okay so i really liked this one—like, solid 4 stars for sure. it’s fast-paced, fun, and totally delivers on the chaotic romcom energy it promises. the chemistry between the main characters? spicy and hilarious in all the right ways. cassie conner writes banter like it’s a superpower, and i was living for the ridiculous situations they kept getting thrown into. it has that perfect “we are a disaster but somehow it works” vibe that just hits.

that said, there were a couple moments where things felt a little too over the top or like, rushed? like the emotional beats didn’t always land as hard as they could’ve, or something wrapped up a bit too neatly. not a dealbreaker at all—just kept it from being full-on five stars for me.

but overall? a great time. it’s witty, charming, and definitely worth the read if you’re into romcoms with a little chaos, a lot of sass, and a couple you lowkey want to shake and hug at the same time. would absolutely recommend.

A fast paced romantic adventure. The writing is engaging and full of tension, and the chemistry between Lydia and Tom is palpable. The thrilling adventure and heartfelt romance make this a delightful read.
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a fun and quick read. It wasn't amazing but it wasn't bad. The relationship between the two characters was a bit too abrupt for my liking.

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable. The plot is one that is engaging and I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

This book is a reality tv show style , it was a fun light hearted read!! The female main character was so so as well as the male main character , to be completely honest I have a hard time getting into reality tv style books! But the concept wasn’t terrible just not really my style …the male main character was hard to cheer for tho.

While I loved the setting and heroine in this book, Tom was completely unlikable for me. It was hard to root for this couple when i very much disliked the hero.

I really enjoyed this romance - as a fan of Survivor and other game shows, this was right up my alley! Enemies to lovers is also one of my favorite tropes and I thought that it played so well in this setting.

I really enjoyed this! I am such a sucker for anything related to reality tv, I'm more than happy to watch it or read about it.

I did think that perhaps the enemies to lovers was a bit forced, Tom's reasoning seemed a bit lacklustre but it also was in line with his personality - He was very hard to like.

Overall a fun read, and I would recommend it for people like me, who really enjoy all things reality tv.

Dual POV, Spicy, ONS, Forced Proximity, Second Chance, Family Dynamics

The reality TV portion of this book was incredibly entertaining to read. Like a car crash you can't help but stare at. Lydia was a sweetheart of an FMC who was struggling to get her life back on track and willing to do anything to get there. Tom on the other hand was honestly hard to root for and like. Part of me felt like Lydia could have done so much better than him but understood he was a product of his rough childhood.

Hot Pursuit is a fun rom-com read and it was a light relief between the fantasies I've been reading. I really enjoyed reading Hot Pursuit, like all rom-coms the outcome is predictable but that's what makes rom-coms so good.
I loved how the characters were created, our FMC being stubborn and the MMC being grumpy, it's just the perfect recipe for a rom-com story.

It was and easy. It wasn’t an everlasting memorable story.
Our FMC is determined and stubborn and our MMC is cold and grumpy but always prepared and professional. Whilst they have a one night stand history their current lives mean their colleagues at best. Of course the forced proximity kicks in at this point for work related requirements, which is in essence a tv show but there’s little evidence of it on the page just more like an afterthought in order to keep the storyline going for this set up.
To me this is the kind of book you read for fun, for something you don’t need to think about, a palate cleanser.

I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley and provide my honest opinion

i read this in between some pretty heavy books and it was the perfect palate cleanser. while tom was a little harder to get to like, lydia was really likeable and i really was rooting for her to get her happy ending!

it also had funny moments and was enjoyable overall - if you're looking for a cute but not too heavy romance book this is for you!

thank you so much to netgalley, the publisher and the author for the arc 🫶🏻

This was a good read. I wasn’t 100% gripped but it was enjoyable.

The main characters, Tom and Lydia were well written. I didn’t really like Tom to start with which I think is due to the strong writing of the author.

A good backdrop for the story and decent storyline.

Thank you to the author and publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 📚

3.5 ⭐️

Everything about this was cheese.
From the sentence
' my phone buzzed like a rabbit'
To having a kink over someone's 'haunches' it was just so allover the place.
And lots of 10 dollar words where they weren't needed. Just added a whole extra level of snobbery thst detracts from the characters.
The romance was just cringe and the MMC had zero redeeming features. He was hot and cold constantly without any decent reason other than to add drama yo a plot.

The FMC was also annoying in her stubbornness,

The plot of book is them basically them being on a show like hunted. Yet they never seemed to film themselves on their travels of escape. I think from the 80% of the book where they wee on the show they filmed for all of 5 minutes. Yet thst seemed enough


On the whole not the worst romance book but by far the best.

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️




✨ Game Show vibes
✨ Rom - com
✨ Easy to read - fast paced




✨ Lydia is the main character in this book. She signed up for a game show and she doesn’t know that Tom is part of the game too. Who’s Tom? Tom is Lydia got one night stand and one of the best 😜
It didn’t work out that time as it feels rushed and they never see each other again.
Now they met again and paired each other.
I love how this story runs into enemy to lovers. Something different yet so predictable.

✨ characters were funny and likeable too which is great for summer . Highly a summer read.




✨ Thankyou @harpercollins- one chapter for the opportunity to read this arc for a honest review.



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Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. This was a good book and definitely what I was looking for to read!

This was a cute read. It was funny had adventure and a little spice. If you are looking for an easy cute read this is definitely it!

*Hot Pursuit* by Cassie Conner is a game show trope romance featuring Lydia and her grumpy one-time fling turned coworker, Tom. I found Tom initially unlikable, with his crude language and borderline cruel behavior, though his backstory explains some of it. Despite her tough childhood, Lydia remains kind and doesn’t let others’ behavior dictate hers, which I admired. The story had some unrealistic moments, like intimate scenes despite serious injuries, and the humor felt more juvenile than funny. Overall, it was an okay read with a mix of love and hate, earning it three stars.

Overall, this was a cute story and it was fun following along with Tom and Lydia while they were “on the run”. I think there were some points where I was questioning the sincerity of their relationship, especially at the end (does Tom ever find out what Lydia is short for???). I think if you are looking for a book that is not serious and has some fun scenes, this is for you. But if you want something believable…maybe stay clear.

this one was so fun!! not one i requested, but was directly sent to me so thank you to the publisher for the free copy! this was easy and hot and fun, and was the perfect de-stresser read.

In need of the money, Lydia Smith happily signed up to ‘flee for her life’ on a survivalist reality show but finds herself contemplating running for the hills instead when her partner turns out to be her one-night-stand Tom Dereborn.

The two shared an unforgettable weekend of passion a year ago, but she hasn’t heard a word from him since. Now, trapped alone with Tom, with the show’s ‘hunters’ on their tails, suppressed emotions boil over and the past starts repeating itself. Soon it’s more than just the money that’s at stake – it’s also Lydia’s heart!