I really enjoyed this one, the characters were really fun and very relatable. i loved the whole concept of the book it was very unique in its way, the way they purposely broke peoples hearts as their job?! i mean it was very cool to say the least. I love that they found a way to find safety with each other, they really helped one another see what they could do and helped each other achieve their dreams.

Brinkley is such a sassy and independent woman, she refuses to let ayone close that is until she meets Mark a guy whose heart she was supposed to break except, she ended up becoming attached to him and got her feelings involved, while that happens she ends up living some evidence behind and she has no idea the changes that one mistake is about to bring.

though is it a mistake? when it brings her closure and someone she has fallen deeply in love with.

This was such an awesome book! I loved Brinkley from the very beginning. She's smart, sassy, and doesn't back down. She held onto her dreams despite her mother’s pressure and nagging to go back to academia for her master’s degree. She grows a lot throughout the book and really finds herself at the end. It was refreshing to see her take on the world without fear and go after what she wants. Her inner-monologue and quick wit comments were hilarious! I really did love Mark and Brinkley together. Mark and Brinkley have an UNDENIABLE connection and the sexual tension between the two was sizzling on the page. They bring the steam to their sex scenes! This was a great story and such a delight to read. It was the perfect combination of sweet, smart, and sexy. I read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down! This is a love story, as well as a story about finding out who you really are and deciding what you truly want. This has the vibes of ‘Hating Game’. If you loved that book, you will probably love this one as well. This is the first book I’ve read from Sonia Hartl and I am hoping that she’ll continue to write sexy, funny rom-coms for me to enjoy. If you love well written rom-coms that have hilarious and witty banter, sparking chemistry and STEAMY scenes with a great storyline, add Heartbreak for Hire to your TBR pile.

I am obsessed with the cover of this book. It’s probably one of my favorite drawn covers. The cover does slightly oversell the story as a romance when the cover literally says “A novel” which is a telltale sign of a women’s fiction book. I loved the premise behind it and really wish my job was as cool as Brinkley’s (and my job’s pretty dang cool).

Brinkley and Mark had a really fun meet cute and I loved combination of instant attraction to enemies to lovers. As I noted above, this book does straddle the line between romance and women’s fiction. Yes there are characters that fall in love, but it is equally if not more-so a story of Brinkley’s growth in her relationship with her mom as well as reaching her personal goals.

My biggest complaint is that some things wrapped up too quickly, and one major thing was left without any closure. The book is first person, past tense and told entirely from Brinkley’s perspective. This p.o.v. worked for this book because this book is women’s fiction and some of the plot wouldn’t have worked if we had Mark’s perspective. I will happily read another book by Sonia Hartl.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute campy rom com. I do love the premise though., Brinkly works for an agency that specializes in sending women out to break hearts of men who did their clients wrong. OMG I would have been this agencies number one client back in the day! :)

Th company was a women's only workplace, but then Brinkly's boss had an ephiany (if you will) and decided to hire male heartbreakers. What a great equal opporutnity boss!


This was a cute if somewhat predictable romance but still was a light hearted easy read. Cute and sweet characters and a fun plot.

Thank you so much to Gallery Books and #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review

This was fine. I didn't particularly care for any of the characters, as Brinkley was miserable and depended too much on other people's opinions for her self-worth and Mark was a liar. They had insta-love based on deceit, which is icky. All of the storylines came together in a convoluted messy way and then wrapped up way too neatly. Also the relationship with Brinkley's mom took up too much space and was way too cleanly taken care of in the end.

Overall the writing was fine, but the story was not for me.

I went into this book not knowing much beyond the title and really enjoyed the time I spent in the world of Brinkley. She took her bitter and made it work for her but it was nice to see her refunding herself and making changes. Mark was great as a hero, the right combo of swoony and flawed. My biggest issue was a very abrupt ending. Give a girl an epilogue!

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery books for the ARC!

After reading the summary and a few reviews, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book. Unfortunately, Heartbreak for Hire fell short of my expectations. While it was an easy, fast read with an original storyline, it lacked a lot of what I love about romantic comedies.

I didn’t fall in love with any of the characters. Mark had a strong introduction but his character seemed to do a 180 quickly after meeting Brinkley. The main characters also lacked chemistry - I never felt their connection and their love story didn’t develop organically for me. Often times witty banter can pull me in when other parts of the book does not, but that was not the case here. I will give a lot of credit for an original storyline and a redeeming ending.

This book had me from the moment I read the synopsis. Who wouldn't be intrigued about people being hired to break someones heart? I'll admit that it is what drew me in!
Brinkley works at Heartbreak for Hire with three other women and her female boss. They specialize in helping other females to get revenge. All women seem to love their jobs until the boss decides to hire men to work in each department. Not one female is happy, especially Brinkley who has been paired with Mark, a previous target that she definitely had a spark with.
The whole story only gets better! Definitely worth a read!

Heartbreak for Hire is a workplace romcom with a coworkers' enemies-to-lovers plot that's particularly popular right now - and for good reason. I usually enjoy this kind of plot when done well... Unfortunately, Heartbreak for Hire doesn't accomplish this.

The titular company at which our protagonists work is an agency that specializes in breaking hearts of those who deserve to be taken down a peg or two - if the price is right. Brinkley has worked here for two years, while dealing with her own emotional baggage, but she never expected to see a target gone wrong show up at the office as her new coworker, Mark.

Heartbreak for Hire is a fast, readable book, but it's just lacking in so many things necessary for a fun romcom - including the rom (I didn't feel any chemistry between the couple) and the com. I just don't care about either of these characters, nor the other people around them, and I couldn't buy in enough to overlook the constant casual sexism throughout the story, and indeed within the very core of what the book is about.

There's also a lot of tiny little details that were just...awkward, like Brinkley being a painter whose big dream is to open a gallery. Those are two different careers! Similarly, Mark is in academia, a professor, and yet his big dream is to teach middle school. Believe it or not, these are different life paths and skillsets?? These, and other obnoxiously weird little details, might seem petty - but they're the kind of jarring moment that are both more noticeable because of, and symptomatic of, overall mediocre writing.

There are a lot of workplace, rivals-to-lovers, banter-filled romcoms out there - no need to suffer through this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the advance review copy.

Love these types of stories. I adored the interaction between all of the characters. This will be an easy buy for me when it’s out!

A special thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Brinkley works for Heartbreak for Hire, an undercover operation that specializes in helping other women get revenge on men...for a price. Each mark reminds her of her sleazy ex-boyfriend, Aiden, who continually cut her down and damaged her self esteem. Brinkley knows she just needs to work this job until she saves up enough money to open her own gallery and garner the courage to start selling her paintings. Things are going swimmingly, until Brinkley falls for one of her marks (coincidentally named Mark) and he's soon hired to help as her direct employee at Heartbreak for Hire. In this enemies to lovers tale, Heartbreak for Hire challenges Brinkley to choose between truly following her heart or staying in the safe lane of revenge and resentment that her job entails.

I absolutely LOVED Heartbreak for Hire. It was incredibly funny, had likable and relatable characters, and the premise was so original. There were so many laugh out loud moments. This book was anything but predictable and had me guessing until the very end as to what would happen. Coupled with deception and revenge, Heartbreak for Hire is fun, witty and a must read.

The chemistry between Mark and Brinkley is simply electric. I loved how the two characters unapologetic ally pushed each other to examine what they wanted in life. Following the enemies to lovers trope, the pair weren't afraid to push each others buttons to get their point across. The love scenes were so steamy and never forced.

I also loved the strong bonds Brinkley had with the other women at the company. Her best friend, Emma, was absolutely hilarious and I laughed every time she suggested offing someone to solve a problem. Above all, I adored Brinkley's character. She was beautifully broken. Reeling from her breakup with her ex, plus the baggage she carries from her complicated relationship with her mom, Brinkley was always herself and didn't apologize about it. While she lacked self-confidence, she also was open to healing with the help and support of Mark.

Heartbreak for Hire was a surprise hit for me and I am so glad that I chose to read it! This book is definitely a must read for 2021!

What a fun, new twist on the romantic comedy. Heartbreak for Hire is a look at how far someone would go for revenge. These ladies thought they were doing society a favor but slowly begin to realize that there are different sides to a story. A change up at work has these friends reevaluating what they do for a living when it comes to matters of the heart. #netgalley

Heartbreak for hire was such an anticipated read and the premise sounded so amazing, Even from the beginning I was extremely uncomfortable with how the man and woman were portrayed. This book was far too long and stretched and the pacing was extremely slow.

Arc given by netgalley and gallery books in exchange of an honest review.

Such a good quick, fun romcom! I really enjoyed HFH! This is my first Hartl read and it sure won't be my lady!

Brinkley works at Heartbreak for Hire, a secret service that specializes in revenge for jilted lovers, frenemies, and long-suffering coworkers with a little cash to spare and a man who needs to be taken down a notch.
I loved Brinkley. Her character is amazing. The writing was great! Sonia really knows how to keep her readers engaged!

Thank you for NetGalley for the ARC.

When I got accepted for an ARC of this book I was so excited. The blurb, the idea of a heartbreak for hire intrigued me. Give me Enemies to lovers à la The hating game and I'll read it.
The story started strong, enjoyable. Found myself smiling from time to time but around 45% I started losing interest, the heartbreak for hire wasn't the main point of the book for me.

- I expected more interaction between the members of Heartbreak for hire. You know when you start a book and read about a secondary character in the book, you like them so you start to imagine their book and their story. Like when you watch the Bachelor, find a contestant you like so you root for her to get the guy or at least follow her story and want her to be the next bachelorette (Katie). I didn't feel that. I didn't want this book to continue into a serie, that says a lot.

- The interaction between the H and the love intrest confused me sometimes, it was a bit fast and flat for me. I expected Banter, hatred, and undeniable attraction (enemies to lovers trope).

I had high hopes for this book but unfortunately it didn't deliver.

Not my cup of tea

Thanks to NetGalley for my gifted copy of this book.
Heartbreak for Hire is a funny rom-com with witty banter, great chemistry between the main characters, and an enemies to lovers trope with just the right amount of steam!
As a heartbreaker, Brinkley is a always ready to set wrongs right, getting revenge/ justice for women who’ve been wronged, and with the help of her fellow heartbreakers, try to make things a little better for her fellow woman. In walks Mark, and with the events that transpire, Brinkley is forced to reassess her life’s purpose and decide if what’s she’s doing is really the best way to support herself and her fellow woman.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a super fun romcom, and it kept me entertained the entire time.

Like most romances, I liked the beginning better than the ending. The original dynamic between Mark and Brinkley was so entertaining, it was addicting. Their constant feuding had me laughing constantly, I wanted even more of their banter/arguments.

Once this hit the halfway point, their banter disappeared so we could have angst. Angst is enjoyable, but it got to be a bit much at the end here. So much started happening, and it was like I got whiplash from how fast everything happened.

The design felt super rushed, and I really wish we would've gotten a more detailed conclusion. Even if this had only been 20 pages longer, it would've helped. I really wanted to see more of Brinkley's gallery succeeding, and how her relationship with Mark proceeded.

This was a unique romcom, and it was the most enjoyable thing I've read in quite some time. I'd definitely recommend!

Thanks to Netgalley and Sonia Hartl for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review

This romantic comedy has lots of romance and comedy that will keep you smiling. Brinkley had a terrible break up. To help get over it, she works for Heartbreak for Hire in the Egos category handling men who need to be taken down a notch. The scenarios are clever and funny. She is good at her job until one night she is smitten by her mark. To make matters worse, her boss hires four men to work with the gals and the one assigned to her, Mark, is that guy. Mark is furious for her running out on him and she is mortified to find she must work with him. Lots of issues to explore; secrets her mother kept her entire life, friends who use you for their gain, daring to find happiness and love after loss, and being able to follow your dreams. Great book, loved the characters and the story.

I hate giving less than positive reviews, but man this book was not for me. Brinkley, an aspiring artist, left the world of academia after a bad breakup. She's recruited to work for a company called Heartbreak for Hire, a secret service that exacts revenge on men. Brinkley loves her job until one of her targets is hired by the company and she starts rethinking her life as a heartbreaker.
What I didn't like:
📚 almost all of the characters were difficult to like
📚 the love story went from 0 to 100 way too fast with no development
📚 I personally felt like the story objectified both men and women
📚 I couldn't stand Margo (Brinkley's boss) - it felt like she was encouraging women to be angry and jaded instead of empowering them
What I liked:
📚 there was some great laugh out loud lines
📚 Brinkley's forever hissing cat 🐈
📚 the ending - I do feel like the ending redeemed some parts of the book I didn't like, but no spoilers!
Thanks to @netgalley @gallerybooks and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Brinkley works at H4H, heartbreak for hire helping other women to get revenge from guys who have mistreated them. One of her assignments was to pay justice to a professor who took credit that he wasn't due. His name was Mark and that is the start of breaking the rules that Brinkley was not prepared for....