I got an advanced readers copy of this book and I think this was the best book to end this year with. It has left me feeling so happy that all these mushy feelings are hard to contain inside of me. This is the first book I have read by Sarah Ready and she didn’t disappoint. This book got me out of my month-long reading slump. Once I started it, there was no going back and I literally finished it in one evening. I loved it so much and I am pretty sure I have fallen hard in love with Josh Lewenthal. He is this quiet guy who is so much more than he looks. Once you get to know him, you realise how much he holds himself back from people.
The story begins with Gemma, who is fed up with the idea of looking for the perfect life partner to complete her life. She decides to have a baby by herself and she chooses her brother’s best friend, Josh, someone she has known for almost 25 years, as the sperm donor. If reading this, you think you know what this book is going to be about, trust me, you are not prepared. It is so much more under the surface, just like Josh ( I am literally making dreamy eyes every time I type Josh’s name). Gemma is not ready for what an emotional whirlwind it is going to be after she decides to have a baby with Josh’s help through artificial insemination.
This book was a roller coaster of emotions. It made me laugh out loud so many times I am pretty sure everyone in my house thinks I have gone crazy the way I have been laughing alone in my room all this time. This book made me so happy and yet so emotional. There was such a balance between light and emotional moments. I loved Josh and Gemma together. They were the kind of people who brought out the best in each other and I believe those are the best type of people.
Overall, it has been a wonderful experience reading this book. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone, especially to those who are suckers for “it has always been you” trope. I promise you, this book is going to leave an impression.

This book follows Gemma, who is a 31 year old divorcee, wishing for a family and a husband. Until she realises, she does not need a husband to have a baby. We follow Gemma as she embarks on IVF along side her brother's best-friend Josh.

This is one of the best books I've read this year. It was so cosy and sweet but also so raw and painful at other times. Gemma was a brilliant protagonist, so witty yet smart. I think at times she could be awful but she came to her senses and eventually realised her wrongs on her own.

A book containing IVF for me is always hit or miss because it is such a difficult topic to write about because it can go so many ways. I find I prefer the books were it is not a fairytale and does not just magically happen straight away because that is the reality of IVF, it's a hard process that does not always go as planned. I think the author did a brilliant job tackling this subject.

Josh was a perfect character, I loved him from the very first time we met him, a real charmer but a sweet heart when it comes down to it. I guessed pretty early on that he was in love with Gemma and I also picked up straight away that his New years resolution was the marriage but I enjoyed the storyline regardless and I'm glad the author did not put them together straight away. A slow burner but it was definitely worth the wait.

I rated this book 5 stars and I have nothing but praise for Sarah Ready and her magnificent work. Thank you for providing me with an e-arc, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope to read more of Ready's work in the future.

Josh and Gemma Make a Baby is a wonderful romance that’s both heartwarming and humorous while also tackling the difficult topic of infertility.

Gemma is a thirty-something who’s divorced but desperately wants to become a mother. She’s struggled with infertility after endometriosis and was never able to conceive. After hearing that her ex is about to become a father for the third time, she decides to make having a baby her New Year resolution. She undertakes the nerve wracking journey of IVF, but doesn’t wasn’t to have to use a sperm donor. Enter Josh, her older brother’s best friend. Despite his constant presence in her life since she was a child, they e never been close. But she considers him a decent human being and would like his donation to the cause. They intend to keep it strictly professional but as they spend more time together throughout the IVF process, she is drawn closer and closer to Josh, realizing that maybe a baby isn’t the only thing she’s been missing.

This story was so wonderful, I didn’t want it to end after the HEA. I wanted more of everyone - Gemma and Josh, her family, and her support group friends. I relate so hard to Gemma and totally fell in love with Josh (what is it with love interests named Josh?) The very sensitive topic of infertility was handled so well, even when things got heavy, there was still humor to be found while no making light of it. If you love books by Abby Jimenez, you’ll love this one!

I love love love it . An amazing story about a woman with fertility issues who just want to have a baby to love and cherish . But for that to happen she must find the man who will be her sperm donor . The only man she has on her mind is Josh her first love and her briother best friend . At first he is negative but after while he agrees and then their journey starts . A story about love , friendship , accepting who you truly are . I loved the group of the women and how real they were .
The author made me laugh and cry from the first to last page .
I am hoping for more Josh and Gemma story to be told ., I want a sequel .
I received this book from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Not having read other books by Sarah Ready before, I didn’t know what to expect before reading Josh and Gemma Make a Baby. Needless to say, the story was sweet and entertaining, a definite must read for sure.
Josh and Gemma story one of slow burn romance and both them experience such incredible personal growth in this book.
It was a fun, easy read that many romance lovers would like.

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was hooked!! I really liked the pace and how the story developed. The writing was quite simple that I really liked and went with the flow, and didn’t even realise that I have finished reading it lol. The characters were portrayed very raw and authentic too, which I very much liked and appreciated too.

Josh and Gemma Make a Baby
by Sarah Ready
Was a cute read!
I must say, this I was hooked instantly.
I felt connected to Gemma and her story. And really loved her character.
The story was well developed and realistic honestly I didn't want to stop reading.
This was a quick read and one I enjoyed alot!
It has some.humor, heart and fun moments.

Swift & Lewis Publishing,
Thank You for this eARC!

I had both the ebook and the audiobook so I switched back and forth between the two.

The narrator, Erin Mallon is really good. She was kind of breathy at the beginning of the book and sometimes and that really bugs me but other than those first few minutes I really enjoyed this narrator.

This was my first book by this author and I could see myself reading another one of her books in the future as I enjoyed this book for the most part.

I didn’t really care for Gemma and the whole OM drama seemed completely unnecessary and made me question her judgment.

I feel like one of the big themes of this book was that Gemma realized she didn’t really know Josh but I feel like after she realized that, there wasn’t much effort made to get to know him and it could be that this story was only told in her POV but I feel like I could count the number of things I knew about Josh at the end of this book on one hand.

There were some funny parts in this book and I really enjoyed the women she became friends with from the fertility support group.

Content warnings are below, please be aware that some of the content warnings may be spoilers.

CW: false pregnancy, miscarriage, Endometriosis, infertility, IVF, death of a parent.

I Received an eARC and an audiobook ARC from NetGalley and the publisher.

I loved this story for many reasons one of them being the fact 5hat Gemma wasn't perfect. She had a lot to work on by the end I of the book and a lot to open her eyes to. I love when some characters get what's coming to them, cause they were mean. There are a few characters who have to eat their words and made me happy. Josh was a sweet man, a little quiet but super sweet. I would have loved to hear his point of view but by the end, I knew why he was about. All in all a sweet romance with some depth.

I read an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. I really really liked this. Josh and Gemma had me laughing and all in my feelings. This book is a slow burn, friends to lovers, and brothers best friend. The book does focus quite a bit on infertility so be aware if that is a trigger for you. I think the author handled it very well and it was realistic. There is a slightly spicy scene but it’s nothing too intense for those who prefer their romances on the cleaner side.
I definitely would recommend to romance readers! The release date is 1/25/22!