Huge thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow and Custom House for the eARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am a huge Meg Cabot fan and have been since I was a child. This book, like her others, did not disappoint! You'll definitely want to pick this book up when it releases TODAY (October 12th)!

Review:

No Words is the 3rd installment of Cabot's Little Bridge series which takes place in a small town in the Florida Keys. If you are looking for a slow-burn read that is also a witty, rom-com/contemporary romance then this might just be for you! In this book, you meet Jo & Will, who are two authors who don’t exactly see eye to eye on anything at all. They bump into each other at Little Bridge Island’s first annual book festival during a weekend full of book panels with authors, dinners, a boat trip, and anything else you could imagine... to me that sounds like a good time! As Jo and Will work together to overcome a snafu from a previous Novel Con, they realize there is so much more to the other than they realize.

3.5. I liked this a little better than the previous installment in the series, but it's still just a perfectly fine rom-com--not that there's anything wrong with that; the characters just didn't have as much depth as other rom-coms I've read. These characters are a lot of fun, though, and I enjoyed Jo's sarcasm.

Grab this if you're looking for something light and want to enjoy a story without thinking too much about it.

Meg Cabot will always and forever be my rom-com happy place. She is a master at creating fun and quirky scenarios for her relatable and likable characters.
Leading lady, Jo Wright, is a children's author who finds herself in the midst of writer's block brought on by mean comments from a popular fiction author Will Price to the press. She's also stressing about her dad not wanting to accept any of her offers to move him to Florida during the harsh New York winters. She's locked herself away in an infinite loop of worries that is only interrupted by visions of revenge against Will. Until an offer she can't refuse appears in her inbox asking her to participate in Little Bridge Island's first-ever book conference, a conference that her agent swears will not be attended by the island's famous local writer, Will Price.
If you're a fan of rom-com, you can imagine all the fun that's in store for you. If you're new to the genre, get ready to be introduced to all the best tropes rom-com has to offer by one of the best writers in the genre. There are awkward situations, quirky friends, misunderstandings, drinking too much, and the happily inevitable kiss and make-up.
Don't let the fact that this is book 3 in the series keep you from jumping right in. It could just as easily be a stand-alone novel. No previous knowledge of characters is needed to enjoy.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow Paperbacks for the early read!

If you have ever read anything by Meg Cabot then we likely had the same formative reading experiences.

I've been eager to pick up one of her new adult rom-coms, and really grateful to the publisher for lighting a fire under my tbr (so to speak) with this read.

No Words is the third installment of the Little Bridge Island series but can be enjoyed as a standalone (this was my first intro to this series). Our story follows Jo Wright, a best-selling children's author, as she attends a book festival hosted by her literary nemesis. What follows is a very cute enemies-to-lovers, inside the industry love story.

My favorite part was the little insights into the publishing and marketing side of books. Obviously, Cabot has a lot of experience as an author, so it was really fun to see her thoughts on being an author.

In short, this book was exactly what I expect from Cabot. It's playful, fast-paced, and full of shenanigans. Exactly how I expect this voice to translate from a YA audience to an adult one.

Definitely my favorite "Little Bridge Island" story so far. What's not to love about a bunch of authors at a book festival? Anyone who has ever been to a book event will totally get it. And as an added bonus us non-authors get a sneak peak on what might be happening behind the scenes.
Businesswise, of course, not personal.

Of course, when it comes to the personal in this book both Meg Cabot and romance fans will fall in love as well. All the characters are so much fun, especially our main one Jo, she is what I like to call the "trademark Meg Cabot character" that as a long time fan I have come to love in her contemporary romances.

I would label this under the perfect beach read category but since we are closing in on colder weather I'll say it's a great cuddle-up-and-read-while-reminiscing-about-warmer-weather read.
It's funny, sweet and everything fans of the genre could ask for.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

CW: sexual harassmen, death of parent (past), depression (past), brief disappearance at sea

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f frenemies to lovers
-vacation romance
-close-proximity
-elements of single parent
-some pining

This was escapist fun. Two authors falling for each other at a book festival. I really do love books that take place over a short period of time. Told over a weekend, Jo begins to see Will in a new light. I loved their adventures and the journey both characters took over the book.

A fun, light read.

Steam: 1

Always a fan of enemies to lovers, and I really like the worlds that Meg Cabot creates. I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the very first one, but it was still a fun and enjoyable read. It's definitely a fun summery read. And I also really liked the fact that it was about authors.

Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow books for my eARC! All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Review will be published on 10/12/21

Jo Wright is a well-known author of a children's book series called Kitty Katz, Kitten Sitter. She has successful wrote many Kitty Katz novels and has many adoring fans, except now she has hit a slump. It's a big one. It all started when author Will Price, a Nicholas Sparks type, bad mouthed her books in an interview to none other than the New York Times. This has messed with her head and has had a serious case of writer's block since. She's got bills to pay and a deadline to make, so when she is offered the opportunity to attend a literary festival in the Florida Keys, she takes it; plus, she gets a $10,000 stipend to attend. Normally she would never go to a festival in the Florida Keys, because Will Price lives down there, but she happens to know he is abroad during the festival. Think again. Once she gets there, she realizes that Will is not only attending the festival, but he has helped to plan it and is a major donor. Now she must face Will even though she would rather not see him again. What could go wrong? Meg Cabot's rom-com, No Words, is a fun romance, especially for fans of the enemies to lovers trope.

I really liked Jo from the beginning in No Words. Despite her penchant to use annoying phrases from her Kitty Katz series, I still really enjoyed her and was rooting for her. I really wish Cabot would have fleshed out why she let Price get to her so much, but nonetheless, Cabot convinces the readers that Will is an all-around horrible human. However, once Jo gets to the Little Bridge Island's literary festival, Will seems just the opposite. He has been really nice and accommodating to Jo, so readers end up questioning what game he is playing. Slowly, we realize what's going on and I really enjoyed the ride and watching Jo, eventually, let down her walls.

The setting of a literary festival was so much fun! It was like having a behind the scene glimpse into what it's like to be an author at one of these events. Jo, along with her author friends, were hilarious and I found myself laughing out loud at certain points. Plus, the setting of Little Bridge Key in the Florida Keys was outstanding. Cabot, who lives at Key West, really knows how to bring the Keys to life. I felt like I was there and my only regret is the fact that I wasn't able to read this book on the beach.

There's a lot of drama in No Words. Some of it was a little over the top, but it was all very entertaining. If you are looking for a palate cleanser in between more serious reads, I recommend No Words. It was a light rom-com and I mean this in the best way possible. Sometimes it is exactly what you need and who doesn't love a good enemies to lovers story set a beautiful destination....plus, a literary festival! It's a winning combination.

So, are you a fan of Meg Cabot? Is No Words on your TBR list? Let me know in the comments below.

This was an entertaining book! I rated it 3 stars because it was a bit difficult to connect with the characters as they do not really come off as personable. But what I liked about it was 'The Moment' chapters in between the regular chapter because we got to see how similar Johnny and Will were, and I just loved the writing of 'The Moment.' Also, Jo and Will's banter was so entertaining and fun to read.

The last Meg Cabot book I think I read was All-American Girl when I was in middle or high school (a book that remains a favorite, actually). I'm fairly certain this is the first Meg Cabot book I picked up as an adult, as I did not even know she wrote adult fiction/romance until I saw this one. Which also relates to the fact that I had NO idea this was book three in a series when I picked it up. However, this book does not feel like a series installment, and I would have never known it was book three in a series except I saw a friend's review mentioning it and on Goodreads it calls it "Little Bridge Island #3." So there you go.

In this story, children's book author Jo Wright is invited to speak at a book fair on Little Bridge Island (which seems an awful lot like Key West), but is shocked to arrive and see her arch nemesis--Will Price (a thinly veiled Nicholas Sparks, but young, and hot), who she was assured was out of town on a movie shoot--there and heavily involved in the fair activities. Just a year ago, Will insulted her writing and children's books as a category, and Jo doesn't forgive and forget that easily. But when she begins to learn there's more to Will than she thought, and perhaps a heart under his chiseled exterior, sparks begin to fly.

I really enjoyed this one! I love dueling authors as romantic interest--reminds me a bit of Beach Read, another story featuring enemies-to-lovers authors of disparate genres. I think there's a great cast of characters, such as the other authors at the conference, conference attendees, and locals, and the story kept me entertained the whole time. This was a light, easy, breezy read, and generally fun! That's not to say it doesn't cover some more serious topics, and Cabot puts a CW at the beginning of the book, so be sure to check that out.

Now I'm wondering if I should go back and read books one and two in the series???

Thanks to William Morrow books for my eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 stars - 8/10

No Words quite literally left me speechless. Nowadays cute romance novels are often so repetitive, it feels like watching a Hallmark movie, this book was a respite from those corny romances. The storyline was absolutely brilliant, if you loved Beach Read by Emily Henry as well as The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, then be sure to put this on your TBR! Jo is a popular children's author who is in a major writing slump all thanks to the infamous, tear-jerking, romance novelist, Will Price. Due to their past encounters, Jo is left unwilling to ever come in contact with this infuriating man. But fate has other plans, and Jo is stuck with Will for a whole weekend...which leads to plot twists, secrets, and loads of sexual tension. Jo and Will have the cutest dynamic. Will is extremely protective, mysterious, shy, and straight-up adorable, while Jo is loud, and not afraid to speak her mind, especially towards Will. They don't have a second chance love per se, but they do have unresolved, built-up history. And while I do call this an enemies/rivals to lovers romance, I would like to add that it is a one-sided enemies to lovers. Hear me out though, I know we don't like the whole one-sided enemies, but this book, from the start, establishes that there is more to the story than what Jo knows, therefore while Jo has a reason to hate Will, she knows that there is a secret Will is hiding. The only reason I deducted a point from this review was because that I didn't enjoy Jo as a character, she acted very childish and plain immature for a good portion of the book, while there was character development, I was still very irritated by her behavior toward Will and the other characters. Ergo this book gets a 4/5. I could not put this book down (and now I am behind on my school assignments) but it was extremely worth it! Go check it out :)

Oh Meg Cabot you did it again.

I was super excited to get the opportunity to arc read one of my favorite authors, and she wrote a sit down and read all day book. Read it in one sitting!

A fun story about different authors going to a book event (you go my attention right away). An author who is gets invited to an event only to find out HE is there. Let the craziness commence.

A perfect romcom with great characters (Frannie and Saul are relationships goals) and a few day event that leaves you wanting more. I can’t wait to see what Meg Cabot does next, and I hope we go back to Little Bridge Island soon! Five out of five 📚📚📚📚📚

I'm ashamed to admit that life has been hectic enough that I haven't even managed to read LBI #2 yet, but each book is self-contained so I was able to dive right back in (and do plan to hop back to #2 soon!).

It's always a well-done story for me when I find myself reacting out loud, which I did frequently throughout this story. I laughed, I yelled, I rolled my eyes. Jo, the main character, is definitely not perfect. But she's relatable. Will, too, has his moments of realism, but he definitely was on the less-realistic side of things for me.

I really enjoyed every bit of this story. I'm always a fan of enemies-to-lovers stories and while I wouldn't exactly label it that (it's more of a one-sided grudge and slight misunderstanding), I appreciated the hints of the trope. It played out almost exactly as I expected with one important change: communication! And not in a forced way either. While I did miss resolution of a few story points, they didn't take away from the story and I even appreciated how they ended up playing out when it was against my original prediction. I definitely had trouble putting it down and kept wanting to read more.

Thank you to HarperCollins Publishers for granting my wish for an ARC of this novel through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

Ugh. Can we talk?? Like REALLY talk. Y’all. #megcabot and her NEW BOOK #nowords is just *swooning* I absolutely freaking loutely LOVED and became enchanted by EVERY. SINGLE. CHARACTER. Seriously. Imma need a sequel 😂🙈 writers going to a first ever book festival in such a charming quaint little island. Where two authors who have had words. One may be too handsy. Ugh. My heart. I devoured this. I became a part of the book. Of the world of authors. I as a reader would love to believe this is what actually happens “behind the scenes” but ….. people. Go grab this book. Get cozy. You won’t be going anywhere until it’s finished. Swoon with me and let me know your thoughts. Thank you so much #netgalley for blessing me with something that made me so happy 💕 it really is the little things in life. #williammorrowbooks #williammorrowpaperbacks #customhouse #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #love #writerscommunity #islandfestival #bookrecommendations

The Keys! Writers! A private island! An English accent! Meg Cabot knows what a girl wants. I'm obsessed with Little Bridge Island, and this was an extremely satisfying addition to the series. This tropical romp is a must-read with lots of memorable characters and gorgeous settings - which literally had me booking a trip to Key West.

Third in the series (No Offense, No Judgement) but also great as a standalone. This book was a perfect way to hang onto summer a litter longer. They attend a book event in the Florida Keys and the main story spans a few days - which as an event planner I loved the setting and timing! So much can happen in a few days in a new city.
For those who loved Beach Read and Red White and Royal Blue - this enemies to lovers banter and story will brighten your day.

This book was so cute. The enemies to lovers tension and banter between Jo and Will was perfectly spot on. I really like that we had this preconceived notion that Will was some tool, yet turned out to be such a genuine person. Normally I love dual POV, but this time I loved that we got left out of Wills head. It was fun trying to figure out exactly what he was thinking. Specifically because he had such a way with words. Or lack thereof. 😅 I loved witnessing Jo's character development. I think she did alot of growing up and learning during her trip.

I honestly didn't want it to end, while I felt fulfilled, I would love to get more of Jo and Will.

Overall, I DEVOURED this book. The characters, as well as the supporting characters, were wonderful and relatable! Cannot wait to read more from Meg Cabot. I also need to attend a book festival ASAP because now it's all I can think about. 😍

Thank you to Netgalley, Meg Cabot and William Morrow for my gifted eARC.

Meg Cabot has a very soft spot in my heart. Her books were what I read to cross from YA to adult novels when I was in High School and this is actually my 50th Meg Cabot book (she has her own Goodreads shelf). Meg Cabot’s books are just so easy to read and instantly draw me in. I love the cover and TBH it was part of the reason I wanted to read the book.

That being said, I didn’t love this one. It’s a women’s fiction book marketed as a romance because two people fall in love. The irony is that there are entire conversations in the book about genres vs. themes, so to have this one mislabeled is odd. Other than seeing each other across the room, the hero and heroine aren’t on page together until page together until the 30% mark and they don’t kiss until 66% of the way through.

I wish that I liked Jo more, but I grew tired of her constantly playing the victim. I feel like I would have really liked Will, but the book was entirely in Jo’s POV and where they weren’t on page together it was hard to get to know him. On top of that, the cast of characters was too large and hard to keep track of. This is the third in a series and I’ve not read the first two, but looking at the summaries of the other two, I don’t think my issue was not being familiar with the world.

Overall the book was fine and I cared enough to keep reading it, but I’m not dying to read the first two books in the series after reading this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC.

Oh man! This book really made me want to go to a multi-day book fair/festival/convention!
I keep seeing posts from people going to book events and I think comic con is soon. Which one do you recommend?

Also, I would love to hang out with a group of authors. The trajectory of conversation just seems amazing and insightful.

Jo Wright is the bestselling author of the Kitty Katz series for children and she has been invited to be on a panel at the Little Bridge Island Book Festival in Florida. She does not want to go there because another author who publicly criticized her books and category lives on that island.... But she needs the very generous stipend.

Will Price, bestselling author of novels of tragic love and loss, also author Jo despises. He is superb at his prose but can not form into spoken word what he means.

Ahhh yes enemies to lovers there you are my fav trope! 

I loved all the different authors that were there and their different books, genres, categories and it was so fun being a part of the author bus lol. 

There was gossip, scandal, books, beaches, essential oils, meet and greets, slowburn, yacht rides, and so much more.

I can't wait to go to Florida next month!

I also loved the positive message about how certain books always hold a special place in your heart if they helped you to learn to read! Then the books that helped you to learn to grow emotionally. ❤️😍

tw: handsy gross dudes, you know the ones that will help you get your name out there.

Thank you avonbooks for the finished copy and the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

A series of books about a sweet little island town could theoretically run out of characters, right? The third book in the Little Bridge Island series has solved that - the main character is author Jo Wright, a New York author visiting to be a part of the island's first book festival, and receiving a hefty stipend for her participation.

She confirms with her publicist that the author who lives nearby is not part of the festival, since he ripped out her heart and stomped on it previously when he spoke badly about children's books - Jo's specialty.

While the books in the series are predictable, knowing they're so warm and fuzzy is a comfort. Reading a book to escape, and knowing that true love will be found and wishes will come true is hardly something to complain about. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars and I look forward to reading more about the residents and visitors to Little Bridge Island in the future.