I always want to start my reviews by thanking the author and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book early. Cute, but predictable book that I enjoyed.

If you want a solid read, with all the good romance, Ranald never fails. What she does fail at, is letting me get sleep because this was consumed in a night. A perfect beach read for this year

My first book by this author but not my last.
Lucys story is about transformation and beginning to trust men again but the way to do this is nothing as you would expect.
Taking on another persona , Lucy develops from a person trying to grasp on to life to a woman who is confodent in her own right.
The twists and adventures on the way pull at your heart strings and have you on the edge of your seat wondering what her choices will be.
I loved this book it made me smile,cheer and most of all believe in love.

focuses on alot on the mc's journey through her job and life as a whole. it is pretty good but it does get a little repetitive with events. i was not really rooting for the main couple to get together, which in its self is flawed but it was an enjoyable little read


there is an ethical concern with having ai and an unexperienced person write life, relationship and general advice for a panel that's purpose is to be helpful. if someone were to tell me to "communicate" and not tell me HOW TO BRING UP THE CONVERSATION i for sure wouldnt be listening to their advice. (the mc's only advice for these men was to communicate)


thanks to the author and netgalley for the acr !!

An absolute delight from start to finish! as someone who devours rom-coms, i found this book to be a perfect blend of humor, romance and modern-day dilemmas. I like it's modern take on dating scene. the book is a clever nod to the role technology plays in our love lives today. Serena's foray into the world of dating apps, complete with awkward encounters and laughable mishaps, was both entertaining and painfully accurate. Ranald captures the essence of online dating perfectly, making it a relatable read for anyone who has ever swiped left or right. The chemistry between Serena and her love interest, Alex, is electric. Their relationship develops organically, with plenty of swoon-worthy moments and genuine connection. I appreciated how their romance wasn't rushed, allowing me to savor each interaction and root for their happy ending.

Ranald's writing style is engaging and effortless, making it easy to lose myself in the story. Her humor is sharp, her characters are well-developed, and her ability to balance light-hearted fun with deeper emotional moments is commendable. The supporting characters, including Serena's friends and family, add depth and richness to the narrative, making the world feel full and lived-in.

Overall, "The Love Hack" is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that I couldn't put down. Sophie Ranald has crafted a story that is both timely and timeless, filled with relatable characters and real-life scenarios. If you're looking for a feel-good read that will leave you with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart, I highly recommend picking up "The Love Hack."

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Storm Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you so much!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! Love Hack by Sophie Ranald is a typical, feel good rom-com. When Lucy, a journalist, gets the can she feels as if life couldn’t get worse. With the help of her sister, she is able to climb back out of her hole and find a new purpose at a new online magazine. There, she meets Ross and he turns out to be not quite what she expected. Through all of Lucy’s ups and downs, the reader gets to see her true personality, her doubts and her fears. The story also underlines the proverb “blood is thicker than water “. Overall, a worthwhile read.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange of my honest review..

Honestly, I thought this book would be a lot different. It was not an enjoyable read for me.

This book was charming, funny, intriguing, and pure joy. I would recommend this to anyone that is look for a modern romm-comm.

Who let this get published. The female main character was intolerable and such an unrealistic character. the plot had potential as a skeleton but unfortunately was terribly executed. I cannot emphasize enough how terrible the female character was and everything about her was terrible. The use of AI was so bad and unrealistic, anyone who has used chatgpt knows you can't change the algorhym. Also why did the female character hate all men after one, although truly shitty, situation that she did not help herself out of. How was she possibly so clueless about men to this extent. I genuinely pushed through just to see it through and it felt like time wasted. The weird competition with her sister was so awkward and made me dislike the character even more. The romance was barely existent, I feel like there was some one sided build up and a lot more about the cat, and then it just rushed to resolution. Just... overall not a good book despite having some potential to be the hating game meets dolly alderton

I had a hard time getting into this read but I enjoyed it! I thought the characters felt well rounded and I was invested after the initial set up.

Loved this one! I am a sucker for romance. and I loved this cover so I had to give it a go. Very sweet story and kept me engaged the whole time! I did not want to put the book down.

2.5-3 ☆
thank you netgalley for this arc 💗

i don’t usually write reviews, so i apologize in advance if this review is all over the place 🤍

⤿ the plot: lucy is an advice columnist who writes relationship/girl advice for men while impersonating a guy named "adam,” and ross happens to be one of her colleagues.

i feel like this books was trying to be a romcom but it didn’t feel like one. basically, here’s how the books went:
40% of amelie and zach’s relationship
30% of lucy talking about not understanding men
20% of lucy talking about her cat
10% of lucy and ross

going into it, i was expecting it to be a cute romcom. but when i felt like there was no progress there, i thought, okay, maybe it’s a slow burn? but the thing is, i didn’t sense any tension between the two love interests. when they first met, lucy described ross as a “middling man.” so it’s kind of weird how she quickly developed a crush on him.

overall, this wasn’t the worst book i’ve ever read, but it also wasn’t the best. 🫶🏻

Not my favourite Sophie Ranald title, mainly because I just didn't connect with the FMC on this occasion. However, The Love Hack was still a fun and beautifully written story and will read more because of this author because I love her funny and observant writing style.

"The Love Hack" by Sophie Ranald is a charming and witty romantic comedy that combines modern dating dilemmas with humor and heart. The humor in "The Love Hack" is a standout feature, with witty dialogue and situational comedy that keeps the story light and entertaining. Ranald skillfully balances laugh-out-loud moments with poignant insights into the complexities of modern relationships and the pressures of digital dating.
The romantic elements of the novel are well-developed and satisfying. As Ruby delves deeper into the world of dating apps and begins to understand what people truly want in love, she also learns important lessons about authenticity and taking risks.

*Thank you NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!*

This was a book I expected to like but I really struggled through it. The synopsis was just very misleading for the actual content of the book. There were so many little fat phobic comments, there was absolutely no romance just a very childish crush and then BOOM they get together, the majority of the book was about the MC's sister and her relationship and the love interest's relationship with someone else, the MC uses AI to help her write her advice column and that rubbed me the wrong way, I didn't find any of the jokes funny, and I also found the MC unbearable.

The best part of the book was the cat.

I'm really disappointed I couldn't find something else to love in this book.

This was such a cute book. I am a sucker for stories set in England and in NYC and this had both. Lucy was a great heroine/main character. She made me nervous with her AI use and I felt so terrible for what had happened to her in her last relationship. She was fierce and vulnerable. Great ending too.

I had to dnf this because I had to be honest with myself after dragging it for almost a month, I could not get into the story at all. And it does not mean that the story or the writing was bad. I just simply havent been into romance as much as of late.

It was a nice little read. Exactly what I needed to feel refreshed! The characters were so relatable and I love a office workplace romance. I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars! Thank you to net Gally for letting me get a copy of this book

I don’t give bad reviews. An author spends so much time and effort on their stories, I just can’t. So instead, I will say how much I loved Astro the cat. Lucy the main character, not so much.
But please read it, and decide for yourself.

'The Love Hack' is a good, enjoyable read. I liked the premise of Lucy beginning a new role as "Ask Adam" and of course this leads to mix ups and humour along the way. There was a darker side plot with Lucy's sister as well which added some depth to the book and I thought this was an interesting plot thread. The book was enjoyable but nothing particularly special.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advance copy.