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Thanks so much to Berkley for my ARC in exchange for my review!

This wasn't my favorite second chance dual POV kind of romance but it had a unique premise in which college sweethearts, Tom and Rose (Rosie), who have been divorced for ten years try to reconcile after a category 3 hurricane uproots both their lives.

Bisexual actor Tom's life flashed before his eyes when he gets caught in the hurricane and he vows to try to repair his relationship with Rose - the one big regret of his life was letting her go. Rose meanwhile is stuck trying to repair her family's inn in the aftermath of the storm and Tom volunteers to help her with the renovations.

Throw in some of Tom's castmates, Rosie's elderly ill aunt and Tom's ex boyfriend, mega movie star, Boyd Kellagher and things definitely get out of hand. But everyone bands together to help the couple and they do eventually find their way back to one another.

While I liked the narration by Savannah Peachwood, I wasn't a huge fan of the two main characters as a couple and struggled to buy into their second chance romance. Just an okay read for me and not one I would go out of my way to recommend. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!

Steam level: a couple open door scenes

I loved Tom from Sweeten the Deal and I love a second chance romance, so this was right up my alley. If anything, I wanted to spend even more time in the book. (And I also feel like the back half maybe could've been expanded just a tad.) I related a lot to Rose. The fandom-related parts of the story are truly hilarious.

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Rose and Tom divorced ten years prior—but when he leaves her a voicemail professing his love in the midst of a hurricane, she decides to take him up on his promise to “make it up to her” by requesting his help renovating her family inn.

This is everything second chance should be! The pining and yearning was top tier, and I LOVED seeing Tom’s growth—he clearly always worshipped Rosie, but needed to learn how to give her what she needs and he did the work to do just that. I love a second chance book where we can see actual evolution of the characters and the places where they have become different people (for the better), and NO ONE DOES IT LIKE YOU delivers that in spades.

I also just adore Tom, honestly. Some of the lines that come out of this man’s mouth had me flat on the floor—I mean, “If you’re asking me to pretend like I’m not in love with you, I don’t think I’m that good of an actor.” COME ON WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT?!?!

Rosie’s insecurities were also HIGHLY relatable in this one, and the supporting characters were so fun—especially Boyd, who is just such an adorable himbo I could read about ALL day.

CW: Pregnancy; some medical content

“I miss you. I love you. I want you in every single one of the days of my life, the good ones and the bad ones.”

Thank you to Berkley Romance, Berkley Pub and NetGalley and for this gifted e-ARC. All opinions are my own.

The storyline in this one is adorable. Ten years after her divorce Rosie takes on the responsibility of rehabbing her family’s inn that was recently destroyed by a hurricane and because she is the only one in the family that doesn’t want to sell she is desperate for help. The help comes in the form of Tom, her former husband who has never stopped loving her and is determined to get her back. Rosie is not ready to forgive and forget but who can resist having someone so devoted to them in their corner.

Overall I thought this one was cute. The writing was fun and although the many mishaps with the inn were kinda out there, they still made me laugh -- the bees in the wall, Boyd up on the roof in a lightning storm, the three songs game. I will admit that the MMC Tom was not my fav and Rosie’s family was the worst but Boyd and his fangirls were very entertaining. If you are in the mood for a sweet and funny rom-com then this one will do the trick.

Rosie and Tom were college sweethearts who married young and divorced quickly. As Tom pursued his dreams of being a Broadway actor, Rosie pursued hers of being in a stable career and spending time at her family’s inn on Martha’s Vineyard. When a hurricane causes major damage to the inn, Rosie decides to take Tom up on a panicked offer to do anything for her and enlists his help in restoring it.

This was a cute and sweet second chance romance! I loved that Tom called Rosie in a moment of panic, thinking he may die. Wanting her to know he still loved her no matter what was deeply romantic to me. Tom never wavered from that moment forward that Rosie was the one for him and I enjoyed watching him work to prove that to her.

Some of the elements with Boyd and the fangirls were a little over the top silly for me. I mostly just wanted more of Rosie and Tom without all of the extra complications.

Overall I enjoyed this and have enjoyed this entire trilogy of books! Pick this one up if you love second chance, pining, home renovation, and fandom!

This had so much potential but I simply could not handle it. I loved the cover. I loved the premise. Otherwise, the writing did not impress me, the third person POV did not work for these characters, both characters annoyed me. Way too much miscommunication. I’m sorry if this is harsh but I just could not handle it. I appreciated the bisexual representation but otherwise the book did not work for me.

A fun and cozy second chance romance. It was a very slow burn that was hard to follow at times. Overall, it was enjoyable.

A whole lot of miscommunication and for a second chance romance I kind of expected that. But this one goes over what I expected

The couple divorced 10 years ago, essentially due to Tom not pulling his weight. When he rescues a cast mate from a cliff side he calls his ex-wife. A while later she shows up at his place after listening to his voicemail. Shes there for help with an inn. He thinks she’s there to get back together? 🤨 I didn’t feel like anything was moving forward and from the interactions they had I didn’t feel any of the chemistry

This was the slowest burns of burns. I had to DNF this at 60%. I felt as though the story just took forever to get to the point and there was a lot of unnecessary situations that could have been left out. Just wasn't something I enjoyed.

At times, the book left me feeling disengaged due to its lack of narrative drive and meaningful plot, focusing merely on characters renovating an inn. The story moved at a sluggish pace, failing to capture my attention fully. Despite its brevity and straightforward language, which allowed me to finish it, the novel's essence seemed to hinge more on ambiance than a solid storyline. Typically, the dynamic between main characters, especially in a narrative centered around a rekindled romance like Rose and Tom's, would be the crux of the engagement. However, their interaction lacked the spark one would expect from a couple given a second chance at love. The success of such a romance hinges on a well-crafted history and a compelling reason for their initial separation. This critical element felt underdeveloped, leading me to conclude that their continued separation might be for the best. Elements of the plot, such as the portrayal of fangirls, verged on the implausible, disrupting the story's believability. As someone who generally embraces the extravagant in literature, even I found this aspect a stretch too far. Regrettably, this book didn't resonate with me.

While the premise made me want to read this novel, sadly I never connected to the characters. I never even cared about them and that made this a difficult book to read for me. The plot also confused me and with only the information given about Tom and Rosie's past relationship, I didn't understand why Rosie would bring Tom back into her life or why Tom would agree to be a handy man when he'd never done carpentry work before. The interactions between Tom and Rosie felt awkward and I didn't think the attempt at humor worked.

This one was okay. It was fine in many ways-- the premise had potential and Katie Shepard is a talented writer. But, I just couldn't get into it. I had to really push myself to pick it up and I really struggled to connect with the characters. I didn't think our leads had much chemistry, and I don't know that they were really meant to get back together. Overall it was cute, but not particularly captivating.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-copy of this book. This one was a second-chance romance about a couple who divorced 10 years priors. I have trouble connecting with the characters overall which made it a real struggle to finish it, sadly I was confused about all the plots. I enjoyed the LGBTQ+ representation.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGally for providing me with a digital copy of “No One Does It Like You” by Kate Shepard in exchange for an honest review.

Ten years ago, Tom Wilczewski and Rose Kelly were madly, deeply in love. College sweethearts that met and wed before they were ready for that level of commitment, their marriage fell apart. Tom’s been pining for Rose ever since and in a moment of fear and regret, he leaves her a voicemail, telling her so.

Unfortunately, Rose doesn’t get the message the right way. It was her old number and it’s not until some time later, she hears his confession. In the meantime, Rose’s life is falling apart. Her beloved aunt’s beloved inn on Martha’s Vineyard has been seriously damaged in a storm and her huge, totally unsupportive family wants to just sell the property and move on. Rose is NOT HAVING IT, of course. So when she hears Tom’s message, she immediately takes advantage of his feelings to rope him into helping renovate the inn. Something along the lines of proving himself when he let her down so badly before. (It’s pretty manipulative, honestly, since he makes it clear that he wants her back and she not only puts a price tag on that conversation, but then proceeds to avoid it.)

What follows is a modern day, screwball romantic comedy, wherein sweet, not-super-bright Tom struggles mightily to regain his wife’s love, and stubborn-to-point-of-delusional Rose clings to a Big Misunderstanding to avoid her feelings for Tom. Does the inn get renovated? Yes. By Tom, Tom’s co-stars, and some of Tom’s dedicated fans. There are adventures with bees, falling off rooftops, and a lot of highly improbable scenarios. Don’t go looking for any deep, serious issues here; this is strictly a fun frolic through a bird-themed hotel renovation.

If we’re being honest, it is a messy, messy story and at times, Rose is hard to like. Yes, Tom wasn’t a great partner straight out of college, but forcing him into labor that he is TOTALLY unqualified for seems like an immature approach to advancing their current relationship.

Recommended for anyone who enjoys a second chance trope, readers who like their romance performed by a full Broadway cast’s worth of characters, and for people who love the words wacky, zany, and unpredictable.

DNF @ 62%

Out On: September 3, 2024

This book started out with a lot of potential for me to love it. A second chance romance with renovations? Count me in! However, as the book progresses, it kind of just got weirder and weirder. I think that Rosie is a great FMC and following along with her passion for renovating her family's inn was inspiring. It's just Tom and co. that had me feeling a little weird. I just couldn't get over the weird and frankly obsessive fans for Tom and Boyd. The chapter I just finished reading is what officially put me off the book and it very clearly put Rosie into a weird place mentally. So unfortunately I am going to have to bid this book farewell.

P.S. I'm sure there are some closed door mods to come in this book, but i did not make it quite that far into the story.

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group for this advanced copy on NetGalley!🤍

No One Does It Like You is a second-chance contemporary romance about a couple who have been divorced for ten years. Tom and Rose met and married young. The stars and hearts in their eyes quickly faded and broke, and they have been plodding along through the last decade, neither really happy in their lives.

Rose has a large family whom she loves and is devoted to. (Maybe too devoted.) Especially a favorite aunt, Max, who owns an inn on Matha's Vineyard. Worn and aged, a hurricane looks like it may be the straw that broke the inn's back. While everyone else in the family votes to sell the property, Rose is determined to fix it up and fill it once more with her extended family. She's fueled by happy memories of her childhood but frustrated by the lack of support from everyone around her.

Tom is an actor who, after long years of mediocrity, may finally be poised to kick-start a Broadway career. Caught driving during the same hurricane that wrecks Rose's inn, Tom's co-star Boyd attempts to drive through a flooded road with disastrous and life-threatening results. Tom steps in to save Boyd's life after calling Rose and leaving her a message, confessing that he still loves her, has never stopped loving her, and would do anything to get back together.

With no support from her family, Rose turns to Tom. Did he really mean what he said about doing anything? Would he head to the Vineyard in the middle of January and help her fix things up? Tom readily agrees despite having no construction-related skills at all. He figures he'll wing it all, and he will ultimately win his ex-wife back.

Once they arrive at Martha's Vineyard, everything starts to crumble for me as a reader. Plot points and details seem to appear randomly with little or no set-up. In too many scenes, I felt like I was joining a story already in progress or trying to understand the punchline of an inside joke. For example, despite hearing Tom's message that he would do anything to get back together with her and asking him if he meant what he said, Rose seems genuinely confused that Tom thinks they are getting back together. Their interactions are awkward and almost uncomfortable at times. I wondered if they two ever actually talked to one another! Seventy-five percent of the story felt like a comedy of errors without the humor.

I struggled to connect with or care for the characters, but I read to the end in the hopes that, somehow, everything would come together. My hope was in vain. And so, I can only give this book two stars--an "it was okay." But you know what I always say: Not every book is for every reader. Though this one wasn't for me, it could be one you will really enjoy!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for inviting me to read and review an advanced readers' copy of No One Does It Like You in exchange for my honest thoughts.

This book was a delight! I adored Tom and Rosie's romance. Who doesn't love a guy who's determined to win his ex-wife back? That plus the home (inn) renovation angle, and the hilarious fan girl brigade just made this a fun, fast read.

I was excited to read this book because I really enjoyed Katie Shepard's last book, Sweeten the Deal. I thought No One Does It Like You was fine. I found myself bored at times due to the lack of narrative momentum, stakes, or plot beyond these people fixing up an old inn. The pacing was so slow, and there wasn't enough going on to hold my interest. But the book was short and easy to read, so I powered through.

Sometimes, in a book that's more vibes than plot, the chemistry of the main characters can carry the story. But for two people who used to be married, I struggled to feel the chemistry and connection between Rose and Tom. A second chance romance lives and dies on the development of the characters' backstory and why they broke up in the first place. Unfortunately, I didn't find that aspect well-developed and think they'd be better off staying divorced.

Some aspects of the story, like the fangirls, were too over-the-top for me. I'm a reader who can usually roll with over-the-top things in books, but the fangirls strained credulity. Overall, I'm sorry to say I just wasn't feeling this one.

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

No One Does It Like You is a second chance romance that throws two college sweethearts, Tom and Rosie, into forced proximity at her family's hurricane-weathered B&B in Martha's Vineyard after they've been divorced for ten years. He's desperate to win her back, as evidenced by the meandering voicemail he leaves on her phone where he tells her he still loves her and would do anything for her. She's on the fence. Still reeling with with hurt, distrust, and skepticism. However, she gives him an opportunity to prove himself by asking if he'll help her renovate the B&B.

Can they repair the shingles of their crumbling relationship as seamlessly as they can repair the roof?

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 to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for my review.