There were definitely some aspects of this book I enjoyed. The romance between the main characters, Lanie and Ridley, that develops as they travel back and forth between New York and London was a fun concept. I also really liked the banter between Lanie and her family—it added some humor and warmth to the story.

That said, I had a hard time connecting with the main characters. Lanie, in particular, could be quite immature at times, which made it difficult for me to like her. The communication (or lack thereof) between Lanie and Ridley was frustrating, and it felt like a lot of unnecessary drama came from their failure to just talk things through. The rushed ending didn’t help either, leaving me feeling a bit unsatisfied.

While there were some entertaining side characters, I didn’t really care for Lanie’s cousin, Gemma, and I found Ridley to be somewhat one-dimensional. He seemed like a nice guy, but I didn’t feel like I got to know him deeply. The ending wrapped up too quickly for my liking, and some parts just felt a little unrealistic.

Overall, while the concept was fun, the lack of communication between the main characters and the rushed conclusion made this a bit of a frustrating read for me.

This was an okay book, it just never really clicked for me. There wasn't a fun spark or a can't put it down feeling. It was too long and I didn't enjoy single character unfortunately. I did go in expecting a cute and light love story! Laine was annoying and immature for how long she was suppose to be. This book had a lot of protentional.

Their meet-cute had me locked in to see how their long-distance relationship worked. An FMC who's sheltered and an MMC who is smart and direct—what a combo! This is a pretty straightforward contemporary romance.

I think the romance aspect was super cute and I loved their meeting. I didn’t enjoy the family aspect for both main characters.

Lanie’s crush (Jonah) stringing her along for years and treating her terribly is disgusting - especially since they’re supposed to be best friends. Then Lanie’s cousin (Gemma) and Jonah get together, don’t even tell her when they all know how she feels. Then on top of that when Gemma finds out that Jonah and Lanie lost their virginities together and truly understands the extent that Jonah was stringing Lanie on and being terrible but Gemma still decides to marry him. I just couldn’t get past that.

The family aspect on Lanie’s side ruined the whole book for me because Gemma is the worst, Jonah is a terrible person and it frustrated me that they reconciled at the end.

I loved this book! The mark of an excellent romance for me is whether the author can provide a compelling, emotional plot that allows characters to grow. And Kirwan did all that and more with Lanie and Ridley’s story. I loved the care that was taken with the two of them because they were both coming into their unexpected relationship with a lot of emotional baggage.
I also loved that they both got the opportunity to reconcile not just their romance but also with their families. There was so much tension throughout the book and I loved how it was resolved.
I found the connection between Lanie and Ridley to be so hot. The slow burn of their attraction turned friendship turned more was simply a pleasure to read. And the intimate scenes were Hot!
In all, once again this was just an excellent book and I will absolutely seek out Kirwan’s next one!

Frequent Fliers by Noué Kirwan is a witty and charming romance that explores the ups and downs of love, career, and self-discovery. The story follows two protagonists whose lives intersect through frequent travel and unexpected encounters, leading to a blossoming romance full of sparks and emotional depth. Kirwan's writing is engaging, with sharp dialogue and relatable characters, capturing the complexities of balancing personal ambitions and relationships. The book explores themes of vulnerability, trust, and the challenges of finding love in unconventional circumstances. Frequent Fliers is a delightful read for fans of contemporary romance with a touch of adventure and heart.

The writing felt boring and inconsistent. I got to 33% and seemingly nothing happened. Disappointing.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for my ARC copy! This review contains my personal thoughts and opinions.

I thought the premise of Frequent Fliers sounded really cute, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite deliver for me. While the concept had promise, I found that the execution left much to be desired.

The biggest hurdle for me was the characters. Almost all of them annoyed me in some capacity, making it difficult to connect with the story. The slow burn was sloooooow, making the book feel longer than I think it needed to be. That said, I did enjoy the ending—it was cute and wrapped things up in a way that felt satisfying despite my struggles with the rest of the story.

While this one wasn’t a hit for me, I know others may connect differently with the characters and plot. If you're a fan of stories with complex interpersonal drama and are patient with character flaws, it might still be worth checking out.

Rating: 2.5/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for the ARC of Frequent Fliers!

After being blindsided by her favorite cousin getting engaged to Lanie's longtime crush, the last thing she wants to do is deal with a rude seatmate on her flight from New York to London but Lanie can't catch a break. However, as the flight gets underway she discovers that Dr. Ridley Aronsen is actually kind of easy to be around. After getting his number Lanie begins to slowly communicate with him and both of their frequent flights become perfect excuses to get to know one another better. But is Lanie over Jonah and can Dr. Aronsen get past the death of his wife so they can be together?

This was a phenomenal romance! It had so much depth and nuance. Both of them felt like real people, not glorified characters. They both screwed up, not just in their relationship with each other but also with those around them. There was a lot of real focus on Lanie's anxiety and how it changed her life but it was never magically fixed; it was something she struggled with, made strides forward, and had backslides with throughout the story. I highly recommend this book!

What a fun read! I loved learning about Lanie as she worked to heal and find love again.

I was also really touched by Ridley and his experience as a single Dad, who is struggling with his own emotional feelings as he grieves his wife.

This book is definitely a slow burn, and more character driven than plot driven, but I enjoyed it all the same.

Add in drama at a wedding, and of course, my favorite thing in general, travel, and you have a really solid read!

2/5⭐️ Something was terribly wrong with this book! I didn’t connect with either characters in the book! Writing was dry and wasn’t intriguing enough! When it ended I was okay moving on!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Frequent Fliers by Noue Kirwan took me on such an emotional journey! Each character felt so real, with their own hopes, flaws, and dreams, and I was completely invested in their stories. The way the author explored love, second chances, and the complexities of relationships felt both relatable and refreshing. I couldn’t put it down—I was drawn into every twist and turn. This book is perfect for anyone who loves stories about finding love and rediscovering yourself.

This book was heartfelt, romantic and just gave me all the feels! It was a super quick romance that I was hooked on from the very beginning.

This was a relatable and touching story. I appreciated getting to watch the characters work through their issues (together and separately). I enjoyed Lanie, although I did feel the wrap up was a bit quick, I would've like more of a conclusion.

Everything about Frequent Fliers was spectacular, from the dialogue to the story line and the characters. Lanie was so wonderfully dynamic, and the love story that developed between her and Ridley was classic and enjoyable as it played out. Highly recommend!

This was a cute read about the FMC Lanie opening herself to the possibility and ultimately finding love again. Lanie is a professional who has suffered from self-doubts that were forced upon her by her mother and society. After a bad experience in her educational pursuit, and being continuously looked over b her crush, she has given up hope on ever being enough. Along comes Mr Straight forward and serious, who unwittingly develops an unexpected connection with Lanie while seated next to each other on a flight.

I enjoyed seeing the MMC in his role as a now single father while navigating the loss of his spouse. The romance in this novel is definitely a slow burn, but the pace of the story definitely picks up after the two MMCs get together. There is also some family drama surrounding the wedding with Lanie and her favorite cousin (i wanted Lanie to curse her out).

All in all, it was a cute read after getting over the slowish start.

Thank you, Netgalley and The Hive for proving access to this novel.

I knew I’d love this as a frequent flyer and romance girlie! It started off so cute and I was thoroughly invested. I did started losing interest when the slow burn was burning way too slowly in my opinion. I thought I had enough and then it picked it right back up the next day. We had progress! Ultimately, I ended up enjoying this cozy little romance.

Lanie is dreading her flight to England. She is on her way to reunite with her family at her cousin Gemma's engagement party. The only problem is Gemma is engaged to Lanie's best friend and crush, Jonah. On her flight, she meets the handsome but prickly Dr. Ridley Aronsen. Ridley is a widower and single father. Lanie believes she will never see Ridley again but is surprised when she runs into him at the airport for her flight home. As the two frequently travel from London to New York, the two develop a friendship and maybe the start of a possible romance.

This book kind of left me on the edge on if I truly enjoyed this or not. I read Frequent Fliers back in September but every time I tried to write a review, I had mixed reactions. There were aspects of this book I enjoyed. A romance forming between the main characters while they travel back and forth from New York to London was a fun concept and I loved the banter between Lanie and her family. However, I had a hard time liking the main characters. I felt that Lanie could be very immature at times and there seemed to be a severe lack of communication between Lanie and Ridley. The unnecessary lack of communication between the two characters and the rushed ending left me frustrated. Maybe this book wasn't for me, but I would like to read other books by the author in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to review Frequent Fliers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing/Canary Street Press for the advanced review copy. This review contains minor spoilers for Frequent Fliers.

This book is a challenging one for me to review. On the one hand, I was impressed with some nuanced discussion of race, inter generational and mixed family, found family, etc. I also found some of the character background to have some unique depth — for example, I related a lot to Lanie’s tendency to pine after slight hints of interest and project a happily ever after, which I felt was more realistic and tangible than just alluding to a character as overly hopeful.

However, it almost felt like there was too much packed into each character that the full growth wasn’t unpacked. I wanted to know more about why Lanie’s professional life stalled (it was supplementary and related to her romantic life but felt under addressed). I also felt that the delayed character reveals demonstrated redeeming qualities long after I had developed perceptions of the characters and it was difficult to adjust and root for them. For example, Ridley appeared so rude and unlikable in how he treated Lanie while on the phone and later when he furnished his wedding ring — we later found out more redeeming explanation but for me I was already soured on him. Same with Galvin and the conflict with Ridley. It made it very difficult to “root” for Lanie and Ridley to be together when they both felt like difficult and boring people.

Overall, I appreciated a romance story with more depth and willingness to tackle difficult issues and trauma, but felt some of the execution could have made the story progression more engaging and the characters more likeable.

This romance was written in a clever way. I was hooked by the title and the idea of meeting someone and getting to know them on not just one flight, but several. I appreciated Noué Kirwan's ability to weave in the characters' life experiences of grief, interpersonal struggles and insecurities. Thanks #NetGalley #HarlequinTradePublishing