I found myself having a really hard time getting into this one for whatever reason. I really liked the story line but I just was never fully hooked on it and kept getting distracted.

Thanks to berkley for the copy--i just wish i liked it more!

This was a no for me. Would others like it? Yes.

I didn't feel like the two main characters went together well.

The story itself was slow and hard for me to get into. The idea of it sounded amazing though. I love old houses and it's even better when it's a family home they fix up.

This could have been my mood at the time of reading, but I just couldn't connect with anyone in this.

A wild and renovation heavy second chance romance that brings in theater, fandom, allergies, and realizing that your family doesn’t have to be the source of all your love and support. It’s sideways found family.

Tom is a middling actor that lost the love of his life and after a life risking experience, calls and tells her he loves her and he’ll do anything for her. Rosie, needing help renovating her family’s hurricane damaged inn, takes him up on the offer. Along comes his famous costar and the fandom that ships them together, and shenanigans because none of them know what they’re doing.

Sweet and deep, with characters you desperately want to get back together.

"No One Does It Like You" by Katie Shephard is a heartwarming and engaging romantic novel that explores the complexity of relationships. The story follows Broadway actor Tom Wilczewski and his ex-wife Rose Kelly as they navigate their past while dealing with the aftermath of a Category 3 hurricane on Martha’s Vineyard. The author skillfully weaves together themes of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery, creating a compelling narrative that keeps the reader emotionally invested throughout.

The timing of Tom's declaration of love to his ex-wife amidst a hurricane adds an element of urgency and unpredictability to the plot, which sets the stage for a captivating and emotional journey. As Tom and Rose are brought together to repair the family inn, their interactions are filled with tension, humor, and poignant moments that make their rekindling relationship believable and heartfelt.

The novel beautifully captures the intricacies of second chances and the challenges of rebuilding trust and love. The setting of Martha’s Vineyard adds a charming backdrop to the story, immersing the reader in the beauty of the island and the struggles faced by the characters. Additionally, the supporting cast of characters, including Tom’s Broadway cast members and Rose’s family, adds depth and humor to the narrative.

Overall, "No One Does It Like You" is an enchanting tale of love, resilience, and the transformative power of forgiveness. With its compelling storytelling and relatable characters, this novel is a delightful read that will resonate with fans of contemporary romance and anyone who appreciates a heartwarming story of redemption and hope.

Im going to be honest with you, I don't know what has gotten into me but I have been binge reading romcoms lately.

I don't have a preferred trope as Im not too well versed in the romcom lingo just yet but I can tell you that I am LOVING this genre and this book might have just slid right into my top five !!!

No One Does It Like You

First off, I absolutely loved the title, it should be a song

Second, I fell in love over and over again with Rose and Tom.

Everything.

I loved everything.

Restoring the old inn, the college sweetheart past, just everything. This book is the ultimate chefs kiss.

Check out this teaser :

College sweethearts reunite to restore more than just an old inn.

When’s the best time to tell your ex that you want them back?

Probably not in the middle of a Category 3 hurricane. But when Broadway actor Tom Wilczewski is about to dive into the floodwaters to rescue his co-lead, he calls the ex-wife he hasn’t seen in ten years to swear he still loves her and ask for a chance to make things right.

Two months later, Rose Kelly is tired of seeing pictures of her ex-husband Tom rescuing Hollywood darling Boyd Kellagher. Not that she’s jealous. Of course not. She’s far too busy taking care of her elderly aunt and worrying about the storm damage to the family B&B on Martha’s Vineyard to miss the love of her life. But after belatedly hearing Tom’s voicemail, Rosie asks him to follow through on his promises for once by helping her fix the inn. Thinking this is the perfect way to win her back, Tom agrees.

When they get there, things are…less than ideal. Rosie expected the inn to be in better shape. She expected it to have more beds. And she expected more help from her actual family—not from Tom and the rest of his Broadway cast. But Rosie begins to wonder if maybe the life she expected isn’t the one she really wants. If she and Tom can repair the inn together, can they possibly repair the damage to the relationship they both thought was long gone?

Tom and Rosie were married and then divorced for 10 years. They reconnect after a major hurricane and see if they can fix their relationship while repairing Rosie's family inn.

I enjoy stories where there is reconciliation and that was my favorite part of No One Does It Like You. There were parts that made me laugh, parts that were interesting and parts that made me think. It was a bit crass for my taste. I did like Rosie and how she was determined and gained confidence in herself.

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

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I love a second-chance romance so this one is an automatic love for me! This was a super easy read with the writing and story being super great to follow. The characters had amazing depth. They are imperfect people who really care about others.


“I should have done this years ago.”
“Done what?”
“Anything.”

This was a great take on a second chance romance. I enjoyed the reconnection journey of Rose and Tom especially with of the remodeling shenanigan's that happened. I also like the addition of the former ex lover of Boyd and his influencer entourage with the hilarious names. This book had some fun banter and just gave gave this trope a unique spin!

I'm a huge fan of second chance romances and we rarely get to see a second chance book where divorced exes get back together, which is why I was very excited to read this one. The beginning was very enjoyable and I liked Tom & Rosie but these characters were supposed to be in their thirties so I was expecting them to be a lot more mature but both of them were still somewhat childish tbh. Still, I liked the chemistry between Rosie & Tom and the way he was always so straight forward about his point of getting back together was nice because there was so much miscommunication between them in the past, so it was refreshing to see that Tom was really trying. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and some instance made me laugh but some side characters except Adrian & Ximena were so annoying.
This had its cute moments, but I found I had trouble suspending belief in places. I still don't buy into the circumstances around Tom and Rosie's initial break up. It fell flat. I did like some of the quirky additions, though. Like the walls being infested with bees, Boyd careening on the roof in the middle of a thunderstorm, and the fandom girlies showing up on the B&B property. A decent pick for those looking for something light and carefree to close out the summer.

Thank you @berkleypub and @prhaudio for my complimentary copy. My thoughts are my own.

Though the premise for this one sounded cute, I have picked the book up several times, and even tried the audio; but each time I quickly lose interest. Second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes, but this one lacked the bittersweet history that would have had me longing for this Rose and Tom to get back together. I felt there was no chemistry between Rose and Tom, and I especially didn’t care for the immature Tom. He didn’t seem like the strong, yet vulnerable male main character that I usually like. This was a DNF for me. I will not be sharing my review, and I do apologize for this. I just can’t recommend it.

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I enjoyed No One Does It Like You even though it wasn't too realistic. The main characters Rosie and Tom were likeable. They are speaking the first time in 10 years. Tom reached out to her when he thought he might die. Rosie returned his call to see if he would help her when no one else would. They aren't perfect people but they do care about others.

Tom and Rosie were married 10 years ago and he never really wanted to divorce. He just didn't understand what Rosie wanted or needed. Now he is determined to have the women he has always loved back in his life.

Rosie is trying to help her elderly aunt, Max, repair the inn after the hurricane. The Inn has been the place where the family always gathered for holidays and events. Rosie had her wedding there. Unfortunately, other than Max, Rosie's family are crap. They just want to sell and aren't interested in helping Rosie or Max or having family events.

Tom is going to take it on and no matter what, show Rosie he will be there and be what she needs. Things are a huge mess, really a disaster. Rosie with her allergies and asthma can't really do the work and Tom isn't really experienced in construction. Her family won't help with anything. I was especially appalled by the cousin who managed the property ( and is paid to do it) hadn't done a thing even to remove foodstuffs there after the hurricane and just left them to rot. I wouldn't be letting them manage the property in the future.

Tom, wants help from a female actor who is good with design, and reluctantly lets other people from his upcoming Broadway play, come and help. They care about Tom and if he cares about Rosie they will help. Boyd is a quite well-known star and he brings "groupies" who are surprisingly helpful, along with others who want his star to shine on them.

Even after things are renovated, her family wants Max to sell to pay for her care. They expect Rosie to figure it out, Max's care and finances, and sell the inn so they don't have to do anything. Tom and Rosie have different ideas and I loved them.

This was not a very memorable read. I just finished it a couple days ago and I already barely remember it and I felt the same way about it while I was reading it - I'm not going to remember any of this. The characters were kinda bland and the storyline was too. Even though it's a second chance romance, I didn't really feel anything for the characters until maybe the very end? It was just easy reading but not very fun.

Second chance romance is a favorite! Throw in an acts of service mmc trying to fight his past wrongs, delicious forced proximity, and a dreamy setting? I was hooked!

I do think this book was cute. There was dry humor and shenanigans, but I feel like I failed to connect to the characters. I also feel like there was miscommunication abound. Miscommunication works in some novels, which I accept, but in a second chance romance I find it really hard to accept. If the couple still can’t communicate the second time around, it makes it really hard for me to cheer them on and believe in their HEA.

Thank you berkley and netgalley for the arc ❤️

I love second chance romances. I seriously think it’s my favorite trope. Add home renovations and it’s the perfect book for me. Unfortunately. This one didn’t work for Me. I DNF around the 30% mark., I think the main problem was I couldn’t connect to the characters

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This was an ADORABLE read and will most definitely going on my list of favorite rom-coms of 2024! Katie Shepard has done it again!

I loved the chemistry between Rosie and Tom, and I enjoyed that this book put a spin on the trope of having a second chance romance...but this time it's between two exes who are divorced. That seems to be a rare occurrence in the romance books that I have read, so it was quite refreshing to me.

This book reminded me of a Hallmark movie and I ate up every second of this charming romance.

The audiobook is narrated by Savannah Peachwood and I love how she brought the character's voices to life. She is a wonderful narrator with a soothing, sweet voice like honey!

If you are looking for a "second chance" romance to curl up with this fall, I definitely recommend this book!


Many Thanks again to NetGalley, Berkley, and Penguin Random House Audio for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review!

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Rosie is adamant that Windward Inn, which was damaged in a hurricane, has to be saved. She can't do it alone. And no one in her family will help her, because they are all adamant that they should sell it. Then she remembers that her ex-husband, Tom, left her a message, telling her that if she needed anything, ever, she only had to ask. So she does.
This second chance romance. I'm usually a fan of second chance romances, but I am slowly figuring out that I am not such a fan of second chance romances where both main characters used to be married. Even more so when, like in this case, I don't feel a connection with, or between the characters. I loved the LGBTQ+ rep, and it was a quick read.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Rose and Tom’s relationship ended because of a lack of communication and they were only 22 years old. Way too young to figure out that they needed to fight for their marriage instead of just give up. 10 years later, Tom is still acting and in his first big Broadway role, yet he doesn’t hesitate to rush to Rose’s side to provide whatever help he can give. In the telling of this story we learn quite a bit about their dynamics as a couple and what went wrong, and what I loved about that telling is that with more adult eyes, the things that were so important at 22 were not as important at 32. It’s the message behind trying to make things work that, well, made this kind of awkward novel work too.

There was a fun sub-plot to this story about Tom being romantically involved with his male co-lead, Boyd, who’s actually a very well known actor. The reality is a bit different that what’s playing out in the gossip rags, but Tom is actually bi-sexual, as he was when he and Rose met. This sub-plot was a bit of mis-direction but also had a lot of charm and brought a sense of lightness to what could have been a kind of serious novel about second chances. A lot of that had to do with Boyd, his not very bright decision making, and his pack of groupies. I was never sure where the scene would lead when Boyd entered the page, but I always looked forward to it.

This novel wasn’t perfect. Tom and Rose’s second chance was filled with a lot of doubt and gray areas that sometimes made their character’s decisions kind of hard to follow. I loved Tom’s fortitude in wanting to win Rose back despite all of her hesitations. He was all in, and because of that I was all in too.

This story has a unique start as we’re following two different characters: Rose and Tom. Both are dealing with some massive changes as Rose is dealing with the possibility of losing a huge part of her childhood and young adult life. Meanwhile, Tom is having a major career move that is likely to help become a star.

Things take a turn when Tom rescues Boyd, an extremely popular Hollywood actor, and leaves a voicemail for Rose, his ex-wife. While the two don’t exactly leave things on the best terms, Rose listens to his message and decides to go find him. Since Tom promised he’d do anything for her, he agrees to help her fix up her aunt’s B&B.

From the very start, there are a lot of misunderstandings between these two which is to be expected but it makes for such a delicious story. Whether it’s Rose's misunderstanding Tom’s relationship with Boyd or Tom thinking he has no chance, the chemistry between them is just so well-written. The way Shepard wrote these characters, their growth, and their eventual reunion made for such a compelling and romantic tale.

Aside from the amazing romance between Rose and Tom, I loved seeing all of the side characters like Boyd, Rose’s aunt, and even, the two fangirls who camped out to find Tom and Boyd. This book also explored tough familial situations and coming to terms with realizing that not every situation is good for you. The themes feel very similar to Shepard’s debut and I mean that in the best way.

Ultimately, No One Does It Like You is another banger of a second-chance romance. The other one I recently read is What She’s Having. Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like second-chance romances are having a moment and I’m here for it.

Tom and Rosie and working together to restore a family inn after a hurricane ten years after their divorce. Tom desperately wants Rosie back, but Rosie is guarding her heart while hoping to repair family rifts at the same time. Can all of the damage to hearts and homes be repaired?

I really enjoy Katie Shepard’s humor and writing style. Even though this book wasn’t my favorite of hers, it was still a cute and entertaining read. It is quite a slow start and lots of plot revolves around the home renovation. Second chance romance is not my favorite trope and it just seems like the characters should have reconnected or talked much sooner. The thing I do enjoy about a second chance romance is learning the character’s history and backstory and where it all went wrong. There’s usually a good reveal there, and I enjoyed learning about Tom and Rosie. I did enjoy the last third of the book but found it overall to be a bit slow paced and hard to become invested in. Those who enjoy a very slow burn, second chance divorced couple with an interest in DIY renovations would love this book.

Thank you to Katie Shepard, Berkley Romance, and Netgalley for the opportunity to be an early reader and reviewer for this book!

Title: No One Does It Like You
Author: Katie Shepard
Publisher: Berkley
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:
"No One Does It Like You" by Katie Shepard

My Perception:

'No One Does It Like You' was a sweet romantic read by Tom Wilczewski and Rose Kelly. Seeing what Tom would do to save his ex-wife back was attractive. Will he be able to do it after all they have been through? You will enjoy this second chance at romance in how this author brings it out to the reader. You will be given a heartwarming reunion by the end as things come together for these two. Be ready for a good read of a 'mix of romance, family dynamics, and home repair chaos' that will make you smile as you see how these two work it all out in the end.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC, which was provided in exchange for an honest review.