My thanks to NetGalley for making an eARC copy of this book available to me.

I enjoyed the descriptions of behind the scenes working in the bookstore.  I just found myself not believing in the rest of the plots so much.  This book will work fine for many, just not so much for me.

Adorable, fun, light romance.

Evie is having a rough time so she books a trip to England where she meets Roane - who is a great book boyfriend.  This is just a light, feel good romance as we watch Evie grow as a character, fall in love and get her life on track.

It's never too late to go on an adventure for self-discovery, no matter how old you are. Also, never forget that age is just a number. Love a person for who they are, not for where they come from, or for how long they have been on this earth. This novel gives very strong messages about not being afraid to follow your heart. Also, all the REFERENCES to Shakespeare? I was living for it! Evie is literally ME, with her obsession with books. The author makes me want to take a trip to the UK (a country I absolutely adore). Sometimes a change from the city to a small town is all we need to find our true selves, and this novel expresses exactly that. DEFINITELY, A MUST READ! ALSO, I LAUGHED WAY TOO MANY TIMES HAHA. A FUN ROM COM!

Wow. WOW WOW WOW. This book was everything. This was my second Samantha Young book (read Fight or Flight the day before I read this one) and I have to say, I am a new forever fan. Her books are incredible. I don't usually give rom com's five stars because they are sort of all the same, still entertaining, but lacking any "reread" concepts. Not Young. This book is a FULL FIVE STARS from me. I am gushing. I am telling everyone to read this book. It is a must. 

First of all, the main character is me. I swear. She's 5'10. I'm 5'10. She's single in her thirties. I'm single and almost thirty. She has some body confidence issues. I have some body confidence issues. She moves to England .. I want to move to England. Seriously, it felt like I was reading a memoir at time. 

This book held so much wit, banter, love, emotion, steam. It truly is EVERYTHING I want in a book. Also the concept of a vacation while running a book store? This sounded so good and cool to me that I immediately looked it up, and sure enough this exists. Hello Scotland 2022, I'm coming for you!

Such a cute book! While I did get frustrated with the protagonist towards the end, it definitely was worth it!
Will for sure pick up Young's next book.

Does she actually want to find romance or does she just feel like it's the "next step" in life? At the age of 33, fresh off another failed dating app attempt and having just been passed over for a promotion at work, Evie Starling knows she needs a change. Surprising herself and everyone else in her life, Evie quits her job and books a month long vacation working in a small English village at a bookstore. As a lover of words, there is no better place for this bookworm to gain some perspective on life than by immersing herself in her temporary position at Much Ado About Books.  But a chance encounter on her first full day in town has Evie getting swept up into the small town community and it's all she can do to keep Roane Robson, a charming bachelor at bay. Knowing her stay is only temporary Evie tries to keep them all at bay, but finds it increasingly difficult not to let the various villagers who have taken her under their wing into her heart, especially the Roane and his dog Shadow who seem to be offering her a chance at everything she's ever wanted. 
This is a charming book that will leave contemporary romance readers well satisfied.  Evie is a very relatable character in her early 30s who I think perfectly encapsulates many of the pressures and disappointments  of online dating for "older" women (I say this an admittedly single female reader in their 30s).  Her determination to take a break from online dating is admirable and I think the author successfully establishes first friendship, then romance aspect of Evie and Roane's relationship. There is also the charming background of the quaint English town and all of its inhabitants.  We get to see a fair bit of relationship building and repairing between a diverse array of characters as Evie establishes relationships throughout the community.

I liked this so much until it came predictable. As a giant bookworm I often dream of uprooting my life to run a bookshop in rural England. But I figured out the twist quickly and then had a hard time finishing it. Overall it was a good read, entertaining and cute as pie. 

After a terrible internet set up and a life changing job choice Evie decides to vacation running a bookshop in England. She loves the small town she is staying in and feels connected with the locals. Especially Roane, the sexy farmer. As the two grow closer Evie realizes that there might be something more between them than friendship. But Roane has a secret he doesn’t what Evie to know.

4.5 stars!
This was absolutely adorable!! This was my first book by this author and I had no idea what to expect going in, but this romance absolutely swept me off my feet.

This book had one of those settings that you just want to crawl into. Between the adorable small English town, welcoming neighbors, sexy farmer, and quaint bookstore, I want nothing more than to jump into this book. 

I loved how this story really focused on Evie's personal growth. Even as a 30-something, she was still trying to find out what she wanted from life and it was great to see that plot with an older character (because same).

I loved the slow burn of this romance. Despite the immediate connection and obvious attraction, these two developed an amazing friendship. And by the time they finally got together I was ready to burst. 

Everything about this was warm, and wonderful, and left my heart ready to burst. I can't wait to read more from Samantha Young!

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I really enjoyed this book! There's just something so inviting about a little bookstore in a small village where everyone knows everyone. I really enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters, but I also enjoyed seeing how Evie interacted with all of the rest of the townspeople and really because a part of the community. This was a light and fun romcom, perfect for a quick read. Highly recommended to fans of the genre!

Much Ado About You by Samantha Young is a friends to lovers’ story and a secret fantasy of mine come to print. Evie is having a really bad week when she is stood up on a date and she quits her job after being passed over again. Then her best friend tells her she’s pregnant, making her the lone person still unmarried and childless. Things have got to change so she decides to vacation in England for a month and run a bookstore. How cool is that?!

What Evie didn’t count on is finding Mr. Perfect after she saves his dog from peril. Isn’t it befitting her life that she meets Roane after swearing off younger men and men with money. Roane is smitten and attracted to Evie but will take friendship with her and let time work in his favor. He’s handsome, charming and attractive. She can do friends. She went to England to straighten out her life and find her purpose; not to find a man. However, the attraction is too much and after a time she decides she’d like to see where this can go. You can feel the slow buildup of their mutual attraction and how they try and ignore it. Their relationship gets tested and you’ll have to see if both handled it in the right way, but you know it all works out in the end.

What I also liked about this story is the other characters and the other two side stories that are woven with the main romance. Evie involves herself in their business and of course their lives intertwine with hers and Roane’s. It gave the story more depth and richness and moved the story forward. Evie went to England to figure out her life and in her time there she made some big decisions and made quite a big change. It was an enjoyable read for me because I’ve been to that part of England and it took me back to that beautiful place. The author has created an engaging contemporary romance with likable characters and a good storyline. If you’ve read her other series, On Dublin Street and Hart’s Boardwalk, you will really enjoy Much Ado about You. I’m really hoping she’ll take us back for more.

MUCH ADO ABOUT YOU by Samantha Young is a contemporary, adult, romance story line focusing on twenty-six year old English rancher Roane Robson, and thirty-three year old American editor Evangeline ‘Evie’ Starling. 


Told from first person perspective (Evie) MUCH ADO ABOUT YOU follows thirty-three year old Evangeline Starling in the wake of another failed attempt at dating, and losing a promotion to someone younger. When the opportunity to spend a few weeks in England surfaces, Evie jumps at the opportunity to take over the management of a small-town English bookstore. Enter rancher Roane Robson, the man with whom Evie will fall in love. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Evie and Roane, and the potential fall-out as Evie feels betrayed by lies of omission.


Evie Starling has a few rules when it comes to dating, and a few weeks in England finds Evie struggling between head and heart. Never expecting to find love on another continent, Evie quickly succumbs to Roane’s good looks and smooth attempts at seduction and love.Roane Robson owns and works a large ranch on the English countryside but finds himself pulled into the aura that is our story line heroine. Evie quickly becomes the town sweetheart as she works to push lovers together in the midst of her own life falling apart.


The relationship between Roane and Evie is one of immediate attraction but Evie has made a promise to herself not to get involved with another man but Roane has fallen quickly for our story line heroine, and in this Evie finds herself falling for Roane in return. The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.


The colorful and captivating secondary and supporting characters include many of the townsfolk that come in and out of our heroine’s life.


MUCH ADO ABOUT YOU is a wonderfully fun and romantic story line. The premise is entertaining and delightful; the romance is flirtatious; the characters are animated and spirited.





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A true book lovers dream. Thats the review! I adored this read and evies journey. Can I please just live one day in her shoes. move across the world, find a cute apartment on top of a little bookstore that um hello you work at to only find true love. YES! please.

I was sold on this book because it features a leading lady who, running from her romantic troubles in Chicago, ventures to the English seaside to rent and run a bookshop. She then proceeds to fall in love with an attractive farmer and befriend the quirky people that live in the village.

The first half of this book was so good, I was drawn in getting to know the characters and the seaside village of Alnster. I thought it was cute and I really liked the main character, Evie. 

At the two-thirds point, the two main characters get together and the book got less interesting to me at that point. It was still good but I found myself skimming large portions of the second half of the book since there wasn't as much tension of 'will they, won't they'. 

Overall, a very cute and fun read especially for bookworms.

This book is everything your weary soul needs, the cuteness factor was on overload here! Evie has finally had enough of being overlooked and she’s ready to take control. My favorite scene is when she wholeheartedly takes her life back and does whatever SHE wants. That means she’s moving to Scotland to manage a small village’s bookstore and the eccentric characters we meet are so delightful. This is a slow burn, not only with the main romance but, with the people as well. As Evie slowly manages to befriend all the people in the village, there’s one that is definitely trying to make sure he’s out of the friendzone. It’s a story that warms your soul and is a perfect Valentine’s day read. I’m really hoping there’s a character here that gets her own book!

It's not often that this happened, but every once in a while I'll read a book that makes me happy to read. This was one of those books. 

I enjoyed every second of reading this. It felt like a true rom-com and it was exactly what I needed to read to lift my mood.

I instantly fell in love with Evie and Roane and everyone else in that little English village. It made me want to pack up my things and fly to England and have an adventure all my own. 

I liked the writing and plot and was definitely a fan of the romance. 

One downside is that the book was predictable, then again, all contemporary romance novels are. There's only so much novelty that can come of two people falling in love. 

Also, certain things were rushed, but I honestly didn't even mind it. I loved the characters and the town and all the different personalities in it. Now I really want Violet and Lucas to have a story. I was so invested in those characters that I would gladly read a book just about them. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this and completely recommend it to any romance readers.

**Thank you Berkeley publishing for providing this ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change.**

I don’t think I have ever related to a book more! A full/plus size woman who leaves the life she knows behind in Chicago, books a month long vacation in a small village in England where she gets to run a bookstore, literally every bookworm’s dream!!

“...it’s a love story, not a romance…”

This is a love story, not a romance and I would not recommend reading it as such. Sure there is a focus on the main couple Evie and Roanne. But there is so much more going on, so many intriguing stories and vibrant side characters that brought the entire community to life.

“You are not perfect, Evie… but you’re perfect to me”

Much ado about you is a story about life, about friendship. It’s about finding your place in the world. It’s about enjoying the little moments in life. Samantha Young’s writing is so immersive. She has created an entire world up in Northumberland England, filled with small town gossip and unbreakable bonds. You will fall in love with this little village overlooking the harbor.

This book is extremely diverse and it broaches subjects such as racism, domestic abuse, substance abuse and coming out! Which is why I’m rating it  4/5

P.S Viola and Lucas deserve their own story.

This was a cute story,  a quick read and I liked it. 

Much Ado About You follows Evie who is frustrated with her life in Chicago. Her dating life sucks, works sucks and she just needs to get away. She decides to leave for the cutest town in England where she will run a bookstore while figuring out herself and what she really wants to do. Roane is the hot farmer who the universe has sent to temp poor Evie who has decided to swear off men 😂.

What's I loved:

I loved the setting of this story. I am a sucker for small town life and a small town by the ocean is a winner in my eyes. The locals were amazing and I loved the secondary characters in this story. So welcoming, loving and nosy as all hell. The story touched on some important topics which gave some depth to the story. Loved their romance and chemistry.

What I didn't love:

I found the slow burn a little too dragged out and while I loved Evie's character at most points in the book, I found her immature and melodramatic at the "low point" in the story. I get the need for the drama but found the reactions a but much.

This book for me a more of a 3.5 star because I really did enjoy it and loved the characters for most of it.

This is a great read for contemporary romance lovers looking for a quick and cute story. Evie is also a book nerd and isn't that just the best kind of nerd to be 🙂?

Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing for this ARC.

This was a delight to read. I loved the romance, although I saw the climactic conflict coming. The first half of the book is a slow burn between Evie and Roane, but the second half sees their relationship heat up. Even though I saw the major conflict coming, I am glad that it was not wrapped up too easily. The hero and heroine both had to actually do some work to repair what was broken between them, which I really appreciated.

The village is a place I'd love to visit, with all the people knowing each other and evenings spent chatting at The Anchor, the local pub. Even though the plot is mainly centered around Evie and Roane, I liked all the subplots too, especially Caro's, Lucas and Viola's, and Maggie and Annie's. Evie can't resist some matchmaking and reconciling meddling when she gets to know the townspeople.
I will definitely be buying this book and rereading it. It was just what I didn't know I wanted in a contemporary romance!

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Romance for the arc of this title.

I really enjoyed Much Ado About You by Samantha Young.  The story centers around Evangeline who escapes her life in Chicago to travel to England and run a bookstore for a month.  (Talk about a dream vacation.). 

This is my kind of romance. It has:⁣
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⭐️Likeable characters⁣
⭐️small English town⁣
⭐️supporting characters I adore⁣
⭐️a great big, Great Dane best buddy⁣
⭐️and a storyline based around a book store!⁣
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What's not to love?⁣

If I had to characterize the book I'd say it has the feel and pace of a British contemporary romance with the personality of an American romance.  If you love character driven romance, this would be a great choice.

In ‘Much Ado About You’ we meet thirty three year old Evie. Evie is done with men and dating, after her last date disaster. And when she doesn’t get the job offer she worked so hard for, she decides it’s time to get away for a while. So when she looks up possible trips to England, and sees the opportunity of a life time: an apartment for four weeks including running a small town bookstore, she can’t resist and books immediately. Soon Evie is in England, and she instantly loves the little town and it’s residents. And especially Roane Robson, the handsome farmer she meets soon after arriving and who makes everything more fun.

This book was something else, really! I mean Roane Robson.. OMG!! That guy ruined me!! From the moment Evie met Roane, I simple loved that guy. He was handsome, honest, fun and caring. And although he knew he is a handsome guy, he really doesn’t want people to be interested in him just for his looks. And right from the moment he meets Evie, it’s clear he likes her. And I loved reading how he did his best, to make Evie like him too.

And yes, I also loved Evie’s character. I would definitely like to be friends with her. She loves books, loves Shakespeare, and is now running a bookstore. As a reader and book blogger.. What’s not to like about her? And don’t even get me started about the chemistry between Evie and Roane! It was definitely something you could feel coming of the pages. And I loved every slow burning moment between them.

This book was 380 pages long, and I read it in only a day. I read way past my bed time, because I just couldn’t put it down. I loved the main characters, I loved the small England town and it’s residents and I loved the whole idea of this Much Ado About Books bookstore. And can you believe there is such a Bookstore/apartment renting concept in Scotland? I loved that Samantha was inspired by that bookstore, and wrote this beauty of a book.

‘Much Ado About You’ is a great romantic, entertaining, fun read I loved from start to finish. And I’d really recommend it!!