The Heartbreak Cure

I loved, LOVED, this story. I felt sorry for Alex and the guilt he carries. I liked Cat and how calm and accepting of Alex she is. Decent storyline and fantastic use of characters. Couldn't put it down and had to finish it in one sitting.

"The Heartbreak Cure" is a sweet and quick read about a fake relationship turned into something more. Cat, an aspiring novelist and journalist, has just been publicly humiliated when a one week relationship ended with a youtube video saying she was part of a summer challenge (to date a loser and get her to fall in love with you). To make matters worse, the no-nonsense editor of the school paper is going to kick Cat off to prevent any snags during her senior year as editor. To prevent this from happening, Cat decides the best way to show everyone she is really okay and not heartbroken is to engage in a fake relationship with Alex.

Alex has generally been trying to fly under the radar since his mother and sisters died in a car accident and rumors began swirling about his family. His mother was an addict, and he had a hard life. After his mother and sisters died, he came to live with his grandmother, Birdie, who lived next door to Cat. Recently, she has had to go into assisted living, and now he lives over the garage at his long-time boss, Joe's (who owns a car repair shop). Alex wants to stay out of the limelight until he can leave town and go to college. He spends all his time working hard at school and working a few jobs to make sure he can get into and afford college. He also has had a long time crush on Cat, but he feels she is too good for him and so would never make a move.

During the course of their fake relationship, complete with all the requisite cute, Alex in particular experiences a lot of personal growth, coming to terms with his past and planning for his future. Overall, I found it to be a really enjoyable read- the pages just flew by and I was able to read it in a sitting or two (which is good because I had a hard time putting it down)! Although it follows the pattern you would expect, it was a lovely read that left me with all the happy feels.

Although it's a very short book, I loved some of the side characters and wish it was longer so we could get more of them (Birdie and the other residents at the assisted living center seemed particularly awesome, and Cat's mother also seemed like someone I would love to hear more about). I really hope this will be continued as a series with the other teenage characters getting their own love stories. This is a really great cozy or beachy read, and I highly recommend it!

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

This book is just plain adorable.

I have a thing for nice "bad boys."

Likable characters, sweet story and a HEA. Can't ask for more on a chilly fall evening.

I will say that I tend to love anything Entangled publishing puts out, which is unusual, because I rarely notice who the publisher is.

The Heartbreak Cure
by Amanda Ashby
My Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣
The Heartbreak Cure is a friends to more romance and a fake boyfriend story. Two of my favourites, so this book was a winner before I opened it!

Kids can be cruel and unfortunately, Cat is the last victim. Her humiliation is displayed for the world to see and the tears that followed. The summer break is just about over and Cat has to face the music at school. She doesn't want drama. She wants a job on the school paper and is willing to do whatever it takes.

Alex has been in love with Cat forever but feels she can do better. He was the boy next door. He has had an unfortunate upbringing and has gained a bad boy reputation. He likes to keep his head down and doesn't get close to people. Cat is his only friend.

Cat sees the good in Alex and she wants the best for him. Maybe they can help each other out of their slumps?

The Heartbreak Cure is a sweet story with a lot to offer. There are also a few side chapters who have their own stories. This book worked really well and I enjoyed every minute of it. 4.5 stars out of 5.

BLOG TOUR DATE: 7th December and includes an Interview with the lovely Amanda Ashby.