This was a very sweet age gap book that is a rom com, but also touches on the difficulties that woman face in a male oriented world.
I do love a HEA

This was okay. I think the plot was missing a little seasoning, therefore it’s bland and predictable. However, it was still a good read!

Anna Kovác’s directorial career is currently facing serious challenges. Recently divorced from a high-powered Hollywood agent who's making things difficult for her, she's struggling both personally and professionally. Meanwhile, John, a young actor, is desperately trying to get his screenplay noticed, but all anyone seems to care about is casting him as the stereotypical shirtless hunk.

Their paths cross at a bar, and though there's an undeniable spark between them, Anna hesitates. Dating a younger man would fuel tabloid gossip, something she’d rather avoid. What she doesn't realize, though, is that their lives are about to intersect in a much bigger way—they'll soon be collaborating on her upcoming film.

This book was unlike my usual reads. The pacing felt slower, and the characters had a more grounded, authentic feel compared to the typical romance protagonists. I found the Hollywood setting to be refreshing—it’s not often I read something that delves into the inner workings of the entertainment industry, so that aspect kept me engaged.

The story also weaves in some thought-provoking themes. There's commentary on gender dynamics, particularly on how women in traditionally male-dominated roles face constant undermining, and I appreciated how the male lead stood by the heroine in her fight for respect.

However, the predictability of the plot did take away some of the excitement for me. I could see the major turns coming from the start and kept hoping for a surprise that never came.

Evie Browning is a relatively new voice in the literary world, and this is only her second book. It’s a solid effort with a charming couple, a feel-good ending, and a sweet epilogue.

i enjoyed this especially once i realized it was going to be a slow burn. however, the plot was lacking and overall, the characters were extremely unrealistic

Reel Love by Evie Browning was a three-star book for me. My first thought when I saw the cover was "I have to read this". Sadly I don't think it was executed as well as it could have been. 
Anna is the FMC of this book and her dream is to become a successful film director, but that is not exactly what was happening at the beginning. You could relate to Anna well if you were trying to achieve a dream that seems far off. The MMC: John. I liked him, but that's pretty much all I have to say about him. Both the characters seemed very "real" and I could imagine meeting them in person. Although the plot was slow, the book was super cute and fun to read.

I enjoyed the premise of the book, and the beginning of the story really caught my eye. I enjoyed the characters, but I do feel like we really didn't to see much of their backstories. The plot of the book is there, but there are some editing consistencies (typos and sudden switched between persons) that makes this feel like it was rushed. I'm not sure if its because the ebook I received is an unedited copy, but this feels half baked much like the movie in the book.

I give three stars because there is so much potential in the story line and with the author, just feels like it is incomplete.

Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher for an arc. Rating: 3.5 stars🌟

The premise of this story is fantastic, and Anna truly shines as a character. I absolutely loved the dynamic between John and Anna; their relationship was the highlight of the book! Their interactions had me giggling more than once.

However, the execution of the storyline felt a bit uneven at times, which affected the overall flow. Despite this, the charm of John and Anna’s relationship kept me engaged. Overall, it was a cute read with memorable moments!

I really like it, enjoy the set up , how it develops. The characters are fun and easy to get. The workplace set up was fun . Definitely a cute rom com

This was a cute romance and it was an easy and enjoyable read for the most part. I did find that there were some parts that it was slow but overall I think it was a cute romance and good read for those who want a fun romance

This was one of the books that I picked solely based on the cover and the subtitle. And my god did all the tropes play our perfectly!

A quick and easy read, Anna is trying to restart her career although her ex husband seems to be blocking her moves.

I enjoyed how Anna met John at the bar, how she helped him and in return he helped her get back into directing. The film terms were a little heavy if you’re not into movies.

The story was evenly paced, there’s miscommunication between the MCs which isn’t a favourite of mine, but the ending makes up for it.

A solid 3 star book to pick up as a palette cleanser.

This was a good read! I haven't read many age gap books before this, but very good and entertaining. Very easy and quick read, if you're just getting back into reading or decided to pick up reading recently for a hobby then this Is a good quick book to start with. It is an age gap romance with a movie director and a male main character who wears many hats in the career world. This is a he falls first romance and I enjoyed that part as I don't read many of those where the man falls first.

I found it a little confusing I’m not sure if it because of the film references which I didn’t know or what but I was really confused throughout it. I also didn’t really like the miscommunication troupe but that’s more of a personal issue than the books. I did like the romance between the two characters I love the age gap with her being old that’s by favourite type of age gap.

Leni Kauffman's cover is what lead me to pick up this book. I have not been disappointed when using this method to select my reads. Given that, I went into this book with zero expectations and ended up having the best time. I totally did not see myself almost giving this book five stars, but I came close. This insane feeling of overwhelming satisfaction when I finished came close to pushing me over. Unfortunately, its only four because it could have benefitted from some editing. Cannot overstate how much I recommend this book.

Thank you to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

I was really looking forward this book between the cover and the book summary. However, from chapter one it kind of feel flat for me. The language was more proses than I usually care for. The introduce of the MMC didn't give me much to grab on to. DNF.

Thank you, Net Galley for the opportunity to read this.

I went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I thought that Anna and John were both well-written and acted / thought appropriately for their respective ages. There were times when the pacing was off and the dialogue was a little hard to follow, but overall I enjoyed the story and the HEA.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for a copy of this book.

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Reel Love By Evie Browning
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I was intrigued by the cover and title of this book. Expecting a cute, cosy read. Which, to be fair, it was, but it was also incredibly boring and slow. I got to 48% before I ended up DNF and even to get to 48% took a while.
This is definitely not for me.

Anna is a struggling director whose ex husband has been sabotaging her career since they broke up. John is trying to sell his screen play and doesn't want to sacrifice his vision. They end up working together on a movie that is falling apart. The two characters are very sweet with each other. My problem is with the plot. Not much happens the whole time. It is very predictable.

I want to thank NetGalley for having this available to read!

I wasn’t the biggest fan of this book tbh.. I did not really connect with anyone at all and found it a bit repetitive at times..

This was a sweet, fun and quick to read romcom. I'm not the person who laughs while reading romcoms but even I had to giggle sometimes while reading the book. The storyline is a bit predictable but that isn't a bad thing when it comes to romcoms. I got the happy ending I was hoping for.