Prime Time Romance is a fun read! Fans of 2000s TV shows will really love. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group, Random House and Dial Press Trade Paperback for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. The book is expected to come out on September 3, 2024.

Wow! What a fun, nostalgic and unique book. A must read for fans of magical realism and all the team Pacey girls out there. Thanks to NetGalley for this advanced copy.

4.5⭐️

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed "Prime Time Romance" by Kate Robb and would highly recommend it to fans of Ashley Poston. The mix of magical realism, contemporary themes, and romance made for a fun and engaging read. The characters were well-developed and relatable, particularly Josh who was incredibly sweet and supportive. Brynn's character, although making questionable choices at times, added depth to the story.

The concept of being transported into a favorite TV show to give the love interests a happy ending was unique and captivating. The dynamic between Brynn and Josh as they navigate this new world together being roommates that are practically strangers made this fun watching them grow and work thru this together.

While I wished the story was a bit longer to allow for more scenes and build-up, and found the pace to be a bit too fast it did keep me engaged throughout. Kate Robb's writing style is engaging and I look forward to seeing what she writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and Dial Press Publishing for providing me with an advanced reader copy. My review is honest and voluntary.

Prime Time Romance is the second book by Kate Robb, and the second I’ve read. This book brought back a lot of 90’s tv drama nostalgia and I had a lot of fun reading it! It was a cute romance if you’re looking for something to cleanse your palette!

Prime Time Romance’s teaser really grabbed me as I just love the shows of the late 90s/00s that gripped me as a teenager and the story promised to revisit a fictional town just like one I watched regularly (and even rewatched as a adult!) My overall thoughts on this book were it was good, and I would rate 3 stars. It held my attention but I wasn’t stuck turning page after page. The characters were a little flat, and I felt the relationship was a bit rushed and I couldn’t follow along as easily as I had hoped. It may be the way it was done, the traveling to this fictional town and not having a way out. Thanks NetGalley for providing me an ARC in advance for my personal opinions in my review!

This book was really cute! I loved that they were in a Gilmore Girls-like beach town! I thought the story was sweet for Brynn and Josh and I liked that this book was different than a typical romcom. I thought it felt a little bit rushed at times but overall, I had fun reading it!

Prime Time Romance is typically not the kind of book that I would usually read, but I was pleasantly surprised and was so thankful that I was approved to read this story! Kate Robb did an excellent job of weaving outlandish and romance, leaving behind a beautiful romcom that had me laughing and kicking my feet simultaneously. It gives off Schmigadoon vibes if you know what I'm saying. I could see this being a new adaptation on the horizon!

Thank you to Random House Publishing and Netgalley for allowing me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

I won't even lie, this is not the kind of story that I would typically choose to read, but for whatever reason, the description intrigued me and I decided to give it a shot.

Brynn, the FMC, was a relatable character, and almost logical to a fault. I say this because despite how ridiculous the whole "Carson's Cove" fiasco seems, she is determined to let logic and reason drive her actions and decisions, as opposed to her heart and her own needs.

Josh, the MMC, was incredibly lovable. From the start, it's pretty obvious that he's got a soft spot for Brynn and wants what's best for her. His priority isn't just getting back home, it's also keeping Brynn safe.

I'm not going to spoil the premise of the story here, but let's just say that it's one big adventure. It takes a while (longer than I'd prefer) for Brynn to recognize what's been right in front of her for so long, a.k.a. Josh, and even once she acknowledges and gives into her feelings for him, she still lets logic drive her decisions.

I did like the inclusion of the proverbial "villain" of the story, although his redemption arc left something to be desired. It added a certain dimension to the story that would've otherwise been a rom-com-esque plot.

4.3 ⭐️

After reading This Spells Love, I automatically added Prime Time Romance to by TBR. Romance with a hint of the magical is absolutely one of my favorite types of books to read, and Kate Robb does not disappoint! Prime Time Romance is funny, sweet, and adorably nostalgic. The writing was captivating, and I could not put it down! I loved everything about this book, and I can't wait to see what Kate Robb comes up with next.

I highly recommend this book if you enjoy cute, steamy romance, early 2000's teen soaps, and a touch of magic.

This book fulfilled all of my high school 90's/2000's nostalgia. It gives vibes from Dawsons Creek and all my favorite cheesy sitcoms. The romance between Brynn and Josh was the perfect speed and left me satisfied at the end. It might have been nice to get an update on Luce and Spencer in real life. Overall, I'd give this book 3.5-4 stars and recommend to anyone who loves a good rom-com.

I have not reviewed this book socially yet, but I just finished and absolutely loved it! I was A big fan of the authors first book, and this follow up did not disappoint! I loved The plot and the ending was perfect and sweet. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

This was such a cute and sweet read, loved the setting and how the story developed. Easy quick read, super exited to see what else this author has up her sleeve

Prime Time Romance is a fun and nostalgic trip down memory lane. Brynn and her roommate Josh are swept away with a wish all the way back to Carson’s Cove (think Dawson’s Creek) and no one is going anywhere until everyone’s favorite character (now being played by Brynn) gets her happy ending, darn it!

I think we’ve all had a show we’ve loved so, so much that either ends in an unsatisfying way or perhaps ends on a cliffhanger due to cancelation or some other circumstance. We’ve all wondered what would have happened. What would you do if YOU could go and live that character’s life to the ending they deserve?

I loved the Easter eggs hidden throughout the book for various shows I watched in high school and college. While Brynn lived vicariously in Sloan’s shoes I thought about living in Carrie Bradshaw’s or Felicity’s. Like This Spells Love, this book is an easy, smooth read with a perfect amount of spice.

If you’re looking to take a break from reality, stroll down memory lane and live in someone else’s shoes for a few days, I recommend Prime Time Romance.

Millennial nostalgia wins again!

“Prime Time Romance” is a light fun romance with a touch of magic. The story follows Brynn and Josh (I see that nod to Joshua Jackson’s character Pacey, town bad boy from capeside) as they try to navigate their way through the show “Carson’s Cove” when Brynn’s birthday wish somehow lands them there. If you enjoyed teen dramas in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, you’ll enjoy reading this novel and trying to place the different scenes, characters, and locations in your favorite shows.

“It’s got the magic of Carson’s Cove baked right into it. It’s bigger than you and me. It’s made of whimsy and suspension of belief, that same television magic that keeps you glued to your television each week.“

After a wish on a cake Brynn and her roommate find themselves transported into her favorite television show, and their role- give the main character of the show what she deserves. The perfect happily ever.

This magical realism book was a super cute, quick read for what I needed on a Friday night. It’s predictable and great for millennials who grew up with that comfort show of One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek etc.

Brynn has sworn off love after she didn't realize her husband divorced her at age 27. She had to get a roommate, Josh, to help afford her mortgage afterward. To help dwell in her heartbreak, she binge watches episodes of her favorite teenage drama where everything works out perfectly every episode. On her birthday, she makes a wish that her life was more like that... the next day she and Josh wake up as stars of the show.

LOVE Kate Robbs writing! This was so cute and cozy. It felt like the time was flying and things were resolved at the end so quickly. I would've loved if there was more time to focus on and develop the romance and I would've loved to see more about what life was like after they returned. Overall a really wonderful read and I'll definitely be picking up any future books!

After her divorce, Brynn has been finding comfort in her favorite teen drama, Carson’s Cove, which suffered from an abrupt and unfinished ending. On her birthday, her roommate Josh joins for a binge session until they’re interrupted by a mystery slice of cake with a candle already in it. Brynn’s wish for a happily ever after has large ramifications as her and Josh wake up the next morning in the fictional town of her favorite show, and they’re expected to pick up where the show left off and deliver the main characters happy ending.

This book was a ton of fun and reminded me a lot of ‘Teen Beach Movie’ from Disney Channel. Josh, considering he accidentally got swept into this situation, is a whole lot nicer about it than I would be. I enjoyed watching Brynn and Josh’s relationship evolve and the parallel storyline of Sloan (Brynn) and Fletch (Josh) coming to realize that what was in the past doesn’t have to determine their futures.

Fans of alternate realities will have a lot of fun with this one!

‘Prime Time Romance’ releases on September 3rd, 2024, and is available for preorder wherever you get your books now.

Brynn and Josh are roommates from convenience. Brynn life is a bit of a mess when her friends don't seem to remember her own birthday. She makes a wish on her candles and wakes up to a whole fictional world. Both Josh and Brynn wind up in her comfort show, Carson's Cove, playing as the main characters.

A very fun unique concept and a light fluffy read. I wish that they had dove into the characters chemistry more even before landing in Carson's Cove we did not learn too much about their coexistence, so their relationship was a bit odd to me. Plus I had a very hard time connecting with the characters.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fast-paced, fun read about Brynn and Josh, roommates magically transported and forced to take on the roles of Sloan (girl next door) and Fletcher (bad boy), characters in a teen drama called Carson's Cove after Brynn's birthday wish goes wrong. To get home, they must give the show its happy-ever-after ending after being canceled on a cliffhanger.

I was pleasantly surprised when Brynn and Josh ended up in present-day Carson's Cove. It felt like a reunion episode with what the characters had been up to and while looking back not everything was as it seemed. I enjoyed Brynn and Josh's chemistry and the support they had for each other while navigating personal struggles. I would not have mind if the book was a bit longer to enjoy their interactions more.

My millennial heart was swooning from the amount of 90/00's teen drama Easter eggs throughout the book. Anyone with a teen drama as their comfort show will love this book.

Tropes:
Dual POV
Roommates to lovers
Forced proximity.
Small town romance

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group and Kate Robb for the ARC of Prime Time Romance.