Victoria Lavine knocked this one out of the park!
 
Romance author, Margot Bradley, has been let down by too many men in her life- she continues to write her Happy Ever After ending novels that she doesn't believe in anymore, for her adoring and loving fans, but keeps her own Happily NEVER after endings for herself, in what she thinks is a safe place. When these files, never meant to be seen by eyes other than her own, get leaked out into the world, her career takes a nosedive. Margot has to do something different and soon she finds herself in a middle of nowhere Alaskan resort, attempting to write her first murder mystery. The last thing she expects to happen is to find herself a part of every romance trope she can imagine writing about, when she meets Dr. Forest Wakefield. Will this grumpy, stubborn man help Margot find her own HEA?


RomCom debut perfection! I absolutely loved this sweet and fun read! I was hooked from page one and fell in love with each of the characters and what they brought to the story. The banter between the characters will have you smiling until you can't smile anymore! Lavine also gives more than just romance and spice; their (Margot & Forest) story also reminds readers the lengths that we will go to when it comes to caring for and protecting our loved ones. Personally, I think this book will be LOVED and I highly recommend to romance readers and readers who just need something that will give them a happy feeling! I look forward to reading more of Lavine's work in the future!

Thank you, Atria Books, and NetGalley for this ARC in return for my honest opinion.

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I absolutely adored Any Trope But You! The sweetness of the story and the chemistry between the main characters was such a delight. This book feels like a love letter to romance readers, the bookstagram community, and anyone craving an extra dose of hope. Margot's relationship with her sister had me in tears more than once, and Forrest's bond with his dad was just as moving (and so hot lol). I can't believe this is a debut novel—it’s so beautifully written... Victoria Lavine is one to watch for sure...I'm beyond thrilled I got the chance to read an early copy! The only minor drawback for me was that some of the dialogue felt a little cheesy at times, but it didn’t take away from how enjoyable the book was overall.

I didn't think I would like this book and by the end I was ready to move to Alaska to meet my mountain man!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

This was a seriously fun read. Victoria Lavine packs this novel full of just about every romance trope you can imagine (intentionally, of course), but in such a way that it doesn't feel overdone. Forrest is everything author Margot imagined for her male heartthrobs and then some... When the two find themselves in forced proximity, with him coming to her rescue (multiple times), with only one bed (er, sleeping bag), opposites attract in this forbidden (in their own minds) vacation romance... Yeah, like I said, every romance trope you can imagine.

I loved how witty and relatable the narration was. It often felt like Lavine was a good friend, just telling a story to "the girls" ("boob prison"? 🤣).

Note: While the storyline touches on some heavy subjects, such as chronic illness, it's more a part of the characters' motivating factors than up front and centre.

This was an exactly what I needed between series. This books plot was great and the detail was there. Enemies to lovers with all the tropes packed into one. You’d think that it would be hard to pull off but it was so well tied into the plot that it worked.

4.50 stars
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TW: Sexual content, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Abandonment
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Margot is a romance author who doesn't believe in HEAs. Although she writes them on paper for her readers, she's got a secret document where she writes down how she thinks her books should end, including divorce, affairs, and even slashed tires. When this document gets leaked to her fanbase, Margot gets cancelled by her beloved readers. Margot's life comes crumbling down, her book deals start to back out leaving her scrambling to find ways to support her chronically ill sister.

In a last-ditch attempt to fix things, she trades in her HEAs for murder and mayhem. Margot abruptly finds herself on her way to Alaska thanks to her sister where she meets Forrest - a doctor who leaves his profession to take care of his father after a medical emergency. He checks off every potential trope possible in Margot's eyes. I kept laughing each time a new part of his life was unravelled, and how he was shaping himself out to be the "perfect" man.

Although both were flawed, I loved both of these characters. The author does a wonderful job of bringing humour into a book that deals with such dark topics. It shows you that there can be happy moments even when life is messy. This was a perfect slow burn, just when you think that she and Forrest will get their HEA something happens that changes their outlook on their relationship. This book had me in tears as I saw so much of myself in Margot.
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I would like to thank NetGalley, Atria Books, and Victoria Lavine for a copy of Any Trope but You in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own - this book publishes on April 1st, 2025.

Great romance story! Follows Margot, a romance author who was recently cancelled due to a hacker finding her alternate endings file containing happy never afters for her characters. Margot escapes to a remote lodge in Alaska and meets Forrest, a researcher caring for his ailing father. After a meet cute involving a moose, Margot and Forrest find themselves in a variety of romance tropes. However, this book ventures deeper with both characters. Both are dealing with being caregivers for loved ones and struggling with finding themselves. This is open door but not overly descriptive in those scenes. A good one to read!

Thank you Atria Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Loved this book so much! Margot and Forrest were such great characters and l want to go to North Star Lodge. I loved the character evolution for both main characters.

Romance Author Margot and Dr. Forrest Wakefield are cut from the same cloth. Both have given up everything to care for their loved ones, and both are jaded in love. This cute romcom is set in cold, cold Alaska, where the male and female main characters heat things up. Loved the witty banter and the numerous tropes. Margot and Forrest are so kind and giving that you can't help but root for them to find their happy ending together. This was an amazing debut by Author Victoria Lavine. I can't wait to see what else she writes.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for an Arc book in exchange for an honest review.

WOW this book! I seriously couldn't put it down from the second I started lol. This adorable rom-com features a young romance author, Margot Bradley, our grumpy but sweet MMC, Forrest Wakefield. This book has everything up romance lovers well LOVE! Margot is anti-true love and pro Happily Never After which is actually the title of her personal file that gets leaked, turning her world upside down. For a much needed break she goes on a trip to Alaska where she literally jumps into the arms of Forrest. Now Forrest, where do I start... He is the book boyfriends of all book boyfriends. Tall, muscular, kind, compassionate, cook, carpenter, fathers son, and freaking Doctor with a speciality in breast cancer research. I mean come on, how can you not swoon over him. Anyways, this book truly checked all of my boxes. I laughed, I cried, and I found everything so relatable. The way that sibling love, grief, and responsibilities for those who need us is represented couldn't have been better thought out. Along with this the way HEA's are their relatability to real life is portrayed truly hit home because I know all of us romance lover long for the kind of love we read in our favorite books. Throughout the book, Margot and Forrest found a way to support each other and accept/love one another's flaws in a new light. They constantly lifted each other up and made one another feel special, leading to both of them really believing in the possibility of Happily Ever Afters! I truly could go on and on about this book as it is my newest 5 star read. I mean there is everything to love plus we get some Taylor Swift references which won me over even more!

Seriously, do yourself a favor and read this book!! I can see it becoming a new favorite on book tok!!!

Rating: 5 starts
Spice: 2 chilly pepers

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Forced into a new writing genre through a leaked (damning document) romance writer Margot heads off to Alaska to try and soak up the murdery vibes. Unfortunately she didn't count on meeting Forrest, who is the embodiment of all her previously written romance tropes, and is making it difficult for her to abandon happily ever afters for murder and mayhem.

I love this book! The banter is off the charts! Add in a hilarious group of imperfect secondary characters, the wilds of Alaska and all the tropes my romantic heart can take; more please, Victoria!

I could not put this book down it was so good. I loved how there were so many tropes and a lot of them were my favorites. 4 stars all the way ❤️

Thank you to NetGalley & Atria Books for the ARC.

5 Stars!!! Any Trope but You takes you on a journey of a romance writer who...doesn't believe in HEAs. I think the part I enjoyed the most about this book is how the author is almost mocking us for loving romance but at the same like yeah, it is a little cliche but I get it. This story also hit on some pretty heavy topics as well including chronic illness, death of a parent, and caring for ill family members. I think Victoria Lavine did a beautiful job of making me laugh out loud (Margot is funny!) to making me cry at the pain both MC had to overcome. Highly recommend!!

I absolutely adored this book! When I read romance novels, I always try to find a trope that I love. This book was a perfect example of people wanting those in real life. Who doesn’t love an enemies to lovers situation or a close proximity trope? The character building was amazing, I really enjoyed getting to know Forrest and Margot. As you read this book, you’ll come to find out that life is hard and sometimes you have to take a step back.

I received this book from NetGalley. All options are my own. Thank you so much for letting me read this!

Wow, this book was so funny and cute, it was the perfect cozy read! I loved the characters and learning about their stories as well as being taken along for this one. This was such a fun concept and I was laughing constantly, I truly enjoyed this and felt that it was not just a romance. It explores familial responsibilities that can really shift everything in your life when you step in to help a family member in need. I also loved every funny little antidote and remember so clearly multiple scenes were I either cringed with the character or laughed along side them. I felt completely emersed in this story and it takes a lot for that to happen nowa days. Bravo Victoria, I wish this book was coming out sooner because I could see this easily being the “IT” book this winter! I am thrilled that I got to read this early though because it will at least be my “IT” book this winter. I can’t wait to read more from Victoria!

I loved this book and glad I got a chance to read it early. Let’s start there, solid 4-4.5 stars.

We follow our fmc mainly (some dual pov) who has crashed and burned her career as a romance writer and takes a step back from that career to try to reinvent herself. How does she do this? By taking an extended vacation trip of sorts to Alaska. Here she finds a man who embodies all of the characteristics of our favorite or well known romance tropes. Cue denial, adorable interactions and special moments with some spicy spice in the mix.

I thought this was well written, laugh out loud funny and pretty hot. The tension in some of these scenes was akin to leg day when I do too many of those adductors or like I’m trying to crush a watermelon between my thighs- what a mess, but my fanny thanks this author for the workout. I am sad to say the author doesn’t have other works published because I already followed her on all social media and sent her a message because I loved it that much and I can be a bit obsessive (typical romance/smut reader behavior I think). Excited to follow whatever she writes next!

A dash of enemies to lovers with every silly romance trope thrown in to perfectly set the tone for this romance writer spending 6 weeks in Alaska. Overall, incredibly heartwarming and genuine romance.

I was really impressed by how much truth was in these pages. The dialogue in particular was spectacular, but I also really loved how grounded it felt. At no point did the conflicts seem manufactured. It all felt real and that’s tough in a romance book.

I’m so glad I received this ARC. I think others will really love it, too.

4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.

Thank you NetGalley and Victoria Lavine for the chance to read this story.

Margot is a down on her luck romance author who gets sent to Alaska by her sister in order to basically re-evaluate herself and get her career back on track.

The book started a little slow for me, Margot starts off kind of unlikeable, but in the end I loved her character and her growth.

In Alaska she meets Forrest and they both have walls up they need to break down. They go from enemies to lovers and it’s a slow painful burn, but it’s so beautiful at the same time. I loved that Forrest met all the marks of a romance bookish boyfriend, and he did not disappoint.

This book has hard moments, but it is filled with funny moments and sweet moments as well.

I really enjoyed it.

This was swoony and steamy and soft and so damn vulnerable!!!! I don't really know what to about it, to be honest.

I was rooting for these two from the (jump) start! (What else is there to do but what Margot did when faced with a MOOSE? I understand her and I validate her completely.) Forrest is an absolute dreamboat and every cliche we discover about him along side Margot had me giggling and kicking my feet.

These two had impossible barriers holding them back but the way they were able to support each other even if it meant not being able to be together was so lovely. Life is messy and it hurts but finding someone that gets you on such a deeply personal and painful level is magic. These two were magic. Full of trope-y goodness with Alaska as a backdrop. Dreamy.

Also, the light this book shines on what it means to be a caretaker is so important. It's lonely and it's isolating, even if you love the person you're caring for more than anything. And then to have those people love and care for you right back? That was the backbone of this story and I love Trapper and Savannah so much.

What a beautiful love letter to the people we love and all the ways we love them. What a wonderful debut by Victoria Lavine.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

ADORABLE. What a debut! I really, really enjoyed this one. The Alaska setting, the fun tropes, the wilderness excursions, all of it. Loved the sisters relationship too, and Trapper - what a guy.

Some parts were so cheesy but I laughed out loud ("it smells like someone lit a scented candle in here and called it Cedar and Muscles") multiple times.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the e-ARC! I look forward to what Victoria Lavine has in store next! I just hope she drops the "sweetheart" pet name.