It took me a bit to get into this story, but once I was in, I was in and couldn’t put it down. I became obsessed with Nora and Leo and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out what happened with their story.

I love books with a Hollywood element, and this one definitely delivered. The writing had a whimsical element to it. I found this hard to connect to at first, but really appreciated it once I got used to it. This is a great read. Truly recommend!

Thank you to Penguin and NetGalley for a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

This book was wonderful and I couldn’t put it down! The middle to end plot not knowing what the missing piece of the story was kept me on edge. Loved it

I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! When Nora's husband leaves and she is alone with their two children, she is relieved. Their divorce is a gift. She has been supporting Ben both emotionally and financially for years with nothing in return, thus she cannot miss something she never had. She channels her feelings into her writing and before she knows it, her life story is a best selling script for a blockbuster movie and the cast/crew is descending upon her home for a few days of filming.

The star of the movie, Leo (coincidentally playing the role of Nora's ex-husband) is at a crossroads in his real life. His mother has recently died and Leo needs to regroup and reset his life. He offers Nora an absurd amount of money to stay on her property for an extra week while he refocuses. Wanting the extra financial cushion that this agreement will bring, Nora agrees. She soon finds Leo inserting himself into her home, her family, and her heart. So much so that when Leo is called away on another project, Nora is devastated - even more than when her husband left.

Annabel Monaghan has a writing style that I adore. I could hear Nora's voice in my head - and for the record, Nora is a sharp, sarcastic, and overall relatable woman. Reading her story is something that I could relate to in so many ways. Her honesty and authenticity was refreshing. Nora Goes Off Script is a great and easy read. Leo is *sigh* dreamy and wounded. Nora is hilarious and also wounded and together they begin to heal each other's wounds. Her kids are lovely and I enjoyed the overall story of this book very much!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I felt like I was in one of Nora’s Hallmark movies for the first half of the book and then was quickly deeply invested in the second half of the book. It came together a bit quickly at the end, but hey that’s romance right.

4.5 Stars
This book took a little while to get into but it turned out to be SO good! It included such an honest look at life and the roller coaster it tends to be. I just LOVED Nora and Leo together - the “worlds handsomest man” and a romance screenwriter. A wonderful combo for a killer romcom.

I will say the miscommunication trope was REAL in this one… if it hadn’t have lasted so long I would’ve given this book 5 stars.

Thank you to Penguin and Net Galley for this arc!!!

This book was pretty predictable once I started it, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t like it. I really did like the relationship between Nora and Leo, and I liked that each character was a little older. I liked the relationship between Leo and Nora’s kids too. You could see the twist coming from a mile away, but I will admit I was surprised as who the person was that carried out the expected twist. Overall it was a fun read.

G.P. Putnam's Sons,
Thank You so much for this eARC!

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

Nora's life is about to get a rewrite...

Nora is a romance channel screenwriter, and she knows the recipe for love better than anyone.
Then her husband up and leaves her and their two children.
She has a great idea to turn her failed marriage into and money and she writes the most amazing script of her entire life.
So she is very shocked when she is picked for the big screen and she bas to film at her 100 year old home.
The sexiest man alive Leo is going to be her no for good nothing husband.
And she soon realizes her life will now never be the same again.
Read it to find out more.....

Mini Review:
If you are looking for an angsty, complicated romance with exquisite writing, look no further.
A stunning dialogue and rich characterization.
This was an absolute experience. I enjoyed every second of this story.
The writing is so beautifully written, it’s no wonder I couldn’t stop thinking about it! I hadn’t even noticed that it was written by.
An incredibly well-written romcom with fully developed characters and a likable, smart protagonist to boot.
This book was a fun, quick read and was totally unputdownable.
It leaves you with feel good, happy vibes! I can’t wait to keep reading more from Nora!

Cute! I enjoyed the book and although I wouldn’t go as far as to say it compares to Beach Read (that’s an all time favorite) it is an enjoyable book in its own right. Romcom fans will enjoy it.

Love, love, loved this book! I read it in a matter of hours. It was so enjoyable and I couldn't put it down. Exactly what I was wanting at the moment!

Nora Goes Off Script is a cute romance filled with funny and interesting characters. I enjoyed the writing of the book and the setup between the characters. Movie star Leo, pays single mom Nora lots of money to stay at her house for a week, for the purpose of retreating away from his famous life. I adored Leo’s interactions and and relationships with Nora’s Children. It was great that the book centered around family dynamic, however I felt that Nora’s and Leo’s miscommunication was silly and unbelievable.

Nora Goes Off Script sucked me in right away! I read this book in a day and I have already ordered a copy for our library! It's a fun, quick read. I wish I would have read it a little slower so I could have enjoyed it a bit longer hehe.

Super cute! I read it in one sitting. The misunderstanding between the main characters seemed a bit silly. You'd think they would have tried a little harder to communicate. However, I really enjoyed it, especially the relationships with the kids and adults.

I love reading books about behind the scenes goings on in Hollywood. This particular book was about screenwriter Nora and how she picks up the pieces of her life and finds love along the way with actor Leo. I really enjoyed their chemistry. This book was compared to Evvie Drake and I really enjoyed that book. It was a book club pick of mine so I knew ai would enjoy this one as well. I most certainly did. Very heartwarming, definitely pick this one up!