What a great book! I love rom coms and this was the perfect book on book form. It was so fun seeing a write love out her rom com dreams. Loved every minute. Liam was so charming and I hope this gets adapted to a movie. It was that good.

My love for bookish books and romcom made me ask for this arc and I wasn’t disappointed 💞

Cannot wait to go buy my own copy to add it to my collection 💞

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it.

I found it a little hard to get into at the beginning, but I think that was my fault as my brain was still processing a Romantasy book.

When I say I couldn’t put my kindle down tonight - I mean it!

“Come on, City Girl, let’s see how country you can be” - I was grinning like a loon!

‘Thumb-to-pointer-finger theory: proven. - had me choking on my drink!

The bus trip? My heart was in my throat!

I can’t wait to get a hard copy for my bookshelf!

I need to reread this soon!

A huge thank you to the Aria and Aires team at NetGalley for the ARC.

How to Write a Rom-Com is a fourth wall breaking romantic comedy that really plays to its strengths of being a writer's guide to romantic novels. The author has done a fantastic job in blending the techniques, elements and structures required to write the perfect romance novel. Focusing on various subjects such as romantic tropes, and even the character building. It was a fascinating concept of having the MC be the person who is aspiring to write her own novel, whilst starring as the main character in this novel, it was brilliantly executed as well.

There were numerous emotional moments, and one-liners, and the character development and scene setting were really strong, I could easily enjoy the story whilst also using it as guide to plan my own romance novel, if I really wanted to but as Lucy says, not everyone can write a romance! I especially loved Lucy’s take on “Happily Ever After” and completely agreed with her sentiment about it, like why can’t we live in the “Happy Ever Now”, I think that is a great aspect for romance novels to take on, it really highlights about living in the present rather than the future.

The characters were are really lovely as well, other than Ruby who felt a bit out of place, but I especially loved Liam, and the twins, the relationships built between Lucy and the small-town characters were great, and it definitely did feel like the scripts of one of those Hallmark movies that Lucy loves to talk about. This is your cosy meet-cute, small town romance novel, that delivers exactly as it promises on the tin, engrossing and adorable enough that you become invested in the romance. The author has done a fantastic job with this story, and I really enjoyed being along for the ride.

How to Write a Rom-Com is a very fun read, I loved it!

It delivers on those small-town, Americana vibes, and I have recently binged Virgin River, so I felt like I was perfectly primed for this. As ever, I am a massive fan of books about books, and this certainly has a bookish hook!

Lucy works for one of NYC's biggest romance publishers, Heartwarming, where she has a bestselling author who threatens to leave. Hard pressed to think of any new ideas to win her over, Lucy's boss concocts a plan: Lucy is to infiltrate a small-town where she can find inspiration for said author. It's a super simple premise but it's cute—Lucy spends time in a quirky little lake house and of course she has a hot neighbour. He also happens to run the local cafe (Jack vibes all the way), but he's a real softy. Lucy initially clashes with Liam (she is a city girl, after all), but this leads to some nice introspection on Lucy's part. It's a slow burn but you can see that there is instant chemistry between them.

It'll be the perfect summer holiday read for hanging out by the pool or beach (or lake!), it certainly had me yearning for warmer weather. I found Lucy a bit tough at first, she's very fiery and sarcastic, but she grows on you!

It’s been a while since I’ve read a small town rom-com and it was just what I needed! I liked Lucy literally from her forts few famous romance references and up until her last line. She just a sweetheart , a bit of a realist but just like you and me romantic in heart. I liked how her journey of self discovery was portrayed with all insecurities and doubts, it made her even more realistic. Liam is just a perfect small town main male character, good looking and charming, but also with depth and security. Them together makes total sense, being together in beautiful scenery of their personal heaven that calls Hudson Hollow.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review ✨

how to write a romcom was a short and sweet experience for a romcom lover like me and i truly mean it since i was a kid i’ve been watching all the random types of romcoms and this book captured the feelings u have while watching one!

like…look at the cover and tell me that’s not giving an early 2000s romcom vibe… i dare u! and yes… i was sold by just these aspects but not only these if i have to be honest because the story’s also set in a small town and i mean if u know u know right?

while reading the story of our female main character lucy i was like she’s such a mood help i can’t with her! simply because she could be funny, lighthearted and also an inspiring character and it was a pleasure for me to read her story that led her to meet liam,our lovely small town man main character,and the rest of the gang!

so if you want and are in the need for some cozy and lighthearted vibes just go for it because this story’s waiting for welcoming you in its world and ready to capturing you!

a lot of thanks to netgalley and Aria & Aires team for the e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!

Oh how I understand that Lucy fell for Liam...
They are so so cute !

The perfect small town romance :)
I really loved this book.

It's like : how to write a romance novel 101 with the tropes, characterization, the scenery,...

I must admit that Lucy was sometimes annoying because of all her doubts and the distance she tries to keep with Hudson Hollow's inhabitants. BUT all the other characters won me over.

Lucy has a great support system and I wish Elle has her own love story very soon (not in Manhattan, I would love to go back to HH).

Liam is a really nice guy and his people are super sweet and fun. Loved them all.

Thank you to Netgalley and Aria for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a sucker for books featuring characters in publishing, and HOW TO WRITE A ROM-COM fits perfectly into that category, with main character Lucy who works as an assistant at a romance imprint and is tasked with coming up with a new concept for their star writer by moving to a small town for a few weeks. Lucy seems to have given up hope for a romance of her own, but when she arrives in Hudson Hollow and meets neighbour and handsome-as-hell restaurant owner Liam she’s starting to reconsider her stance.

Okay, listen — if you’re into classic 2000s romcoms, have always wished to visit Luke’s diner IRL, and want a generous sprinkling of a romance-aware and skeptic heroine, you’ve come to the right place. How To Write A Rom-Com is funny and made me swoon with its heart-warming cast of characters and lovely reflections on how our dreams might change as we move through life.

Thank you, Aria & Aries for this eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

By now, everyone who follows me online knows how much I love small-town romance and bookish books, so, naturally, I had to read this book.
How to Write a Rom-Com gave me everything I needed in a good romance 🥰 The writing was incredibly funny, especially the awkwardness between Lucy and Liam. I loved how Lucy made Liam smile again after what he'd been through and how the book played with small-town cliches.
The fmc's character development was *chef's kiss*. There were so many emotional moments in this book that brought me to tears (I was not expecting that in a cozy small-town romance lol) and the angst was intense! I had no idea how the story was going to end, but loved the way everything turned out.
I can't wait to read more of Cristina Wolf's books because this one was amazing 😍

Thank you so much to the publisher Aria & Aries and NetGalley for this arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I absolutely adored this one!!
How to Write a Rom-Com is a short and sweet novel centering around our FMC Lucy who works in the publishing industry, and has been sent to scope out a small town to help a major client plan their next novel. Enter Hudson Hollow which is an absolute dream, and easily one of my favourite small towns that I have ever read about! That scenery *chef's kiss*

I enjoyed the awkwardness of the initial interactions with Liam (MMC) who gave off major Luke Danes vibes. Lucy's journey of self discovery was portrayed really well and made her a very realistic and relatable character. I adored Blue (adorable furry friend), especially his relationship and interactions with the twins! This was a cosy and lighthearted read and I enjoyed every minute of it! If you love small town romances, early 2000s rom coms, and Gilmore Girls, then this book is perfect for you!

I cannot wait to read more Cristina Wolf books, so consider this my formal request for a Jill book.. I will literally beg you to take me back to Hudson Hollow

Pre thoughts:
Small Town Romance

Post Thoughts:
A lovely Small-Town Romance Read. This book features a lovable MMC, as both the FMC and the MMC set out on their paths to achieve their goals.

The perfect 2000's esq romance read.

As the FMC (Lucy) is a sweetheart and must be protected at all costs ( Her inner monologue is the best)

Quite a lovely read, I will be adding it to me collection when released.

Thank you net gallery and Head of Zeus for the opportunity to review this ARC

Just by the title alone, I knew that How to Write a Rom-Com was going to be for me. This story begins when Lucy Bowen agrees to go on a research trip to a charming lakeside town to gather inspiration for Ruby Jones' next romance novel - hoping for a long-overdue promotion - she finds herself immersed in the charm and chaos of small-town life, and irresistibly drawn to her charming neighbor, Liam. But as time goes by, fiction starts to blur with reality and Lucy faces her biggest challenge: will she stick to the script or finally take a leap of faith in her own love story?

This book had so many things I loved, making this an easy and enjoyable read. The first thing that caught my attention was the writing, it’s light, funny and does a great job of showing the characters emotions, you can easily see that through Lucy, our main protagonist. Lucy is such a great character to follow, she’s funny, easygoing and sometimes a bit messy (in a very realistic way). Following her journey felt like following a friend, and I really loved seeing her growth throughout the story.


The town of Hudson Hollow felt vivid that I honestly felt like I was right there with Lucy exploring with her. But the best thing about the town was all the side characters, they were absolutely delightful and made a strong impression. (petition to get Jill her own book!!!)

I’m in LOVE with the romance in this book. Since their first interaction I was hooked and amazed by their chemistry, the slow-burn was torturous (just the way I liked it). Watching them slowly find their way to each other was everything, this is the feeling that I search for in every romance book and Cristina Wolf delivered perfectly. The romance made me want to stay in the book forever!!!


That being said, there were a few things that bothered me. While I loved Lucy, sometimes in her inner monologue she would over-explain her actions, which felt unnecessary and slowed the pacing a bit. I also really wanted more scenes with the small-town locals, because there was so much focus on the romance, we didn’t get enough moments of Lucy connecting with them which resulted with the small-town atmosphere not being as strong as it could have been. If the book had been just a little longer, there would have been more room to explore these characters.

So if you're looking for a cozy and heartwarming small-town romance I'll definitely recommend this amazing book.

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Thank you to Aria & Aires and NetGalley for providing this eARC. All opinions are my own.

When I read the first page of this book I honestly thought this was going to be just anothet cheesy romance book...in a hallmark film kinda way. But the more I read, the more I fell in love with the characters and the small town and I devoured this book in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. Yes, its plot is very much hallmark, but the character development from big city girl (with a lot of swearing I may add!) to being humbled by the small town and friendly people she meets was what helped me to see this as something more. It's pure escapism and such an easy read. A little bit of steam but not too much. It made me want to visit Hudson Hollow myself just for the atmosphere, and to eat in Liz's diner. We all dream of a romance like this and for our lives to fall into place with the support of friends and family. It's such a heartwarming read.

I love a small town romcom and this book does not disappoint. It had me giggling and kicking my feet from the start. It was such an easy and fun read.

Lucy is such a fun, loveable and quirky character. She speaks before she thinks and this really had me laughing throughout the book. Liam comes across as mysterious and grumpy at first but you soon come to release he is a big softy like his GSD Blue. He is passionate about his town and has his family, friends and townspeople best interests at heart (and he’s a great chef, what more could a girl want)

The relationship between Lucy and Liam is fun and lighthearted yet you can see the romantic tension building between them from the start, it had me rooting for them after every meet! The book is such a slow burn romance but in the sweetest possible way!

Hudson Hollow is literally the blueprint for a small town. It was detailed so well that I felt I was there. I loved the town and all of its characters.

This book gave me Abby Jimenez vibes and I loved it!

If you enjoy a slow burn romance with serious small town vibes then this is the book for you!