In Other Words, Love is a story of second chances. I love reading books about characters who also enjoy reading books and written words. I thought the story was cute, but it could've been better. I found myself dragging my feet to finish reading it. If you're a Hallmark fan and in the mood for something quick to read, I'd recommend it. In Other Words, Love is the perfect book to read around Valentine's Day, but can also be enjoyed any time of the year.

I received an ARC copy of this book, all opinions here are my own.

She’s been hired to ghostwrite a CEO’s autobiography… Yep, that CEO. The one who broke her heart.

When Kate’s agent gets her the job of writing Trent’s autobiography, she almost balks. The charismatic founder of his own outdoor clothing company dumped her when they were in college. But she needs the money.

Trent’s been so busy lately, he completely forgot he was supposed to be writing a book, and the draft is due soon. He wants Kate as the ghostwriter: she’s experienced, and she was always smart and hard-working. They can keep things professional, right?

In funny and touching ways, the project gives them a fresh perspective on the past, even prompting a road trip to Trent’s hometown that uncovers forgotten feelings. But will they both have the courage to start a new chapter in life?

I loved this book! The Hallmark books are always pretty good and this one didn't disappoint! The characters and plot were wonderful.

I love second chance romances. There is something about them that are just so fun to read. I feel like the characters always have this crazy backstory. Kate and Trent have just that. This story is so well written and I could totally see it being a hallmark movie!!!

I wanted to love this one, but unfortunately it was not one of my favourite reads. This is a second chance romance from a pair of college sweethearts, the characters were truly lovely. We get to relive the past through memories, but I felt that I just wasn't able to get into it and wasn't rushing to pick it back up.

I loved the characters and the storyline development of this book. It was absolutely one of my favorites so far and I can't wait to delve in to the next one that this author writes. The storyline was simple, enjoyable, and entertaining.

In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump
Synopsis: Kate, a ghost writer, is assigned the job of writing Trent’s autobiography, the CEO of a successful Outdoor clothing business, and the man who broke Kate’s heart in College. Work has been so busy that Trent forgot to write his book, and the deadline is approaching. When the two meet up to discuss the book, Trent is shocked to see Kate, and after their meeting, they agree to work together. Working together has surfaced new and old feelings.


Review: It wouldn’t be February without a book from Hallmark Publishing! The characters are great, I enjoyed how each character discussed how the other changed throughout the years they weren’t in each other's lives. Kate’s ghost-writing job was interesting, I learned quite a bit. I’m a sucker for a second chance romance story, and this fit the bill. The romance is gradual which was refreshing. The descriptions of the outdoors made me want to get out of the house to go for a hike. The book was entertaining, paced perfectly for the story, and fun.



Thank you Netgallery and Hallmark Publishing for this gifted ARC, my apologies for the delay!

✨In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump✨⁣
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If you’ve been following my Instagram for a little while you’ll know how much I love a hallmark movie.⁣
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I live for those cheesy, know-how-they-will-end-before-they-begin films. There is just something so comforting to me about them. I love that the stories are basically the exact same in most films and they just make me happy watching them.⁣
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Like, who doesn’t love a hallmarker right?⁣
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Well did you know that the Hallmark channel has started publishing books? From what I read, they are publishing books that they think would work for movies which makes sense as I know so many of the films are adapted from books already, so I guess it makes more sense for them to publish them too.⁣
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You can imagine my excitement when I realised that I can now read hallmarkers as well as watch them 😂⁣
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This is my first one and I really enjoyed it. The writing is genuinely really good and the story is exactly what I thought and hoped it would be, which is exactly like a hallmark movie thankfully.⁣
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Here is the blurb...⁣
“When Kate’s agent gets her the job of writing Trent’s autobiography, she almost balks. The charismatic founder of his own outdoor clothing company dumped her when they were in college. But she needs the money. ⁣
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Trent’s been so busy lately, he completely forgot he was supposed to be writing a book, and the draft is due soon. He wants Kate as the ghostwriter: she’s experienced, and she was always smart and hard-working. They can keep things professional, right?”⁣
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This second chance romance is so heart-warming. ⁣
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I’d read this book if you are looking for something wholesome, light and of course if you like movies from the hallmark channel! ✨⁣

Who does not need a second chance?
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Shirley Jump presents "In Other Words, Love. A Second Chance Romance from Hallmark Publishing". Kate Winslow works as a ghost writer for others when she runs in her nemesis Loretta Wildwood, a New York Times best-selling author, and has to confess that her books don't carry her name. Trent MacMillian is far too busy to write the manuscript for his book which is overdue. Kate's agent gets her the contract as his ghostwriter but the problem is that he is her former boyfriend. What will happen when they get together? And what will happen to Kate's manuscript that is collecting dust in a drawer? Will Kate and Trent be able to overcome the hurt of their past?
This was the third book by Shirley Jump which I read and I really appreciated it since I enjoy second chance novels. I also appreciated its believable, strong and charming characters. It is a funny, heartwarming story, a clean romance and a relaxing and enjoyable read but also contains an amount of tension in the story. I highly recommend it to all readers who love romances with a wedding topic and who love second chances. Once again, Hallmark Publishing included one of their special recipes, this time the one for Guacamole Grilled Chicken Club sandwich.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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What a charming read! Delightful beach reading. I really enjoyed the banter between Kate and Trent. Second chance romances are my favorites!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

In Other Words Love is a cute second chance at love Story. It's everything you would expect from Hallmark and more. I really liked this book. I recommend it.

Hallmark books always have the ability to make you happier & this one was no exception. I loved the second chance romance aspect of In Other Words, Love. I will definitely keep an eye out for more books by Shirley Jump!

I started this book again after a while. First time was hard for me to get used to the third person POV. But honestly it was just what I needed right now after reading some disappointments. The amount of cuteness was perfect for me. Loved Kate and Trent’s characters. Grandma Wanda’s wisdom was awesome I mean “Patience, care and attention. Good things grow from that recipe.” So sweet and truthful. I enjoyed how they found they’re way back to each other after all that time and how they fell in love again. If you’re looking for a sweet HEA go read this!!

Thanks to Net-Galley and the Publisher for the copy of this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

This was a good book and I did enjoy it. As it was an ARC, there were a few grammatical errors but I did not deduct the star for them.

These characters were supposed to be close to 40 but there were times that I felt they were much younger. This was the case I felt with Trent especially. His relationship with his father is such the case. He never tried to see his father's point of view in their disagreement. Sections where the characters looked back into their college days didn't paint Trent in a favorable light either in my opinion.

My heart bled for Kate on the other hand. She is a ghostwriter for "autobiographies". She needs an assignment or two, as royalties are down, to fix her apartment's leaky roof and her grandma's furnace. Out of the blue her agent calls. There is a request for a quick turn-around and the money offered is substantial. The drawback, it is to write her ex-boyfriend's book. He is the highly successful owner of an outdoor clothing manufacturing company. He dropped her out of the blue right after she graduated.

This book is written in a dual POV format. I always appreciate this as it helps me to identify with the characters. I really needed it here.

Again Trent posed a problem for me. I did enjoy the story and just because I had some problems with that character doesn't mean that others won't. Plus, I don't really expect to identify with characters all the time. There are some that take some time for them to grow on me. Trent was that character here. He did redeem himself as it was true that it does they weren't ready for "true love" at that early of age.

This is a clean second chance romance book. There is nothing that should offend anyone.

I was looking for a sweet HEA story and I know Hallmark stories always hit the spot for me. In Other Words, Love is the first book I have read by author Shirley Jump and I really enjoyed it. It was a well-written romance with a bit of angst, some adventures, fun and interesting dialogue and of course a happily ever after. Kate and Trent were college sweethearts, who went their own way, and meet up again 15 years later. It was totally unexpected that ghostwriter Kate would be hired to write Trent's book as he has run out of time to write it himself. As their second chance comes around, they are very serious with one another, but come around and remember their camaraderie, fun and feelings toward each other. I also love the way Kate took care of her grandma, it was so touching. I also liked how Trent and his father came around and changed the way they reacted to one another. All in all, this was a great romance with some side stories that are also filled with happiness. This is one I would love to see made into a movie.

I have read too many romance novels this month but I really enjoyed this one as I am a sucker for second chance romances. I really like this book mostly because as the story progresses the characters learn and grow and reconnect with people that they haven't seen nearly as much as they should. I was rooting for Kate and Trent from the very first page. This book is a slow burn romance so I would recommend getting comfortable for a long night. I liked how Kate encourage Trent to reconnect with his father as there was a rift because Trent grew a business away from the family business. I really didn't used to appreciate slow burn romances but boy do I do now as you get to see the characters reconnect and learn and grow from their break up in college. I will definitely be reading more from Shirley Jump in the future.

*Thank you to Netgalley for providing me a copy for an honest review.*

It is amazing how quickly 15 years apart can be erased, as evidenced by the story of Kate and Trent in Shirley Jump's 'In Other Words, Love.' This is a charming story of college sweethearts who had great impact on each other, both for good and ill. Familiarity and forgiveness turn this into a delightful love story of turning diminished expectations into happiness and success. The family situations are difficult, believable and joyful. I highly recommend the story and will look for more from this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

One of the sweetest romances I have read this year is In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump. In this story, Kate and Trent get a second chance at love.

Kate and Trent have known each other for a long time but have gone their different ways. Trent has become a founder of a majour outdoor company, and Kate has followed her dream of writing. Except she is ghost writing for others. Kate is hired as Trent’s ghost writer, and they are both surprised when they realize they will be working with the other. The story follows them reconnecting while working on Trent’s book. I found there was more turmoil at the ending due to an outside force, compared to other Hallmark brand novels.

I bonded with the characters easily due to common interests such as writing, books, sea turtles, hiking, and gardening. I wanted to go charge on some adventures with Trent, as well as, curl up with one of Kate’s books. Their families are so sweet and welcoming as well.

If you are looking for a sweet read, perfect for summer, grab a copy of In Other Words, Love. I enjoyed this book so much, I did buy a finished copy for myself. I will be reading more by Shirley Jump in the future!

I received an electronic Advanced Read Copy from Hallmark Publishing through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

I really enjoyed this book for a lot of reasons, but the fact that it was about a writer really struck my fancy. Thank you to Netgalley and Hallmark Publishing for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Kate and Trent are exes who find themselves suddenly working together. She’s a ghostwriter and he’s a businessman man, running an outdoor company. He’a promised his publisher a memoir draft but completing the draft is turning out to be a lot more difficult than he thought.

If only writing a book was as easy as hiking a mountain.

I’m sure you see where this story is going. Kate signs on to write Trent’s book for him. It’s a bit of a sticky situation at first. They broke up in college and now it’s fifteen years later. Needless to say, both of them have a different understanding of why the relationship didn’t work out.

I loved reading about Kate’s writing career. It was interesting to learn about ghostwriting. Even though she is a great writer, Kate has some insecurities about writing other people’s books instead of her own.

Meanwhile, her own manuscript is collecting dust in her desk at home.

Trent was a great leading man because even though he was a bit complicated what with dealing with his father’s disappointment with him for not coming home after college to take over the family business, he was realistic and not overly dramatic.

As the story developed I found myself getting attached to the characters. I really enjoyed the side characters of Kate’s grandma Wanda and her cat Charlie.

I love a supportive grandparent in romantic fiction! Haha.

I recommend this book if you like realistic fiction about exes looking into the past and seeing if a future might be possible.

It’s not easy, but it’s certainly true to life.

Sweet and charming and easy to read! I quite loved it as a tidy little romance. The character's backstory offered some depth and both leads were relatable. Beautiful settings and a wonderful emphasis on family, courage, and taking risks. A truly enjoyable light-hearted escape.

While we've been under a stay-at-home order I've been enjoying Hallmark movies, and I thought reading a Hallmark love story in book format would be even more fun. Unfortunately, though I typically like low-conflict and non-steamy romance novels, I didn't connect that strongly with this one. I had trouble feeling sympathy toward Kate the ghostwriter, which made it hard for me to invest in her relationship with Trent. In general, I felt distant from the two main characters, as though I were observing them from far away rather than witnessing their changing emotions up close. I never really got to the point where I was rooting for them to get together because I never got to know either one that well. Even the supporting characters, which are often my favorites, fell flat for me, with the sole exception of Kate's agent, Angie, who felt real and did catch my interest each time she appeared. I loved the last Hallmark book I read ([book:The Game Changer: A Parkwood Mystery|51285522] by Jennifer Brown) and would happily read others, but this particular novel just did not engage me as I had hoped.