This is a beautiful story that expertly navigates chronic illness and mental health and I felt deeply for Nadia and everything she was going through. I loved the relationship between Nadia and Marco and am grateful to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC of this book!

There are too many quotes for me to choose, but this one sums it up well for me:

“I’d tried to be memorable by making myself scarce. I’d tried to be unforgettable by being impenetrable. I’d tried and tried and tried. I didn’t even get a chance to give up. My body did that for me.”

Corrello connects the grief web of a recent chronic illness diagnosis to a blooming journey of self-discovery masterfully. This book healed something in me. Catch me in Evergreen, buying peaches and healing by the sea.

Incredible. I loved it. I devoured it in less than 24 hours. Corrello did an extraordinary job delivering a strong love while depicting life with a chronic illness. I absolutely loved all the Sweet November moments throughout the story. First read by this author but certainly won’t be my last.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon for this E-ARC.

New to me author- this caught my eye cause I was born in May so I'm all about May - it's my birthday month, but i loved this book! First of all i love a book that has a diagnosis of Lupus and talks about so people can learn about it, Nadia is diagnosed and suffers from lupus now jobless after work being her identity she takes a vacation to the Jersey shore- (get the Pauly D and snooker Jersey out of your mind) the author talks about and describes the shore so beautiful while there she meets (gets set up) Marco an actor in need of a break for his own reasons they embark on a May romance no strings attached she doesn't tell him about her diagnosis cause they only have a month. Their love story is a good one and any attention to chronic illness suffering is great to see in a novel (for awareness) PREORDER THIS BOOK!!

thanks netgalley for the arc for an honest review

32 days in May blew me away!!! From the synopsis, you think this is a typical contemporary romance book where two people decide to date for a month. However, this is so much more than that. The insight into Nadia's struggles with her lupus and how her diagnosis affected her life is so eye opening. It's beautiful to read about her finding parts of herself again. My favorite part of this book is how genuinely Marco and Nadia fall in love and the respect they have for each other. This is such an intriguing and heartfelt story that I couldn't put down. If you don't read this, you are missing out!!!

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC.

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I was born and raised on the Jersey Shore and knew I had to read this book. It was the perfect setting (throw in some days in Rome for extra perfection) for Nadia who is struggling with her new Lupus diagnosis. She moves to her parent's summer home, living below two of her new best friends when she meets Marco, a famous actor who is escaping reality for himself in Evergreen. It was a really cute book, mixed with humor and some sadness. I highly recommend!

Thanks NetGalley for an ARC. Nadia and Marco’s chemistry was great. Nadia has a life changing disease yet Marco is the one who pulls her out of her depression. When faced with how you want life to be vs what life actually is, makes someone sit back and really rethink their choices. Overall a great story.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager, and Netgalley for an ARC of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

32 Days in May was a great sophomore novel from Betty Corrello! We’re back in Evergreen, NJ, the little Jersey Shore town (which, as a Jersey Shore native, I have loved as a setting because it’s so rare to see!) and I was instantly invested in the relationship between Nadia, who suffers from Lupus, and Marco, her doctor’s famous cousin who is going through struggles of his own. I’m not extremely familiar with the movie SWEET NOVEMBER with Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves, but when the two decided to sort of recreate this pact to only date for the month, as a romance reader, you know how things are going to work out. However, Betty Corrello writes characters and their banter SO well that the idea still felt fresh and had me dying to see what would happen next.

Marco was such a dream of a main male lead—handsome, funny, and thoughtful—while also having his own demons and goals and I loved how much amusement he got out of Nadia’s prickliness. And Nadia, I could definitely empathize with her struggles to thrive and live the life she desperately wants when it seems as if her body was actively working against her.

I can’t wait to see what Betty Corrello writes next!

Loved this book and the issues it tackled. I loved the format of the chapters each covering one day in the month. I felt the relationships were realistic and relatable between Nadia and her neighbors, sister, and Marco. I loved the photography element, and that Marco was reclaiming his own identity. My only criticism was that Nadia's inconsistency with taking her medications and how she would feel was a little bit hard to follow and stressed me out. That probably says more about my own anxiety than it does about the story, but for the frequent mentions of all the pills she was supposed to take it was nervewracking to not know how that would affect her, or if it did.

A fun premise. I thought the ending was lovely but I did have trouble sensing the chemistry between the characters which diminished my enjoyment of the story.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

This book has made me feel so many things!! I love that this book has that intensity between the characters when it comes to meeting someone that you instantly feel is sparking emotions in you that you know are something special. Both characters have some things that make their lives complicated and I love how they find comfort in eachother in the beginning that they are both able to be themselves unapologetically but they realize afterward that they both have some things they need to change in order to be happy and have a better life. I loved watching the characters figure things out between themselves and focus on the feelings that they began to strongly feel. I also love that this book calls to attention 2 topics that should be discussed more. All in all I think this book will be in my mind for a while and am so thankful to have received an ARC of this!

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins Publishers for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

We loved 32 days in May! We loved the settings and how fun it was to travel to Rome in this book. The vulnerability and wittiness were perfect and we can’t wait to see what’s next for Betty.

I liked this book! It was a fun lighthearted romance, with travel themes, and also brining attention to chronic illness. I love reading anything about the Jersey Shore, or anything in NJ so this was a fun book. I liked how the chaos is in the family and in the new partner. I loved how fun it was, and even though there was they typical cheesy romance aspects, it was enjoyable!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

This book makes me want to keep on reading more. It's about a woman living with lupus who’s struggling with so many things. She finds love with a guy and decides to date him for only one month. This book has so many things like dealing with chronic illness, mental health, relationships, and other things. Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for giving me an opportunity to read this book and do a review.

32 Days in May was a good book. It wasnt great, due to the writing being scattered, but the story was fantastic. I have spent my professional career in patient advocacy focused on lupus and the main character's journey was accurate, heartbreaking, devastating and brave!

Get ready for the most darling book! I could not put this down. It was such a beautiful story. I fell in love with the characters. Highly recommend!

Corrello strikes a perfect balance of humor and emotional depth, making 32 Days in May both a lighthearted escape and a powerful meditation on intimacy, trust, and the impact of illness on relationships. This book is for anyone who’s ever struggled with vulnerability or has feared the idea of letting someone in, especially when life feels unpredictable. With its heartfelt storytelling and vibrant setting from the Jersey Shore to Rome, May-December is a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t always arrive in the package we expect. I definitely loved it.

32 Days in May by Betty Corello is a heartfelt and humorous story with a distinct voice that makes it stand out. The female lead is navigating life with lupus, choosing to keep her health issues private so she can savor moments of being treated like a healthy person—knowing full well she’ll pay for it later.

The male lead? A former TV actor who’s lost his way after years of not acting. Together, their story is equal parts sweet and raw, using humor to gloss over the heavier moments.

Bonus points for its love letter to the Jersey Shore and the NYC metro area!

If you’re into love stories with heart, grit, humor and chronic illness representation, this one’s for you.

Thanks to Avon and Netgalley for this advance review ecopy.

32 Days was Everything I wanted in An adorable remake of Sweet November. Nadia’s Struggles are so real, and I felt every heartbreak of trying to live a”normal” Life with a debilitating illness. Marco Coming into her life and upgrading her in such a way is endearing and infuriating! I love how this story borders, real life, and fantasy life with the “movie star” persona. This book includes all you look for in a perfect romance. I loved it completely! Highly recommend! Thank you for allowing me the privilege of reading this ARC!

32 Days in May is a refreshing and emotionally charged romance that had me hooked from the start. Nadia’s journey of rediscovering herself after a lupus diagnosis felt so heart wrenching and raw. The romance with Marco, is layered with chemistry and tension, but it’s Nadia’s vulnerability that truly stood out for me. The book doesn’t just skim the surface of love, it dives deep into the complexities of intimacy while dealing with a chronic illness. It’s a perfect blend of humor, heart, and hope, and the pacing had me turning pages, eagerly anticipating what would happen next. The way the author explored the delicate balance between health, love, and trust made this more than just a romance. It’s a story about finding strength when you least expect it. I very much loved and enjoyed it.