I have said it a million times, but second chance is my absolute favorite. Molly and Seth dated in high school, until she broke his heart and they haven’t spoke since. Now it’s their 15 year reunion and they are seated together at the same table…
Seth is the epitome of sunshine, he is so happy and optimistic, I loved his character so much. Molly is the exact opposite of him and a total self sabotager. But their chemistry and banter are so fun and endearing. They make a bet about various couples at the reunion and what the state of their relationships will be in five years.
This is Katelyn’s debut, and I absolutely love it! I enjoyed the timeline, and getting to know the characters. There is so much emotion in this book, and so many hilarious moments, I couldn’t stop listening. Speaking of, Tim Paige and Christine Lakin narrate the audiobook, and I cannot say enough good things. They added so much personality into the mix, and gave epic performances. I highly recommend listening to the audio.
If you like:
🍃Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine
🤍Second Chance
☀️High School Sweethearts
🤍Will They/Won’t They
🍃Mutual Pining
🤍Witty Banter
☀️Spice
🤍Dual POV
Then you will love this one! Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC!

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I like messy “unlikable” characters and this pair is a nice opposites-attract/ second chance romance set up. She is averse to emotional intimacy and sabotages relationships that get too serious. He wears his heart on his sleeve and is in love with the idea of soul mates and a HEA.

Unfortunately, I think I like the concept of this one more than the actual execution. Maybe it's the writing. Maybe it's that the author's brand of humor doesn't really mesh with my own. There were some great moments but often those felt overshadowed by a lot of minutiae that I didn’t really find interesting.

Regarding the audiobook specifically- I enjoyed both narrators. They were lively and kept the listener engaged.

Also, a random thought: I do feel like there should be content warnings listed for Covid19 and discussions of pandemic traumas. It plays a large enough role in the plot that I think it warrants a CW. (It was a jump scare right around the 40% mark)

*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review*

4/5 Stars! Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this audiobook of Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle narrated by Christine Lakin and Tim Paige.

LOVE!!! This is my first book by this author and it was really cute. The narrators did a fantastic job (and I LOVE multiple narrators in audiobooks) and they played the characters very well. I thought I would've been annoyed of Seth but he rubbed off on me and is just a lovable guy. Granted, there were times where you can get annoyed because feelings don't want to be talked about and Molly and Seth being available when the other wasn't, it was a headache. I can see how some may think it was a toxic relationship to just walk away from, but they were just emotional unavailable when the other was ready to be vulnerable. Funny how life plays and teaches you when to just give in to love! haha.

The story was very cute and quick to follow. I enjoyed it and will be on the lookout for this author's other books. This was definitely a RomCom and I don't regret it. It did leave me in a good mood and got some ranchy scenes! haha. Again, great jobs to the narrators!

What I enjoyed about his RomCom:
- Dual POV between the male/female main characters
- Second chance at love trope
- Optimist vs. Pessimist in love
- Slow burn
- The banter! I really enjoyed the snarky sense of humor.
- The narrators

What I didn't care for:
- Very descriptive open door scenes
- Overuse of crude language

Overall, I enjoyed this one. I really like audiobooks that use two narrators for the male and female characters.There were some points while listening where I rolled my eyes because it seemed too unbelievable, but it IS a romcom, so you kind of expect that. 😂
Personally, I'd just prefer a cleaner version.

Thank you, NetGalley and MacMillan Audio, for the ALC and opportunity to provide an honest review.

This was a really good debut book. I absolutely loved Christine Lakin and Tim Paige narrating this audiobook. They kept me entertained through this book. This story take place over a span of time so it's not something that happens fast. I think Seth and Molly were well written characters. Molly had trauma from her past so she feels like she doesn't deserve love. She had a lot to work through throughout this book. I’m I This book did have me laughing out loud and blushing at times from the spice! I had a good time listening to this book and look forward to the next book by Katelyn. I would recommend this book if your looking for beach read vibes!!


Thank You NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to this ARC for my honest opinion.

Adored reading "Just Some Stupid Love Story!!"

Enjoyed the duel POV over multiple years as you watched the character grow individually and as a couple. Could not stop listening to this book and need to know the ending!

Such a fun title for such a fun read! This one gave me all the feels and I loved the dual POV. It was great to hear both Molly’s and Seth’s perspectives and I really enjoyed their chemistry and banter. I always appreciate a good second chance story and this was really well done. Opposites attract plus some steam were added bonuses! Definitely want to read more by this author.

I absolutely adored "Just Some Stupid Love Story" by Katelyn Doyle! The reunion of high school sweethearts Molly Marks, a cynical rom-com writer, and Seth Rubinstein, a hopeless romantic divorce attorney, takes an unexpected and hilarious turn as they bet on the romantic fates of their classmates. The dual POV narration by Christine Lakin and Tim Paige brings the story to life with perfect banter, tension, and sweet moments. The five-year timeline and the “will they or won’t they” dynamic kept me hooked from start to finish. This debut rom-com is perfect for fans of opposites attract and second chance romances. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

The reunion of high school sweethearts takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves caught up in a hilarious betting game on the romantic fates of their fellow classmates and they navigate their own rekindled romance.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the arc!

Narrators Christine Lakin and Tim Paige lend their voices to Molly Marks and Seth Rubinstein, our main characters in this can’t miss, dual-POV debut rom-com written by Katelyn Doyle.

Molly Marks is a rom-com screenwriter who doesn’t believe in love. Seth Rubinstein is a divorce attorney who’s desperate to find his soul mate. These high school sweethearts reconnect after 15 years at their high school reunion and strike up a bet about the future of the relationships of 5 couples, including the two of them. Seth predicts that in 5 years, they’ll be back together. Molly laughs it off. Seth has 5 years to have the last laugh.

The story follows them both through the next 5 years, and it will have you wondering will they or won’t they? (While pulling for Seth to finally win her over!)

The writing is everything you want in a rom-com - great banter, tension, laughs, sweet moments, and some drama! Perfect for readers who love opposites attract and second chance lovers.

The audio was an easy and enjoyable listen. Great writing and great performances by the narrators!

Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle is going to be one of the top beach reads of the Summer. If you are someone who needs a smooth sailing, easy-peazy third act, this might not be for you, but it is such a great read.
Romcom screenwriter Molly Marks thinks she knows everything about romance; it's formulaic and a great money-maker, but it is not something that exists in the real world.
Divorce attorney Seth Rubinstein believes in soulmates even though his first love, Molly Marks broke his heart and never looked back as soon as high school ended.
After spending the night of their 15 year high school reunion making out in the sand and then waking up in Seth's hotel room, the former couple makes a bet. They'll pick 5 couples and whoever correctly predicts the state of the couples' relationships at their 20rh reunion wins. The terms:best out of 5 wins and the 5th couple... is the two of them. Katelyn Doyle's dual point-of-view story takes place in parts over the course of those five years.
With dual narration, Tim Paige and Christine Lakin set the pace of the audiobook for maximum "will they/won't they" dramatic effect. Overall, Katelyn Doyle's debut novel was well worth the nailbiting.

** spoiler alert ** Loved! I listened to this book in one sitting!

Although the summary of the book relates it to fans of Emily Henry.. I didn't truly expect it to be this heavy. I sometimes find Emily Henry books to be too descriptive and metaphoric. Another similarity.. LACK OF COMMUNICATION!!! I really enjoyed the writing style of this author --- descriptive but to the point most of the time. Our main character, Molly, clearly had childhood trauma from her parents divorce but it was addressed as necessary and not dwelled on unless building on the plot (AKA Seth & her). I wish we had gotten some of Molly & Seth from high school to see their dynamic then.

Overall, a frustratingly wholesome book. I was so upset half the time - they wouldn't communicate or it was the "wrong" time for one of them. The summary doesn't do the actual plot justice.. I wouldn't agree that Seth was trying to prove to Molly he was the one for five years.. more like a few days after the reunion and then once they finally got back together after their friend's wedding. Molly equally had feelings that were obviously expressive and picked up on by her friends and Seth. Molly knew right after the reunion that she had unresolved feelings for Seth. I'll give the girl this.. she did tell him and he was like "Oh, I'm actually seeing someone else." ... So, I felt the girls inability to own up to her feelings after that. I loved that at the end Seth wasn't too hard on her.

Also, let's not forget.. the COVID timelines... amazing, I have yet to read a book that implemented the pandemic into the plot. It was done very well :)

Molly is a rom-com writer who doesn't believe in romance or love. Seth is a divorce attorney who believes in love and happy endings. They were high school sweethearts until Molly ghosted to Seth. They find themselves seated together at their 15th high school reunion and after a few drinks...

I have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed it, I felt it dragged, I was sucked in and fully invested, then I thought it would never end, etc. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narrations but hoped that things would feel as if they were happening faster.

What I enjoyed was Seth's positivity, his faith in love, his vulnerability, and his outlook on life. I also enjoyed the banter between Molly and Seth. It took me some time to decide how I felt about Molly. She is a pessimist who self-sabotages a lot in this book. I do appreciate that she acknowledges her anxiety and the reason for the self-sabotage. This was a nice touch in the book. I also enjoyed getting both main character's POVs.

4.5 STARS! I absolutely loved this audiobook. Reading the description you have a good idea of what to expect. What I wasn't expecting was top tier banter and realistic problems. There were moments of frustration yet with the background I could understand their actions. I, also, appreciated that you could see that the issues were being worked on. The FMC being the grump and the MMC being the sunshine is one of my all time favorite tropes. I honestly couldn't put this down and finished it in one day. With great narrators and a fun and interesting storyline I found myself smiling throughout.

I received a copy of this audiobook from NetGalley, but this did not affect my review.

Hollywood rom-com writer Molly is cynical when it comes to true love. At her high school reunion, she hooks up with former sweetheart Seth, a hopeless romantic. They make a bet: predict the fate of five couples over the next five years, including themselves. Can Seth prove Molly wrong and rekindle their love?

What a brilliant debut! This is one of the best books I’ve read all year. I laughed until I couldn’t breathe. Molly and Seth are wonderful—so different and yet perfect together. Molly is smart and sharp, while Seth is a darling cinnamon roll. The novel is fun and heartbreaking and incredibly satisfying.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

The yearning and chemistry between Molly Marks and Seth Rubinstein is the best thing I’ve read in 2024. I’m not typically one to enjoy second chance romances. I’m especially not one to root for a couple who clearly cannot stay together after trying a few times. BUT Molly Marks and Seth are the exception. This romcom was perfect. When I read “for fans of Emily Henry” is the book blurb, I thought there’s no way, I am the number one Emily Henry fan. Turns out I am now the newest Katelyn Doyle fan. The way Katelyn wrote each scenario where these two characters ended up in the same place for a decade and had the perfect amount of angst, wanting, fighting, loving, arguing, lust, but also holding such a high respect for each other, was absolutely perfect! There definitely is some spice in here but it just makes this book even better. I loved how covid time period was also in this story line. It truly is something the whole world can relate to and it did make these characters feel that much more real. UGGHHH I loved every second of this long time coming love story. If you can’t tell by now, I can ramble on forever and highly recommend this book. It is the perfect love beach read for anyone, but specifically a young professional women who can relate to having her shit together, can stand the current dating scene, tired of going to weddings, and who is convinced they will never find there soul mate. (I may or may not be speaking from experience)…

I received the audio book from NetGalley. The dual narration by Christine Lakin and Tim Paige was great! I was literally laughing out loud!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an arc of Just Some Stupid Love Story!

I was able to read this Ebook, but the audiobook made the book even more enjoyable. I love the narrators that they chose for the characters and it really connected me with the book. I definitely can see this one being super popular!

This was okay! I usually like second-chance romances but couldn't really get into this one. I felt for Molly dealing with her absent father and could see how that played into her experience in her own relationships. Otherwise I've just been enjoying other romances more lately!

Marked as DNF on 5/3/24 @ 8% | I tried to get into this twice but I just couldn’t handle either main character. The FMC was so dead set on being miserable and the MMC was so like an actual golden retriever in human form. I get the author was trying to go grumpy x sunshine but it was wayyyyy too extreme so much so that I couldn’t handle either one.

I didn’t get the timeline and how they were at their 15th high school reunion and were making references to things that didn’t quite line up.

So I really didn’t like this at all and decided to DNF so I went to look up reviews.
1 - this takes place some years in the past and apparently has many covid references and it’s a sort of the book. Nah. Hard pass. But that’s probably why some of the references didn’t line up.
2 - reviews said it was fairly spicy and eh, not for me
3 - I just plain didn’t want these two to end up together unless they changed, which it doesn’t sound like they really did at all

Can we just stop writing books where the MCs hate love? Molly was so anti love and she write romcom movies. Har har har this has also been the plot of like 4 romcoms recently. I’ve had enough. I’m also so over enemies to lovers where they don’t believe in love and are actively angry. This worked for other people but it was definitely not gonna work for me.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio & NetGalley for the chance to read this one. Sorry it wasn’t for me! I actually really do love Christine Lakin and was sad not to continue her narration.

This is my first time reading Katelyn Doyle’s work and I can honestly say I really enjoyed it! The voice for the FMC was perfect and I loved the way Molly was written. I found it very easy to relate to her character especially when thinking about my younger self. The irony of a rom-com screen writer who doesn’t believe in fairytale endings was simply hilarious. It was refreshing to read a romance where the MMC was a hopeless romantic.

The baseball game scenes were cute and fun. Chapter 38 was absolutely heartbreaking, the voice actors really put their emotions into that one! “If you ever find yourself hosting an event that requires renting a white tent…” just trust me, remember this quote from the first sentence and love every bit of this 5 year ride you’re about to go on.

Thank you to NetGalley, Katelyn Doyle, and Macmillan Audio books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.