This one was cute, i loved the relationship that Millie developed with the girls and how that relationship helped Millie and Finn break down walls around them. Millies parents were also the best, well really her whole family was. I do wish that one of the end conflicts had been more fleshed out within the actual narrative. Over all the book was a good time and I am excited to read more by this author.

oh I am OBSESSED with Finn and Millie. This is my first book I've read by Jillian Meadows and it will not be the last. The way she writes these characters is just in a way that makes you root for them. You see the flaws and their growth throughout the book and I just can't wait to read more by her,

Super sweet workplace romance between the head of the museum's astrology dept and the museum's entomologist. Finn, the MMC, is described to be grumpy but he isn't really - he's just swamped navigating grief of losing his sister and taking on guardianship of his nieces. Millie, the FMC, is anticipating a promotion and keeps running into her broody coworker. Finn's nieces bring these two together and we watch them fall deeply in love and fall into a wonderful new normal.

The narrators Jason Clarke and Victoria Connolly knock the narration out of the park. Stellar audiobook.

This book was absolutely perfect. The story follows slightly older than usual (ie. not new adult) characters who are falling in love while juggling the big issues that sometimes accompany real life. Absolutely beautifully done.

I am torn about this rating somewhere between 3 and 3.5 stars.

I didn't feel like the writing in this book was as strong as it could have been. The areas in which the book excelled the most were Millie's family and friend relationships. This is good, as this is the first book in a series centered around Millie's sisters. Additionally, the open-door aspects of the book were compelling. However, many of the other parts of the book verged on cheesy or over the top. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't something I really liked.

Many thanks to Netgalley and HarperAudio for the chance to listen to the audiobook.

A super cute office or workplace romances that had me kicking my feet and giggling! I love a book where he falls first and this one gave me just that! I love the grumpy sunshine trope! I love that their relationship seemed so healthy and built on trust! He really cared for her! Love this story!

OH MY GOSH! THIS AUDIOBOOK!!!!!

I am all up in my emotions right now. Legal Guardian and main characters in STEM? SWOON!

I absolutely loved this love story and the goofiness of the two main characters in the beginning. How she kept awkwardly hurting Finn.

Jacob Morgan nailed the characters voices including the two little girls!

I loved this book. The right amount of spice and emotions. Millie and Finn meet at work and its a classic grumpy vs sunshine romance. Finn is left to take care of his young twin nieces after his sister's death and Millie is getting out of an abusive relationship. They find each other at the right time and sparks fly.

I am 2 seconds in and this book is already speaking to me! "To the chronic apologizes. Let that shit go!...and definitely don't apologize for who you are" The pinning in this book is STRONG and I have here for it! I loved both these MC so much, they were both so broken and I loved how they supported each other through their healing. The bonus epilogue was so so sweet and made me love Millie even more!

This book started out right away with the spice! I am always a sucker for a romance with kids. They fell quickly but I love that they are perfect for each other.

4.25⭐

This book was incredibly sweet. I think it could have been more plot-forward, but I was never not enjoying myself.

The Story: Give Me Butterflies is a workplace romance following Millie, an entomologist interviewing for a promotion at the museum, and Finn, the astronomy director on the interview panel. Millie and Finn run into each other constantly, starting out with a few not-so-positive interactions that quickly evolve into a fast friendship. When his nieces come to camp at the museum, Millie learns that Finn is struggling to parent them after the death of his sister. As they get closer, she struggles to stay 'just friends', not wanting to look like she was handed the promotion.

My Thoughts: The relationship between these two was so cute, and their banter had me giggling the whole way through.
They had a lot of common (in-laws, intimacy while having children, her ex-boyfriend, etc.) and a couple not-so-common (him being on her interview panel, etc.) relationship issues, and all were handled with maturity (if not immediately, rather quickly), making this a very relaxing read. It was very clear that this was a relationship between two adults, which honestly doesn't feel that common in the genre as a whole.
I think my only real complaint is that it felt like the timeline of the relationship was way too fast if you really think about it, especially with kids involved.

The Narration: I really enjoyed the narration and thought both narrators were well-suited. The dual narration really added to the experience.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book.
I loved Millie as the FMC, and the setting in the museum with the combination of astronomy and bugs!
I love a dual POV and enjoyed the Grumpy x Sunshine, STEM, nerdy banter, found family and spice.

I had the ebook from Libby and the Audiobook via ARC from NetGalley and went back and forth between the two.
The audiobook is great and I enjoyed the epilogue and bonus content at the end.
Thank You NetGalley, Harper Audio and Jillian Meadows for the audiobook ARC!

I got the chance to check this out, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it! 🤩 Never heard of the author before, but I’m a sucker for a beautiful book cover, and this one totally caught my eye. As soon as I finished the first few chapters, I knew I was in for a great, heartfelt story. The writing was beautiful, and the chemistry between Millie and Finn was practically jumping off the page. 🔥 Nerdy banter, slow burn, and found family? It’s the perfect recipe for a perfect story. Highly recommend! 💕📚

This story beautifully explores grief, self-worth, and healing through love. Finn is drowning in loss, unsure if he’s enough for his nieces, while Millie struggles with anxiety and self-doubt. Through each other, they find strength—Finn learning to open his heart again and Millie realizing she’s more than enough. It’s a journey of love, loss, and the quiet moments that make life worth living.

Victoria Connolly's performance was absolutely wonderful. She perfectly captured Millie's warmth, humor, and inner turmoil, making her both relatable and lovable. Her emotional delivery made every vulnerable moment hit even harder.

Jason Clarke was perfectly cast as Finn. His deep, rumbly voice embodied Finn’s broody, grieving nature, while his softer moments—especially with the twins—were pure magic. His kid voices were fantastic, making the twins feel truly alive.

Together, Connolly and Clarke brought these multifaceted characters to life, using every tool in their vocal arsenal. There are moments in this audio when you can hear the joy in their voices and feel the smiles on their faces during their delivery. Their raw, honest performances made this audiobook unforgettable. With an addictive mix of witty banter, heartfelt emotion, and unforgettable characters, Give Me Butterflies is a must-listen for romance lovers. It’s the kind of story that lingers—leaving you smiling, swooning, and kicking your feet.

LOVE this book! It's so well written, and just a great story. Found family, loss of sibling, women in STEM, plus, smut! I love a good grumpy/sunshine trope. I'm excited to read more from this author.

Both readers were excellent. (Audiobook).

An automatic 5 ⭐️ read for me!

I absolutely adored everything about this book. The plot, the main characters, the banter, the side characters and the spice was wonderfully superb!

If you are a fan of authors like Abby Jimenez, Lynn Painter, Katherine Center or Mariana Zapata you will adore this book!

Millie and Finn were perfect Main Characters. Finn with his grumpy exterior and soft gooey center and Millie, the outgoing fun-loving girl with her own insecurities. Their chemistry was immediate and impeccable. The fact that this book pulls off a frenemies to lovers romance with no unnecessary drama, realistic problems, no miscommunication and no third act breakup really speaks to how well the story was plotted out.

I absolutely adored all of the side characters from the twins to Millie’s friends to her family.

I cannot wait for the second book in the series and to see Theo and Fable’s love story unfold!


Tropes- Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Single Dad (uncle), Office Romance, Frenemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract

The Narrators were superb! I could listen to Jason Clarke read the phone book! Swoonworthy!

Thank You to HarperAudio and NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this novel!!! The plot was a perfect mix of fun and serious topics with just enough spice that it didn’t take away from the story line!

"Strenght isn't always loud. Sometimes it's a quiet power that isn't so obvious to the world."

This was such a great, fast-paced, swoony, and thoughtful read! I love reading about women in STEM - especially since it's totally not my field, but I find it so fascinating and important. Seeing Millie and her expertise in entomology was fantastic to see. Her narrative really shined, with her enthusiasm, love of life (and baked goods), and natural humour. I thought her personal struggles to be so real and important to address, and she felt all the more fleshed out, vulnerable, and strong.

Finn's perspective was great too, with his grief and pressure making me sympathize with him so much. Also, the way he yearns for Millie?? Damn.

I followed along this book with the audiobook and it was fantastic - especially the narrator for Millie. So lively! I flew through this book and highly recommend it! Thank you endlessly to NetGalley and Avon for the audio copy!

Thank you to HarperAudio/NetGalley for the audio copy of Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows! 🦋

"F*ck the stars baby, all I see is you"

This books checks all the boxes for a sweet nerdy romance. I love a single parent trope and didn’t realize I need to add single uncle/aunt to the list. There was so much heart in this book and watching the main characters navigate their trauma and heal together was beautiful.

Victoria Connolly nailed Millie and did a phenomenal job bringing her character to life. I can relate to Millie’s constant apologies that stemmed from the mental abuse from her ex. It was fun to cheer Millie on and see her overcome the hardships leading up to the promotion she was working towards. We love a strong FMC who knows she can reach her goals on her own merit.

Jason Clarke made for a real sexy Finn. I loved how dedicated he was to his sisters girls and fought so hard to be the parent she would have wanted for them, it was swoon worthy when he set hard boundaries in their best interest against his shitty parents. And that surprise evening he planned, taking Millie to learn how to make her favorite baked treat 🥹

The spice was pretty vanilla IMO. BUT it worked for these characters! It didn’t stand out to me, but honestly this book could have been closed door and I still would have loved it. The writing of the main characters and the side characters is strong enough on its own and I will eagerly jump into the next books in this series focusing on Millie’s sisters! Can’t wait for Fabes & Theo’s story! (One can assume we’ll get theirs 😉)

I have always been a huge fan of intelligent characters in the STEM world. In addition, Grumpy/Sunshine and Single dad (uncle) tropes are two of my favorites. Finn and Millie were spectacular together. I loved his deep level of care for her. Her desire to teach him how to cook and the connection she makes with his nieces is just so special.

The audio of this book was so spectacular. Jason Clarke was an absolute perfect Finn and Victoria Connelly knocked it out of the park in portraying Millie's quirkiness. I will absolutely listen to this again.