Murphy was supposed to be settling into her junior year at the University of Illinois with her best friend, Kat. Instead, she’s stuck in a hellish suburban holding pattern: living with her parents, failing the same class that kept her from graduating the first time around, and making minimum wage at the same coffee shop she’s worked at since she was sixteen. It doesn't help that the dating pool for a twenty-one-year-old lesbian in the tiny town of Geneva, Illinois, is anemic at best.

When her and Kat’s long-awaited reunion is plagued by stuttering conversation and uninvited guests, Murphy’s resentment threatens to boil over. That is, until a miracle appears in the form of Ellie Meyers, a former classmate who is way cuter and not nearly as straight as Murphy remembers. Their heavy flirting holds the promise of something more… until Murphy learns that Ellie’s mom is the very professor preparing to flunk Murphy for a second semester in a row. Talk about killing the vibe.

Romance might be off the table, but Ellie could be Murphy’s key to getting into Professor Meyers’ good graces and finally getting out of Geneva. And Murphy—well-versed in defying parental expectations—might be Ellie’s chance to get her mother onboard with her own dreams. Together, they hatch a plot: fake a relationship for a holiday weekend at the Meyers’ house. If everything goes according to plan, Ellie will be living her dream halfway across the country, and Murphy will finally be able to graduate community college and start her life in earnest. So, the fact that Murphy can’t stop thinking about Ellie’s lips on hers isn't relevant. It’s just a part played well.

If you're looking for a small town winter romance, this one is cozy and wonderful! I loved this cute fake dating scheme. The characters were relatable and well developed and the plot was fun. This was reminiscent for me of Kiss Her Once For Me, which is one of my favorite queer Christmas books of all time!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

I fear I am never beating the "silly queer holiday romance lover" allegations because this is yet another one that has stolen my heart.

This was sooo good! I love Murphy and Ellie! I found myself laughing out loud a few times and full of giddy while reading this. I love that we're in Murphy's head and though she has almost immediate attraction toward Ellie, it feels really natural, and the chemistry is fantastic, everything evolved at a really nice pace.

I've never heard of muddy buddies (puppy chow), but I want to try some now!

I'll Get Back To You is a coming of age romance story. It's about opening your heart to possibilities and finding yourself along the way! We follow Murphy and Ellie, two former classmates who make plans to fake date their way to freedom until things don’t go according to plan. What will they do now?!

I knew this book would be a 5⭐️ since the beginning! Murphy and Ellie was everything! If you enjoy witty banter, fake dating & books you can't put down! This one is for you!

Becca Grischow's debut romance novel is a perfect combination: a holiday scene, love letter to Chicago, and what it means to be queer in the Chicago suburbs.

I'll Get Back To You is a cute story that perfectly describes what it's like to realize your life isn't going how you had planned or hoped it would while also dealing with the realization that those around you are moving on while you stay stuck. I loved how Grischow described Murphy's emotions and struggle to understand that all her plans have fallen apart. I found myself rooting for Murph the entire time and wanting to fight for her every time the people in her life disappointed her. 21 can be just as difficult to navigate as 16 or 18, and Grischow captured that struggle beautifully.

I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy upon release and have finally found the perfect Thanksgiving-time book.

Ok listen who doesn't love a little queer romance around the holidays I know I do. Also can I just say a fake dating relationship formed over a letter grade in a class is really creative I haven't seen this plot line yet. I loved everything about this the characters were really sweet and I kept wanting them to get together foreal very early on in the book. This will be a reread for me around christmas time. Thank you for letting me read and review this book five stars all around.

An adorable queer holiday romance! I loved following Murphy and Ellie’s story. Between their playful banter and Murphy’s yearning I was hooked from the beginning. I loved watching them find each other along with themselves. I couldn’t put this book down and will definitely be purchasing a physical copy upon release.

Murphy is my best friend. It feels so good to read a romance about a normal hometown lesbian going to community college working her ass off for an attainable Happily For Now. Becca Grischow's debut has the strength and vibrance of an experienced voice in romance.