Absolutely love this story. Brynn and Josh’s adventure is a beautiful story on looking to the future instead of looking back. The writing is engaging and I had a hard time putting it down to do real life. Absolutely would recommend to anyone who loves romance but also to those who have lost so deeply and need to find a way to live again.

Really enjoyed this book. It was a little slow moving in the beginning but really pulled you into the Carson’s cove world. It was very relatable to be Brynn and have a favorite show and always wish for an alternate ending. All because we think we know better than the writer. I loved the bond between Josh and Brynn. They found out more about themselves but also their friendship. In the end we find that things aren’t always as they seem and to be brave and speak your truth because things always find a way of working out in the end. Thank you for letting me read this early.

So cute and nostalgic. I loved all the TV magic that was woven into the story. It was giving me all the classic teen drama vibes and I ate up every second of it. The romance at the heart was okay - not quite as swoony as the iconic couples they're referencing but enjoyable. If you also grew up on the classic CW (and sometimes pre CW) teen dramas of the early and mid '00s, you won't want to miss this.

This was for fans of the WB and more specifically Dawson's Creek. It was an homage to it really and I really enjoyed it for that.
I mean who wasn't team Pacey, right? It was cute and had a time travel type of aspect to it which I enjoyed as well.

OKAY DAWSON’S CREEK INSPO! If you loved Dawson’s Creek, you’ll love this romcom. There’s some magical realism at play here as the two main characters wake up as characters on Carson’s Cove, the female lead’s favorite show growing up. They’re tasked with finishing what never came to be, helping the lead to finally land her crush. Except, maybe she doesn’t like him so much after all?

This one was SO FUN! Definitely check it out!

3 stars.

Roommates Brynn and Josh get stuck in Brynn’s favorite TV show that was cancelled on a cliff hanger. Now they need to make sure the show gets the ending it was “meant” to in order to get back to real life.

So, if you watched Dawson’s Creek or One Tree Hill, this book will hit with a ton of nostalgia. I was a huge fan of those shows and I really loved all the Easter eggs. That was probably my favorite part.

The elements of the book that didn’t click for me is while I get there is an element of magical realism where you just accept that something is happening. It kind of bothered me that I don’t get how this all occurred. Also, I don’t know if I bought into the romance as much by the end. It just feels like we missed a step and it could been more gradual.

I think overall this book was enjoyable but not sure I’d re-read it.
Thank you to NetGalley for e-ARC,

This was my first novel by Kate Robb. This book funny and had me hooked from the beginning. I loved the back and forth banter. If her writing in her other books is like it is in Prime Time Romance, then I'll be reading more of her books. This book brought me back to my teens and gave me Dawson's Creek meets Pleasantville vibes. I'm always good for a rom com but this one really hit the spot.

Rarely, do I root for the enemies in the story but at times I was doing just that in this book. Josh and Brynns chemistry was phenomenal and I was rooting for them throughout the book.

Brynn moves in with Josh since she's fresh off of a divorce and needs a new start and cut down on the bills. They both get transported into her favorite teenage soap opera. You know soaps aww always full of drama.

Of your looking for a lighthearted and funny read then this is it.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the copy. Prime Time Romance follows Brynn a 30 year old divorcee whose life is not what she pictured. Brynn has been dependent on her comfort show, Carson’s Cove, to keep her going. On the night of her 30th birthday, she receives a cake and makes a wish. The next morning Brynn and Josh, her roommate, wake up in Carson’s Cove. Brynn finally has the chance for a happy ending. I had a tough time starting, but once Brynn and Josh were in Carson’s Cove it was more interesting. I enjoyed the small town vibes of the book. I do feel like the ending was rushed.

3.5/5 ⭐️ This was a cute magical book, I love the idea of falling into my favorite tv show and living in that world. This book reminded me a lot of Ashley Poston in terms of the magical elements that drives the plot. I do think that the characters were in love fairly quickly and I wish it had dragged out a little more. I thought the world they fell into was fun, but I didn’t feel invested in what they were trying to do. Definitely great if you need a light, fluffy read!

If you are looking for an adorable rom-com, look no further. "Prime Time Romance" is the magical story of your dreams., if you dream would be to teleport into your favorite teen show.

It was a really fun read and hit right in the nostalgia for Brynn as she is forced to navigate her way through her all-time favorite show. Along for the ride is Josh, her real-life roommate. Growing up in the 90s and watching "Pleasantville," this book gave me my own nostalgic feels as well.

Thank you NetGalley and Dial Press Trade Paperback for gifting me this whimsical ARC. I definitely enjoyed it and look forward to more books by Kate Robb in the future.

Thank you netgalley and Dial Press for the arc!!!

I flew through this one!! I never wanted to stop reading and was interested from the first page. There were so many pop culture references in this book. I didn’t know what they were from but I knew they were a reference! This book had such simple writing and easy to follow language that made me love this book more. I also didn’t have problems with either character either! Brynn is spunky and knows what she wants out of life and has expectancy about her favorite tv show. But when transported to that world she realizes her love was right before her very eyes. Josh is amazing! I cant tell you how many times I swooned when he entered the picture or about the things that he said. I loved him dearly! He is willing to protect those he cares about and will do anything he needs to to make Brynn happy.

This book isn’t all sunshine or rainbows either. This goes about learning how to love and feel things. It was perfect! I definitely recommend this!! Just to have a good time.

4.50/5⭐️

I loved This Spells Love by Robb and the romance with a dash of magic. I was wholeheartedly ready to dive back in for more romance magic. This time we have a newly divorced almost 30 woman named Brynn and her hot bartender roommate Josh who somehow end up magicked into her favorite comfort watch. Think of it like you get magically transported into Dawson's Creek and have to become Joey. The idea was cute and I liked the growth journeys they each had to take. I especially liked looking at a show you watched in your teens with new adult eyes and going oh, some of the things the good girls did were actually quite mean to the other girl. It didn't make that next step that was very clear - the girl they had as their enemy seems to be the only person of color and maybe that's why she was cast into that role but she's actually great if you weren't being racist about it? Didn't get there but it was very close.

I liked the idea, I don't think it stuck the landing. I was into the romance with Josh but they didn't actually spend enough time together in the story. It was an almost but not quite there kind of story to me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Prime Time Romance is out now.

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb is a fun, feel-good rom-com set in the world of TV production. The story follows two rival producers who are forced to collaborate, sparking a mix of witty banter, romantic tension, and unexpected emotions. Robb’s characters are engaging, and the fast-paced plot keeps readers entertained from start to finish. It’s a perfect light-hearted read for fans of workplace romance with a dash of humor and heart.

Such magical book!! The way the author write this fictional show made it seem so realistic. I really liked Brynn and Josh. If you’re a 2000’s nostalgic lover, it’s perfect!

This is a fun premise! I was definitely picturing Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill while reading this. I loved the idea of our characters going into the show to give it the ending the fans all wanted. Highly recommend!

1 MILLION STARS!! I absolutely adored it❤️

I LOVED Kate's first book This Spells Love so I had very high expectations for this one and she absolutely met them! I want to crawl into this book and live there the way Brynn and Josh wound up in the world of her favorite tv series -- but with no changes(:

Prime Time Romance is so much fun and very nostalgic if you grew up on 90s-2000s teen tv shows. Josh is the perfect leading man, cast as the hot bad boy bartender from the show but also in his real life it's not too far off the mark. Brynn is cast as her favorite character, the town sweetheart who never got the ending she deserved - i.e. ending up with the teen heartthrob next door. The town of Carson's Cove is exactly how it is on screen but Brynn's finding that that may not be as perfect as she used to believe. I like how the book criticizes the aspects of teen dramas that are problematic and aims to fix them but still emphasizes the good parts and how important comfort shows/movies/books are for people.

I honestly loved the beginning of this story which takes place in 'the real world' and the interaction between Brynn and Josh because it had me immediately rooting for them. Brynn's been feeling down since her divorce and has barely noticed her roommate Josh until he helps her get home one night from the bar he works at. When they wake up in Carson's Cove, they're not exactly strangers but also can't really be considered friends. I liked seeing their relationship grow and it does so pretty quickly since they've both been magically transported into the world of a tv show. There's also a lot of growth for Brynn as a character which I always love to see. The dual POV is perfect but I do wish we got Josh's POV at the end. I get why we didn't but I just like to see the ending from both perspectives. I find that a lot of teen tv shows have a "lesson" they teach with each episode and this book had that same kind of vibe overall which I thought was cool.

Honestly, I just really loved it and would 100% recommend to any romance readers who loved shows like Dawson's Creek, Beverly Hills 90210, The O.C., Riverdale, etc. Kate references these and more. As a fan of each of them, I can say that I was definitely feeling nostalgic and will likely go binge watch one of them for the millionth time now!!

I received a digital ARC from The Dial Press via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Published on 9/3/24, Prime Time Romance is out in the world and ready for you to buy, borrow, read, listen, etc. (:

I would daydream about being transported into my favorite shows as a teen so this would’ve been *chefs kiss* for me!

The book was paced fantastically. I’m also obsessed with the grumpy x sunshine trope!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book!

This is a wild concept! Brynn makes a wish on a mysterious birthday cake and somehow finds herself in the middle of her favorite 2000’s teen soap. Will she get the ending she deserves or will it be angst ridden? I think you can guess the answer! This was really just pure fun!
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Thank you #randomhouse and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

this one just gave me all the warm & fuzzies! it was a perfect rom-com with a uniquely entertaining storyline, and characters that I was routing for from the very start. I would definitely recommend this one if you’re looking for a light/fun read or if you’re a Dawson’s Creek fan!

ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.

“If we're going to get trapped in some nonexistent dimension, I feel we could have done a lot worse.”

I would like to thank Random House, Dial Press, and Netgalley for a copy of this eARC. I do not know what I expected when I requested this book but it is chaos in the best way. As someone who has watched almost every small town drama series of the 2000's/2010's, I felt like I was dropped into some weird combination of Tree Hill, Stars Hallow, and Mystic Falls.

This book is paranormal romance while also not being paranormal? Stick with me now.

We end up transported to a picture perfect town by means of a birthday cake and a wish, where newly divorced Brynn and her roommate Josh are being told by the forever "extra" of her favorite 2000's TV show that their names are no longer their names, and that the people in the town don't realize that the two are now changelings, substituted for Carson's Cove's beloved wallflower Sloan, and the degenerate bartender Spencer (aka Fletch).

Did I lose you yet? Are we confused enough? Good, I promise its a glorious disarray that will have you questioning if you're in the twilight zone, but like... in the best way? Do I fully remember all of the details of this book? No. But I sure do remember the cringe worthy flash mob (you know, those random musical episodes we all hate) and good girl falling for the bad boy bartender over the towns beloved football star.

I rated this three stars at first and now as I am reminiscing while writing this, I'm bumping it up to four stars. It was just goofy and fun, and didn't take itself to seriously. I think it gave it three stars because half the time I felt lost in the chaos, and was left with far too many questions on how it all worked, and what this world actually was. But at the end of the day, I don't need all the answers to have a good time, and I rate on vibes, so the smile I am sporting at the moment deserves that extra star.

This has been a far from educational review and I gave absolutely no substantial description of the story or the characters, but I feel like that's because it just needs to be experienced first hand. Begging you to pick up this book that will make you feel nostalgic of your old Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill or Vampire Diaries obsession like me.