the book. I absolutely loved every part of the relationship between Colin and Violet. They were fun and had off the chart chemistry that kept me glued to the pages to see how it progressed. I was the type of book that made you feel happy while you read it. I look forward to reading more from this author. She was great at combing a grump character with one that radiated sunshine every where she went. Even though i received a free early version, i would have definitely paid to buy this book.

Warning - > This review contains Spoilers. Kindly read at your own risk.

This book follows Violet, a bubbly and unapologetically small-town Canadian girl and the owner of Annapolis Park and Colin, a British lawyer who is in town to oversee the transfer of the park to his own family. With unwanted attraction for each other in the mix and "some" town residents who feel repulsive to the presence of Colin, what could go wrong?

Violet couldn't be more likeable, really, a bubbly and fun-loving personality had me sold, and although I was unsure of Colin's nature at first, he grew up on me as well. The author did a fantastic job of including the side characters in the storyline and not just treating them as props. Also, I never realized I would enjoy reading about rebellious animals until Lucky, Popcorn and Waffles. The sexual tension was depicted excellently and I enjoyed their bonding scenes, especially their visit to Annapolis Park and the lobster boil.

For the things I didn't like, It was predictable and some things could have been handled a little better. The jokes felt funny at first but by the end, they felt repetitive and boring. The family background written for Colin felt vague, I get it he lives in a supposed Castle and has paparazzi follow him around but why?. The near-pregnancy trope kinda tripped me and I almost gave up the book but it could be personal preference. The sudden, " I am a psychopath " did not amuse me as I felt Colin never discussed the feeling in his own pov and just expressed that he can't love anyone. I would have appreciated it if the epilogue didn't include Colin's mother objecting and then all of a sudden accepting the marriage as it felt unrealistic.

Overall, I would give this book 3 stars.

My Goodreads review is linked below -

*Arc Review*

Holy. Crap. Hallmark meets spice meets belly laughs.

I initially chose to read this book because the cover seemed interesting and maaan I’m so glad I did. I would have finished this in one sitting if you know, sleep and work weren't a thing.

Lets begin: I liked that the author gave a list of Canadian lingo because while I knew a decent amount, it definitely helped. This small town romance about a struggling amusement park being bought out by a corporation just screams disaster and love right? but Colin and Violet werent your typical couple. Violet was fierce and independent and Colin needed to learn how to cut loose but sickly became a total simp for violet and was the sweeting. Lucky, though, was the star of the show.

If you need a book to temporarily forget your struggles while laughing … choose this one.

Crazy Apologetic Canadians is a contemporary romance by Cathryn Fox and what a fantastically funny read it is. If you like romantic comedies and want to read something that gives an insight into Canadian humour, then you'll definitely want to pick this one up.

Colin Parker is an uptight, grumpy Brit, who has been sent to a small town in Nova Scotia on the pretext of completing a deal for his family's foundation, but he sees it as a punishment for not toeing the family line. Violet Bryant is the owner (among other things) of the bed and breakfast where he's staying while completing his assignment.

From the very beginning this couple gets off on the wrong foot, and it only gets funnier as the story roles along. This is a bit of a fish out of water story, with a lot of Canadianisms that just tickled my funny-bone and had me laughing out loud from page one. As a bonus there are also quirky townspeople, and scene-stealing critters which always make things fun.

If you're anything like me, this book will have you giggling from beginning to (almost) end. I highly recommend reading it, especially if you're feeling a bit down.

When I read the book description I expected a very funny, entertaining read. This book starts out with various clumsy moments like tripping, bumping heads and being attacked by goats and landing in the ditch, followed with Colin being surprised by Violet’s many jobs in this little town. The conversations are interspersed with numerous ambiguous comments, al of them referring to sex, and so many Canadian catch phrases in it, that it got distracting and a bit annoying. Colin is British and characterized as keeping a ‘stiff upper lip’ and Violet is the free spirit, so an opposites attract plot. Although I didn’t feel they had much chemistry. A very quick read with a predictable ending.
I received and reviewed an advanced copy of this book and I am grateful for this opportunity. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Crazy Apologetic Canadians
By Cathryn Fox
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So this was a Sweet little book with a hell of a lot of Sexual tension. Colin and Violet were a hot couple and you just couldn’t wait for them to finally get together and let the tension go. It was a nice quick read and the storyline was great.

My only issue personally with the book was I found it full of too many stereotypical Canadian puns. I’m sorry, but how many times did we have to hear a beaver joke or the sayings “yeah,no”,”I’m sorry’s” - and “eh”? This Canadian found it got old pretty quickly. I had to keep asking myself “is this really written by a Canadian?” And on the flip side, I felt that there wasn’t enough British phrases to convince me Colin was British. And, the repetitive use of “right and proper” did not do it. It was the last 20 pages that finally had me remembering that he was English without having them say it.

But beyond that, this book made me smile…and had me hoping there’s a follow up book about brother Nate’s romantic adventures in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley, Victory Editing Co-op, and the author for providing an ARC for review.

3.5 Stars!

Okay... This book gave me a laugh. It truly was Unapologetically Canadian (See what I did there?). It's true, we do apologizer like our life depends on it... "Yeah, no, for sure"... Yup, have totally used that instead of just saying "Yes". This book really nailed how we talk, but the crazy thing is, I didn't even realize we act like this and say most of these things until I was reading the book! This book didn't make fun or insult Canadians in anyway like books (and movies) sometimes do, so that was refreshing.

I really liked the banter between Colin and Violet and that slow burn was worth it. The way Colin just wanted to look out for Violet even when the rest of the town didn't like him was so sweet. He made my heart melt on this cold Canadian winter day.

An absolutely adorable read. Perfect for a day at the beach or for a night in, curled up with a glass of wine!

3.5 stars. This is a cute, light story that provided a nice break between some of the darker stuff I read. I adored Violet; she is positive, spunky, and just plain nice: the kind of person I would want to be friends with. Colin had to work a little harder to win me over, but he got there. I wanted to strangle his mother. ;-) Overall, it's a fun book and worth reading.

Thanks to NetGalley, Victory Editing Co-op, and the author for providing an ARC for review.

I laugh reading Canadian terminologhy.
Yeah, no: No.
Yeah, no, for sure: Yes.
Yeah, no, for sure we’re not doing that: Not doing that.
Oh, yeah, no for sure you do: Yes, you do.

More cryptic than girl language!! Lol! It is sweet how Colin want to take care Violet, his protective side rise he dosnt want Violet get hurt or worry on anything. I like how grumpy stick to the rule Colin have fun and playful when in Annapolis. Small town life so peacfull, i can imagine jow beautiful the place and scenery.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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I’ve not heard of this author before, a debut novel perhaps? It was a very quick read, easily finished in under an hour.

The simple predictable plot of opposites attract and fun characters made for a good read.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for my review.

This looks soooo good! It has me at Crazy Ruch Asians as I lived that one! I think or readers will greatly enjoy this one and I look forward to sharing more soon! I love a good enemies to lovers opposites attracts romance and this fits all those boxes

If you liked Crazy Rich Asians, you're going to LOVE Crazy Apologetic Canadians!"



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.



Until he does the one thing that proves me wrong and I’m forced to make a decision I thought I’d never have to make.