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Brynn's miserable due to a past breakup. She's floundering and can't keep her apt without help from Josh- a friend of her brother's stepping in as a roommate. All she wants to do is escape into the world of her favorite streaming show Carson's Cove. She wishes on her birthday cake to have her life be a happily ever after, just like in Carson's Cove. The next morning, strangely she and Josh have been transported into Carson's Cove as characters. She is tasked with giving the main character her happily ever after. Is any place or life truly perfect? Brynn of course finds that her new life isn't really a great place to be either but with Josh's help, she starts to unravel the story of her new life at the same time as she learns how to solve problems in her real one.
It took me a little while to get invested in the story since Carson's Cove isn't a real show (although it resembles Dawson's Creek I believe) but I found it fun. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

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This was such a sweet story. If you are a fan of Friends, Gilmore Girls, and other similar series, than this is totally your vibe. I love the way this book highlights the importance of living in the present—not the past.

The mix of small town sweetness and the sexy moments between the main characters is perfectly interwoven.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5

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Thank you for the opportunity to review this advanced reader's edition. Unfortunately, I will not be able to give it the time required to write a thorough review and will be unable to read it for this purpose.

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I enjoyed this fun and fluffy book to finish my 2024 reading year. I was a fan of a lot of the TV shows the author references, so it made the book even better. Brynn had a nice evolution throughout the story, losing her starry-eyed idealism of Carson’s Cove and realizing that there was no such thing as a “perfect” place. Heads up that there were some spicy scenes about 75% of the way in.

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

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I was interested in reading this book after reading the synopsis, but was left highly disappointed by the plot line. The characters, even the main ones, were not people I would want to root for which made becoming engaged in the story extremely difficult.

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Thank you to Dial Press Trade Paperback and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. Like most women my age, I was a fan of the WB/CW early aughts shows of teen drama. This novel was a delightful takedown of the tropes therein and how problematic they are when looked at with a more modern and adult lens. Having the Pacey-like character be the romantic hero always fills my heart with joy and seeing character development. While the way the spell works to send Brynn and Josh to Carson's Cove is never explained, it does not need to be since that is not the point. Cute quick read for the end of my reading year. 4 stars.

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This book was not for me. And that’s okay! I think it’s a great book but this one just wasn’t for ME.

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This was such a sweet and magical romance! I enjoyed it very much. After Brynn has a terrible birthday, she gets stuck in the life of the main character of her favorite teenage TV show along with her super hot roommate. Prime Time Romance is a cute and fun romcom. You'll like this one if you're into magical realism and forced proximity.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Thank you so much @TheDialPress for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 03 September 2024)

SYNOPSIS | Brynn and her roommate Josh wake up to find that they've been sucked into a popular teen drama TV show (Carson's Cove) because of a birthday wish that Brynn made. Not only are they in the show, but they've actually become the leading characters (Sloan and Fletch) and the only way to return to their real lives is by giving the characters the ending they deserved before the show was cancelled.

WHAT I LIKED:
- loved the late 90s early 2000s nostalgia
- a really fun concept with lots of little Easter Eggs giving a nod to Pleasantville, Dawson's Creek, Buffy, The O.C. and Pretty Little Liars
- I don't read a lot of magical realism stories but I always seem to enjoy them when I do!
- acknowledging the comfort that rewatching films and shows can bring when we need a little escapism into a predictable story or world

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- at times it read a little bit too young adult (which is kinda hard to avoid when the premise is about getting sucked into a popular teen TV show)
- most of the characters didn't have a lot of depth
- the pageant plot line dragged on a bit

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✨ Publication date: September 3, 2024✨

Primetime Romance is a kitschy Rom-Com reminiscent of the 90’s and early 2000’s drama shows. I really loved the idea of this book but struggled connecting with it.

Brynn is recently divorced and has a pretty messy life. She spent several months this afternoon her husband left her binge watching her favourite drama show from her teenage years.

Josh is Brynn’s roommate. Brynn needed help paying the bills after her split with her husband and Josh needed a place to stay, they work opposite shifts so while they are polite to each other, they barely know each other.

When a cake arrives at their door for Brynn’s 30th birthday, Josh encourages her to make a wish. Next thing you know, Brynn and Josh wake up and are part of the show Brynn loves. They are portraying two of the main characters and it’s real life not a show.

Somehow they must help the main characters find the perfect ending they deserve which was cut short by the show ending abruptly. As Brynn and Josh navigate the perfect little town with the perfect townsfolk, they realize, nothing is quite as perfect as it may seem.

This story relied heavily on the kitschy dramas from the 90’s and early 2000’s like: Dawsons creek and 90210. I haven’t read this author before but I did like her writing style, I just didn’t connect with the story or characters at all. This is a 3 star read for me.

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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What if you could be actor on your favorite show, would it be all the hype you hoped it would be? I thought this was creative story writing, it was funny, lighthearted, and full of magic.

I am sucker for magical love stories, so I knew I had to read this one and I loved it! I can't wait to see what Kate Robb does next because I will grab it right up.

Is love on the small screen better than the real thing? Well Brynn is about to find out as she makes birthday wish and wakes up the next morning on her favorite show Carson's Cove. But it is not just her there her roommate Josh is also here. But they are not Brynn and Josh they are Sloan the sweetheart of the show and Josh is Flech the town's bad boy. To get back home they have to make Brynn wish come true and that is Sloan and Spencer the shows heart throb must get together. But as Brynn and Josh work together to get home, they just might learn that love is not as simple. In all the mix of plotting and planning they start to have feelings for themselves, but will that get them home? Can they rewrite the script?

Thank you To NetGalley and Dial Press for copy of this book for my honest review.

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"Prime Time Romance" presents a tribute to one of the more popular 2000's time-period shows: "Dawson’s Creek". Confession: i've never actually even seen an episode of this show, but I have been told I need to watch it!

After a random guy with bleached hair delivers a cake at midnight exactly and Brynn makes a wish to have her happily ever after.... her & her roommate Josh, are transported into a world based on her favorite teenage drama show, Dawson's Creek, which is Carson's Cove. Unable to leave until the two give the main characters the happily ever after they deserve, Brynn and Josh are forced to stick to their roles. However, as Brynn gets close to her love match, she finds that all she wants is to stick by Josh instead. I thoroughly enjoyed the small town and 2000s references, as well as it also being entertaining. It seemed real with a hint of magic in it and I loved the ending so much.

Tropes included:
◽️Small Town
✨roommates
😇90s/00s nostalgia
🪄whimsy
2️⃣ dual POV

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my review & honest opinions!

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This is my second read from this author and I was pleasantly surprised. I did enjoy this one even though I went in with skepticism because the reality tv plot didn't really grab my attention. However this was a fun little romcom and an easy read. I will say, I did not enjoy it as much as This Spells Love, which I really loved, but I will still give this one 4 stars as well!

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This is a very cute book with an interesting and unique premise. I enjoyed it and would recommend. Thank you for allowing me to read it.

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The vibes of this book are everything! Reminded me of AUSTENLAND but for DAWSON'S CREEK fans and what an absolute delight.

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Prime Time Romance was such a fun read and a love letter to mid-2000s teenage soaps (with a magical realism twist). If you loved shows like Dawson's Creek or One Tree Hill, you will most definitely love this one!

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I was more disappointed than I wanted to be with Prime Time Romance. I didn't connect with the characters, even in the romantic moments. I didn't feel like there was much emotion shown, despite a very good narration from Kristyna Ruth Zaharek and Sean Patrick Hopkins. The words didn't quite hit me the way other romance books have. There is definitely a small town feel and and the writing style makes this story is light and fluffy, so if those are points you'd like to highlight, this might just be for you!

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

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Waking up one day in your favorite TV show? Sounds like a dream! That's what happens to Brynn and her roommate, Josh, one morning. I really have mixed feelings about this. I loved the premise. I liked most of the characters. I just wanted more? More romance maybe? It was an easy, quick read. And I enjoyed watching Brynn and Josh try to navigate life as characters in a show. But, I felt like something was lacking for me and I'm not exactly sure what it was. Overall, it was cute and fun, but if you're looking for a lot of substance or romance this one may not be for you.

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This book was so adorable. I loved all the Easter eggs for the 90s teen shows. Theresa romance was very predictable but it worked here.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.

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Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb is the kind of book that’s perfect for when you want a cute, feel-good romance with just the right amount of drama! The story follows Lila, who works at a TV network and ends up falling for someone totally unexpected, her new coworker, Max. But of course, things get complicated, especially when their personal lives start to mix with their professional ones.

What I really liked about this book is how easy it is to get wrapped up in the characters’ lives. Lila is relatable, funny, and a little awkward in the best way. Max is charming and mysterious, but not in a way that feels overdone. The chemistry between them is really good, and the way their relationship builds feels natural and real. There’s definitely some tension and back-and-forth, but that’s what makes it fun!

The pacing is quick, and there’s just the right balance of romance, work drama, and self-discovery. It’s not overly complicated, but it’s full of those little moments that make you smile and root for the couple. The secondary characters are fun too, adding a little extra humor and depth to the story.

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