The writing style of this book isn't gripping me and I don't feel interested enough in the plot to continue reading it unfortunately.

This book was everything i wanted it to be and more, fast paced, warm, funny and romantic. I absolutley devoured this book in a single day, delightful reading but so sad that it was over too soon. Enemies to Lovers is a trope I have never really explored before but it had me hooked. I think this could be my new favourite book by Laura Jane Williams.

Enemies to Lovers is exactly what I was hoping for. Full of charm, a heartwarming read that more than delivered on its promise of an 'enemies to lovers' swoon-worthy romance. Flo is a relatable and endearing protagonist and I was wholeheartedly rooting for her and Jamie from the get-go. Who doesn't love a brother's best friend storyline? I also really appreciated the emphasis on mental health. It felt authentic and well done. All in all, a great summer read with a lot of heart.

I really enjoyed this book, I actually read it in one day. It was fast paced which kept me hooked, it felt short and sweet, just a simple easy read romance. I kind of wish the ending had a bit more to it, I really wanted to see them completely loved up but it was a very sweet ending. (A note before publishing: there are quite a lot of typos throughout the book, missing words and words where they shouldn’t be)

This is the third book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed this read. It’s a perfect beach read and I really enjoyed her take on a popular trope. The characters were real and believable and their growth was not unrealistic or rushed.

This was such a cute read. It was an easy read and it didn’t feel like I was reading for hours, but all of the sudden two hours past! I truly love the enemies to lovers trope and this book was right up there, which can be noticed right away with the title. What I especially enjoyed about this book was the family aspect, that it was a close knitted family and the love between the characters was felt when reading their interactions. I loved how raw the main male character’s emotions were. This was the type of book that I needed to read right now.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Penguin books for this ARC.
I love an Enemy to Lovers book and this one did not disappoint!! I’ve read a number of Laura Jane Williams books and I think this one has to be one of my favourites yet.

I really loved Flo, initially wondering about the character Jamie but he does grow on you!! I did work out the twist before it was revealed but it didn’t spoil the story for me at all!

Would definitely recommend!
Blurb:
Flo Greenberg: highly strung. Over-achiever. And desperate for a relaxing Greek holiday with her family.

Jamie Kramer: her brother's best friend. Pain in the arse. And somehow on Flo’s relaxing Greek holiday too…

With two surprise weeks of sharing meals, boat trips and sun-loungers, Flo must endure the company of this irksomely chiselled Lothario. But after what happened last year, she’s determined not to let him get the better of her.

In fact, spending time with the enemy will be the perfect cure for Flo's all-consuming anger towards Jamie, right?

Blurb:

What was supposed to be a relaxing and fun family holiday on the dreamy coast of Greece, turns into Flo’s personal nightmare when Jaime shows up unannounced. In the two weeks they have to spend together, they will have to face each other and, more importantly, their past. However, Flo is determined to have the time of her life and not let her brother’s best friend ruin her summer, she has to make it through. What better way than getting close to him and befriending him to make all that anger towards him go away?

Review:

I was so happy and excited when I got accepted for this book! It was my first ARC ever and I was so curious about it. Also, the Greek setting was an immediate win. I loved the setting of this book from the very beginning, although it did make me crave summer even more. When it comes to the characters, I found all of them enjoyable to read, but the best part was the dynamic between all of them (and their obsession with food!).

Flo is someone easy to relate to in so many ways and I did on more than one occasion. At other times, she made me extremely nervous, and I would have loved to be in front of her for a reality check. That’s what Kate is for and why I liked her so much. Jaime, our main male character, is an extremely nice guy but difficult to figure out. I wanted to shake him and ask him what was wrong with him so many times. As for the secondary characters, they are a quirky and fun family that I loved getting to know.

The story itself was very easy to read and follow, with short chapters that helped the whole reading process. It is full of funny and touching moments that made me keep on reading. I also loved how the author highlights the importance of therapy and mental health and how she navigates these topics, it made me connect even more with the characters and their journeys.

It is, hands down, a perfect summer read and I am so happy I was given the chance to read even before it hit the libraries in August 15th!

I always LOVE Laura Jane Williams, and am always excited for a new novel!

However this one started very slowly, and I wasn't drawn in at first. But when I got to halfway we were back into classic Laura Jane Williams territory - page-turning, hilarious, relatable romance with a gorgeous hero!

Just wish it had drawn me in from the beginning as I would have given it a higher rating!

I have always been a fan of enemies to lovers tropes.. This was a perfect blend for that. Somehow the this kind of tropes give me the feel of slow burn yet passionate love. This was no less. Even though i found the female protagonist a bit annoying, the other one makes up for it.

I’m a big sucker for enemies to lovers so when I saw the title I was like YES. granted I was a tad disappointed I wouldn’t say it was enemies but nevertheless was a good read.

I’ve never wanted to go to Greece this badly before but Laura has me wanting to book a trip right now! Now I’m also a best friend brother trope sucker and didn’t realise it had that trope, so I was beyond excited to see that. I loved how the author tackled mental health and did it very well. It’s a tricky subject especially being addressed with family but was done really well.

A gripping laugh out loud book perfect for a beach read. I read it on a very dreary rainy day here in the UK and it transported me!
Definitely recommend!

Thank you Netgalley and Penguin books for this ARC!

So “Enemies to Lovers” whisks you away to Greece with sand between your toes and the sun-shining overhead.
But let's get straight to the point. I’m left confused with the title “Enemies to Lovers” and the actual story. Enemies??? Where’s the fiery hatred and burning animosity between Flo and Jamie? Yes, there’s some tension between them, but I feel the title completely misses the mark. A simple adjustment to the title could make all the difference.
Greece was the perfect setting; the story transports you to an idilic town, and I could almost smell the saltwater within those pages🏝️ I adored the close-knit family dynamic; it’s heartwarming, and all the hilarious sibling banter and games brought laughter to the pages. 
Flo’s mental health struggles and journey were tackled with sensitivity and authenticity, resonating with myself and, I’m sure, many other readers. Yet, incorporating Hope as a side character feels misplaced and unnecessary; it did little to add any depth or reasoning to the story. I honestly would have traded those pages for more Flo and Jamie-alone time.
Overall, the book was an easy read, perfect to take with you on those beach holidays this summer. It was lighthearted and funny, with a brother’s best friend romance and a nice HEA to end.
📚ARCreview:- I was kindly given this advance review copy by Random House UK,Cornerstone,e via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review📚Release date: August 1, 2024

The PERFECT summer read! 😍 I absolutely loved this book, I devoured it in just one day, and I have major holiday envy now!

Flo and her family are on a relaxing family Greek holiday. Well, it’s supposed to be relaxing. That is until Flo’a brother’s best friend, Jamie, turns up - which is a big problem for Flo as they have history. An ‘almost’ history. They very nearly got together last Christmas until Jamie suddenly bailed and left Flo with nothing more than a note saying he’d led her on and was no good for her. Flo hasn’t seen him since and is understandably no longer his biggest fan. The two of them spend the first few days awkwardly skirting around each other, but when a burst pipe forces them to share a room, Flo realises that maybe Jamie is more vulnerable than he first appears.

There’s lot to rave about in this book. The topic of mental health and Flo’s past breakdown is a big subject and I like that because it’s breaking down the ‘tabooness’ that surrounds mental health. The conversation that they had as a family towards the end of the book was brilliant and just proves how being able to talk to someone openly about how you are feeling is so important. The family themselves were just fantastic. I loved Flo’s Dad 🥹 but all of them were great! There’s a great mix of the more serious topics with lots of comedic elements - I laughed out loud multiple times 😅 (we’re coming, I just need to untie him - is one that sticks in my head 🤣)

I loved how much Flo was working on herself and feeling better in herself and who she was. Jamie was dreamy 😍 I loved them together and I was waiting with bated breath for their first big conversation, in my head just begging them to talk to each other!!

Most of all, this book was just pure escapism. I felt like I was on holiday with them (I wish I was 😅) and it took my mind away from my anxious thoughts, and when a book quite literally transports you to somewhere new, that’s when you know it’s a good one!

This was a gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to keep an eye out for more from this author.

A good read .A story of family relationships with a romantic encounter for one of them but not everyone is happy about it and someone will have to put right a misunderstanding that have made things uncomfortable for those concerned. I really enjoyed it

I really liked this book. It was a great fun read but by the end of the book I found that I just didn’t care about the characters.

Thanks, NetGalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read an advanced copy.
Out on 15th August.

By chapter 3 I already knew this was going to be my favourite book of Laura Jane Williams' books. In my opinion, if a book has the ability to make your emotions visible (whether through laughing out loud or crying) it's a good one and this one had me doing both.
Another bonus of this book is that the mental health representation is done so well. I absolutely adore Hope and Flo's friendship. I'm going to say it- I loved their friendship more than I loved the romance!

Another great book from Laura Jane Williams, not my favourite of hers but a great summer read following Flo and her family holiday with her family-friend 'enemy'!

i just couldn’t get into this romance at all, i found it very cringey, childish and the characters gave me a headache. the immaturity throughout was overall very disappointing.

This was such a cute summer romance book! Perfect for reading in the sun. Only minus a star as I found the first 20% a bit slow.