Tying everything together nicely, Ms Perfectly Fine by Kate Callaghan shows readers the strength needed to push through a life filled with grief and pain after a traumatic life-changing event.

Summary: Autumn Adler is a child prodigy who was met with an accident on stage 10 years ago, causing her to lose her best friend and to have scars and chronic pain for the years following that. Elijah Wells moves to her house (a little more like invading it), and they get off on the wrong footing (mainly on Autumn's side). But his personality shone, and they started getting along.

Tropes/Genres:
• strangers to enemies to lovers
• forced proximity
• housemates
• musical setting
• contemporary romance

Review: This is so good! Everything tied together nicely. The foreshadowing is great, and the red herring is even better. The characters are awesome. Autumn Adler and Elijah Wells had such great chemistry! I loved their banter. They're so wild. Elijah just has so many green flags. You can't help but love that guy for Autumn. He also always says the right things that just make you SWOON.

I really admire Autumn’s bravery and courage to keep going and strive to achieve what she wants – what’s meant for her. She worked hard to prove herself to be able to get on stage and perform for the people and fans who believed in her. For 10 years, she had to experience pain and constantly visit a therapist for her physical and mental well-being. It's tough losing her closest friend, but she pulled through. I admire her for that.

As I said earlier, the foreshadowing and red herring were done well. It got me suspecting one person, and then OH! There’s another suspect too! I really liked how it’s done. It was so well thought out. The little clues dropped in the book, making me raise eyebrows – those were good.

I recommend this book to readers who love a good enemies-to-lovers love story between housemates that were forced under one roof, starring a strong female lead who may be a bit stubborn but has every good reason for that. If you like a musical setting, here’s the book for you too!

Whether you have emotional scars, physical ones, or both, You are Worthy of being Loved.
~Book dedication🖤

What will you do when a handsome and sexy guy with a charming smile 😍💕🔥 intruded on your house without any information, that's what happened with Autumn. She wanted to live alone and hide the demons that hunt her for years but Elijah had other plans for them💕😍😍🔥.

Tropes🤌🏻:
📍Force proximity
📍sexual tension
📍suspense
📍risqué banter
📍enemies to lovers

Autumn had a very rough past she just wanted to be left alone and play the piano but on the other hand, Elijhah the CEO of a gaming company and a charmer just wanted her🔥🤌🏻😍.
And He has a dog 😍😍 that cute thing has my heart💘.
And I like the way they address each other to her (mom and dad )😍🤌🏻.

And there is this famous line if you know you know LYHFM 🥵🤌🏻😍 (I was literally screaming silent screaming though😂).

But in the end, the suspense was really, I wasn't expecting I literally loved that turning point!

This one was perfectly fine. The characters were fine, nothing special, and I didn't find myself connecting with them a ton. The conflict was also very predictable and I guessed what was going to happen as soon as we met that character. Overall it was ok, just nothing I connected with or will remember.

I thought this was a very enjoyable read - glancing at the other reviews, I can see and understand why some gave this 3 stars and others gave it 4 stars. The idea is great and I enjoyed the characters and their backstories.

There was a little more tell-not-show than I would have preferred, but overall enjoyed how the characters slowly transitioned from hatred to tolerance/friendly (?) to attraction. I did feel like they skipped straight into "love", it came a little quickly and I wondered if I missed something, but it was cute enough.

I gave this book 4 stars because it was interesting enough to read in a day, and I enjoyed the chronic pain rep/Autumn's journey.

thank you Netgalley for the free ARC

This book was exactly as the title says, perfectly fine, but it was not much more than that.

Ms Perfectly Fine by Kata Callaghan is a split-POV, romantic suspense novel following Autumn, a concert pianist returning to the spotlight following a tragic accident, and Elijah, a video game designer with daddy issues. The book starts out with Elijah moving into the house Autumn rents without her knowledge and things kind of progress from there. The first part of the book is pretty much your typical forced-proximity romance, but things kind of take a turn once the stalker element kicks into gear.

One of the things I tend to dislike about romances is that often the climax of a romance centers around some play on the miscommunication trope; however, in this book, that was definitely not the case, which I did appreciate. There is so much that happens in this book, and though the plot line itself is relatively solid, I thought the characters and writing were lacking something.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kate Callaghan for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I received an early ARC of Ms Perfectly Fine by Kate Callaghan! This version I read was not the ultimate final version and so my review will reflect the version I read.

Piano prodigy, Autumn is surprised one morning by a random man moving into the front room of her rented house. Elijah, this random man, is a game developer who is temporarily moving in while he wraps up some business deals.

Immediately, Autumn and Elijah don’t get along. Autumn is unhappy that her space has been invaded and Elijah meets her frustrations with his own negative energy. As they learn to live with each other though, they tentatively form a truce, and more? While they figure out what could be next for their relationship they also must deal with a stalker that Autumn has and that may strike before her solo performance coming up.


I really enjoyed this. Ms Perfectly Fine is described as a story that Callaghan has wanted to write for a while and I think that love shows in the story. Some of the transitions between scenes and moments felt really abrupt or just didn’t work well but I thought the plot line worked and provided the suspense I was looking for! I’m a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers trope and Elijah and Autumn’s journey reflected a good portrayal of that!

I haven’t read anything else by Callaghan but I think the story was ultimately a good one even though it had its weak points. If you enjoy romantic suspense I highly recommend!

My Review:

I have to admit, I found this book a bit hard to get into at first, but in the end I did enjoy it. I loved that it was a combination of love, mystery, comedy, passion, suspense, while also highlighting serious topics like: the struggle to work through trauma and the challenges of dealing with chronic pain. I loved the banter between Autumn and Elijah. As a fan or romance and thrillers, this book was a pleasant surprise by combining two of my favorite genres. I do my best not to spoil but the end was not what I expected.

Thank you netgalley and Kate Callaghan for allowing me to read this ARC.

This was adorable. I loved the banter between the main characters. I do wish the thriller/mystery elements were q bit twistier and stringer, but overall I enjoyed it.

We're introduced to the cause of the main character's physical and mental pain from the very first chapter. Autumn is strong but guarded, especially against strangers, so it makes sense that her first interaction with Elijah does not go well. We can see that Elijah finds her interesting from the very beginning though.

I liked the banter and teasing between the two of them in the beginning. It was funny and it brought out their personalities, and it also showed the physical attraction that both felt early on. Elijah comes off as playful but patient, willing to take things at her own pace.

The whole "I love her." part threw me off; he's known her for less than a month, and most of that time was spent apart from each other. When exactly did he find the time to fall in love? It went from insta-attraction to love so fast I got whiplash.

The stalker situation was hinted at throughout the book, but we don't get anything solid until about a third of the way through. It's not too obvious who the stalker is, but there are parts that are meant to distract you from finding out too soon who it is.

All in all, it was a nice enough read. It kept my attention until the end, if only to see what would happen with the stalker situation. It had interesting characters, insta-love, some suspense, and great representation for chronic pain. If you like reading about any of those subjects, then this would be the perfect book for you.

3.25/5

Grumpy(her) X Sunshine(him) Autumn dosnt like surprise, when Elijah move in to her house, she declare a war. They prank each other, truce many time, bickering like a child. i enjoy Autumn and Elijah story, first meeting the spark already flying and bickering so funny. I love how strong Autumn is, face her fear, stand in her pain. Elijah smooth her, crumbel her wall and make her open up and let Elijah in.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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Looking at the reviews for this book, I wasn't sure I would like it, but I did. This book follows Autumn, who is a piano player who was in a tragic incident and is working on getting back to her concerts. She comes home one day and finds a man named Elijah moving into her home and is annoyed when she has to live with him. They both hate each other at first and do everything possible to get the other to leave the house.

I liked the parts that showed how Autumn was managing her chronic pain after her incident and the healing that she needed to do. Their banter and the pranks they played on each other in the beginning were really good and fun. This is an enemies to lovers that also has forced proximity and a grumpy fmc and sunshine mmc that falls first. Along with the romance, there is also a mystery subplot as they try to find out who has been stalking Autumn. I liked the idea of the mystery, but I wish it had been a more prominent part of the book and not just 70 percent into the book. It felt rushed and not fully explored, especially when the mystery was solved. Overall this is a nice book to read if you want a little suspense in your romance.

Thank you to Netgalley and IBPA for this arc for an honest review.

This book was right up my alley. I love romance and I think I'm a fan of mysteries. I think this was a romance with a fantastic splash of mystery.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. All the options above are my own.

Seeing her so vulnerable made him want to protect her from anything and anyone who’d caused her so much hurt.

Okay, I did not expect to like this book so much! Autumn & Elijah had crazy chemistry, I could literally feel the butterflies whenever they were on the page. Elijah was such a good man, he always took care of Autumn, understood her in a very short time and managed to get her out of her comfort zone. Having suffered something traumatic I could understand where Autumn was coming from but sometimes her actions annoyed me, though I still loved her. The plot was interesting and the twist at the end was unpredictable. The book kept me captivated till the very end.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review

Autumn Adler, a famous concert pianist, is making her solo comeback to the stage after a tragic accident, and she can’t afford any distractions. Of all the things that could go wrong, she never expected her landlord to rent out the ground floor of her home to Elijah Wells – a game designer in the midst of building his own company. Autumn loves her townhouse, and she refuses to give it up. However, Elijah is equally stubborn. As the days pass, Autumn’s efforts to make him leave only further his desire to win her over. It seems as though neither can win this battle of wills.

It was cute but i didn't really vibe with this one, It was so fast, they fell in love really soon,

I didn't expect that i would like this book but it was definitely a fun read. I loved both the characters and how their relationship developed. I always love those books which have a combination of romance and suspense and it was the perfect mix. Even though i had an idea what the end was going to be but i still enjoyed it and would love read more books by this author.

Ms Perfectly Fine by Kate Callaghan is a thought-provoking and heart-warming novel that explores the complexities of mental health issues and the impact they have on individuals and their relationships. The story follows the life of a young woman, Audrey, who appears to have everything under control, with a promising career and a supportive boyfriend. However, her hidden struggles with anxiety and depression threaten to undermine her sense of self-worth and stability.

The author portrays Audrey's struggles with great sensitivity and authenticity, capturing the nuances of her emotions and thought patterns. The story is also enriched by the portrayal of other characters, such as Audrey's mother, who is dealing with her own issues, and her coworker, who provides a contrasting perspective on mental health.

One of the strengths of the book is the way it highlights the importance of seeking help and support for mental health issues, as well as the challenges and stigma that can be encountered along the way. The author also touches on the broader themes of self-acceptance and the pressure to conform to societal expectations.

Overall, Ms Perfectly Fine is a compelling and engaging read that will resonate with anyone who has experienced mental health struggles or knows someone who has. The story is well-written and emotionally impactful, making it a book that will stay with readers long after they finish it.

I really loved this book in a new to my series and author. I can't wait to read the next one. The characters and location really add to the plot. This book keeps you guessing until the end

🌛 Ms. Perfectly Fine 🌜

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

I liked this book. I loved first half of it and I read it in one sitting. It was interesting and fun and sweet. But then, it just started to drag on and on and on... After the first half of the book, all went downhill for me...something just felt off. The book was very predictable from the start, but it didn't bother me until I got to the second half of it. From that point I just wanted to be done with it just so I can prove to myself I knew exactly what was going to happen since the beginning. Second half of Ms. Perfectly Fine took me three painfully long days. I got to the end, and I was disappointed. I was right about everything so there were no surprises for me. Ergo, the plot twist didn't do anything for me. Still, I hoped I was wrong so I could be surprised. I wish the book was shorter, even though I usually prefer much longer books, just because I assume all the boring and dragged out parts would have been left out that way. I wish this book left out the suspense/mystery part out and focused more on the main character's chronic pain. It was nice reading about it and it not having miraculous cure, because we all know chronic pain doesn't have a cure outside of SFF books. The mystery part was such a fail for me. I don't have anything nice to say about it, it only made me annoyed at main character and her gullibility. I also wish we got to see more of the main character's love interest and his personality. I would still recommend this book as easy and light read for anyone that loves enemies to lovers contemporary romance books.

Thank you @NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review!

3.5 stars

Ms Perfectly Fine follows Autumn and Elijah as they are forced to live together thanks to Elijah's (secret) father. It's no surprise that with forced proximity these two start to develop feelings for each other. What is a surprise? Autumn's stalker who is trying to sabotage her comeback to the stage as a concert pianist.

I enjoyed Autumn and Elijah as characters but I felt their relationship happened too quickly, especially given how closed off Autumn was as a person. I did like the stalker element - it took this book beyond just a standard romance book. Enjoyable, quick read - especially if you are looking for romance + (light) mystery.

Thanks, Netgalley for the ARC of this book!

I got this book and agreed to give my 100% honest opinion and I personally didn’t like this book,

The plot was very strong and honestly has the ability to be amazing book if it were not for the characters, I found both the main characters overbearing and overall poorly written compared to the side character.

The format of the book was also not a strong point with long chapters that seemed to never end with a few shorter chapters.