First of all I love this cover! Second of all this book is a straight up love letter to Chicago and I love that. Just like New York is not just a setting but a character in Sex and the City the same can be said for Chicago in this book!
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Sisters, Hannah and Libby are struggling with their business. They need a comeback, just as Chicago came back from the Great Fire. Every Chicagoan knows about Mrs. O’Leary’s cow! (Great comparison @alibradybooks )
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They get just the push they need when a new potential client put them to the test. Self help Guru, Lou challenges them to complete a 12 week challenge before she considers signing with them. This challenge pushes both women out of their comfort zone in ways they never expected. This was an enjoyable one and will be the perfect read by the pool this summer!

Huge thank you to @berkleypub @berittalksbooks @thephdivabooks @dg_reads and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
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This body positive, sisterly bond, family business aspect with all things chi-cah-goh.....was just what I need to cleanse my summer semester impending finals palate.

Not only is the writing on point but the feels are pulled all out of ya as you find what these sisters will do to truly make their way.

Sigh. I just adore Ali Brady writer duo and this was such a fantastic debut! Thank you Berkley for the opportunity to read this eArc. It took me a bit to get to it, but once I started I could not stop..

I wanted to read something a little more lighthearted and while it hit the mark as it is not a thriller, this one was a little deeper than I expected. I really liked the message to experience life to its fullest all wrapped up in a less serious book.

Crush your comfort zone was a cute way to name the test the sisters are put through. While the two sisters are struggling a little in life, I like that no matter what happens their bond keeps them together. Their love and support are apparent through the read. Told in alternating POVs of the sisters makes it so the reader not only gets their view of themselves, but how others see them too.

I liked both of the sisters and loved their journey. How they both grew in unexpected ways and came out better in the end in ways they could not have fathomed. I love that the romance was balanced with their personal journeys. I was a fan of the sisters and rooted for them to crush their goals.

Since this is my first Ali Brady book, I will need to go back and read The Beach Trap. This is the perfect book if you want a little more to go with your romance.

I really enjoyed The Comeback Summer! I especially appreciated the plus size/body positivity representation. I felt like it was accurately described, but also done so delicately. I loved the relationship between the sisters and how they were forced to face their fears alone but also together in order to save the family business.

I am not a huge RomCom fan but Ali Brady got me with last year’s The Beach Trap, so I was hoping lightening would strike twice and grabbed The Comeback Summer. I’m so glad I did! I loved this tale of sisters working together to create happiness for themselves and each other.

Both sisters are forced out of their comfort zone while trying to save their family’s fledgling PR firm. As they move through the summer trying to better themselves and their business, the sisters are forced to examine if they truly believe in the values that they hold so dear. Of course, there are some dreamy guys along the way to spice up the story a bit.

This is the second book that I have read by this author duo. This book is set in Chicago and shares the perspectives of 2 sisters that are trying to save their failing family business. There is romance and family elements in this book and I can't wait to read more by them.

Omg I f*ckin LOVED this booooook!!!

What a feel good book about two codependent sisters trying to get out of their comfort zones. AND with a little bit of romance on the side 😉 I absolutely adored every character in this book. It had the right amount of ease, fun, and seriousness. Some of the parts were tough to read, especially with Libby being insecure about her weight and not being good enough because story of my life. But it also felt very motivating and I cheered for her and Hannah to break free from their comfort zones.

I can’t wait to read their next book!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

I loved the positive body image, sisterhood & element of self help this book incorporated. There were lots of funny and sweet moments.

Ultimately, this book is a bit forgettable. I don’t know that there was a lot of uniqueness, and there was so much going on it felt like nothing was covered adequately or with enough depth.

what a precious and fun read!! i am always so thankful to netgalley for giving me access to books before they come out. this was such an enjoying read! you should definitely check it out when it comes out!!!

Wonderful wonderful wonderful! This writing duo doesn’t fail to entertain with engaging characters, clever banter, and great relationships! Such an enjoyable read, with a challenge to get out of our comfort zone. I will be coming back to these authors again and again.

Ahhh this book was so cute!

But also - how does such a cute read also feel like it's relatable, and inspirational, and can someone get me a Lou in my life immediately, please?!

I loved that this was like a love story of sisters. About being who they are together - as coworkers, sisters, and best friends - but also being their best selves individually - as the unique and strong women they both are. So incredibly different but both so intelligent and charismatic in their own rights - and equally fun to cheer on as they grow out of their comfort zones.

And bonus... those comfort zones involve super dreamy guys too :)

Who hasn't felt comfortable in their lives while also feeling a bit stuck and uninspired? This story made me feel like I want to take some risks and kick my comfort zones butt. And to me - that's the best kind of story.

This cover whisks you right to the beach, doesn’t it? I loved the newest summer book by Ali Brady just as much as their debut from last summer, The Beach Trap. The Comeback Summer is about Hannah and Libby, two sisters who run a family PR agency that’s struggling.

Help comes in the form of Lou, but in order to gain her help, Hannah and Libby have to do get out of their comfort zones and complete personalized challenges. For Hannah, she has to go on twelve first dates. 😱 And Libby has to compete in an obstacle course.

Things are progressing with the challenges until they aren’t… Some monkey wrenches are tossed into the mix… Will Libby and Hannah be able to come back together and save their family business?

This was SO good. I loved it even more than The Beach Trap. The dynamics between the sisters and also the challenges added so many fun elements. It reminded me a little of a few favorite movies. The messages are thoughtful and inspirational. I know I already said it but this book was fun… and full of heart. A delightful must-read for summer.

I received a gifted copy.

This was a fun summer read. I enjoyed the two sisters POV and the separate (but connected) storylines. I enjoyed the comfort zone challenge - it actually seemed really realistic in today's self help trends. The romances were a little flat for me, but I’m not sure if I could put my finger on what exactly or why. I really enjoyed the fun banter and great little bookish references (BOTM!).

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for a copy to read and review.

This was such a good book! This is my first book by this author duo, but it certainly won’t be my last. Sister drama isn’t my favorite, but this was done so well. I really loved watching these sisters so things out of their comfort zone, and watching them grow. I think it’s so important for us to do things out of our comfort zone more often. I also loved how there was romance in this story as well. If you’re a fan of sisterhood, coming of age, romance, and dual POV, you will enjoy this one. I recommend checking it out!

Thank you Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

CRUSH YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Libby and Hannah are sisters who inherited a PR firm from their late grandmother. They had a difficult family situation growing up and really depend on each other. They have been struggling with the business, losing clients and not knowing how to make ends meet. A hail Mary client appears, but the business comes with a catch, they must complete a 12 week challenge to get out of their comfort zones. For Libby this means challenging herself physically and training, then competing in a race at the end of the 12 weeks. While Hannah is to challenge herself emotionally and socially and go on 12 dates with 12 guys over the weeks. They both agree to help each other out with the challenges, Libby will set up the dates and pre chat with the guys for Hannah, and Hannah will plan a training schedule and train with Libby to get her ready. Things don't go as planned for either of them but it may push them to finally reevaluate what makes them happy and what is holding them back.

This was really fun. I always enjoy myself with these types of books of women getting out of their comfort zone and finding their happiness. It was nothing mid blowing or new but I had a good time and would read from this writing duo in the future.

"𝘈 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘨𝘦."

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 by writing duo Ali Brady isn't your typical romance. Yes, sisters Hannah and Libby both have romantic subplots, but this book is really about the women falling back in love with themselves.

After the death of their beloved grandmother, the sisters take over her PR firm and commit to a 12-step "Crush Your Comfort Zone" self-help program in the hopes of wooing a big client. The story touches on so many important topics like body image, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and family expectations, and the Jewish rep is fantastic. I loved the alternating POVs and the CYCZ program prompts that made me think about pushing my boundaries more right along with Hannah and Libby. If you're searching for the perfect summer read, look no further - this one has drama, love, sisterhood, great banter and even some steam.

Thanks to Berkley Publishing for the copy to review.

I enjoyed reading Ali Brady's previous book, so I knew that I might like this book as well. But unfortunately, I had mixed feelings about this book. Before I go into my mixed feelings, I will say that it contains some spoilers in the book, so avoid it if you don’t want any spoilers. 

I did warn you, but let’s get into my mixed feelings about The Comeback Summer by Ali Brady.

First, I had problems with the sister's interactions. I understand that siblings can be difficult or different from each other since I have a few sisters. But the bond between these two in the beginning doesn’t state a sisterly bond, it’s more of a mother-daughter situation. And that’s more of an issue between them because the older siblings are always trying to take care of the younger sibling, as parents would do. And that creates an issue between them.

Second, I find the second sibling a tad annoying at times. I kept trying to understand her, but I just could not deal with the second sibling. She was so annoyed about the changes. I understand she may find it difficult at first, but changes are necessary. Nothing can ever be the same; things evolve.

Third, the constant challenges in this book were a bit too much for me. I understand that if characters want to change something in their lives, it’s alright. But one shouldn’t have to constantly change everything about themselves. These challenges should reflect themselves, not constantly change all of their good qualities.

With all of these feelings I had toward the book, I really didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. That’s the problem I have when I have high expectations for upcoming books. It’s best to set the bar low, so I won’t be disappointed.

I participated in an early read book group program for this novel. Confession—it's not my typical style of book. Filled with lots of cuteness, younger characters, and flashbacks to high school years, the novel was a bit sweet for my taste.

The romcom centers around two creative sisters, who are struggling to save the company they inherited from their grandmother. The sisters accept a 12-week challenge, from a potential client, to step out of their comfort zones. If they successfully complete the challenge, the client will help the sisters save their public relations firm.

Until our group met over Zoom with the authors, I did not realize Ali Brady was two people! I loved that two authors combined forces to write a seamless book—I absolutely could not tell where one author stopped and the other began. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with the authors, and their personalities made me like the book more!

This was such a heartwarming novel about sisters. I loved it! I have sisters and have shared many ups and downs with them. Great read!

Hannah and Libby are sisters who have one goal this summer. That is to save their grandmother's business that they some how destroyed in a very short time. The PR agency is losing lots of clients and the ladies can not figure out why. Its almost hopeless until a PR guru offers to save the business with one ask. Its a big ask to. The girls have to take a 12 week Course called "Crush Your Comfort Zone" program. Both girls are not into crushing their goals. They'd much rather ignore them and call it a day.
This was such a great portrayal of sisterly love. I loved the dynamics both sisters brought to the storyline. During the course of this challenge, Hannah has to help Libby with her tasks and vice versa. The banter between the two was simply incredible.
The Comeback Summer is the perfect beach read. So get your beach blanket, an umbrella,snacks and some drinks and get your tan on with this captivating read.