It was fun to read. Loved the characters too. Enjoyed till the end. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a free e-book.

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Thank you to Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for this ARC, in exchange for an honest review. I’d first like to share that I am so happy that this isn’t another small-town USA romance story. I finished this book in one sitting, and I highly enjoyed it! It’s an easy read, and I felt like I was able to relate to and love the characters very early on. One of my favorite lines from the book was “They dissolved like instant coffee grains in boiling water,” I felt like this was a great visual, and showed at that moment how they, Jake and Evie, meshed together. I love Evie’s job, and that the first interaction between the characters was a distant interaction where we don’t realize who he is at first. It wasn’t the job I was expecting, and I think that’s what made it so great. I adored the fireworks moment. I mean who doesn’t love a cat in a story? The side characters are written so well, and I love all of Eleanore’s groups that she welcomes into her home! I’m a sucker for a cartoon cover on a romance book, as well. I can’t wait to look into other Sally Clements books after this one!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC of 'The Home Share' by Sally Clements.

Lighthearted and very short, 'The Home Share' is perfect for all you contemporary romance fans who want to try something new. It wasn't my favourite contemporary I've ever read but it was still a great novel by Sally Clements and I'll happily try more of her works.

I adore faking dating book so this book is right up my ally when it come to books.
I also really enjoyed the way the book was written and that it was a shorter read.

A great read. Evie needs a new house and her neighbour offers her a place to stay next door. Jake, grandson of the neighbour, is not too happy, but they end up in a fake relationship so will this lead to more?

I really loved the idea of this plot but the execution was a little bit bumpy for me. I felt like I missed the connection between the couples because it felt very instant to me. I liked the idea of the setting and the relationship the girl had with the grandmother and how the grandmother took her in. This book was a two star rating since it fell a little short for me, but others will still enjoy it. Thank you for the chance to read and review.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% my own.

This book was a quick and easy read. Sally Clements did a great job of writing a good book with a solid plot in under two hundred pages, although I wish the book has focused more on Evie and Jake’s relationship and their house share with Eleanore rather than on Jake’s work problems.

Eleanore as a character was the highlight of this book. She was so interesting with her quirks and many clubs dedicated to a whole host of things.

I’ll definitely pick up some more Sally Clements books next time I fancy a quick read!

This book seemed to have so many themes that I really enjoy in romances including fake relationships, different living situations, conflict and reconciliation. I really enjoyed the characters and found them to be relatable and entertaining.

I am primarily a thriller reader but have taken up more light romances over the past few months. This book seemed to have so many themes that I really enjoy in romances including fake relationships, different living situations, conflict and reconciliation. I really enjoyed the characters and found them to be relatable and entertaining. This was definitely a feel good read and I look forward to reading more from Sally Clements.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Sally Clements for this eARC in return for an honest review.

This story is a quick and fun read that combines forced proximity with the fake relationship trope, and it definitely made my rom-com-loving heart happy.

I normally find forced proximity and fake dating to be among my favorite tropes.
As Evie needs a place to stay, Eleanor allows her to move in because she needs money as well. Her Grandson Jake comes to Dublin from England for work. He doesn't like the situation with Evie living with Eleanor however when he needs a date for a job Evie pitches in. Jake is kind and caring and Evie and him fall in love. It's a short story and the characters could be developed more. The voice goes from 1st and 3rd person.

Overall it's a good story.

Publisher's and Netgalley thanks for the ARC.

An amazing story . Evie is looking for an apartment which allows animals and she can't find any so her neighbour Eleanore asks her to home share . When Eleanore's grandson Jake comes to Dublin for work from London he doesn't feel good about their home sharing . He thinks she will take advantage of his grandma . When he need to win some clients he ask her to help him and when they think they are couple they start pretenting to be a couple . But pretenting makes them realise that they really want to be together . What happens when the company he works is corrupted and he has to keep secret from her ?
I received this book from netgalley and the publicer as an ARC . Thank you . All thoughts and opinions are my own .

I love a good “forced into a pretend relationship” story line, so I was intrigued by The Home Share! It was a quick and easy read. While I thought the idea behind the story was heart-warming and fun, it lacked depth in how well the reader gets to know the main characters and their feelings. Although it’s nice to have a quick read, I felt like this one moved too quickly and therefore skipped over some details in the main characters’ blossoming relationship, while focusing too much on Jake’s job. I wanted to love this one, but it fell a little flat for me.

I wasn’t a fan of this book. Don’t get me wrong, the original idea is pretty good, but the way it was writing was less. First, I feel like saying in the start of each chapter which point of view it is can help. Secondly, the way it was writing was pretty confusing, sometimes I didn’t know if it was writing at the 1 or 3 person. Then finally, all is happening way too quickly, there’s no time for the romance to build up, I feel like they kind of fall in love in a blink of an eye.

Evie needs a place to live, and Eleanore needs rent money. It's a win-win for both of them, until Eleanore's grumpy grandson moves in, too. He feels like he needs to protect his grandmother and her interests. He's sweet to his Gran, Evie's cat loves him, but she's not so sure. When he finds himself in a pickle for work, she reluctantly agrees to fake date him.

This book has some of my favorite tropes - forced proximity and fake dating, and I really enjoyed this. I loved Jake for the loyal caring person he is. I really enjoyed how his relationship with Evie evolved. It was obvious that, once they worked through outside factors, their relationship would work out. So there wasn't as much tension there, but it was still an enjoyable read for me!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read this eARC.

I'm a total sucker for a cutesy romance with a forced proximity trope. I found the premise The Home Share to be very fun and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I really liked all of the characters, but could have done with a little more development. I felt at times that I couldn't connect with the feelings in the book because I just wasn't given enough time/detail to get there and it felt a little forced because of that.

I liked that in this book, there was a slightly serious storyline building alongside the romance piece. It made the story feel a little less hallmark (don't get me wrong, I love those too!) and a bit more "real life".

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for a fun new read that doesn't require a large investment of your time. I'll definitely look at more books from Sally Clements!

The characters were sweet and likable, particularly Eleanore and her band of grannies. However, I found the plot to be a bit bland and had a difficult time finishing it.

Evie was quirky and down on her luck, but funny and endearing. Jake was a little gruff on the outside but marshmallow-y on the inside. Eleanore and her various granny groups were the highlight of the story for me.

I found the portion of the story relating to Jake’s business ventures to be quite overdone. I feel as though it took up to much of the plot, for me.

A cute closed-door romance.

This book was just ok for me. There were some great parts and fun laughs but it just didn’t hit the mark. To me it wasn’t quite a love story, Jake and his job were most of the book. Evie was all over the place due to her childhood. The story just didn’t flow in my opinion. Not my cup of tea but a quick read. I just reviewed The Home Share by Sally Clements. #TheHomeShare #NetGalley
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This book was cute, and I think it was well written. Fake dating is my favourite trope, which was why I wanted to read this and thought I would enjoy it - which I did. The characters were unique in their own way, as well as the plot in regards to the home-share situation that turns into a fake relationship. I definitely recommend this book. It was fun and easy to read, which is always a good thing.

The Home Share by Sally Clements
4.25 ⭐


Evie, a lovely pet owner decides to move in with her neighbour Eleanor when she had to move out from her previous one. The jovial old lady, Eleanor, was more than happy to accommodate her and especially Cleo, Evie's cat. Enter Jack, Eleanor's very hard working and serious grandson. He suspects Evie of taking advantage of his sweet-hearted grandma and decides to stay with them to keep an eye n her. However, situations change drastically and they find themselves in a scene where they have to maintain a fake relationship in front of Jack's clients- for him to acquire a business deal.

The messy relationships and complicated characters were relatable and well written. The plot was kinda unique with the whole 'home-share' concept. Though the narration seemed dull at times, the story was good and enjoyable. It was fun, cute and heartwarming.