How to Write a Rom-Com is a fourth wall breaking romantic comedy that really plays to its strengths of being a writer's guide to romantic novels. The author has done a fantastic job in blending the techniques, elements and structures required to write the perfect romance novel. Focusing on various subjects such as romantic tropes, and even the character building. It was a fascinating concept of having the MC be the person who is aspiring to write her own novel, whilst starring as the main character in this novel, it was brilliantly executed as well.

There were numerous emotional moments, and one-liners, and the character development and scene setting were really strong, I could easily enjoy the story whilst also using it as guide to plan my own romance novel, if I really wanted to but as Lucy says, not everyone can write a romance! I especially loved Lucy’s take on “Happily Ever After” and completely agreed with her sentiment about it, like why can’t we live in the “Happy Ever Now”, I think that is a great aspect for romance novels to take on, it really highlights about living in the present rather than the future.

The characters were are really lovely as well, other than Ruby who felt a bit out of place, but I especially loved Liam, and the twins, the relationships built between Lucy and the small-town characters were great, and it definitely did feel like the scripts of one of those Hallmark movies that Lucy loves to talk about. This is your cosy meet-cute, small town romance novel, that delivers exactly as it promises on the tin, engrossing and adorable enough that you become invested in the romance. The author has done a fantastic job with this story, and I really enjoyed being along for the ride.

I found it a little hard to get into at the beginning, but I think that was my fault as my brain was still processing a Romantasy book.

When I say I couldn’t put my kindle down tonight - I mean it!

“Come on, City Girl, let’s see how country you can be” - I was grinning like a loon!

‘Thumb-to-pointer-finger theory: proven. - had me choking on my drink!

The bus trip? My heart was in my throat!

I can’t wait to get a hard copy for my bookshelf!

I need to reread this soon!

A huge thank you to the Aria and Aires team at NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it.

My love for bookish books and romcom made me ask for this arc and I wasn’t disappointed 💞

Cannot wait to go buy my own copy to add it to my collection 💞

Lucy trabaja para una editorial y desea un ascenso. Su jefa le dice que si le da una idea para el siguiente libro de su famosa autora, Ruby, le permitirá conseguir el ascenso. Pero para llevarlo a cabo, Lucy debe viajar a un pequeño pueblo, conocer a todos sus habitantes, hacerse amiga de ellos y utilizarlos como inspiración para el libro. Así que Lucy viaja, pero no esperaba encontrar personas tan maravillosas ni mucho menos enamorarse de Liam, el chef del lugar, quien le enseñará que la vida es más que trabajo y le ayudará a redescubrir las pequeñas cosas que hacen la vida especial. ¿Perdonará Liam a Lucy cuando se entere de que lo está utilizando? ¿O se dará cuenta Lucy de que está cometiendo un error y dejará de lado sus planes para estar con él?



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a great book! I love rom coms and this was the perfect book on book form. It was so fun seeing a write love out her rom com dreams. Loved every minute. Liam was so charming and I hope this gets adapted to a movie. It was that good.