This was a pretty good read. Lizzie is an archeologist who is very serious about her work. On a rare night out drowning her sorrows she meets Finn, a project manager, who is very different from her usual type. From there things go up and down . I felt that the plot was a bit contrived and dragged out, but fairly entertaining nonetheless. Thanks to Boldwood books and Netgalley for an ARC of this novel.

Really sweet!

Lizzie Rose works at a museum. She lives for it. Raised by two academics, academia has always been the front runner for Lizzie. She's an expert in Egypt. But then she gets passed over for lead in an archeological dig. Which was given to her ex.

She decides to drown her sorrows with a night out with her best friend. There she meets Finn. Who's not like her ex. At all. She believes she's never going to see him again, but then guess what? He's working for an expansion for HER museum. Suddenly, a guy she never thought she'd see again is working side by side with her. Everyday.

I wasn't expecting this relationship to go in the trajectory it did. I was really surprised! I liked both Finn and Lizzie. I enjoyed the growth that Lizzie had with her parents. It's not always found where people admit to what they've done wrong and want to change. And ugh, that ex! He was terrible. Everyone saw it so soon, but Lizzie. It pays, pays, and pays to be honest to your friends.

I also enjoyed the popup of a former character.

A great romantic read! Elizabeth meets Finn in a bar when out with her friend Collette , who’s commiserating her friend for not being picked to lead on an archaeological dig. She also meets a man Greg who just happens to be Finn’s best friend!! We then follow their lives leading on from there as Finn just happens to be the project manager of their new addition to the museum where Lizzie works!!
Great characters, I used a lot of tissue’s reading this story, I felt all loved up with them! Freidrich though was very annoying!!
But opposites definitely do attract!!! As we see in this story!!!
I really enjoyed this feel good story!!
Many thanks to Boldwood Books for the chance to read this arc copy via Netgalley.
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This is another enjoyable read by Morrey. I always like her romances. However, I have a few quibbles with the plot. Lizzie’s ex-boyfriend is so awful that it’s hard to believe that she would have stayed with him for so long. Everyone else seems to have figured out right away what an arrogant bleep-hole he was. She doesn’t have any sort of good memories about him except that they were both archaeologists.

Then she meets Finn in a bar and has a one-night stand with him that turns into something more when it turns out, coincidence of all coincidences, that he is the project manager on her museum’s expansion project. Finn fell for her at first sight. It was never all that clear what it was about Lizzie that made him fall in love with her right from the beginning. She keeps holding him at arm’s length. They both have their insecurities. She was introverted and really didn’t have any experience with a boyfriend who treated her so nicely. And he seems insecure because she went to college and has an intellectual job at the museum. He goes to an event with her and felt uncomfortable. I don’t get why he felt so inferior to her. He might not have had a college education, but he seems to be a very successful contractor who has worked on important projects, including her museum. He’s not some schlub. He has a successful business that demands he makes cost estimates and oversee workmen while bringing a complicated project in under budget and on time.

So, while I enjoyed the book, I felt a little bit that the author is just inserting details in order to move the plot along, but that don’t really fit.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Just Do It is a nice easy romance to sink into on a chilly winter’s day.

I always know when I read a Maxine Morrey book that I will be in for a heartwarming, swoonastic time, and this book is no exception. Just Do It is different from previous books I have read by Maxine. Usually, her romantic writing style is a sweet, slow-burn romance where she builds up that romantic tension between the two MCs, and it's not until the second half of the book they come together as a couple. In this book, Lizzie and Finn meet each other at a bar and have a one-night stand right at the very beginning, and then a half a dozen chapters later, and they are in a relationship. I like this pacing change and loved that I got more of those sweet and swoony moments between Lizzie and Finn as a couple. Once again, Maxine has created this charming shall I shall Hallmark-ish romance with this sense of realism to it. That realism makes it easier to connect with the characters and understand some of the struggles that they are going through, whether it be work, relationship, or family problems.

I found myself really enjoying Lizzie's work environment and job. I also like the movie The Mummy and love spending time in museums. Lizzie's work is fascinating, and the world of academia is often cut-throat and filled with drama, which I found very entertaining. Spending time in a work environment that wasn't your typical office was nice. Lizzie is a great character. She is smart, driven, and passionate about her work. And underneath that workaholic and slightly prickly exterior is a kind and loving person. Lizzie's growth in this book is focused on her unbalanced lifestyle. Her work consumes almost every aspect of her life. Besides hanging out with her best friend, she has no social life. Lizzie believes that she must be dedicated to her work to advance in her field. But when Finn enters her life, she realizes that letting those walls down and having fun makes her happy. It was great being on this journey with Lizzie and watching her take charge of her life and become more confident.

As I said before, the romance differs slightly from Maxine's other books. Definitely not a bad different. This is a reverse grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, one night stand, workplace romance. All of these tropes come together really nicely in this book. Finn is a fabulous book boyfriend. Everything he says and does just melts your heart. He is just so kind and supportive towards Lizzie. I loved that amped-up physical attraction between these two. It's still a clean, closed-door romance, but there is spice in this book. Lizzie and Finn come from different social worlds, and there is a fish out of water experience that they both have that great conflict in their relationship. This difference, alongside an ex-boyfriend who keeps on making an appearance, creates these bigger challenges that they have to solve to have a future with each other.

Just Do It is a great comfort romance that is sure to warm you up this winter.

Thank you, Boldwood Books and Rachel Random Resources, for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This charming British romcom is a hoot. Elizabeth is an archaeologist, she's good at her job, professional and ambitious but a messy overthinker outside of work. I loved her French bestie! Finn is a project manager, relaxed and organised. After a hookup where Lizzie legs it, they find themselves working together at the London Museum. Some great insights into the politics of archaeological digs, and the workings of a large museum.

Essentially a second chance workplace romance, they are both in their thirties so busy professional adults. There's a fair bit of drama and misunderstanding, Lizzie is quick to judge, really, they both are. Finn's impulsiveness doesn't help.

It's fade to black and all in Lizzie's point of view. I just wish I'd liked her more.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Boldwood Books for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed reading this book.

After Lizzie is informed that the job she wanted, to lead an archaeological dig has been given to someone else, she meets Finn.

As she’s enjoying herself with her friend Colette drinking champagne, Lizzie finds herself drawn to Finn and ends up sleeping with him.

But, the next week, she gets a shock, Finn comes to her office, and informs her that he is the project manager for the job she wanted.

Will Lizzie be able to integrate both her professional and personal life?

I recommend this book.

This was my first Maxine Morrey book! Overall I really enjoyed reading this. I loved the connection between Lizzie and Finn throughout the book. Their relationship had many real life struggles and wasn't over exaggerated like many other books tend to do. Lizzie was easy to connect with on a personal level especially as someone that struggles to allow room for a personal life aside a professional one. Both Lizzie and Finn have a solid storyline that works well and ended on a good note.

I'm not a huge fan of the time gaps. At one point in the book Lizzie and Finn were discussing Bella's crush on Finn and the next thing you know it jumps a month where Collette and Lizzie are in a bar discussing whether or not Lizzie should tell Bella that Finn is not interested. Without spoiling the book I will say this happened on more than one occasion. I understand there is a thing as too much detail but I would have liked to see more, especially after a major point in the book.

I can't wait to read more from Maxine Morrey! Thank you NetGalley, Maxine Morrey and Boldwood Books for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. Thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Lizzie meets Finn on the evening after she discovers that she's missed out on a job - leading an archaeological dig - she feels should have been hers. More relaxed than usual by the champagne her friend Colette is supplying, Lizzie finds herself susceptible to Finn's flirting and they sleep together. Imagine Lizzie's horror the next week when Finn appears in her office as the new project manager for the museum's extension. Can Lizzie somehow merge her professional and personal lives?

Another excellent book from Maxine Morrey with a wonderful selection of characters.

Thank you netgalley and publishers for this book! And thank you Maxine for writing such a lighthearted book that I could read while recovering (mentally and physically) from the holiday season with my two little kids.

Lizzie is an archaeologist working for a museum, when she is passed over for a lead in a dig she goes out for a drink with her best friend Colette. After having a few too many cocktails she has a one night stand with Finn, only to find the next morning that she will be sharing an office with him at the museum.
I liked Lizzie, she comes across as someone who whilst sure of herself professionally is totally lost in her personal life. She is definitely a nerd due to her upbringing, is not sure how to manage her staff and struggles with personal relationships. Finn brings some excitement into her life and shows her what she might have been missing previously. Another slow paced book, which suits the storyline, with touches of humour all underpinned by the growing romance between the two.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book

This book is one of the most enjoyable, lighthearted and funny books I have read in the last few days! Morrey has created a delightful book revolving around the two characters of Finn & Lizzie who are absolute opposites of each other. Also, I loved Lizzie - or Elizabeth, Finn’s preference - simply because she is so relatable. There are numerous comments, thoughts & actions from her in the book that just kept me giggling all the time (very relatable comments, thoughts, & actions)!

Lizzie is an archeologist working for a museum as curator. She spends long hours working and having her head buried in books. Academia has been her whole world with a goal of becoming lead on a dig. At the moment her ex-fiance has managed to steal away the current chance of reaching the goal. This might appear unfortunate, however it leads to meeting Finn while out with her best friend, Colette (I loved the little drops of French, plus, Colette gets to meet Finn’s best friend Greg).

Finn is a projector manager who ends up working for the museum. The book only gets better and funnier from here - the Christmas scenes ALONE are not only funny but sweet. As the story progresses both attempt to maneuver a relationship when they are so different yet so drawn to one another. Lizzie over thinks pretty much everything while Finn is more relaxed. The more time Lizzie and Finn spend together she begins to see things differently, relax more and in some ways find a different sense of self-confidence.

There are so many situations throughout the book between Lizzie and Finn and as in all relationships both differences & struggles appear at times. The road to seeing if Lizzie and Finn can maneuver those differences and struggles is the best part of reading through the book!

I truly enjoyed this book by Morrey. Once I begun reading I found it difficult to put down. I was so drawn to it & it is now on my list of favorite books. Definitely give this book a read!!!

Another fantastic book from Maxine I absolutely adore her books and style of writing. I loved the characters and how they come together.
A great romantic comedy book to lift your mood.
I look forward to seeing what Maxine writes next.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

I enjoyed this book. Lizzie’s story was such an easy read. I loved her story but didn’t really like some of the side characters but that issues not the book. I recommend if you want a quick and easy read.

If I could describe this book in one word, it would be: boring.

Nothing was exciting here. The main character, Elizabeth, was an archaeologist but it's more mentioned than shown. The love interest, Finn, is 6' 5" and I think that's all I could tell you about him, other than he does freelance work. The characters are not described in a way you can visualize them. Elizabeth's best friend, Colette, is genuinely described as French. This makes the characters feel one-note and superficial, which makes me, in turn, not care about them. Also, it makes them boring. They all talk the same, apart from Colette who sprinkles in an "Oui" from time to time or talks about Paris.

The romance was also not exciting. From the moment Elizabeth and Finn meet, they're the same. From the get-go, they love each other and get into a relationship so quickly from knowing each other, same as their friends, Greg and Colette, who meet each other and twenty minutes later are dating and in love (metaphorically, but kind of true). Finn dishes out the "I love you" so fast, and they never fight or have any form of disagreement until the third act, which felt while reading more like the author felt they need a third-act conflict (like most romances do). I
It felt unnatural, with both of the characters having the worst case of miscommunication and fighting literally about nothing.

Before the third-act conflict, though, you could skip chapters and you would not notice. It was just bland. The writing wasn't bad, but not entertaining enough to make me want to read it (took me a couple of days to finish). By tomorrow, I am going to forget everything that happened in it, guarantee it.

Just Do It by Maxine Morrey was a true delight. Elizabeth is an archaeologist in her 30s who is solely focused on her future in academia until her world is flipped upside down by a wild night out where she meets charming and kind Finn. She’s messy and chaotic. He is organized and calm. But then her one-night fling with Finn turns from personal to professional.

Just Do It was a lovely rom com that made me laugh out loud and didn’t want it to end! 5/5 stars!

I really enjoyed this story, it was a nice easy read. I enjoyed following Lizzies journey. Seeing her gain her confidence and not letting people walk all over her.

There were times when Lizzie acted out of character and Finn did questionable things but I enjoyed the ending and how Lizzie and Finns relationship blossomed.

A character I really enjoyed was Colette, she was a great friend to Lizzie and helped guide Lizzie. Finn was a great leading man and brought out Lizzies confidence.

For the first time in her life archaeologist Elizabeth has had a one night stand. A few days later it turns out not only is her ONS working for the same museum as she is but they have to share an office. And so the story unfolds....
I enjoyed reading this book. I really liked the main characters and the story was interesting and mostly believable. Sometimes I would have liked to have more details or context (i.e. it took me a while to get that Inis was pregnant and then a few pages later she is already back to work again after having the baby) buz all in all a very entertaining story.

'Just Do It' is the story of 30-something woman learning there's more to life than just work.

After a night out to commiserating losing her dream project to her cheating ex-fiance, archeologist Lizzie Rose wakes up next to the very handsome Finn. Sneaking out the next day she is shocked to learn the following Monday she's sharing an office with him as he project manages the extension of the museum she works for.

Lizzie eventually finds herself unable to resist Finn's charm and easy-going nature, which has been sorely lacking in her life, particularly after spending a decade with her odious ex-fiance Friedrich.

This book is a continuation of Maxine Morrey's themes about women's lives - finding the balance between work/life and learning to just have fun through the love interest. Lizzie is a bit like Millie from her earlier book 'Things Are Looking Up' (and there's a fantastic cameo with Jed and Millie!) in that she's focused on her work to the detriment of her love life. I really like how Morrey writes about women as the stubborn, sometimes downright grumpy one who has to overcome their internal struggles. I also liked that she allows time to pass, so its not an insta-love, there's a development of the relationship.

However I found this book a bit of a slog and I kept putting it down after a few chapters to read a different book. I think this is in part its because wasn't much of a plot, so that by the time we got to the final conflict, it felt silly and put in for the sake of having a break-up.

I also didn't like the one night stand moralising at the start. First Finn questions Lizzie if her friend Colette only does them, ergo hurt his best friend Greg, when they've just met. Then Lizzie keeps repeating how 'she doesn't do one night stands' (eg 'not that sort of girl') and then behaves rudely to Finn to a point where I wondered why he liked her. I also wish Finn actually just stopped Lizzie from assuming and spoke clearly to her when she's assume what his motivations were.

Overall though, this is another solid book from Maxine Morrey.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Cute story but not my favorite. Some of the plot is a little frustrating as it didn’t make sense to me. Ending was nice, and I like the side characters. Full review on instagram