This was a trope-tastic journey through romcom ideology! This book had everything you needed to make the perfect romcom from the great meat, cute, to the fake dating, to the relationship experiment, and even having one of the characters require their dating in order to help their writing career and the other one being a celebrity- all in one package and very well put together.

The audio narration provided by dual narrators, Mia Hutchinson Shaw and Lee Osorio was well done, and showed to be a good pairing between Mia and Lee. I really enjoyed both of their narrations and found that they each provided great emphasis to their storytelling that helped bring the story to life and highlight the comedic nature of the book.

I really enjoyed the poking fun but still nailing the tropes. A romance lovers dream. All the formulas but still so fun. The audiobook was a fun read.

Not my favorite romance so far this year, but decent. I liked the premise of doing all the romance tropes, but wasn't convinced this book delivered on what it promised. They did explore some tropes, but overall it felt pretty run of the mill. It featured poor communication and a 3rd act break-up, but had a decent conclusion and of course we get our HEA. I am certain many people will love this one, it just didn't stand out for me.
One important note, I think this is a case of formatting really making or breaking a book. I listened to this book on audio and was just not a fan of the male narrator. I was disappointed any time we got the MMC's POV because I just couldn't jive with the voice. (I do listen at 2x typically, that could've impacted this). Perhaps in print, I would have rated it higher.

Just finished the UNROMANCE audiobook by Erin Connor, and romcom fans need to check it out! With adorable banter and flashes of hilarity, this hunky-actor-meets-hottie-writer story is even more perfected by two engaging narrators—you won’t want to touch pause!

This was the most rom-com movie rom-com I’ve ever read and I loved every minute of it. This is truly a love letter to the romance genre in the best way. It’s tropey and fun, whilst also having depth and a cast of characters you can’t help but adore. I’m so excited to see what Erin Connor writes next!

I was given this audiobook in exchange for an honest review....and I tried really hard! To finish it, to enjoy it, and even to really get into it...but I couldnt. Sorry, Erin! The premise sounded like a winner but the language and crassness of the writing did not work for me at all.

What a lovely read, a fun (and spicy) love letter to all the very best rom-coms. I listened to the audiobook (thank you Harper Audio), receipt of which did not impact my review.
Sawyer Greene and Mason Alvarez West have a meet-cute in a broken-down elevator - which results in a fantastic one-night-stand turned fake-dating experiment to help Sawyer's writer's block and cure Mason of his love with being in love. Unromance was funny and real, steamy and sweet, and I fell for these two and their naivete, their sweetness towards each other, and the whole wonderful friend group and (Mason's) family. Narrators Mia Hutchinson-Shaw and Lee Osorio truly shined in their roles here and the audiobook was wonderful. I highly recommend this book to rom-com fans!

Listened to it in one sitting because it was so good. Connected with the characters and how it was narrated. Didn’t want the book to end.

Sawyer and Mason were a really fun couple to read about. This book had me kicking my feet and laughing out loud. Really enjoyed it. Add this to your tbr if you're in the mood for a bingeable romance with endearing characters, bi-rep, and a romantic couple worth cheering for.

TYSM for the audio-arc. The narrators were fantastic.

Unromance is brimming with every romantic trope and gesture you can think of. The overall effect is a fun, tongue in cheek read.

I enjoyed the dynamics between Sawyer the jaded author and Mason, the hopeless romantic actor. The story lagged a little towards the end, but overall kept a decent pace, and had a fresh feel. I particularly liked their elevator meet cute.

The audiobook elevated this read for me. The narrators were bubbly and energetic, and did a great job of capturing Mason’s soft and tender nature and Sawyers snark.

Thank you Hachette Audio for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

A bisexual romance novelist falls for a famous tv show heartthrob.

I am unsure how I feel about the nature of the fake dating plot. Sometimes this trope feels shoved into the story rather than integrated well, and I feel like this was the former.

I was very offset by the Coochie Mane of it all, and the fact that she name her vibrator after the male love interest and thanks it for giving her an orgasm. There were just some writing decisions I did not prefer.

4.5 Debut Novel.
Oh what fun it is to check off romance tropes all in the name of proving they are fake. The banter the chemistry will leave you swooning. These two characters are so good together.

This was an excellent read post holidays with the balance of holiday cheer and regular plans.

The list is fun and bring all levels of nostalgia for the love of love.

Audiobook was well done.

I’m a marketing and publicity associate with Forever, just popping my review here to keep up my ratio. I do love Erin tho :)

Attention, romance enthusiasts! This dazzling debut delivers a delightfully clever homage to the genre’s greatest love stories, playfully reinventing its most iconic tropes with charm and wit.

A celebrity and a novelist make for an irresistibly compelling duo, with sizzling chemistry and enchantingly sharp banter!
An absolute joy to read—can’t wait to see what Connor does next!

Read this if you like:
🙋‍♂️He Falls First
☀️Grumpy / Sunshine
🎬Celebrity Romance
☝️One Night Stand
✍️Novelist FMC
🛗Meet Cute
💖Friends to Lovers
📕Debuts
🤭Wit & Banter

A charming and fun debut romance- with such a delightful premise. A struggling romance author heroine, Sawyer, who is cynical about love and the freshly single love addict actor hero, Mason, have a delicious one night stand. But it doesn’t quite stay there- and soon they find themselves in a unique but non-sexy (at first) arrangement- one that will help Sawyer find her romance writing groove again…and help Mason from diving into another relationship. With a stellar cover and a solid audio narration, this was a great read and loads of fun.

Our two main characters are such a fun juxtaposition- Sawyer is cynical and a little bitter and struggles to connect with others….and Mason is delightfully sweet and cinnamon rolly (legit he’s swoony). Their chemistry is great from the first meet cute moment, and the first half of this book was just addictive. They have great banter and vibe between them, and I loved how they formed a genuine friendship. I did really like them together, though at times Sawyer was hard to connect with- perhaps because she hit too close to home for me when it comes to my own relationship cynicism.

This takes place during the holiday season which gives it a warmth I loved, and I also loved how each chapter title is a romance trope that Sawyer is going to destroy for Mason. So clever. This has some great 90’s rom com vibes, and while I didn’t love the third act break-up (and the uneven pacing in the second half), I did overall really enjoy this story. A fantastic debut!

The audio was wonderfully performed, even if I didn’t quite see the male narrator as Mason (perhaps it was the youth of his voice). But both Mia Hutchinson Shaw and Lee Osorio bring lots of heart and fun. And given that it’s 3rd person POV (not my preferred POV), the audio was definitely the way to go for me.

About the book
-3rd person narrative POV-
-one night stand
-friends to lovers vibes
-cynic romance author x love addict actor
-friends with benefits
-He falls first
-holiday season
-third act break-up

This is one of my favorite romances of all time! I'm obsessed with Sawyer and Mason. I absolutely ate this book up, and I can't wait to go back for seconds, The narrators, Mia Hutchinson Shaw and Lee Osorio, did a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life.

WHERE. WAS. THE. CHEMISTRY. I went into this fully expecting a swoon-worthy, opposites-attract romance with tension and banter, and instead, I got nothing. The setup was solid—bestselling romance author who’s given up on love meets a charming stranger in an elevator? That should’ve worked. But the spark just wasn’t there.

The romance felt forced, like the author told me they were drawn to each other, but I never actually felt it. Their interactions were flat, and by the time the Christmas market scene rolled around, I wasn’t even rooting for them anymore—I just wanted the book to be over.

I’m genuinely pissed that I didn’t love this. The cover? Stunning. The premise? Everything I wanted. The execution? A massive letdown.

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the ARC

I don't know why I expected a more Taylor Swift inspired romance? Probably because of the cover. That said I found the romance ok. The premise was ok, but the execution mediocre. There were some really sweet moments, but it's not a book I'll remember

3.75 stars.

I’m so glad I got the chance to experience Unromance in an audiobook format. I had a good feeling about the book from the start, and listening to the audiobook only enhanced the enjoyment. It truly brought the story to life in a way that made it even more memorable.

Sawyer is a romance author experiencing writers block and Mason is actor at a turning point in his career. They have a meet-cute in a stopped elevator followed but a one night stand. They find themselves supporting each other through a strange holiday season. While convincing themselves they were just friends, the sparks flew.