Mixed Signals is an apt name for this book, because I kept having mixed feelings while reading it. When I was offered an ARC in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley, I was excited to read the book because the description was intriguing - I love a good enemies to lovers romance and thought the book might follow that sort of trope. When the main characters, Julie and Nico, kept running into each other unexpectedly, I liked that they got to know a little more about each other each time. I also liked the humor in the book, and the author’s writing style was enjoyable.

Unfortunately, I really REALLY did not like Julie. Her personality was grating, her doubts seemingly endless, and her treatment of Nico unacceptable. She overheard one conversation about him and lept to some pretty extreme judgements, then used that conversation as a reason to write him off and treat him poorly. I think there was definitely a way to handle her snap judgements better; I get that the point of the book is not to judge someone without getting to know them first, but it was even clear at the time that Julie had overreacted. So while there were things that I enjoyed about the book, overall I had a difficult time getting invested in the story.

The story of Julie and Nico.

A series of events mean that Julie and Nico nearly meet, but not quite. When they do meet, she is not sure she likes what she hears, so will she give him a chance?

Overall an entertaining read.

Looking forward to the next book in this series

Really enjoyed this. Refreshing read, great job. Full review on the blog coming shortly. . Really great job!

This book was a fun read. Having never read anything from Heintzelman before, I based this selection purely on description alone. The premise of finding someone by fate or kismet is a fascinating plotline to play with because it can so easily become clichéd and an easy card to play. The main character Julie has solid character development throughout as we meet her struggling with heartache, gaining confidence and a new love interest and fixing other personal and professional relationships in her life. My criticisms through are based on the type of characters she chose personality wise. Julie was, unnecessarily so, very jaded by Nico at first based off of an overheard conversation and kept giving him attitude with not a single apology. Not sure if her lack of father or terrible boyfriend were reason enough to create such an annoying character. Nico was also bothersome in that the author never touches upon why he puts up with her difficult behavior. Nico, although dreamy and seemingly perfect, lacked any real substance. It was a solid read but could've been better. Thanks for the ARC NetGalley