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.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This was a cute story. I liked the advice column angle and I liked the characters. I thought the story flowed really well. I would read another book from this author.

I thought this was a fun, entertaining read and I really liked the FMC, Lucy. I do not envy her position in that she has to witness her love interest get cozy with someone else. Additionally Lucy has to bear witness to a not so fun situation with her sister that takes some real contemplation as to what to do. I think Lucy ended up handling things well and I am happy with the outcome. I like the title of this book but for some reason I wish it would have been titled "Ask Adam".nOverall, I enjoyed this romcom

Totally easily bingeable book! I read this book in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down! Lucy sworn off men but why all the time that happens the perfect one comes along! Now fighting this new office crush & her sister is now newly in love she has some serious FOMO going on! It’s super fast paced, fun and cringey in the best way! I love how the author doesn’t shy away from those challenging subjects! An easy summer read that you’re going to fall in love with!

I really enjoyed this book! It was a captivating read that held my attention from start to finish. The story was well-paced, and the characters felt real and engaging. I’m grateful to the publisher for providing an early copy—it was a pleasure to read!

I didn’t love this one. It was almost a DNF for me, something just didn’t connect so it was tough to engage.

I received a copy of this book and couldn’t wait to get started. I devoured the book from start to finish.

I loved the main characters Lucy and Ross and found the storyline lighthearted but very engaging. The characters were well written and I really enjoyed the chemistry building between them.

On top of the romance between Lucy and Ross, we watched Lucy’s trusting relationship with her sister come into force, resulting in a spur of the moment trip to New York!

Supporting characters were great, all played a part in the story.

The sign of a good author is one who can make you feel the characters emotions. The sign of a brilliant author is one who can give you second hand embarrassment on behalf of a character. The latter is how I felt reading the Katz’s Deli scene. I could feel the cringe so badly - such good writing!

I really enjoyed this book. Highly recommended.

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

This was very lackluster and there was absolutely no chemistry. I definitely can only read books that have a strong romance plot. This was set up to have the potential for that, but it felt completely flat and felt very immature.

This book just didn’t do it for me. It started off ok in the beginning but at about 70% it just got really cringy to me. The scene in the restaurant gave me second hand embarrassment. The characters were ok but not all that likable and overall I feel like the story lost momentum. Also I am having a hard time figuring out how Ross and Lucy actually ended up getting together because their story was very awkward. Oh well, you win some you lose some!

I enjoyed this book, and it was a quick and easy read. I did like FMC, Lucy, but struggled with the overall story. It was focused too much on her past and didn't give as much attention her present or future with Ross, However, I do hope to read more from the author in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

Not really my cup of tea. It was okay, but This book I must say wasn't for me. Hate to say this but only 2.5 stars