Cute, fun read from a favorite author. Just a fun little book about live finding the right person - just when you least expect it.

I have really loved Meg Cabot in the past-both her YA and adult books. But the last few I have read have been disappointing. I think I should just give up.

Generally, I found this boring and forgettable. I actually would forget what happened every time I would put it down. I didn't hate the characters, but they weren't particularly engaging. And they didn't have chemistry. I wanted to like Molly-she's a librarian which is awesome-and single-father John, but I never connected to either of them. Elijah was probably the only character I really liked and he was my favorite.

Then, there's the non-romance plot. There's kind of a mystery investigation element. I've never read one, but this is a little like what I would imagine a cozy mystery being. And I'm no medical or police expert, but there were a lot of inaccuracies here. Yes, it's fiction, but violating HIPPA and someone's rights to a lawyer is. big deal. I just found it real annoying.

There was a lot of diversity in Little Bridge which was nice to see. There also were a lot of small-town feels so if you love that you might like it.

I actually loved the first book of this series which was No Judgements. These books have bitten the bug for all of my chick lit romance books that I already have that have been around before romantic comedy books recently became popular.

No Offense was the second book in this new series and I absolutely love the small town feel. I have been to Key West Florida and I pictured this town to be like that. I love how the community was knit tight and I loved all of the secondary characters. I even liked the two main characters, but maybe not the romance part. The romance felt a little bit flat to me, which was sad because I thoroughly enjoyed the first book.

I still loved the fact that Molly was a librarian though and I loved Elijah. He was one of my favorite characters. I liked the sheriff still and how everybody knew him and his daughter.

This book was a three star rating, but that means that it was still good for me! A three star rating doesn’t mean that the book was bad. I will definitely still be continuing the series if there’s more books after these. I hope there will be more!

Cute, fun, and I'll look paste the librarian stereotypes to give this a favorable review. I'm hoping to see more from this series from Cabot, as they're fun and frothy without too much investment.

In the follow up to No Judgments, readers will return to little bridge island, for another dose of romance with a side of intrigue, this time with a new set of characters that are equally as charming as the first. Molly Montgomery has recently relocated to Little Bridge Island after a failed engagement and is working as the children's librarian at the local public library. John Hartwell is a recent transplant himself, at least in terms of island time. A recent divorcee and single dad, John has his hands full trying to win the respect of the town, as well as his teen daughter, which is no easy feat. The two lives converge when Molly finds an abandoned baby in the bathroom of the public library, prompting an investigation headed by none other than John. With a spat of unsolved burglaries on the island chomping at his heels, John is determined to solve this new mystery. Molly however has a different take on things and sets out to do some digging of her own, much to John's dismay. As things heat up between the duo, lives on Little Bridge Island start to become complicated in the most interesting of ways.

No Offense is a lighthearted companion novel to Meg Cabot's previous book set in Little Bridge Island on the Florida Keys entitled No Judgments. While the two books share the same charming, small town setting, readers will be able to enjoy this newest release as a standalone. As a librarian myself, I highly enjoyed reading about a librarian as the main character and can attest that the library atmosphere is spot on, adding an extra level of enjoyment. The author expertly weaves together two of my favorite genres, contemporary romance with a side of intrigue. The dual perspective narrative gives you insight into the main characters, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a closer, more intimate level. I highly recommend this book, as well as the first in the series, for those looking for a fun, entertaining read that is sure to leave a smile on your face.

I love books about libraries/librarians. In this story, a librarian finds a baby in the library bathroom, leading her into the arms of the divorced police chief. Of course, Molly, the librarian, doesn’t feel the police chief is up to the task of solving the mystery surrounding the abandoned baby, so she conducts her own investigation, which repeatedly throws her into the path of the chief. It was a cute premise, but fell a little flat, especially with the romance angle, but I like Meg Cabot and would read other books by her.

Okay so I liked this book a lot more than the first book in the series. I was able to connect more with the characters and felt their development and their relationship development was more thoughtful. Overall, the book was a quick and quirky read and is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted read about a small town with amusing people.

I have some complicated feelings about this book. As a librarian, I appreciate the library setting and I enjoyed seeing some librarian daily life written about. I enjoyed Molly's character, though it did feel like none of the characters were fully fleshed out, and we're mostly relying on Molly's librarian values to stand in for her full personality. I tried not to let being a librarian stand in the way of whether I like the book or not, because I've enjoyed many of Meg Cabot's books while knowing that the portrayal of the character's career is probably not fully accurate.

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However, this is where we get into my real issues with the book. The romance in this book is between Molly and John, who is the town Sheriff. At this time, in the world we're living in, writing a book that's extremely sympathetic to law enforcement seems a little naive. We see John go after the High School Thief, fantasizing about putting him in jail and forcing him to clean the beaches until he's transferred to a higher security prison out of state. The major crime of this kid in his early twenties is that he abandoned his girlfriend after she gave birth, and leaves the newborn baby in the bathroom of the nearest library. His second biggest crime is theft and vandalism. The book celebrates the fact that he goes to jail at the end, even after showing that he expressed regret for his actions, didn't believe that his girlfriend could die when he abandoned her after childbirth, and realizes that he truly loves her and isn't ready for fatherhood. John happily celebrates getting his confession before his lawyer shows up, and is ecstatic that he finally gets to put him away in jail. This is not a point of view that we're trying to celebrate in society, especially when we're seeing how prison ruins people's lives and prospects forever. The prison industrial complex is a violent, harmful system, and does nothing to rehabilitate people. This maybe isn't the place for a long rant about this, but I just feel the topic of the book is a little tasteless at this time in our society.

A secondary concern is a plot line that I've only just realized runs through almost all of Meg Cabot's books. I read and enjoyed so many of her books as a teenager, and only now am I realizing that almost all of them involve the main character, a white woman, deputizing herself to solve a 'crime' of some sort, and do it better than law enforcement. Why are we portraying white women jumping in to try and solve crimes and send people to jail as a good thing? What we need is portrayals of white women protagonists who know how to mind their business. This isn't my main issue with this book, but I've realized it's an undercurrent in all of her books, and that really shows me how we, as white women, are often raised to feel like it's our business to make sure everyone is held accountable for their actions. What we don't think about is how we never know the full story, that accountability looks different for different people, and most of all that it is not our damn business in the first place.

While I appreciate being selected to review an ARC of No Offense, I DNF at about 16%. I was unable to connect with the characters, the stereotypes and the plot was dragging. I just couldn't finish it. I'm sorry!

I wasn't a huge fan of this one. I found the writing to be awkward and uncomfortable and I never became invested in the characters. I did love the beach/library setting.

I don't know why I expected to like this more than the first Little Bridge book. I feel like the small island setting could really be a great backdrop if the author took the time to do more world building. There are several Meg Cabot books that I really enjoyed and I keep hoping to find a diamond again. This one was a struggle. Also, as someone who works in a library it was hard to not get all uppity about all the library stereotypes and misconceptions that are in here.

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS BOOK!!!! 🥰

Molly is the new children’s librarian on Little Bridge Island. Originally from Colorado, she is settling in to life on the small Florida island. But, when she finds a baby abandoned in the library bathroom, everything changes.

Ok, this book was ADORABLE and good! The story flowed so well. I liked that the past relationships weren’t world-shattering. The characters didn’t carry a lot of baggage. There was great tension, some mystery, a quirky cast of characters, and a great setting. I didn’t read the first book in this series (and I didn’t feel like I missed out on anything because of it) but I am definitely going to go back and read book 1!!!

DISCLAIMER: I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyable, and one of the few books I've ever read that has a somewhat accurate representation of what it really means to be a children's librarian! Very enjoyable, although the ending (engagement) seemed rushed.

Enjoyable romp of a romance!! With wit and humor, Meg Cabot gives a lonely librarian a romance and simultaneously writes a mystery that keeps the reader engaged in the plot. I loved the sprightly banter between the librarian and her love interest. The funny details about a small town really captured the setting and made me want to keep reading about the mystery. I enjoyed the light hearted dialogue and the romance!! The perfect summer escape for delighting your mind!!!

No Offense is a quick light romance. Romance and mystery.
Molly Montgomery is settling in to her new home and job as a Children's Librarian when she finds a newborn baby left in a bathroom stall. John Hartwell is the new sheriff but long time resident, single dad. Molly pushes her way into the investigation due to her own gumption and curiosity. Sparks fly between our two protagonists, and some not in a good way.
I've heard Meg Cabot say on various occasions how much she loves librarians. I feel like this was some kind of tribute to that because the tropes around libraries and librarians were many. I feel like it didn't hit the mark. There are other books I would prefer to recommend over this. Meg Cabot should probably stick with YA and also not write sex scenes. I was more invested in the mystery and how that would turn out than the characters themselves.

This book wasn't that memorable for me. I absolutely loved the premise, but the characters just fell flat. It felt very trite and a romance novel that I would have read when I was a teenager. It felt very basic and very plain. There wasn't much that was memorable about it.

Another classic Meg Cabot romance! Meg has been one of my favorite authors since I was in MIDDLE SCHOOL. This was no exception, and I greatly enjoyed the romance. And the cover is gorgeous!

This was a fun, light and fluffy romance. A good beach read, or good to read if you can't make it to the beach in person.

Although a relatively cute story, this was definitely not on par with other Meg Cabot books I've read and enjoyed. As a librarian, I typically enjoy librarian characters especially when they aren't the traditional quiet-in-the-library types, but Molly as a librarian was just too ridiculous. I also had a hard time buying the romance between Molly and John. They really don't spend much time together and pretty much feel into insta-love/lust immediately. I won't spoil the ending, but I will say everything moves way too quickly considering the lack of relationship building during the book.

I really enjoyed the kooky residents and visitors on Little Bridge Island, so I will probably try the next book if the series is continued, but I don't know if I'd recommend No Offense to anyone but series completists.

Cute office romance! Felt a bit more women’s fiction, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Meg Cabot is a forever favorite.