I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Super cute rom com. Enjoyed the storyline and the characters. Perfect for a lighthearted weekend read!

Amelia Hall's "The Real Deal" is a refreshing and heartwarming contemporary romance that hits all the right notes. Set in the bustling streets of New York City, the novel follows Claire, a pragmatic yet charmingly awkward lawyer who finds herself unexpectedly entangled with Alex, a charismatic and enigmatic artist.

What sets "The Real Deal" apart is its authenticity and relatability. Hall crafts characters that feel like friends you've known forever, each with their own quirks and insecurities. Claire's journey from skepticism to vulnerability is beautifully portrayed, while Alex's magnetic personality adds depth to their budding romance.

The novel unfolds with a perfect balance of humor, drama, and heartfelt moments. Hall's writing is fluid and engaging, effortlessly drawing readers into the lives of her characters. From witty banter to poignant revelations, every scene is crafted with care, ensuring a rollercoaster of emotions that keeps you hooked until the very last page.

Beyond its romantic core, "The Real Deal" explores themes of self-discovery and the courage to embrace authenticity. Claire's introspective journey resonates deeply, as she navigates professional challenges and personal growth alongside her evolving relationship with Alex.

Hall also excels in creating a vivid sense of place, vividly depicting the vibrant cityscape of New York as a backdrop to Claire and Alex's romance. The bustling streets and cozy cafes feel like integral parts of the story, enriching the narrative with a palpable sense of atmosphere.

In conclusion, "The Real Deal" is a delightful romantic escape that leaves you smiling. Amelia Hall's skillful storytelling and endearing characters make this novel a standout in the genre, offering readers a perfect blend of humor, romance, and genuine emotional depth.

I struggled to finish this book. We got no proof of why Piper was good at her job. She wanted to stay because she loved it and wanted to help pay for her sister's school, but I'm not sure how realistic it is to go that long without getting a paycheck. Having worked in the real estate world for a bit, I can't even imagine realtors staying the night at a listing. Maybe it's because I wasn't working with million dollar houses, but this felt very far fetched and unprofessional for people who care about their profession - especially Piper.

I did not care about these characters or their stories or even how they related to each other. It all felt very surface level and there was nothing that drew me in. The initial conflict between the two main characters of Aiden stealing her client - I feel like that happens in the real estate world all the time and isn't a big enough situation that Piper would hold onto for this long.

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|| The Real Deal ||
|| Author: Amelia Hall ||
Format: NetGalley ebook
Read from: June 16, 2024 to June 20, 2024
2024 RG: 82/100

MCs: Piper Anderson and Aiden Miller

Piper used to have a crush on Aiden Miller. But he rejected her and stole her client and she never quite forgave him for that. She really needs the money to help out her sister, who has been taking care of her since her thyroid cancer surgery. Now she has a huge listing but it’s a co-listing. With Aiden Miller.

Aiden is a big time relator. He just got back from traveling the world after his dad died. But now he doesn’t really want to be in the real estate business anymore. That is, until he sees that he will be co-listing with his old friend, Piper.

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“…holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

This was a sweet treat I'm glad I got the chance to enjoy. Piper and Aiden were adorable. I enjoyed the fact that Aiden was in love with her for the whole story. When the describe their past friendship, I was worried that it would make me despise these characters. That was not the case at all. I really applaud the story for diving into post-cancer life and how it affects Piper's everyday life. Overall, it is a cute story that reminded me of The Hating Games and I loved the real estate aspects!

The Real Deal is about realtors who have to join forces to sell and expensive house but they also have a lot of history. It is sort of an enemies to lovers, sort of coworkers but doesnt really fully fulfill either of the tropes. I really liked the way her cancer was handled but I thought the ending was so rushed, like jarringly so. I actually went back and reread it and thought maybe I had missed something or there was an error in the ebook missing chapters.

Cute quick read. Story felt rushed at time so I lost focus. Ending was expected but also abrupt. The text message conversations showed up as a rectangle so context was lost a little. Overall, cute and enjoyable.

This wasn’t the best, very standardized for its troupe. I feel like things could have been explained better & done differently. Very bummed.

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I just didn't really care about the characters and what was happening. I could see someone else enjoying this it just personally isn't for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

Piper and Aiden are rivaling realtors that are forced to work together to sell a home. They have a history, and it isn't a good one. Can they overcome their past to create a bright future?

I read this in a matter of hours. It was the perfect fluffy palate cleanser after some more heavy reading lately. It's one of those books that you can skim through and still know what's happening and in this instance, I didn't mind that. I am not a fan of miscommunication, however, and if the MCs had just had ONE big heart to heart about everything, this book could have been a lot stronger. I found Piper to be quite immature for a woman of her age, and quite petty. I also thought the ending was way too quick to resolve issues. There was very little depth to the characters as well. Overall, I can see myself reading this again if I was bored or wanted a very easy read. 3.5/5

Title: The Real Deal
Author: Amelia Hall
Genre: Romance
Media: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Favorite quote: N/A
Sum of this book in 5 words or less: Cuties.
KU: Yes

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Themes: friends to enemies to lovers, enemies to lovers, real estate, cancer, divorce

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Thoughts:

Short summary - Piper and Aiden are both real estate agents, and they have to co-list a luxury property together. They are forced to work together to get the property sold for a couple that is wanting to separate.

This book is marketed as an enemies to lovers rom com, but they were friends first before they became enemies. I think the added layer of friends first makes it so much sweeter when they get together - because they have a lot of shared history.

We get to explore themes of cancer - Piper even having thyroid cancer and beating it. She wears scarfs to cover the scar from it and it’s great character growth when she finally stops wearing the scarfs all together.

Thank you BetGalley and publisher for this book!

What a great romcom! I loved the slow burn. This one had me hooked from page one. I loved the love story and the secondary characters are so funny!

I wanted to be charmed but this fell short for me. It was clear there was a hating game vibe trying to happen and it was sweet watching Aiden pine for Piper but a little too formulaic. The red herring boyfriend turned out to be too predictable of a jerk, the professional rivalry actually wasn’t really a rivalry and the romance needed a lot more heat.

The story of Aiden and Piper. Both in real estate, she thought they were friends till he stole one of her clients. Now they are forced to work together. An enemies to lovers romance.

This book was…ok. Piper and Aiden are both real estate agents in Vancouver. Piper supposedly hates Aiden because he once stole one of her clients and because she admitted she had feelings for him and he didn’t reciprocate at the time.

I think my biggest issue with this book was the fact that Piper was SO NEGATIVE. About everything. And she wasn’t stubborn, she was plain bullheaded, no matter how detrimental it was to her life. The ending also felt super rushed…I was actually a little surprised when I got to the end like…that’s it??

This is what i like to call a pallet cleanser of a read. Cute, well paced, romantic. I really like both of the characters and the plot was engaging and interesting. It was a great read to break up some of the darker stuff I read.

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were very well written and had great character development throughout the book. The romance was great and paced very well.

This was a great story! The characters were like able and the plot was great! I was really interested and would definitely recommend.

Looking for something cute and refreshing? Check out THE REAL DEAL by Amelia Hall

I thought this was an entertaining read that I enjoyed! It was quick, full of likable characters and I absolutely flew through the book.

I liked the growth for both Piper and Aaron. I especially liked how Aaron acknowledged his mistakes and had real character growth.

I would have liked more romance development between Aaron and Piper - the tension could have been a bit higher. I also missed seeing the happily ever after - the ending felt abrupt and I would have liked to see them together and see Piper do well at her job

I think Piper's previous battle with tyroid cancer was well handled - For such a fun book, it was handled with care and compassion.

Thanks to NetGalley and Invisible String Press for the ARC! Opinions are my own