Truly, the bi disaster fmc of MY DREAMS! Paired with dear Colin, the sweetest brattiest man ever!

The Good
I loved both Truly and Colin's characters. Truly was a sensitive control freak but lovable and reliable. She was a mess and doubting so much of herself which was completely understandable. Colin was a delight. I loved the "he falls first" trope and that was heavily present here. He was just so sure that Truly was the one for him but also understanding of all that she was going through. Their banter together was also amazing. Through they don't get off on the best foot, that initial interaction was so bad that it was unreasonable that Truly could slowly begin to see Colin in a different light. I like how Truly is awkward in reacting to it and is quite sensitive. I feel like I relate to her not taking that "pony tail pulling" style of flirting well. I overall liked the message in this book about love and family! It felt like it was done very well.

The Bad
My biggest yet pettiest complaint is all the Taylor Swift references. There are 4 that I counted and after the first one the rest made me roll my eyes. I don't like obsessive pop culture references in books in general and this many about one artist is annoying. My lesser complaint is that I wish the podcast was a bigger aspect of the book and we got to see them discussing their different perspectives on relationships more. Their first time doing it was fun to read even with how bad it went but I would've liked to see more of that.

Tropes:
— He falls first and harder
— Bisexual Couple
— Bickering and Banter galore

Horn Level: 4/5🌶️
Format: Ebook

The Rating
I give this book a 5/5🌟 rating. I truly loved this book! These last two novels by Bellefleur have been an absolute delight and I can't wait to read more from her!!

Truly, Madly, Deeply is undoubtedly one of the best books I have ever read. The chemistry between Colin and Truly is electric, the banter is delightfully acerbic, and the spice is toe-curlingly excellent!

He's a realist, and she's a romantic who finds her blueprint for what romantic relationships should be falling apart. Their first meeting finds them at odds, but she can't stop thinking about him ever after he's thoroughly infuriated her. Colin is top-tier for me, he goes out of his way to apologize after their first meeting, and as the book goes on, well this man is eager to please, clear in his communication, and so wholesome. Truly is a mess, and rightly so given what has been happening in her life, but she is so damn relatable, which is perhaps why I found her slightly infuriating at times, she was a mirror of myself and my worst actions.

The bi-representation in this book is just so lovely, and I love how she touches on bi-erasure, and the invisibility one can feel when bi in a straight-presenting relationship. The care, acceptance, and support Colin and Truly show for one another at every turn while paired with mutual gentle roasting is so perfect to me.

This book is heartwarming and toe-curling, a fabulous combination.

4.25 stars!

This was my first Alexandria Bellefleur book and it did not disappoint! I loved her writing style, it kept me engaged the whole time. I binged this one, it was addicting and so fun. I loved the bi representation, the banter, the tension, Colin and Truly, and the spice!! The spiciness in this book honestly took me aback, it was so fun!!

There are emotional undertones in this book which allowed me as a reader to connect to the characters and feel allll the things. I enjoyed how Colin was extremely supportive and persistent, he helped Truly heal from her past issues which was lovely. I personally would've loved to see some more scenes between these two and some side things explored a bit more, but still had a great time!

What to expect:
- (reluctant) friends to lovers
- bi representation
- forced proximity
- banter!!!!
- spice!!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

SOOOOOOO, Ms. Bellefleur can write a chili pepper scene! Was just expecting this to be your typical enemies-to-lovers that I could zip through in some spare time but now I'm interested in reading some of her other works! Highly recommend!

I'm a big fan of Bellefleur's writing - particularly the F/F books in the Written in the Stars trilogy. But the STEAM of this one, the banter, the chemistry between Truly and Colin. PHEW. I absolutely tore through this, wanting to know what happened next. The emotional undercurrent was strong. If anything I wish we'd gotten a little more of the final ⅓ of the book. It was an incredibly believeable and strong third act that i'm usually wishing was just resolved but this one left me wanting more.

hoping the next one is about caitie, especially so we can see some post epilogue truly/colin goodness.

Listen I’ve always been obsessed with this authors writing. Loved how she creates her characters. But most of all, her queer relationships. All her F/F relationships are god tier territory for me! So I was optimistic for this bi book but secretly wishing it was two women…DAMN 🥵 she did not disappoint with this one hooooly crap. I was beyond obsessed

As a fan of Bellefleur this one did not disappoint. It was spicy and fun and I absolutely loved Colin and Truly. I finished it one night because I couldn’t stop reading!

I have been a big fan of all of Bellefleur's previous books, but this one just didn't measure up--despite the gorgeous cover. It had its moments, but the pacing was off (most of the plot happens in the final third). The main characters had sparkling chemistry, which was definitely the best part. But we didn't get to know Colin beyond his intense interest in Truly until nearly the end. For a romance writer writing about a romance writer, there's almost none of her writing life or process in the entire book. A number of plot threads were not resolved, and the ending was abrupt. I'm a little disappointed, but will still read anything Bellefleur writes next.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

INFINITY STARS 😭

If Alexandria Bellefleur writes it, I'm going to read it (& love it endlessly)! Every time I think her books can't possibly get any better, they DO.

This is everything I'd hoped for in a queer romance with two bisexual MC's! Truly is a historical romance author and Colin is a family lawyer (read: divorce lawyer). Colin's sister has a popular podcast where she invites Truly & Colin to be guests to give dating advice from their wildly different perspectives. The first take doesn't last long before it gets too heated. It's not quite enemies or rivals to lovers, but Truly definitely doesn't like Colin. But boy does he grovel just to spend time with Truly.

I loved this book so much that I'd read over 50% of it before realizing just how much of the book I'd read. There are so many fun little Swiftie Easter eggs hidden throughout the book. The doormat is my favorite one because holy HECK was that scene HOT. This book is also such a good representation of bisexuality in a "straight appearing" relationship.

Features:
- romance author x lawyer
- forced proximity
- bisexual MC's
- Swiftie Easter eggs

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Alexandria Bellefleur for sending me an early copy!

Ahhhhhh the complete bi joy of this book. I loved these doofuses and rooted hard for their love story. There's mutual longing and "not really enemies" to lovers and banter and some light humiliation. Lots of pleasure. I wish there were more about her life as a romance author, but I enjoyed the pacing of this book.

This book was an absolute delight, which isn't at all surprising considering Alexandria Bellefleur wrote. I have already starting raving about this release to my customers by telling them that I have never felt so giddy reading a book. From the laugh out loud moments of secondhand embarrassment to the heartfelt moments of Truly redefining and evolving her definition of Happily Ever After, I enjoyed every moment of the journey. Equal parts sweet and spicy, Truly, Madly, Deeply is on track to be one of my favorite reads of 2024. Can't wait to share this title with our book club!

Lots of love, lots of spice, lots of emotion for Bellefleur's latest hit!

Truly, bestselling romance author, has always believed in love. She's got her parents 30 year long relationship as a role model. Yet coming off a recent ended engagement, she's got some walls up. Colin, a family lawyer, agrees to go in his sister's sex positive podcast with Truly as cohost. Immediately, she realizes he's a pain in her behind that she can't ignore. He's about to show her some love and spark an idea Truly cannot ler go of...including the idea of falling Truly, madly, deeply in love.

Truly, Madly, Deeply is my favorite by Bellefleur. I couldn't stop reading and binged it on just a few days! I love how I immediately could pick up on Colin's feelings for Truly. Colin is a book boyfriend readers need to protect at all costs..a) he's got a fiery mouth and b) he's a sarcastic loveable firecracker. I adored the "oh snap" moments Truly had and couldn't stop laughing at some iconic scenes that'll live rent free in my head for a long time.

Thank you Avon Romance and Netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3.5*/5

We love a bi for bi romance. I really enjoyed the exploration of Truly's bi identity- I wouldn't exactly call in a main theme of the book, but it was presented in a way that felt very genuine.

I didn't super love the storyline with her parents. Without giving away any details: I get that she wouldn't be told all the details, but it still felt like a weird situation. I don't know that I adored either Colin or Truly, BUT the sex scenes were hot, the writing was clever and funny, and I'll still keep reading whatever Alexandria Bellefleur comes out with next.

Definitely give it a read if you like sex scenes featuring a lady having a really good time and a maybe slightly unrealistically wholesome and eager to please man.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for early access.

I was excited about this book despite the fact that the MCs' jobs/clash of opposites premise didn't really appeal to me. What drew me to the book was Bellefleur, mostly, though also the cover. (Though can we talk about the fact that Joe Keery in jeans and a vest seems like a WEIRD model for a divorce lawyer...) Overall, though, the book itself was 'meh' for me, though I know everyone else is loving it. I'm very happy to rec it for others, though, and I'm happy, as ever, for the bisexual representation in these M/F romances.

Alexandria Bellefleur is one of my all-time favorite authors. I love how nearly all her characters are queer. The bisexual representation in this book is incredible. I fell in love with both Truly and Colin and the wonderful cast of characters that surrounded. Truly felt extremely real to me. Her reactions, while sometimes not the best, were 100% believable and I understood where she was coming from even if I wanted to yell at her. Truly and Colin give me the banter I crave in a rom com. Whether it's antagonistic, teasing, or loving, it brought a smile to my face and made me laugh. It’s some of the best banter I’ve read in AGES. I love how Colin and Truly push and challenge each other. How they both back each other up when shit hits the fan with their respective families. I love how they love each other. The communication between them is always clear. Colin and Truly really respect each other. The lack of a third act breakup is also always refreshing, and I fully appreciated the switch up. Those spicy scenes, wow, talk about hot. I think there was steam coming off of my kindle! This is definitely her spiciest book yet and I am totally here for it. I wish we had Colin’s perspective to delve a bit more into his side but I also liked it this way. There was also a lovely amount of Taylor Swift references which, hit every time. I cannot recommend this book enough. Thanks to Alexandria Bellefleur, Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts. I absolutely CANNONT wait until Alexandria publishes her next book.

Truly and Colin are #relationshipgoals! The way they communicate and care for each other is swoon worthy for sure. Truly St. James, romance author, seems to have it all together and believes in romance and the power it can hold. Until her 6 year romance falls apart and her parents perfect 30 year marriage dissolves before her eyes. Truly finds herself on rocky ground with a book deadline looming and a podcast waiting for her words of romantic wisdom, she isn't sure how to move forward or where her life goes from there. Not to mention her counter part on the podcast is Colin McCory Family lawyer (aka divorce lawyer) and local cynic.

I do love the enemies to friends to lovers troupe. It feels appropriately timed and not forced. Colin proves to be not be as big of a cynic as Truly originally thought. He creates a space for her to learn to trust and rely on someone on her own terms. It is a beautiful growth. Each of them have some serious baggage in the form of family members to contend with and they way they support each other was a breath of fresh air. Queer Rom-Com at it's finest. The relationship is HOT and steamy and Colin knows exactly what to say to keep Truly guessing and feeling desired.

I was given an advanced copy courtesy of NetGalley in exchange for my review.

I've read every one of Alexandria Bellefleur's books and I've enjoyed them all. This one is no exception. A romance author and a divorce lawyer getting together makes for an intriguing pairing, especially when it's the romance author whose faith in love has been shaking, first by her fiance cheating on her and then by her parents' separation.

Truly and Colin had some great bantering, and I appreciated Colin's approach to the skittish Truly. I also loved Truly's best friend Lulu. I wish we could have seen more of her.

There are points in the book where things feel a little messy in an unpolished way, but overall, the story and the characters make up for that. The book being as spicy as it is really helps. I was not anticipating some of the flavors of that spice. Truly didn't seem the type, but I loved that she was.

The bi rep is great. I'm always onboard for more bi guy representation. I love that biphobia and bi-invisibility are commented on.

It's a quick, light read that satisfies.

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for a copy of this book!

Two main characters that happen to be bisexual?! Hell yeah! We love to see bisexual representation within books, along with any other lgbtqia representation!

This is also a a fun, full of banter, and slow burn sexy. Definitely worth the read!

This is such a hard book to write about bc it was kind of simple. Yet I loved it a lot. This authors writing just really works for me. I loved Colin a lot even though he came in hist pants from eating her out lmao. Like I don't have much to say except it was a really solid read. Will definitely read more from this author in the future.

I have not read anything by this author before, but I will definitely be looking out for their work in the future. I loved seeing the story unfold and seeing the characters grow.