I really enjoy the book but there were a few things that bothered me, some of which are very popular within the genre romance and a pet peeve of mine so I try not to judge books too harshly when they happen. In this case I am because it just felt too rushed.

The art gallery setting really interested me when I read the synopsis so I was sad that there weren’t that many scenes in it. On the other hand, I loved all the art discussions and innuendos between the two MCs. The banter was hilarious and flirty which is my favourite kind!

What really bothered me was that the characters decide to get married after only knowing each other for a month. That threw me off. I don’t understand why so many romances do that. I understand that people love happy endings, but getting married is not the endgame for everyone and it’s okay to end a book with them together without them getting engaged or married. Especially when they’ve only met a month prior to that. It’s rushed and it feels forced.

The pacing also felt a bit off and start dragged a little. The protagonist hadn’t moved to the countryside by the 30% mark (more or less).

There wasn’t much romance most of the book but I am okay with that. I much prefer the banter between characters than sappy moments.

Overall it was enjoyable and a quick read had I been less busy this month.

I absolutely loved it!!!!! Quick read and full of goodness on every page. Highly recommend this one.

I was not impressed by this book. It’s well written but I found the story very boring, I skimmed it. The story didn’t draw me in, I didn’t find Katherine likeable or interesting. This one wasn’t for me. Thanks to NetGalley for the free preview in exchange for an honest review!

Accidentally in Love is a sweet and sassy rom com with likable characters.

Katherine Patterson is an art curator at a job where she’s not valued, trapped in a “semi-relationship” with a man who just won’t commit. She quits her job, ditches the guy, and moves home to pursue her dream of opening an art gallery. She’s not looking for anything other than a successful opening. Then she meets Kit Dunbar, a local artist who shakes up her plan and gets on her nerves. The problem is, she can’t stop thinking about him.

Missen’s novel follows Katherine on her journey of learning to trust herself and accidentally finding “the one”. The book is peppered with some truly sweet characters who wholeheartedly support Katherine. I enjoyed reading about her dad, her step-mother Fiona and her brother, Adam. I found the other characters to be selfish and unlikable.

Her relationship with Kit is sharp and witty, filled with banter that has you rooting for them from the start! I enjoyed the plot along with the art aspects that propelled the story.

I found the ending to be rushed and a bit fairytale-esque with everything wrapping up rather quickly. Aside from that, I’d recommend this book for anyone looking for a light, breezy romance!

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ Digital for copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review.

Accidentally In Love by Belinda Missen is a heartwarming story of two opposites falling in love and upending their lives in the process.

Katherine quits her job, leaves London, and moves to Sheffield, her home, to open an art gallery. In the process, she also breaks up with her boyfriend who she thought was the one. Back home, she meets Kit (Christopher), a handsome, talented, and a stubborn local artist. Will Katherine succeed in her plan of opening the gallery? Will her broken heart be healed? Read the book to find out.

This was an engaging romantic comedy for me. I adored all the characters in this book. Everyone contributed their part in moving the story forward. Katharine's father loved her, and it was evident in his support for every decision of hers. Fiona, her father's partner, is brilliant too. Loving as a mother, insightful as an experienced artist, and empathetic as a BFF, she stood like a rock for Katherine. So did Adam, her brother. The relationship between the siblings was endearing.

Katherine is a talented woman determined to carve out her future. I could relate to Katharine's struggle to find a job she loves, not a job she slaves away at. She may be a bit snobbish, though.

Christopher, on the other hand, is crusty on the edges but is a marshmallow inside. I loved how Katherine peeled away his layers to reveal the Kit that would be any woman's dream husband.

I enjoyed the slow-burn romance and the witty banter between Kate and Christopher which is full of sexual innuendoes. I loved how they tolerated each other's foibles and challenged each other to be a better person.

Moreover, I loved the climax which elevated the book to the level of 4 stars. I loved how two opposite characters resolved their differences and fell for each other.

Accidentally In Love justifies its tagline 'laugh-out-loud rom-com'. The book was humorous from start to finish, albeit it did have its moments of melodrama, tear works, and family group hugs. However, it was not laugh-out-loud for me in some places due to references to London based jokes which I, being an Indian, couldn't understand.

Also, in some places, there wasn't a proper transitioning between scenes. Scenes would change in the middle of the paragraph which left a jarring impact. It may be because it is an ARC, so, in the final copy, this may not be the case.

I wholeheartedly recommend Accidentally In Love by Belinda Missen to lovers of rom-com.

I enjoyed this book. Thank you for allowing me to read this arc. It was adorable, likeable , believable and just downright a fun read. There were times when I bones with Katharine and times where I didn’t but that’s what makes a good character (in my opinion). I look forward to reading more books by belinda.

* Thanks to Netgalley and HQ for the gifted copy in exchange for this review

Like a good old British romcom, Accidentally in Love had me feeling warm and fuzzy. There's a classic boy-meets-girl arc, but with an initial distance between the two. With a focus on the art world, Katharine is a gallery curator who's under-appreciated and overlooked by male counterparts in her London gallery role, so she decides enough is enough and up roots and move back to Sheffield and set up her own gallery, which is no mean feat. Surrounded by her family, and the place she grew up in she meets her not-at-first love interest Kit, who is a complicated tortured artist type who's clearly misundertstood in a 'Hugh Grant' style way.

There's a menagerie of excellent characters - stubborn and determined Katharine, her eccentric family unit - including Dad, step-mum Fiona and lawyer brother Adam - broody artist Kit, and an ex-boyfriend with poor timing which keep things interesting and believable. The relationship between Katharine and Kit was fantastic - they was sparring, innuendos and dry quick wit, basically my dream flirting style that makes them more slow-burn and 'hate-to-love' aka one of my favourite troupes.

The plot is believable, there's hilarious moments and also heart wrenching instances of clarity, and there's a bunch of characters who have problems and flaws just like us. I loved the insight into the art world and what is exactly involve in a gallery opening, and commissioning artists and it provided a great backdrop for the romance - also that blue paint smear moment, SWOON

As many other reviews have said, the story plods along in a realistic way until the ending and then it is RACECAR SPEED, super rushed and had me feeling a little deflated. I would've liked it to either drag out a little longer or not rush full speed ahead off a cliff.

Katherine quits her job and breaks up with her boyfriend before deciding to move back north to Sheffield to open her own gallery. Along the way she is introduced to Christopher who her dad thinks would be perfect for her but who is very careful about hiding his feelings
I went through stages with Katherine, at times I really liked her as a character but at other times I was just so sick of her wining that I started to hate her. I respected her decision to leave London and move back north to do something she is passionate about and it was really interesting to read about her experiences upending her life and setting up her gallery
I would have loved to hear at least some of the story from Christopher’s point of view, he is so closed off as a character and I know I would have enjoyed the book so much more if I saw Katherine through his eyes
This book asks the questions about what is important in life, is it friends, family or work? Is it being with someone who you adore? Or a mix of everything? And seeing things develop in Katherine’s life made me think about my own as well
I would recommend this book to those who enjoy an unconventional romance with big life changes for the characters and them learning about themselves

I read this for a blog tour.

This is a fun rom com about moving on and then meeting the most infuriating person ever, and whoops, falling in love!

Anyone who loves the enemies to lovers trope will love this. Well written and highly enjoyable.

Perfect for curling up on the sofa and giggling when the weather can't decide what season it is, I recommend some decent chocolate to snack on while reading.

I read Lethal in a Kilt, Book 7 in this series as a standalone and loved the delightful MacTaggert family so much I wanted to start from the beginning. With Lachlan and Erica’s four-week pact of hot sex with no ties, how could I resist?

Erica doesn’t have long before her life as she sees it is over, so why not have a month-long fling with the sexy Scot next door who will return to Scotland? No personal questions are allowed so he won’t find out about her secret. She has nothing to lose, right? Tell that to her heart. At least she has her dog, Casey. He’s the one male, besides her dad, who she can count on.

Lachlan and Erica don’t have a lot in common other than they have been betrayed by people they cared about. Erica’s determination to stay positive and have a good time despite her ill-fated future is commendable but bleak. She’s not the type to have a casual relationship, but her life is what it is. Lachlan’s unwavering plans to woo Erica by surprising her with simple and extremely romantic gestures confuse Erica to the extent where she bears her feelings. But he’s sticking to the deal and will return to Scotland. Who is she to want a future with Lachlan? She won’t be free to enjoy her life.

Overall, I am elated to recommend this lovely story with a unique plot, a strong heroine, and a seductive Scot with a lust for romance. If you enjoy big sexy Scots, pick up this series, it won’t disappoint.

Absolutely gorgeous book and one which I highly recommend.
Quite possibly my new favourite by this author.

Usually, I adore Belinda Missen's works, but I cannot find any chemistry between the leading characters here. The hero doesn't even make much of an appearance until the latter half. The language is good, but the plot needs some work. You can't imagine how disappointed I am.

When I picked up this book I actually smiled. Yes I did because I just know what to expect from this author and she delivered just as I knew she would. This book just made me feel good as it swept me away into Katharine's life.

Katharine has had enough! After being passed over for a promotion at the gallery...she packs her stuff up and leaves, without as much as a goodbye! She has lost the position she has worked so hard for to the buddy of her boss. Good thing she has her boyfriend John for support...oh wait...not exactly. John can't commit to a cup of coffee....yet she keeps hanging on to him. UGH...

When she takes off to her hometown to start her own gallery, I keep hoping she will find love. Although it seems to be unlikely with the current company she is keeping...her brother, her father...oh and there is Kit. Yes there is Kit..he is..a challenge. He gives her a run for her money and I love it. The snarky banter back and forth. They loved to hate each other. Will this be an enemies turned lovers? Will John finally see what he had?

I loved this rom-com and flew through it! The characters were so well developed that I felt I knew them. If you just want an easy read that will entertain you and make you smile this is the one for you. It will make you feel all warm inside.

Thank you so much to Rachel's Random Resources for having me along on this blog tour. Thank you to HQ for this gifted copy via Netgalley for an honest review. Thank you Belinda Missen for putting a smile on my face once again!

Enjoyable with some witty bits, whilst this was nothing out of this world new, it was a strong, enjoyable read.

This is a fun, light, romcom. Katharine spontaneously quits her job in London and moves back to her hometown to open her own art gallery. She is introduced to the enigmatic and infuriating local artist. Of course they can’t stand each other at first but this being a romcom their feelings change over time - well actually very quickly. It’s a bit too sudden (if you ask me) and it all wraps up fast and neat after that. It’s a cute book but nothing earth shattering.

“Every single thing we do is a risk. It just depends on how much we want it”

Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All of the opinions are my own and this did not affect my review in any way.

I requested this book from Netgalley because I was in the mood for a fun romantic comedy and after reading the blurb on this one, I was interested right away.

Accidentally in Love follows Katherine Patterson who after quitting her job and breaking up with the guy she though was the one, she decided to move back home and open up her own art gallery.

I really enjoyed this book, it was fun and easy to read and I was very intrigued with the whole art gallery aspect of it. In the beginning I had trouble with the main love interest, he seemed very rude and not at all charming, however, once we get to know him, I was immediately drawn to him. The banter between the two characters is amazing and I definitely laughed out loud several times while reading this.

The characters are very well developed and the writing is very easy to fly through. The book doesn’t not have common clichés or tropes which makes it even more enjoyable. Moreover, I really appreciated that the book didn’t just focus on the romantic relationship, it was very interesting to see Katie trying to open up her new business and getting a glimpse of the lives of so many characters, the romance was an aspect of the book but it was not the main plot of it (which in my opinion is great). Finally, the character growth of Kate and Kit is fantastic and very realistic, I loved how they both realized they weren’t perfect.

The reason I took one star was due to the toxic friendship portrayed in the book.

Overall, this book is one of the best romantic-comedy book I have ever read and I totally recommend it if you are looking for a fast, fun and easy to read romance that has more than romance in the plot.

Thanks so much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me read and review this book.

“But you´ll never know if you don’t ask. And if you don’t ask, the answer is always no”

This is a book by a new to me author and it certainly won't be the last.

It was a nice change for me to read about a woman who was close in age to me. It was actually rather refreshing. Katharine was like a breath of fresh air, a businesswoman trying to make her own way in the world who is trying to turn down handouts because she wants to say "I did this." Her actions make me want to make her into one of my heroes because if I did what she did I'd have crippling anxiety.

The pacing of this was great and if it was possible for me I would have read it in one sitting (kids like to bother me as soon as I look comfy).

The character development was on point too. I want someone like Fiona who is willing to cook for me and be an ear.

My real critique of this is I was really hoping for some kind of epilogue as I want to hear more about these characters and how successful Katharine became.

This is definitely a must-read for me and I can't wait to read more from this author.

Accidentally in Love centres around Katharine. In one life-altering week, she quits her job, moves back home from London and dumps her boyfriend. But not all hope is lost, as one of her dreams are realised when she prepares to open an art gallery in her hometown, which exhibits work from local artists, including the handsome Christopher (Kit). The first meeting between the stubborn pair doesn't go well, so this is definitely an enemies-to-lovers book for fans of that trope.

I was a big fan of Belinda Missen's novel, One Week 'Til Christmas, so I was very excited to read her latest book. I loved the characters in Accidentally in Love; particularly Katharine's family as they were all so loving and supportive. In my opinion, the cute easy-to-read romance novel is perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Laura Jane Williams.

Thank you to HQ Digital and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I liked this book a lot. It has elements that I enjoyed: enemies to lovers, friends that can come back from blowouts, and learning to embrace one's strengths. There were parts that were funny, sad, sweet (Christopher!), and fun.
This was a nice rom-com, with enough weight that it didn't feel too fluffy or saccharine.

'Accidentally in Love' has the reader in London where Kate walks out of her job (rightfully so) and is now trying to find herself and what she really wants in life at thirty-something. She drops the boy toy that she hoped would become more but realized would not actually amount to anything and moves back to her home town. Back home she get to meet more of her family, which I adored all of them, and Kit a local artist. Kit and Kate do not hit it off (which you expect in a bit of a enemy’s to lovers trope) but I felt that for a romance this book was slow and there wasn’t much romance at all, even the end I wouldn’t really call romance as they were not really in that many scenes together. and it dd not feel relatable on the quick turn around.

I was provided with an electronic ARC through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.