Julie's Review: Someone Just Like You

Author: Meredith Schorr
Series: None
Publication Date:  July 25, 2023
Publisher: Forever
Pages: 328
Obtained: publisher via Netgalley
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4.5/5
Bottom Line: Absolutely loved the banter
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Summary: New Yorker Molly Blum knows everything about her lifelong nemesis, Jude Stark. With their families so close, they should have been best friends. Instead, she thinks he’s a too-charming slacker, and he thinks she’s allergic to fun. After years of one-upping each other’s pranks (chocolate-dipped cat treats are not as delicious as they appear), one high school joke went too far, and they stopped speaking completely. But now that they’re supposed to help plan a massive party for their parents—together—there’s no better time to resume their war. And it is on. Only somewhere between all the sniping and harmless hijinks, a reluctant friendship develops, along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. It might have to do with the fact that she’s been dating Jude-lookalikes and he’s been dating Molly doppelgangers. Or the fact that neither of them is nearly as horrible as they thought. All Molly and Jude know is that they’ve mastered the art of hating each other. Falling in love, on the other hand, is a whole new battlefield. ~amazon.com

Review: I love a good enemies to friends to lovers but what I loved most about Meredith Schorr's Someone Just Like You was the banter between Molly and Jude. I mean the one liners they would say to each other were classic not mention the one upmanship of the pranks they would play on each other since having to team up for their parents co-anniversary party. Jude infuriates Molly which of course only makes Jude enjoy it all the more. 

As Molly and Jude begin to spend more time together they try to put their childish ways behind them but it's hard when it's what you've done your whole life. Except Jude is the one to listen to Molly when she tells him about this unique opportunity for a job she's excited about. He's even serious and tells her she should pursue it since she seems passionate about it. 

There are many things about Jude that we see through Molly's eyes that begin to change over the course of the book. Honestly, I thought Jude was annoying when I first started the story but he grew on me..  

I loved how they both dated replications of each other but didn't see it. I found that pretty hilarious that their siblings all saw it and called it out. Family is a key piece to this story and one that I enjoyed having a look into since for Molly it really did shape her outlook and who she is today. 

If you are looking for a heartfelt novel about family, love and friendship (plus DOGS!), look no further than this gem. 

Julie's Review: As Seen on Tv

Author: Meredith Schorr
Series: None
Publication Date:  June 7, 2022
Publisher: Forever
Pages: 352
Obtained: publisher via Netgalley
Genre:  Contemporary Fiction; Contemporary Romance
Rating: 5/5
Bottom Line: Nothing is what it is on tv
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Summary: Emerging journalist Adina Gellar is done with dating in New York City. If she's learned anything from made-for-TV romance movies, it's that she'll find love in a small town - the kind with harvest festivals, delightful but quirky characters, and scores of delectable single dudes. So when a big-city real estate magnate targets tiny Pleasant Hollow for development, Adi knows she's found the perfect story - one that will earn her a position at a coveted online magazine, so she can finally start adulting for real...and maybe even find her dream man in the process. Only Pleasant Hollow isn't exactly "pleasant." There's no charming bakery, no quaint seasonal festivals, and the residents are more ambivalent than welcoming. The only upside is Finn Adams, who's more mouthwatering than the homemade cherry pie Adi can't seem to find - even if he does work for the company she'd hoped to bring down. Suddenly Adi has to wonder if maybe TV got it all wrong after all. But will following her heart mean losing her chance to break into the big time? ~amazon.com

Review: I admit I am not a Hallmark movie watcher but I do love my rom-coms, so when I read the summary of As Seen on Tv, I knew it would be in my wheelhouse. I can tell you that it definitely didn't disappoint. Adi is determined to start her career as a reporter by coming up with a great story about finding community and love in a small town because isn't that what happens in the tv movies or shows? So when the opportunity comes up for her to go to a small town where a big development is going in; she can't resist and promises her editor a great story. 

Except of course Pleasant Hollow isn't pleasant and no one is really against the development going in. They haven't banded together to take down the evil developer and worst of all, there is no pie. Doesn't every small town have a bakery/diner with pie?! What about the cute handyman, the perky bed and breakfast owner? None of those exist but what does is a lot of glares at Adi and unfriendly local folk;  except one bright spot in Finn Adams.

What I loved about the book is how Adi had to change her view of things to get to the real story she needed to write. How she had to get rid of the fantasy and live in the real world when it came to love, romance and life. Her best friends and mom are excellent characters as well and help Adi come to understand the path she's on. 

This is definitely a novel to pick up if you are in the mood for a fun and meaningful romance. 

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