I received this book as an eARC from NetGalley and Alcove Press.

Let’s Get Quizzical follows Charlotte, whose family loves game shows and is in need of some quick cash in order to help Grandma and her growing health concerns, and Eli, whose mounting debt and father who is trying to overcome his criminal past could also use a cash infusion. Both hope that the show Brain Battle is the solution. However they don’t know each other and their past high school romance will be on show for the TV viewers.

This was a fun premise for a romance novel. The characters were lovable and you couldn’t help but root for them. There’s the villain you love to hate. And many hijinx that ensue when Charlotte and Eli meet again a decade after breaking up.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 “The Whipple Tickle. It's what they almost called the G-Spot after Beverly Whipple Discovered it was a thing.” I adored the concept of this book with the whole game show premise, second chance romance, enemies to lovers, however, unfortunately I just didn’t feel too strongly towards the characters.

Eli is a personal trainer who isn’t all too happy with the way his life is going at the moment. He currently lives with his father who spent his childhood in and out of prison. Charlotte is pretty content with her job and spends her nights with her family on the sofa playing along to quiz shows. Pretty aptly, her absolute dream is to participate on one of these shows. The two meet after 12 years when they wind up on the same team on a quiz show. As the tension lingering above them after all these years slowly fades their connection grows. However, with a meddling host and their motivations for entering the show come into conflict, the question remains. Is this where their chapter ends?

I really enjoyed the premise of the show, it had all my favourite elements, in particular a second chance romance. Which I am such a sucker for at the moment. Eli’s character was also extremely likable in the way that he just wanted to support his father at whatever length he needed to support him. My issue with this book however is that I just didn’t like Charlotte too much. They were both competing for different reasons- Eli to support his family and Charlotte to find more about her grandmother’s mysterious disease. However, throughout (and at pertinent points within the book) it seemed as if she had a one-track mind about her reasons for winning the competition and overriding how Eli was feeling. Another issue I had with is the reason why Charlotte was so angry with Eli after leaving her when they were 17. I know this was not the main reason and she was deflecting, but her initial reason is that she missed out on the perfect attendance award. And then proceeded to bring it up in an argument 12 years later. That was just quite funny to me. Throughout the book I just felt as if she could be quite self-centred.

However, I did really enjoy Eli’s character and he had a lot of growth. He obviously isn’t the same person he was when he was 17, however, I even would give him the benefit of the doubt as when he was 17 his father did go to jail, which in turn led to him dumping Charlotte. That I really saw no issue with, and you could tell his maturity throughout the whole book. I also loved the game show aspect as there was much trivia throughout and it was dotted throughout the book as-well. My favourite character hands down was gran, she was just lovely and made the book for me.

Overall, I did enjoy quite a few aspects of this book- the game show, Eli, and Charlotte’s family. However, there were some aspects, in particular Charlotte and how at some points she had a one-track-mind, that I just didn’t favour as much. Thank you netgalley for the arc!

This was a super quick read (I read it in one sitting) where it was easy to get into the mindset of being in a high stakes game show situation and feel how intense it was even just to be under the lights! I loved watching Charlie and Eli reconnect and they made me laugh out loud several times.

It did feel like the initial “enemies” hurdle was overcome super easily, and yet the fight they have about a super similar (but worse) situation down the line was frustrating because it genuinely seemed like Charlie had not learned at all from everything they’d been through, even though Eli had and was honest with her about the situation at risk to himself. It felt like her character development was undone for a bit.

Overall this was cute, a quick read, and a definite go-to for anyone who is also a game-show lover!

Cute rom-com story that'll make you laugh and sigh with delight.

Charlie and Eli were in a relationship in high school that went bad, very bad for Charlie, with no reasoning from Eli.

Imagine her surprise that she FINALLY gets the call to be on her favorite game show and ends up paired with none other than Eli! Surprise, surprise!!

I think a lot of what happens in exactly what you'd imagine. There aren't any real surprises. Clint is a slimy guy and definitely makes you want to wring his neck but all ends up as it should. Typical HEA but cute.

I loved the name of this book it’s what draw me in but the sweet story with some charming characters and a game show kept me interested. It’s not like any book I’ve read before and I did really enjoy it. I loved the game show with some good trivia. Second chance romance are a favourite of mine and this did not disappoint. I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend. Thank you for letting me read this.

Let's Get Quizzical by Kelly Ohlert
3/5

This was a perfect Hallmark movie story. A second chance romance where they meet again after being finalists on a game show. Lighthearted, easy to read.

This was a sweet read but didn't quite hit the mark with me. I loved the family dynamics in Charlotte's family and her motivations and goals felt very authentic.
The inclusion of trivia knowledge throughout the book was very novel and I loved it - and the small shout out to Jim and Pam was also well received.
The sex scenes for me felt quite over descriptive and they didn't quite feel very steamy for me, but that may be a personal feeling.

An amazing story . This is the second book I had the pleasure to read and give my review for Kelly Ohlert and I loved did too . Charlotte and her family loves to watch quizz shows together and her dream is to be a contestant to her favorite show Brain Battle . She wants to win so the money she will earn will go for her grandmothers medical bills . One of the other contestants is the high school boyfried Eli who broke her heart 13 years ago . When they are paired up as a team they have to leave the past behind and work together so they can win as many episodes they can . They film one episode a week in LA so they have time to spent together . Eli is trying to expain the reason he broke up with her and he asks for forgivness . Charlotte grew up in a family which didn't tolerate any kind of lying . When Charlotte gives Eli a chance to be a couple again a producer of the show makes them an unethical offer . What will happen when one of them is tempted ?
I received this book from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own .

4.5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and Kelly Ohlert for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review

I enjoyed this book so much! From start to finish it was an enjoyable read and never a dull moment!

I also enjoyed the trivia aspect of it and trying to guess the answers myself!

I highly recommend reading this book

'Let's Get Quizzical' is a second chance romance between Eli and Charlotte. They dated as teenagers, but he ignored her and never explained why. They are both selected to be contestants on a trivia game show. They haven't seen each other in 13 years, and it's not a happy reunion for them. They get paired together, and they have to work on the same team to answer questions.

As Eli and Charlotte spend time together practicing for the game show, they work through their past and try to determine if they can be a part of each other's future. Charlotte is trying to win money on the show to help her grandmother, and Eli is trying to help his dad, who has recently been released from jail. Because of their family commitments, they put everything into doing their best on the trivia questions.

As their pairing gains popularity and ratings, the show's producer comes to them with a proposition to keep them on the show. What will they do with this information? How will they do on the show? Will they find their way back to each other?

There is some steaminess to their romance, and I enjoyed their chemistry. Thanks to NetGalley and Alcove Press for an ARC of 'Let's Get Quizzical' by Kelly Ohlert.

Thanks to NetGalley and Alcove Press for an arc of this book. Below is my honest review.

Some of Charlottes best memories are of days home from school watching game shows with her Gran. Her very favorite? Brain Battle — and her ultimate dream is to be a competitor. She wants to use the money to pay for her grandmothers health care.

Eli is barely making ends meet. He and his father are working nonstop to barely pay the bills. And, Eli is always worried his father will make one misstep and end up back in jail.

Both Charlotte and Eli are chosen to be contestants on Brain Battle. And, they both need to win. Each has no idea the other is going to be there … and, to top it off? They are high school exes with a grudge. Of course they end up teammates. OF COURSE. Cue bickering on national television.

Will the audience eat them up? Will they talk about what went down in high school? Will they win enough money to help their families?

I love trivia shows, so I was quite excited to real a rom com centered around a quiz show. Add in exes with the enemies to lovers trope? I’m in. Although the quiz show arc wasn’t what I expected before I started reading, I liked it. I also enjoyed Gran’s backstory. Oh, and Charlottes inability to focus and her mind going off on tangents was hilariously on point.

If you want something light, like trivia and rom coms, then I’d say to give it a whirl.