*The Love Hack* by Sophie Ranald is a charming, witty, and irresistibly fun romantic comedy that offers the perfect mix of humor, heart, and modern romance. The story follows Cassie, a talented but unlucky-in-love woman working in the tech industry. When her best friend enlists her help in a “love hack” to improve her dating life using apps and online tricks, Cassie finds herself navigating the highs and lows of modern relationships—while grappling with her own complicated feelings toward her romantic future.

Ranald’s writing shines through with its engaging, snappy dialogue and relatable characters. Cassie is a likable and down-to-earth protagonist whose blend of intelligence, vulnerability, and self-doubt makes her incredibly easy to root for. Her journey of discovering what she truly wants in love, as well as figuring out how to reconcile her tech-savvy career with her more traditional romantic ideals, is both hilarious and heartfelt.

The plot is a delightful rollercoaster of dating mishaps, awkward situations, and those “will-they-won’t-they” moments that make romantic comedies so endearing. The "love hack" concept is a fresh twist, adding an element of modernity and humor to the story, as Cassie uses tech and apps in often comical but insightful ways to navigate her relationships.

While the romance is central to the story, *The Love Hack* also explores themes of self-worth, friendship, and the role technology plays in how we connect with others. The relationships Cassie forms—whether romantic or platonic—are dynamic and real, adding emotional depth to the story.

However, the story can be somewhat predictable at times, especially if you’re familiar with rom-com tropes, but Ranald’s ability to inject humor and emotional growth into the plot keeps it fresh and enjoyable. The pacing is light and easy, making it a great book for a cozy afternoon read, and the conclusion offers just the right amount of sweetness and resolution.

Overall, *The Love Hack* is a delightful, fast-paced read for fans of romantic comedies who enjoy a mix of humor, heart, and a little bit of tech-savvy love advice. With relatable characters, a funny premise, and a heartwarming romance, Sophie Ranald has created a story that will leave readers smiling long after they’ve finished the last page.

The Love Hack by Sophie Ranald is a delightful rom-com that made me laugh while rooting for Lucy. This story offers a mix of humor and emotional depth. It's a fun lighthearted read with a twist of modern-day romance. The chemistry between Lucy and Ross was irresistible and it weaves in important lessons of boundaries. It's a lighthearted and funny book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher!
Lucy is kind of a mess-and that’s okay, aren’t we all? I feel like she was such a victim to her staggering lack of self esteem, that she was a little hard to root for at times, and my lord, did she have a penchant for bad choices.

The Love Hack was such a fun and entertaining read! I absolutely adored Lucy- watching her grow into her confidence through her "Ask Adam" column felt so rewarding and made me feel like a proud mom. Her cluelessness about men and relationships added so much charm, and seeing her find her voice was incredibly satisfying. The chemistry between Lucy and Ross was irresistible, and their dynamic unfolded beautifully with just the right mix of humor and heart. The story also weaves in important lessons about boundaries and self-worth, making it more than just a rom-com. Lighthearted, funny, and full of heart, this book is a perfect weekend escape!

The Love Hack by Sophie Ranald is a delightful and charming rom-com that will have readers laughing out loud while rooting for the protagonist. Lucy, a rookie advice columnist dishing out relationship tips to men under the pen name “Ask Adam,” is far from interested in romance herself. After a painful breakup, she’s content to binge Netflix and cuddle with her cat. But when she meets Ross, her new co-worker, everything changes. He’s funny, charming, and sparks a connection with her that she can't ignore.

As Lucy navigates the complexities of her job, her growing feelings for Ross complicate things even further. To make matters worse, she suspects that Ross is behind an email in her “Ask Adam” inbox, which would mean he's already taken. What follows is a delightful blend of hilarious misadventures, awkward moments, and heartfelt revelations as Lucy tries to navigate her professional and personal life, with a little help from an AI assistant who might just be the cupid she needs.

This feel-good, relatable novel is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Emily Henry, and Beth O’Leary, offering a mix of humor, warmth, and emotional depth. The Love Hack is a fun, lighthearted read with a twist of modern-day romance, making it a perfect escape for anyone in need of a heartwarming love story.

The Love Hack by Sophie Ranald is a charming and hilarious rom-com about love, work, and the complications of modern dating. Lucy, a rookie advice columnist for a popular online platform, gives relationship advice under the guise of “Ask Adam” while struggling with her own lackluster love life. When she develops a crush on her new co-worker, Ross, things take a complicated turn, especially after a mysterious email sparks doubts about his feelings. As Lucy juggles her viral column, a quirky AI assistant, and her growing attraction to Ross, the book is a delightful mix of laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt vulnerability, and a dash of workplace romance. A perfect read for fans of lighthearted romantic escapades!

Sadly I could not connect to the characters or the plot in this book, the cover is absolutely gorgeous though, I’d be interested to read a different book from this author

*The Love Hack* by Sophie Ranald is a perfect fit for readers who crave a lighthearted, humorous, and heartwarming romantic comedy. However, I personally didn’t enjoy it as much. I struggled to connect with the characters, and found the story a bit boring at times. While it may be a great choice for fans of feel-good rom-coms, it just didn’t resonate with me.

This is the story of Lucy, who is a journalist and is tasked with writing an advice column for man. Lucy also has a huge crush on her colleague Ross. This book had so much potential but did not deliver. Lucy was an incredibly unlikable lead character who never actually did anything to improve her life.
The book also had an incredibly out of nowhere plot point about 9/11 that doesn’t go anywhere and it felt like emotional damage just for shock value.

This review is just like this novel. Simple. Easy to read.

Vanilla, very vanilla.

It wasn’t bad but it just wasn’t that good either. The storyline was unoriginal and I was able predict the plot in the first few chapters. If I had a hardcopy of this book, it’s certainly not one I’d share around with my bookish friends.

I like the title and cover design, both of which outshone the writing.

Thank you to the publisher for an ARC in return for my honest review

While the saying goes, "don't judge a book by its cover", I did with "The Love Hack". By looking at the cover artwork, I was expecting a light and fluffy Rom-Com, but found that it lacked in romance. While I enjoyed the author's writing, I think the character development could have been deeper. I'd give it a solid 3 Stars because it was an easy read, but it left me wanting more.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I did so enjoy this book and read it in one sitting. I would definitely recommend this book. This was my favorite troupe in a book!!

This was my first novel by Sophie Ranald. The Love Hack is light-hearted rom-com where a rookie advice columnist, named Lucy, creates a column called “Ask Adam” and gives relationship advice to men. This column allows Lucy to get an inside look at how men think. At first Lucy and her sister, Amelie, work on the column together, but soon after her sister tells her that she is unable to assist her with the column moving forward. The letters that Lucy receives, through Ask Adam, sometimes deal with difficult topics. Lucy struggles wth her self doubt to give good advice and turns to an AI assistant, GenBot2.0, to help her figure out what to say. I really enjoyed reading how Lucy was able to analyze each advice letter and give a very well rounded answer to the person who wrote into “Ask Adam,” even though she had to consult an AI program.

Lucy and Ross’ friendship was very sweet. I especially liked how they were able to open up and trust the other person. The only thing that I would have wanted more of was to have Lucy and Ross’ characters romance develop more and not feel as rushed. I feel like Sophie could have focused more on their relationship throughout the book instead of Lucy’s insecurities.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I liked the set up but it didn't play out for me really, and honestly thought the friendship was better than romance

*The Love Hack* by Sophie Ranald is an enjoyable, light-hearted rom-com, though it doesn't fully stand out from the crowd. The premise, involving a tech-savvy woman navigating the world of online dating, is fresh and relatable. Ranald's writing is witty, and the book offers plenty of humorous moments, but the story feels somewhat predictable. The characters are likable, though they lack deeper development, and some of the romantic tensions could have been explored further. While the book delivers on its promise of fun and romance, it’s not particularly groundbreaking. An easy read for fans of the genre but not overly memorable.

Lucy, a rookie advice columnist for the online persona "Ask Adam," spends her days dishing out relationship tips to men while avoiding her own romantic entanglements. That changes when she meets Ross, her charming new co-worker. But just as sparks start to fly, Lucy discovers he might not be single. With the help of her AI assistant, Lucy navigates a whirlwind of emails, viral fame, and her growing feelings for Ross, all while trying to untangle her past and find confidence in herself again.

I loved the cover and description—it gave me The Hating Game vibes. However, I wouldn’t classify this as a traditional romance. It felt more like Lucy’s journey of self-discovery and rebuilding her confidence after past heartbreaks. The title felt a bit misleading; “The Love Hack” seems to reference her use of AI (like ChatGPT) in her work, which might have been more fittingly titled something like AI in My Pocket. That aside, it was a light, fun read with moments that made me giggle. I especially enjoyed the unique perspective of Lucy answering vulnerable questions from men.

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I was looking for a lighthearted read that would make me laugh. This was the one. It grabbed my attention. Lucy had sworn that she wasn’t going to date anyone from work again. Lucy is tech savvy and ends up getting a job at an anonymous advice collum. She meets Ross and they have banter and chemistry from the get-go. Lucy’s job is to write advice for a collum Ask Adam where she uses AI to help with. Lucy receives a letter and is convinced that this letter that she got is from Ross. When replying to this letter the question is will she use AI or her heart for the answer?

Kind of generic romantic comedy that the cover and blurb implies.
It's cute and full of tropes but I can see how others can find it fun. The characters have good chemistry.

I found it a bit of a slow read personally.

Sounded like a fun concept but did not like how it was executed. I had a hard time getting into the story. Unfortunately, it wasn't for me.

after multiple attempts at reading- I have decided to DNF. I’m hoping to return to it in the future but right now i’m unable to connect with the author’s writing style.