This was a fun, quick read set in the Scottish highlands. I loved that it wasn’t just about 2 characters, but that it included the love life of the 2 people working with Holly as well. At times I was wondering what was going on, but I’m not sure if that was because i was listening to the audiobook instead of reading the ebook.

All in all, i had a fun time listening to this one

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I'd seen a few reviews of this book before reading which described it as predictable... and I must agree that it was quite predictable, but this was one of the few instances where the predictability didn't make the story any less enjoyable. I particularly loved the descriptions of the scenery in Eastercraig and I instantly found myself wishing I could visit myself. However as put as I loved this book, I think the ending was slightly rushed and could have maybe benefited from the inclusion of a couple more chapters to add to the depth that the rest of the story had.

This is a heartwarming romantic tale set in the Scottish Highlands. Holly and Greg, both reluctant to embrace romance, discover an unexpected connection. Turner's engaging writing and relatable characters make this a delightful read for anyone seeking a contemporary romance with a charming Scottish backdrop. Will they remain friends, or is there more in store? Find out in this captivating story

A MC that is a vet and the setting is in a small town in Scotland? Well, well, well don't twist my arm. The plot itself was decent, but I enjoyed the characters and the romance. It was definitely a perfect cozy read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC

Oh my what a great book!
I love that with a romance you can predict the ending but not how that is achieved. I loved the build up of friends between Holly and Greg and combining it with the other relationship of Chloe and Angus.
I didn’t predict the other parts of the ending and finished the book with that warm glow and a smile on my face.
Absolutely loved it! Cannot wait for the next book by Katy.

Let's Just Be Friends written by Katy Turner was <b>not my cup of tea</b>. Usually I love dual timelines and POV's, I never had a bad experience with them, but with this book it was just so confusing, I felt like I couldn't follow along with the story with three different POV's and timelines. I feel like if it was less, I would have enjoyed this book more. I decided to put this book on hold for a little bit and come back to it, maybe it wouldn't be such a challenge to get through, but I was definitely wrong, it felt like such a challenge coming back to it. I applaud the character for taking a vacation when she needed one, but she was just <b>too damn</b> whiny for my liking. The only two things I liked about this book was the beautiful cover, and the Scottish countryside setting. Katy Turner definitely made me want to pack my bags and take a trip to the beautiful Scottish countryside. <b>Looks can be deceiving</b>, the cover says this book is "a feel good romance", but the characters just wanted to be friends, hint hint the title. Despite this book not being for me, don't let this review stop you, you might have better luck than I did, but I think i'm in the minority for this one.

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND JOFFE BOOKS FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!!!!!!

Holly Anderson is a cheerful and confident veterinarian, who knows what she wants, and where she sees herself in five years. Holly definitely doesn't do flings, and falling in love is <b>NOT</b> in her five year plan. I definitely held out hope for Holly, she mentioned how much she wanted to grow and be a better person, but all she did was whine and never bettered herself. Whiny women characters are just not a hit for me. Moving her entire life out of London was definitely not a part of Holly's five year plan, either. Holly decides to move to the tiny Scottish town of Eastercraig, to a run down, gorgeous seaside home. Holly has barely just arrived when tipsy Greg Dunbar just let's himself into Holly's cottage in the middle of the night. HELLO, DOESN'T HE KNOCK? DOESN'T HOLLY LOCK HER DOORS? Like, i'm sorry, but these characters didn't have any common sense whatsoever. Greg is only back in Eastercraig to discuss the future of the family farm with his stubborn brother. When Greg stumbles into Holly's cottage, drunk as a bat, he has no clue that Holly has moved in. But he still should have knocked on the door, right?

Greg and Holly both know neither of them wants romance, so they should just remain friends, right? Sometimes this book made absolutely no sense to me. Holly knew she wasn't looking for romance and she knows she doesn't do flings, so why was she doing it anyway? I have no clue, maybe i'm just over thinking too much of this book, but it just made zero sense to me. Like, if you knew you didn't want something, why wouldn't you stick to your gut instinct? Another thing I loved about this book was Holly's career as a veterinarian, I absolutely LOVE animals, so I thought that part was really sweet. Don't forget, these characters are adults, and they are acting like seventeen year old's. At times it felt like the love triangle trope was coming into play, which is not my thing in books. I don't want to persuade anyone not to read this book based on my review, but I definitely think i'm in the minority of not liking this book more than I had hoped. If you are an adult, and you are acting childish and whiny all the time, it's just not cute to me, it just annoyed me how the author portrayed the characters to act.

This was a fun and entertaining book. Even though the plot was best described as "okay", and I felt the characters left things to be desired, I really believe Turner pulled off the small Scottish town vibes in the setting and I almost packed my bags to travel there and get to know that scenery. It sounds absolutely idyllic. I did find there to be too many POVs for my liking, and I found myself confused at times and needed to flip back a little bit to make sure I knew whos POV I was reading from. I would recommend though, especially if you like friends to lovers, small town, Scottish vibes and animals, because animals always steal the show for me. The confusing POVs wouldn't stop me from reading this again.

3.5 rounded up.

This was a cute, first time read for me by this author. Holly is a vet and is very career focused. Unfortunately, so much so that she finds herself spending some time in a small village in the Sottish Highlands. On her first night there, she meets Greg when he let's himself in at night in the cottage she is staying at. It doesn't take long before she finds herself enjoying the slower pace of the town, and the new friends that she has made. But as much as she enjoys spending time with Greg, they will only ever be friends. Or will they?
I enjoyed seeing the story unfold and watching Holly grow with the new experiences and circumstances. All the characters were well-developed and lovely and it was easy to fall in love with them. It was a fun and entertaining read and I enjoyed it very much!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

LET'S JUST BE FRIENDS by Katy Turner is a quirky rom com. The novel starts as many rom coms do— the protagonist is about to get her dream job, and suddenly she doesn’t. This novel takes a new veterinarian to a part of England she never expected, and to a possible life she never expected. I really enjoyed the setting and the quirky characters. This is a fun summer/weekend read. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy of Let's Just Be Friends. This was cute and sweet and kinda like alot of other romance novels. There is kind of a set plot line romance books follow but they are still enjoyable

Thank you very much for giving me the chance to read this book!

This book was described as "the perfect feel-good romance" and as a romantic comedy.

I very much do not think that it is.

I cannot really decide if this is more chick lit of women's fiction, but to me it is not a romance / romantic comedy.
Probably more women's fiction because there was lots of drama to wade through. Which is fine at time, but not when you are wanting a cosy romance set in a tiny village in Scotland.

I was fully ready to see Holly fall in love with a rugged, sexy Scotsman, and I was squeeing when said Scot Greg called Holly a "Sassenach". IYKYK.

But very soon in the story we got introduced to Chloe, Paolo, Angus, and many others, who sometimes had chapters from their point of view, which made things a bit confusing to me, and took away my enjoyment of this read.

I mean, it was nice, but it was not what I expected. And going on the blurb, I was unfortunately disappointed in what I was promised versus what I was given. It was OK, so 2 stars.

This is an easy read book with the right amount of romance and small town country feels.
Holly moves to a seaside village in Scotland, primarily for a job with the local vet. Holly is made to feel welcome by the locals, she enjoys being involved in the community and works hard to achieve her goals.
The storyline flows well, trying to convince each character of their worth and abilities. The characters are all relatable and likeable in their own way.
I loved the storyline with the challenges and character interactions, finding love is different for all of them!

Thanks to Joffe Books, NetGalley and Katy Turner for the opportunity to read this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Perfect, fun, hilarious and easy to read!



Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
"I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to receive this book for a honest review.

This was a good summer read. I've been reading so much mystery books that this one was something to make me feel good.

Holly finds herself in a small seaside town where she adjusts very well and makes friends quickly.
Its nice to see how she builds the friendships and how they grow throught the entire book.

I would highly recommend this one and look forward to reading others by Katy Turner.

Went into thinking it’s a romantic/ comedy.
It’s not a book for me.

It was more dramatic than I would have liked. Much more under the genre of women’s fiction.

An enjoyable, witty romp through the Scottish highlands with all of our favorite romance tropes: small town romance, will-they-won't-they, a woman with a five year plan, an unlikely romance, and right person-wrong time. This is the ideal book for readers who want a chill, feel-good romantic standalone. Holly's adventure is an idyllic escape from the real world, yet her intense veterinary job doesn't render the story boring or cliché. You can totally trust that when she's narrating her life she's giving you the inside scoop - the kind that makes you feel like you're reading your best friend's texts and not an actual book. This book gave me major Nancy Myers' "The Holiday" vibes (like honestly I'm convinced that Holly and Amanda Woods are the same person just different fonts!)

2.5/5

While this book had a lot of potential, overall it left something to be desired. While categorized as New Adult, it somewhat missed the mark in the jargon throughout the book. It felt more for a younger audience were it not for the pub times.

While cute, some parts were confusing and downright boring. I didn’t really laugh much but some parts were cute.

I think I would have liked the characters falling in love and wanting to be together rather than liking each other and worrying about it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC.

I did very much enjoy this and devoured it pretty quickly. It was a nice change to follow three characters’ romantic storylines, and I loved the Scottish Highlands setting.

I actually loved Chloe and Angus’s story and could quite happily have read this as a separate book!

Gutted there wasn’t an epilogue as I just wanted more!

What to expect:

-small town romance
-chemistry but no spice
-slow burn
-some LGBTQ romance

Holly and Greg meet in the small Scottish town where she is only supposed to be for a year, but has she found where she belongs in life? A great read - the setting sounds amazing.