This book unfortunately didn’t work for me. The beginning was fun but it became repetitive as the heroine kept pushing the hero away and didn’t practise what she preached.

I really liked this! It’s a workplace romance between a single mom (and if you knows you know I LOVE single parent romance books) and her coworker. The entire story follows the plot line of the fmc thinking they're enemies and the mmc absolutely being head over heels. I absolutely adored the scenes of them sneaking around and hiding from the kids. At times it was frustrating because of the miscommunication trope and how badly you just want them to TALK but it felt very parallel to real life which added an extra dose of authenticity!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

3.5 stars rounded down
First half, easily 5 stars. The banter was great and I liked both Juliana and Ben. Middle part, 3 stars. I grew to dislike Juliana while liking Ben more and more. I didn't like the way she basically teased him and I'm not sure how/why he kept his patience with her. Third act and the "surprise" you could see coming a mile away, 2 stars. It seemed very unrealistic of Ben to act the way he did (no spoilers) and I kind of get why Juliana made the choice that she did, but why couldn't she give him the same "time and space" to figure out what he was going to do, as he did for her....for a couple of years! I also felt the office sex was cringe worthy. However, the daughters and friends were fantastic side characters and really brought a lot to the story. Not sure I would recommend this one though.

This book was a bit of a mixed bag for me. It follows Juliana, a single mom reentering the workforce after losing her husband. She clashes with her grumpy co-worker, Ben, but their dynamic shifts when they’re forced to work together. The first third had fantastic banter and tension that kept me hooked. However, the middle dragged on, with Juliana’s pettiness becoming frustrating. By the last third, the conflict felt rushed, and the resolution didn’t fit the characters we got to know. I’m landing on 2.75 stars for this one.

Thanks to NetGalley, SMP Early Readers program, and St. Martin’s Press for the digital ARC. This book publishes in January 2025.

I enjoyed Let’s Call a Truce! At first, I was expecting it to be a plug and play office romance, but it was so much more than that! Juliana and Ben had so much depth to their character and so much trauma in their pasts. There were so many twists to their story, but it didn’t feel like the twists were there just to add length and conflict; each new twist revealed more of the inner turmoil the characters were grappling with. Ben turned out to be a bit more of a cinnamon roll than I was expecting. I would’ve liked to see him be a bit more aggressive in fighting for what he wanted. Overall, this book was very well-done.

I received a copy of Let’s Call a Truce from NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book has 3 different ratings because my enjoyment was literally all over the place. This is a workplace enemies to lovers, single parent and second chance at love trope book. It follows Juliana, a 30something year old (I think) with 2 young daughters whose husband passed away in a car accident 9 months earlier and now she is forced to reenter the workforce after being a stay at home mom for 7 years. There she meets Ben, a seemingly grumpy co-worker who thinks it isn’t her problem she has kids or a life outside of work to attend to and might not be cut out for the role. Jump to a few years later, they have to work together on an intern project and have to put aside their feud and work together for their own professional goals. This book deals with grief, loss of a spouse, overcoming imposter syndrome in the workplace and many parenting scenarios with a 7/8 and 9/10 year old.

5 ⭐️ The first 1/3 of this book is ahhhmazing, the banter is amazing, they hate each other so much and the tension is just cake. I started this read on hyper drive.
3.5 ⭐️ Middle 1/3 still good, biggest gripe was how petty Juliana was with Ben. Get over it girl, so annoying. Also the spice was a little cringe at times.
2 ⭐️ Final 1/3. I don’t even want to talk about it. The conflict was SO BAD, the resolution was horrible and way too fast and I overall felt like I was reading an entirely different book. None of the characters acted the way they were set up from the beginning, personality transplants? Also, the side characters actually felt like they were just there to move the plot points versus making them actual people. Would have been great to get to know Asia, still wondering why her and Ben never hooked up if she thinks he’s so amazing and good looking. Oh well, I still think you should read this book, I enjoyed the roller coaster of emotions both good and bad.

So if my math is mathing overall 3.5 stars. Rounded down because I am still so mad at the path this book took in the end.

Huge thank you to Netgalley, SMP Early Readers program and St. Martin’s Press for this digital advance readers copy in exchange for my honest review. This book publishes January 2025.

"I want you to pick me because you feel the same way I do every time I look at you."

Hearts soar with that quote.

Oh.... Amy Buchanan. Where do I start?!

Enemies to lovers, sassy banter, forced proximity, found family, work place romance.

First off, I LOVED Juliana. My heart felt for her so much. But, damn Juliana you a bad ass B. Juliana's husband tragically dies and she has two daughters to continue raising alongside the challenges of every day life.

Welcome Ben Thomas. Sexy AF but ass of a coworker. Everything takes off the moment she meets Ben for the first time.

OKKKKK.. PHEW the chemistry is explosive and off the chain. Alright AMY... I see you girl with chapter 15. I mean COME ON. THAT was hot as hell. Ahem I read that chapter again..... ok alright fine you got me maybe three or four times? Who cares at this point ;).
I told my husband we need to get a better office chair ASAP and a bigger desk <3.

I'm telling you I could not get enough of Ben and Juliana and devoured the first half of this book.

And then...... the third act. Ugh it was so messy. AMY how could you do this to me?! I was so mad and wanted to throw my kindle. My poor heart. I wanted to smack Ben.

BUT..... that ending I forgive you Ben. Only this time ;).

My only tiny issue what that I wanted to see more of Ben's POV. Highly recommend!!

Overall, Buchanan is one to watch for!! Extremely talented writer and anything she writes I'll gladly devour!

P.S I hope you're writing

4.5/5 stars

Let's Call a Truce is a workplace/enemies to lovers romance well written and entertaining. I liked it well enough wanted to see how it would end but honestly didn't care all that much about either character and this one was just alright for me. I would for sure recommend it 3 stars, nothing negative to say about just missed the mark for me. I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Let's Call a Truce follows a recently widowed Juliana who is getting back into her career after being a stay at home mom for 7 years. She is so excited to start, that is until she meets the handsome and arrogant Ben.

They are put together to work on.a project and she doesn't know if she will make it through with his constant antagonizing and rudeness.

I really enjoyed the witty banter between the 2 main characters. that effortlessly carried the story. I also really enjoyed the close friendships among the characters and the development we see in Juliana's children.

Widowed mum Juliana can't help but be attracted to Ben, her work colleague. Neither can disagree on the sparks that fly between the two when they argue at work. They are used to not getting along so when the two are tasked to work on a project together, they try to put their differences aside to get the job done.

This was a great debut from Amy Buchanan. I loved that both of the main characters had their own children and the way that the families came together was the sweetest. There was a lot of back and forth between the characters but all the situations seemed genuine and I enjoyed their journey in getting together. I'm excited for this author's next book, especially if it's as good as this one was!

On Juliana's first day back into the work force a handsome man catches her eye. She berates herself for being attracted to him after the loss of her husband. Arriving to the offices she overhears said man speaking negatively about her. Game on. There is only absolutely necessary communication over the next two years. Being sent on a work conference together is the last either wants. With it being in Ben's hometown of Boston he offers to show her the sights. This leads to some sexy times in the hotel room. Upon returning home they decide to keep their new relationship just between the two of them. With having real feelings for one another they decide it's time to tell friends and family. A ghost from Ben's past shows up and all plans are ruined. I admired Ben for trying to put his daughter first but this didn't need to be an all or nothing situation. Juliana's sit back and wait approach didn't help matters. This was a cute single parents, enemy to lovers second chance romance that was a quick and enjoyable story. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Three stars. Perfectly average, and kept me hooked. Some of the banter was cute, but so much of the first part is childish fighting. A huge part of this is the miscommunication trope that I loathe, mixed with my other least favorite trope in sayyy the third act?! The drama was out of character and pointless, but really I didn’t connect with either character enough to care.

This book was everything I want in a romance, from the hysterical meet-cute to work place enemies, witty banter, and sizzling, swoon-worthy chemistry. I fell in love with both main characters, and couldn't stop smiling at their constant bickering while they fought their feelings for each other. There was a conflict halfway through that made me really sad and angry, but the resolution was perfect, and made the emotions worth it. Any book that can evoke such strong feelings is a winner for me! I enjoyed that the book touched on Juliana's grief over losing her husband but didn't make it the focal point of the story, and Ben was so supportive when it came to her feelings. I think the author did a fantastic job with the sensitive topic of opening up to someone new after losing a spouse. I will be highly recommending this one to anyone who loves romance.

Thank you to #netgalley and @stmartinspress St. Martin's Griffin for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

I absolutely love an enemies to lovers situation and that combined with a competent heroine and emotionally intelligent male lead made Let’s Call A Truce SO FUN to read!

This one struck all the right notes for me between humor, angst, and spice. The characters were so likable and their chemistry was 10/10. Honestly the banter alone was worth the price of admission-there were a few times I honestly laughed out loud. I also loved the friendships Juliana shared with her girlfriends and the way this book celebrates found family.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC of this book, all opinions are my own.

Thanks to Netgalley & St. Martin's Press for the
E-ARC! Really enjoyed this! Cute banter & fun characters. Will definitely read more from this author.

Let's Call a Truce is the perfect blend of steam and substance! Amy Buchanan creates a love story that's both sexy and heartwarming, balancing open-door spice with genuine emotion. With rivals to lovers, slow burn, and he falls first tropes, this book hits all the right notes. The characters are refreshingly mature, balancing careers and raising kids, bringing a unique depth to their story.

AND, I absolutely loved the Florida setting—especially the Orlando and UF references! Having gone to UCF and with my husband as a UF alum, the settings made the story even more fun and memorable.

I flew through this in less than 48 hours and couldn't put it down; I couldn't believe it was a debut, and I will officially read anything written by Amy Buchanan! If you're looking for a romance with real heart and sizzling chemistry, Let's Call a Truce is a must-read!

I really enjoyed the banter in this book. It was a lot of fun and well written. The rival coworkers to eventual lovers dynamic was interesting and engaging. I loved how the single parent storylines were integral to the plot and not just a second thought. I feel like the single parent trope can sometimes be used as a bit of a gimmick, but it was front and center in this book. I appreciated that the MMC waited until she was sure that she wanted to pursue a relationship with him. I liked that they shared a best friend who did a great job not picking sides but being supportive of both of their journeys.

Things that didn't work for me: the third act break-up felt a little out of left field with the annoying woman who made a sudden and explosive appearance, but I can see where wrapping up her story influence was a good thing for the plot movement and relationship progression as a whole. I just didn't enjoy reading about it (think Umbridge. You hate her with a fiery passion but it's because she's well written to be evil and annoyingly frustrating). Another aspect that didn't work for me was using "I love you." as a weapon. I love you and therefore you must stay with me. I love you and therefore this other thing I'm doing that is actively hurting you shouldn't matter as much, and so on. It really rubs me the wrong way.

Content: wet dreams about coworkers, m*sterbation, strong language, father/spouse de*th, child abandonment, manipulation, nightmares, PTSD symptoms from de*th, explicit s*x (in office and outside of the office)

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. This review is voluntarily written and the thoughts and opinions contained in this review are my own.

After Juliana Ryan's husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her with two grieving kids and a stunted career from years as a stay-at-home mom, she has no choice but to make it work all on her own. But her confidence crashes around her when she overhears her condescending but infuriatingly attractive new colleague, Ben Thomas, talking about how her kids and inexperience are a liability the company can’t afford. This sets off a feud between the two, as Juliana vows to prove him wrong.

Two years later, their feud rages on, but it may be charged with something they aren't willing to admit. When they are forced onto a career-making project together, Juliana has no choice but to call a truce. As their lives become more intertwined in and out of the office, Juliana finds it hard to ignore Ben’s perpetual smile and charming determination. What started as a truce grows into more, as boardroom-clearing arguments turn to desk-clearing kisses. Could the man she deemed her nemesis understand her life–her stress and responsibilities–better than anyone?

Funny, yet angsty and dealing with real world problems, Let's Call a Truce is a hidden gem. The characters are likeable and relatable, the problems faced are realistic, and the delivery - from the banter to the tears back to heartwarming - was so well done. If you love workplace romances, this is for you!

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

I like this book, I loved that the characters are releatable. They struggle with many things and growth through it and it was really well done. But the third act breakup in my opinion was so messy and I hated the male main character in that moment. I loved the single parent trope though and I loved how she wrote it.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley and the author for this opportunity for a free arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book, honestly more than I expected to, which was still a decent amount. I loved the progression of the characters throughout the story and how they evolved both together and independently. I do think that some of the drama in the third act could have been done in another way that was more in line with Ben’s established character. There was a lot of buildup of Juliana being the “flaky one” in the pair and the decision that Ben makes is not only abrupt, but also out of character, so that was some thing that did throw me off a little bit towards the end.

Overall, however this book was a perfect balance of sweet romance, spicy scenes, personal development, honestly very well rounded side characters, the whole 9 yards. It also handled the topic of loss and grief very well from multiple perspectives, which is something that can definitely be difficult to do. I have already recommended it to some of my friends to read when it comes out.