Absolutely ADORED this book. As a 90s baby, the idea of popping into our favorite shows and living that life??? SO SMART AND AMAZING! I loved the writing style, the jokes, the small Easter eggs from real prime time rom coms?! Was SO SPECIAL to read🥹. The characters were absolutely incredible to watch develop but also easy to connect with. As someone who’s almost thirty, all these themes in the books were fitting. Finding who we TRULY are and not who we were is key for growth! I just loved everything about this book. One that will stick with me for a while. Thank you for letting me read this amazing book! :)

I was so charmed by the authors last book, This Spells Love and I was charmed once again with this one, just in a different manner. I’m loving the trend of more romances with magical realism being traditionally published, there’s something so whimsical and fun about them that provides a true escape for me, so I hope this is a trend that continues because it really works for me. If you were a fan of 90s teen soaps/dramas on TV like I was you will enjoy the nostalgia this one brought! The idea that Brynn gets to not only visit the fictional show and town that brought her so much comfort over the years, but that she may be able to change the ending? SO fun and such a cute concept that totally delighted me. There’s nothing here that’s too heavy, it’s light and fun but also has depth in the characters and a solid romance that I was rooting for.

This book gave such big 90s/00s teen drama vibes and I LOVED IT. Carson’s Cove was giving the same vibes as Dawson’s Creek and I love that the note at the end confirmed that for me!

Brynn makes a birthday wish for her happily-ever-after, and she and her roommate Josh wind up inside her favorite 2000s teen drama as two of the characters and have to give them the ending they deserve!

This book was sooo cute! I am a big fan of magical realism romances and this one didn’t disappoint. I loved both Brynn and Josh from the very beginning. They were adorable!

If you’re looking for a quick, lighthearted read, I highly recommend this one!

I loved all the easter eggs that were shown at the end! I loved how the author managed to make so many subtle nods to so many different shows!

Brynn is down in the dumps and wishing that life could be perfect like her favorite TV show. After losing her purse and catching a ride home with her roommate Josh, she finds herself going to bed at home and waking up in a strange place.

But Josh is here, too? What is this place? Oh no...it looks familiar...like she's been here before, but not in person. She and Josh have found themselves in Brynn's favorite TV show, picture perfect and always with a happy ending. But Brynn soon finds that maybe that isn't what she wants.

This was sweet and romantic, and felt like freaky Friday mixed with the musical episode of Buffy.

While I loved the premise of this book, it fell a bit flat for me after the first half. Magical realism Is not always my first choice, but something about this just looked so fun. Parts of it definitely were - I thought the Carson's Cove TV show setting was unconventional and fun and the 2000s bingeable tv thing really appealed to me as a millenial. Ultimately this book left me wanting MORE - more romance, more character development, and a little more angst! It takes place on a teen drama show, so it could've taken a bit more inspiration from early 2000s shows.

Overall it was quick, enjoyable read. It just wasn't as good as I wanted it to be!

3.5 ⭐️ Prime Time Romance is a heartwarming, feel-good romantic comedy. It explores a little magic mixed with reality when the two main characters Brynn and Josh are transported into the world of her favorite TV show Carson’s Cove. As they navigate their roles as the characters within the show, the chemistry between them grows. It’s very cute and reminds me of a Hallmark movie. It’s fast paced, a little spice, and a HEA.

I love a magical realism romance! The concept of this one was so cute. Brynn loves to revisit her favorite show Carson’s Cove. On her 30th birthday she finds herself transported there! Along with her roommate Josh. Together they navigate finding a way home. Along the way they discover their feelings for each other. I will say that the romance left me wanting a little more. A little more tension, a little more build up. But I loved the concept of the book so much I was able to look past that.

If you are a Dawson's Creek fan, then this would be for you. Brynn is now divorced but her favorite show used to be Carson's Cove and it never got its season finale filmed, leaving viewers to wonder and wish that Sloane and her best friend/neighbor Spencer have their happy ending. By a weird twist of fate on her 30th birthday, Brynn is transported to Carson's Cove and is actually the character Sloane. The other person who came with her is her roommate Josh, who is now called Fletch. It's up to Brynn to ensure that Sloane and Spencer wind up together if she and Josh ever want to go back to their own reality. The problem is that Fletch is becoming more and more appealing than Spencer.

This book was a little cheesy. I understood needing to suspend my disbelief, but it was still a stretch at times. If you watched shows like this, they are supposed to be a little cheesy, too, added with the teen angst and all of the other small town things that happen in each episode as long as all the problems are solved by the end of that show. However, it was a hard sell to see Brynn so wrapped up in her fantasy of this show to the point where she was acting it out to ensure the desired outcome whereas Josh was never a show watcher so this was all completely bizarre and foreign to him. The fact that he could even play along was both corny and cute since he did not have any true skin in the game except to want to go home. The chemistry between them was a little more than lukewarm at best so the romance really didn't feel like much to me. While I empathized with Brynn's divorce leading her to use Carson's Cove as her security blanket, I also needed to see her grow up and realize that she is a young woman and not a teenager. It was a process and she finally opened her eyes and was able to get there, pulling herself out of her bubble and facing the music in order to get her own happy ending that was real.

A delightful and whimsical journey that blends nostalgia with romantic comedy. It was an entertaining and perfect escape book.
Many thanks to Random House and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but I was a little bit disappointed. I loved Kate Robb’s first book so much so maybe that’s why this one fell a bit short to me. If you’re Gen z you won’t get this book at all. As a millennial I loved all of the 90s teen drama references but I felt like there could have been more to the story. It felt like there was something missing.

Prime Time Romance is a second chance, paranormal romcom by Kate Robb.

Brynn Smothers is getting over her failed marriage, is attracted to her roommate, Joshua Bishop, and is addicted to watching reruns of her favourite soap Opera, Carson Cove, a place she deems as ideal because everything always turns out the way it should. After one of the worst birthday's ever, she and Josh find themselves transported to Carson Cove, and trapped there, where Brynn is forced to live out the unfinished story line as the main female character of the show, Sloan Edwards.

I had previously read and enjoyed Kate Robb's book, This Spells Love, so I was really looking forward to reading Prime Time Romance, and I was not disappointed. It was just as much fun as the previous book I had read. Was the premise ridiculous? Absolutely! But it made for a hilarious read.

I really enjoyed watching Brynn and Josh's relationship take shape as they tried to find their way out of Carson Cove and back to their own lives in Toronto.

Prime Time Romance was a fun, lighthearted, summer read. If love romance and are looking for a book to lift your spirits, then look no further.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I was really excited for this arc. And it did not disappoint. It was such a cute story.
Do you have a comfort show? Because Brynn did and that is exactly where she was taken the day of her bday. Oh and Josh, I liked him since the first time we met him. The “villain” would make me mad but I guess in a funny way? Either way, I truly enjoyed this book and I’m glad I was given the chance to read it as an arc.

This book is full of fun nostalgia and a really cute romance. I loved all the little Easter eggs, Brynn’s arc, and Josh is a delicious leading man. However, it is missing the magic of This Spells Love, which was one of my favorite reads last year. I think it made me go in with too high expectations, but I’m still glad I read this one. It was very breezy, fast, and well written.

Thank you Random House Publishing Group & netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Q: if you could live in the world of any tv show, what show would you choose? What character would you be?
Personally I think I would choose Gilmore Girls because I love the vibes and the aesthetic of the whole town. I love the small town atmosphere, the interesting towns folk and the togetherness of the town. If I was stuck in Gilmore Girls, I think the obvious character to choose would be Rory or Lorelai, but honestly, I feel like it would be really fun to be Kirk.
I might also choose Gossip Girl cause living in the Upper East Side sounds like a dream!! Also would loooove to be Blair!!!

I really enjoyed Kate Robb's debut novel, This Spells Love, so when I got the ARC for this I was soooo excited! I loved it. I love how this book is so different for any other book I have read. It's such a nice mix of romance and plot. I am always rooting for the characters but also so intrigued by the plot and how the story is going to progress! Kate Robb truly writes the best, most intriguing stories!!

If you ever wondered what it's like to be trapped in the world of your favourite TV show, I would highly recommend this book!

Prime Time Romance: ★★★★☆ (4)

Pub date: September 3, 2023 - preorder now!

What a fun book! It was so different from that I've read before. It was fast-paced and easy to read. The main characters were lovable and fun. I really enjoyed the story!

Read if you love:
📖 Roommates to lovers
📖 90s teen drama shows
📖 13 going on 30 vibes
📖 Magical Realism
📖 Finding your voice

I don't want to give too much away! I highly recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Kate Robb for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

“This Spells Love” was one of my favorite books last year so I was very excited to get an arc for Kate Robb’s second novel.

I really enjoy magical realism and the plot in this one was pretty fun- a birthday wish lands Brynne in her favorite TV show as the lead character 15 years after the series finale. It did remind me a lot of Novel Love Story so if you liked that one, you’d probably enjoy this premise as well.

At times it felt a bit too cutesy for me but I flew through it! It is definitely lighthearted and easy to read. I felt like it lacked something but can’t quite put my finger on what. 3.5 rounded up.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

I was really excited to receive the ebook arc. I just knew prime time romance was going to be good and I was a little disappointed. This is a super cute sitcom romance. One of its kind and I enjoyed reading it!

I loved the authors debut and she absolutely did NoT disappoint this time. I found it nostalgic, magical, SEXY, sweet and so much more. The characterization was chef kiss and setting was fresh and fun.

Such an enjoyable reading experience:

This author is now officially and auto read for me.

I really enjoyed the author’s debut novel so when I saw this one was releasing soon, I needed to read it.

First of all, this reminded me so much of Gilmore Girls ala The Good Place ala the Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Come to find out at the end the author used inspiration from Dawson’s Creek for a lot of it (which I’ve never watched in my life) so I was close. 🤣

To the plot! The plot kept me entertained in a good way and was fun to read. However, I’m confused with the romance because it kind of feels like it just sort of happens and we didn’t see the before. Still cute. Just felt random.

A little bit of spice but nothing overpowering. I give it 2 🌶️ out of 5.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ahhhh another wooing lovely book! I absolutely loved this story! The main characters were so perfect and swoony! The plot was just ADORABLE na do absolutely loved it! This was an amazing second novel and I couldn’t be happier to have been able to read this one early!!! I can’t wait for the next one already!!!!! This one made my heart so happy!!!!