okay, I really liked this one. It was hilarious and not very cliche. The relationships between characters (romantic and otherwise) felt real to me. There weren’t very many parts that were like “yea ok that’s not how it happens in real life” to me. As someone who’s a bit skeptical about rom-coms, I thought this one had a lot more substance than I’m used to reading. I’d definitely recommend this rom-com to others when it releases July 26th.

Thank you @entangled_publishing for the advanced readers copy of this book! It’s out already, be sure to pick up your copy ASAP!
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Summary: Annie is 40, single, and a concierge doctor. When she learns her best friend Kelly not only has a boyfriend but is engaged to be married, Annie gets drunk and texts every man in her phone book to marry her. Through the absolute mortification of thirty-seven rejections, shockingly, She realizes two men have said yes. Behind Bachelor Door #1 is Rob, my old high school crush: the comfortable, dependable boy-next-door. Behind Bachelor Door #2 is Darius, the exciting, flashy news reporter about to hit it big. Does this mean I’ll have to get out of my yoga pants and actually go on dates now?

Dax, the local bartender who got me into this disaster in the first place—remember the Old Fashioneds?—can’t believe I’ve given up on finding true love. What does a tattooed, broody twentysomething know about carving out a future for yourself, anyway?

Too bad the further into this hot mess I get, the less I know about who I am. And I’m going to have to figure out exactly what I need if I ever want to find a true happily ever after.
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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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My thoughts: this book was delightful I adored it! I went in knowing nothing and was completely blown away by this one. A fast, quick lovely hilarious read perfect for the summer 🥰. Annie was delightful and so was Dax. Such a sweet fun light hearted read, enjoy!

Annie Kyle is a 40 year old concierge doctor. She's single, but because her best friend lives in her basement, she doesn't really feel the sting of loneliness that goes with being single. That is until her best friend gets engaged. After a night out where for once she has more than one drink and an interaction with hot younger bartender Dax, she sends out a text to every single male in her phone letting them know she's looking to get married. She wakes up to two interested responses.

Annie being a high paid career driven woman in my opinion was great. By all means please let's make it totally the norm that some women just love their jobs and do well at them. But the way Annie was written didnt even seem like a real person. I couldn't connect with her at all because she seemed so one dimensional. And the fact that Dax was 27 to her 40 was harped on so hard I started to feel like the author wanted us to see Annie as an old lady on a walker and Dax fresh from his high school graduation. While they did eventually end up together, even their interactions seemed stiff and odd. And fast. One page they were meeting and a few forward he was leaving because it wasn't working. Mind you one conversation led to this. One very short conversation at that. This is a great story that just fell flat. The two men who Annie entertained for marriage were part of the story but more so just secondary characters without much depth themselves.

This wasn't a bad book, it just had so much potential that it seemed to just not meet unfortunately. Three stars.

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Thank you to NetGalley, Julie Hammerle, and Entangled Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

👩‍⚕How to disspell the lonely?

4.5🌟 stars
I really enjoyed this story which had both its lighthearted and serious moments. A forty year-old, career-driven, single female professional who finds her social circle changing and leaving her behind; I can identify with that. What she does about it totally unintentionally (but is it really?) is a really good tale, told well.

Each man in her life is quite different and suited to a sampling of what Dr. Annie thinks she's looking for. Author Julie Hammerle gives enough of a glimpse into both lead and secondary characters and their challenges, including a lovable dog named Joanne. There are matchmaking and nay saying types who get involved as Annie struggles to find what she really wants from life in the way of career, friendship, romance and personal growth. Altogether a quickly-read novel with a few sad losses but that ends well with lot of content characters and one or two unexpected twists.

Thanks to Entangled Amara and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

This was a pretty fun read, with about an equal amount of strong points and things I didn't care for. I appreciate the 30-40 age range of characters, but the main character would NOT let the fact go that she was almost 40 and kept dwelling on that as a point of why she couldn't date a younger guy. I like that there was a bit of a diverse cast, with one of the main friends being Latinx and queer, but a warning to those sensitive to JK Rowling references: there are a handful. I enjoyed the many romantic prospects, but of course wanted more with the man she ended up with (of course, we all do!). Friendship is a big theme in this book, which is great, but I wish that there wasn't so much miscommunication and secrecy all the way up to the end. Some great issues tackled: infertility, care of elderly and sick parent, feminism and careers.

Overall, It’s Raining Men by Julie Hammerle is a fun read, with a pretty satisfying ending. Give it a try!

Thanks to Entangled: Amara for the gifted copy of this book!

ITS RAINING MEN - JULIE HAMMERLE
PUBLISHED BY - ENTANGLED PUBLISHING
PLOT - Annie is almost 40 is a successful concierge doctor finds out thay her roomate and bestie is getting married. So Annie in a shocked drunken state send a mass text to men in her life only to find out that 2 of them Have replied Yes to her shocking proposal.
Guy 2 is her high school crush and next door neighbour. Guy 2 is a flashy news reporter. Also adding to the mix is Fax, the local bartender who was present when the disaster happened. He convinces Annie to marry only for the right reasons. But before finding her true love she must first find herself!!
MY THOUGHTS -
I liked the plot and it's quite relatable too. There are some really funny moments to!
It was a quick read and there is a good flow on the writing though we do know whom she will end up with and her waiting for Annie to figure it out for herself.
I just felt that Daxs character could have been better sketched with little more chemistry between the two kinda felt to convenient!
Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange of my honest opinion.
3.5⭐ for this one!

It’s Raining Men is a unique romance about Annie, a 39 year old successful concierge doctor who feels alone once finding out her remaining single friend has gotten engaged.

After getting drunk and deciding she wants to settle down and no longer “play games”, Annie sends out a text to 39 men to find out if any of them would like to get married. After two of the men respond saying yes, Annie finds herself considering what her life would be like if she chose to settle down with either of them.

There is Darius, a famous news reporter, who offers a world of excitement, luxury, and understanding regarding a demanding career. Then there is Rob, Annie’s old next door neighbor whom she has known since childhood, someone who offers stability and comfort.

Annie also meets 27 year old bartender Dax, who needs a place to live with his (adorable) dog Joanne. They wind up moving in the room Annie’s newly engaged friend vacated, & suddenly Dax becomes a wild card.

There were many sweet, endearing moments, along with funny and relatable scenes regarding friendships and dating. I really enjoyed the emphasis of Annie needing to focus on herself, to find what truly matters to her, and being happy for herself and not others.

You feel as though you know who Annie should be with throughout the story, but it is still enjoyable to read as everything plays out and go along with the characters as they learn things for themselves.

I loved the scenes with Joanne, I felt they were so heartwarming and really brought the characters closer on a deeper level.

It’s Raining Men was fun and interesting, I was invested in the characters and the story, I look forward to reading more of the author’s work!

A real life rom com with a sappy happy ending. Annie is nearing 40 and thinks her life is spiraling out of control. Dax is 27 and still trying to fulfill his dreams. This story is delightfully unusual from the normal romance tropes. This makes it especially fun as Annie juggles the men even though they are all in the know. Throw in some crazy friends drama and everything takes on deeper meaning. I love the way the author handles all these relationships and ties them all neatly together at the end of the story.

I was provided a free copy of this book by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This was a fun read for the summer, but it was nothing special. Just a run-of-the-mill romance with some comedy thrown in. I may not be in the demographic for this book since I am not a woman in my late-30s, so keep that in mind.

a very fun and quirky romance, perfect for the slight reading slump i’ve been in! i loved annie’s character so much and found that i connected with her very well. moreover, dax was the perfect romantic lead for this piece of work.

Annie is a concierge doctor. (Yeah I had to look that up.) Annie's unlucky in love, til she does a TV interview. Now Annie has more men than she needs. This story is cute and well worth the read. The characters are likeable and the MC is relatable. This is a fast, fun, & easy read. The chapters are short, making it more enjoyable. I'll definitely be looking at this author's other books. I think romance lovers will fine this story adorable. I recommend this book to all this looking for a fun read.

This was a delightful rom-com with unique characters.

Annie who is a doctor and almost forty is taking one more look at her life and how lonely she is — especially when her roommate is engaged and is moving out.

The plot is straightforward and kept me laughing till the end. My favorite character was Joanne — who doesn't love dogs.

I received an arc of this book, and this is my honest opinion.

This has got to be the funniest book I've read this year. 'It's Raining Men' was a quick read. Between the banter and the love, I couldn't put it down. Definitely a five star read.

While it was a fairly cute read, I found the writing to be below my interests. The main character was interesting enough but there wasn’t anything really special about her. Overall, it was a fun read!

It's Raining Men was a very middle of the pack style romcom, that was more miss than hit for me.

I was super excited to be able to read this early thanks to Netgalley, but my excitement soon faded to disappointment once I got into the book. I really wanted to love this and tried my best, especially since the premise sounded promising and like something I would enjoy. Unfortunately, this just didn't work out for me, womp womp.

Overall I thought the plot was alright but a little underwhelming, and I rode the struggle bus and hard when it came to connecting with Annie and the rest of the characters... The only saving grace is the short chapters really help the drag of this book, and the dialogue wasn't too bad.

This book centres around Annie Kyle, a 40-year-old doctor who is very successful but lonely. I really liked how career-driven she is & it definitely is a quality I admire. Her work is a huge part of her & how she is, which is something that's very realistic & I enjoyed it. She was also very self-aware which was a great bonus. While Annie wasn't flat or one-dimensional, she wasn't very interesting either. She felt real but also very bland, not necessarily someone I was particularly invested in.

Annie was an enigma to me, honestly. She is written to be relatable & I feel like she's supposed to be but at the end of the day, she still seems very awkward & unrealistic. This sounds contradictory to what I said before about her feeling real & that's exactly how this book felt. Annie was a little too contradictory at times, with her actions & intentions not lining up. Sometimes I can relate to her & sometimes, I can't understand her. Her character arc was choppy & the 'coming-of-age' aspect had a lot of room for improvement.

I honestly feel quite apathetic in terms of the reading experience. I didn't hate it but there was no sparkle or charm that I normally look for in a rom-com. The love square(yes, square, not triangle) was very unappealing. I can't think of why a successful doctor like her who knows a lot about self-love would ever settle for men like them. It would've been so much better if I'd felt at least a little torn about the decision but the men were such big NOs. There was really no dilemma between the men at all so it wasn't as angsty as it could've been.

I, truth to God, almost got whiplash reading the development of Annie & Dax's relationship. It was like I was continuously being thrown in the face with new things that were happening between them that I literally was not aware was happening. Their entire relationship was unbelievably messy & out of the blue. It was pleasantly-paced at first, but got confusing really quickly.

There are some redeeming qualities, of course. The dialogue was good! It was certainly funny & it did read like a rom-com & while Annie's actions were a little contradictory at times her voice was fairly consistent so I appreciated that. The short chapters also really helped minimise the drag.

Wanted to love it, but just didn't. I just could not connect to the characters and with the book. It felt more like a chore to read it, that a hobby... 2.5 stars.y

Annie is truly a girl boss!!! I love how hard she’s worked for the life she has. Each man brought something different to the table: feeling comfortable, experiencing VIP world, and leading with her feelings instead of her head. I absolutely loved how much the characters changed throughout the book, not just the main. In the end love and happiness is what’s most important, everything else will fall into place.

Thank you to Net Galley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

I suffered through this one. The premise sounded great, like something I would enjoy. However, I lost count in the first half of the book of how many times the narrator was shaming people in their twenties. I’m in my thirties, and sure, I see some silly behaviors out there, but the things being said came across as pure condescension and it made it very hard for me to overlook to enjoy the rest of the book.

I really wanted to like this book, especially since I've been loving contemporaries recently, but unfortunately, I was underwhelmed. Nothing about this book really stood out to me, negative or positive, and I found myself struggling to keep reading. It's Raining Men follows the story of Annie Kyle who is a successful, but lonely doctor. She ends up drunk texting some guys, and suddenly, she has a love triangle that's turning into a square..? Both of the options, Darius and Rob, were bland and unremarkable. There wasn't any chemistry between them and Annie, despite being eager to marry her. I did really like the bartender Dax and his dog, Joanne, but even then, they aren't really memorable. Contemporaries tend to have unrealistic and ideal circumstances, but this book was pushing it. I still really enjoyed reading some of the dialogue and overall it was an easy book to get into. Annie is a very likable character and I loved seeing her job as a concierge doctor!

A massive thank you to Entangled Publishing and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.