I really enjoyed This Spells Love, so I was excited to get the ARC of Prime Time Romance.
Prime Time Romance Is another quirky story with a little magical realism. It is cheesier than This Spells Love but I liked the concept of getting transported into your favorite comfort teen drama to give it the ending it deserved.
While it didn’t quite live up to This Spells Love, it was a quick and fun read. 3.5 stars

3.5 ⭐️

Summary: Brynn makes a wish on her thirtieth birthday to achieve her happily ever after. The wish transports her and her roommate, Josh, into the fictional small town of her favorite sitcom, Carson’s Cove.

While I enjoyed the concept of this novel, the romance felt like it went from zero to 100 way too quickly. There wasn’t much of a beginning to establish feelings between the main characters before they found themselves in Carson’s Cove.

Still, it was a light and fun read, which was what I was looking for.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC of this novel!

I absolutely adored this book! I cannot wait to have a physical copy. This is just the perfect fluffy romance book I was looking for!

A nice, fun, and easy read. Everyone has their favorite tv show and can only imagine what it would be like to live in that world. This book puts it in real world views that not everything can and should be perfect. What you always wanted might not be best for you. This book teaches that it is important to remeber your needs and wants change as you grow up, and it is important to grow. A great message with great characters

This was a super easy read. I enjoy the nostalgic feel of binge watching my favourite comfort tv show and imagining what it would be like to get stuck in the show. Would it live up to the hype of my head. The romance was sweet and predictable but that's what I loved about this book. It was exactly what I wanted from the comfort read.

"Prime Time Romance" by Kate Robb is a delectable confection of a romance novel that will leave readers swooning with delight. Robb effortlessly transports readers into the glitz and glamour of the television industry, where love blossoms amidst the bright lights and behind-the-scenes drama.

With its irresistible blend of romance, humor, and heartwarming moments, "Prime Time Romance" is a delightful read that will leave readers smiling long after they've turned the final page. Robb has crafted a gem of a novel that proves love is always in style, no matter the setting.

After finishing and loving This Spells Love, I was so excited to read another from Kate Robb, and this one was adorable too.
The premise was so nostalgic for me, it definitely took me back to the early 2000s tv dramas (think One Tree Hill or the OC.)
Brynn & Josh end up in the world of her favorite teen drama and to get back to the real world they have to help the characters get their happily ever after, after the show was cancelled, such a cute premise.

I was a big fan of Dawsons Creek back in the day so when I read the description for this book, I immediately requested it. This reminded me a lot of the movie "Pleasantville," and I enjoyed all the quirky small-town characters come to life from Brynn's favorite show. However, and maybe this was part of the point, it felt a bit creepy at times. Sheldon especially... And it was a little hard for me to buy how the characters in this town (yes, I know they are fictional) buy that Brynn and Josh are Sloan and Spencer. For some of those reasons, it fell a little short for me; I would give it 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. But despite that I thought this was a mostly very fun romcom and I would be interested to read what this author comes out with next.

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press, and Kate Robb for allowing me to read this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a very easy romance book! I thought the concept was cute, and loved the overall idea that things that used to look "perfect" are allowed to change as you as a person change too. The pacing was a little off for me, but overall it was a quick enjoyable romance.

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb stars Brynn as a recent divorcée who finds comfort in a Dawson’s Creek style teen drama called Carson’s Cove. She’s watched (and rewatched) it countless times. Brynn loves the consistency of the show, you always know what you are going to get and everything always works out. The only thing she doesn’t like about it is the ending. The show’s 5th season ended on a cliffhanger and then was cancelled.

On her 30th birthday, Brynn makes a wish. Then wakes up to find herself and her roommate, Josh, have been transported to Carson’s Cove. In order to get back home, they need to embody two of the town’s characters and give the show the happy ending it deserves. But what happens when Brynn’s happy ending doesn’t align with Carson’s Cove’s?

This book was full of magical whimsy and tons of nostalgic Easter eggs to 90’s and 00’s era teen dramas. Overall, it was an enjoyable book. It started out well, but lost steam somewhere in the middle. The chemistry between Brynn and Josh was okay, but wasn’t great. I didn’t really feel connected to the characters. Prior to finding themselves in Carson’s Cove, Brynn and Josh didn’t seem to have any relationship or connection beyond being roommates who worked opposite schedules. So their relationship jumping to “love” within the short period of time felt a bit rushed.

I still enjoyed the read and would rate it at a solid 3 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was surprisingly a really fun read. I didn't really know what I was getting into when I started reading (I hadn't read the synopsis, but knew I liked her first book, so I went for it).

In the beginning I wasn't sure how I felt about the Pleasantville inspired plot, but it worked and it was such a fun, quick romantic story. I read it in a day as I found myself immersed in the story and wanting to see what happened next. Lots of fun nods to teen TV dramas, so if you grew up loving Buffy, Dawson's Creek, Vampire Diaries etc, then this is totally for you!

I’m obsessed with the concept of cute rom com with a full on evil villain manipulating the outcome, and this book definitely delivered on that. it felt like an Emily Henry book meets a Disney Channel Original Movie. 10/10 more rom coms need little vindictive bleach blonde henchmen messing up the love story.

Thanks to Netgalley & Random House Publishing Group for the E-ARC! This was so cute!! Loved the characters & the magical realism! New favorite author.

Calling all Millenials! This is a must read for anyone who couldn't wait to see what happened with Dawson, Joey, and Pacey each week on Dawson's Creek. In Prime Time Romance, a woman obsessed with a Dawson's Creek-esque show magically ends up inserted into it, but not as it was then - as it is now (or would be if it hadn't been cancelled!). Oh, and she just happens to take her (hot but largely unfamiliar) roommate with her (it works, trust me). What a fun premise for a romance!

I had so much fun reading this book - it truly felt like I was in on the joke of what it would be like to be in the made up town. No cursing! Characters who can't change (even though they are real people and a little growth or depth might actually exist)! Falling for your TV heartthrob crush! It truly was just so much fun. It does have a smidge of magical thrown in, but it's not over the top - it adds to the 'wink and a nod' that the author is going for.

This was a great brain candy book, and the dedication to Pacey and that dang sweater is SPOT ON. Super fun read.

Thank you to @thedialpress and @netgalley for this e-arc book. All thoughts are my own.

Brynn is recently divorced, so on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, knees deep in her comfort show, when a birthday cake surprise shows up on her and her roommates’ doorstep. Since her favorite show ended on a major cliffhanger after five seasons, she wishes that she and they get a happy-ever-after.

The next morning, she wakes up, and it isn’t her apartment. Turns out she’s actually in her favorite show, and her roommate Josh is there too. Except their not Brynn and Josh, they’re Sloan and Spencer. Now they have to decide if they’re going to stick to the script, especially when they’re not supposed to end up together but are quickly developing feelings, or go for real love.


This book was a light and fluffy romcom and I did enjoy it. It did feel a little familiar to me, much in a way that it felt similar to another new release, but not so much so that I hated it. This book was still warm and cozy just how I like my romcoms, it was maybe a little on the cozier side than I tend to lean towards. Despite not being my favorite read of the year, I still found this book to possess a certain magical quality to it and gave me some serious nostalgia. Familiar tropes and books aren’t necessarily bad, nor is there anything wrong with them, they can be like warm hugs, and I think that this book is going to be just that. I really enjoyed that this book was dual point of view, this is my favorite way to enjoy romance books especially. It really helps get me in the right frame of mind and wrap my head around the story.

This book also made me think about cake in a different way, and if someone shows up on my doorstep at midnight, I’m throwing it away!

3.5 Stars rounded to 4

What a cute story! I am living for all the Dawson’s and Buffy and Chad Michael Murray Easter eggs. That made it fun! I felt like some parts were a bit rushed around the end but overall I really enjoyed reading this one! Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to review!

What a lovely trip down memory lane, this story felt like reliving your days watching teen dramas
But this time, you get the inside scoop on what really goes down inside the small screen. And happily ever after doesn't always play out how it's scripted.

Willfully suspend your disbelief and follow this multi-faceted "will they, wont they" love story.

A perfect follow up to This Spells Love; I think I liked this even better! Kate Robb is shaping up to be an author I MUST have on my TBR shelf!

“Prime Time Romance” intertwines the allure of nostalgic television with the complexities of modern love and self-discovery. As Brynn navigates the aftermath of divorce and the uncertainty of her thirties, readers are invited on a whimsical journey where wishes come true in the most unexpected ways. Author Kate Robb’s narrative balances humor, romance, and relatability, drawing readers into Brynn’s world as she navigates being sucked into her favorite TV show, Carson’s Cove.

After loving Robb's This Spells Love AND being a huge fan of Dawson's Creek back in the day, I was really excited to read this novel. As a sweet rom com following Brynn and Josh as they wake up in Carson's Cove, you have to suspend all belief here. If you can, you'll really enjoy this book. It lacked a little depth, but as a quick escape, it definitely checked all the boxes! A special thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Oh the nostalgic vibes I got from this book!! The comfort of that classic TV show! I found the characters in this book lovable! I do wish there was a little more angst & longing, I think with a little more depth there the story would have made you crave their HEA a little more!