This friends to lovers story is a cute and easy read that has funny, tender and emotional moments. I very much enjoyed the first meetings of the lover interests and the shenanigans of the main character in her social media quest to gain back the attention of her ex. Also, who can resist a cinnamon roll cutie and adorable kiddos?

Rating: 4/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

This book is all about a woman trying to get her way back to her life before the breakup, before the loss of her job and back to the days that everything made sense. However, life has a funny way of making things all fall into place even when you don’t see it. I guess it’s true in some cases that sometimes you must hit rock bottom for things to make sense.

This book had its ups and downs. At first, I was really confused about where this book was going to go. It was the flashbacks that got to me at first, I really didn’t understand why we needed them, and it felt like the character was just focusing on the past issues, but the more and more I started to understand Daisy I saw that the flashbacks were important pieces to the whole story. I liked the plot, and I enjoyed the pace of the book. Do I wish that the romance between the characters happened sooner, maybe, but I have to say the slow burn in this romcom was done wonderfully.

I liked that Daisy had to take a step back in her life and see that her true self was amazing and to start embracing her true self. You will see uplifting messages throughout the book, you get to watch a relationship blossom from a friendship and see how they push each other to be their best selves. I loved the character development that Daisy had. I really enjoyed getting to see a woman stand up for another woman. This book focuses on what every woman should be doing to each other instead of all the hate and rude things said to each other.

This book is great for romcom readers, it’s a heartfelt story of a woman trying to find herself and her own happiness, it's about learning to love your true self and not to be ashamed to show it to the world.

I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review this book.

4 Finding Her Way Stars!

This is my first book by Ms. Adams and the blurb captivated me so I was eager to start this book because I love a good Nanny/Boss story. Admittedly it took me a couple of chapters to get into this story as Ms. Adams writing is unique in the way she weaves flashbacks into this story which for me were important so we could see how Daisy got to where she is – nannying for two little girls who’s father is super handsomhttps://www.netgalley.com/member/book/301428/review#e and could possibly be someone more important than her boss!

This is a true contemporary romance in that Daisy is sharing her life on social media and portraying her life in the way she thinks she should. There are parts of her that I didn’t necessarily enjoy so much, namely her stubbornness which leads to some frustrating situations.

The best parts of this story for me are how Daisy grows as a person as she undertakes her new role and her attraction to Archie that is definitely a slow burn in this story which for me enhanced the story. I appreciated how they get to know each other at the same time that she’s learning to love his two girls and realize that life isn’t as bad as she thought it was before she took on this new role. There’s a lot of changing that goes on in this story, and not just for Daisy!

There are several laugh out loud moments, but there were also many emotional scenes as Daisy continues to come out of her comfort zone. The beauty of this book is that it’s so much more than I was expecting and it provided me the exact break I needed from some stressful life events!

It Must Be True Then was a heart-warming romantic comedy about second chances. Daisy has a truly horrible day after losing the job that she loves and then losing her boyfriend. Her wake-up call to start to turn her life around comes in the form of two adorable young children -Bailey and Cara - and soon their single father Archie. He is equally adorable and loves Daisy for who she is, quirks and all! Daisy was definitely a character you wanted to root for and wanted to see turn her life around to a more positive direction. I will admit this took longer than I thought to get into - but I ended up being so happy I kept reading. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the chance to read this novel.

so this book took me almost a month to read with school and like life and it was entertaining but i definitely didn't love it. I wasn't dying to read it and I was ok not devouring it in one (or ten) sittings.

DAISY was so stubborn. all the time. I just feel like it would've been so much shorter if she just like used her heart a little more and some logic, and used her brain a little less? Archie was precious. and so were Cara and Bailey. But obviously, I really struggled cause I didn't like the main character. I was also just confused at some points with the flash backs being told and how they seemed randomly plugged in and choppy.

It wasn't 2 stars tho, it was at least 3. The actual writing was really well written. I would read this author again for sure!

3.5/5 stars.

Daisy hits rock bottom when she loses her job, boyfriend, and is estranged from her sister all at once. She decides the only way to claw herself out from rock bottom is to fake it until she makes it... using Instagram. Daisy decides to take a stopgap job as a nanny to a single father of two young girls, but being immersed in this close-knit and loving family begins to unravel her plan, leaving doubt and worry to take over as to whether she can get her career back on track, gain back her ex-boyfriend... but as she gets closer to someone new, does she even want all of these things anymore?

IT MUST BE TRUE THEN is a really sweet read that centers on love, finding yourself and your self worth, and second chances. The first couple of chapters start off with a bang as we see what led to Daisy hitting rock bottom and losing everything she values. These scenes are rife with humour and had me giggling out loud. The overall pacing of the novel is a bit wonky, leaving the first half of the book to feel very slow before we get to the part where things really pick up for Daisy.

This is a winding story that's focus is on Daisy finding herself, including her values, her interests, her desires, and ultimately her self worth. It's a journey with many ups and downs as she struggles to find her way to happiness. I liked Daisy's character but there were many times where I wanted to shake her. She has so many preconceived notions and judgments that form a barrier between her and those that she loves, and there are times where her stubbornness and belief that she knows what's right over others is stifling and really throws her into hot water.

I loved Betzy, Daisy's best friend, and Mia, Daisy's sister. They are both excellent characters who are supportive of Daisy but don't let Daisy get too far down her own rabbit hole of grief and loss. They are both vibrant, sensible, and caring characters. I would be remiss if I didn't mention Bailey and Cara who stole my heart from the get go.

I absolutely adored Archie as the MMC. He is a fantastic character; he is kind, caring, and has a good sense of humour. His emotional depth and emotional awareness are well done. I loved how honest, transparent, and supportive he was with Daisy. Their communication, while strained at times, was really well done, maintaining open dialogue between the two.

The romance aspect of this novel is really well done and I loved seeing how the two main characters come together over the course of the novel. The relationship that develops is beautiful and heart-warming, leaving you rooting for the characters to find their way together. The spice level for this novel is very minimal and closed door.

<i>I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, St Martin's Press, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.</i>

Great read. Daisy meets Archie when she is having the worst few weeks of her life, but they end up helping each other. Looking forward to more from this author.

I've went back and forth with this review. There are points in the book that I liked, and then parts that are very slow or overdone. Daisy struggles with life after losing her job and the man she's been seeing on the same day. So we've got her dealing with these things and the extremes that it has caused. The story has a lot of memory flashbacks throughout. I really liked Archie and his girls, they were amazing. Daisy just didn't connect well with me for the most part. I wouldn't say this is a romance either. I do see this story as one of growth and change, some self discovery and digging deep within oneself to find ones true self.

While advertised as a romcom I would put this more in the women's fiction category. It's more about Daisy and her story than the romance. Which is totally fine if that is what you enjoy! It is a very popular genre, it is just not my favorite. It was sweet and Daisy has so much growth but I personally wish there'd been a little more romance and less just fiction. But like I said, that's totally a me issue.

Daisy is having a bit of a rough go at life. She loses her job and is dumped on the same day, plus she's on the outs with her mother and sister. Enter Archie and his kids, Bailey and Cara. Daisy decides to apply for a job as a nanny to this family on a whim, even though she is not remotely qualified.

In this sweet romance novel, the kids, Cara specifically, steal the show. I fell in love quickly with Archie's little family and I wanted so badly for Daisy to find her place with them. I really enjoyed the friendship between Archie and Daisy as it developed. Daisy also grew throughout the novel and really found herself.

Daisy has lost her job, her boyfriend, and her relationship with her sister. She takes a temporary job as a nanny while she figures out what to do next and becomes immersed in the lives of a single father and his two girls.

It Must Be True Then was a sweet story about second chances and discovering what you want out of life.

I really appreciated the discussion about online presence and how manufactured social media can be. It can be exhausting to feel like you’re the only one not put together in a carefully crafted feed, and the message of being yourself and not judging yourself against what you see online is so important.

I enjoyed this book and it was a quick, sweet read!

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for an eARC. All thoughts are my own.

got to about 40% before starting to skim. there were big thoughts and feelings but everything kept falling flat. daisy is not a good person/character.

For some reason, I have been avoiding contemporary romances. But when NetGalley sent me the widget for It Must Be True Then, I decided to end my dry spell. Now that I have read the book (and enjoyed it), I want to say that I can’t wait to read more books by the author. From the prologue to the end, I laughed at Daisy’s antics or cried with her.

It Must Be True Then’s storyline centers around Daisy. In a matter of a few days, Daisy lost her boyfriend, job and stopped speaking to her younger sister. Giving herself a couple of weeks to mourn the loss of her job (where she worked for 13 years) and to plan on getting her boyfriend back, Daisy decides to look for a job that can tide her over until she gets one in her field (statistics). The job she gets is a nanny to two adorable children. As Daisy settles into nannying, she grows closer to the children and their father. But she has plans, including getting a new job, getting back her ex, and making up with her sister. But things don’t always go as planned.

The author had an interesting way of writing the past year of Daisy’s life. In between the chaos that was currently happening, the author snuck in chapters that detailed how she met Jackson and what their relationship was like (hint: it wasn’t much), what happened to cause her to lose her job, and the reason she wasn’t speaking to her sister. I thought it was brilliant because it allowed me to compare that Daisy to the Daisy presented throughout the book.

Daisy was tough to like. From the beginning, she was selfish and self-centered. The author made it very clear that this was the type of person she was and was very unapologetic about it. But as the book went on and her backstory took shape, I couldn’t help but feel bad for her. Not that it made me like her anymore, but I did pity her.

I wouldn’t say I liked Daisy’s relationship with Archie for the above reasons. It was all take and no give on her side. But, to be honest with you guys and me, she was actively trying to get her ex back, so how she acted made sense. I did find her speech about not wanting children, any children, very distasteful since Archie had two. I also felt her relationship with Archie was a little forced and held no sparks.

As I said above, the secondary characters made the book. I loved Archie, his girls, and his relationship with them. I liked Daisy’s best friend, who wasn’t afraid to call Daisy out on her BS but was also very supportive. I even liked Daisy’s younger sister once she realized her way of life wasn’t working. They made the book for me.

A very important secondary storyline is also centered on Daisy and her mother. I won’t get into it, but I felt bad for Daisy’s mother. Mistakes happen, and she paid dearly for them.

Despite everything I wrote in this review, I did like the book. Daisy’s character progression was terrific to read (she matured throughout the book). There were several laugh-out-loud parts (the Instagram pictures had me dying laughing). But the one that stood out the most to me was why she lost her job. It was a well-written chapter highlighting everything wrong with today’s society, and Daisy was correct with everything she said.

The end of It Must Be True Then was sweet, and I loved that Daisy had found peace with herself. The HEA with her and Archie wasn’t forever. It was more of a right now HEA (if that makes sense).

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin’s Griffin, NetGalley, and Luci Adams for allowing me to read and review this ARC of It Must Be True Then. All opinions stated in this review are mine.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It Must Be True Then is a good romance novel that is very entertaining and keeps you reading for more. It’s a page turner and definitely a book I’d recommended to all romance novel lovers!

Daisy Peterson is a data analyst for a company, Branded, where she’s worked for thirteen years but she just got fired. Not only did she lose her job, she also was dumped by her boyfriend, Jackson Oakley. To top it off she hasn’t spoke to her sister, Mia, in weeks due to a fight they had. During Daisy’s mope period she makes multiple trips to Sainsbury’s where she meets two little girls, Bailey & Cara, who seem to be by themselves. Daisy shows up to the girls house for the nanny job she saw posted and met their dad, Archie.

Cara is a fan of Emmy Pea on Instagram and encourages Daisy to “go big or go home” and to “be your authentic self”. So Daisy goes on an adventure to do exactly that. Daisy is met with decisions when she returns home, which is say she does a pretty great job of making.

I want to thank NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press & Luci Adams for the digital ARC of It Must Be True Then.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was witty and well written. I liked Daisy and her sense of humour immediately. It takes a while to understand the author's writing pace, but once you're used to it, the book moves along fluidly.

I have completed this book but as it is published by an imprint of St. Martin's Press I will be withholding my thoughts until they respond to the boycott.

The premise of this novel really grabbed my attention. Such an engaging and immersive read. Great characters, chemistry, tension. A delicious slow burn. Overall a solid read

Daisy thought she had it all. But when a series of events leaves her feeling like she’s hit rock bottom, she needs to find a way to surface to the top. After loosing her job, being dumped by her boyfriend and estranged from her only sister, Daisy stops by her local grocer for some well deserved comfort food. While there, she meets two precocious little girls. As her job search efforts appear to be futile, Daisy applies for a job as a nanny to the girls she met a few weeks prior. While getting to know the girls and their handsome father, Daisy hopes that by displaying a rosy view of her life in social media, it will show her friends, family and future employers that she has it all. This novel was sweet, funny and heart warming. You’ll want to add Luci Adams’ latest novel to your TBR!

I felt like this one had so much potential but I I didn't feel any connection to Daisy. I felt terrible when she was fired and dumped on the same day. That must be horrible experience for anyone. But as smart as she is, it's as though she doesn't get it. I really struggled reading through the book. I found myself skimming at times. I did enjoy Cara and feel like she saved the book. Archie is amazing and great boyfriend.

Thank you to Luci Adams, St. Martin's Griffin, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am not sure about how I feel about this book. I felt like the pacing was off, it was all over the place. I couldn't connect to Daisy. She was stubborn and I found it rather annoying,

I did like Archie, Cara, and Bailey so that is a plus.