I stopped after chapter 1 (6%) but I really liked the voice and the premise. This will be a great fit for contemporary romance readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC.

Tell me, if your favorite romance author got hacked, and it turned out they secret bad endings for all of their books, what would you think? Endings where the couples got divorced, had horrible MILs, things like that? I would think it was super hilarious. In this book, the author has gone through some horrible relationships and doesn't believe in love, so has a secret HNA (happily never after) file and gets canceled and dropped by her publisher when it gets released.

So off she goes to Alaska to try her hand at a new genre and get away from everything. Obviously, meet-cute bc of course. This book is so amazing! Definitely would recommend it to anyone would loves romance (unless you are looking for a clean romance, tons of smut).

Thanks to NetGalley for the free kindle book in exchange for my honest review!!!

An adorable, trope-laden romcom that is perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn! Margot is forced into a 6-week writing retreat by her sister, where her meet-cute with Forrest sparks a chain reaction of romance tropes that feel like there's a behind-the-scenes producer masterminding their interactions. This was sweet and fun, and I quickly flew through the banter and budding relationship between Margot and Forrest.

Fun and entertaining read. A little trope-y (we were warned with the title!) and cliche at times. A lot of the plot required a bit of suspended disbelief, but I was happy enough to go where the story took me. A decent mix of cozy and steamy. It's a decent fun/silly read, recommend if you're in the mood for that

I... I don't even know how to start this. Well first off, READ THIS BOOK.

I was skeptical going into this book. The premise felt very Book Lovers and Beach Reads adjacent so I wasn't sure how this book would hold up when I had that in my mind before I even read the book. I thought the name was kind of cheesy/quirky and that this would just be some cheesy rom com I read, moderately enjoyed and moved on. I am floored though. I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down.

This was a tale of self discovery, balancing obligations to care for others with your own needs and love. I adored the way this book wove in romance tropes while acknowledging how cheesy they are. The comedic timing is brilliant. I was cackling and smiling and giggling the whole book. I loved the banter between our protagonists. The entire relationship felt so organic and real. This really did remind me of Emily Henry's work in all the best ways.

All of the characters relationships felt so well fleshed out. The bond between Margot and her sister was so adorable. I also loved the dual POVs so we could really feel the inner turmoil of each protagonist. It just felt so wholesome and real.

This had probably the funniest opening line I have ever read, I wish I could quote it but I can't spoil that for you just yet. I find myself in awe that this is the authors first book. I am so eager to read anything else she publishes, I cannot say enough good things about this book.

Do yourself a favour and read this book if you enjoy romance novels with strong characters and great plot.

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

This book gave me all the best feels. I laughed, I teared up, and I rooted for our main characters. I am recommending it to my book besties. I’m so glad I had the chance to read this!

This book is so aptly named because every single romance trope that you can think of except for secret baby is in this book.

Margot is a romance writer who doesn’t believe in HEAs and is outted during a live zoom meeting. Her publisher reconsiders her future and her agent is in limbo about what’s next for the writer. Savannah, Margot’s sister secretly books her at an Alaskan get away that is rustic, filled with wild animals and a hunky caretaker who is also a doctor ( trope hero) a breast cancer researcher, a good son, and fellow Californian. SO many tropes, so many ways to write a romance!

What ensues is a rocky start ( enemies to lovers) that turns into true love (HEA), that’s tested time and time again.

Forced proximity, hero rescues, and hot sex fill this story well.

I found this story delightful and I thank Netgalley and the publisher for a sneak peak.
4 stars.

This is the second romcom I've read cover to cover today (honeymooning rocks!) and I am pleased to report that this one was another great one. I LOVED the FMC's voice and the irony of trying to stay away from romance tropes when they kept happening over and over again. I liked that it poked fun at the genre without seeming over-the-top or cheesy. I felt like this was a very realistic story, and all of the characters were developed very well. There were a couple minor plot lines I could have done without, but they didn't burden the story too much. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book, and will now keep Lavine on my publishing watch list!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I wish I had known how spicy this book would be. Everything seemed so promising - the cover, the cozy setting, and the humorous play on contemporary romance tropes, However, I did not finish, as it was much too steamy for my taste. I fully expect this book to be popular, as the writing and plot are entertaining, and many people seem to appreciate the spice.

Special thanks to the Publisher, Atria Books, and Net Galley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Forrest from the forest, I loved that part. Margot meets Forrest during an Alaskan get away set up by her sister. She needed an escape and new motivation to write her upcoming novel. While she is there she has to reflect on happily never afters, especially after meeting Forrest who seems like the perfect guy. Overall a cute read.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Amazing, amazing, amazing. I loved this book! It had me laughing, crying, angry, you name it. I saw myself in Margo in so many ways. This book was beautifully written. I will definitely be recommending this to my fellow readers.

I received an advanced copy of this book for review. I did not receive any compensation for this review.

Oh my gosh I loved this!!!!! So fun to poke fun of the tropes (that I am obsessed with) while also embracing them. Seeing both Margot’s and Forrest’s journeys as caretakers and how they understood each other so well was so sweet. I’m so happy they got a HEA I cried like five times. My only complaint is I need an epilogue.

I LOVED this book so much. Not only could I relate to both Margot and Forrest with their need to make sure their parent/younger sibling are okay and fix everything to make it better for them, but the romance was AMAZING! The noises that came out of me when this man gets on his knees and begs during a spicy scene. I mean c'mon dude, do you need anything else to convince to read this book. Margot is a god damn romance writer and the minute she sees Forrest she's like yup he looks like the best combination of all my male character. The funny thing is he ends up being better than them. I really don't know what I expected, but this exceeded all my expectations and more. I need to talk to someone who's read the book and gush about it! Thank you Atria Books for the e-arc of this book and thank you NetGalley as well!

i love u romance. i love u “person who doesn’t believe in love and HEAs gets an HEA” trope. i love u alaska. this was a win for me on all fronts!!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn’t expecting to like this as much as I did. The title was a little off putting for me but I decided to give it a try. It’s filled with many of your favorite trope and instead of it coming off cringey it just embraces the cheesiness of it all. It was a nice palette cleanser after all my fantasy reads and it’s a great debut book.

No question...this was a 5 star read for me!

The plot was fresh and fun from meet-cute to HEA. The main characters were each fully developed and relatable. You can't help but root for them!

Sometimes reading this book I wasn't sure but I kept going. I found it relatable in a way and I enjoyed the banter. Victoria Lavine does a great job of making you feel like you are apart of the story.

Fun, easy to read debut novel; I look forward to future works from Lavine!

This book was one romantic trope after another, explicitly called out as the female protagonist is a romance writer. While over the top at times (in a fun way), there was also some depth as the story covers what loved ones will sacrifice to help the family they love, and when that sacrifice can be to a fault.

In addition to liking the story and underlying message in the book, I also enjoyed the writing style, pacing, and character banter.

My biggest complaint with the book was the main character, who has some flaws that drove me crazy. She’s incredible self conscious and looking for validation from others while simultaneously stubborn and hasty with decisions - together it resulted in her decisions and actions feeling illogical (e.g., way they could have a fling for a few weeks then being upset when she heard a rumor he has hooked up with other guests in the past, making it clear she isn’t used into outdoorsy things only to be offended when it’s suggested she doesn’t join a challenging hike since she’s an amateur). I still enjoyed the book but it do wish her character was a little more consistent.

Thank you to NetGalley, Victoria Lavine, and Atria for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This enemies to lovers romance was a quick, fun, flirty read. The inciting incident was unique and I love that the plot got rolling right away. Although I didn’t love the MC, Margot (maybe I just can’t identify with the LA lifestyle?), her personality really did shine through. I loved the idea of a male love interest who fits all her tropes, and the fact that he lives in the Alaskan wilderness and has a name like Forrest is perfect.

Pros of this book:
-I really like the dual-perspective. It was nice to see Margot and Forrest’s personalities come through loud and clear.
-I think Victoria Lavine did a great job discussing some heavy topics. I enjoyed how real the concerns of the MCs felt when considering their futures. You could definitely feel the internal struggle.

Only negatives for me were that some of the scenes felt a little rushed and others were hard to believe. It’s difficult to believe that Margot would realistically be involved in the extreme adventure world, despite any incentives.

But overall a really great read if you like banter, enemies to lovers, and HEAs!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Did you love….

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Beach Read by Emily Henry

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✨Any Trope But You✨
By @victorialavinewrites

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I’m not sure that I can do this book justice in my review but I’m going to try!!

It is clever, witty, funny, spicy and has a depth to it that you wouldn’t expect from a rom com. You feel connected to these characters almost immediately. She built out their back stories so well. I felt like they were friends who I had known for years. I was invested in their HEA from the beginning.

I truly believe that Victoria is the next Emily Henry, the next Carly Fortune, the next Katherine Center, the next Abby Jimenez, the next great romance author. I’m already counting the days until I can read her next book!

🦞Heads up to all my Maine friends, Victoria is one of us!

Thank you to @netgalley and @atriabooks for this advanced reader copy and @victorialavinewrites for the physical copy to hold in my hands!