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Unfortunately Yours

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Absolutely loved this book, great writing and the perfect tropes of enemies to lovers, he falls first and fake marriage

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This book has all the good feels. A sexy marriage for convenience always makes for a good story. It was an overall fun and quick read. I enjoyed the characters in the book, they were relatable and welcoming. I would recommend.

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Unfortunately this was as boring as the first one. The characters are undynamic and the plot doesn’t reel you in. I hope Baileys newer releases will fall more in line with my killer vacation and the Bellinger sisters

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Thank you @tessabaileyisanauthor for once again getting me out of a reading slump, this time with some vineyard magic✨ Really enjoyed this one, can’t wait to see if there more coming in this series 👀 I was NOT expecting the epilogue to make me swoon more than some moments in the book but wow, it did 😍 Thx @avonbooks for the eARC 🙌🏻

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I absolutely loved this book - which was surprising since I wasn't a big fan of the first one. August and Natalie were a delightful couple with fun banter, and the secondary characters (including the kitty!) were so fun.

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Yes, this is some good, spicy romance!!!
Here is what to expect!! Don't let the cartoon cover fool you! lol
-Dislike to love
- Marriage of convenience
- He's a war veteran
- He falls first
- Witty banter
- Delicious smut

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Personally I thought that this was another Tessa Bailey banger of a book. I love a marriage of convenience book with an HEA. The banter between these two goofballs was off the charts. And who doesn't like a dirty talking navy seal? Natalie has just been let go from her investment firm. She needs capital to start one of her own with a friend, but her inheritance has stipulations requiring her to be married before she can receive it. August is trying to make wine and failing horribly. He needs money, and Natalie and August plot to get married for the mutual financial benefits. They plan to split later, but you know our girl Tessa Bailey is gonna give you an HEA. So yeah... lol!

There are some serious moments in this book. There's also some excellent PTSD and mental health representation. August has experienced great loss and and has purchased a vineyard in memory of a friend who died in the line of duty. He's dealing with the memory of his friend and trying to make wine that isn't completely horrible. He eventually lets Natalie help with the production of the wine and they work through things together. There are so many goofy, sweet, serious, spicy, and emotional parts of this book.

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My main lack of enjoyment of this story came from the characters themselves. Natalie isn't particularly special in any way. She's your basic run-of-the-mill heroine. And then there's August, who I found to be one of the biggest idiots of all time. So it was impossible for me to believe there was any kind of romance between such a dull princess and massive douche bro. Lust? Sure. I can believe that 100%. But not for one second did I see any kind of love between these two characters.

Which left me asking, what was even the point of this romance novel?

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Unfortunately Yours was such a fun read that I read it in one sitting! I loved going back the world of wine that Tessa created! Like most of her books it is full of humor and real and relatable human emotions. Would expect nothing less from Tessa Bailey!

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Tessa Bailey’s romance books are absolutely exquisite and this book was no exception. She writes with a deeply profound and insightful understanding and portrayal of people that never ceases to amaze me. Here too the storytelling skills are unparalleled; the romance exceptionally entertaining and had me enthralled through and through.

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"Unfortunately Yours" by Tessa Bailey is an absolute delight from start to finish, blending humor, heart, and sizzling chemistry into a perfect romantic comedy. Bailey's witty writing style shines as she crafts a story that is equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and irresistibly sweet.

The premise of two sworn enemies forced to work together sets the stage for a series of hilarious mishaps and steamy encounters. The banter between the protagonists crackles with electricity, keeping readers eagerly turning the pages to see what antics they'll get up to next.

What sets "Unfortunately Yours" apart is its depth of emotion beneath the humor. Bailey deftly explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of love to heal old wounds. The characters are wonderfully flawed and relatable, making their journey towards happily ever after all the more satisfying.

From the quirky supporting cast to the charming small-town setting, every aspect of "Unfortunately Yours" is finely crafted to create an immersive reading experience. While the romance sizzles, it's the genuine emotional connection between the characters that truly steals the show.

Fans of romantic comedies won't want to miss "Unfortunately Yours." Tessa Bailey has delivered a five-star gem that will leave readers swooning, laughing, and reaching for their own happily ever after.

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This book flew to my list of top five Tessa Bailey books of all time. It has literally everything I love: it’s hate to love, but the hero is clearly in love with the heroine and even when he’s frustrated by her wants for her to be happy and safe and respected; it’s a relationship of convenience where they both had a chance to back out and still achieve their goals, but decided they wanted to give the other person a chance, it has a danger bang, and it’s got classic Tessa Bailey spice.

I know I’ve stood on my author growth soapbox before with Tessa, but allow me to hop up one more time - as a longtime TB reader who’s been through most of her back catalog, I love to see fingerprints of her earlier work that really work for me (namely an alpha hero in a love/hate relationship with the heroine who still respects the fuck out of her) with some updates. Everyone in this book feels fleshed out, nuanced, and ready to be a good partner. I loved it, and I can’t wait to revisit August and Natalie again and again.

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This wasn't my favorite of Tessa Bailey's, sadly. I thought the premise was fun and definitely had potential, but it just didn't do it for me! It may just be my head space at the moment, but I may try this again someday when I'm in the mood.

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Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. Anytime I see a Tessa Bailey book I know I'm committed to doing nothing else for 2 days! I enjoyed Unfortunately Yours! 4 easy stars for me!

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I sadly believe Tessa Bailey is just one of those authors that are hit and miss for me. I really loved the fix it up series but this series just felt meh. I wasn't wowed or intrigued. I also do not like this idea of a rich girl secretly not being rich bc she doesnt have access to her trust fund. It is just not something that is appealing to me. I really am interested in future Tessa Bailey but I might be more picky and pick her up from my library.

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I mean it’s Tessa bailey will I ever not immediately pick it up? You know me I’m a sucker for a man in uniform so I was really excited for this one! Wasn’t a big fan of the first in the series but loved this one

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I like Tessa Bailey as a person and as an author. I wish more time was taken with this story and it had more depth and thought

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I enjoyed this book more than I expected. I have a few friends who are huge fans of this author which encouraged me to give her a try. The book was very enjoyable. Because I’ve never read from this author before I was not sure what to expect but I had a great time. The main characters really pulled me in and there was not one thing that made me upset

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A sexy marriage for convenience...sign me up. I loved this books. Overall such a fun, quick read. I loved the characters in this book, I felt like they were so relatable and welcoming. This book has all the great feels.

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Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book! The title and this beautiful cover drew me in and i was excited to read this book! I will be recommending this book to others for readers advisory.

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