Thank you for the arc! This was a joy to read! The office rivals to lovers trope was nicely done here. Can’t wait to see what Amy writes next!

I didn’t like it that much, unfortunately..

The dynamic between Juliana and Ben didn’t really work for me. Their initial dislike, or really Juliana’s dislike of Ben, stems from something stupid and insensitive she overheard him say two years ago. And yes, that wasn’t okay, I wouldn’t have just let that go either. But she takes this to another level, like I’m sorry, but you’re an adult and this is your place of work? Have you never encountered someone you didn’t like before? Just ignore them, be civil when you have to interact with them, and move on..

There was OW drama in this, which I hated. I didn’t like Ben that much to begin with, but the whole thing with the OW was kind of terrible.

This story also deals with themes of grief and single parenthood, which I thought were nicely done.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great debut romance novel! Juliana and Ben are so full of life and easy to love. They come with baggage and I often found myself sitting on the edge of my seat (figuratively) waiting to see what it was and how/if it would get resolved. I love feel good romances with drama full of laughter, anger, frustration and tears and this book was right up that alley. I highly recommend this book!

A cute enemies to lovers story with a dash of second chance for Juliana and Ben after unexpected tragedy and a divorce. I enjoyed the banter and the one upping on their little war between them. And when they finally gave into the what they were feeling, so good! Their girls were amazing, the friendships Juliana made were nice and to see her take a leap with Ben but also be cautious with her heart and that of her little girls was both awe moments and moments that made me want to say get it together. An enjoyable read!

I tried to like Ben, I just couldn't, he just did not work for me at all. I had a hard time getting passed that. Their whole relationship just felt off to me. It didn't work on my end.

3.5 ⭐️

I TRIED to like Ben, I really truly did. I also TRIED to forgive him but frankly, despite all the wonderful components of this book, I wanted to scream when they reunited after the 3rd act breakup. What on EARTH !!!! If Ben were one of my friends’ boyfriends, that is not how this story would have ended.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC - in general, I find it a good thing when a good book gets this much of an emotional reaction from me!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What sets this book apart is how it balances witty banter and steamy encounters with heartfelt moments. Juliana’s struggle with grief and her role as a single mom adds layers to her character, making her journey all the more compelling. Ben’s charm and determination bring out the best and sometimes the worst in their interactions, keeping readers hooked.

The chemistry between Juliana and Ben is palpable, and their journey from antagonists to lovers is both satisfying and realistic. While the plot follows familiar romance tropes, Buchanan’s sharp writing and character development keep it fresh and engaging. The tension and eventual resolution between the leads are handled with care, making for a delightful read that fans of contemporary romance will thoroughly enjoy.

Ahhh this was fun, predictable, and sexy! It gave The Hating Game Vibes and honestly it's what I want in an enemies to lovers romance! Overall worth the read.

Juliana is a widow reentering the workforce after the untimely death of her husband. Trying to juggle two kids, a career and her grief means she doesn’t have time for much else least of all a new coworker who, although super hot, is a jerk. The war won’t stop their feelings for each other and it might just be what they both need.

This book is a quick read, light with some lol moments but also a couple of tears. Just me? I tend to be a crybaby, so maybe?

I really liked the diverse cast of characters and I’m hoping *fingers crossed* that Asia gets her own story. (I loved her sm!)

If you like modern, enemies to lovers, hot workplace romance, grab this one, you’ll love it. For the booktok crew, I give is a 🌶️ 🌶️/5. The tension was 🤌🏻 though.

I really enjoyed this book! I thought it was pretty relatable and the drama wasn't TOO too over the top. Typically I'm not a fan of books with kids, but they were pretty integral to the story and I found I didn't mind them as much. The angst and grief described was also quite realistic.

Overall I do recommend and would love to read more from this author!

Let’s call a truce

Juliana is a widowed mother of two who restarts her career. She feels an instant attraction to her coworker Ben that quickly flips to barely contained animosity. After two years of slinging barbed comments, Juliana has to come to terms with the fact that the line between love and hate has blurred between the two of them.

Ben lets his intentions be known throughout the book. He wants to be with Juliana and pushes her to recognize their chemistry and compatibility.

There is something to be said about reading a book that feels like adults are acting like an adults. Both Juliana and Ben worry about what their kids and coworkers will think. They approach their relationship with maturity by talking through their fears and realizing that they can be brave together.

This is a stellar debut. The banter is top notch, the spice feels intimate, and you root for the two characters from start to finish. I can’t wait to read more of Amy’s work.

This book was a cute enemies-to-lovers romance with lots of heart and steam! Juliana was a compelling FMC. She’s a widowed single mom of two little girls making her way in the corporate world while struggling with a growing attraction to her work nemesis. I thought the push and pull of Ben and Juliana’s attraction felt realistic, even though I was surprised at some of Juliana’s behavior given she works in HR. While Ben and Juliana had great banter, the dialogue with other characters was a little stilted and too expositional. But I’ll chalk that up to this being a debut.

I’m looking forward to whatever Amy Buchanan writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, which was provided in exchange for an honest review.

This was cute! I did struggle with the FMC a bit when she was so back and forth with the MMC but I did really love their story. I think it showed the reality of losing a husband and the grief that comes in waves. I thought both characters were really well suited for each other and their love felt genuine.

Fans of second chance romances need to read Let’s Call a Truce. It’s a must read book that will make you feel like you’re in love!

I really enjoyed this story! I loved the character development throughout and it touched on some important topics that happen in todays society. It talks about spouse loss, being a single parent and the struggle of over coming trauma to love again. Even with those topics the story itself still was funny and the banter between the two main characters were my favorite! I honestly kept reading for the banter alone. But there are plenty of sexy scenes along the way! This is definitely an author that I would read from again! Highly recommend this story.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital ARC of Let's Call a Truce.

I rated this 4, but I think I'm more along the lines of 3.5. I enjoyed the writing, and enemies to lovers is my favorite trope so I loved the banter between them. I loved Ben's character. Juliana was fine, too, maybe a little annoying at times with the back and forth. The third act "break up" was well done and left my heart hurting for both of them, but also angry at the same time. This was a great debut, and I would definitely read more from the author. The reason for 3.5 and not 4 is because I felt it was a little long for what it was, like the same issues back and forth, but it didn't bother me too much.

PSA: Very spicy!

I adored this debut romance! The office rivals-to-lovers plot was so well done, and I adored how nuanced both Ben and Juliana were. The story encompassed more than just their relationship; it also encompassed their relationships with their friends, their children, and their past romantic relationships. The book discusses some heavier topics, but the author handles them very well. I liked reading about Juliana's relationship with her children, and I loved the dynamic between Asia and Juliana, as well as Ben and Asia. The romance in this was absolutely stellar; the dynamic between Ben and Juliana was great, and there was a lot of tension between them. While there was a third-act break-up in this (as many romances have), I found that the reason for this one actually made sense, which was refreshing! Overall, I would completely recommend this book, and it's definitely a new favourite romance book of mine. I can't wait to see what Amy Buchanan writes next!

As a teacher, I always love reading work enemies (because it never happens with the little people I spend my days with!) So, I was quite entertained by Ben and Juliana (who at times was definitely annoying) Their chemistry and banter was enjoyable to read along with. I love that the MC was a single mom and I love how endearing Ben was.

A fun workplace enemies to lovers read, this book was intriguing! Some of the writing fell flat but the banter and chemistry were prominent. Juliana kind of annoyed me in some places but she redeemed herself.

Ah! Work place enermies is just the best!! The tension between these two main characters was addicting to read. I just wanted them to keep fighting and have Ben flirt back. Ben and Juliana have amazing chemistry. The club scene was everything! I love how they couldn’t stay away from one another.

Such a fun read! I can’t wait to see what is next for this author!