This was a fun and entertaining book. Even though the plot was just OK, I believe the author really pulled of the small Scottish town vibes. I almost packed my bags to travel there and get to know that scenery.

Go for it if you like friends to lovers, small town, scottish vibes and animals.

This is just the book I needed- full of fun characters and situations, with a bit of light angst, nothing too involved. It will make a great summer read.

There is enough Scottish vocabulary to add realism, but not so much that an American reader is left puzzled. The Scottish landscape described makes me want to visit.

This is a first novel for the author. I would like to have more polished point of view- the multiple pov’s were a little jarring although they added welcome content. I think there was plenty of character backstory, but perhaps not enough development. At the end of the book, I’m satisfied with the conclusion, but I can’t explain how anyone except Chloe changed and grew as a character. Yes, the main character decided to take a chance on romance and she liked the town, but that’s not really growth. This could have been written in a way that helped her to realize things about herself, but it didn’t really.

I look forward to reading more from this author. The entire book held my interest. This author has the touch! Her next books will hopefully be even better!

This was the cutest "feel-good" romance set in the Scotland. Small town, countryside, animals and romance. This was such a quick read too! Short Chapters which made you want to get that next chapter in and continue reading!

The characters were cute, funny at times and a lovely pick me up book. By the end of the book, I was hoping for the best and the book didn't disappoint. Cute, Fun & thrilling!

Thank you @netgalley and publishers for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I liked the setting of the cute Scottish town. The characters were annoying and unlikeable though and I'm not a fan of books that switch through so many different POVs. It makes it hard to stay interested in the story because it bounces around so much. The story was also a bit predictable. But I appreciate the opportunity to read and review.

Holly Anderson thought she'd struck the jackpot with a great placement with a large modern veterinary practice in Berkshire, but then there was a problem and instead she's been sent to Eastercraig, a small fishing village in the Scottish Highlands, for a year to assist a bad-tempered old vet in his run-down practice. Holly was kicked in the head by a cow when she was training and has avoided large animal veterinary work ever since - how will she cope when half her practice will be farms?

Holly is just settling down on her first night in the beautiful renovated cottage which has been rented for her, having a luxurious bath, when she hears an intruder in the house. Her intruder turns out to be local man Greg Dunbar, slightly the worse for wear. Greg knows the cottage's owner and has frequently been allowed to stay overnight when tipsy, or visiting his brother who runs the family farm.

Holly can hardly believe the friendliness of the locals, the practice's veterinary nurse and receptionist both befriend her and take her to the pub on her first night, if only the chief vet Hugh were half as friendly, it seems like nothing she can do is right in his eyes.

Greg and Holly strike up a friendship, meeting every so often when Greg comes back to see his mother, although he and his brother Angus have had a falling-out and aren't on speaking terms. But with Greg's legal practice in Aberdeen and Holly only in Eastercraig for 12 months there doesn't seem to be time for anything more ...

I liked this, it was easy-going, fairly predictable, but a lovely sweet romance, perfect beach reading or even sitting by the fire with a mug of coffee and a packet of biscuits.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I struggled with this book. I didn’t particularly like any of the three main characters and they were all a little pathetic and immature.
The switching of POV wasn’t smooth and meant that none of these characters really got their story, there were gaps and inconsistencies for their plot lines which all seemed to reinforce my dislike for them.

I received this book as an ARC for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was a perfect mix of fluffy and deep. I really liked the chemistry between the two love interests and I highly recommend for this time of the year.

Mostly enjoyed this one. All three friends were a bit immature, whiny, and childish. Pretty surprising for adults. The ending was a bit predictable and stiff. I’m willing to try the other books in this series.

A really cute cosy town in Scotland that you really feel that you are in because the author uses all the dialogue ect you might except to hear with all the nuances you can only find in Scotland. Don't worry there's a glossary if you need it at the back of the book. Funny, joyous and utterly fun.

As a Scottish person myself, I enjoyed the correct use of some of the vernicular and terminology (don't worry, there's a glossary at the back if you need!).
I loved the cute cosy feel of the town, I could easily picture it being somewhere in Scotland away from the hussle and bustle.
I like the multiple POVs and the different intertwining storyline, and the characters are all interesting in their own unique ways.
And bonus points for the adorable animals!
I felt the story was missing something slightly, just that last spark seemed not quite there. But overall. Very enjoyable. Cute and cosy - perfect for a rainy day read

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC. The cover was just too cute. That's what drew me in. The book overall was OK. Too many POV's - which I did get confused along the way. Loved the small town setting but too many characters to keep track of. If the book focused on one couple it would've been a 5 star for me.

I so enjoyed the majority of this book, and the multiple storylines, but the ending felt so abrupt. The author built some great and interesting characters, and I was so invested in each of them. Where I'm having trouble is that the end felt so quick and glossed over. An epilogue would really help, but frankly a little more of the "happy times" at the end, would have made all the difference for me.

As one other quick note, I really enjoyed the story, but some of the vocabulary, could use a very brief explanation so all readers can understand without a Google search.

All in all, I enjoyed the plot and the characters, just give me a bit more on the ending!

I really enjoyed this. I absolutely adored Holly and Greg!! This was such a feel good Romance set in the Scottish Highlands. Absolutely perfect for laying out in the sun with.
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I loved this book, it warmed my heart. The book follow Holly, Chloe and Paolo who works at vet clinic. They are a charismatic and cutes, that is my favorite point of the book. The plot develop is slow but the romance and the family conflict are very realistic. It's a light reading.
Definitebly I'll follow Katy Turner.

Thank you for allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I absolutely LOVED this book! I’m a sucker for small town romances, especially set in Scotland, and this just absolutely had everything I was looking for!
For starters, I really liked all the characters, especially the main trio! I was equally invested in all three romance plots which I think is quite difficult to pull off. The banter between them didn’t feel cringey which I sometimes find in romances, it felt very lived in and genuine.
While the transitions between the POV’s was quite natural, personally I would have liked a bit more structure or clarity, either the chapter title would specify or there would be a clear change in style to indicate this.

But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the first page and finished it in two days!!!

Let’s just be friends by Katy Turner 4⭐️

i really liked the multiple perspectives because it give me a clue to like see the different characters and what they thought however it would have been useful to have a few more pages because the plot seemes kind of rushed at the end. we didn't see major things happen that had been built up to (e.g. angus and chloe finally going out). so while the multiple perspectives was useful, i think the plot and the development of the characters were downgraded as a result.

the non-romantic relationships in the novel were fun to see e.g. the friendships between paolo, holly and chloe, the fractured sibling bond between angus and greg, the boss-employee dynamic between hugh and holly. i think that hugh and holly's relationship needed a bit more developement because ratio of the nice moments between them and the not nice moments were drastically skewed.

what went well: multiple perspectives giving understanding, the non-romantic relationsips
even better if: developement!!!!!!! the plot, characters, everything needed just a bit more.

Considering this is Turners debut novel, this was incredibly well written and had me wanting more from chapter one!

I’m not usually a fan of slow burn (and this was INCREDIBLY slow burn!), but I loved this due to the focus on character development, multiple plot lines and pov’s and the gorgeous setting. The book felt so cozy and the ending was perfect.

This is a fairly quick read and great to get you out of a reading slump!

Thank you to Joffe Books for the e-arc.

"Let's Just Be Friends" is Katy Turner's first novel. Billed as a "perfect, feel-good romance", I was excited to read it! It centers around the small village of Eastercraig, Scotland and Holly's adventures there as a new vet. I really enjoyed reading about the scenery, the animals, and the side characters (esp. Paolo). However, Holly's supposed romance with Greg just fell flat for me. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two of them, and thought their connection wasn't very strong.

This book had a good idea of a storyline, but needs a little polish in the execution. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Katy Turner's writing is delightful, with vivid descriptions of the Scottish Highlands and a cast of characters that will make you smile. The chemistry between Holly and Greg is palpable, and their witty banter is both hilarious and endearing.

Overall, LET'S JUST BE FRIENDS is a delightful read that will leave you feeling uplifted and hopeful. If you're a fan of feel-good romantic comedies like Marian Keyes' novels, you won't be able to put this book down.

This book was a let down for me from the start. The blurb focus’s on Holly & Greg, but so many different people were introduced along the way that the story became messy. The character development felt extremely surface level, and I struggled to connect with any of the storylines. Overall, I was very underwhelmed with this title and felt it did not deliver on the expected plot.