Yes & I Love You is a contemporary romance by Roni Loren. I have read Roni Loren before, but this book was very different than the ones I had previously read.

Yes & I Love You follows the heroine Hollyn, a popular entertainment writer who is avoiding everyone because of her Tourettes and past history, and the hero, Jasper, who is an extroverted improv actor who doesn't believe in himself or anything permanent because of his history being a foster child. These two start our their relationship trying to help each other out- not to make anyone jealous or for any third person kind of reason that is typical in this type of genre- but for themselves. Jasper wants Hollyn (alter ego Miz Poppy) to help him secure his theater so he can finally have something of his own (with the theme of roots being super important to his foster history) and Hollyn needs to learn how to be comfortable in person/on camera so that she can keep her gig as Miz Poppy despite her Tourette's tics making her want to hide.

This could make for a very heavy book- and I have to admit it took me awhile to get into. To be fair, some of that could be the fact I'm reading this during Thanksgiving holidays so it is a busy time. But it also took me awhile to get into the heroine and her story. Besides her tics (and those of her best friends), it was interesting to try and relate to someone who was trying so hard to both be brave and make big moves- and hide her true self so completely.

For all that, once I got into the story, I was invested. I really like Hollyn and her observations. I especially like her interactions with Andi, who was an awesome side character. I was not especially interested in her best friend Cal or where his story line went (although a book for him would be awesome) nor was I that invested in Jasper's ex or even Fitz who we barely got to know despite being such a huge catalyst for things.

There are definitely some storylines which are predictable, and I have to say I don't love how rushed the ending was- I am a huge believer in when characters behave badly there should be groveling involved. Or at least genuine discussion and apologies. And while the actions taken make sense when you consider the characters backgrounds- it definitely rubbed the shine off them and what they had built, in my opinion.

I will say, I think the friendship between Jasper and Hollyn was genuine- and the building of their chemistry and relationship was organic. I was definitely rooting for them- and that was definitely some of the hottest improv scenes I have read.

All in all, I enjoyed this book- I would give it a 3.75. It was a cute read, and I mostly enjoyed the character she developed. Thank you to NetGalley for the copy of this book.

This book was the perfect escape. It was lovely and fun. It was my first book by this author and I will definitely be on the look out for more!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Roni Loren and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Hollyn is Miz Poppy. She writes snarky entertainment reviews online but in real life she has social anxiety, panic attacks and Tourettes. She has done well hiding behind her online persona until her boss decides that in order to keep her job, she needs to start doing video reviews. Jasper is the coffee guy who works downstairs. He is an actor who is down on his luck but wants to help Hollyn after mocking her in an improv show she was there to review.

This is my first time reading Roni Loren. I was a little stuck at first with the main character, Hollyn. I didn't have enough background on her to realize why she was being so rude to the people who tried to befriend her. This novel was perfect for learning about Tourettes and how it affected each person differently. I learned to love her as a character and understood her social anxiety. I would happily read another book by Roni Lauren.

While this book takes a while to get started, I would highly recommend pushing on. I couldn't put it down!

A great read, the story of Hollyn and Jasper, who meet when he takes a job in the shared workspace where she has her office.

Hollyn has tourettes, as does her ex. he wants her back, but she wants Jasper.

First book I have read by this author and looking forward to reading more.

I’m a big fan of Roni Loren’s books. This book is definitely less emotional and steamy and a little more rom com- which really worked. It was heartwarming with some threads of humour. I really enjoyed both characters’ quirks and found them to be endearing, particularly Hollyn. I appreciated reading about Hollyn’s Tourette’s and thought it was portrayed sensitively. Highly recommend!

So lovable, easy to read and get invested in, hooked up with flawed, quirky, relatable characters!

When the end of the freaking disastrous year approaches, the best thing to spend your precious time is getting a feel good, sweet romance books like this, choosing “ Baby is cold outside” as background music, lying on the couch, sipping your martinis or your hot chocolate full to the brim with marshmallows, enjoying your quality time with a widest smile on your face! That’s what I did! I highly recommend it to you!

I have to congratulate the author for two things before talking about the plot. First: I’m so happy she chose to write about Tourette syndrome and gave us some many important information, how it affected her main character’s life, how it triggered her anxiety disorder. The disease affected character’s life dramatically but it didn’t define who she was. The author differentiated her character’s development and the disease’s effects adroitly.

The second thing is the author perfectly handled to light down her tone and switch into chic lit from steamy erotic romances. Her great sense of humor helped a lot to create this entertaining book.

Let’s take a look at the synopsis: Miz Poppy is popular reviewer giving so many entertaining details about New Orleans night life! But that’s just the online personality. In real life Miz is Hollyn suffers from Tourette syndrome and anxiety attacks, building a secluded life with less human contact. Throughout her life she suffered from humiliation, bullying because of her medical condition. So her logic simple: less human communication means less problem in her life!

And now her job is at stake because her boss wants her to do video reviews. At this moment her path crosses with the office coffee guy Jasper who is unemployed actor. With his help she can handle those videos and Jasper can get the attention he needs for his acting career, getting rid of living with his sister. The plan will save both of them but they didn’t expect to like each other so much. Love is in the air but both of their baggage’s will give them second thoughts. Maybe catching your own HEA starts with learning to love yourself at first.

Cute, emotional, entertaining reading with quirky but so much adorable characters deserved my four sweet, swoon stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

Oh my goodness, ya’ll!!! Yes & I Love You is a sweet, quirky, emotion filled romance novel that had me at hello!!! The characters were so darn endearing and storyline was extremely fresh and original! The entire novel played out like a movie in my mind and I knew after the frost chapter I wasn’t going to just like this book, I was going to love it!! I have read (and adored) Roni Loren’s previous novels, but Yes & I Love You is my absolute favorite from her yet! I highly recommend this 5+++ star to everyone!!

This story is adorable. When I think of Roni Loren, I think hot, passionate romance stories with a really heavy tone. So it was quite a change to read something that is so light and "romcom"-esque. It's really quite cute and I think Roni pulls off the look quite well.

Also, bravo for the representation. I think this is the first story I have read where the MC has Tourette's and I love how it's not used as a crutch for the characterisation of Hollyn, but more of an meaningful portrayal of a life that some readers may not think about.

I also really loved the interactions between Hollyn and Jasper (but I do fall for the fake dating trope, so there's no surprise there). Their banter and chemistry feels so natural and I truly believed in their relationship and connection.

Overall, this is a great romance story with some laughs, a lot of swooning, and a really lovely message.

Miz Poppy writes sassy entertainment reviews online. But in real life she’s Hollyn, a woman with social anxiety and Tourette’s, who hides behind her online persona. Until her boss announces she has to start doing video reviews as well. So she turns to Jasper, the coffee guy in her office who also happens to be an improv actor. He agrees to help her out, but neither of them count on it changing their lives.

So I am a huge fan of Roni Loren’s other books, and was super excited to get a chance to review this book.
I am a little torn, because with this series the author is veering away from the erotic romance she has written in the past and veering towards chick lit (and that’s not what I typically enjoy). So I was definitely disappointed by the toned down sex scenes. But one thing that the author does really well is flesh out characters, and Hollyn is no exception. Readers will get a little education in how Tourette’s works, and is different for everyone, but will also see the other characters acceptance of her. She is also a lesson in perseverance, to just keep trying and keep pushing. Fans of the TV show Who’s Line Is It Anyway? will definitely recognize some of the improv scenes. Jasper comes with his own baggage, so he also has to work for what he wants.

Overall this was a fun read, and I would recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I've read this author before and was interested in giving this book a read. Unfortunately, I kind of hated it? Hollyn has Tourettes and an anxiety disorder that are holding her back in life and Jasper is a struggling improv actor trying to get his life together. They decide to help each other out, Jasper helping Hollyn overcome her anxiety and Hollyn helping Jasper publicize his improve group by writing it up in her column. I really liked Hollyn's character and her journey throughout the book but I hated Jasper. The decisions he made, especially towards the end of the book, made me dislike him more and the end of the book was too cheesy for me. I also don't like improv and having to read about it was challenging for me. I was actually hoping that they would stay broken up and Hollyn would end up with Cal. I liked him so much better! This book was just not for me.

This is the perfect confection to read on the weekend wrapped in a blanket. Not the Roni Loren I’m used to reading, but to me that is a good thing. It was refreshing to see a main character with Tourette’s overcome her childhood teasing and realize that people will be accepting of her and that she is deserving of love as we all are. Thanks #Netgalley for an ARC of this title.

Okay so it took me until the end of the book to get the joke in the title but that's because I was so absorbed in the story.

Hollyn is an introvert with Tourettes and a career pushing her to move to a format she isn't comfortable with.
Jaspar is lost, an actor living with his sister and making coffee at an office space.

Yes & I Love You has charm in spades. It is a real and honest depiction of growing to love ourselves and the friends we make along the way.

Jaspar, Hollyn and the rest of the cast are quirky individuals with realistic and relatable flaws. Yes & I Still Love You is a book you won't regret picking up.