This is my first time reading a friends to lovers trope and I enjoyed it. I felt that the issues that both characters faced were portrayed realistically. I enjoyed this book and was delighted that it was not duel POV (until the end which made since). I was able to see through the eyes of the main character. I def recommend this book as it had everything- best friend to lovers and then-
dealing with mental health and death/ loss of a loved one.

This was such a sweet romance! I absolutely adore the childhood friends to lovers trope and I think the author wrote this trope really well. The flashbacks were also a perfect length and weren't too long. The relationship between Josie & Zac was such a slow burn and I found myself wishing there was a bigger "proclamation" of their love given their history. However, I still really enjoyed seeing how their relationship developed. Definitely looking forward to reading more from this author!

I enjoyed this emotional contemporary romance about 2 childhood friends who develop feelings for each other while one of them is on a temporary work assignment near the other.

There were a lot of comparisons in the write-ups about this book to Emily Henry, and while I didn't quite get that, there definitely were some emotional and tragic aspects to this story, especially in the MMC's romantic history.

While this was sweet and enjoyable, I did think the flashbacks to Josie and Zac's history could have been a bit better fleshed out. They were typically really short vignettes that didn't have a lot of detail other than what I felt like the author was trying to spoon-feed us in that particular scene because it was too obvious was the takeaway was supposed to be, and didn't really leave a lot of room for their earlier relationship to sort of grow and marinate, it just sort of felt like it was being told to us instead of being let in.

Additionally, one small aspect I didn't like is that once feelings between Zac and Josie became clear and explicit between them, I didn't like all of the pet names and dialogue between them. It changed a lot suddenly and felt almost.....high school. It felt like you were hearing a cringey pair of 16-year olds interact with each other ("You're so cute and hot") and it didn't match the adult versions of themselves they'd become.

While I don't think this will become a favorite, I did enjoy it overall, and liked how the author explored Josie's anxiety.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a delightful friends-to-lovers romance that packs just the right amount of spice to heat up your reading list. I would easily give this book a 4.5 star rating.

The story follows the life of Josie Larsen, who is a news reporter about to turn 30. Her life seems to be a series of missed milestones compared to her friends. This relatable premise immediately draws readers in, as many can empathize with the feeling of falling behind in life. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is sent to cover a regional bureau in Newcastle as punishment for an on-air panic attack. Here she rekindles her friendship with Zac which also has complications.

Murray skillfully navigates the complexities of other neglected friendship and the simmering attraction between Josie and Zac. The banter between the two is both hilarious and heartwarming, making their journey towards romance all the more enjoyable.

This was truly an engaging and emotionally resonant read. It's not just a romance, it's a story about personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and healing from past wounds. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the chemistry between Josie and Zac is electric.

This book had me laughing out loud at times and also tugging at my heartstrings with its touching moments. It's a perfect addition to the romcom genre, this is a 4-star gem that will warm your heart, tickle your funny bone, and leave you with a smile on your face. If you're a fan of friends-to-lovers romances with a dash of humor and plenty of heart, then this book is a must-read.

Wow. Just wow. The friends to lover trope can always be overly messy or too quickly gone through but this book nailed it. It had heartbreak, miscommunication, support, life problems, job anxiety, and health anxiety all neatly wrapped up. There were a couple duplicate words and I believe one name was messed up on accident but the overall story was perfect and I didn’t want to stop reading. Both characters went through so much and the way the timeline shared the current and past events tied to together so well. I enjoyed getting Zac’s perspective in the end as it was a nice touch to tie it up and give closure.
Will definitely be recommending to others!

4.5 but i am going to round up to 5 stars. only reason it’s not a full five stars is that at first, i’d say the first fifty pages, it felt a little slow. incredibly slow. but once i got past that, i completely adored it. i really enjoyed the characters, and josie’s battle with health anxiety (a huge part of the story.) obviously the romance with josie and zac… nothing i love more than a good best friends to lovers.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review.
An incredibly beautiful, funny, heartfelt story that also opens the readers eyes to two important issues. Highly recommend to all.

I’m not even sure how I stumbled across Love, Just In but I sure am glad I did.
I’m not usually a fan of the best friends to lovers trope. Maybe because I never would have seen any of my guy bffs in that light? Like, ew.
However, Natalie Murray gave me a whole new love for this romance trope!
These best friends haven’t seen each other in two years and the story follows the six months they spend together after that separation.
The dual timeline throughout the story sets up the basis of their friendship while also having you follow the real time happenings of their life as they navigate rekindling their friendship and, perhaps, something more…

The story explores some mental health aspects tastefully, which is so important.

These characters are lovable but realistic. You find yourself rooting for them, individually, but also their friendship.

This story had me GIDDY. I’m talking laying on my stomach, kicking my feet in the air while reading. 😂
I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed this book!

Two besties, find each other but not without drama and angst. Good read, a little silly angst, even with the health scare. The HEA is there, it took several diverse paths. Good read.

"Love, Just In" by Natalie Murray had me hooked from the first pages. This friends-to-lovers romance had building tension and unanswered questions that kept me turning the pages. I struggled a bit with the character's avoidance patterns and the health anxiety was a bit triggering for me (because relatable!), but I was glad to stay the course and see the full story at play out. I think many readers will want to be aware of the heavy content before diving in. I think I either glossed over it or it wasn't apparent in the summary. While it is a romance and there is an HEA, the triggering content did pull me out of the story quite a few times. Murray's writing is wonderful, sweet and sexy. Fans of Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" will enjoy the familiar bouncing timeline as it goes back and forth between the present day and the 14 year friendship between Josie and Zac as it leads them to the current precipice in their relationship.

Josie and Zac absolutely captured my heart. The romance was a slow burn but worth the wait as the characters were developed. Trigger warning- this book contains panic attacks related to health anxiety and cancer.
I found Josie's anxiety to be very relatable and appreciated the way Zac supported her and talked her down without judgement.
I appreciated the flashback scenes that showed the depth of their ling time relationship. Some books in this genre feel too superficial, but this one had real heart.
I highly recommend 👌 but grab some tissues and prepare for all the feels.

I hate to say it, but this was a DNF for me. I was just so confused and then I finally gave up. I found it hard to read with the single quotation marks too.

I stayed up until 2am reading this! I thought it was a great story, and relatable. There was a spelling error of “drink driving” instead of “drunk driving”. Overall it was a great read and I had to know what happened.

Let me start with I really liked this book! I had some struggles in the beginning but it was worth it. Josie and Zac’s chemistry was stellar. They truly cared for each other by being a shoulder to cry on and celebrating each others wins. The childhood flashbacks sprinkled though out the book were my favorite part! Oh and the epilogue! The bench scene! Ugh! Loved it so much!

Also, Josie’s illness anxiety resonated with me. It was a little jarring when the first few of inner thoughts appeared. I think it was towards the 50% mark when we found out why. I think we all to an extent have anxiety about our health so it was nice to have representation in this book.

Now some parts I struggled with were in the beginning. I just couldn’t get into this book and at the 20% mark I took a break. Josie’s wording was awkward. Some of the situations were hard to believe. The world building was good but I really wanted to know what made Newcastle special.

Don’t get me wrong, I ended up loving this book! I’m glad I pushed through and binged the rest of this book!

Song that reminds me of this book: Surrender by Natalie Taylor

WOW !! All the stars, I was so blown away by this friends to lovers romance. I am not even a big romance reader, but I loved this so much. I loved the characters, so well developed. You feel like you know them personally and are right along with them throughout the book. I also appreciated all the information on health anxiety. Not a lot of people talk about it. The flashbacks throughout their friendship were great. I highly recommend this book to everyone who likes romance or is willing to give romance a try! I am looking forward to reading more of Natalie Murray's books as soon as possible.


Thank you Netgalley and Allen and Unwin for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Aside from how often Zac's eyes changed colors, I really enjoyed this book! It was a quick and enjoyable read. Love, Just In is a delightful plunge into the intricacies of friendship and love. Josephine "Josie" Larsen's journey from self-doubt to self-discovery is both relatable and heartwarming. This friends-to-lovers tale explores the depths of grief, the nuances of mental health, and the undeniable pull of romantic attraction. The chemistry between Josie and her long-lost best friend, Zac Jameson, is palpable, keeping readers engaged and rooting for their love story. With its witty dialogues, engaging characters, and expertly crafted plot, Love, Just In is a perfect addition to the romance genre.

I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. A fantastic friends-to-lovers romance with depth. If you love novels by Emily Henry and Christina Lauren, you’ll love this book!

I received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher.

Wow - I picked this up thinking it was going to be just a fun, light romance.

Nope! It was filled with serious issues {anxiety, cancer, trauma, and grief} and big emotions related to those issues. What a delightful surprise that this was more than a fluffy book.

The main characters {Josie & Zac} are relatable. Their friendship is beautiful and this story is amazing. Definitely add to your to be read list!

Love, Just In feels like a warm hug of nostalgic childhood crushes combined with the representation of how health anxiety plays a massive roles in so many people’s lives. Murray’s depiction of Sydney and Newcastle adds great depth to her storytelling as native Australians will be able to recognise many descriptions. The dual perspective between then and now allows the readers to deeply connect with the feelings of the main characters while still keeping the flow of the book.

A cute friends-to-lovers romance. Josie and Zac have a lot of chemistry and interesting jobs (TV news reporter and paramedic, respectively). The most compelling aspect of the plot to me was Josie’s health anxiety and how it affects her overall state of mind, decision-making, and career. The novel is arguably too long with too much ‘will they, won’t they’ and some inconsistent character behaviors/reactions. However, there is still plenty to enjoy if you are in the mood for a rom-com/drama between best friends set in Australia!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.