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This extended preview was soooo good!!! I can't wait to read the full book. I always love Helena's romantic comedies, and I also love when she throws in some more serious storylines. which she has definitely done here. I'm excited read the full book and get to see what happens next for Kaitlyn and Daxton!

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Interesting start to story,was a little difficult to elicit any romantic spark except for some fandom between the protagonists when they first met.As the book goes on though you see a change in emotions and now I'm anxious to finish the novel.Good read so far.

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I only got a preview of this book, but I will definitely be finishing it once it comes out. My only disappointment is that I have to wait two months to finish. If you like romcom books, this is definitely for you!

In the preview Dax experiences some major life changes, and hopefully they cause him grow up a bit. Kailyn is a nervous fan-girl that's trying to let go of a grudge while keeping it all together. I can't wait to see how these two characters develop through the story and where they end up. I will will update my review once I've read the entire book.

Thank You Netgalley for a preview of this book

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I read the extended preview of Meet Cute. Meet Cute is a romantic comedy about a former childhood actor, Daxton Hughes and a former fan girl, Kailyn Flowers. The two share an embarrassing moment - well embarrassing moment for the fan girl - their first day of law school. Soon the two become friends and rivals until one betrays the other. Eight years later, Daxton needs legal help from Kailyn. He has become legal guardian of his teenage sister and is in over his head. Can Kailyn put her bias aside to help her former friend?

I must confess that this is the first time reading the author’s work and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I went in with a clear mind and was pleasantly surprised when I began reading the Prologue. It was brilliant. I didn’t expect to laugh out loud so quickly. I had tears in my eyes! The rest of the preview has me really intrigued....a childhood actor who becomes a guardian of a teenager, a fan girl with a reluctant crush, an aunt who is acting suspicious and a conniving boss.....There’s so many ways this could play out. A definite three star rating with potential to be way more. I look forward to reading the rest when Meet Cute releases.

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Helena Hunting can always be trusted to write sweet and funny reads, and Meet Cute is no exception. Kailyn, an attorney, met Daxton back in law school. An actor in his youth, Daxton has been the star of many of Kailyn’s daydreams, and she embarasses herself fangirling over him when they meet. Over time, they become friendly rivals in law school, competing for grades. But when Daxton betrays Kailyn’s trust, she closes her heart to him.

When Kailyn and Daxton unexpectedly reconnect 5 years later, sparks fly. Can these two work through past issues to create a future together? Meet Cute has a great friends to enemies to lovers feel to it, and while there are some heavy topics addressed in the book, there is also a lot of humor and a light-hearted feel.

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The prologue didn’t especially grab me, but I like the prospect of a friendly rivals history - I’d like to read more of that if there are flashbacks. The extended preview seemed to suggest there wouldn't be much more of that unless Daxton does end up moving to Kailyn's firm.

Felix's discussion with Daxton about the accident seemed really forced. Why would he be the one to do it? Wouldn't the police call first and say they needed to speak to him? How would they know to go to his work?

I did find it odd that everyone thinks Daxton's not going to be able to take care of his sister — he is her brother, and he is 17 years older than her, it’s not like he’d be completely incapable. Linda is obviously in it for the money - that's obvious from the start, but good hinting that she's weird in the writing.

I had no other criticisms, it was an enjoyable read and great writing, I look forward to reading the book when it's out.

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I need to read Meet cute! Like, right now!!
For someone who hasn't read the book, I adored this extended preview. Daxton and Kailyn are gonna have an awesome chemistry. I can feel it. Counting days till I get to read the whole book!

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I'm beginning to have a thing for extended previews because color me intrigued and this short snippet had me asking questions of what next? Would Dax step up? Would Kailyn let go of the grudge she's been holding and what next for both of them?
Thanks Netgalley for the snippet, now, for hopeless romantics like me, can we have the full story please?

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This totally had me at 'Your eyes are pretty too.'

A totally adorable, and cringe-worthily believable take on fangirling in front of your crush gives way to sparkling banter and heaps of sexual tension. When the story takes a darker turn, and the hero is left responsible for bringing up his teenage sister, I knew it was going to have a gutsier side too.

I can't wait to read more :)

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So much is packed into the first few chapters included in this preview!

My emotions felt like they were on a rollercoaster. I laughed and smiled a lot at Kailyn and Daxton's meet cute, felt curious about their falling out and meeting again years later, and had my heart break a bit when Daxton became his sister's guardian.

There are a number of fun details that Helena Hunting throws in like Kailyn's mug that features the character Daxton played on a popular tv show years ago.

I cannot wait to see what happens next!

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I’ve read a few of Helena Hunting’s books and enjoyed them, and judging from this excerpt I‘ll like this one too. Now I’m really looking forward to reading the book when it’s released.

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This story is adorable. I was so excited that I got a chance to read the sample of Meet Cute for Netgalley and this contemporary romance did not disappoint in the slightest! From the very chapter I connected with Kailyn our heroine and felt the second hand embarrassment that came with all of her run ins with the famous Daxton Hughes. This sample is only the first four chapters, but hot damn did I swoon HARD with each of them. I love a Hero who will do anything for family, and I love a heroine that knows what she wants. I really just need the entire book in my hands right this moment. My heart needs answers.

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I was really getting into this story when bam it ended! I love Helena’s writing style and humour. This book has a good start that you immediately love the main characters sass. I can not wait to read the rest of this story and find out what happens.

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This was a great teaser for Helena Hunting's new book Meet Cute! I've read a few of Ms Hunting's books and have always loved her writing style. This book started off great and I can't wait to read the rest of it. Thank you to the publisher, Forever, for giving me an opportunity to read the first few chapters!

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Amazing first chapters. I am dying to see how the book will continue. But the release date is so far away. Thank you for the chance to read this extended preview. I loved it. Helena rocks!!

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I guess I've always associated "meet cute" with "insta-love" so I was suprised to find that this wasn't the case in this book. I love that both of the main characters here appear to have well developed back stories and their own solid friendships. I'm really enjoying the writing style and can't wait to pick up the full book. this extended preview just made me even more excited about it!

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Daxton was the celebrity Kailyn had a huge crush on as a pre-teen and teenager.
On her first day of law school, Kailyn has a meet cute with Daxton. He crashes into her while he’s playing sports and she’s listening to a podcast, both totally distracted. When Kailyn recognizes him, she starts gushing “I love you!”
This gets even more awkward when they wind up in class together, he’s going into entertainment law.

Flash forward five years, they run into each other again when Daxton comes in with his parents to set up a trust fund for his sister.
Kailyn thinks Daxton is a jerk now because she thinks he sabotaged her standing in law school.

Then a devastating accident brings Daxton back to Kailyn’s law firm.

This was an extended preview, not a full edition of the book. It’s got good potential. I like the characters already and I’d like to read the rest of this story :)

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In Meet Cute by Helena Hunting, Kailyn literally runs into Daxton Hughes, a former teen actor, on the first day of law school While they maintain a friendly relationship throughout the next few years of school, he ends up betraying her trust to get ahead. Five years later, he's back in her life as the sole guardian for his 13-year-old sister and he needs Kailyn's help.

This first look was fantastic! The story seems really interesting and unique and I was immediately sucked in to these characters' lives. I can't wait to read the whole book in April!

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5 stars
I can't wait for this full book to come out. Fingers crossed I am granted the wish to et this book! I love Helena Hunting!!

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This preview is perfect. It leaves you wanting more 100%, It was well written (like all of Helena Hunting's books).
Kailyn runs into Daxton (yes, literally) at law school. Her massive crush for her childhood movie star quickly dies when he takes the top spot at school. Her crush quickly turns to hate!
5 years later, who walks into Kailyn's office but Daxton and his parents. Kailyn has to put these differences aside and work together.
Based on this preview, I have high expectations and can't wait for the book to come out.
Thank you to netgalley for providing this ARC for an honest review

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