I really enjoyed this book. I found the characters appealing and interesting. The ending is a bit predictable, however, there were some twists and turns along the way.

The main character, Daisy, has always put work first. This has been at the cost of having healthy, loving, relationships. So when she loses her job and her ‘boyfriend’ she doesn’t know what to do. Unfortunately she loses her way by using social media to portray an image that is not true. Thankfully though she meets two young girls who change her life. I loved these girls. They really are the stars of the story. It is through them that Daisy learns what really is important.

I was fortunate to receive this ARC for my honest review. I was also able to listen to the audiobook version of the book which was also great. The narrator does a fabulous job!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

Luci Adams' It Must Be True Then is a captivating and heartwarming tale that explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of friendship, and the importance of finding one's own path. The author's vivid prose and engaging characters draw readers into the story from the very beginning.

The narrative follows Daisy, a woman who is grappling with a midlife crisis and questioning her choices. Through her interactions with a group of quirky and unforgettable friends, Daisy embarks on a journey of self-discovery and rediscovery. Adams skillfully delves into the challenges of navigating life's uncertainties, the importance of embracing change, and the power of human connection.

The novel is filled with witty dialogue, heartwarming moments, and a touch of humor that keeps the story light and engaging. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique personalities and struggles. Adams' portrayal of friendship is particularly poignant, highlighting the importance of having people who support and believe in you.

It Must Be True Then is a delightful and thought-provoking read that will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted. It's a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys heartwarming stories about friendship, self-discovery, and the power of human connection.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

I've just recently started reading books by this author and have really been enjoying them
and this one also did not disappoint. Daisy is really down on her luck having lost everything - her job, her boyfriend, and her relationship with her sister is difficult, to say the least. Her plan is to show the world she is climbing out of her rock bottom life and as part of that she accepts a job as a nanny for two little girls. Her plan was to get back with her ex, so she never expected to fall for the single dad. The idea was to try to get her old life back, but maybe she may just have the opportunity to start something new.
The story was well-written and entertaining. A enjoyable story that will give you all the feels!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

This story is about second chances and self discovery. I liked Daisy and watching her realize that she is more than she thinks. I enjoyed the addition of the kids in the story.

My biggest hang up was the fact that it sometimes didn't focus on her budding relationship but kept flashing back to Jackson who I could have been done with in the first 3 pages, lol. He was the worst!

"**It Must Be True Then**" by Luci Adams is a charming and engaging novel that weaves humor with thoughtful exploration of relationships. Adams' witty writing and relatable characters create an enjoyable and heartwarming read. Its blend of comedy and emotional depth makes it a delightful addition to contemporary fiction.

On the same day Daisy loses her job and her boyfriend breaks up with her. To make matters worse, she is fighting with her mom and sister. She’s hit her rock bottom and is desperate to get out, so she takes a job as a nanny for a single father and his two girls. Becoming part of this family changes her perspective on her own life, and in this process she begins to fall in love with them all.

This book was unexpected in so many ways and really hit me in all the feels. At its heart, it is a beautiful story about second chances and starting over and is just incredibly beautiful. I loved Daisy’s journey, and I adored the sweet girls she cared for. This book is so sweet and I loved it!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Very sweet, once you get into it is very enjoyable!

It's a little slow at the start, and towards the end I realized this wasn't just a rom-com it was a story of self discovery. A reminder to reject comparision. Honestly the romance was sweet but the heart of woman finding herself again and family was the best part.

Felt like a movie you watch on a rainy, 2000s romance film that leaves you feeling light and springy.

I really wanted to fall in love with this book, but it ultimately left me feeling relatively neutral about it. I had a hard time following along with the flashbacks. I struggled to connect with Daisy's character. Her unwavering stubbornness made it hard to empathize with her. I did, however, enjoy the chemistry between Daisy and Archie. Their friendship blossomed into something more, which I found endearing. MMC Archie absolutely captivated me; his charm, humor, and patience were irresistible! Although the main character didn't quite resonate with me, I still enjoyed the book.
I look forward to reading more books by Luci Adams in the future.

Love Always, Catherine

Thank you, St. Martin's Press and Luci Adams, for gifting me this book.

A bit of a slow burn to get hooked. Cute story overall with a lot of positive messaging. Not my favourite from Lucy, but it will keep me coming back

As much as I wanted to enjoy this book, I truly struggled and at 54% gave up. I don’t know if it’s just me, but the writing style felt choppy, which prevented me from enjoying what I did read. I did see that this was the author’s second book so I do think she has the chance to grow and create a really good book because she has the bones for one; the delivery is what is lacking.

I'm in between here. I liked Luci, but then I didn't, but then I did again lol I think the writing was pretty choppy, so it was hard to get into and keep focus. It was definitely more contemporary than a romance, but I was ok with that.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC

Title: It Must Be True Then
Author: Luci Adams
Length: 359 pages
Format: ebook arc
Pub Date: March 12, 2024
Genre: Romance, ChickLit, RomCom
Rating Out of 5: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice Level: closed door except for a crude-ish scene in the beginning
Summary:
Daisy's life hits rock bottom when she loses her job, boyfriend, and becomes estranged from her sister. To bounce back, she plans to project a perfect life on Instagram. In an attempt to get a nanny job for a single father with two adorable daughters, she finds herself drawn into their loving family, which challenges her online facade. Can portraying a picture-perfect life help fix her career and strained relationships? As she grows closer to someone new, Daisy questions if she even wants her shallow ex back.

Thoughts:
I LOVE LUCI’S WRITING. That is all. But really though. She somehow managed to make me care and root for a completely dense and unlikeable main character. This is the second book of Luci’s that I’ve read, and each have started out with kind of a crude scene that is off-putting to me. However, once I got through the scene, the rest of the book was so enjoyable! I love Daisy’s level-headed best friend Betsy. I love all of the serendipitous encounters that Daisy has with Archie. I love the relationship she has with his girls. But what I love most about this book is the true GROWTH Daisy goes through as a person. I had such a wonderful time going through this journey with her and getting to see her have her happy ever after.

Special thanks to the @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the arc in exchange for my honest review!

I enjoyed this story. Because of Daisy's childhood, she doesn't think she is built for a family and that work needs to be her primary focus. And because of this, she settles for a relationship with a higher up in her office who also seems to be focused on work, because she thinks that's what she deserves and all she is capable of. I loved watching her relationships with Bailey and Cara. Cara, quite honestly, steals the show. Her quoting the Instagram influencer and being so intuitive with Daisy cracked me up. I loved seeing how Daisy and Bailey slowly formed the own relationship. It was a fun romance, but still tackled some important topics. I loved seeing Daisy slowly realize that her perception of the past was maybe not exactly how it was, and that she was allowing it to negatively impact her future.

I desperately wanted Daisy to grow a spine. I understand that we all have that one person in life that we allow back in when we know we shouldn't but good lord almighty, I can't handle when a character pines for an asshole.

Daisy was a tough character to get into (I get she didn't want kids but did she forget Archie had two?!) and overall I just couldn't find anything to root for with her.

2.75 stars

I just couldn't jive with Daisy, and where sometimes that is the purpose of a story it did not seem that way with this. I did like how she met the kids and Archie but I didn't ever fully feel the romance. Daisy growth was nice to see and her learning about herself by the end but by then I was kind of out of the story and basically said "ok, great".

Thank you to St Martins Press and NetGalley, for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a cute read! There were some funny moments, and I loved all the British humor. The characters and plot were relatable. Good read!

Really enjoyed this! Felt like a cute British romcom movie.

Daisy loses her job, her boyfriend & becomes estranged from her sister all on one day. A very coming of age, find yourself book with cute humor and a pinch of romance! I loved that this was more than the romance, even though that just added to the plot. This felt more like a great novel about any women in her 20-30’s trying to find her way.

Loved the humor. Drawbacks were that it felt like the first half of the book the pacing was a bit slow. Overall the book could’ve been a tad bit shorter and still held the same punch. Then I didn't love how the miscommunication was handled at the end! Her telling him she didn’t want kids, sat with her mom once and had a heart to heart with one of his girls and all of sudden changes a mindset she’s had for 30 years? Just felt a little unrealistic. Bless Archie’s soul, we love that man.
Such a fun easy read!

Will come back to add review once posted. Thank you for the advanced copy!!

There are some cute moments and scenes but the story as a whole felt lacking.
For the first 2/3 of the book, it just felt like a Daisy's life is stinky story, with not a lot of other substance to it.
It felt like Archie and Daisy never spent any time together and then suddenly, they are having this huge heart to heart? Their story fell flat, especially for a romance.
Everything tied itself up in the last 50 pages or so (the sister, the mom, the ex, the new relationship). It felt like the story rushed to tie everything up so that everything could end happily ever after.
Also, when was she ever a nanny? I thought this was going to be a single dad/nanny romance and I feel let down.

I do like that she still didn't want kids at the end. I liked that Daisy didn't have to compromise an integral part of her just to be with Archie.