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.

It was okay. Kinda cute. Kinda cringe. Didn’t really seem like it was going anywhere.

Thank you for the opportunity to read early!

4.5 stars
Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC!

I just finished Any Trope but You, and I absolutely loved it! It’s been a while since I’ve read a romance novel with so much emotional depth. At its core, it’s a romance with a satisfying HEA (Happily Ever After), but it’s also a story about family, selflessness, and the hard choices we make for those we love.

The protagonist is a romance author in her early thirties who writes happy endings but struggles to believe in them herself. To cope, she keeps a private file of “never happy endings” for her characters. Her sister, who has a chronic condition, buys her a six-week trip to Alaska under the guise of writing a murder mystery. But beneath that surface-level excuse lies her sister’s deeper desire to help the protagonist break free from the emotional crutches that have held her back.

In Alaska, the protagonist meets Forest, a well-developed romantic interest who seems perfect on paper but hides his own burdens of guilt. The dynamic between them is rich with real-life challenges, making their relationship feel authentic and layered. The book explores not just romantic love but also the love between family members—and how selflessness, while admirable, can sometimes hold you back.

A central theme of the story is bravery—learning that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is make a selfish choice for your own happiness.

If I had one critique, it would be that the ending felt a bit rushed, leaving me wanting just a little more. But overall, this is a beautifully written debut, and I’m so glad I got to read it!

This book follows Margot - a popular romance author that gets cancelled for having her happily never afters leaked online. Her sister sends her on a 6 week wilderness retreat in remote Alaska where she meets the literal embodiment of all romance tropes in one, Forrest.

I loved their banter and following the sweet progression of them finally giving in to their feelings for each other.

I can’t wait to read more stories from this fantastic debut author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for a digital ARC of Any Trope but You.

This was just okay to me. My main issue was that these characters were attracted to each other, tried to hate each other, and then were in love, but the pages didn't show them falling in love, rather the author told the reader it was happening. Margo was also a hard character to like. Forrest was great, and I loved that there wasn't a miscommunication trope. I understand why the author had both the main characters face similar issues, but I wish they didn't, because from each POV it was basically the same ARC. I think this will be a great book for a lot of romance readers, but it's not my favorite.

Any Trope But You has everything a great romcom should have—tons of wit, flawed-yet-lovable characters, and tension (both sexual and relational). I loved it!

Forrest + Margot 4ever ❤️

I received a complimentary ARC through NetGalley, and this is my honest review.

The Sweet Christmas read we all need. Margot Bradley's Alaskan Reinvention is a delightful mix of humor, romance, and emotional growth. Margot, a cynical romance author, escapes to a remote Alaskan resort to write her first murder mystery, only to find herself in the middle of a real-life rom-com with the brooding Dr. Forrest Wakefield. Their chemistry builds amidst snowstorms, family obligations, and quirky tropes, making this a charming read. The witty banter, emotional depth, and picturesque setting make it perfect for rom-com fans looking for something heartwarming.

This book is so flipping adorable! I already know it's going to be a hit! Who doesn't love a good inside look at the HEA community? The only thing that made me cringe was the continuous use of "sweetheart." (BLEH! but totally a personal preference and not an issue for everyone!)

4/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for providing me with an e-arc of this book.

I want to thank NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Sadly this was a Dnf for me:/.. I caught myself wandering many times throughout the book.. it wasn’t catching my interest.. some times were a little repetitive.. I made it almost halfway until I just gave up:/..