Addison Torres has nothing left to lose in New York: no job, no fiancé, no parents to lean on. So when Uncle Arnie offers her a concierge gig in sunny California, she hops on a plane without looking back.

Before it all came crashing down, Addison had a matchmaking career and handsome partner—then she got a little too cozy with a client. Digging her way out of the wreckage, she’s taken a strict vow of celibacy.

Unfortunately, Addison’s new home is where such promises go to die. As concierge at the luxurious Beekman Towers—nicknamed “Divorce Towers” due to the constant influx of the newly single—she’s in constant demand by Beverly Hills’ most eligible and entitled bachelors. Like Dante, a cocksure talent agent. And Zach, an adorable tech wizard.

Addison Torres thinks she’s ready for anything except love. But in Divorce Towers, the world’s toughest concierge may have finally met her match.

Really bad female MC, no self confidence, dumb as firt, not someone to route for. She annoyed me do much that i couldn't really enjoy the story. It jumped around a lot and didn't flow well.

This had me hooked from the get go! There are several storylines, but it's easy to keep track of what's going on. It was light and fun and what I needed to get out of a bit of a reading slump.It had romance, some mystery and kepts me engaged.

I enjoyed this book. Light fun reading. The story moved at a great pace and even though a bit predictable, very enjoyable and I can't wait to read more from this author

This book was cute. I enjoyed the story line, the characters and the relationships between them. It was a refreshing read !

2⭐️/5

This is definitely more of a fiction book with a subplot of romance and mystery. I'm usually someone who prefers a romance heavy book but in this one I didn't care about it. The characters were wholly unlikeable and I didn't connect or care about any of them.
The only thing that I finished the book for was the mystery element and how the POVs all connected but even then it was underwhelming. I feel that the romances were rushed and that especially Carly's wasn't written how I would've liked. I'm glad she got a happy ending but it felt insta-lovey. Also Addison annoyed me because I don't cheating in books and that the love triangle with Zach and Dante was unnecessary. Arnie was okay as a character but his love story wasn't my favourite.

On a positive note, I do think that it was written well and I could picture the settings as I read which is something I like. The friendships that blossomed were enjoyable and I liked those moments.

Overall, I don't think I'd reread but I will look at the author's other books as I did enjoy their writing style.

This book was okay, but it didn't really stand out in a memorable way. There were a lot of POVs that made things a bit confusing, and the overall voice felt trite and a little flippant. Definitely not my favorite, but it was fun and an easy read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Divorce Towers by Ellen Meister
Rating: ★★★☆☆ 3/5

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

I may have enjoyed this book more if it was only supposed to be a Romance and not marked as a Mystery. I was kind of confused through most of the book due to all the different POV’s. My two favorite books are romance and mystery and I just couldn’t really stay focused on reading this book, I switched the audiobook 20% in and that helped to keep me grasped in the story.

Addison takes a job from her Uncle Arnie since she doesn’t have anything else to lose. (She stayed my favorite)

You will feel every feelings from this characters as you read along. Learning about the lives and secrets of wealthy socialites.

I would consider reading more from this author.

I was not a huge fan of this book. It was all over the place and was trying to be everything and was not really anything because of that.

This book was a bit meh for me. And for someone who is more so on the conventional, or shall we say old school person, I personally do not enjoy reading same-sex romance books. Don't take me wrong, I have nothing against our LGBTQ friends. The storyline is light and I did not expect the ending. Overall, just a 3/5 stars for me. Thank you NetGalley for approving my request to read this book :)

Divorce Towers by Ellen Meister? Yeah... this one totally missed the mark for me. 😬 I grabbed it for free on NetGalley, and whew, I’m honestly glad I didn’t drop a dime on it! 🥴

✧ Love Triangle Drama 💔
✧ Messy AF Love Life 😩
✧ City Girl Lost in LA 🌴
✧ Bad Decisions on Repeat 😬
✧ Concierge Gig Gone Wrong 🛎️

Okay, so where do I even start? This book tried so hard to be everything—romance, thriller, mystery—but guess what? It ended up being a whole lot of nothing. 🙃 The plot was all over the place! Like, are we trying to be steamy? Suspenseful? Funny? I have NO IDEA, and I don’t think the book did either! 😂 Addison, our FMC, blows up her life in NYC and then... she makes the same terrible decisions in LA. Sis, where’s the growth? Girl, you’re an adult now—can we stop with the self-sabotage? 😑

And can we talk about the third POV from Carly? What was the point?! It added absolutely nothing to the story, just filler on filler. Same with her uncle’s chapters, like... why? 😵‍💫 These random storylines just distracted from what was already a confusing plot. I kept waiting for some big revelation, but instead, I got... nada. 😐

Also, Addison's "vow of celibacy" was a joke. She moves into Divorce Towers, a building full of newly single bachelors, and—surprise, surprise—gets tangled up in that mess too. One bad decision after another. I mean, come on, Addison, do better! 🙄

And the pacing? SLOWWW. 🐢 I was waiting for something—anything—to happen, but the book just stayed stuck in neutral. Even the “romantic” parts were half-hearted. It teased some steam but never actually delivered. Like, it couldn’t decide if it wanted to cross the line or stay behind it. Pick a lane, please! 🙃 And don’t even get me started on all the random side characters. Too many, no resolution, and everything just mashed together into a super anti-climactic mess at the end. 🥱

In the end, this was a super frustrating read. If you're hoping for a good romance, suspense, or mystery? This isn’t it. And if you’re looking for some depth or substance... yeah, you might want to look elsewhere. Honestly, I almost DNF’d this one, and if I’m real, I wouldn’t recommend anyone else waste their time finishing it either. 😬

This is the first book I've read by the author. I really enjoyed the pacing of this book. I will definitely purchase more from her. Thanks Netgalley for the ARC

I enjoyed this book. Light fun reading. It was the perfect book to read while commuting on the train. The story moved at a great pace and even though a bit predictable, very enjoyable.

This hit more as a rich people mystery/thriller/drama than as the romance I expected. I didn’t necessarily love the characters, but I did find it to be an interesting story and I liked the way the three POV characters’ stories came together in the end. This felt like it would fit nicely as a beach read for someone who just loves the drama of the rich and famous.

3 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Divorce Towers by Ellen Meister

The concept of living in an apartment complex with people who are in the same of phase of life as you are is always an exciting and comforting prospect. The starting point has been applied in my one of favourite movies - Under the Tuscan Sun.

Divorce Towers follows the same rule. Addison Torres is the new concierge at Beekman Towers aka Divorce Towers because every resident living there is divorced (some multiple times) and separated.

The residents are a mixed bunch — there is Arnie Torres, a retired doctor, Dante D’Amico, a Hollywood agent, Zach, a brilliant tech entrepreneur, Maya a relationship expert, and Carla, a writer, and the staff employed to make sure all their needs are met.

Of course, shenanigans ensue, because the residents, and ONE or TWO staff members firmly believe, — time will pass, might as well enjoy it by doing something you love. Which, here would mean, indulging in romantic affairs, reaching out to an ex, making terrible decisions, or just giving into the gamut of human nature to dabble in experiences.

I do have a problem with the pacing of the narrative — it is slow at times, and often far too clever for itself where it leaves the reader frustrated. I found myself skipping certain paragraphs and pages towards the end. Giving each character their own POV is an expected ploy where there are multiple characters preset, but I fear that it does not work in this book. It brings a halt to the reading pace, and sometimes the flow of the plot. Consider this, you are engrossed along with Addison to find out who it is who stole the replica faberge egg from her uncle Arnie’s room, and are in the security room watching the camera footage from the day of the robbery, only for the suspense to be broken by the story of Carla, a woman who has recently separated from her abusive husband and finds her herself falling for Maya, hiding out in the towers from her own breakup. I groaned! Side note: They are the two most boring characters in this ensemble, I would not be surprised they were thrown in at the last minute.

I wish it was edited more strictly — the book is far too long and the resident’s lack the personality to match the pages.

This book didn’t meet any genre in my opinion. I only finished to be able to leave a review. It was a book about nothing.

I enjoyed this book. It was different genre for me, and it wasn’t an intense mystery thriller, which was nice. Good character focus and growth.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for this book. ~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

Rating: 2.5
I felt like this book could be a great option for a palate cleanser. It would be a good book to read if you are looking to veg out and not have to think too hard while reading. It's very much just a follow along and enjoy the ride type of novel.

Addison experiences a love triangle, as she's trying to reflect on her life being a mess. I thought her personal growth could have been a more prominent plot point throughout. Thankfully, she chooses the better of the two men. I wish we got to see more of their relationship afterward.

With the multiple POV chapters it took away from Addison, and that's what I was enjoying the most. I understand the goal may have been to show different types of romances/relationships and to add to the mystery element of the book, but it wasn't something I enjoyed. I would skim the majority of those chapters wanting to get back to Addison.

I went into this book thinking it was going to be an interesting romance. I assumed there would be some earth shattering great love for Addison and maybe she would get her HEA, with everything else going on I didn't feel that way at the end.

What a rollicking fun read! I SO want to live at Divorce Towers (not sure what that says about me!) .Sunset drinks by the pool, all those old Hollywood types, the glitz and glamour! I got swept away by the lives of everyone in the building and just loved every minute. There's plenty of intrigue to keep the pages turning but for me it was just peeking in on lives so wildly different to mine that had me hooked. I was very happy to then look up Ellen Meister and see she's got a healthy back list I can sink into. Five big shiny stars!

Was on prime first reads and netgalley for a read now. I was not impressed with this one and it made me really sad! Couldn’t really figure out what the book was…mystery, thriller, romance, I would have liked it to pick a line and stick more with it for my preference. It was also pretty slow going. Overall not on the top of my list for a read or to suggest to friends. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for a chance to read and review with my honest opinion.