Cute, sweet, gave me the feels. Love the classic romcom references! I loved their dynamic. Was a little longer than it needed to be but overall a fun romcom.

Cynical Harry meets romantic Sally as he moves into her flat. He questions her love for romcoms, she questions his disbelief in love. One drunken night, they create a bet leading to them recreating a romcom scene—for her to prove there must be romantic chemistry, for him to prove otherwise—and they go viral overnight. Thus, this begins a story, filled with more romcom recreations, of two complete opposites in forced proximity.

If you are a romcom lover yourself, then this is for you!

At the start, it felt slow for me as a Gen Z person who didn’t grow up watching this type of media, so I couldn’t quite relate to the movie scenes they mentioned. However, I do enjoy Harry and Sally’s interactions, in both recreating these scenes and them hanging out together. After all, I am a romance-reading girlie. So, if you are like me, I believe you’ll enjoy this too.

Harry is also very cynical at the start and while I agree with his viewpoints, I’m also drawn a lot more and relate to Sally’s love for romance. With that, it’s interesting to find out how this could lead to a happy ending, which is promised in a romance book. They become good friends, their chemistry slowly grows, and I find myself reading with intrigue if they would continue putting a line between them or allow it to blur to give themselves a possibility of romance.

What I appreciate in their story is their childhood and how it shaped them. It gives their character substance and allows me, as a reader, to understand and empathise with them, and not question nor judge why the story is going the way it is. I also appreciate the different messages of romance in this, from the way it can be extravagant, expressive, and a love that you immediately see, to it being simple, lowkey, and a love that you try and work for.

If you are looking for a fun and light, with a tad bit emotional, romcom read, I hand you this book. So go and check it out, I recommend!

Rating: 4 ⭐️

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This story was really cute and I loved that it was pretty clean. The homage to the rom com genre was fun but I am too young or just not into movie to be familiar enough with the romcom classics to get the nods to those legends. Overall it was an easy and quick read

As a lover of romcoms this story was perfect with the number of movies referred to in the book. I loved how Harry and Sally (how perfect are their names?) went viral trying to do the Dirty Dancing leap in Sally’s apartment. The other scenes they tried to recreate were hilarious, and I loved the reaction of people who inadvertently found themselves witness to some of the more risqué recreations!

Sally had been forced to grow up at an early age, to raise her younger sister alone, with the ensuing problems that ultimately brought with it, and although at initial meeting she seemed like a desperate romantic, she definitely had a stronger core personality, with a strength that belied her years. Harry on the other hand was sceptical about love and romance, and even though he could not resist joining in with her viral videos, because of his childhood with remote parents, he found it difficult to believe in love.

I loved the story arc of Sally and her sister Amy, and the way in which Amy was finally able to find her direction in life, presented to her by Harry trying to help. Both Harry and Sally had lovely friendship groups who protected them but also made them see sense on the issues that were preventing them from moving forwards with a relationship.

Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner is a fun romcom of it’s own, which was such an endearing read and definitely put a huge smile on my face, just like the movies do!

3.5 stars ☆ the story was really cute but after reading it I felt like I needed more? It also made me bored from time to time but still pretty good at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for the ARC !!

Nobody Puts Rom-Coms in the Corner was a very cute and cozy romantic novel. I loved the unique take on the classic rom-com trope and the references to the great rom-com movies. The characters were fun to get to know and you will be rooting for them along the way! I loved this book!

What do you get when you cross a rom com loving coffeeshop owner and a cynical, doesn't believe in love builder that end up recreating famous rom com scenes for tik tok? Hilarious entertainment that makes you want to dust off your DVD player or stream old rom coms! This book is one of the most fun rom coms that I have read in a while. They touch on multiple tropes while the strangers to friends to lovers unfolds throughout. The characters are well written, the plot is entertaining, the comedy is fun and the romance is a little bit sad, but a lot bit sweet! You will definitely want to add this one to your reading list!

If you grew up obsessed with "Dirty Dancing" (1987) and "Confessions of a Shopaholic" (2009) like I did, then this novel is right up your alley. I don't know if Kathryn Freeman purposefully named the main leads after the classic 1989 film (When Harry Met Sally), but it totally works for this book! This book has the fake dating and friends to lovers tropes that are near and dear to my heart. There's no better way to describe this book other than lighthearted fun with an endearing romance storyline. It's a love letter to anyone who enjoys following social media romances and dreams of starring in their own romcom films.

Anyone who loves romcom movies will be delighted with this latest book from Kathryn Freeman as not only does it do a sterling job of reminding us about all those iconic classic scenes from romantic movies we have known and loved in the past but it also introduces us to two lovely characters. Sally and Harry first meet as flat mates when their drunken attempt to recreate the classic lift scene from Dirty Dancing becomes a TikTok sensation. With an eye for earning a bit of extra money various other classic scenes are attempted with unexpected consequences.

As always the story sparkles with wit and undeniable charm and whilst it's not all plain sailing for our romantic heroes there is something rather whimsical about the story which really appealed to me. I loved getting to know both Sally and Harry, they are both delightful characters. Sally with her head firmly in the clouds waiting for her Mr Right to appear whilst Harry, more pragmatic and down to earth, isn't really sure what love is all about however, over the course of this lovely story we see both characters really start to blossom.

Delightful from start to finish Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner was the right book at the right time for me and I devoured it in one romcom infused sitting.

Kathryn Freeman has slowly been sneaking up as one of my favourite ‘go to’ authors for a solid romcom escape. Her current offering was no exception, in fact, the content material was such fun that it was like sitting with a friend as you reel off all the iconic moments from romcom films. If this sounds like you, then pull up a seat and settle in.

‘What is the lift?’ Kitty let out an exasperated breath. ‘Only one of the most iconic film moments. Ever.’ …. ‘That’s just a guy catching a girl.’ ‘Just?’ She stared at him like he’d just spoken a totally different language to her. ‘The shared trust in that moment, the way they communicate without words. It’s a symbol of love, of belief in each other. It’s beautiful.’

Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner is filled with nostalgic movie scene reenactments from Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman, Ghost, Love Actually - just to name a few - and it is just so much fun! Stereotypical Sally loves all things romance yet her new flat mate Harry does not (and yes! They do the scene from When Harry Met Sally!) What starts off as a dare, quickly becomes a TikTok sensation with requests from followers to reenact more iconic movie scenes. Of course, acting them out slowly seeps into real life and then follows the usual narrative path with bumps along the way until the happy ever after.

‘When she said the next words from the film, it didn’t feel like acting. It felt like the truest words she’d ever spoken. ‘If I forget to tell you later, thank you. I had a really amazing time tonight.’

Apart from all the fun movie references, I truly appreciated Kathryn’s efforts to capture true to life feelings that are often associated with the genders. Sally with her head in the clouds and Harry the not so romantic male. The light and fun moments are interspersed with serious themes of loss and grief, family drama and much more. Kathryn does such a wonderful job of providing two stereotypical characters who go both individually and together on a journey of real growth and understanding.

‘You know, in a way your love of romcoms isn’t helping. The films make us want the words, because that’s what steals your breath, what touches your heart when you watch them. But all the words, they’re no guarantee. Plenty have said them, and it’s meant nothing. Equally, just because the words aren’t there, it doesn’t mean love isn’t there. It means you have to look for other signs.’

If you love romcoms, then this is without doubt the book for you. It is fun, charming with great chemistry and vibes between the two romantic leads. Readers of this genre are sure to fall in love with Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner .

‘Isn’t that what life is about? Not how it ends, but the experiences enjoyed on the way?’







This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.

It was so good! I love a little “I don’t believe in love” to “I will die for her” moment! The author is Australian so there were some references I didn’t understand but still so good! You

4,5 ⭐

My name is Claudia, I’m a romcom addict and this book has the potential of becoming my ✨ whole personality. ✨

I loved, loved, LOVED, L O V E D it. I don’t know what was better between the romcom references, the banter (😍) or the reenactment of the most iconic rc scenes. I do know that after this book, I want a Harry for myself. Preferably without Isabelle and with another mother (HATED both them SO. MUCH.)

I woud 100% recommend this book to every romcom, good banter, romance and grumpy-ishxsunshine fan, trust me you’ll LOVE it.

As for me, I need to read ALL of her books STAT. 🤷‍♀️

Special thanks to NetGalley, One More Chapter and Harper Collins UK for providing me with a copy of the book.

I loved, loved, LOVED this book!! The banter: immaculate. The steam: steamy. The romcom references: obsessed. The kinda grumpy but not really grumpy sunshine: tugged at all my heartstrings.

~ h a t e d ~ : Isabelle (iykyk). Harry’s MOM OH MY GOSH 🙄

I would absolutely adoringly recommend this book to anyone who loves romcoms, steamy romance novels, good banter, and overall cozy fuzzy feels in your heart. 10/10 would read again 😻

nobody puts romcoms in the corner has a sweet premise, a girl who loves rom coms and believes in soulmates shares her flat with a man who doesn’t believe in love. after recreating the dirty dancing lift one night, they find themselves with a tik tok audience wanting more. i thought it was short and sweet. an easy read

If you have ever enjoyed a RomCom movie, you will love this book! I enjoy RomComs and had heard of all movies referred to in this book, but I can't honestly say I have watched them all and definitely not again and again. There are simply too many books and other things I want to enjoy to allow myself to watch the same movie again and again, but I can imagine the comfort it brings for Sally.

Sally really loves her RomComs and when she ends up recreating epic RomCom moments with her hot lodger the sparks are off the charts. I loved both Sally and Harry and felt that their characters had depth and that there was real chemistry there. They were great together and I deperately wanted them to get their HEA, but meanwhile enjoyed the journey with them, several times bursting out laughing, giggling, smiling a lot and even getting emotional. I find it hard to put into words how much I enjoyed this book. If you like RomComs just a bit.... read this book!

This was definitely my favorite Kathryn Freeman book so far!

I will start with what I liked- the corny rom
com references were super fun! I liked the idea of them recreating these iconic moments, it was a cute ride. What I didn’t love: conflict between the characters honestly bored me. It felt really phony and easy to resolve. Overall, it was cute and those who are big fans of romance books would likely enjoy!

I really liked the idea of the story!
Maybe it was a bit slow in the middle, but overal I liked it.

The chemistry between Harry and Sally was funny and good. And I liked the Grumpy/sunshine trope and roommates situation!

It was a funny and lighthearted read with some more serious parts woven into it.
It was a bit cliché, it was a bit cheesy but it was mostly a great romcom with other romcom references. So I did really like to lose myself in it for a while and just relax and laugh.

3.5 stars

Thank you so much for the chance to read en review this book!

This book was perfect! If you're looking to break out of a slump or just want to be swept off your feet by the chemistry between these two MCs, then this book is for you.

Honestly, I loved these characters so much and it was genuinely bittersweet to turn the last page, knowing it was the end. I loved the emotional development, I adored the writing, the humour and just everything.

I was so deeply invested in this book that once I began reading, I could not put it down. I know for sure that this will be one that I'll come back and re-read time and time again. It's the sort of book that just makes you happy.

I'm so excited to see what Kathryn Freeman has in store for us next. If this book was anything to go by, I know it'll be amazing.

Thank you to the publisher for kindly providing me with an ARC via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This book made me smile, laugh and get a bit hot under the collar. I loved the concept of acting out film scenes for TikTok, especially with Harry not having a clue what they were about. Feelgood is the way to describe this book. It's truly lovely to watch the developing relationship between Sally and Harry and to know Harry is well and truly hooked long before he does. Sally has a view of love based on romcoms and her late parent's relationship. Harry's is also based on his parent's marriage - which has made him a cynic with no idea of what love is. When Harry becomes Sally's lodger and they begin making fun TikTok videos - where will ir lead. Lovely. #netgalley #nobodyputsromcomsinthecorner

This story was so much fun to read! I loved Harry and Sally and all their little moments together, I think I may have smiled more reading this book than any book before.

Highly recommend!