3 ⭐️

I started reading this the moment I got my hands on it this morning and finished it in one sitting- a quick easy read. The relationship between Bev and Nate, former enemies from high school, started rocky but developed through the story as a classic enemies to lovers. My issue with this story is that I had a hard time believing their romance and the development of the romance felt incomplete. Otherwise, the animals in the story really add a cute touch!

Thanks NetGalley for an ARC!

I wasn’t convinced by the beginning or end of I Hate Rockstars. I did enjoy most of the book but I definitely lost a bit of interest in parts because it seemed to lose direction.
What was the bit about Scooter bringing Moose back and making an offer/threat? It seemed to have no point and didn’t seem to make any difference to the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC 🤍

I Hate Rock Stars is a delightful and charming read that offers a mix of humor, romance, and heartwarming moments. The engaging banter between Bev and Nate keeps the narrative lively and entertaining. Their chemistry is palpable, making their interactions a highlight of the book.

The side characters, especially the lovable Moose (definitely the standout character 🐶), add depth and warmth to the story.

However, I did find some aspects of the book less satisfying. The resolution of the main characters' drama took longer than necessary to unfold, which slightly hindered the pacing. Additionally, the conclusion felt a bit rushed, leaving me wishing for a more drawn-out and satisfying wrap-up to the story.

Despite these drawbacks, it remains a charming and cozy read that I would recommend to fans of romance and animal lovers alike. It’s a heartwarming story that provides a pleasant escape, even if it doesn't quite reach the heights of a five-star read.

Overall, this is a cute and cozy read that successfully balances humor, romance, and endearing animal companions. While it may not be perfect, it's a delightful addition to any reader's collection and a solid three-star read.

This was such a cute and fluffy read! I really enjoyed seeing their relationship blossom. However there were sections that felt a little rushed but overall a really lovely read!

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC!

This was a cute and easy summer read! It's short and only took a few hours for me to read.

The premise is so fun! The story follows Beverly (Bev) and Nate, two former high school enemies. Bev is back living in their cozy island hometown, and she is working towards a promotion at the Melody Bay Animal Shelter. Nate is a world famous rock star, whose tour has been cancelled after he punched a record executive.

Bev is surprised to learn that her new intern is none other than, Nate, who has ordered to do six months of community service at the animal shelter. Bev tries to her put her hatred of Nate aside so that she can show her boss that she is a good supervisor and deserves the promotion.

Working closely together, Bev and Nate's feelings toward each other begin to change. An overnight road trip to save a troubled dog leads to a steamy night together... Was it just one night or could there be something more between them?

While the story and characters were cute, this was only a 3⭐️ read for me. The characters fell a little flat. It isn't explained why Bev hates Nate so much until about the 60% mark, so it was difficult to feel the enemies to lovers. A lot happens in the last 15% of the book, and the character and plot development felt rushed and not full explained. The HEA happens quickly and a little too easily.

Some of the tropes: Enemies to lovers, small town (beach), forced proximity, workplace romance, one bed

This is a sweet, fun romance and I really enjoyed it. The animal rescue centre setting makes for some hilarious scenarios and a big part of this book’s appeal is the animal escapades. Yes, it’s predictable and yes, it’s not incredibly realistic but who cares? It’s a fun, romantic read which will make you smile.

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This was a quick and pleasant read. I enjoyed the animal shelter setting, and the two main characters were both likeable and had chemistry. There was one scene in a motel room that was sizzling hot. However, it was unclear to me what exactly happened with the characters in the past and why they were enemies to begin with, as it wasn’t really explained properly. And you had to suspend disbelief about the fact that the MMC just happened to be assigned to the shelter the FMC happened to work for. Otherwise it was an enjoyable book.

El estilo de escritura no funcionó para mi.


De la nada el cantante de rock, Nate, desarrolló miedo escénico, se metió en problemas y tiene que regresar a su pueblo natal. Como es famoso se volvió creído y algo mimado.

Beverly trabaja es un refugio de animales y su sueño es abrir un propio refugio para salvar a mas animalitos. Pero para eso requiere dinero y un mejor puesto por lo que quiere un ascenso, entonces su jefa le dice que el trabajo es suyo sí superara dos tareas:
- Guiar de manera adecuada a su nuevo pasante.
- Recaudar $10,000 dólares más que él año pasado.

Las dos peticiones parecen posibles, pero hay un gran problema y es que su pasante resulta ser Nate con quien tiene una historia que termino mal.


No me gustó que desde el principio ella cae por él y más viendo el tipo de historia que tienen. Era necesario aclarar lo del beso y que poco a poco él se fuera ganando la confianza y cariño de Bev.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!
Release date: August 8th, 2024

This was a super fun read! Nate Hart is a musician on tour- with stage fright. After an “altercation”, he’s sent back to his hometown, Melody Bay, for service work. Enter Bev: Melody Bay Animal Shelter’s number one intern. When Nate gets assigned as Bev’s assistant, old history gets dug up!

I really, really liked these characters! Bev and Nate are so relatable and I was rooting for them both the whole time. Their love story was *chefs kiss* I loved Bev’s dad, and their relationship was so sweet to read. The only reason Im giving 3 stars and not 4 is because there was nothing much special. I never had any emotions that I was really, deeply feeling. There were also some very, very small details I noticed that did not match up.

This was a very quick read! The fast pace is perfect for getting out of a reading slump (which we all hate) and you won't get bored!

Bev works in a shelter and is forced to work with Nate, a rock star, doing community service. They have to go on a road trip to pick up a traumatized dog. ..

Love the enemis to lovers trope. Fun banter. Love the one bed one motel room plot too. :) The dogs and cats steal so many scenes too. A cute rom-com.

Thanks to the publisher for the books.

Who doesn’t like romcoms about second chances, true love, and bad boys reformed with some animals thrown in? I know I sure do and I Hate Rock Stars did not disappoint.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.
You can find my review also on Goodreads.

"I Hate Rock Stars" is the perfect summer romcom for those who are fond of the genre. It mixes all the ingredients that make readers giggle while kicking their feet: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, workplace romance, one bed, second chance romance, small town...should I say more?

In short, Beverly is a young woman that works at Melody Bay Animal Shelter: she loves animals, loves taking care of them and really wants to get promoted. To get there she has to earn a decent sum of money at the foundraiser event the shelter hosts once a year and has to work with a new intern. But what if that intern is a famous rock star that also happens to be a huge part of Beverly's past. How will this end?

I am a huge fan of romances that start with good premises like this one did, even though it is not my favorite genre to read. Overall, the book is a nice and pleasant read: i finished it in less than a day and i had a lot of fun reading it. I think it's fun, witty and sweet.
Bev and Nate are cute and hilarious, the kind of couple you immediately start rooting for. I have to say their relationship is a bit rushed, especially toward the end, but overall engaging. The characters are brilliant, especially Beverly, and I absolutely fell in love with every single animal that stayed at MBAS. Of course Moose holds a special place in my heart.

I would totally recommend this book!

NetGalley fue generoso y me aprobo un arc de este libro.

Lo comencé a leer y dije seeeh re interesante.... let me tell you I WAS FOOLED.
Parece salido directamente de wattpad which is not wrong but we're in 2024, it's time to update our writing skills guys.

Para hacer una lectura descontracturante despues de leerte 500 paginas de un libro de fantasia re sirve pero hasta ahi nomas. No es un libro que recomendaria.

Ah y la fecha de publicación es el 8 de agosto besitos

Fun, laugh out loud book, that I found hard to put down. Really enjoyed this book, have recommended it to a number of friends who enjoy this genre. .

This is such a cute easy read,
First I would definitely adopt Louise she’s my kind of cat.
I loved the animal shelter my heart breaks for them
I liked Bev and Nate they were adorable with their banter and dislike for each other.
Some of my favourite tropes were in this book which made it so much fun to read.
I sat in the garden today and read the whole thing.
Perfect summer read.
Adorable animals rock star enemies to lovers, one bed, brilliant characters, a beautiful setting.
Loved it

Thank You Netgalley

Publish Date: August 8th, 2024

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

There is Bev who works at the Melody Bay Animal Shelter and she has a new intern but is also trying to get her promotion. Her intern is Nick Hart a rock star and he was a local at one time and returned, he got caught with something and now is an intern and not on tour anymore. maybe this is their second chance. The side characters contributed significantly to the story, adding more depth to the story.

Some of the Tropes
-Enemies to lovers
-Workplace romance
-Second chance
-Small town (beach)
-Forced proximity
-One bed