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What a fun steamy read!! It had the couldn’t-put-it-down quality I’ve come to look forward to in Bellefleur’s works! I thought that the characters could have been expanded more and I really really wish there had been some resolution for some of the side storylines. But all in all a great book!

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This novel very well might be Bellefleur’s best work yet! Truly, Madly, Deeply is funny, fast-paced, and burns red hot with tension from the very first few chapters. The protagonist, Truly, is perhaps one of the most likable protagonists I’ve ever read. She’s humorous, witty, strong, and is so extremely relatable it’s astonishing. Additionally, the witty banter and dreamy romance is positively addicting. By the very first chapter readers will be positively hooked into this stunning novel!

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I'm just such a fan of how Bellefleur writes relationships in her romance novels — even though this one started out a little more antagonistic, it also resolved very sweetly, and I was pleasantly surprised by the twist on the third-act moment that really circumvented any kind of significant darkness. I would have liked a little more clarity into what, exactly, happened between Truly's parents; the reason for their separation was really vague and left that plot point feeling more half-baked compared to other elements of the story, especially given the way it ultimately resolves. But I'm never going to be mad about a character like Colin who turns his feelings about Truly bossing him around into admitting that's exactly what he wants from her in the bedroom, too. More femdom elements in contemporary romance, please and thank you!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this edition from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This book had some great banter! it was so steamy and cute and was filled with amazing chemistry between the 2 MCs! Alexandria Bellefleur never fails to deliver on a fun, fluffy, spicy, romance!

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Very cute! Wraps up a little quick, but I loved Colin and Truly as characters and loved their dynamic.

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OMG this was soooo steamy and cute!! I loved this new romance by Alexandria Bellafleur!! A romance author and a divorce attorney, who would’ve thought they’d make a perfect match?

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LOVED. Perfect dialogue, the banter was A+, and the spice was HOT. Everything about this was a winner for me. This special brand of flirting (being mean?) is so hard to get right and she absolutely nailed it.

My one small issue is it just kind of... ended. Did Colin sort out things with his family? How did the podcast go? Where did Lulu end up? What about the book she was writing?? Maybe I just wasn't ready to say goodbye to these characters but I could have stood another 20 pages just to wrap things up and round them out a little.

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honestly this is my joker! I adore this author's writing and with this one she exceeded every expectation I had.
This book put me through an emotional turmoil but it was so worth it. My disaster bisexuals falling in love was simply perfect. I can't even express how perfect it was.
Overall a fun, fluffy read with the right amount of steam and angst.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me access to the e-arc.

*4.75

I love that this book main characters are bisexual. The conversations in this book is very relatable. I honestly love this book. The main characters were real. Alexandria Bellefleur is an auto-buy author. Their romance novels are full of swoon-worthy romance, comedy and realistic characters.

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This author has written lovely, good-if-not-outstanding rom coms in the past and I got this one in advance from Net Galley, so figured it’d be a nice holiday-season read. And it was. I wanted a quick and fun and easy holiday-season read that didn’t have to necessarily take place in the holiday season. Just a feel-good. Is there such a thing as a cozy smutty rom com? There is now.

The banter is there from the jump. Constant banter. I was in banter heaven. Sarcasm and making fun of people is my love language. And honestly? This book made me laugh out loud more than once.

Unlike her previous books, it didn’t lag in the last third. There is zero conflict in this relationship - no third-act-breakup, not too much extraneous-characters bullshit like the others - and honestly, sometimes that’s great. So if you want a fluffy, smutty, funny rom com, look no further.

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This was chaotic and absolutely amazing! Undoubtedly one of the most cutest and funniest romcom that I've read in a while. So loved and enjoyed it.

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I absolutely adored this book. I was smitten from the start. When Truly and Colin meet sparks flare and tensions ignite. Truly thinks they couldn't be more opposite, yet these two have way more in common. Its been a while since I've read a book that has made me want to live in its pages, and this book did exactly that.

Alexandria Bellefleur created a story that took over my heart, had me smiling, and left me want so much more. I felt connected to the characters, and parts of the book had me feeling seen in ways I was not expecting.

When I reached the end of the book, I was left with a full heart, and a desire for the book to keep going on and on. I truly loved the love between Truly and Colin, and this is one story I will always want to revisit.

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RATING: 3.5/5 STARS

Alexandria Bellefleur books are bound to be a good time, and TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY was no different. This was a lighthearted, fluffy read that delivered nice tension and banter.

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Thank you Netgalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book. Alexandria Bellefleur has done it again. This book has everything and more. I love Truly and Colin so much. The banter and snark makes them both frustrating and adorable. The spice is top tier. Everything in this book is exactly what I love about Alexandria's writing and then some. If you love a fun, snarky romance this book is for you.

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Great cover! I did love that we met both of the main characters by chapter 2. Truly has a lot going on. She has cheating long time partner, trying to resolve the struggle between her parents and she really likes Collin. I enjoyed the journey and I really love Collin as well and that’s a the best part of a good romance.

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Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an arc of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was so fun to read. The overarching story keeps you turning the page to see what happens next. Truly and Colin’s, the two main characters, banter — especially when texting — is on point and incredibly fun and funny. To say their relationship starts off on wrong foot is an understatement, but … they get to know each other and grow past it (with apologies and a bit of groveling). It becomes abundantly clear that they care about each other and, with that, stand up for each other. Two characters having each other’s backs is one of the things I love to read most.

This books doesn’t just rely on Truly and Colin. The secondary characters are exactly what they need to be. Especially Truly’s bff Lulu and Colin’s sister Caitlin, who are supportive and snarky all at once. There are plenty of foes, both characters and situations, to keep everyone on their toes.

If you like snappy dialogue, laugh out loud moments, sort of enemies to lovers, love and support between MCs, tons of Taylor Swift references, musical theater fun, and more definitely read this one!

TW: divorce, unsupportive families, cheating

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This was such a great read! I am a huge Alexandria Bellefleur fan (I highly recommend her Written in the Stars series), so I knew going into this that it was going to be good. It did not disappoint!

Truly Livingston is a romance author going through all of the things - a cheating ex-fiancé, her parents rocky separation, and an infuriating encounter with Colin McCrory on his sister’s hit podcast. When Colin reaches out for a fresh start (and possibly more podcast episodes), Truly discovers that there’s more to Colin than meets the eye, and that love can sometimes be found in the unlikeliest of places.

Alexandria Bellefleur can truly write. a. book! The banter between Truly and Colin was top tier. There were so many moments I had to pause from reading because I was laughing so hard. The tension and angst between Colin and Truly was chefs kiss. And the cast of supporting characters were a hoot (I loved me some Lulu!). I loved Truly, Madly, Deeply so much and cannot wait to reread it again.

A big thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for the ARC!

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I don’t think I could love this any more than I do. Freaking PERFECTION. 10/10. This was just so so good. I couldn’t get enough of it and wanted a thousand more pages of this.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

This might be my favorite Alexandria Bellefleur novel so far and I'm a little biased because I love Joe Keery, but damn is this book swoony. I really liked Truly and Colin as characters, separate and together, and I felt like they were very well fleshed out. Because of that I didn't hold it against Truly her caution when getting into a new relationship especially after some truly enjoyable verbal sparring between the two of them. I liked Lulu a lot and wish she had been in the book a bit more and I enjoyed getting to see Colin and Truly's family lives as well, which is sometimes unexpected in a romance book.

But Colin. Oh my god, Colin. I love this man and he was seriously one of the best book boyfriends I have read in a long while. This book is ~SPICY~ and that man is now a standard I will hold any romantic partners to, haha. I adore him and I love seeing a man so devoted to someone and willing to do anything and be patient. The plot is fun and I really do hope that we see these two again because I love them so much. I appreciated that this was a bit of a slow burn, ramped up, and we managed to get a nice HEA for everyone.

Can't wait to buy a physical version just so I can stare at Colin, haha.

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Another hit from Bellefleur! The two main characters have some of the most fun banter I’ve ever read, and they have such a fun dynamic together. I enjoyed this more than I expected to!! As a lesbian I am always wary to read romances with men, especially smutty ones. But this was very well crafted and I still thought it was hot and steamy!

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