Love Lettering, The Charming feel-good rom-com that will grab hold your heart and never let go, Kate Clayborn

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: Women's fiction

Gah, I hate this genre heading, so outdated. Men and women can read the same books....its 2019, not 1919.

So, I started eagerly, as an artist I so admire those who can do wonderful lettering. I wish I could but alas, my lettering as abysmal :-( Yet, for the first quarter maybe I was floundering, not really sure what was happening, where the thrust of the novel was going – and waiting for the romance to start. It seemed Meg and Reid were certainly not going to be together, they barely seemed able to look at each other. Then slowly it coalesced and I began to be gripped, by Meg's ideas, by the way Reid seemed to slowly come round to understanding them and they way he pulled in to help. Yet they were still edgily polite to each other, ultra cautious, each expecting the other to say “ that's enough now”. Neither was willing to put themselves forward in a big way, but they inched their way closer and it was wonderful to watch, with me desperate to know if they would take that magic step into couple-dom ( yep, I succumbed and took a peep at the end . For me it doesn't spoil the story, just lets me enjoy it without that awful worry of It Might Not Happen)
I loved the way her and Reid's walks took in parts of the city others wouldn't notice, how she taught him to look beyond the obvious, to seek out hidden gems. I loved both of them, and yet Reid's caginess about himself, his work, his moodiness spelled caution, for Meg and me. Then when it all comes out, well, instead of the gentle romance I'd been reading it was Drama, Drama, Drama all the way. I do so love that, so it was perfect for me even if possibly not overly true to how things would run as others seem to feel. I have no idea in real life so I just went with the story and looking back I could see, as could Meg, all the little hints where Reid was struggling.
Its a beautiful read and the way Meg's writing and business was described was wonderful, seeing the way she got inspiration, seeing what got her down - not another Bloom where you are planted. I hate those overused, trite, twee expressions too.... Stick with it if like me you flounder a bit at the start. Its worth it.

Stars: Five, a lovely story. Slow burn romance with some beautiful moments.

Arc via Netgalley and publishers

*GIFTED BY NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.

3.5 stars! Perfect, easy romantic comedy to fly through. The story is really heartfelt & clever, Meg, our main character is so well written she is likeable, talented but has real-life insecurities. I loved the relationship development between the two characters. Reid was so sweet & endearing. It had the perfect sprinkling of smut which I am all for. I can't wait to read more from this author!