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Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers of Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner for the advanced readers copy. This one was so stinking freaking cute!! Add it to your TBR ASAP. Such a cute fun read.

Goodreads: The perfect pick me up romcom for fans of Beth O’Leary, Sophie Kinsella and Sophie Ranald!
Sally is a classic romantic and Harry is a classic cynic, but when a drunken bet leads the new flatmates to (badly) recreate ‘the lift’ from Dirty Dancing, and the video goes viral (#EpicRomcomReenactmentFailure), they both realise there’s potential financial benefit in blundering their way through the romcom lexicon for their suddenly vast social media following.

Now, as Harry and Sally bring major romcom moments to new life – including recreating that classic diner scene – their faking it turns to making…out and suddenly they’re living a real life romcom of their own! But like all the greatest love stories, the road to happily ever after is paved with unexpected challenges for this hero and heroine…

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This was a gorgeous grumpy x sunshine read, which for one, is my all time favourite trope. The premise was so uplifting and fun, I just loved it.

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My apologies for missing this review, thank you *so* much for allowing me to read this copy! I thoroughly enjoyed the book and in fact set the rest of Kathryn Freeman's books to my kindle as samples to start going thru! I have been enjoying her style. Nobody put Romcoms in the corner has so many great references and I will definitely be recommending this book to my fellow readers and the people I gift books to! (Had some things going on at the time so I forgot to post a review then, but I did read the book and thank you again, it was so good)

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner by Kathryn Freeman. This was a cute story for fans of romcom movies like Dirty Dancing and When Harry Met Sally.

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Grumpy/sunshine romances are among my faves and I was so excited to read this one. I loved the setup of two platonic roommates working to recreate iconic scenes from romantic movies as a way to go viral. The videos were sweet and I really liked Harry. Quirky Sally grew on me after initially finding her annoying. The romance was a little too slow, more than halfway through I felt there still wasn't much of a deep connection between Sally and Harry. I think there needed to be a more of an engaging conflict to keep the story interesting. I still liked the book enough to finish and I did find the ending satisfying.

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Hopeless romantic Sally and anti-love Harry are new flatmates and accidental viral superstars. One drunken night leads to #EpicRomcomReenactmentFailure when Harry and Sally recreate the famous lift from Dirty Dancing. Of course, these two have to keep their viral success going, reenacting all the most loved rom-com scenes.

These two are just faking it... aren't they?

This book made me all kinds of happy and left me torn between wanting to rewatch all my favorite rom-coms and going out to find my own Harry!

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When harry moves into Sally's house after him and his wife split he doesn't realize that soon he will be involved ina lot more
They decide to recreate famous romcom movie scenes for tiktok

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In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, there's something truly magical about a well-crafted romantic comedy. "Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner" by Kathryn Freeman is the perfect pick-me-up for fans of the genre, offering a delightful blend of humour, heart, and a generous sprinkle of pop culture references.

Sally and Harry, the central characters of this charming romcom, couldn't be more different. Sally is a quintessential romantic, while Harry is an unapologetic cynic. Their worlds collide when a drunken bet leads them to awkwardly (and hilariously) recreate the iconic lift from "Dirty Dancing." Little do they know that their clumsy re-enactment, captured on video and shared with the world, will thrust them into a world of romcom-inspired adventures.

As they embrace the accidental fame and embark on a journey of epic romcom re-enactments, Sally and Harry's chemistry becomes increasingly undeniable. What begins as a staged performance for their social media following soon evolves into something real, as they find themselves living out their own romcom.

Kathryn Freeman's writing is a delightful blend of wit, charm, and emotion. The banter between Sally and Harry is both entertaining and endearing, and readers will find themselves rooting for this unlikely pair. The clever integration of classic romcom moments, from iconic diner scenes to grand gestures of love, adds a delightful layer of nostalgia for fans of the genre.

The book is a delightful rollercoaster of emotions, providing not only laughs but also moments that tug at the heartstrings. Freeman skilfully weaves themes of love, friendship, and personal growth into the narrative, making "Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner" a well-rounded and satisfying read.

In a world where we all need a little more love, laughter, and light-heartedness, "Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner" is a heart-warming and utterly satisfying read. Kathryn Freeman has indeed "NAILED IT" in delivering a romcom that will leave you with all the feels and a smile on your face. This book is a delightful escape into the world of romance and humour, and it proves that even in the most unexpected places, love and laughter can bloom.

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Another cover and title got me. I didn’t hate this one but I didn’t love it either. I think it was a quick read but I didn’t feel very connected to the main characters in the book. I give the author credit for trying and creating a fun premise but I had a hard time staying engaged.

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I was lucky to receive an advance copy of Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner by Kathryn Freeman from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinions. This was such a fun read with the Dirty Dancing cover! I absolutely loved this story! I found it to be funny and heart-warming, and the love story is so cute. I absolutely recommend that you take the time to read this!

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DNF. I have tried five or six times to start this book, and I'm giving up. I loved the premise and the idea behind it but I just could not ever get into the characters nor did I buy any of the chemistry they were trying to sell.

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Harry has split up with his girlfriend, but she refuses to move out of his house. As he is not a fan of confrontation, he hopes she’ll change her mind and goes to live somewhere else in the meantime. Sally’s sister has moved out and she needs a lodger to help pay the mortgage. When a drunken attempt at the ‘lift’ scene from Dirty Dancing goes viral on tiktok, Sally persuades Harry to re-enact other pivotal scenes from well-known romcoms with often hilarious results.
If you are a fan of romcoms, this is the perfect book for you right from the title onwards. On the other hand, I’m not sure it would make a lot of sense if you didn’t get the references. Both Harry and Sally have issues relating to their parents that affect how they see the world, particularly the possibility of finding love and romance. Harry has been materially well looked after by his parents, but never shown any love so he does not recognise it. Sally’s parents died young and she has an idealised view of relationships, but despite her obsession with romcoms she runs a successful business so is in touch with reality.
One of the themes explored in Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner is that actions speak louder than words – not everyone can put how they feel into words, but it doesn’t make it any less true. Another is that nobody can guarantee that their relationship will last forever – all you can do is take a chance and hope for the best.
The characters are well drawn and believable, and both main characters do change and grow as the story progresses. As the story is told from both their points of view, we get a rounded picture of what they are thinking and feeling. There is a lot of humour, occasionally verging on the cheesy, and some serious issues as well. The films referred to are all ones I remember, and overall this was an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Thanks to One More Chapter and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.

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From the title, I just knew I would enjoy this book. The perfect rom com characters, Harry and Sally, a plethora of rom-com references, this book was a fast read with fun dialogue, quirky characters and a cute plot. Having read a previous Kathryn Freeman book, I did not expect the level of steam that was experienced, but I’m not complaining! This book was a fun ride and makes me want to watch a few rom-com classics myself!

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I will be coming back to this book when I am in the right head space: for now I was not able to finish it unfortunately.

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Fake dating supremacy!! This romcom was well done and I liked the characters. I also liked that it was mentioned that just because someone loves love, doesn’t mean they don't acknowledge reality. I also liked the body positivity :)

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This was my first Kathryn Freeman book and what a gem , a romcom ( understandably) but a fun easy read which engages the reader from the start. Harry and Sally were opposites, but with some chemistry between them which grew as time and the book when on! The plot re enacting old rom com plots , initially as a dare , had me laughing out loud.
Really well written and highly Recommended, I’ll be looking for more Kathryn Freeman books
Thanks to Netgalley, Harper Collins Uk , One More Chapter and Kathryn Freeman for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

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I wanted to like this one a lot because who doesn't love rom-coms? However, it was a little too cheesy and I felt like the characters didn't go through enough development over the course of the book.

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I enjoyed this book. The characters were really well written and the story line was brilliant. A really cute read. Recommended.

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This was hands-down one of the most enjoyable romance books I've read in a while. My first experience of a Kathryn Freeman story and it did not disappoint!

It seems to take me forever to read this but for the first time ever I wasn't complaining, as I never wanted this book to end. The characters are perfect (bar that annoying best friend!), and the plot completely absorbed me.

The cover seems like this is going to be a complete cheese fest (sorry!) but it really wasn't. I enjoyed this from start to finish and really recommend it. It'll be going on my list of books to gift at Christmas.

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[Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the ebook. This review is my honest opinion but just another opinion, you should read this book and judge it by yourself]

Esta mujer me resulta muy entretenida porque es muy nadista y suele tener maromos de esos de yum yum.
Resulta que, por romance reasons, la pareja protagonista (que no se lleva especialmente bien) acaba reinterpretando y grabando para subir a Tik Tok secuencias míticas de comedias románticas. Tampoco hay que ser un lumbreras para saber cómo va a ir la cosa, no? Ha sido curioso y entretenido
pero acaba siendo algo mñe por varias cosillas, como que hay una secundaria que me ha parecido totalmente insoportable y me amargaba cada secuencia en la que aparecía, y que los motivos de conflicto amoroso entre la pareja protagonista son un poco tontunos en gente adulta.
El maromo está fetén y en este sí toca disfrutar de los guarrerismos, lo que siempre es bien. Aparte de eso, tampoco es que sea gran cosa, esta mujer tiene libros que me han gustado más

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