Ms Perfectly Fine is a beautiful Rom-Com story that touches on disability and overcoming grief. The plot was unique, well crafted and sweet.

Autumn is a firecracker. From the moment Elijah met her he knew his hands were going to be full. The banter between the two was hilarious to read and I couldn’t help but root for them. The struggle Autumn went through to return to following her dream was inspiring. You could feel her pain, and I loved how patient Elijah was with her throughout everything.

I did not expect the plot twist at the climax! Now that was super fun. I love a book that can’t be predicted and shocks you when you think you know how it’s going to play out. I will definitely recommend this story to my friends who enjoy rom-com books.

ARC- A super cute book that tied in a romantic slow burn with a suspenseful twist. I don't think the book is based in the US which did throw me for a bit of a loop at first. Some of the spellings of words and items were in terms in didn't quite recognize at first. It was nice to see someone in chronic pain come out victorious.

I love a good contemporary romance and this book had some good potential. It has forced proximity, “enemies to lovers” and some deliciously steamy scenes.

The good:

The romance definitely had a nice slow burn to it and kept you wanting more. The characters had interesting backstories and there was an underlying mystery to be solved. There is no unnecessary miscommunication trope which is appreciated.

The not so good:

Some of the scenes are very repetitive - a character will unnecessarily repeat themselves whether it be through exposition or internal monologue. The enemies to lover trope felt more childish with how the characters would “get back” at each other. There were also some weird timing issues where the timeline didn’t match up to what was described. (She’s supposed to take the weekend off but is back at work the next day?) it’s possible some of those errors will be fixed by release but there were some moments of confusion because things didn’t line up properly. The mystery element was a bit too predictable. The pacing was a bit too slow.

Overall it was a cute story with potential. It fell a bit flat for me but it was still a decent read.

Save to say that Kate’s books make me feel like I’m watching a romcom that I would want to be part off! Did everything happen a bit fast? Yes. Did I mind? Nope!
I needed a quick paced book with lots of banter, a bit of spice and a love interest that melted my heart and oh boy did I get one!

I might understand if a reader is looking for a deeper layer to a romance book than this might not be for them, but i personally really liked it.

Also loved that the author included someone with chronic pain. The ending where she explained to Nina how it feels like…. I felt that

Ms. Perfectly fine edges the line between being perfectly fine and an utter mess of a novel.

Elijah is the best part of this novel and I really enjoyed him and his characterization. Autumn is where the novel begins to fall apart for me. She is annoying, unlikable, and also incredibly stupid and naive and that mix just doesn't work for me as the leading female character in a self proclaimed romcom.

Also, there's a "mystery" storyline that is mentioned from the beginning of the novel until the end. I was able to figure it out about halfway through and found the mystery aspect to be ridiculous and totally unnecessary to the novel.

It's still not the worst book I've read recently and if you like enemies to lovers and grumpyxsunshine it's perfectly fine.

I love a good Grumpy/sunshine book. However check trigger warnings, some may be sensitive to some people. I thought this book was absolutely fabulous! I couldn't put it down!
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Ms. Perfectly Fine is, in fact, fine. I loved the premise of this book, and I was excited to read a rom-com with a suspense aspect, but this one was a little all over the place.

I really enjoyed the representation of chronic illness in this story, and I felt like the author did a great job of showcasing what life for someone dealing with chronic pain would truly be like. I also loved the fact that Elijah was a gamer and his relationship with Francis/Aiden. It was a fun read for those things.

The plot, however, was a little all over the place. Would a landlord honestly just let someone move in without telling their tenant? And Elijah just moving her things out into a storage unit without even asking her? I'm sorry, that's just not realistic to me.

Also, Autumn and Elijah's enemy to lovers status evolved so quickly that their relationship just wasn't believable to me. I'm supposed to believe that they went from enemies to head-over-heels in love in less than three weeks?

The writing overall felt bland. The author seemed to be doing a lot of "telling" instead of showing and the characters weirdly didn't express much emotion and then were suddenly crying or declaring their love to each other. I spent a lot of time scratching my head on that one.

I saw a lot of reviews saying that the stalker story came out of no where, but I actually think this was done fairly well. There were subtle hints the entire story, and it didn't come out of left field for me. Overall, I think this book had a lot of potential but I think it needs a good edit and some rewrite before it hits the shelves.

The ending was predictable but overall I really enjoyed the writing and characters. The banter was amazing!

First, thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for providing me a copy in exchange of my honest review.

This boos was a 4 stars for me. It was cute, spice here and there, she is the grumpy and he is the sunshine, some intrigue because of a stalker, tragedy; and a chronic condition. I like how she overcame her tragic past, and deal with her condition. He was so supportive to her and I was in a awwweee, he truly see how strong she was and simply was there for her. Overall everything was super cute, I enjoyed the whole book, but it was a little predictable with the plot twist. No third act break up, and HEA. I read this one in one sitting!

Ok wow where do I even start with this book? First off thank you Kate for writing such a beautiful story. You said in your ending authors note that this book was your Everest and you did an AMAZING job. This was a book that I only put down when I absolutely had too (I highly considered taking a vacation day from work to read this book). Thank you for giving the perspective of someone who struggles with chronic pain. It really helped me understand why my step mom acts and thinks the way she does. Autumn’s character reminded me a lot of her, but also myself and my anxiety.

This is a very beautifully written story about a young woman struggling with self acceptance and finding her place in her own life after an awful incident 10 years prior. It also showcases how those of us with trauma, whether it be physical or mental, tend to wall people out of our lives just as Autumn did to Elijah and most of her friends and family for the majority of the novel.

4/5 ⭐️ overall plot
2/5🌶️

Pros of this book: chronic pain representation, curvy FMC, I wasn’t able to guess the plot twist, a golden retriever (need I say more?).

Cons of this book: I think this book could have benefited from more show not tell. At certain points it could feel quite jumpy and I wouldn’t really understand how we got from point A to point B because we were just told that’s where we were at not shown it. I would have appreciated more development and tension with Elijah’s character. Even though he was the male lead there were times he felt more like a plot device.

Thank you for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Absolutely love the premise of this story but the two MCs are too juvenile for me. I also felt like I was missing something. DNF at 50%.

This is a quick romance read that has a little bit of everything, rom com, some spice, and suspense. I loved the chronic pain rep.

Okay my reason for 4 stars- the enemies to lovers was pretty heavy on the enemy. I felt like it went a little too far past prank at times and they were just mean to each other. Even when they were supposed to be connecting more their “banter” fell a little flat as it was still just meanness. Without getting too spoilery I just want to root for the enemies but in this case I felt like Elijah initially was presenting as just too much of a not great person with little to no apology. At times I didn’t see how either one really deserved it. It read a tad childish.

There were some pretty swoony moments that I did appreciate and I felt the suspense aspect was handled well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kate Callaghan for the ARC!

This book was cute and really touched on chronic pain and survivor's guilt which i liked.
I think that the characters are relatable and their HEA brought me so much joy.
I just didn't think there was much relationship growth before they were in love and owning a home. But that being said i think overall this is a cute quick read romance and i would recommend it.

This is a sincere, genuine, touching, romance with an honest take on what’s  like to live with chronic pain. 

After Autumn and Elijah are forced to live together, sparks (and insults) fly. Autumn is a concert pianist  with a tragic backstory, Elijah is a game designer with secrets of his own. Both are now sharing a house after Autumn’s landlord rented the ground floor of her town house. 

This book was very cute and I absolutely loved the bantering. I really liked the spice, even if it all felt a little bit rushed. Overall, my biggest problem was that I didn’t feel much of an emotional connection between the characters, it all felt a little bit like Instalove. Something about the writing felt a little odd and disconnected, but it was not bad per se. The mystery bit was very entertaining even if the end was a little predictable.

Overall, this was a fast-paced and enjoyable read.

Autumn and Elijah are thrown (quite literally) into doing life together. Autumn is a concert pianist with chronic pain from a previous accident that she survived and Elijah is a well-off game designer that needs a big investor. His investor gives him the money under one condition- he moves into the downstairs room of the house Autumn rents from him. This sets up the perfect enemies to lovers trope while they navigate coexisting in the same home. They both have a few secrets from their past that come to haunt them and test the relationship they are building.

This book was a classic enemies to lovers romcom with a little bit of a mystery twist. I thought the author did a wonderful job with the build up of their relationship while not getting overly cheesy/cringey. The light mystery element kept me hooked (without it, I’m not sure I would have given this book four stars). Overall a good light and easy romcom book that will have you smiling but also at the edge of your seat to see the mystery element unfold. I will also note I think the author did a wonderful job describing chronic pain and brining to light what so many people go through just to live a “normal” life. You truly never know what people are going through and their personal battles.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

First of all i would like to thank NetGalley &Kate Callaghan for letting me read this eARC, this was my first Arc experience ♡
My overall rating for this book would be ☆☆☆☆/☆☆☆☆☆

Cover; 9/10 --> the faces got minus 1..
Title; 8/10 --> too long but loved the way it matched the story
maps or playlist or dedication; 1000/10 -->so cute ♡♡
the story; 8/10
|--> I had no trouble getting into the story, i just think some stuff should be improved. Like instead of just explaining the story, we could´ve seen it straight from their eyes. If not so, why bother with povs under the number of the chapter or writing their inner thoughts with italic? That just didn´t seem relistic. Oh and i also think the ending was a little rushed. The book contains and we got to hear that it was Nina all along in chapter 33 or something. So it felt like just wrapping the book up fast.

Anyway, thanks again, and hope to read more from Kate Callaghan♡

This was a cute book. I'm not usually one for suspense books, but the romance element intrigued me. Ultimately, I felt like the book dragged on a bit, and I didn't vibe with the writing style.

Autumn is a pianist who is still healing physically and emotionally from an accident that happened on stage many years ago. Her carefully planned routines are disrupted when her landlord rents out the first floor of her house to Elijah. Elijah is the head of his own video game making company and needs a place to finish his game. They both are hesitant to live together but eventually put aside their differences once feelings arise. Some troubling gifts start appearing for Autumn as her first solo performance is coming up.


Tropes
Grumpy X Sunshine
He falls first and harder
Forced Proximity
Suspense
Split POV
Enemies To Lovers
Healing
Chronic Pain

*Thank you to the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review! *

Thanks, Netgalley. I received this book in exchange for a review.

And a review I shall give.

First, the plot had potential. You have a pianist who has a tragic accident and finally feels comfortable to go back on stage 6 years later. Her landlord rents out the front half of her home to this game developer. While she sorts out her feelings for him, she also has to figure out who keeps leaving her roses at her door. As her feelings for her new roommate grow, so does the frequency of the roses and the escalation of her stalker starts to turn dark. Is our heroin safe? Will she have the comeback so many are waiting for, or will she crumble from the stress of it all? Can she learn to let this new guy into her home? How about her heart?

The plot is all there. This sounds like it should be exciting. Unfortunately, it reads like a really bad wattpad. It is clear that this author did not use an editor, I almost wanted to contact the author and say I would edit this book for free to spare anyone else from having to deal with it. Besides the obvious (there were spelling errors and grammar errors), the dialogue read forced and confusing with a spalsh of immature. For people in their thirties, their vocabulary should include words other than "the dirty" to express intercourse unless it is being said as a joke. And when the main characters are in the middle of doing "the dirty" (I can't and I shan't let this go), it feels like two virgins who have watched many hours of porn and romance movies but didn't learn a thing from them.

The entire book focuses on their relationship, and then the last 6 chapters are spent rushing the subplot of the roses. In the end, it would appear that the author decided to slap together a stereotypical thriller ending that even Helen Keller saw coming. I would have liked more of the subplot throughout the book, I feel like there was so much that could have been done. Also, I think maybe the author forgot some of the random details sprinkled in at the beginning. For instance, Aiden was working on a case where a flower shop was broken into, and only a few flowers were taken. What happened to that? It's not the only plot hole, but it's one that is plaguing me.

Other plot holes include but are not limited to:

Elijah's mom and step dad, does Elijah ever get to know Frank more? Did he ever call his mom back after he promised he would?

Elijah's bio dad. Do they ever make true amends. Did Tim follow through on his end and come out to the public about his illegitimate son?

Autumn's mom and Mollie's mom. Do they reconnect? Do they become friends again?

Lena's dad. Bro, where is he???? Did he die??? Da heck???

Why did baby Todd go to the hospital? Is he okay??? HOW DOES HE HAVE AIDEN'S EYES AND FRACIS' HAIR???? THEY'RE TWO MEN??? THIS IS SCIENTIFICLY IMPOSSIBLE???????

There's more, but I'm not going to list every single one out.

The relationship between Autumn and Nina is awful. I would not consider Autumn a friend to anyone. She's completely self obsessed. Nina breaks up with her boyfriend, and instead of sitting on this and talking about it, Autumn instead decides to tell her how happy she is starting a relationship with Elijah and asks for advice. Nina is constantly fighting with her boyfriend, and Autumn never asks questions. I get respecting privacy, but maybe ask if your best friend is okay???

There's so much more I want to talk about this book, but I feel like the point has been given. Would I recommend this? Only if the author sends it to an editor and makes changes first. The idea is there. It just needs a LOT of editing.

Heartwarming, entertaining and jealousy evoking romantic comedy... where's my Elijah?! Perfection in a book.

Ms Perfectly Fine had a great story line and character depth. I enjoyed reading about Ethan and Autumn. Kate did a great job conveying what it might be like to live with chronic pain. Autumn is a child piano prodigy and after an accident if left with chronic pain and walls she has built to protect herself from the pity others feel when they find out about her accident. Here comes Ethan...he knows there's more to Autumn then being an amazing pianist and beautiful. He makes it his goal to earn her trust, and he does just that. He draws Autumn out of her comfort zone. While Ethan and Autumns relationship progresses, there's danger jeopardizing Autumn's upcoming return solo. Ethan and Autumn's relationship is fun and progresses well throughout the story. This is a slow burn with no real fireworks before 50%. A good quick suspense/romance.