THE WAKE-UP CALL is the newest book from up and coming author, Beth O'Leary! I have thoroughly enjoyed O'Leary’s other books, so I was super excited to read this new romance from her. THE WAKE-UP CALL is a book filled with tons of charm and delight. I found this fast paced and really easy to read, I truly could not put this book down! I am very excited to see what Beth O'Leary writes next!

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Press for the ARC. This is the story of Lucas and Izzy who hate each other! Their banter was my favorite. I fell in love with both of these characters, and love that the story goes back and forth between both of their perspectives. It is the cutest book for summer.

Perfection - Lucas and Izzy were perfect, the hotel setting was cozy, the cast of supporting characters was great. I loved it.

My bookish friends, I'm telling you politely, but with great enthusiasm, that I have a quick correction to make. I'm shouting from the top of the tallest building nearby to amplify my dramatic declaration. Hear me now: THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! You absolutely cannot afford to miss out on it! Don't even think about adding it to your ever-growing TBR list, which is already overflowing with remarkable books, without making time to read it soon.

I recently went on a book diet, meaning I had to work extensively for a few days and then took a short vacation, which disrupted my usual reading schedule (typically, I finish the first half of a book in a day). As a result of this prolonged and forced reading break, I now have at least 15 books piled up in my NetGalley library and 30 books waiting for me in my email, sent by my favorite publishing companies. They're like presents left under a Christmas tree, patiently waiting to be unwrapped one by one. Needless to say, I was thrilled to choose the perfect book to lift my spirits!

Let me explain why I adored this book so much:

-First and foremost, this is undoubtedly Beth O'Leary's best book yet!
-It's the most entertaining, laugh-out-loud read among Beth O'Leary's works, with fewer dramatic and angsty moments.
-I was hooked from the start by the enemies-to-lovers and grumpy-meets-the-sunshine tropes!
-The references to Love Actually were incredibly well executed.
-The supporting characters at Forest Manor Hotel are nothing short of perfection! From Mrs. SB and the unpredictable Mandy (who's like a wild card in the story) to Arjun and the potentially godsend Mr. Townsend (if this book ever gets adapted into a movie, please cast Bill Nighy for this role), not to mention the lively Hedgers family, Barty, and Ollie, they all make you feel like a part of their family.
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- fell in love with Izzy, who is adventurous, original, shiny, creative, optimistic, and kind-hearted! And let's not forget about our brooding hero, Lucas, who hides behind a stubborn, serious, robotic facade, despite being a real cinnamon bun. He's caring, sensitive, and a romantic planner!

-The palpable chemistry between Izzy and Lucas, along with their witty banter, completely engrossed me in their love story. Izzy's vulnerability in opening up her feelings after being crushed by Lucas' rejection a year ago, and Lucas' efforts to make her fall in love with him, his patience, and his inner sweetness made me sigh and smile countless times.

To sum it up: I highly recommend this book not only to romance lovers but also to readers who need something to brighten their mood, warm their hearts, and restore their faith in happiness and good karma!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with a digital reviewer copy of this amazing book in exchange for my honest thoughts.