A fun story by a new author to me, it was enjoyable and fun, as you'd expect from an enemy to lovers trope. I nice poolside read.

A rollercoaster of a read. I enjoyed this one and will attempt to find more books by this author in the future. A great escapism book which made me forget life for awhile. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This is my first book from this author and unfortunately I just don’t think it was the book for me. This is just my opinion and I know lots of people have enjoyed it.

I just felt this wasn’t really a lovers to enemies book especially with it being the actual title. I didn’t enjoy the writing or the characters.

Maybe this author is just not for me.

Enemies to Lovers by Laura Jane Williams is a witty, lighthearted romance that delivers all the fun and tension of a classic enemies-to-lovers story. Flo Greenberg, an overachiever craving a peaceful Greek getaway, finds her plans derailed when her brother’s irritating best friend, Jamie, unexpectedly joins the trip. Forced into close quarters, the two are bound to clash, especially after a difficult history. But as they spend more time together, the lines between animosity and attraction blur. With sharp humor and undeniable chemistry, Williams crafts a charming tale of love, rivalry, and unexpected connections. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romances and vacation settings.

In this fun, holiday romance read, we meet Flo as she arrives on holiday with her mum, and dad, two brothers, and sister-in-law. What starts as a well-needed rest for Flo turns tense as she realises they’ve also been joined by her brother’s best friend, Jamie.

Having been spurned by Jamie in the past, Flo harbours a certain amount of resentment towards Jamie, which is reciprocated. However, as the sun shines down and the wine gets flowing, they realise there may be more behind their feelings than dislike.

This was an entertaining read, which lots of lovely descriptions of Greece, its scenery, and its food. It gives great holiday vibes and, while the ending didn’t contain anything unexpected, it was satisfying.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for the arc to review.

This is a quick easy beach read which I enjoyed. I liked the characters and their relationships and I recommend this if you're interested in. reading a romance that will make you smile.

Thank you NetGalley & the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I agree with the other reviews that point out that the title of the book is misleading. Flo and Jamie weren't enemies at all. They just didn't like each other for a while because of a misunderstanding. I liked the mental health representation but Flo and Jamie felt quite childish because of their behaviour to each other. I did like Flo's family and how close they were and the descriptions of the island they were holidaying on.

This review is late as I was very unwell and thing or got my net galley login HOWEVER I was pleasantly suprised by this book and recommended everyone picks it up.

This was a cute romance however I would have preferred more on the enemies side.

Thank you for the review copy.

A witty, fun, and laugh-out-loud novel, Enemies to Lovers follows Flo and Jamie as they navigate miscommunication, tension, and family drama. Their journey, filled with clashes and emotional depth, makes for a truly compelling read.

Laura Williams proves herself to be the queen of banter, wit, and humor, which is what kept me hooked throughout. Her writing style felt so relatable, almost mirroring my own internal monologue, which made it easy to fully immerse myself in the story.

The characters each brought their own unique charm, and I especially connected with Kate, Flo, and Jamie.

One of the things I loved most was that I wasn’t counting down the pages—this was a book I just kept reading and reading.

If I had one critique, it would be that I’d have loved more spice and action a little earlier on. That said, the slow burn was enjoyable in its own way, and sometimes you just need that kind of build-up.

Overall, this was a fantastic read, and I’ll definitely be looking out for more from Laura Williams. A solid 4 stars from me!

Unfortunately I’m not the right audience for this book.

The first half was very repetitive and I wasn’t on Flo’s side at all - in my opinion she was mad at him for no reason, it was a passing flirtation that lasted 3 days, where “he” apologised for leading her on and wanted to leave it. Totally fair.

We then have to listen to her moan and groan about him being handsome/successful and sl*t-shame him.

The last 40% was better paced for me and more interesting, I liked the twist but did clock it.

I’m not a fan of the miscommunication trope but it was a pleasant enough read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

A real great read for a bit of armchair escapism to the sun. I loved the family dynamic in this story and the sibling rivalry felt very real and relatable. It too some serious issues such as mental health and loss and dealt with them respectfully, interwoven in the story. There were some laugh out loud moments, drama and of course a beautiful sunshine setting. A fabulous read.

I loved this book! (Probably should have read it back in the summer, but it was great to read about summer in the colder months!) Great level of rom and also of com, 4 stars.

3.5 stars

Set in Greece this a romance between Flo and Jamie.

Although the book is called 'enemies to lovers’ I didn’t really feel like they were true enemies and it lacked that fiery tension I look for with an enemies to lovers romance trope.

Still an enjoyable summer fast paced read.

Brothers best friend romance ✔️
Forced proximity ✔️
Good humour ✔️
Mental health rep ✔️
Single POV ✔️
HEA ✔️

(Apologies for the short reviews, I've not been well and hope to revisit these titles soon)

Laura Jane Williams writes indulgently fun romcoms without the painfully sexist tropes and she will always be my not-guilty pleasure. Amazing characters, sweet romance, fun storylines and always so many smiles.

Fantastic easy going book perfect for the beach. Very engaging storyline and pics the characters, read in one sitting it was perfect.

A perfect easy-summer read for a holiday or beach read!
A predictable storyline following Flo and Jamie's journey from "enemies" to "lovers". Although it was predictable, I enjoyed following the characters and the dynamics between the friends, family and mishaps along the way.

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This one has been on my list for FAR TOO LONG and even though I think it’s a perfect summery beach read, it was nice to escape the cold December chill and transport myself to Greece.

This is the story of Flo Greenberg, serial overachiever who, after suffering from a mental breakdown and sectioned during her PhD, accompanies her family on holiday to Greece. Cue sensory descriptions of the warm sea, the breeze and the author writes “a real-life Spotify playlist of relaxation noises”.

As the title suggests, it relies heavily on the enemies to lovers trope but chemistry bubbles away not only between Flo and Jamie (the enemy who’s infiltrated her family) but Adonis, the Greek masseuse who wants to show Flo more than the Aegean Sea. The appearance of Adonis and the plinkyplonky music relaxes Flo who has knots in her which have been there from birth!

It was a very relatable read and parts of it really moved me such is the fragility of mental health - one day you are fine and the next you totally unravel and you’re unable to move.

Thank you to @laurajaneauthor @penguinukbooks @netgalley for the very entertaining read.

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Enemies to Lovers is one of my favourite tropes, the title absolutely grabbed my attention. If I am honest there wasn't enough animosity between the characters for me to completely buy into the enemies part of the troupe.


The family vibes were the best part of the book for me


The perfect summer beach read book

An excellent book to read if you want to feel summer, armchair travel to Greece and enjoyed a well plotted and witty enemy to lovers romance
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine