Cute enough.

Pippa has been in a relationship for 10 years expecting to be proposed to at any moment. When it doesn't come, and she realizes her long term boyfriend is a huge douche canoe, she moves on. She becomes a house sitter for Squires Manor owned by the small town's elite family. Wolfie Squires is all business and he and Pippa clash often. Some good character development. I just need more chemistry in my romances and the leads really didn't have any.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Not for me at all, I very rarely give a book 1 star but nope. I'm so sad because I had such high expectations!

3.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the E-Arc. Im not even gonna like I had issues with the MFC for most of the book she was really stubborn and in some instances very narrow minded but then she got it together and the rest of the book was smooth sailing. This was such a easy read everything sort of flowed together and it was nice to see the whole town come together when a need needs to be met.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The House Sitter by Elizabeth Drummond in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I was super excited to read this as I loved the cover and thought this was going to be such a fun cute rom/com. Boy as much as I hate to write this, I really struggled with this book and didn't really enjoy it. The writing style was just not one of my favorites. I did finish it and will give this author another chance in the future.

The House Sitter by Elizabeth Drummond is a brilliant grumpy/sunshine romcom that kept me hooked from start to finish. Pippa and Wolfie are the perfect opposites, and their dynamic is absolutely delightful. Pippa, fresh off a broken engagement and with her life in disarray, is thrown into the unexpected role of house-sitter for Wolfie, a city professional with little patience for country life.

The clash of personalities between the two creates so much humour and tension, and I loved watching them slowly discover that maybe they aren't so different after all. The setting of the old family manor is wonderfully atmospheric, and it serves as the perfect backdrop for their banter-filled relationship.

Pippa is a wonderfully relatable character—she’s not perfect, but she’s determined, funny, and full of heart. Wolfie’s gruff exterior hides a lot more than he initially lets on, and watching him soften over time was truly satisfying.

What makes this story so enjoyable is its balance of humour, emotional depth, and plenty of chemistry between the leads. It’s the perfect read if you’re looking for a lighthearted, feel-good romance with just the right amount of tension. I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend for anyone in need of a charming escape with a side of laughs and heart.

I read this book and didn’t immediately write a review which means I wasn’t that into it. I’m trying to clear out my to give feedback list and realized I’d read this, but don’t remember it.

I recently tackled "The House Sitter" from my #Netgalley backlog and, while I really wanted to love it, it just didn’t resonate with me. I got about halfway through before I felt it was best to move on. The pacing was a bit slow for my taste, and I found the character development lacking, despite the intriguing premise and beautiful cover!

I encountered some challenges with the characters and the storyline. Initially, I struggled with the chapters focused on the ex-boyfriend, and it felt like I was stuck there. Wolfie was somewhat endearing, but Pippa didn’t connect with me as she seemed to lack confidence. I hoped for growth, but her character didn’t quite deliver for me. Looking forward to finding my next great read!.

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A friends to lovers romcom, entertainingly told and enjoyable to read. I enjoyed seeing Pippas journey from someone who’d lost their way in life into someone who had everything to live for.

This book really dragged for me from the very start. I almost DNF'd this book but kept going hoping our main character Pippa would become a stronger character. It was just ok, I didn't love or hate this book, I just feel like it needed something more, a bigger build up or a larger resolved conflict.

Thank you for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

This was a very enjoyable romance to read.

It’s a very quick and easy read, the writing flows. The grump-sunshine dynamic was done brilliantly and I loved every moment of it.

There were also a few comedic moments and plenty of witty dialogue which I loved. I’ll definitely be recommending my shop adds this to the shelves.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I was in need of a humorous, romantic read and this book ticked those boxes.
Wonderfully brought to life characters, and a great storyline that had me hooked. I loved it.

Elizabeth Drummond’s The House Sitter is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and charming characters.

The story follows Pippa, a young woman who takes on a house-sitting job at the imposing Squires Manor, only to find herself sharing the space with its enigmatic owner, Wolfie.  

Drummond's writing style is light and breezy, making the novel a quick and enjoyable read. The author skillfully balances the development of the romantic tension between Pippa and Wolfie with the charming eccentricities of the small town setting. The grumpy-sunshine dynamic between the two main characters is both entertaining and endearing.  

While the plot follows a familiar romantic comedy formula, Drummond adds her own unique touch with well-developed characters and witty dialogue. The supporting cast, including Pippa's loyal friends and the quirky villagers, adds depth and humor to the story.

Overall, The House Sitter is a heartwarming and feel-good read that will leave readers smiling. It’s a perfect escape for anyone looking for a light and enjoyable romance novel.

I loved this so much! It was charming, beautiful and emotional. A five star read that I would highly recommend

This book was a hot mess of miscommunication galore and characters that half the time I just wanted to slap the crap out of them half the time. So ya this one was not good and I don't even know who I would recommend this to. Because the story was just not enough to fix the characters.

Once I got past the rather boring first chapters and the 'titular' housesitting job began, I rooted for Pippa. She's a strong female character, who's had a bad breakup and needs to find her feet. Her strength and determination keep her going, once she's picked herself up, and she won't be fooled again so easily. Can Pippa convince Wolfie about the beauty of his home and hometown and keep him from selling the house she's sitting?

There were wonderful secondary characters too and I wouldn't mind revisiting this small Yorkshire town to find out how Mae and Erin are doing. And I need to know whether Juniper finds the perfect mate.

i wanted to like this book. however, i couldn't get into it as much as i wanted to.
It started out slow-paced, but there was some interest to the characters, but i didn't like the main female character (her appearance made my eye twitch) & i generally don't enjoy books that have an ex-boyfriend involved in such a heavy aspect. i didn't see any chemistry between her and the main male character, and i was also just confused the entire time reading. there was a lot of miscommunication and slow, LONG scenes, and the overall execution and writing styles was not to the standard i look for.

Unfortunately, this book was not it for me. I found the synopsis intriguing but the story just fell short. There was no chemistry between Pippa and Wolfie. The writing included too many unnecessary details that caused me to lose interest while reading.

Thank you for my earc of this book. Unfortunately i didn’t finish this. It just felt like telling instead of showing with the romance and I couldn’t get into it

I wish this book and both sides of the story not just hers. Because you don't really see her liking him besides the fact she says he's hot. But it seems like he liked her since day one