Not In My Book by Katie Holt| Romance | Review
- dessimalakov
- Dec 10, 2024
- 3 min read
A Sizzling Enemies-to-Lovers Romance That Will Keep You Turning Pages
Author: Katie Holt
Release Date: December, 10th 2024
Genre: Romance
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Tropes & Labels:
slow-burn
second chance
enemies-to-lovers
Official Description:
The Hating Game meets Beach Read in this sexy and hilarious enemies-to-lovers romance from a debut Peruvian-Tennessean voice.
Rosie, an idealistic and passionate Peruvian American who has grown up without strong ties to her culture, leaves her Tennessee hometown to pursue her dream of making it in New York as a writer. But her plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington—an obnoxious, surly, and gorgeous literary fiction writer who doesn’t have much patience for the romance genre or for Rosie.
Rosie and Aiden regularly go to verbal battle in workshop until their professor reaches her breaking point. She allows them to stay in her class on one condition: they must cowrite a novel that blends their genres.
The reluctant writing duo can’t help but put pieces of themselves into their accidentally steamy novel, and as they slowly get to know each other, they try to put their differences aside. Meanwhile, their manuscript-in-progress provides an outlet for them to confess their feelings—and explore their attraction toward each other.
When Rosie and Aiden find themselves competing against each other for a potentially career-changing opportunity, the flames of old rivalry reignite, and their once-in-a-lifetime love story is once again at risk of being shelved—unless they can find a way to end the book on their own terms.
Warning : This article might contain spoilers !!
I just devoured "Not in My Book" by Katie Holt. This book is the perfect blend of sexy, hilarious, and heartwarming, all wrapped up in an enemies-to-lovers romance that will leave you swooning.
The writing style is fantastic, the plot is engaging, and the pace is so well-balanced that I finished the book in one sitting. I couldn't put it down The author does an amazing job of portraying authentic animosity between Rosie and Aiden, the two main characters. Their constant banter and harsh judgments on each other's work are so relatable, and it's clear that there's a deep attraction simmering beneath the surface.
I love how their professor forces them to work together on a novel, which becomes a clever way for them to express their feelings through their writing. As they become friends, the book evolves from enemies-to-lovers to friends-to-lovers, and it's just so beautifully done. The exploration of their familial backgrounds adds depth to the story, making their comfort and support for each other all the more heartwarming.
When Aiden conceals that he applied for the same award as Rosie, my heart broke a little. I could feel her disappointment and his fear of losing her. But thankfully, Aiden finds the courage to fight for her, and it's just so romantic.
Overall, "Not in My Book" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance. It's funny, it's sexy, and it's full of heart. I highly recommend it.
Not in my book katie holt romance book review
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This review reflects my own and unbiased opinion.
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Not in my book katie holt romance book review
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