Oh no, I wish this was the whole book rather than just the first chapter. Can’t wait for the rest (please!)

A bit slow. Only had the first chapter to read. Received advance chapter by NetGalley. Did peek my interest.

Consider me intrigued! This excerpt of Love Lettering definitely left me wanting to read more! In this first chapter we're given a glimpse of Meg's life and there seems to be drama on the horizon...

So far, only the first chapter is available but, I am absolutely in love. This book is incredibly captivating and the references have completely drawn me in. I have always been fascinated with hand-lettering and I love a good planner. The details Kate Clayborn uses make me feel like I want to bust out a new notebook and start doodling. I can’t wait to read the rest of this book.

I've only been able to read the short preview of Love Lettering. It was great, very interesting. I can't wait to read the rest.

Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn is an unusual and charming love story set in the present time in New York city.


I got to read only the first chapter which has really piqued my interest.
I find the style of writing unusual and different.

Meg has a great talent for hand lettering and has become quite successful and sought after, with the rich and demanding clientele. She reaches her success by doing hand made wedding invitation,
One particular couple particularly interested her and she had done something horrible.
She knew they were going to break up and she let the groom know.
Now he is back and wants to know how she could possibly know what would happen.

Too short to form a firm opinion but as I said it has definitely captured my attention. I feel that it could develop to be an excellent story.

This excerpt reads like long form poetry. The language is what first pulls the reader in, and the intrigue of the premise will keep them reading.

Cute excerpt from the book that definitely left me wanting to read more! I can't wait to read the whole thing!

Great preview, can't wait to read the rest, but Kate Clayborn is one of the best new voices of Contemporary Romance so I'm sure it will be excellent.

I enjoyed this first chapter and was instantly drawn in. I can't wait to read the rest of Meg and Reid's story when it comes out; the concept is so intriguing and I connected with the protagonist straight away. I predict a cosy, 'can't help but love it' read.

I didn't realize I was getting just an excerpt. I was so disappointed when I couldn't read the second chapter! Having said that, I thought the first chapter set up the story well, but was also super wordy and I got a little confused on what exactly was happening. I was hoping to get some clarification on that with the next chapter. I don't know how to rate just one chapter. I do want to read the whole book.

What a unique idea for a book! I received Chapter 1 for review, and I am so hooked on this story. The heroine, Meg, is a calligrapher of extraordinary ability with a little extra talent on the side - she can 'tell' things about her clients. Usually nothing happens when she adds a little extra into her work ... except that this time, one of her clients was able to detect the message in his wedding announcement and shows up demanding an explanation.

I'm looking forward so much to reading this story that I am giving this excerpt 5 stars. Thanks to Kensington Publishing and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this excerpt in exchange for my honest opinion.

It's a little difficult to rate a single chapter, but I really liked the cliff-hanger at the end and definitely saw potential in the story. Looking forward to reading the entire book!

Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn is a delightfully fun story - starting with an small moment in time and how it impacts a family.
The quirky characters seem to leap off the pages with internal dialogue making it easy to read.
Can’t wait to bring it on my mountain retreat to share with friends.

Difficult to rate a book with only a chapter to peruse. As is, it's the thoughts the calligrapher has regarding this particular client and his new wife. She has left a hidden message in their wedding program and he has discovered and deciphered it! But what does this mean? Until there is more to read,not a clue!!!
Awaiting the remainder of the book before I can make an informed decision.
I received this excerpt as a complimentary copy for an unbiased review. The opinion opinion expressed is my iwn.

If I were willing to rate a book by its first chapter alone, I would give Love Lettering 5 stars. A fabulous opening to what I hope is a foretelling of what’s to come. Clayborn's writing style is sublime. Consider me hooked!

Kate Clayton is one of my favorite authors and I am excited to read the first chapter of her newest book. I’m intrigued with a character who makes a living on hand lettering as an artist. The author did a wonderful job describing the characters and this first chapter gives just enough that I can’t wait to keep reading.

Meg Mackworth has become well-known for her almost magical skill in matching fonts with people and their personalities. These days she focused on hand lettering journals, date planners, and calendars; she has also designed and lettered wedding invitations. Meg is so connected to what she creates with letters that sometimes the letters tell her truths about herself. And sometimes they tell her truths about her clients. One such client tracks her down and wants an explanation for something he discovered that she lettered.

I want an explanation too, and I am impatiently looking forward to reading the whole book!

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for an advance look at an excerpt of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Why do authors tease us with the 1st chapter of their next book months before it is available? Just finished the 1st chapter of LOVE LETTERING and all I can say is curse you @kateclayborn for creating a perfect romantic beginning and then making me wait until Dec. for more.

So, I didn't know going in that this was only one chapter! But, in saying that, I absolutely love Kate Clayborn and I can't wait to read the rest of Love Lettering. The first chapter pulled me in and I know this book will be bringing me all the feels as all her books do! Please read everything by this author if you want to laugh, cry, and fall in love! I received an ARC for my fair and honest review.