This book is a beautiful story of Rowan and Jack. I read it in two sittings and couldn’t put it down. Rowan is a high school english teacher and Jack is an bestselling romance author they are neighbours. Both have their own trauma which brings them together. I really enjoyed this book highly recommend.
Thank you to Jessica Sherry and to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

"Yes No Maybe" by Jessica Sherry is a delightful romantic comedy that explores the unexpected connection between two unlikely neighbors. Rowan Mackey, a teacher with a history of difficult relationships, finds herself entangled with Jack Graham, a bestselling romance writer and party-centric playboy, when they become next door neighbors. Despite their initial clashes, sparks fly between Rowan and Jack as they navigate their growing attraction while grappling with their own personal struggles and conflicting desires.

One of the highlights of this novel is the dynamic between Rowan and Jack, which is both charming and authentic. Sherry skillfully develops their relationship, allowing readers to witness their gradual transformation from adversaries to reluctant allies to something more. The banter and chemistry between the characters are palpable, making their journey towards love all the more engaging and enjoyable.

Additionally, Sherry's portrayal of Rowan's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment is both heartwarming and relatable. As Rowan confronts her past and reevaluates her priorities, readers are drawn into her emotional journey, rooting for her to find happiness and fulfillment on her own terms.

While the premise of the story may seem familiar, Sherry infuses "Yes No Maybe" with fresh energy and humor, keeping readers invested in the outcome until the very end. The novel is filled with laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt scenes, and swoon-worthy romance, making it a delightful read for fans of contemporary romance.

Overall, "Yes No Maybe" is a charming and uplifting romance that will leave readers with a smile on their faces. With its lovable characters, witty dialogue, and heartfelt storytelling, this book is sure to capture the hearts of romance enthusiasts everywhere.

“Yes No Maybe” by Jessica Sherry is a romance story for sure, but so much more. I was reeled in from the very first chapter and stayed hooked to the very last page. Parts of it are typical—the initial dislike and then the increasing attraction between the hot grumpy playboy and the beautiful new schoolteacher neighbor. But both of these characters are flawed in different ways that take us beneath the surface and root for them as they come to discover who they are. I loved the accompanying storylines—recovery from trauma, creating a new sense of family, and especially the relationship between Rowan and her students. Ah, if students in real life could be so lucky to have a teacher like Rowan, I feel the world would be a much better place.

Many thanks to Net Galley and to Jessica Sherry for an ARC of this wonderful book. I’m looking forward to more books by this author in the future.

ARC Review:

When I saw this book on NetGalley, I liked the cover and when I read the description, my first thoughts was, "This looks like a cute story."

And certainly, there were cute elements. The neighbors, Rowan's students, her initial vibe - all cute.

But it's SO much more than that.

This story is sweeping. It's engaging. I was absorbed into it just like FMC Rowan was with MMC Jack's books. I couldn't put this down.

The story was complex, nuanced and full of depth. It took me on a journey, just as the characters themselves went on one -- of self-discovery, of trauma recovery, of what the meaning of love anf family is, of the complexities in this life that make us who we are and who we want to be.

As the grumpy-turned-devoted neighbor, Jack was everything I could have asked for in an MMC. Flawed and fabulous, I fell in love with him. I felt his growing affection for and longing for Rowan in an overwhelming way. His dedication to her gave me goosebumps more than once.

And Rowan -- she's the real hero of this story. Vulnerable yet strong in her own way, she overcame so much in so many ways. Those burns on her skin were indicative of not only the physical trauma she'd suffered but also the mental and emotional anguish she went through since the indicent...I felt it deeply.

Jessica wove this story beautifully. The sweetness, the insecurity, the strength and the flaws of these characters was palpable. I held my breath several times during several of the tougher plot twists (especially as it pertains to Rowan's scars) yet I couldn't stop reading.

I don't love comparing authors but for the sake of recommnding this book in the best way I know how, I'd liken this story to the work of Mariana Zapata -- a well crafted narrative, a lengthy yet deliberate journey, an extremely slow burn love story. Jessica SHOWED us every single bit of this story rather than TOLD us about it. We were in it with these characters from the jump and felt every single emotion possible with her beautifully crafted words.

You'll root for Jack and Rowan - seperately and as a unit. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll get angry as hell and emotional all the while.

I've never read Jessica's work before but I'm a fan for life now. I cannot recommend this book enough and everyone would be well served to pick it up when it releases on April 30. I feel better for having read it. I loved it so much.

Yes No Maybe by Jessica Sherry 4.5 ⭐️

“It’s love when home is no longer a place but a person, and that’s where you always want to be.”

This was my first Jessica Sherry book and I think it was a perfect introduction. Yes No Maybe follows Rowan, a highschool English teacher with large scars(both seen and unseen) and her journey to realizing that she is beautiful inside and out. Jack, our brooding male lead, helps her to discover this through actions more than words. I loved the dual POV and thought Sherry did a fantastic job depicting the struggles that these two went through. The found family introduced when Rowan buys the little house were the cherry on top of a sweet love story between two polar opposites. I laughed, I cried(multiple times) and I felt truly connected to Rowan through her insecurities. This is one that will sit with me for a while.

Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Sherry for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

📖 Book Review 📖
|| Yes No Maybe ||
|| author: @jessicasherry_books ||
Format: NetGalley ARC ebook
Release Date: April 30, 2024
Read from: April 9, 2024 to April 10, 2024
2024 RG: 43/100

MCs: Jack Graham and Rowan Mackey

This was a first by this author for me (I had others of hers on my very long TBR). I signed up on NetGalley thinking it looked like a good, fast read and I was not disappointed. It was a fast-paced read (I read in 2 days) and I loved the characters and how Rowan’s character developed over the story.
The book opens with a “Yes. No. Maybe.” answer to a proposal. It continues to show her development towards loving herself scars and all and learning to not settle for less than she’s worth.

Jack Graham is a famous romance author living next door to Rowan. He is the party, playboy type who gets on her nerves. We get to learn more about him through the dual pov.
It progresses from there in a very sweet way that I loved.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
“We can’t help how people hurt us. We can only hope to be better people and for something good to come out of it.”

In “Yes No Maybe," Jessica Sherry crafts a heartwarming tale of unexpected connections and emotional growth. Rowan Mackey, a dedicated teacher with a talent for fixing things, prefers a quiet life away from attention due to past scars. When her boyfriend's public proposal goes awry, she finds solace in her dream of a safe future with Dean. However, fate has other plans as she crosses paths with Jack Graham, a bestselling romance author with a penchant for parties and a grumpy demeanor. Their initial clashes lead to an unlikely bond as Jack finds inspiration in Rowan's presence, sparking a journey of self-discovery and challenging choices about love and risk.
"Yes No Maybe" captivates from the start with its engaging premise and well-developed characters. Rowan's resilience and Jack's complexity create a dynamic and compelling relationship that evolves beautifully throughout the story. Sherry's writing style is both eloquent and relatable, drawing readers into the world of these characters and their intertwined lives.
One of the strengths of the novel lies in its portrayal of secondary characters and the theme of found family. The supporting cast adds depth and richness to the narrative, highlighting the importance of community and support in overcoming life's challenges. The exploration of Rowan and Jack's individual journeys, along with their growing connection, is handled with sensitivity and authenticity, making their emotional struggles and moments of joy resonate with readers.
The dynamic between Rowan, an English teacher, and Jack, an author, brings a delightful literary charm to the story. Their discussions about books and writing add depth to their relationship, showcasing shared passions and intellectual compatibility.
While the story maintains a strong pace overall, there are moments in the middle where the narrative slows down slightly. However, this does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the novel.
In conclusion, "Yes No Maybe" is a beautifully written romance that combines emotional depth with literary charm. Jessica Sherry's storytelling prowess shines through, offering readers a compelling narrative filled with heart, humor, and relatable characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a touching and engaging romance with a touch of bookish delight.

I absolutely adored Yes No Maybe by Jessica Sherry! This book is so sweet and deals with some heavier topics, but is nothing short of a beautiful love story between our classic literature- loving Rowan and brooding, romance novelist Jack… and I am a sucker for a brooding male main character! This story also has heavy themes of found family within the neighborhood of “The Little House,” and this truly was one of the highlights of the book for me. I do feel that sometimes there were a few too many things going on, which could be slightly confusing at times. However, I truly did enjoy reading this book and it definitely will not be my last Jessica Sherry book! Thankful to have been able to get my hands on an advanced reader copy of this!


pub day is April 30th! 💚🩷

Loved this!
It pulled me in at all the right places and kept me reading long into the night. Rowan and Jack… what can I say.. the perfect enemies (ish) to lovers. This is a new author for me but I’m off to read her previous work now!

I loved Yes No Maybe by Jessica Sherry. She hit the right notes of love, struggle, emotion and confusion that I love to see in a romance novel. Rowan finds her dream house, an adorable cottage that reminds her of her favorite childhood book, however it comes with nosy but lovable neighbors except for the one next door, he's a gruff, cranky popular romance author who is also incredibly good looking. Rowan is engaged, but her fiance has left to act for the summer, or has he left her after she botched the answer to his proposal? A beautifully presented, well written novel that I couldn't put down! Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a truly heartwarming experience, a sweet and emotional journey that captivated me from start to finish. Sherry’s skill in crafting relatable, vibrant characters and genuine, poignant moments made the book an unforgettable read, especially with Rowan taking center stage. Rowan’s character, with her depth, vulnerability, and growth, not only added layers to the narrative but also made her someone I deeply cared for, enhancing the story's impact. I was rooting from her from that zit popping til the very end! The blend of humor, heartache, and warmth in this book is truly special, making it a standout read that tugs at the heartstrings in the most beautiful way..

Yes No Maybe
by Jessica Sherry
I felt the book had too much going on. I felt after reading, there could have been some substance and a pact for me to get to know Rowan and Dean.

Teacher and fix-it queen Rowan Mackey avoids attention. Afflicted with serious burns as a teenager, she gets too many unwanted stares already. Consequently, her difficult dating history has taught her to dislike romance, too. So, it’s no surprise when her boyfriend’s extravagant public proposal goes sideways. Longing for a safe, quiet life with Dean and believing his “independent together” arrangement is her best hope for companionship and a family, Rowan buys the perfect little house to fix things.

Problem is… she shares a property line with Jack Graham, a bestselling romance writer and party-centric playboy, who quickly becomes her next door nemesis. He makes it very clear—he doesn’t want a new neighbor. But when clashes with Rowan end his year-long writer’s block, he must explore his creative fascination with his reluctant muse under atypical constraints: Neighbor. Engaged. Off-limits.

As a teacher, I always love to read teachers as main characters. It makes my heart happy. I love how this book wrestles with the questions of how we see ourselves and how others see us. Rowan's scars are visible, but for many of us, they're not. This story is beautiful, watching Rowan learn to accept and love herself despite things that've happened in her past.

I want to take Jack home. I loved watching the relationship between these two morph and grow. Excellent read! ❤️

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

I so thoroughly enjoyed Yes No Maybe by Jessica Sherry! This is such a sweet and real romance, and it tackles such complex issues within the span of an endearing romance. It deals with insecurity, abusive relationships, grief, and what makes women feel beautiful and empowered. I love how honest this book was about the hard realities of life such as abuse, strained family relationships and rebuilding, and death. Yet, it does so in a way that does not make this book so heavy, but really heartwarming and enduring.

This story, set in Wilmington NC, follows Rowan, a high school English teacher who has burns on part of her face and hands. Throughout the book, you eventually learn the source of these scars, but she is very reluctant to share the truth with anyone. This has really rattled her self-confidence and effected her dating life. Men have treated her really poorly because of this, so she doesn't expect much out of love. She is dating/gets engaged to a fellow teacher named Dean, who doesn't pay much attention to her scars (for better or worse) and she sees as a "safe" choice for her, if not her only one. After a catastrophe of a proposal, Dean decides to take a break and set off to pursue an acting career, putting their relationship in an ambiguous place.

During this time, she buys a sweet little house in a very close knit neighborhood. The neighbors are a funny and eclectic cast of characters who really make this book and become a sort of found family. Her next door neighbor, Jack Graham is a famous romance writer who has sworn off of love.

Rowan and Jack start out as enemies, but eventually become good friends, who share difficult parts of their past with a beautiful honesty and vulnerability. Rowan and Jack agree to help each other with mutual projects for their respective careers, and this is where their relationship blossoms. There is a lot of tension and chemistry between them as they wrestle with their relationship and feelings. Their banter is incredible, and their chemistry is fantastic. They are one of my favorite book couples of all time.

You will fall in love with all of these characters, and Jack and Rowan!

Thank you to Jessica Sherry for sending me an ebook ARC!

I have no words to describe how I feel about this book. This book was everything to me. Rowan and JAck were everything.

I felt on edge every second, and was afraid that Rowan woud eventually hurt Jack and lose him, but that didn't happen and everything happend so beautifully that you, Jessica, yes you, had me wrapped around your fingers from the moment I saw the cover of the book. And the end ? With her mother, "dad", Jack and the little kid ?! HAD MY WHOLE HEART !!

My mind will be, rent free, thinking of this book.

Thank you so much NetGalley and publisher for this ARC, specially Jessica, I absolutelly loved it !!!

My teacher heart had a great time with this book! The FMC Rowan is an English teacher and she has been a problem solver her entire life. She is perfectly content to just settle with her boyfriend, even though she doesn’t feel desperate for him like everyone tells her she should. After her boyfriend’s proposal has a mishap, she ends up spending the summer in her new house alone next door to a brooding (and of course good looking 😏) romance writer. She helps him get out of his writer’s block, and he helps her learn how to feel worthy of romance.

✨ I love any romance book about a teacher as the main character lol 🤗
✨ Jack’s literary tattoos and how they both have cats with literary names was so perfect for this story. Book nerd romances are always fun!
✨ the side characters were all a great addition to this story and I loved the found family aspect of the neighborhood
✨ loveeee that there wasn’t a third act breakup lol our main characters deserve happiness!!!

Thank you netgalley and publishers for the chance to read this book.

I feel like the title is very fitting as that was how I felt while reading the book. I liked it then decided it wasn't great but the ending pulled me in. I would have liked more a story of Rowen and Adam that little at the end was beautiful and I would love to see how they start to overcome their traumas together.

I did love the neighbors. Every time rose said Vernon no I giggled. I could have used more of them.

Yes No Maybe is a definite YES!

High School teacher Rowan Mackey likes to avoid the spotlight, but when her boyfriend proposes in front of a large crowd she stumbles her response. As she's trying to make amends, Rowan moves into her dream home. Unfortunately, it's next to unfriendly, gruff BUT dreamy neighbor, romance writer Jack Graham. Will Rowan make up with her boyfriend or open her heart to possibilities she never thought were possible?

Yes No Maybe was such a lovely book! I went into it new to reading Jessica Sherry's works and it was such a sweet story. By chapter 2 I was hooked. I absolutely adored the mc Rowan and the parts of her that made her unique. I enjoyed that the book had obstacles but they were handled realistically (I hate miscommunication through an entire book) and it kept opening up new layers of the characters involved. Part of my favorites were the entire neighborhood. They were nosey, helpful and just fun.

Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Sherry for the eARC - all opinions are my own.

3.5. i was given an arc of this. my only complaint with this book was the pace. i felt like it went too fast, and i would have liked to see more yearning. but i still really enjoyed. i love seeing books where the person has a physical disability/ noticeable difference where it is talked about in a way that is both respectful, but also educational. more books should feature people with common, but not always discussed differences.

Teacher and fix-it queen Rowan Mackey avoids attention. Afflicted with serious burns as a teenager, she gets too many unwanted stares already. Consequently, her difficult dating history has taught her to dislike romance, too. So, it’s no surprise when her boyfriend’s extravagant public proposal goes sideways.

Longing for a safe, quiet life with Dean and believing his “independent together” arrangement is her best hope for companionship and a family, Rowan buys the perfect little house to fix things.

Problem is… she shares a property line with Jack Graham, a bestselling romance writer and party-centric playboy, who quickly becomes her next door nemesis. He makes it very clear—he doesn’t want a new neighbor. But when clashes with Rowan end his year-long writer’s block, he must explore his creative fascination with his reluctant muse under atypical constraints: Neighbor. Engaged. Off-limits.

These opposites attract, forging a surprise connection. Boundaries vanish as tension rises between them, and they face emotionally charged choices.

Will Rowan risk her safe life with Dean for a chance with the grumpy playboy next door? And will Jack change everything to find the inspiration he craves with the one woman he shouldn’t?


I love this book cuz it make me FEEL
such a heartful book