"Prime Time Romance" by Kate Robb is a delightful and whimsical romantic comedy that will charm readers with its clever premise and endearing characters. Robb's storytelling shines as she takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the world of a beloved 2000s teen soap opera, Carson's Cove, while adding her own twist of romance and humor.

At the heart of the story is Brynn, a newly divorced woman who finds herself transported into the world of Carson's Cove, where she must navigate the complexities of love and relationships alongside her roommate, Josh. As they take on the roles of Sloan and Fletch from the soap opera, Brynn and Josh discover unexpected feelings for each other that challenge the boundaries between fiction and reality.

What sets "Prime Time Romance" apart is its inventive premise and lighthearted humor. Robb expertly blends elements of romance, comedy, and drama to create a captivating story that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

With its charming characters and heartfelt themes of love and self-discovery, "Prime Time Romance" is a delightful escape into the world of television romance. Robb's witty dialogue and clever plot twists make this a must-read for fans of romantic comedies.

What a cute and heart warming romance book. As I was reading, the town described almost reminded me of One Tree Hill vibes…all that was missing was a car garage.

If you are in the mood for a warm, easy to read romance book, this is it.

I really enjoyed this book!!! Kate Robb definitely put a lot of thought into writing Prime Time Romance. It felt like a mix of Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, and Gilmore Girls all rolled into one, mixed with magic and love! I know that growing up, I had always wished that I could be immersed in the world of my favorite TV shows, so this was a cute little taste of what that would be like. I appreciated the adorable town descriptions, the easily-picturable characters, and the “ah-yes, relatable” episode moments, but also appreciated that the author added in her own flare using the main character storylines and side characters. I would totally recommend this book to anyone who enjoys small town romance books/television/movies!

Thank you to Kate Robb, NetGalley, & Penguin Random House for allowing me to read an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This was a cute little story. I loved the beginning and it started out strong but then I felt kinda of bored in the middle. It picked up a bit at the end because I wanted to see how everything played out.

I did like the two main characters and their love story but it felt kind of rushed and the spicy scene felt rushed as well lol.

Read if you like-
✿ dual POV
✿ 2000s drama romance shows
✿ a lil spice
✿ small town vibes
✿ magic realism

Thanks netgalley for the arc! This book release Sept 3, 2024

I absolutely loved This Spells Love last year and now Kate Robb is back and better than ever with a book that will make you feel all kind of nostalgia.

After a magical birthday wish is made, Brynn and her roommate Josh end up in her fav cancelled tv show Carson’s Cove. The show may not have received its happy ending but Brynn and Josh have to make sure it does before they can return home.

This book is so darn funny! I loved that the characters couldn’t curse and the banter was perfection. The magical realism requires a stretch of the imagination but everything ended up being explained really well. This one will be great for 90s teens or anyone who has a fav show!
Highly recommend

4.25 stars

This was a really cute, interesting book. I loved all the Dawsons creek/CW teen drama vibes. The idea of waking up in one of my favorite tv shows as the main character is so funny and I really enjoyed how everything was just a little too perfect. Seeing all the tv moments play out in “real life” (for the book characters at least) was really fun.
I felt like I didn’t get a super deep sense of who the main characters were as people because there was so much focus on the characters they were pretending to be but I did enjoy them and thought they had a really good connection. I loved the tension between them and all their sweet little moments.
I thought this was a fun concept for a book and I really enjoyed reading it!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dial Press for the ARC!!

This was a very interesting read

Brynn-MFC
Josh- MMC

Brynn is newly divorced and lives with a roommate (Josh)


Its nostalgia is what helped me get through the plot switch. (Ending up in her favorite TV show)
They were trapped in the tv show and had to find a way out

She fell for her roommate, they ended up falling in love.

It was overall a well written book with a do good feel good meaning

This book can be described as cute and swoon worthy. It was a nice pallet cleanser from my normal high spice and high drama titles. It follows Josh and Brynn through a magical night of being trapped in Brynn's favorite show, Carson's Cove. It was cute to see all the references to shows like the vampire diaries, Riverdale, One tree hill, Dawson's creek and Buffy. I can't say I'd pick this book up again BUT it was definitely incredibly cute for a one time read.

I loved this, I thought it was the perfect balance of fantastical and cheesy and romantic. Such a treat of a book, even better than Kate Robb’s last book. Such a fluffy escape with a wonderful will-they-won’t-they story. Highly recommend it!

Thank you so much to Madison at Dial Press Marketing, Kate Robb, Random House Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the advanced copy! Prime Time Romance is available September 3rd, 2024!

Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and Kate Robb for the early access copy of Prime Time Romance.

Kate Robb, you hooked me as a reader. Prime Time Romance follows Brynn and Josh. Brynn is newly divorced, about to turn thirty, and wishing for a life as predictable and pleasant as the one in her favorite TV show's Carson's Cove. Josh is Brynn's new roommate who worked with her brother as a bartender. Josh is dealing with his own grief and keeps to himself with Brynn until the night of her birthday when a surprise cake arrives and turns both of their world's upside down. When Brynn and Josh wake up as characters in Carson Cove and a storyline they are meant to follow, all they hope for is to find a way back home. But, when real feelings start to develop, they must figure out how to stay on script. With sly references (that are amazingly listed at the end of the book) and an intriguing group of secondary characters, this story pulls the reader in.

Pleasantville meets Dawsons creek with a hint of the Good Place. I "fudging" loved this story.

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to review this ARC.

I started reading this book when I was feeling extremely low, and I was looking for something lighthearted and uncomplicated. Thank goodness I had this book available. As a fan of the 90s teen dramas, I felt right at home. I'm okay with a bit of magic, and this story was easy to fall into, but I felt the character of Sheldon was a bit of a stretch for me. I think the story would have flowed a bit easier without him and with a little mystery around how things happened. How he made things happen wasn't explained, and I would have liked it if he wasn't even there.

Overall, I enjoyed the story and the easter eggs throughout. I needed a story to take me away from reality for a little bit, and Katie Robb's book did just that.

This was cute! I have seen TV shoes or movies that follow this trope but was unsure how it would work in a book. It absolutely delivered! I’ve felt stuck in the predictable romance cycle but this was a breath of fresh air. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

This was such a fun read! Literally magical! I thought that this book was so relatable especially Brynn. I loved that she imagined this perfect scenario in her head to then start realizing everything she thought she wanted was happening with Josh unexpectedly. So cute and fun especially the nods to some of my favorite shows growing up!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for giving me early access to this book! All opinions are my own.

I absolutely LOVED this book. I did not want to put it down! Such a cute romance perfect for fans of classic teenage drama shows. If you’re looking for a cozy romance with a happily ever after trope then this is the book for you.

If you are a die hard 90’s romcom fan then this book is for you. It transforms you back to a time where all you want to do is hangout with your favorite tv personalities and know their characters on a deeper level. It’s cute, lovable and oh so swoon worthy. Highly recommend this book as a lighthearted love story.

This was a super fun read! A little cheesy and a little nostalgic. It definitely was not groundbreaking but I enjoyed reading it and would suggest it to someone looking for a quick and lighthearted read.

Trying to escape her failed marriage, Brynn found just the right distraction. Waking up in her favorite tv show Carson’s Cove, in place of fan favorite character Sloan. Brynn begins working on giving Sloan the ending she never had with the hope of also finding her own happily ever after with Spencer (Sloan’s love interest). Only to find out that Spencer is nothing but a pretty face and that love was only a few steps from her bedroom down the hall with new roommate Josh.

I absolutely love this book, such a page turner, couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Kate Robb for the chance to read and review an early copy.

This book was such a fun and nostalgic read for girls of the 90s who fell in love with the heartthrobs of TV dramas! The story line felt so unique, even though so many of the elements were borrowed from familiar sources. You’ll absolutely want the fairytale ending at the end of this book! The plot twist definitely came out of nowhere and I did think there could have been a little bit more build up in the beginning. I also would’ve liked more of Josh’s perspective at the end as the story wraps up. Overall, this is a solid 4 star romance that I will definitely be recommending!

This book was such a cool concept. It’s something I’ve never seen before and I was immediately hooked. While reading this I felt like I was watching a rom com, which is the best feeling. I really enjoyed this authors writing style as well. I’ll be looking out for more of her books. I recommend if you’re looking for something light and fluffy.

I thought the premise of this book was unique but it was honestly pretty predictable. Still a fun and enjoyable read and a sweet romance! Thank to NetGalley for the arc