Call Me, Maybe

First of all I would like to say thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this lovely,lovely book. I haven't read book like it quiet yet. This one is as cute as its cover.
It is my first Stephie Chapman book and it is definately not going to be my last. I loved cassie and I though I did not love jesse but I liked him enough to continue reading this book.
This story starts a true fairytale for Cassie as she gets to form an online friendship with her teenage idol,a popular band member,Jesse through facebook. They clucked instantly and their chemistry was mutual since both of them were interested to see this thing through. Our girl Cassie,she flew down to America to have a holiday romance with Jesse which to an extend was successful till she gets to know a horrifying truth that Jesse had been hiding from her. I kinda hated holly a little for the way she made Cassie feel when she outed Jesse's secret. I had to admit,the way Jesse choose to shy away from his problems was a huge turn off. But none the less the ending was cute and a huge relief too. The secondary characters were awesome ,adding to the adorable way this story came out to be.


Its a cute story with delightful characters,engaging banters and realistic view on love and friendship and makes us imagine what if our teen idols fell in in love with us.

Happy reading...

I have loved this book, it has been such a delightful and pleasant read. This is my first read by this author but I know it won't be the last.
This is a book which had me hooked from the very beginning. The writing style used, has made it easy to lose myself in the pages of the story.
Every girl dreams of meeting their teenage heart throb, especially band members. I for one, would probably faint if I met Shane from Westlife. This plot made this story exciting and relatable to the reader. I was desperate to know how it was going to play out between the pair.
The characters are extremely likeable and as a reader you can't help but feel connected to them. This is another of those books where I felt connected to the characters and rooted for them from the very beginning.

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This is a Netgalley ARC review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

WOW!! I loved this book. Cassie is living every teenage girl’s dream by social media stalking her crush and then actually meeting him. Cassie is an “everywoman” in her relationships with her friends and exes. She’s real and has flaws. Jesse is the heartthrob who wants to be “normal.”

I think Stephie Chapman’s writing will touch so many on different levels.

The major issue I had with this ARC is during some of the text or IM chats because the sender wasn’t identified it could be hard to follow, especially in the lengthy chats. Also, there were phases used by Jesse and his family that I don’t think would have been use by American English speakers. For example, Jesse says “whilst” instead of “while.”

Otherwise, I loved this book and can’t wait to gift a copy to a friend.

What an original idea for a romance book! Anyone who can remember their teenage fan crush (come on, I bet you can) will relate to Cassie and how she just holds this special flame for Jesse Franklin that no man has been able to really live up to.

You are instantly drawn in to their conversations (which were displayed in the ebook in a clever format that looks like a text/chat screen) and I was gripped by how they developed a rapport and a bond, both looking for escapism and drawn to each other in different but equally strong ways.

There was a gentle vulnerability about Jesse that made him a really likeable character; you could see his flaws but also how much he wanted to be happy in spite of himself. Cassie too was a flawed character, which sometimes meant I became exasperated with her viewpoints and petulance but also I could completely understand why she had this "imposter syndrome"/lack of self esteem at times, and it was something I could relate to even if I wasn't always on side with her reactions.

Cassie's friend and Jesse's brothers created a varied cast of supporting characters that really added depth, humour and soul to the story line and I felt represented a really authentic nature of friendships and sibling relationships and their ups and downs.

I found this a really enjoyable read, full of nostalgia, hope and a little piece of every teenage crush daydream.

So truth be known it took me a few chapters to get into this book. However I am glad I gave it a chance. The story is so good when you really get into it.

I do love a rockstar/popstar romance and this is a pretty darn good one! I love that it starts through Facebook and goes on from there. This is just perfect for any teenager who dreams of their favourite popstar dating them.

Would love to read more from this author and i'm excited to see what she will come up with next!

I always love a book that looks at when you were younger, at the crushes and ideas you had about love, then fast forwards to the present to show you just how it’s going to work out. The nicely done difference here is that the person isn’t an ex, or indeed a boy from school, it’s a guy she never (really … you’ll see what I mean!) met! I loved from the start that the band in question were possibly big, but that Cassie had built them up to be the biggest thing ever, even though all her family and friends were very noncommittal about the whole thing.

This book is very much for people who like dramatic and angsty love stories, with a bit of light heartedness thrown in. It is touted as a romantic comedy, and actually, given the title, cover and in general rockstar romance vibe I was surprised at what it was as for me this would appeal strongly to people who like their romance.

I beyond enjoyed this book. I opened it expecting something else but was thrilled to find a story was 100% invested in, a couple I wanted to follow (I was especially thrilled when I realised we were hearing from Jesse too!), and settings that were real and put me right there. Thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources and Netgalley for book in return for an honest review.

Rating: 4/5

Rachel told Cassie/Cass after dinner as she wanted to get her thoughts on centerpieces for the wedding. Rachel was getting married and cass was her maid of honor, they had known each other since the were kids and were best friends. Rachel asked if cass was bringing anyone to the wedding and she said no. Rachel said her fiance wanted to hook Cass up with his best friend Marcus. Cass thought marcus was a jerk and said that wasn't happening. Rachel couldn’t blame her. Rachel said cass had been out of circulation for a long time and pulled up Date My Mate dot com. And said she had made Cass a profile and rachel sends it. Frank had been rachel’s and cass’s favorite boy band back in the nineties. They knew the band’s songs inside out. They had traveled to signings and every gig they possibly could. Jesse had always been Cass’s favorite. Rachel found Jesse on Facebook. Jesse had been mysterious, jesse had been a closed book, Cass had lived to see him, and the eye contact and the butterflies she got when she saw him . Rachel was sure it was him and under his name was freelance musician. Cass’s crush on Jesse had been so intense she was convinced it was love. Jesse had been mysterious, a closed book. At signings Cass had lived for seeing him, the eye contact and the butterflies she got when she saw him. Now she lived in a house share with John who works in IT support at UCL. Sara manages an independent art supply shop. They were relatively fond of each other and used to each other habits. Now Cass was pouring a lot of effort into her career . She had five messages from her profile but they were all from losers from the dating site. Than Cass sent jesse a friend request. Cass received more request but only answered fred’s who said he was new to internet sites for dating. Jesse thinks about the friend request he got two weeks ago from someone named Cassie Banks. Maybe she knew him from Franko. Or maybe he was the wrong Jesse Franklin, either way it didn’t matter if he didn’t accept the friend request. Jesse had been added by one of Travis’s friends and seen Cassie had changed her profile picture. He decided to accept her friend request. Cass went out with Rachel and Cass told her about jesse accepting her friend request and rachel typed hi to Jesse and sent it. By the time she went home Cass was fairly tipsy. She couldn’t sleep so she went on facebook and then conversed with Jesse for a little while then he had to go. As Cassie settled down to go to sleep she knew her massive crush on Jesse was back. They had even sent pictures of each other to verify who they were. Cassie had lived with Jack who cheated on her in their own bed and she moved out and stayed with rachel until the house share. Brandon said he had a job for Jesse, actually more of a favor. It was in NYC but Nicole lived there. He had been with Nicole for fifteen months and then she told him after they had sex, she had a job at the U N and was moving to NYC and didn’t plan on coming back. It was New Years Eve. Than Jesse told Brandon he would do it. Brandon asked if Jesse had seen their mom and dad and he said no. They only lived a half hour from him but they were not close. Jesse got a call from a guy named Mick, manager of the Kitten Tricks who said he would pay Jesse a lot to fill in for their base player who had an emergency. The gig was in London, Jesse said sure. He had a day off in between and he thought maybe he and Cass could hang out. Cass and Jesse meet at his hotel have a drunk at the bar and go eat. He kisses her while they are walking and they decide to go back to Jesse’s room and they sleep together.
This was a good book that I enjoyed reading. It was a good romance with a little drama.I loved Cass and Jesse together and how they interacted. I enjoyed the plot and the pace. But i do think they fell in love a little too quick especially Jesse as Cass at least had her hidden feelings from when she was a teenager. I didn’t like Holly. I think she wanted Jesse to pay for losing her friend- his ex- Nicole. I just don’t believe Jesse was too rough on her, she even went to his work and humiliated Cass in front of everyone that she left that same day. Also, she was so smug and unfriendly to Cass from the minute she met her. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I recommend it.

My first book by this author. I was drawn to it initially by the cover with its bright colours and musical notes – it looked a really fun read! Based around the story of Cassie, who as a teenager had the biggest crush ever on popstar, Jesse Franklin. When seeing him on Facebook years later, she takes a chance and sends him a friend request, leading to what she dreamed about as a 15-year-old girl – a love affair with the popstar!!

We’ve all had crushes on famous people when we were younger, some of us may still have them now!! How many of us though have ever had those teenage dreams come true?!! I loved how Cassie could be any one of us, and thinking back to my 15-year-old self I could completely relate to the younger version of Cassie! Unfortunately, I never got to even meet any of my teenage idols, let alone start a love affair with them, so it was great to finally experiencing through Cassie what it felt like for that to happen!! The story wasn’t all music and lights for our main character though and as the story moved on, we get to realise that Jessie wasn’t everything she thought he was.

The story was an entertaining and amusing read, with plenty of love and laughs to hold my interest throughout the book. The characters are all really likeable and you can instantly relate to them. I liked Cassie’s character and the wish to see her with a happy ending kept me turning the pages! Being of the age where I’m struggling to get to the top of that hill, I do think this maybe for more of a younger reader, but nonetheless it was still a modern, heart-warming read which had me remembering my youth with fondness!!

Having your teenage fantasy come true is something we've all thought about and this book is now an idea of what could have happened (just like we knew it would). Funny with a snag our teeneage heads would not have come up with. Since this didn't happen for most of us we get to enjoy it vicariously without the bumps along the way. Fun idea and read.
I received an advanced copy of this book for my honest review.

I was not familiar with Stephie Chapman when I accepted this book for review. I was very pleasantly surprised with this interesting and unique plot. What girl hasn't had a crush on some young actor or singer? And so few of us ever get to meet them. Cassie was lucky enough to be up close and personal briefly with Jesse on two occasions in their youth which did nothing but make her like him more. Now as an adult, she's shocked when he accepts her friend request. It's fun to watch these two get to know each other through messages and to really start liking each other. Cassie finds she's even more attracted to Jessie as she talks to him and Jessie is glad to find she's not some crazed fan.

Of course, all good romances must have misunderstandings and these two are not immune. All of which add to the angst of the story and give it depth.

I found Call Me, Maybe an interesting, fun story.

As someone who was ahuge Hanson fan, and then a huge fan of The Moffatts (more Franko-like than Hanson was!), I thoroughly enjoyed this little bit of fantasy.

I loved that Jesse was made to be vulnerable and a bit awkward at times. It made him more real, and the quick and strong feelings were that much more easily believed. Cassie was also a great character, though I will say that I thought she overreacted quite a bit to the conflict, and could have stood to have been a bit more considerate of everyone else around her (including ber best friend).

I do also have to admit that this struck an extra chord with me because I met my husband online and our relationship started with several hours-long chats, before progressing quickly, much like Cassie and Jesse. So, not a whole lot of disbelief-suspending necessary there!

Fun, light-hearted, and sweet story!

And now, excuse me while I go facebook-stalk Scott, Clint, Bob and Dave. ;)

This was a really sweet and really fun story! As someone who was a huge boy band fan, still is, haven't missed a New Kids on the Block concert since they've come back, this is kind of a dream come true type of story. I really enjoyed the way the two of them just kind of clicked. How even though he was once her idol, for the most part, when they were together, he became just a normal guy that was perfect for her. I did have some of my usual issues with stories like these, the whole keeping secrets that really didn't need to be kept and then only caused drama when they came out. Although I feel like Cassie may have overreacted a bit, I still got her feelings. And when someone kind of pointed out to her what was causing her to do that, even I had an "a-ha!" moment like she did. So it was nice that author didn't keep to what the usual reasons might have been. Another thing that I wondered about was how easily Jessie overlooked some of her British slang, words that aren't often used even on the crossover shows we see, like when they used the word "mooched" and he didn't have to ask what she meant? Also, it's basically a fade away into black for the sexy scenes, which isn't my preference, but I know some people prefer that. Anyway, there were good characters, a great story, and a great HEA.

I have such a HUGE book hangover with this book! I love the idea of this book, a faded popstar and a number one fan, a chance friend request and a love story to span the miles. Not going to lie, Cassie’s story is one that I think a lot of women might just dream about, what would you do to get the chance to date a pop star you loved as a teenager!? I can think of a few I would stalk add from afar!!

I knew the second I started reading this book I would be hooked, it is cute, light and fluffy and everything I wanted to escape away for a few hours. I didn’t want this book to end, I didn’t want to socialise, I just wanted to stay in the Cassie and Jessie bubble for as long as I could.

I did love Cassie, I felt like I was reading about me it was a bit scary. The only problem I had with her, and I suppose with me, is she made everything about her and Jessie! Even her best friend’s hen party everyone was rallying around Cassie and her heartache, so Rachel had every right to be a bit peeved. However, I related to everything she went through and how she acted, well I guess I would have been the same really – gah see I am making this review about me lol.

When this book didn’t get me all choked up it was having me giggle and also had me slightly jealous. The life that Cassie got to live in LA and the fairytale of being with Jessie, is something that I can only dream about, I mean these things just don’t happen to me or Joe Bloggs down the road!

Call Me, Maybe is quirky and so much fun and it is a refreshing read. Yes, you may be able to see what is coming and how it will end but it’s the journey (As I always say) that the characters go on. One thing that did irk me was the ending, it just happened! I mean I had no preparation that it was going to end, it just ended! I mean I loved the ending but it just ended!! I want another book! -Hmph! Plus I want more answers, so you know a second book needs to be written! What is not to love about this book!

Gah, I did love this book, it is the time of book that melts my heart and gives me the warm and fuzzies. It is the story that makes me keep believing in true love and happy endings, just like in the movies. Plus this would be awesome on the big screen! Lily Collins/Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin as Cassie and Jessie, I am there! Yes, please!

Who was your teenage crush? My teenage crush was Rob Lowe. So imagine you send a friend request to your teenage crush on Facebook and not only does he accept your friend request but he starts a conversation with you. Before you know it you are involved in a long distance love affair with a boy you dreamt about when you were a teenager. But is this a dream come true or nightmare? Cute and complicated this was an entertaining romance. The story is told from the perspectives of both Cassie and Jesse. I really like this because I felt as though we got the full story. I’m not a fan of Insta love and it was a little harder to buy into given that the characters lived across the ocean from one another. This book also had my least favorite trope the dreaded miscommunication, seriously I just wanted to shake these two if they just would really talk so much could have been avoided. This was an interesting romance I think I liked these characters apart more than I like them together? Individually they seem like great people perhaps a little selfish, but who isn’t at some point in their life. The secondary characters really stole the show for me, I especially loved Jessie’s family! This was a good romance that I might need a follow-up to, need to find out if these two really make it or not. The perfect book for those who love the love!

Call Me, Maybe takes me right back to the days when I was so in love with Robbie Williams……Which in all honesty I still am. I had him plastered all over my bedroom walls and wanted to marry him. I think we all had a crush on that one certain famous person back in the day. But unlike Cassie I wouldn’t expect Robbie to friend me on Facebook LOL

She is one very lucky lady when she starts chatting to her teenage heart throb Jessie then before you know it she is hanging out with him. Oh my days this story is so much fun. Things take an unexpected turn when Cassie hears something unexpected which changes things. And that’s all I am saying about the plot. This book is simply brilliant read it for yourself to find out what happens.

I adored Cassie and Jessie they are awesome characters. I also loved the friendship between Cassie and Rachel. This story takes you on a roller-coaster ride with some breath taking moments. With the story alternating between the two of them you can feel the excitement passion and emotion of their feelings throughout the story.

This is a well and truly gripping entertaining read which gave me goosebumps. And boy did it make me smile. I am blown away by the fact that this is the authors debut novel. This is a perfect uplifting laugh out loud story.

It is just Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant…..I cannot recommend it enough giving it all the stars.

Thank you to Rachel Gilby for the book tour invite and to Hera for a copy.

An entertaining read.

The story of Jesse and Cassie. He was in a pop band when she was growing up and ws her favourite in the group. Years later she finds him on facebook and sends him a friend request. When he accepts they start chatting and soon meet up. There is a connection between them, but they live in different countries, so can they have a future together? Also, one of them is keeping secrets which could change everything.

I liked how the story is told from both of their points of view. and the range of characters they have as friends and siblings.

"Jesse Franklin has accepted your Friend Request."

Cassie's teenage crush just accepted her friend request on Facebook. Will Jesse live up to her expectations or is she setting herself up for failure with a long-distance romance?

Jesse wasn't looking for a relationship, but when he received the friend request from an unknown British girl halfway around the world, his curiosity got the better of him. Will she prove to be someone who he could trust?

I enjoyed the well-developed characters in this story from Cassie's feisty and vulnerable emotions toward a teenage crush she, unfortunately, put on a pedestal, to Jesse's willingness to open up to Cassie about his past except for one important detail. From Cassie's confidante and frazzled friend Rachel who is trying to plan a wedding, to Jesse's brothers Travis and Brendan who only want the best for their brother after his last unfortunate relationship.  The family and friendship dynamics are realistic with their ups and downs, past issues, and forgiving natures, though I would have liked to have learned a bit more about Jesse's estranged parents and brother Adam.

The story is an enjoyable fast-paced read with a unique long-distance romance element. A great read for those who ever had a secret crush on someone in the past and wanted to send a friend request on social media.

Thank you to Ms. Chapman for giving me the opportunity to review this book with no expectation of a positive review.

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This Was such a sweet , Cute , delightful , warm and romantic Read .

I finished it in one week , Usually it doesn’t take me that much reading a romance book , but I really liked the heroine 😛 .

Almost all the characters are good , I didn’t like the hero that much , but his character wasn’t bad too . I don’t like the romantic trope that has been used , But Chapman has a way with words , She made me enjoy it , Which is really surprising !

I Liked Stephie Chapman Writing style , it was the perfect fit for the story and the romance genre , in general .
Witty , Engaging , heart-warming and sweet . If you like all that in your books , then this one is for you .

I was award this book on netgalley. Absolutely loved this book. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

Call Me Maybe is the perfect rom-com read. It has a great mix of comedy, romance, light drama, and cute and interesting characters. Plus what girl doesn’t dream of the chance to date her (semi) celebrity crush?

Can’ wait to read more from Stephie Chapman. I would recommend this book, especially to all my boy band crazy girls. It happened to Cassie and it can happen to you too!!

I really enjoyed this read. The chemistry between the love interest felt real and genuine which I find an author can either nail or it falls flat. Cassie was very enjoyable and spunky and Jesse was so down to earth and damaged. Their past history really gave the story an added edge that I often don't see in the groupie/rockstar books.

I loved this book!

I’ve read a few lacklustre books recently and this was just what I needed. Funny, romantic, realistic and really enjoyable.

I liked Cassie’s character and loved the way she was written...I think most of us still have space in our hearts from our first pop star crush!!

I will look for further work from this author. I’d recommend this book to fans of Mhairi Mcfarlane, Jo Watson and Sophie Kinsella.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book :)

A fun rom-com, this book had me smiling in parts.

Finding the One, even if he was a crush from a Boy Band in the teens. Send the friend request, get it accepted and watch the bidding romance. Carrie did all that and then found herself carrying on a long distance romance, neglecting the people in her life including best friend Rachel.

My first book by this author, I loved parts of it, though I didn't care much about the main character, found her to be too self obsessed in her love life. The writing was smooth and warm. The other characters were fun. Romance had a fairy tale vibe to it.

Overall, it was a cute quirky read

The moment this book dropped into my inbox, I wanted it! I mean let's start with that Title. I love it, so simple and I feel like I should listen to the song while writing this.Plus I can practically hear Carly Rae Jepson singing it in my head. Then you move onto the blurb, it sounded amazing and a little bit like a dream (one I have had myself.)

This book is brilliantly written which makes it easy to read and by that I mean I was easily reading 10 Chapters a Day! Until I got to Chapter 37 then I just finished it. It's so easy to get sucked into Cassie and Jesse's world, to the point where those chapters just fly by!

It feels like the book has everything, it's easy to relate to so you can imagine putting yourself and your boy band crush in the same places. By no means is this book predictable, I mean I found some really juicy scenes that made me want to read them again. This book somehow managed to get me so addicted that my emotions got involved, I won't say which ones because spoilers are no fun.

So let's talk a little bit about the characters Jesse and Cassie, they are soo perfect for each other! So Jesse was the kinda mysterious childhood crush and he gives you an insight into what being in a young boy band is like. Cassie is pretty much your typical everyday girl, an amazing set of friends, a job she enjoys but doesn't take up her entire life. The best thing is throughout this book you switch from Jesse's point of view to Cassie's, which I found really insightful.

Overall I adored this book! It laid out in my opinion every girl's secret fantasy evolving their favorite band. It was quirky, amazing and easy to devour.

Two of my favourite genres are Rock Star romances and British chick-lit, and this book straddles the two perfectly. Jesse is a swoon-worthy brooding ex-pop star, with bonus points for still being a musician. Cassie is a romantic, a young woman unlucky in love, with enough pluck to keep her interesting as a character. The story of these two people is sweet and romantic, with enough drama and laughter to make it a really enjoyable read. I'll definitely be looking out for more from this author.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

4☆ A Fun, Flirty, Rom Com

Call Me, Maybe is a Fun story about finding the One, even if the One happens to be your Teenage Boy Band Crush!

We all know what it's like to be a Teenager and Fancy someone in a band. My crush was Robbie Williams from Take That 🙊 (ok so it still is 😏)
But what would happen if you come across that Teen Crush on Facebook?

Would you send a Friend Request?

Well that's what Carrie did!.....and guess what..... He Accepted!

Carrie is over joyed with the fact Jesse Franklin her heartthrob pressed Yes!

What follows is a roller coaster of emotions, as Carrie finds out if a long distance romance is possible, and is Jesse all his cracked up to be now her Teenage self is all grown up!

Oh and in the mean time Carrie is supposed to be helping her Best Friend Rachel organise her wedding. But is Carrie so caught up in a whirlwind that she's failing to see how much she's neglecting Rachel.

Carrie isn't particularly likeable, she's a bit self obsessed, and although I do get why she's being like it as she's met the man literally of her dreams but it's not fair on those around her, in Carrie's case her best friend Rachel!
( I used to have a best friend who neglected our friendship when she met a boyfriend)

Call Me, Maybe is a Fun, Flirty, Rom Com.
It's a story about Second Chances, Friendship, Secrets, Drama and Falling In Love.
It's a quirky story and anyone who has had a crush on someone famous (a groupie) would really enjoy this take on a Rom Com.
Oh and I have to mention how much I Adore the fresh, Funky Book Cover.
Overall a fab Read, I can't wait to read more from Stephie Chapman.

Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Quick Summary:
Cassie wonders what happened to the bass player a band she was obsessed with in high school. She looks him up on Facebook and they strike up a conversation.

Genre:
Contemporary Romance

You will enjoy this book if:
You’ve ever wondered what it would be like meeting your old celebrity crush!

Do not read this book if:
You can’t handle Call Me Maybe being stuck in your head every time you pick up the book 🤣

My Thoughts:
This book is a GEM! The characters are likable, the inevitable conflict is realistic (not always the case in romance) and the feelings are relatable. I adored this book!

I loved this book! It was fast paced, with a good storyline and great characters. Definitely a fun read.
Many thanks to Hera Books and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Jonas brothers vibes all the way with this one! I love, love LOVE this book! It is cute, sweet and swoony filled with all the frills of a good romcom. Just my cup of tea and a perfect way to spend most of my weekend 💝💝. ⠀
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A wonderful romantic entertaining novel.couldn't resist the title loved the storyAn author I will be following.#netgalley#hera

Call Me, Maybe literally made me giddy!! Being in my mid 30's, I was definitly a huge boy band groupie growing up so I felt this book deep in my soul!! I could only imagine what it would be like if a member of one of those boybands I loved began corresponding with me. I would definitly flip shit!! Cassie is the perfect main character. She's witty and adorable and just comes off so chill even when inside she's freaking the eff out over Jesse Freakin' Franklin!!!

Immediately, I was sucked into this book. It is Rom Com at its greatest. I can't believe this book was previously released and somehow missed my radar. This book has all the elements. A second chance romance, long distance love, online dating, huge secret dropped like a bomb, grand gesture and etc. If this could be made into a movie it would probably be one of my all time favorites because its definitly one of the best books Ive read this year.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (5 out of 5) Stephie Chapman is an Ace when it comes to writting Rom Coms. I pray on all that is holy that she continues to write more stories in this same genre. Any girl who has ever loved a pop singer definitly needs to read this book. It will bring back all the memories of Teen Beat magazines and requesting videos on MTV's TRL. I even had to listen to Boyband Spotify stations after finishing Call Me, Maybe.

Loved this cheery rom-com so much - a fun read for a holiday or to curl up with at home. When Cassie discovers her teen boy band crush on Facebook years later, what's the harm in sending him a message... From London to LA this book is the perfect slice of escapism right now.

This is a teenage dream come true . . . a second chance romance that really didn’t actually have a first chance, or did it? Cassie was just fifteen when she first met Jesse Franklin, the bassist in her favourite band, Franko. It was then she decided she wanted to marry him but, as with so many teen fan dreams, it didn’t come true. Now almost thirty years old, chatting with her childhood friend leads to a trip down memory lane, including looking up Jesse on Facebook. Imagine her surprise when he accepts her friend request! The two start chatting . . . . then they meet when he has an unexpected gig in London. The chemistry is definitely there, but is this going to be a dream come true or a total nightmare?

There are just so many questions! Is it the dream person or the real one that she’s in love with? What secrets is he keeping from her? With his somewhat dysfunctional family, his ex and a sister-in-law who just can’t keep out of his business, you just know there’s trouble in paradise. With her best friend about to get married and needing her help, will Cassie manage to focus on her or will Jesse prove too distracting? Can long distance relationships really work? Can Cassie believe that he really will, “Call me, maybe”? It is definitely a story that shows how great friends can help you!

This is a fun romance with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing – I mean, who wouldn’t like to meet their teenage star crush but what would happen if you did? I enjoyed reading this light hearted yet dilemma filled contemporary romance, just right for when you want something not too heavy to escape into.

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.

This was such a cute book! This was the first book I've read from this author and I really enjoyed it. The story was different from anything I've read recently and really captured my attention. It was so well written and the characters were fantastic.

Call Me, Maybe is such a fun book, and it won't be my last read by Stephanie Chapman.

Cassie is living the dream, but not all dreams meet expectations, when she is able to meet up with her teenage crush after finding him on Facebook. From this initial premise, the book shows two people meeting as adults with flaws and vulnerabilities. Definitely a great rom-com!

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of they book in exchange for an unbiased review.

I loved this book. Perfect for a former teen boyband fan. Jesse and Cassie are awesome. I want sequels

I really loved this book!

This book really has a real nostalgic feel to it – it took me back to being a teenager again, and all the angst, worry and tears of falling in love for the first time . . . with a pop star. Cassie had a crush on Jesse, when he was part of the music band Franko.

Many years later Cassie finds him on Facebook, she can’t resist the temptation and adds him as a friend. She is super surprised when he actually accepts her request. They start talking to each other on Facebook and getting to know each other better. Cassie starts to think about having a relationship with Jesse – could that even be a possibility?

Call Me, Maybe is a real romance story packed full of love and teenage nostalgia. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who ever dreamt about meeting their teenage crush!