I really enjoyed this cute romance book. I didn’t think o would, but I feel there was good character growth. The banter could have been a little better, but over all nice quick read.

I really enjoyed this and will definitely look out for more from this author. The characters were strong and fully realized. I had some issues with the last act, which felt as though the drama was manufactured in order to give the story the correct number of beats.

A good amount of angst and feelings! I wasn’t sure if I’d like the characters at the beginning, but I did end up loving them. I enjoyed this book and look forward to more from this author!

𝓝𝓸𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓶𝔂 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴
5 ★ Another book boyfriend I’ll be obsessing over for a very long time.🤭

This book was fun, and it was exactly what I needed. The FMC was very relatable, and the MMC was the broody/grumpy type we all love in fiction.

I love the little tidbits about Peru, and their delicious cuisine, which is one of my favorites, and the fact that I was never once bored, or annoyed with the plot. The witty banter between the main characters was top-notch and the smut was simply perfection. The MMC has a dirty mouth and I’m all for it.

The plot and the characters were hilarious, and there were so many beautiful moments that had me melting. I felt very connected with the characters and the story, and it made me daydream about living in NY.

Thank you so much @netgalley for the advanced readers copy. I enjoyed it very much, and I cannot wait to read more books by @readinromance

I loved the whole rivals to lovers setting and plus a bonus that they are both writers!! This was such a good slow burn romance filled with tension and banter. Very cute and quirky. Quite a wonderful debut for Katie Holt! Can't wait to read their next book!

Unfortunately, this book was just not for me. While I enjoyed the prose and I liked the romance, I struggled with some of the choices that the author made. First, I did not love how much of the book was focused on the story that Rosie and Aiden were writing. I wanted Rosie and Aiden's romance - not Max and Hunter. Second, I could not get over the fact that the book that they were writing was literally based on their own romance and the whole class was reading it. I was cringing with everything that they were writing. And finally, that third act was so necessary and frustrating.

I am interested in picking up more from this author as I really did like the characters - but there were just aspects of this particular book that did not work for me.

I am truly SHOCKED knowing that this is Katie’s debut novel! Not in My Book is such a treat to read! The characters, the banter, the swooning, I loved it all!!

3.5⭐️

I really enjoyed parts of this one while reading, but also struggled with it. I loved the writing together aspect and some of the banter, but they also took it to the point to where it felt juvenile at times with how they acted in class. It did get too spicy for my taste as well, I saw the conflict at the end coming for a while, and Rosie frustrated me, so sadly I had a hard time connecting with this one in the end. I did love the excerpts we got throughout of the book Rosie and Aiden were writing together, and how being forced to cowrite it brought them together.

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Thank you to Alcove Press & NetGalley for the eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The book started off strong with a compelling enemies-to-lovers dynamic that had me hooked. It was entertaining, and I couldn’t wait to see where it would go.

That said, the ending was sweet, and the unique storytelling elements truly stood out. One particular scene was especially well done—and undeniably steamy! Overall, an enjoyable read with some memorable highlights.

I absolutely ate this book up!!! I have not stopped thinking about it since I binged it in a day.

Aiden and Rosie are two student writers who live in total opposite literary worlds. According to Rosie, Aiden is a lit-fic snob and Hemingway wannabe. Aiden thinks Rosie is another smut-chasing cliche. The two are forced by their professor to join together to write a novel for their final project that satisfies both of their genre check-boxes: a romance with an unhappy ending. Thankfully, this book is anything but.

I was immediately drawn into the OBVIOUS tension of these two characters (like triple layer chocolate cake thick), and their banter was so freaking funny. The way their story and relationship flows and grows is so genuine and sweet to witness. I found myself rooting for them even when they didn’t know they were on the same team.

I loved the excerpts from Rosie and Aiden’s books sprinkled into the beginning of each chapter. They were such a fun way to setting the tone and giving you insight into their relationship at the moment.

This debut romance gets a solid 5 stars from me. Chefs kiss.

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove press for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this book. Omg the slow burn, the tension!! I eat it up every time! It was adorable and swoon worthy! I also loved the banter.. definitely a must read😁

Thank you to NetGalley, Katie Holt, and Alcove Press for a free ARC of this book.

Not in My Book by Katie Holt is easily one of my favorite reads of 2024! This New York City-set romance has all my favorite tropes! Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity , and one bed!!

Rosie and Aiden’s banter is some of the best I’ve read… like ever… and their characters feel so real. I loved Rosie's relationships with her family and friends, and Aiden’s backstory… I loved this!

Please read this!!!

3.5✨ – A cute and cozy read! Let’s get into it.

First off, big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

The book started off really strong—I was hooked on the dynamic between the characters, and it genuinely felt like a true enemies-to-lovers story. It was super entertaining, and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

That said, it did lose some momentum as it went on. It suffered from a bit of a mid-book slump and took a while to pick back up. I think it was all the dialogue? I love watching characters get to know each other, but I also feel like every conversation in a book should serve a purpose, and that wasn’t always the case here. Rosie’s ex was a total narcissist, and it clearly messed her up, yet she never really had a deep conversation with Aiden about it. She mentioned Simon briefly, but only in the context of his views on romance rather than what he actually put her through. Meanwhile, there were entire dialogue sections that felt random and forgettable.

There were also some corny moments, but I’ll admit I’m picky with romcoms. The NYC references especially bothered me—it gave off major I’m not a native New Yorker vibes, which is a personal pet peeve. Like, just say the airport instead of “as soon as I heard you went back to Tennessee, I went straight to LaGuardia.”

That being said, the ending was pretty cute! The book had a lot of strengths—great characters, a solid plot—but certain missteps made it feel just okay for me. One thing I loved was the book’s concept. The excerpts were such a fun addition, and I adored how they tied into the characters’ relationship. The scene where they wrote the sex scene together over the phone? Absolutely fantastic (and hot, not gonna lie 🥵). That aspect definitely made the book stand out!

I’d still recommend this to romcom lovers! 💕

Katie Holt’s Not in My Book is a fiery, fast-paced romance that had me hooked from page one. When two competitive writers in New York, Rosie and Aiden, are forced to team up after their classroom arguments get out of hand, sparks fly in all the best ways. Rosie’s witty, passionate, and refreshingly real, while Aiden brings just the right mix of charm and arrogance to keep things interesting. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the tension—both in their writing and their relationship—is impossible to resist. This story is equal parts steamy and heartfelt, and I loved every second of their rollercoaster romance!

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“Not in My Book” was such a fun and engaging read! I loved the chemistry between Rosie and Aiden—their banter was sharp, and the tension kept me hooked. The concept of them co-writing a novel was executed so well, and I really enjoyed how their relationship developed through their manuscript. My only small complaint is that I would have loved to see some chapters from Aiden’s perspective to get a deeper look into his thoughts. Still, it was a fantastic enemies-to-lovers romance, and I’ll definitely be looking out for more from Katie Holt!

Cute story. I first fell in love with the cover and the title and once I started reading I really had a great time. I know it is nothing groundbreaking but it's still a cute book if you want to read something easy and fun. 3.5 stars!

Thank you to Alcove Press and to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was such a fun and innovative romance. An enemies-to-lovers romance between two creative writing grad students, who after a heated argument in front of their entire workshop, are told to write a project together or drop the class. Slowly Aiden and Rosie's hatred turns into understanding which turns into friendship which turns into more.

I thought the premise of this book was very cute and unique. Writing the development of the characters relationship through their shared manuscript was new and a good way to move along the plot of the story. I enjoyed how the author also used it to show where there were differences between the "fake" story and the characters' story and how that made the characters feel. The bedroom scenes were quite spicy as well. I really enjoyed the Peruvian culture and traditions sprinkled throughout the book as well (we love to see Latinx representation!!). Lastly, the author does a great job of using New York City and the changing of seasons as almost a character in this book. I often felt like I was walking along the East Village with Aiden and Rosie while reading. I will definitely be reading whatever Katie Holt reads next.

This was a cute enemies to lovers story with a fun premise. And a great book by a debut author; I’m intrigued to see future titles from this author

Overall, I enjoyed this book! I loved the characters, Rosie and Aiden, and that they Were supposed to write a book together even though they were "enemies". I like the growth they make throughout the story until the "problem" comes. It was predictable and the way it was handled was childish and I was honestly on Aiden's side. For the most part I really liked this book and will probably read more from this author!

Got this as an e-arc. Thanks to NetGalley ❤️

Katie Holt has done wonders in her debut book. In my opinion, a good book is the one where you want to go back to read even when you're busy with some task or the story is already running inside your head and the same thing happened to me.

I love the flawed characters, who were trying just like normal human beings. The whole process and their arcs made them relatable.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book ❤️
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✨ My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✨ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ Chapters to avoid spice: 17, 24, 26, 27