I really liked the bisexual representation in this book because I feel like a lot of times it’s not men that are bisexual in Romance books but rather the women but the story didn’t really hook me.

Thank you so much for the arc! I had seen numerous people talk about this book and how it was so amazing. I immediately knew I had to read it. This book is incredible and different and I loved every moment of it! More in depth review to come.

Truly, Madly, Deeply follows romance novelist Truly Livingston and cynical divorce lawyer Colin McCory as they cohost a dating advice podcast. Initially at odds, their chemistry builds as they go from enemies to lovers. As they navigate their shared struggles with love, Truly must decide if Colin's feelings are real or too good to be true. A witty, steamy queer rom-com about love, self-discovery, and second chances.

Truly Madly Deeply was a charming, cozy romance with delightful character banter. Alexandria Bellefleur’s writing shines, and I love her ability to create lovable characters. This is my fourth book by her, and I’ll continue reading her work.

However, I did find the spice a bit cringe, especially with the audiobook, though it’s easy to skip—there are only two scenes. The book also has a lot of cultural references, including numerous Taylor Swift mentions, which became a bit overwhelming.

The female lead felt a bit immature for her age, and while I loved the male lead, the dynamic between them wasn’t my favorite. The podcast element also could’ve been explored more.

Overall, I enjoyed the book but felt it didn’t have the same spark as some of her other works. I’ll definitely keep reading Bellefleur’s books, but this one wasn’t my top pick.

Thank you to NetGalley for an Arc copy of this book!

Genre: Romance
TW: PLEASE CHECK
Spice: Open Door
Format: E-Arc
Review written by: M

Truly, Madly, Deeply is a very fun read by Alexandria Bellefleur. Truly is such a lovable character and I was routing for her from the get go. As a romance reader, I love reading about a romance writer and really felt for her when her parents separated. Colin is such a witty match for Truly and drives her to such antics. I love that this story has so many fantastic settings, from recording a podcast, a bookstore and family homes. It is such a fun read with all the heart and some emotional angst that Bellefleur is known for.

Correct me if I’m wrong but this is way spicer than Alexandria’s other books? I am NOT complaining!

This was a spicy, drama filled, banter forward, all around fun time of a romcom!

Alexandria Bellefleur continues to be one of my favorite romance authors! This story had the perfect balance of humor and heart, and I was cheering on the main couple the whole way through.

I’m so sad I didn’t love this. I feel like Alexandria’s books have just been getting better and better as each one goes and I felt so… bleh after this one. It didn’t flow well IMO and at the end, I was left wondering what exactly happened and what the plot was.

The cover is so awful and a detraction from other Alexandria Bellefleur books (specifically the Written in the Stars series) that I skipped right over it and assumed it was a self-published book and not one from a major publishing house. It's a cute read, but the FMC's adolescent behaviors were a major detraction.

This is my favorite Alexandria Bellefleur novel yet! The characters are witty and charming, then messy and desperate by turns. They antagonize each other with one breath and flirt shamelessly with the next, all while actually caring for each other despite themselves. This is antagonists to lovers at its best and is the bisexual disaster romance novel of my dreams.

Whew! This one is steamy with a capital S! I'll be honest, this one sat in my pile for a while but I was kicking myself for not picking it up sooner once I finally read it. Such an underestimated storyline. Loved it!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur!

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC. Apologies for taking so long to read and review.

I enjoyed the hell out of this story. So fun. So dirty. Delightful.

This was a really sweet book and there was great chemistry throughout. I would definitely read more from Bellefleur in the future.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.

Sweet but predictable

Truly, Madly, Deeply was my first novel by Alexandria Bellefleur and it won't be my last. I really loved both of the main characters. I also loved that one was a novelist and one was a divorce attorney - the perfect set up for an opposites attract romance. I felt like the two had really great chemistry. This book also has positive representation of bisexuality seen through both of the fmc and mmc. I definitely recommend picking this one up!

Thank you Netgalley, Avon, and Alexandria Bellefleur for the eARC.

Truly, Madly, Deeply is out now!

Thank you to @NetGalley and @avonbooks for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur is a delightful and heartwarming romance that brings together a lovelorn romance novelist and a cynical divorce lawyer in a charming opposites-attract story. This novel is filled with witty banter, emotional depth, and a celebration of love in all its forms.

What I Loved:
Character Chemistry: The dynamic between Truly Livingston and Colin McCory is electric. Their initial clashes and gradual understanding of each other make for a compelling and engaging romance.
Humor and Heart: Bellefleur’s knack for blending humor with heartfelt moments shines through. The witty exchanges and genuine emotional beats create a well-rounded and enjoyable narrative.
Representation: The positive portrayal of bisexuality in both main characters is refreshing and adds depth to their relationship. Bellefleur handles this aspect with sensitivity and care.

Overall, Truly, Madly, Deeply is a charming and engaging romance that will leave you smiling. Alexandria Bellefleur delivers a story full of love, laughter, and emotional resonance, making it a perfect read for fans of contemporary romance.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

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This was a really great romance! I really liked Truly and Colin’s banter and dynamic, and I had a really great time reading this. While The Fiancée Farce is still my favourite from Alexandria Bellefleur, this is a close second! I’m excited to read whatever this author writes next! :)

Alexandria is the best of the best. I love when men beg. Down baaaad for Truly is the only way to be. No notes, an instant buy.

DNF @ 25%

I picked up Truly, Madly, Deeply because I've loved other books by Bellefleur. The cover was so swoony, and the internet all agreed that the guy on the cover looked like Steve from Stranger Things. So really, it's on me for deciding the characters would be similar to the characters in the show for no other reason than they look like the cover characters. I absolutely would have been able to look past this and enjoy the book for what it was - except that I deeply disliked the male love interest. During their meet-disaster, he psychoanalyzes her based on his ideas of love and relationships from being a family lawyer and working a lot of divorce cases. I personally get the ick when men think they can tell women what they like/think/feel, and I really tried to get past it, but I just couldn't. I love when people explore these kinds of ideas in therapy.

There is absolutely an audience for Truly, Madly, Deeply, even if that audience isn't me. Readers who enjoy an assertive MMC, and are looking for more of that true enemies to lovers feel, will likely enjoy this book! Truly's character has a lot of room to learn trust herself, and find a partner who will respect and love her the way that she deserves!