I read this book early thanks to Net Galley.

This book was funny, romantic, and a new take on romance novels! I really enjoyed it,so much so that I immediately went out and got my first "Regency
Romance" book. The characters were fun, and I was pulled into the plot quickly. I hope this becomes a series! #ARC #NetGalley

This book is HILARIOUS! Gavin is a pro-baseball player and his marriage is on the rocks. His fellow ball players come up with an idea to read romance books in order to find out what women want and save Gavin's marriage. I found this book laugh out loud funny. I loved how much Gavin loved Thea and how hard he tried to win her back.

4.5 stars - What a hoot & unique book! You've got to give a high-five to the author & her interpretation of what men think about why women read romance novels. The characters (all of them) we engaging and the "bromance" club was quite funny. Gavin and Thea's marriage struggles are something anyone can relate to and the book approached it honestly. I cannot wait to read more by this author.

Okay, guys. Get ready for me to gush about The Bromance Book Club! There wasn't a thing I didn't love about it, so this one is going to be a fun review to write / read. I don't even think I can fit in everything I loved about it without giving you a play by play, so I'm going to try to break it down a bit. Here we go!

The writing: I am not one for third person narration, but it worked for me in this book. The transitions between points of view were smooth and there was all the emotion I normally only get from first person.

The characters: I really loved Gavin's character. He wasn't perfect. He had some hard truths to face in this book, but I loved how he was willing to do anything and everything to save his relationship with Thea. Thea was a little harder to love only because I wanted her to give into Gavin so much earlier. The reasons she didn't were important, though, and I liked how she also had some things to learn. The character development was great.

The story: I liked how real and raw the story felt. Gavin and Thea were married, had small children, and some of the possible issues that come with that. Gavin finding out that Thea had been faking it was the straw that broke the camel's back, but there was so much more to what was going on in their marriage. They had bigger issues to deal with.

Both Gavin and Thea needed to not only work on their marriage, but themselves as well. Thea needed to take a deeper look at herself. I could relate to some of Thea's thoughts and feelings. It's very easy to "lose yourself" when devoting all your time and energy to your children. I can see how it would be even more overwhelming when your partner travels most of the time for work. Gavin needed to listen to Thea and think about why he reacted to things the way he did. It was all so true to what happens in many marriages. I loved that.

Their family: Thea and Gavin's twin daughters were adorable! I love how they worked into what Gavin and Thea were going through. Thea's sister, Liv, also played an important part of this story. Her character was spot on. She resembled the friend or sister everyone has one of when going through a breakup. I also really liked Gavin's dad.

The Bromance Book Club: "But wait!" you say, "What about the book club?" The Bromance Book Club was such a clever thing to have in this story! I loved how Gavin was initiated and how these guys helped him out. It was funny and cool to read about these super successful men reading romance novels to understand their wives.

Overall: This book deserves all the hype it's getting. The Bromance Book Club was a delight to read. I basically read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. It was both adorable and heartbreaking at the same time. I loved every moment I spent with it. I am really hoping this book is the start to a series because I would love to read more set in this world. I found a new book to add to my favorites of 2019.

Great, quick, and fun summer read! Such a unique story line for a romance novel with great characters and a well developed main couple.

Pub date: Nov 5
4.5 This is a super funny contemporary romantic comedy with a great male character in Gavin (several others too - I can see spin offs, especially with Mack)! The complicated relationship issues that happen when not being honest in a marriage, with your spouse or yourself, was a bit sobering but it added that necessary tension. I laughed, I cried, and laughed some more. Highly recommended for those who love Christina Lauren and Helena Hunting.

A massive thank you to Berkley Romance for my early review copy of THE BROMANCE BOOK CLUB by Lyssa Kay Adams! This is one of my most highly anticipated releases of 2019 and I cannot tell you how ecstatic I was when it showed up unexpectedly at my doorstep.

I read it on my trip last month and I’m so happy to say that it did not disappoint! I tried to temper my expectations just because I was SO EXCITED about it that I didn’t want to self-sabotage. It had me laughing and falling for the book club guys right from the start. The story follows Gavin and Thea as Gavin tries to save their marriage, with the help of a historical romance and a group of romance reading guys.

Gavin and Thea had a whirlwind of a relationship. After only dating a few months, they got unexpectedly pregnant and decided to get married. Now three years later things are not as perfect as they seemed to be. Thea has been faking it in bed, and when Gavin finds out, let’s just say he doesn’t take it well. Enter a funny, fantastic, supportive group of romance reading guys to lend Gavin a hand. Gavin’s friends really band around him to help him not only save his marriage but show him the error of his ways.

This book is about more than just a couple who has problems in the bedroom. At the core, I think this book is about two vulnerable and broken people who are working through some deep-seated issues that have affected their marriage in many ways. Two people who have to basically learn how to communicate with each other all over again. So this book is about much more than just a couple sorting out their bedroom-related problems.

It does have a great balance of fun and lightness as well as depth. I haven’t read many romances that feature married couples but I find that I really enjoy them. I like the different perspective and that the story arc doesn’t end with the couple finally getting together. I love getting a glimpse into what happens after the (so-called) HEA, where things are rarely perfect. THE BROMANCE BOOK CLUB does a fantastic job of giving us this different perspective.

I will have lots more thoughts to share as we get closer to release day (November 5th!) but know you should definitely pre-order this one. It will be the perfect book to escape with when family becomes too much over the holidays.

If you love a great romance with a a little humor rolled into it, this is the book for you. Thea gave up everything when she became Gavin's wife, including her personality. She has been faking more than just her happiness in their marriage for a long time until she just can't take it any more. When Thea and Gavin's marriage is headed for divorce, Gavin's friends decide to bring him into their secret book club to help him win his wife back. But can Gavin save a marriage that Thea isn't sure she wants to save?

This book had all the makings of something I thought I was going to love, and I was so eager to get my hands on a copy. Unfortunately, it was too sports-oriented for me and I hated the tension and arguing between the main couple. I also found the snippets of the romance novel the men were reading to be pretty cringey. In my opinion, it gave the historical romance genre a bad name and made it seem poorly written and silly. I got to about 30% before I gave up. Since I did not finish it, I will not be posting an official review online.

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
A charming second-chance romance story with a unique take. I didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I did!

I really enjoyed this book. I love the idea of a bromance book club. It was such a different way to tackle toxic masculinity. The book itself was a quick read, with fun and well developed characters. Hope there are more to come!

The synopsis alone got me and the story kept me UP ALL NIGHT reading!

What a cute concept.  There are lots of women who wish their partners would read romance, see what we see, feel what we feel but this book wasn't just about the sex or the romance but about the "back story"!

Gavin, a major league baseball player and his wife Thea have hit a rough patch. Their marriage is in peril and Gavin isn't ready to give up. 

Their relationship has been a whirlwind.  Dating for a few months, married and pregnant (with twins nonetheless) and with Gavin making the big league's life just began...a few years later and their marriage is in jeopardy.  

In comes the Bromance Book Club; a motley crew of other movers and shakers in the Nashville area.  Gavin's teammates, other professional athletes, and government offices and Mack!  Oh, Mack...I need a book about Mack, Lyssa Kay Adams! These men have been where Gavin had been and have found a way to fix their marriages by reading romance.  Yes, the laughs begin when these boys are together.

This book isn't all fun and games, it's hard work for Gavin to convince Thea to give him another chance.  Using the "techniques" he learns from the romance book and guidance of his friends - Gavin goes all in. 

I read this book in less than 2 days. Lyssa Kay Adams hit it out of the park with this story and I loved every page.

This was such an adorable read! I love how different the point of view was to see from a mans perspective of wanting to renew his love for his partner. We usually only see this from a woman’s eyes when men are just as capable of wanting things to be better. This love story was all the better for already having a love and wanting to better that love. Endearing and enchanting, this book is sure to capture your heart and attention!

This book is super fluffy and absolutely perfect for when you need tooth-rotting sweetness in book form. It does get smutty so do be aware of that but otherwise be prepared for fluff with just a touch of angst. I really enjoyed the chapters that were written as though they were the regency romance the character is reading. I don't read much regency myself but it was a clever way to show what the character was learning and to mirror the story happening in the present. Overall this is a solid, fun romance read.

The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because it mentioned some important concepts (classic princess movies sending unhealthy messages to young girls, girls being smart enough to consume and enjoy media without actually wanting to live out the story, media that is enjoyed by women automatically being something to ridicule, etc.) but only gave each a few sentences. I get that wasn't really the focus of this book but I still would have liked more. It was like it was really only talking to people who already know this stuff and agree. It won't change anyone's mind who still needs to hear it.

Not exactly a debut novel, but definitely a new, and fresh take on a second chance romance. A unique story with an engaging plot, The Bromance Book Club was a solid performance by the author.

Who doesn't like a second chance love story. Especially if the couple is married, with kids and the husband is fighting for another chance. I really have been enjoying this trope lately. A romance about a married couple adds another layer to a second chance story. Clearly there is more on the line, including family and kids. And the twist of all things - the big O - really made this book a hell of a fresh take on romance, and a very relatable too. I've never seen an author pick up this storyline and I can only compliment her for doing so.

Overall there is so much to say about Gavin. I loved Gavin's unwillingness to give up, to fight for his marriage and family, even if the way he went about was outside of his comfort zone. And he wasn't always the best student either, but he clearly cared about the outcome, so I forgive him for any mishaps - because there were a couple. Also he was a bit clueless, especially in bed, which was a bit worrying. But it helped that there was without any doubt still feelings between the couple. It just took time to peel away all the hurt feelings on both sides, and to get to the matter at hand - the big O, or in this instance the missing of an O.

Thea was maybe not an outstanding, or incredibly unique heroine, but she was trying. I wouldn't say that I connected with her overly much, but I also didn't dislike her. Let's just say that there weren't any deep feelings on my part either way.

Besides it being a tender and heartwarming story, the bookclub part was hilarious.

I wish more guys would start a romance book club, and of course I would want to be the fly on the wall because it would be entertaining as hell.

Although some predictability throughout the book prevents me from giving it a higher rating, all in all, from written style to plotting this novel should be on everyone's reading list.

I hope a certain overly charming athlete, Mack, is getting a book next, because he was hilarious. And he was definitely my favorite supporting character in this book.

Hi yes, you see that person on the floor? Yeah that is me, I swooned! The Bromance Book Club was SO GOOD! First of all, I love the title, and the concept? GREAT! When I first stumbled across this book I saw the cover and title and was immediately like YES! But then I read what is was about and I. Was. HOOKED. I mean, a guy who joins a book club of macho hot guys who read romance novels to try and better their relationships with their wives/girlfriends? SIGN ME UP! Gavin and Thea's story was so romantic and emotional, I absolutely enjoyed the heck out of it.

Although I really liked this book, I really wished the author dove more into Thea's dream of becoming an artist and going back to school after finally deciding to take her life back after having twins and a troubled marriage with Gavin. A large part of this book was about why Thea felt that she needed to divorce Gavin to finally get her life back on track and to stop feeling like a stranger in her marriage and life, so I felt that the author could have highlighted that more. I know this book is a romance and of course, the love between Thea and Gavin is important but I also think that this book is about second chances for both of the characters. I would have loved a little more on that, but overall I was satisfied with the story. Gavin and Thea's chemistry was amazing (and HOT)!!! Hence my swooning. The author did a great job emphasizing both of their feelings of love (and lust) for each other while balancing all of the issues and problems that they were having in their lives. Sometimes even though people love each other in a marriage, there are other things that are needed to keep a relationship afloat and Lyssa Kay Adams did a great job showing that struggle with this couple.

As for the "Bromance Book Club" itself? HILAROUS! The members were so funny with their banter and discussions about the book "Courting the Countess", and their advice to Gavin on how he should win his wife back. DON"T GET ME STARTED ON THE RUSSIAN. They all had me laughing out loud more than once!

I would definitely recommend this book to my fellow romance lovers. I hope this author will continue to write more about the Bromance Book Club, because I will 100% be following along. A great summer read for sure.

Thank you Berkley Romance and NetGalley for this ARC!

This was a so fun. I loved the perspective of the guys in this. I found Thea and her sister incredibly frustrating but Thea redeemed herself in the end. It was a quick read and I would definitely recommend it! Nice to see the tables turned!

Absolutely charming! I read this book in a day and a half.
I liked the realness of the characters, the realness of the problems, most importantly the realness of the male relationships. Ms. Adams showed that male friendships could be supportive and vulnerable without the stereotypical, macho stuff. I loved the book within a book effect...so clever.
This story was fresh, fun, and sexy.
Loved it!

Thank you, Berkley, for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

HE WAS A DIFFERENT MAN THAN HE’D BEEN BEFORE BOOK CLUB. HE RECOGNIZED HIS OWN FAULTS AND SHORTCOMINGS.

This is hands down the funniest book I’ve read this year. Out of the 29 novels, it’s the only one that made me laugh out loud in the car while my big brothers were having a moment of comfortable silence. I rarely read New Adult fiction, but witty and hilarious stories like this might change that fact.

The Bromance Book Club is about Gavin, an outstanding baseball player. On the night of his Grand Slam, he discovers that his wife, Thea, has been unhappy with their marriage. Gavin doesn’t want to lose her, so he seeks the help of his teammates, who happen to be part of a secret book club for men with marital problems. Gavin is dumbfounded when his friends claim that he can win Thea back by reading romance novels. Since such books are usually written by females, they can teach men how to interact with women better. Sounds logical, eh? I want to include Song of Solomon on their reading list (because the Bible is an excellent guide to married life), but I digress. xD

I loved the premise of this book. The idea of a “bookish jock” seems so contradictory, so it’s great that the author played with this stereotype. Indeed, it’s challenging to strike a balance between books and athletics, but it’s possible if you’re diligent—or in Gavin’s case, desperate—enough. I’m a bookworm who dislikes most sports (sweating in general), so I couldn’t help but enjoy the twisted plot. It was fun (and a bit inspiring) to read about macho men immersing themselves in the world of literature (brawn + brains). Ugh, if my family sees this review, they might point out my thin figure once again and encourage me to exercise. :p

As expected, Gavin and Thea played the blaming game. Both of them were at fault, but I thought that Gavin was more accountable. His pride got in the way, making him detach himself from Thea for several weeks or months. This might surprise you, but I sympathized with their plight. I’m familiar with the feeling of wanting someone to apologize first. Also, let’s just say that I know some couples who have/had the same problem. Why can’t we just practice humility and initiate reconciliation before our relationships become too damaged to mend?

Thea wasn’t so innocent, either. She let her troubled childhood (e.g., her feelings of abandonment) dictate her opinion of her husband. It came to the point that she doubted Gavin’s sincerity and resigned herself to having a broken family. To make things worse, her twin sister Liv insisted that Gavin was an irredeemable jerk. It sucked that she had to play devil’s advocate. The final argument in the book was her fault, and I was like, “Shut up, lady, you’re not helpin’!”

I didn’t like Gavin and Thea whenever they fought, but I loved them whenever they collaborated to make their twin daughters happy. The kids’ antics were mostly endearing, and my affection for them didn’t falter even when one of them puked on Gavin after eating too much pie. And just so you know, their pet dog ate some of the vomit. Haha. Nonetheless, this book failed to eliminate my dislike for real children. I feel so irritated when I hear babies cry in public places. :l

As a whole, The Bromance Book Club is anything but a shallow rom-com. It reminded me that marriage requires a lot of work and that you shouldn’t give up on your spouse even if he or she seems like a gift from the Underworld sometimes. “Till death do us part,” remember? If you weren’t prepared to fulfill such a promise, then you shouldn’t have gotten married in the first place.

This was the best romance I've read in a long time! It had everything - great characters with incredible chemistry, humor, and heart. I loved that the answers weren't easy for the main couple and that they had to work for their HEA. And, the book club itself - AMAZING! Hearing guys talking like they actually care and get it was wonderful. I'll be reading everything on Lyssa Kay Adams' backlist and will look forward to her future books.