The Love Rematch by Kay Marie is a heartwarming and clever romance that explores second chances and unexpected connections. The story follows two former lovers who, after a painful breakup, find themselves facing off in a high-stakes charity event. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but both have baggage to unpack before they can consider rekindling their relationship. With sharp dialogue, relatable characters, and a perfect balance of humor and emotional depth, Marie crafts a compelling tale of healing and rediscovery. A perfect read for anyone who believes in the power of love to bring people back together.

Finally got around to reading this book during my 10 days of beach reads and it just wasn’t it. It felt somewhat juvenile? And very bachelor-coded.

The plot was just real thin. It felt like we coasted for forever on this silly lil storyline until the very end where all these random problems came out of the woodwork. I wish those plot lines had built over the course of the book instead of it all crashing together in the third act.

Still it was entertaining-ish, but I wouldn’t recommend, even after a few cocktails on the beach.

The Love Rematch is a fun and chaotic second-chance romance set against the backdrop of a reality dating show. Emily, after an embarrassing viral moment caused by her well-meaning mother, ends up as the lead on The Love Match, where 30 men are vying for her heart. The twist? One of the show's producers is Jake—her ex-boyfriend, who left her seven years ago without a word. Now, they’re forced to work together while he watches her date other men.

Emily and Jake’s chemistry is undeniable, with the perfect blend of angst, unresolved feelings, and playful sabotage. Their journey from frustration to rekindled affection was engaging, especially amidst the wild antics of the show. The book also touches on deeper issues, adding emotional depth to the story.

With a HEA and plenty of laughs, The Love Rematch is an enjoyable read for fans of second-chance romances.

It would be a great option for anyone who loved One to Watch. I felt the very same reality dating vibes!

Kay Marie's The Love Rematch is a delightful blend of humor, heartache, and second-chance romance. The story follows Emily, a woman thrown into the spotlight as the lead of a popular dating show, only to find herself face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend, Jake, who's now the show's producer.

Marie expertly navigates the complexities of their relationship, exploring themes of forgiveness, trust, and the enduring power of love. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and their chemistry is undeniable. The author's witty dialogue and engaging storytelling keep the pace moving, making it hard to put the book down.

While the plot sometimes may feel predictable, the emotional depth and satisfying conclusion make The Love Rematch a worthwhile read. Fans of romantic comedies and second-chance romances will appreciate this heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the possibility of finding your way back to each other.

Thank you, Netgalley and Kaitlyn Davis, for the free advanced copy for my honest review!

I've tried to get into this book many times since I received this ARC but I just can't get into it. Unfortunately, it just felt very gimmicky. I had to DNF after giving it a few tries since it came out.

First of all, I’d like to thank NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this book quite a lot as it had a different setting which I hadn’t read before! It was very intriguing and I liked the characters quite a lot! It’s probably one of the only second-chance books I’ve ever liked and has quite changed my mind on them. The story was not so predictable and well-written! So I do totally recommend this book!

I think it’s safe to say that people, including myself, love watching reality dating shows, no matter what they are. I absolutely loved this. It was so much fun to get into the characters heads and I adored our leading lady. Throughly enjoyed this one!!

Thanks to the author for an eARC of this book via NetGalley - these are my honest thoughts.

I really liked the premise of The Love Rematch and was sucked in from the very beginning. Emily and Jake are exes who randomly meet seven years later on the set of a reality tv show where Emily is the lead trying to find love, and Jake is the producer herding her gaggle of men around for weeks on end. He gets the pleasure of watching her date other men, kiss other men, etc. But at the same time, Em and Jake seem to be rekindling their old flame in the dark of the night or on secret adventures. Their second chance is reminiscent of their first, with memories as ghosts within the pages of the story. I really enjoyed that.

In the end, this book was good... I ended up skimming about 50% of the way through, as there was just... a lot of the same internal thoughts over and over again.

Near the 80% mark, I was only reading dialogue. There were some grand gestures, and then there was some drama revealed, and then there was another grand gesture, and more drama, and gesture, and drama.... it was a little too much for me at the end of the book. The secrets were pretty obvious (Jake) and hinted at (Em) throughout the book...

Then the twist at the end? Kinda fun... but I probably won't read book two, unfortunately. This just wasn't fully my cup of tea.

Second chance romance with a great fast paced plot. Love the dual pov and wittiness. Emily was a sweet character that it was easy to have a connection too! Angsty galore, which was exactly was I needed.

I really enjoy books centring the reality TV trope, especially when the shows are similar to The Bachelor. I really liked Emily as a main character and was glad that she got her happy ending. I felt like Jake was a little underdeveloped as a character and as such I didn’t care for their relationship as much as I would have liked to. Overall, it was an easy and fun read.

I received this ebook arc from NetGalley, thank you NetGalley! Below is my honest review!

When I first saw the cover and premise of this book I fell in love! Although I was a little bit skeptically about the second chance romance (not a fan)- I did enjoy watching her get revenge but making him watch her date a bunch of guys in a tv show! LOL but I will say that the miscommunication got me and that’s really where it fell flat for me to be honest I loved the characters (her sister was so funny)and the dialogue and I laughed out loud a handful of times and found myself grinning throughout but just let people know how you feel & talk through things like adults and there wouldn’t need to be a second chance! But overall I gave this story a 3 star and I would read another work by this author for sure.

A producer under a new identity, but a love that left her without even a goodbye 7 years earlier.

The love you feel between them and the flashbacks of the memories they shared in high school. Sneaking around behind cast members and shared glances across set. The sister/twin who’s her biggest defender and 30 men competing for her love on reality TV. It’s cute. It’s love. It’s routing for a second chance while not wanting to risk his career. It’s miscommunication and insecurities brought to the surface.

Read the book.

As a huge fan of The Bachelorette, I knew I’d love this book! I adored all the characters and the plot was excellent. A wonderful read!

I am usually not a fan of revenge and miscommunication tropes, but the book blurb for The Love Rematch just caught my eye and made me take a.chance on it. I am so glad I did, because I would have missed out on a funny and well developed second chance romance that is really showcased on the cover. The writing was good and the alternating dual point of view style that is all the rage now, is well used by Marie to enhance the tension and angst along with sharing each characters hopes and memories. This style of storytelling was used to its full potential because we get just enough of the history between the characters gets without slowing down the pace or losing the book's focus on current moment. Beautifully written this is is a book that will draw you in.

Thank you for the opportunity to review - this was really fun and creative! Would definitely seek out more titles from this author.

Ich weiß ehrlich gesagt nicht, wie ich dieses Buch bewerten soll, da ich es aufgrund relativ kurzer Ausleihdauer (ohne Verlängerung) nicht lesen konnte.

3.5/5 stars! I love a good "second chance" romance, so I had high hopes going into this story. I struggle with rating this story because it had so much potential. I love books set in reality tv settings and the premise sounded fun. But the main characters were very 2-dimensional. The FMC was whiny and just refused to ask clarifying questions and the MMC was just a grumbly bland dude. WIth better character chemistry this book would have been a winter.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

I’m surprised to rate this so high given it centers around my least favorite trope—miscommunication. But the story is charming and the writing is good. I like dual perspectives, although I often wished they were in first person. It’s a very light and fast read with just the right amount of tension and banter.

The dating show reminds me of Christina Lauren's The True Love Experiment.
I just laughed so much reading this book, I do wish I read it sooner.
I really recommend it to lovers of funny rom-com.

This book follows both Emily and Jake, 7 years after their relationship ended, with Emily being casted in a reality show that Jake produces. I loved the dual povs and it was so interesting seeing little glimpses of their past throughout! It was such a cute and heartfelt read.