This book follows Brynn, newly divorced who is on the brisk of her thirtieth birthday. She is tired of heartbreak in her life but at least she is able to binge watch her favorite comfort show, Carson's Cove. She lives with her roommate, Josh who is a bartender and mostly keeps to himself until he's dragged into a wish that Brynn makes on her birthday eve to ensure a happily-ever-after. But little does she think that she would end up in her own rom-com within Carson's Cove.

I thought this was such a cute lighthearted romance. It truly felt like I was apart of a rom-com movie of some sort. It gave me Teen Beach Movie vibes, especially with the female main character getting stuck in her favorite teen show. This book felt very nostalgic in a way, for that reason.

There was comedic timing and slight banter between the 2 main characters and I loved seeing their romance blossom and develop. I loved that the book was dual perspective as well because I love seeing the points of view from the guy and the girl, especially in a romance novel.

Once I picked up this book to start reading, I truly could not put it down. There were twists and conflicts but also so much love and swooning that it made it all that much more enjoyable.

Tropes:
- Dual POV
- Small Town Romance
- 90s/2000s Nostalgia

Newly divorced on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Brynn is sick of heartbreak. She thought she had found her happy ending, but now she’s now living with a roommate, Josh, to afford her mortgage and trying to adjust to her new single life. At least she’s got Carson’s Cove to binge, her beloved 2000s teenage soap. The show ended unexpectantly on a cliffhanger after five seasons, and the two main characters, Sloan and Spencer, never got to declare their love for one another. The show is still perfect in Brynn's eyes; despite all the drama that goes down, things always have a way of working out in Carson's Cove . . . unlike her own life.

So when a birthday cake surprisingly shows up on her and Josh’s doorstep, Brynn makes a wish for the one thing she always wanted (but failed to achieve herself): a happily-ever-after.

The next morning, she doesn't wake up in her apartment. She's in Carson's Cove . . . and Josh is there too. Everyone seems to know them, except they're not Brynn and Josh; they're Sloan, the sweetheart of Carson's Cove, and Fletch, the town's bad boy. And to get home, they have to make Brynn's wish come true by ensuring Sloan and Spencer, the hometown heartthrob, end up together at last. But as they spend more time together, Brynn and Josh realize that Carson's Cove might not be as perfect as seen on tv . . . especially when they start developing feelings for each other in a plot twist nobody expected. Will they stick to the script, or will real love change the story forever?


if you want a sweet and spicy romance, here you go. I simply can't express how much this book means to me. It is so good

When an unhappy divorcee is transported back into her favorite television show, what more can go wrong?

It's Brynn's 30th birthday, and she's at a bachelorette party. She's not even super close with the bride. Her connection to the bartender (her roommate Josh) thrust her into this event.

The one thing that calms her down and gives her sanity is the show Carson’s Cove. A 2000s teenage dream, this is full of likable characters, predictable plotlines, and happily ever afters. The only two not together are Sloan and Spencer, the ones that got away. Even though the show has ended, it still brings comfort in times of hardship.

When a mysterious birthday cake shows up after a horrible night, Brynn makes a wish for a happy ending and ends up in a place she'd never expect. With some magical realism mixed with a realistic plot, Kate Robb always creates a delightful story!

This was not my usual genre of choice but I ended up loving the time/dimension travel. It was great to see her character transform from wanting what looked like a perfect life to realizing what is perfect for her. Loved it, and highly recommend to anyone wanting a book to escape into!

A solid 4.5 star rating!! I really really enjoyed the concept and originality of this book. A lot of people said Gilmore girls and other shows but I would say it’s the perfect blend of Once Upon a Time meets One Tree Hill. The character development was so perfect and watching the FMC continue to grow and learn was amazing. The MMC was so 🤪 I loved him. Need more men like him in my books I think lol. If you’re into magical realism, comfort shows from the early 2000s and slow burn romance then this is a book for you!!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!!

Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Prime Time Romance is, at its core, a love letter to Pacey and Joey from Dawson’s Creek. Robb makes readers question if their favorite idyllic teen drama from the 2000’s is a life to envy. Brynn and Josh’s chemistry is really palpable from the start, even in reality before their space time continuum adventure, which I liked. I loved Josh’s character development with his dad’s bar and wish Brynn had similar palpable development with her ex or new friends coming back to the real world.
Overall, this book was a very fast, cute read reminiscent of teen dramas with small towns. As a lover of Pacey Witter, I enjoyed Josh’s character immensely.

If you love a cheesy rom-com that takes you back to the glory days of Dawson’s Creek this book is for you… had an arc of this book and happy to say it’s a fun read! Gave some strong Pleasantville vibes if anyone remembers that movie!

3.5 stars
thank you to netgalley for a free arc of this book in exchange for an honest review
what a delightful and charming book! cute, quirky without being obnoxious, and a fun way to pay homage to the rom-com tropes we all know and love. I enjoy Kate robb's writing and even though this felt a little similar to her other book, this spells love, I still enjoyed. i mean why fix what's not broken? I loved the movie Pleasantville as a kid and as it turns out i still enjoy that kinda story as an adult too

I absolutely loved "This Spells Love" so was super excited when I got approved for this arc. This is also a second chance romance which is one of my favorite romance tropes.

This definitely reminded me of the Disney movie, "16 Wishes" and also of course, "13 going on 30" Our main character gets to enter her favorite prime time show and try to find her happy ever after. It made me think of what tv show world I'd like to live in, and I think it's a toss up between One Tree Hill and New Girl.

This also contains an element of magical realism which some might not love, but I absolutely love! I think it adds to the overall romance of this book, but of course, reading is subjective and it might not work for everyone.

Kate Robb has easily become an auto-read author for me!

Thank you netgalley, Kate Robb and the publisher for the arc in exchange for a fair and honest review.

4⭐️
2🌶️

✨small town
✨roommates
✨90s/00s nostalgia
✨whimsy
✨dual POV

Oh my, this book was adorable. Brynn and her roommate Josh wake up in Carson’s Cove, the scene of Brynn’s favorite, binge-able 2000’s teen drama. The only way to return to their real lives is by giving the characters the ending they deserved before the show was cancelled after 5 seasons. It’s fun, quirky and a bit whimsical. It’s also very clearly inspired by One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek and The O.C. (seriously, Chad Michael, Spencer, Seth), and as a millennial, I ATE IT UP.

I also love how Kate Robb always puts a magical twist on her books. It may not be for everyone, but it’s definitely for me!

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

I loved Kate Robb’s debut romance, This Spells Love. Unfortunately, Prime Time Romance fell flat for me. While I thought the premise of the book was intriguing and there seemed to be the potential for a swoony romance when Josh left his shift at the bar to make sure Brynn got home safely, once the two of them were transported to Carson’s Cove, I found the story to be far less interesting. Magical realism is typically an element I enjoy, but I found myself not caring about anything to do with the Carson’s Cove aspect of the story. I didn’t feel invested in the main characters because it didn’t feel like there was much of a love story building, even halfway through the novel. I never got that butterfly feeling you hope to get while reading a romance book. The side characters seemed unlikeable instead of endearing. I wanted so badly to like this book, but sadly it just didn’t make me feel much of anything.

This book was super cute!! I loved the plot—I think we all wish we could live in our comfort show plot (mine would be New Girl)—but it also shows the reality of happily ever afters and how people grow in life. The dual perspectives were really well written, and I thought both characters were fleshed out really well and given distinct voices. If it had been a little longer, I would have loved more interactions between the two main characters, but overall, really loved it.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc.

This book just wasn’t for me. I think a lot of people will love it especially if you love the tv shows Gilmore girls, Dawson Creek, etc.

Cute rom com with a bit of spice towards the end. I went in blind so I was a little bit thrown off by the magical wish gone wrong scenario. The main leads were likeable and I enjoyed seeing their relationship progress. The character and setting quirks were an entertaining homage to a number of television series. There were 2 spicy scenes that, in my opinion, were somehow explicit yet not exciting. An additional small complaint - "As I pull it on, I inhale the last fumes of his smell." really bothered me. Fumes might not be the best word choice here, in my opinion. Otherwise a fun book and I'd definitely read more from this author.

Another great read by Kate Robb! I loved This Spells Love, and Prime Time Romance does not disappoint! There are tons of easter eggs from 90's teen dramas, and they are so much fun to catch! This was a fun, sweet read, but you do have to use your imagination a bit! Getting sent to her favoirte show to change the ending is a bit of a stretch, but was a fun one! Overall, I loved this book and would recommend it to a friend! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Kate Robb doesn't miss! This book kept me hooked from the first page!
As someone who loved "This Spells Love," I was so thrilled to receive an ARC of "Prime Time Romance." The premise is so whimsical and fun, and it definitely gave off some Sixteen Candles vibes (which I loved). I truly only expected this novel to be a fun, simplistic story, but WOW - Robb really fleshed out these characters and gave them depth! I rooted for both the FMC and MMC, and they were so easy to love.
There was a bit of "insta-love" whilst they were involved in their cross-dimensional experience, and it made it difficult to believe they didn't have any feelings for each other prior to being whisked away to Carson's Cove. This story also requires a bit more suspension of disbelief than a typical paranormal romance. I had questions that I didn't get any answers to (e.g. is Sheldon a real person? How did this magic work? Timeline constraints - how did nobody notice they were gone?) and I had to just forget about all of that in the end.

Overall, I was very pleased with this story - it was a super fun, short weekend read and definitely lived up to Kate's first release!

This book reminds me so much of the good old days of shows like Dawson Creek, The O.C. Ect so I’m beyond excited to take this trip back into time and step right in to one of my favorite shows of years past. The writing is really great as well!

If you loved This Spells Love, you'll love this one even more. I have a feeling this writer is just getting started and there are more amazing stories to come.

This was a cute idea but felt really predictable in the sense you knew exactly how the story would play out which left it feeling very dull. I wish the FMC hadn't landed in her favorite show with the roommate she had a crush on. I wish she found him and herself there separately as she worked things out. But again, that is predictable.

I loved this so much omgggggg. I really enjoyed her first book but this one was so much more fun in my opinion. I just loved the concept of getting sucked into your favorite tv show. I will say that the relationship between the two main characters felt a little lackluster though. I would have liked to see their relationship develop just a little bit slower tbh because it kind of felt a tad instalovey. Also, the reunion at the end was kind of boring 😭. I did notice that the dates in the book don't really match up and kept changing as well. But tbh that doesn't really matter THAT much to the story lolz. I would definitely recommend this book though. It's a lot of fun and I can't wait for her next book!!!!!