Honestly, I didn't really like this book. I felt like it was too much of a Gilmore Girls rip-off. I thought the premise was cute and the characters were likeable, but it seriously felt like I was watching a British version of Gilmore Girls with one of the only exceptions being the mom and the FMC got along, for the most part. I almost DNF-ed it but am glad I stayed with it because it was cute, but just not original in my opinion.

**Thank you, NetGalley and publishers, for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.**

I expected to enjoy this book a lot more but I struggled through it. Not my usual genre so maybe that is why.

Completely relatable characters and a good fun storyline. I love the relationships between the characters in this story and this book will ignite a sense of wonder and good wholesome fun. A fantastic read and definitely one I will be re-reading.

This was my first book by this author, and I can positively say that I really enjoyed reading this one. Its captivating. For sure I will be checking other books written by this author.

Happily Ever After foi um livro que deixou aquela sensação quentinha no meu coração. Os personagens são carismáticos e suas histórias prendem a atenção do leitor durante toda a narrativa. O que mais chama a atenção aqui é a vida cotidiana de Rory. A profissão de Rory, que é professora, tem muito destaque e eu achei isso ótimo. Foi a primeira vez que me deparei com uma história que mostrava o lado burocrático do ensino. Foi interessante ver como Rory e suas amigas tiveram que lidar com todas as mudanças. O ensino é algo que deve ser feito com amor e empatia, então gostei bastante de vê-las tentando mostrar isso quando somente a eficiência e a eficácia daquilo que estava sendo ensinado entrava em jogo.

A parte romântica da história fica bem em segundo plano, mas é fofa. Porém, o brilho do livro está mesmo na vida de Rory e daqueles que a cerca. Não fiz uma resenha completa porque acho que meu público não se interessaria pelo livro. Mas sempre que percebo que alguém pode curtir, eu indico.

It toik me a while to get into this one, but i habe to say i enjoyed it. It’s a cute romantic comedy that could very easily be turned in a cure movie. The characters are adorable and i read this book quite fast.

Please note that this book is not for me - I have read the book, However I had to DNF and because i do not like to give negative reviews I will not review this book fully - there is no specific reason for not liking this book. I found it a struggle to read and did not enjoy trying to force myself to read this book.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for the opportunity to read this book

This was super cute! I did think that the main girl was a bit too anti-men and it was awkward for a bit. I mean I appreciate girls in books who are independent but I think the author took it a bit too far at times. And I wish the characters had more to them than was given! I enjoyed them enough but I wanted there to be more depth from them! I did think that this was kind of predictable but in a way I wasn't mad about that. I liked it!

Happily Never After is a cute, albeit predictable novel, with a strong independent heroine, a surprisingly lovely daughter (i hate whiny teens) and a gorgeous dependable hero. Perfect for a rainy day or a lazy beach read.

Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was an easy, fast paced read. It was exactly what I wanted. And I adored Rory! She was such a likable character!!

Thanks to Netgalley for my copy.

This is a sweet heart-warming tale of love and relationships. Rory isn't interested in love, she has enough on her plate with a bossy mother, a teenage daughter, her teaching career and a tumbledown house to renovate. Everyone around her has other ideas though.

This book is funny poignant and sad in places. Lovely well developed characters and a fun read.

I loved this book, a quick easy read that I didn't want to put down. Again another book with subject matter that appeals. lots of fun, magic, and romance. A full review will appear on my blog shortly.

A fun read which had me smiling through the pages. Rory has bought an old home and is planning to do it up herself till she meets the builder John Prince. It is wonderful to read how her entire family wants her to find a man and fall in love.
The story had me laughing with Rory. The relationships are beautifully shown, the friendships formed are heartwarming.
Emma Robinson's style of writing had me curled up with this book at the bewitching hour.

Loved this book, the story of Rory and her family. She has just bought an old house and is planning to do it up herself. A chance meeting in a DIY store leads to her getting help from builder John Prince. He family think she will be rescued by her prince, but she is doubtful. She is happy being single, but is being pushed by her mother, daughter and friends to find a man - she might not need one but does she want one?

A fluffy and heartwarming read that will leave you grinning from ear to ear!

Emma Robinson works her magic and brings to life a charming set of characters that it is a pleasure getting to know.

The story swept me up from start to finish and I could not put it down, I was all too sad when I finished it as I had come to love our feisty lead Rory.

A very clever and fun read that I would recommend to anyone!

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. What I love the most is all the different types of relationships that are showcased in it. There is mother/daughter, teacher/student, employee/boss and friendships. Of course there are a few budding romantic relationships as well which I loved that they weren't so rushed. I did get frustrated in many parts with how Rory handled things with her teenage daughter but in the end their relationship does help Rory to see some of her faults. I loved near the end with a little suspense and how everything plays out with each character. I will be reading more from this author!

I received this book for free from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy quick read about teacher Rory and her teenage daughter Belle. Rory doesn’t believe in fairytale love and Belle is just discovering boys. Rory has a rundown house to renovate and little time for socialising.
I could relate to Rory from a teacher’s perspective, all the day to day problems they are faced with and expected to sort out was very much spot on. Some parts made me laugh and others got me thinking. The ‘will they won’t they’ throughout keeps you reading and trying to guess. The secondary characters’ search for love was a good addition that helped the story flow.
Would recommend to anyone who want a light romance to read.

***I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley.***

I loved Happily Never After, by author Emma Robinson. Rory is a lot of things: a teacher by trade, a daughter whose mother insists on playing cupid despite Rory’s protests that she’s not interested in a having a relationship, a single mum to her 16-year-old daughter Belle, and friend to her 2 closest gal pals. She’s also the proud new owner to a fixer upper house that most people think she’s crazy for buying. When the school year starts up, she’s got a new boss shaking things up at work, her daughter has discovered boys and stops confiding in her, and she’s buried in home repairs but opens her doors to a special student in need of a surrogate family. Rory meets contractor John Prince at the hardware store. He offers to help her with her house at a reduced rate, suggesting he could use ‘before and after’ pictures of her restored house as a testament to his skills. He’s always turning up and rescuing her. She can’t tell if he’s just tremendously nice or flirting, and she has no idea which options she prefers.

I love a story with a strong female character and Rory fit the bill for me. She believes in herself and her abilities, and she isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves and work hard. She wants to help the people she cares about and that includes her students, even if it makes her own life harder. And she loves her family so much. I truly enjoyed watching her navigate all the relationships in her life, especially the one with her daughter Belle and her mom Sheila, and of course the one with John.

Robinson did such a good job adding important and interesting details and then tying then together, especially Charlie’s story and Nathan Finch’s. I was thoroughly impressed.

I keep trying to come up with the right words to compel others to grab this book. The truth is I struggle with reviewing books I love because I don’t want to say too much and ruin the story. This isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a really great story about a woman who learns to open her heart, but it feels magical all the same. Brava Emma! I can’t wait to read more by you!

Enjoyable chick lit that is perfect for summer reading! The characters were likable and the story made for a quick read!

*Book provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Our main character Rory, has a 16-year-old daughter, is a teacher and doesn’t believe in love anymore. Her mother and friends always want to set her up though and they are convinced her prince charming is close.

She has bought a tumbledown house. A lot of work needs to be done, that’s where builder John Prince comes in. He helps with house stuff, but also other things, several times. He definitely could be mister right.

Rory is very busy though, especially at work, with a new guy taking over. He wants to change everything, but Rory has a totally different opinion. Then there is her mum, who gets involved all the time and Belle, her daughter, has a boyfriend.

As a teacher, I really enjoyed the school related scenes. However, I felt that certain things didn’t seem that authentic. My favourite part about this book were all the fairytale references, just genius.

The story has a wonderful flow and fabulous plot. Emma Robinson’s style is fresh, vivid and funny. It’s also sad at parts and deals with grief, loss and illness. I’d say it’s the perfect mixture and all the characters brings something unique into the story.

4.5/5