Truthfully, I didn't enjoy this book much and likely wouldn't recommend. The male POV was hard to get into as it felt very misogynistic and the plot line just seemed far fetched. There were enjoyable moments between the characters but wasn't a strong plot to follow.

I really enjoy romantic suspense / romantic mysteries, and private detectives (Marshmallow here IYKYK) so I was eager to read this! Unfortunately the characters weren’t my favorites BUT the mystery twist did take me by surprise (in a good way!) and was mysterious enough to compel me to read to the end. Could be a fun read if you like this type of book!

Fast paced, one step ahead of danger, begrudging respect, unlikely partnership, cute book. Feels like a book one, but I don't hate that idea.

I was not a fan of this. I don't know where it went wrong, but I couldn't with this book. It was marketed as romantic suspense but it reads more like just a straight thriller. There needs to be a little more romance, a little earlier in the book if you're going to market it as romance. Everything was just a little over the top.

This book was very fun from start to finish. A rivals to lovers plot between two private investigators as they race to solve a murder. The mystery was a very satisfying storyline to follow while you see their relationship grow from awful first impressions to love. Any readers that enjoy a little extra tension in their romance will not be able to put this one down. The pacing felt perfect and the alternating POV chapters added another layer as you get to see them work through their “will they won’t they” from both sides.

I really enjoyed this fun little mystery! It reminded me a little bit of Finlay Donovan. There’s a little romance, but it doesn’t get in the way of the main characters’ ability to do their jobs well and keeps the story moving forward at a clip.

I enjoyed this dual POV between two Private Investigators. It was interesting getting both the male and female thoughts and perspections on the same situations. When looking through other reviews, some found Jackson's chapters as narcisstic male babble. I, on the other hand, appreciated hearing it from a guy with a big ego who actually just has a protective exterior.
This was a fun ride when two conflicting PIs trying to solve the same case end up realizing that maybe they are better off as a team.

I ended up listening to the audiobook of Sounds Like A Plan. I loved the representation in this story. I thought it was a cute premise. I also loved the strong female lead. I thought the chemistry between the two characters was lacking some.

Sadly this one was very disappointing, what looked on paper as a promising plot got ruined by insufferable characters and poor writing. Jackson was misogynistic and ableist and just the absolute worst.
Im so disheartened cause I was super excited to read this one. this is my first bad review of an ARC ever, sad.

thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange of my honest opinion

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are mine.

This book made me so happy and I soaked it up. It's perfect for fans of Private Eyes (I have no idea why) . The book follows Jackson Jones and Mackenzie two LA private investigators with different styles and lifestyles of course. Their paths cross when they are both hired to find Ashley Cross. But all that glitters is not gold and they have to work together to figure out who set them up and why. Riverting,fast paced ,thrilling and incredible. Loved it!


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Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham are private investigators in Los Angeles who are hired to find the same missing person. At first, they work against each other, but then they decide to work together. Most of the time, they don’t trust each other, which makes for a fun story, especially at the beginning. Once you get into the book, you find out what they are really up against. It's a good story.

I had such high hopes for this one based on the blurb. Definitely one I had to push to come back to and finish though. I think I found this one in the romance section on NetGalley and would not classify this as a romance. I did enjoy the suspense/murder mystery vibe but didn’t enjoy the backhanded slights placed sporadically throughout. Thank you to NetGalley for a chance to read and review this book.

A fun, spunky romcom with a bit of a crime solving twist! I love a well written book, with representation and this did not disappoint.

The banter and chemistry between the FMC and MMC was *chef's kiss*

This story wasn't for me. I didn't like how the hero talked to the heroine. He was cocky and in his POV we got a lot of info on women's looks. He was also surprised a black woman could be a PI. I am not a huge fan of the playboy hero or cocky heros so that is likely the problem. I don't think this was so much an issue with the book as a mismatch with me as a reader.

To me, this initially seemed like it might have a similar vibe to the Finlay Donovan series—fun, fast-paced, witty, and a story that crosses genres, combining mystery with romance, action, and what I hoped would be plenty of humor.

One of the perks of having two authors writing a book together is that when you have two perspectives, the character voices are almost guaranteed to sound different. And in this story, they do sound quite different. I found myself enjoying Mackenzie’s chapters a lot more than Jackson’s, mainly because of the misogynistic overtones to his chapters. It’s really hard to get to like a guy who makes misogyny kind of his thing, and I caught myself drifting off during his chapters and having to reread sections in multiple places. Another thing that I absolutely despised was the way that Jackson was trying to insult someone’s intelligence, but instead of just insulting their intelligence, he said that they must be “on the spectrum,” leading to a really harmful (and blatantly wrong) ableist belief that people on the autism spectrum are intellectually impaired. It was at that point that I completely lost all hope for Jackson to be redeemed in the story.

The story is a fast-paced one and it moves quickly right from the start. I was intrigued enough to want to learn why these two great private investigators wind up in this situation, although it’s clear that they don’t get along well. It makes sense, because I’d hate to have someone watching over my shoulder as I work, thinking that they could do a better job and offering all kinds of feedback when they aren’t my boss. The plot gets a little over the top, but that’s part of what made the story kind of fun to follow along with.

There’s a slow-burn rivals to lovers vibe that runs throughout the story. Right from the start, it’s clear that Mackenzie and Jackson are destined to hit it off, but I never really shipped them as a couple. The connection between them developed naturally, but I felt like Mackenzie deserved better, and could easily do better than Jackson. Aside from his casual misogyny and ableism, he also had another characteristic that I personally despise in a potential partner: a fixation on brands and name dropping them. Every time that he mentions his car, he mentions the make and model, which frustrated me. I got the memo that it was a Mercedes the first time, and hearing eleventy billion more times got old really fast.

Overall, this was a decent read, but it wasn’t a favorite. It was a good fit between heavier reads, but there are some issues that I had with the story. Misogyny and ableism are always gross, and it wasn’t any different when Jackson was doing it. Additionally, the romance seemed like it was heading in one direction, but then it never really ended up going anywhere, which was sort of unexpected. I was a little disappointed, but maybe this is simply the start to a new series. If you’re looking for a light, fast-paced read with a few surprising twists, this could be a good fit for you, as long as you can handle some murder, suicide, gun violence, and Jackson’s abrasive personality.

'Sounds like a Plan' is a quick, fun, and refreshing read! The plot is highly entertaining, combining budding romance, a murder mystery, action, and unpredictable twists perfectly. My favorite aspect of this book is that it feels just like watching a movie! Overall, it was a light and enjoyable read, and I'd love to see it turned into a series!

Dnf @ 10%

The premise sounded so good but I COULDNT STAND Jackson’s pov. This just wasn’t for me at all.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the earc in exchange for my honest review

This book was really such a delight to read and I loved everything about it. This book is mystery mixed with romance and I couldn’t get enough.

I loved the chemistry of the two characters not only romantically but as they worked together to solve the mystery. I would definitely be interested in another book following these characters because I really need to know what else is in store for them.

My overall rating is 4.5 ⭐️!

This is a very cool idea for a romance novel (two different authors writing the characters)! Unfortunately, I just could not deal with Jackson's POV, I just found him too annoying and cocky (though I'm sure that was the point).

"Sounds Like a Plan" is a mystery thriller with many twists and turns. While I am not much of a mystery reader, I did appreciate the suspense here. Unfortunately, I often found the writing to be disjointed. The pacing of the story was also not ideal for me. I found the first 30% or so very difficult to get through. Though I understand there was a lot to set up in order for the mystery to be revealed at the end.