Thanks Net Galley for this eARC. I started off really enjoying this book. The writing was funny, the characters were likable, and the tropes were on par. Everything went down hill for me once the resort was taken over. It felt bland and it turned into something I was trying to force myself to read rather than something I wanted to read.
If someone wants a romcom with a side of action then this could be for them! Just wasn’t my cup of tea.

This was a new-to-me author, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but her writing have captivated me from the very first page. The story is funny and engaging and the characters are great.
I had a lovely time reading it!

Started off with promise, but ultimately it was bland.

Beautiful cover, cool idea, and this started off pretty good, set in Myanmar with a successful author (usually authors in romcoms are struggling) and pretty likeable main characters but as the story developed it lagged so much and the ending was way too easy and fluffy. I get why the vigilantes did what they did but the resolution and forgiveness was just way too hand wavy, saccharine and totally lacked realism. Also, I’ve enjoyed a good friends to lovers but these two had zero spark, angst, longing or sexual tension. They barely spent any time alone and had a brother/sister vibe. I guess a very easy romance has its appeal to some, but this lacked emotion and I don’t know if this is a romcom or not because there was no comedy and no romance. Plus what happened to his girlfriend? He was talking to her and getting back together with her, then he fucks off on vacay with his bestie and declares his love and poor Julia (his placeholder girlfriend of YEARS) is left in the dust, I guess, she’s certainly never mentioned again. I hate when MMC’s are portrayed as good guys but treat other women terribly. Also that plot point was unnecessary as we already have an ow conflict with Leila to instigate jealousy with Poe (the FMC), it could easily be removed to make this book drag less.

Thanks to NetGalley for the complimentary copy, my opinions are my own.

I love a good friend's to lovers, and this one was so sweet. This was a fun read with a plot that was a little out there. There were times I felt the middle dragged a little, but it was a smooth read otherwise. There is even a fun cameo from our friends in I Did Something Bad!

The author certainly crafted a fun romcom with the friends-to-lovers trope—one of my personal favorites! The premise is both unique and well executed, ensuring that you won't be disappointed if you read this!

Best friends to lovers story which is always a fun read. What gave it less stars for me is the unbelievable less right from the bat that they have been best friends for so long and even live together. Feel like just going on a trip wouldn't spark something. Other than that it was a fun summer vibe read.

Rom com lovers will want to pick up Here for a Good Time. It was an entertaining book that will have you laughing out loud.

Tropes: best friends to lovers, opposites attract

My second book by this author and it was very cute! Poe and Zwe are best friends who head to an island to reconnect with their friendship but end up being hunted down by a group of masked women. Even though this was a romance, the book also addressed issues such as industrialization and deforestation resulting in the displacement of the native island people from their homes. I thought it was a great way to bring awareness to this topic as we learn with Poe and Zwe about how the island and their people are affected.

Poe and Zwe are super cute together - they are opposites in many ways, but they always support each other in their endeavors and want to see the other shine. Even when Poe denies it, they are clearly meant to be together. Poe's personality and bouts of jealousy in the face of life and death DOES bug me at times (just because they are literally running for their lives at the moment), but the way Zwe handles it is perfect. As the events in the book get more intense, there are some great confession scenes that are *chef's kiss* and almost made me tear up. There's a lot of love there even before the romance, and it was beautiful to see that love change.

Favorite quote from the book: "There's nothing I want more than to be your hot wife in a nursing home."

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

What an interesting romcom!

I was drawn in by the premise and stayed for the characters. When I read the synopsis I was like what?!? I gotta know how this goes down. Plus I love friends to lovers trope. So this seemed to have the adventure/suspense and the sweet romance elements that I enjoy. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this! It was heartfelt, exciting and kept me hooked.

Would recommend!