Really good. Cute , suspenseful, not too romantic..perfect amount of everything. Love stories like this and this was no different. Loved the plot and characters, loved Elijah. Definitely recommend. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

If you're looking for a quick, and fun romcom that packs a wallop then this is a great book for you! There's a bit of insta love but I found the characters to be truly adorable together so I didn't mind. The author also adds in a little bit of mystery to give readers something a little extra! I'm excited to read more from her in the future.

The dialogue at times felt very immature and child-like. The narration also way overdid it at some points. I did like the representation and I felt like the book did a nice job of discussing important, sensitive issues. This is a quick and fun read for someone looking for a romance.

This book was everything I hoped it would be. I love a good forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, book troupe and this one did not disappoint. I appreciate the author's creativity in letting Autumn (the female lead) be the grump. However now knowing her story I can totally understand why...lol. This was a very cute story and a quick read and I even enjoyed the twist at the end that was woven ever so subtly into the story.

If you want a fun easy read to enjoy this summer while you're chilling poolside (like I was) then this book is for you. Great job Kate Callaghan, I hope all readers enjoy this book like I did!

Ms Perfectly Fine offers a delightful blend of romance tropes, engaging banter, and an interesting premise. While some editing issues and pacing inconsistencies exist, the book delivers a light and easy read with relatable elements. Romance enthusiasts seeking a heartfelt story with memorable characters will find pleasure in the pages of Ms Perfectly Fine.
3.2 rounded down to 3/5.

“This world isn’t built for those of us with chronic issues. Do we get sympathy? Yes, but once the novelty wears off, that’s it. We’re told that our suffering has happened for a reason, that we are so strong and an inspiration, but it’s all bullshit to make them feel better because soon, they get bored! They lose interest in people who can’t keep up, who cancel, and spend most of their time worrying about whether tomorrow will be a bad or a good day…We are seen as a burden, something to be pitied…we are pushed aside.”

I live for this female MC with chronic health issues telling people off ! I read the end of this book with so many emotions. I caught myself cheering for her and screaming at times too!

So for realz. This book reads like a thriller and has romantic comedy feels too. Great character development and it kept me guessing about “who done it”.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book and get it early.

This book was easy to get through, it had the perfect mix of sweetness, banter, spice and mystery. The author could have included more suspence throughtout, it was a tad rushed to give us the books conclusion and I did figure out the plot twist but it was still enjoyable to have the added suspence element alongside the romance.

I like the fact that the author included chronic pain representation in this book. The way it was written was relatable and not shoved down our throats either, she included just the right amount and it was relevant to the plot not just thrown in.

I love forced proximity and enemies to lovers though I do have to say the switch here felt rushed. I would have loved it a little more drawn out so we got more tension and time to really invest in their relationship, their internal conflicts and finally admitting their feelings for eachother.

Having said that their relationship dynamic was great with their banter and pranks and just how supportive our MMC was, dropping everything to get to her because he thought she wasn't ok.

Overall a cute romance read with a little twist of mystery.

I absolutely loved this book!
It was really refreshing to read a book that talked about chronic pain and the story was great!

Thanks to Net Gallery for the Arc.

I definitely read this book for its cover, I loved it and the tropes it had caught my eye, but it didn't meet my expectations.

I really liked this little romantic suspenseful twist, but it was definitely not what I expected.

The romance in this book seemed very strange to me, because sometimes it was like a normal romance book, but in other parts it got lost and I forgot that this book was romance. I feel like the romance/suspense twist could be handled better, where there is a balance between the two.

Autumn was a character that in some parts I liked and in others I didn't, sometimes I found it very frustrating and I couldn't have that connection with her as I expected. Her tragic past was too much for me because I felt that she never lived in the present and she was hooked on it. I must say that I liked the growth that she had at the time of her and I would have liked to see more, like some reconciliation with her parents, I think that was a loose thread in the book.

Elijah was that character that captivated my attention and held it, every pov of him made me feel like fresh air to run away in, I love him so much. He is a well-constructed character and I definitely would have liked to see more of him.

The love between the two characters was super cute and fast at the same time, I feel that it was so fast that I did not enjoy 100% of the enemies to lovers, apart from that I liked how their healthy relationship is managed and how both develop as a couple .

I loved the plot 10/10, I feel like it's the point I wanted, but unfortunately it was affected by everything else.

There were some parts that I don't know if it was me or the author's writing that seemed super slow, sometimes I felt like I wasn't progressing.

I recommend it if you are looking for a character with a tragic past and wanting romance and suspense.

"Yours or mine?" Autumn teased, looking up at him.
With a tight squeeze, he kissed the side of her head and led her up the steps to the front door. "Ours."

This was such delightful book to read, I genuenly enjoyed my time with this story. I feel like now a days there is no room for juts romcom books, they always have to have this huge plot and other stuff but at least I do enjoy romance books that the whole focus of the story is the two people who we are support to root for in the book.

I enjoyed so much being able to follow Elijah and Autumn through their journey of getting to know each other and their individual journeys towards what they wanted. This two had some excellent moments and the emotions between them were so explosive and omgggg the more steamy ones were so much fun, lol.

I feel like I am not the adecuated person to speak weather the story is good rep for chronic illnesses or not but for what I saw and what the author shared with us, it feel like she approached this topic with all the love and respect it deserved, I loved autumn determination to make sure she never was just her illness nor her past, she was who she was because of it but not just it.

I think that this is such a sweet and easy story to inmerse ourselves into, specially after a big book. I would definitely give it a chance if you are ever in search of a good romcom to lift your day up. I think that while there are some plots that are very interest to navigate in the story, it never leaves the focus of Autumn and Elijah, I really appreciate that.

Now to the reason why this book doesn't have 5 stars.

SPOILERS

DEAR GOD WHAT WAS THAT ENDING! I was having the best of times with this book, I enjoyed all of it until the last chaters were suddenly we were in a cop drama?? LIKE yeah I assumed we were going to eventually deal with the stalker but this "Plot Twist" which was very foreshadowed because I suspected of Nina so many times! but like what the fuck! Also wtf nina befriending Autumn for 6 years just to kill her the moment she has the most support in her entire life?? like wtf it was such a weird turn, I would have loved for a more developed reason for nina to turn like this, I was hoping maybe she was Mollies lover or i don't know something more than just jelausy. I could not get past this lazy ending and had to give it 4 stars instead of 5. I loved Aiden and I wish we had seen more of him as a dad and husband than as a detective or maybe if he had investigated Autumns Stalker outside of his job that would have been better. I was very disappointed with this plot.

**Thanks to NetGalley for the free ARC. This review is my opinion**

The cover and blurb really grabbed me. The book starts off with a great prologue that gets your attention. I loved the main characters at first; their banter was awesome and literally made me smile. However, they did fall in love much faster than anticipated. Yes, they begin as enemies, but their journey to lovers was a bit disappointing. I mean, the enemies-to-lovers trope is one of my top faves, but when it is done right!

I think the character's relationship should have ben stretched out. A lot was going on all at once, but I was able to get through it. I'll give the author another chance in the future.

"Ms. Perfectly Fine" by Kate Callaghan is an absolute gem of a book that entered my life at the perfect time.

The story revolves around Autumn, a pianist dealing with trauma and chronic pain, and Elijah, a game designer who is required to move in with Autumn to secure investment money from an investor.

"Ms. Perfectly Fine" masterfully captures the experience of living with chronic pain. It delves into the challenges of maintaining a structured routine to minimize unexpected flare-ups, the reluctance to reveal the extent of one's pain to avoid being treated delicately, and the delicate balance of accepting limitations imposed by chronic pain. Autumn's struggle to find someone who can support her independence while also being there for her becomes even more daunting when she is forced to share her living space with an incredibly handsome but irritating man who uproots her life.

As someone who personally battles chronic illness and pain, I deeply appreciated Autumn as a character. This theme is seldom discussed in society, let alone in books, making it all the more enjoyable for me.

"Ms. Perfectly Fine" is not just a romance novel; it also seamlessly incorporates suspense elements, with a stalker lurking in the shadows. Through their experiences, the main characters discover that while independence is empowering, having others in our lives can alleviate the loneliness of this sometimes terrifying world.

Kate Callaghan hits a home run with this novel. It's a captivating read that will certainly find a place on my shelf, and I will gladly recommend it to others.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest opinion.

In all actuality I would say this book earned a 2.5 out of 5 stars but good reads doesn't do decimals. I read this as an ARC and I hope that a lot of the things I struggled with in the novel are resolved in the final copy. The publication date is June 8th.

Things I did like about this book:
-Witty banter between Autumn and Elijah
-Reverse Grump meets Sunshine (he's sunshine, she's grump)
-The forced proximity/how they met

Things I did not enjoy :(
-I was really unsure of the setting almost the entire time. It seemed like it was taking place in Canada or overseas, but I think it was actually set in the United States but it was very hard to tell. The writing I think was partially at fault for this as a lot of the phrases were in British/European writing. (i.e. plasters for band aid, chemist for pharmacist. etc)
-The stalker plot line wasn't entirely developed and then felt rushed at the end. I feel like it could have been an all or nothing with this. I could have done without the stalker plot line and more focus on the forced proximity and further developed the romance between the two main characters.
-How quickly the male main character fell with little to no reason and then it felt like it was under done. Maybe it was because this is my first male main character sunshine moment, I'm not sure.

Overall I would recommend this book. It's light and easy to read and worth reading, it just needs to adjustments I hope were seen to in final publication.

While a cute premise, this one fell short for me. The romance felt totally rushed. For a supposed strangers/enemies to lovers, it turned within a day. I couldn’t wrap my head around them moving that quickly without really talking to each other. The subplot was more intriguing than the actual romance, and even that felt rushed and not altogether thought through.

I’m sure some people will love this, it is an easy read. But it just wasn’t for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Kate Callaghan for letting me read this book early!

Initially I was intrigued by the description of forced proximity, as well as one of the protagonists being a young woman who suffers from chronic pain. I quickly discovered that the book is told from both Autumn's and Elijah's points of view as well, which I found enjoyable. It's 3rd person narration, which often I find awkward, especially when feelings are described, but I didn't mind it in this story!


What I liked:
- The characters! Elijah made me laugh from the beginning, as did Nina. And Autumn's grumpiness and insisting that she was fine all the time was very relatable.
- This is not just a love story. There's a mystery, too! I did predict "who'd done it", but not initially, and I still enjoyed the plot after I solved the mystery!
- The the narration style made it easy for me to picture everything that was going on. I thought there was balance between the showing and the telling, not too much or to little of either!
- I thought the chronic pain aspect was well written; I don't have chronic pain myself but many people in my life do and it was good to read a story with a main character struggling with many of the same things that my loves ones do.
- I already mentioned the characters, but omg Elijah! So caring, understanding, respectful, giving, mature... The perfect Mr Dreamy!
- A lot of relatable quotes and lines ai just absolutely loved. Examples: "If you're afraid, you're alive", "Just because you love what you do, doesn't mean it doesn't take its toll", "You ha e scars, emotional and physical. I think if you embrace them, you'd be unstoppable ", "You don't need to be sorry for making the right decision for yourself, not for me. I'll take only what you are willing to give", "But you're like a damn weed, always springing back up".
- I honestly felt like I was reading a romcom with a sprinkle of drama and mystery, and I loved that combination!
- Brinkley, the dog 🩷


What I didn't like:
- the pacing was a little off at times. At one point, Autumn says Elijah moved in a couple of weeks ago, and I thought for sure there had been a couple of months by that point, based on how their relationship had progressed and the events that had happened bt that point.
- There were a few formatting errors in my digital copy of this book: a few new chapters that didn't start on a new page with the headings to match the other chapters; a few places where a new line wasn't started when a new person spoke, which made me have to reread parts to understand who was speaking; and in a few places it looked like the wrong pronouns were used, eg him for her, her for his, and in one place the word "go" was used when I think it should've been "do". These were minor things though, and didn't bother me too much, and definitely didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story!


Final thoughts:
I'm happy I got to read this book. It was great fun, thoroughly enjoyable, and I'd definitely recommend it to friends whom I know would enjoy this genre and these tropes! Rating it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ purely based on my enjoyment of the book, as I am a mood reader! Also, Kate Callaghan, if you read this: I definitely think you should write more books like this one; I'd definitely read it!! 😁

This was a fun romance between two people who have to unexpectedly share an apartment. It started out at enemies since she was upset about sharing her apartment with her and they kept playing pranks on each other which was funny. There was some suspense to the story with anonymous letters and weird happenings which created drama in the story. Overall it was an enjoyable read and i did love the addiction of the dog as well. Plus points for taylor swift references!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Ms. Perfectly fine by Kate Callaghan. I enjoyed the characters and plot as well as Callaghan’s writing style. This is a suspenseful romance.

Autumn is a talented concert pianist who bears physical and mental scars from an accident during her last major headlining performance. Elijah is a talented game designer, whose dad Tim requires him to move into Tim’s house which he rents to Autumn. Elijah and Autumn clash and play pranks on one another… Will it always be this way?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book— it was just what I needed after finishing a heavy couple of books. The book will be released on June 8th.

Thanks for the author and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my review.

This was a really fun and quick easy read. I was immediately drawn in and read half the book in just a few hours. This wasn’t your typical romance novel, but there’s a mystery within the story as well. Which I really liked, and was the little extra thing I didn’t know needed in a romance novel.

There were some typos here and there, or some mishaps such as in one scene she was wearing a dress, but then on the next side she was wearing a t-shirt. Their relationship and their deep feelings for one another did also seem to happen quite quickly imo.

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me an e-arc of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Autumn’s quiet and carefully planned out world gets tossed upside down when her landlord unexpectedly rents out the ground floor of her house to Elijah, a game designer facing a looming deadline for his latest project.

Autumn refuses to accept Elijah as a roommate and wants him out. Elijah is equally stubborn and they both try their best to make the other leave.

This forced proximity, enemies to loves romance, for me was unfortunately, just perfectly fine. I was really excited to dive into this story after reading the synopsis. I love video games and music and I was excited to see these two worlds collide.

I appreciated the representation of Chronic Pain and the author showing how the main character was working to heal not only her body but also her mind. The main characters we cute and I was really rooting for them. The banter and pranks made me want to keep reading.

The suspense aspect of this book is where I struggled. Every time the plot went back to the mystery, it pulled me out of the story, and I honestly just didn’t care. The reveal did surprise me, but I was more here for the Autumn and Elijah relationship evolution.

3.5

I loved The Naughty or Nice Clause and was so happy to get my hands on this.

Autumn is a concert pianist and is making her big return to the stage after a tragic accident.
Without her agreement Autumn’s landlord decides to rent out her ground floor and in moves Elijah.
Both Autumn and Elijah are as stubborn as each other and the games begin between the pair in an attempt to drive the other out.

Any book that starts with a playlist gets a huge smile from me.

The representation in this book is wonderful! Chronic pain is not something I’d read about before and I think it was explored wonderfully.

I loved the forced proximity and the tension building as the couple start to turn from enemies to lovers.

I think what held this back for me a little was the fact it’s written in the third person. It’s dual POV which is great but I love a first person romance.

I also wish they’d been enemies for a little longer. They fell for each other a little fast for me.

Despite that, it’s a wonderful quick read and seeing Autumn on her journey with the mystery adding a little intrigue was enjoyable.

Publication date: 8th June 2023.