I'm a sucker for flirty text messages and this book delivered amazing text banter... the bird bands puns were hilarious...

The steam was romantic ... 100% recommend this story!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ *A Captivating, Heartfelt Journey*
*Last Night Was Fun* by Holly Michelle is an absolute gem! From the first page to the last, I was hooked by the authenticity and warmth of the characters. The storytelling is engaging, blending humor with emotional depth effortlessly. Michelle’s writing makes you feel like you're walking alongside the characters, experiencing their triumphs and struggles. It’s rare to find a book that feels so real yet so captivating. The way she weaves personal growth, relationships, and life’s complexities into such an enjoyable read is nothing short of brilliant. I couldn’t put it down and can’t recommend it enough! A must-read for fans of heartfelt contemporary fiction!

I love (LOVE) You’ve Got Mail. So when I saw Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle pitched as You’ve Got Mail meets The Hating Game, I knew I had to dive right in!

Emmy has sworn off of relationships. After all, between her dream job as a baseball data analyst, her best friend, and her sister’s upcoming wedding, she doesn’t even have time for a relationship. So when she receives a text saying “last night was fun,” she knows it was meant for someone else. Texting back proves to be a lot of fun, though, and gives Emmy a chance to open up to someone sweet. Emmy needs a plus one for her sister’s wedding, and her mystery man seems like the perfect option. That is, until she finds out that mystery man is Gabe, the guy she’s up against for a promotion. Which one is the real Gabe - the flirty, sweet, caring man from the texts, or the highly competitive rival from the office?

I loved Emmy and Gabe’s texting relationship. It was so fun to see a modern nod to You’ve Got Mail that really worked. I loved how they both opened up about their insecurities and supported each other in moving through them, and how that support continued even after they realized who they had been talking to.

As someone who is not into baseball, I was definitely happy about the amount of baseball content that was included - just enough to make it realistic, but not over the top to the point that I got lost!

I will say that I don’t always love workplace rivals storylines because they often feel like the woman has to put aside the misogyny that she faces to make the story work. And while I didn’t love that Gabe talked over Emmy at work, Michelle did a good job setting this up in a way that I understood and didn’t feel like Emmy was settling.

Overall, I really enjoyed Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle! If you like You’ve Got Mail, The Hating Game, baseball, and/or fun, flirty yet caring relationships, be sure to check out Last Night Was Fun when it comes out on 6/10! Many thanks to Avon, Netgalley, and Holly Michelle for an ARC.

Last Night Was Fun was a delightful mix of flirty banter, workplace rivalry, and the kind of mistaken-identity romance that made You’ve Got Mail so iconic. Emmy and Gabe’s enemies-to-lovers dynamic had all the tension of a championship game—equal parts competitive and electric.
Emmy was a fantastic protagonist—sharp, ambitious, and constantly underestimated in a male-dominated field. Her rivalry with Gabe was fun to watch, especially as their text-flirting relationship unfolded without either of them realizing the truth. The slow-burn reveal of their real identities was both hilarious and heartwarming, making their inevitable collision at her sister’s wedding even more entertaining.
Gabe, for his part, was the perfect mix of cocky and sweet, and it was easy to root for him once Emmy started seeing beyond their workplace rivalry. Their chemistry—both in and out of their anonymous text exchanges—was top-tier, with plenty of witty back-and-forths and undeniable romantic tension.
If anything, the story leaned a little too hard on misunderstandings at times, but the payoff was well worth it. With baseball, banter, and a swoon-worthy romance, Last Night Was Fun was an easy win for sports romance fans!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

writing a romance book in third person is always a risky move. the best part about romance books is truly getting to know the characters, getting to be right there with them as they fall in love. third person means an inherent detachment from the characters and the story that did not work in this book's favor. the. premise of asking someone you've never met to attend a destination wedding with you is out there already, and maybe if we got to truly be inside the main character's mind the author could've successfully gotten away with it, but instead the premise came across as childish and odd. 3 stars.

This book was so good! Had an absolute blast while reading this. It was very much like You've Got Mail & The Hating Game which I love.

If you like rivals to lovers, you're gonna devour this one. Emmy & Gabe are workplace nemeses, but unbeknownst to them, they have been texting each other under nicknames when Emmy receives a text from a random number. They find this out when Emmy invites Gabe/mystery man to her sister's destination wedding. Juicy drama! The romance here is great. I really enjoyed the texting between these two. I enjoyed their chemistry a lot.

This had the perfect blend of romance, humor and steam. This would be a great vacation read.

4 stars ⭐️ The wit, the banter and baseball?! I loved it. It was such a fun and playful read!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Where to begin. This book was a fun read and one I would overall recommend. As my quirky rating system goes I would rate it as “better than average.” What surprised me most is that unlike most books that grab my attention and then lose it along the way, Last Night Was Fun started a bit rocky and then captivated my attention the more I read. My skepticism at first was in large part because the texting between the main characters felt juvenile and the plot seemed somewhat obvious, and yet the author capitalized on those exact thoughts to further the story. For all the predictability, Last Night Was Fun somehow still surprised me. By the end I was deeply invested and happy to have gone along on the journey.

It's You’ve Got Mail mixed with The Wedding Date, a sprinkle of Never Been Kissed, and a touch of Pretty Woman all set in a Moneybag backdrop in this romantic comedy by Holly Michelle.

It may sound weird to have all of these movie tropes mixed together into one, but it all makes sense for Emmy and Gabe as they are working together for the San Diego baseball organization. Crossed lines of communication over text via a fake number debacle combined with poor workplace communication mean that the two characters are having two separate relationships - one budding romance over text and one contentious rivalry in the office. However, when their secret texting comes to light and it coincides with Emmy needing a date to her sister’s wedding, things start to look up for both of them.

This is a cute rom-com with a HEA and some enjoyable side characters. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced digital copy.

Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle is a delightful and witty romance. Emmy Jameson, a talented data analyst, competes for a promotion with her coworker Gabe Olson, who she unknowingly flirts with via text. The banter and tension between Emmy and Gabe make for an entertaining and engaging read. Recommended for fans of romantic comedies with strong, relatable heroines.

I really enjoyed this book! I have never read anything by Holly Michelle but will be sure to seek her out in the future. The book follows Emmy, a sports statistician who starts texting with a stranger. The more she texts with the stranger, the more her feelings develop. The plot was somewhat predictable but very fun and enjoyable. By the end of the book, I felt like I personally knew the main characters. I also loved Emmy's profession--you don't often get to read a rom com where the female lead character is a statistician. I will definitely be recommending this to my friends!

I absolutely devoured Last Night Was Fun in ONE DAY, and it was an absolute DELIGHT that got me out of a reading slump.

A smart & quick-witted female data analyst, ALL of the best tropes (fake dating a coworker? work rivals to lovers?), plus BASEBALL!? This book was my perfect rom com, and it had me giddy kicking my feet with the banter. No notes (except I'm hoping and praying for a Pedro-Beth follow up story).

Thank you, NetGalley & Avon and Harper Voyager, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this one!! There were definitely moments where you could see The Hatimg Game through the plot, but there was enough of a difference that it was still its own book. Such a fun rom com!

“I would trade anything to have a shot at being with you.”

Last Night Was Fun is an absolute delight! I enjoyed every moment of this You’ve Got Mail x The Hating Game x splash of tropical paradise mashup!

to their dismay workplace nemeses — Emmy and Gabe — discover they’ve been falling in love via hidden-identity-texting during a competitive promotion cycle in which they're both vying for the same job. when Emmy is in need of a date to her sister’s Cancún wedding, Gabe agrees to join as her plus one. when their attraction takes over, they agree to a Mexico-only fling, however they quickly decide they want to try a real relationship. but when they get back to reality, what’s going to happen with the promotion, and will their newfound feelings be able to withstand it?
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this and that:

♡ banter
♡ baseball
♡ bird puns
♡ booze cruises
♡ cheesy (in the best way) public declarations of feelings
♡ destination weddings
♡ nemesis love story
♡ one bed
♡ open door spice
♡ workplace
♡ wrong number meet cute

triggers:
☞ addiction (discussed, not main characters)
☞ career-ending injury (in past)
☞ death of loved one (off page)

Last Night Was Fun
4.25 ⭐️

A Data Analyst protagonist? Count me in!

Emmy is a data analyst for her favorite baseball team, vying for a promotion with her nemesis. When she gets a wrong number text one night and the two hit it off, she has no idea it’s actually her competitor.

This was so fun and I blew through it. I love Holly James’s quick writing and banter with these two great characters! I loved the side characters just as much—they always set the book even more ahead!

Thanks to @netgalley for this ARC!

This was such a fun read! It had all the classic rom-com tropes, and I loved the witty banter between Gabe and Emmy, both online and in person. Thanks for the opportunity!

Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle is a delightful romantic comedy that captivates readers from start to finish. Set against the backdrop of a competitive office environment, this novel follows two bitter rivals, Emmy Jameson and Gabe Olson, vying for the same position, their animosity gradually transforming into something much more intriguing.
Holly Michelle's writing style is superb, effortlessly drawing readers into the story and making it nearly impossible to put the book down. The author's wit shines through in the clever dialogue and hilarious scenes, which are vividly described and bring the characters to life.
The chemistry between the main characters is electric, their banter sharp and entertaining. As their relationship evolves, readers are treated to a masterful portrayal of the enemies-to-lovers trope. The supporting characters are equally well-crafted, adding depth and humor to the narrative.
What sets this novel apart is its perfect blend of humor, romance, and character development. The protagonists' journey from bitter rivals to potential lovers is both believable and engaging, keeping readers invested in their story until the very last page.
For those who enjoy baseball, witty exchanges, and a swoon-worthy rivals-to-lovers romance, Last Night Was Fun is the ideal comfort read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
Rating: 5/5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

When one text changes everything...
When Emmy gets a text from a random number that says, "Hey. Last night was fun 🤩 " she decides to text back. Who knew that her new texting buddy, Axe Murderer, would end up being her work nemesis, Gabe.

#enemiestolovers
#worknemesis

Cute read that really connects you to the fmc. I kept finding myself saying "can't you see it's him???!!!". You will fall in love with the mmc. Gabe in Mexico... swoon.

Trigger warning: loss of relative to drug overdose

Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle kicks off with a wrong-number text meet-cute, and I have to say—I really enjoyed it. The banter is playful, the flirting is effortless, and watching their feelings develop through their texts made for such a fun read.
It’s a light, easy romance that keeps you entertained from start to finish. The tension builds beautifully as they decide to meet, adding just the right amount of anticipation. I loved how everything came together, making it a truly enjoyable story.

Such a cute rom com! It had me smiling from beginning to end. I am a sucker for letter writing and the text exchanges in this book gave me everything I needed. While this book was predictable, it had enough smaller surprises to throughly enjoy! Thank you for the ARC!