This is a cute and fun read. The writing was simple, yet entertaining. Read in one sitting. Enjoyable and I loved the banter between these two characters. yes, a romance, but very mild on the steam. 3.5 stars

This was my favorite kind of romcom: humorous and light but with enough depth to keep it from being "fluffy". From their adorable meet-cute on the beach to their well-earned HEA (not a spoiler since it's a romance!), Noah and Gracie were perfect together. On the surface, they had little in common but when they dug deeper they realized they were more similar than they thought and secretly wanted the same things. I loved watching them climb out of the shadow of an emotionally absent parent and learn to be vulnerable with each other. Side characters, especially Morty, added to both the "aw" factor and the comic relief. It was fun to see Chris and Everly from Ten Rules For Faking It. I really hope there is a third book with Wes finding his own perfect love!

A sweet albiet somewhat choppy romcom about two neighbors who have a misunderstanding that turns to love. They both are rehabbing their houses but on different budgets and they both have one cruel parent. There is a lot of build up to multiple fade-to-black closed door sexual scenes. I found it off putting that the author included so many implied scenes with fade-to-black endings. Overall, not bad, not great.

Noah and Grace are attracted to each other. They fit together so well. But they both are so afraid of a forever relationship that they have decide to be just friends. As they start to work on Noah’s house project they realize the plan is not working.

Th is enemies-to-lovers romance was a fun read. It had a pushy but (mostly) good intentioned real estate agent, a determined and talented interior designer and plenty of misunderstandings to keep things interesting.

Grace is on her way to achieving her goals in finishing her degree for interior design and finally having a home she can call her own. It has not been easy for her to get to this point, but she’s been working hard (with multiple jobs) to make ends meet and she can see her dream job just around the corner. Unfortunately, when she finally moves into the house her grandmother left her, she didn’t expect the neighbor next door to be so unreasonable.

Noah is a real estate developer who is not used to hearing no. When he buys a beach side house he envisions expanding and remodeling everything. However, his next-door neighbor refuses to budge when he offers to buy her land above asking value. He’s never let anything stop him before and he knows just what to do to make her change her mind.

While I liked Grace and Noah’s story, I fell in love with the cast of characters surrounding them. This is the type of story that focuses on family found and people who surround themselves with friends who care. If you’ve reach Ten Rules for Faking It, you’ll notice another Jansen brother appears in this story, which was a fun addition. Overall, this was a good read, but I did find a few spots where the pacing felt a bit slow for me. Otherwise, it’s one I would certainly recommend.

"We need to stop trying to prove ourselves to people that aren't even paying attention."

I was not familiar with Sophie's writing prior to reading How to Love Your Neighbor, but I'm definitely a fan now! I absolutely love the good old enemies-to-lovers trope, and How to Love Your Neighbor makes it even better by making the main characters neighbors! Additionally, fans of home design will be thrilled by the premise of this book, and the fact that the main characters are basically Joanna and Chip Gaines on steroids. The chemistry between Noah and Grace is undeniable, but I appreciated their banter even more! If you're looking for a sweet, heart-warming comedy, How to Love Your Neighbor should be at the top of your TBR.

A huge thank you to St. Martin's Press and Sophie Sullivan for letting me read an advanced copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Grace Travis is on the cusp of launching the career she's been preparing for almost as long as she can remember. She's been working multiple part-time jobs to pay the bills as well as studying interior design in college. Now she only has to decide on and complete an approved project before graduation. When Grace learns she has inherited a small fixer-upper bungalow from the grandparents she never knew, she is on cloud nine with ideas for making it over. Yes, it'll take awhile on her shoestring budget but that's okay. It's hers and that's a first for Grace.

Real estate developer Noah Jansen moved from The Big Apple to the West Coast to prove to his domineering father he could make it on his own and he needed neither his money nor his influence to be successful. Even though his house is near the beach, Noah wants a pool too. To make that happen he'll have to buy the dinky little shack next door. If he tears it down there'll be ample room for an in-ground pool. Easy peasy, right? Wrong!

The animosity between Noah and Grace is so heavy it's nearly tangible. He's disdainful of her and Grace is having none of his highhanded behavior. She knows her way around a toolbox though and when an opportunity presents itself to show the jerk next door that she's more than a pretty face, Grace is kind enough to make some repairs for him. Noah's grudging admiration for her skills and ingenuity begins to emerge and soon there's a seismic shift in the dynamics of their relationship.

"How to Love Your Neighbor" is described as an enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. If you're in the mood for a sexy romp, this won't scratch that itch. Yes, it's cute but it's so clean it squeaks. There's no swearing and nothing in the sex department that will raise any eyebrows. While I found it amusing enough for a few chuckles it simply fell short on the romance scale. Pure vanilla. There are some minor characters that add depth beyond the romance trope but the pacing is slow, just kind of plodding along without ever getting up to speed. Author Sophie Sullivan deserves credit for her grammatically correct writing but as rom-coms go, there's no sizzle. Three stars.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press and to Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this work. "How to Love Your Neighbor" is due for publication January 18, 2022.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance reader's copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Complimentary copy given for honest review and opinion. It's the boy next door combined with the neighbor from hell. This book is funny and passionate with a great ending.

How to Love Your Neighbor is a perfect follow up to Ten Rules for Faking It!

In this book we meet Noah, the brother of Chris, the male protagonist from the first book. Noah has moved to a house on the beach, and he’s determined to purchase the neighboring rundown property so he can build a pool (because who doesn’t need a pool when they live on the beach?). Little does he know, Grace, a design student, has just inherited the place from her grandparents and has every intention of renovating the place and setting down roots.


Noah and Grace clash heads, despite some initial chemistry before they knew who each other was. Noah is a son of a rich businessman who just wants to make a name for himself. Grace grew up dirt-poor and is struggling to make ends meet. They both have something to prove, and, like with any fabulous romance novel, their goals are in direct conflict with their desires… This book is funny and sweet. Noah and Grace have some hilarious moments, and I absolutely love how Grace gets tongue-tied whenever in Noah’s presence, and then berates herself internally. Cringey and so relatable!

Grace and Noah make several bets and deals over the course of the book, all of them involving some form of home renovation or design. Because Grace is finishing up her design degree and Noah usually works on the back-end of flipping properties, this is a nice theme that ties the entire book together. The author features quite a few complementary creative events throughout the book (paint night, anyone?), which ties the entire plotline together in a perfectly little bow.

I absolutely love the book’s supporting cast. Any time a romance novel has a persnickety old man/woman who provides their two cents in one of the protagonist’s lives, I’m there for it, and this book delivers in the form of an old man named Morty. We even get to see Chris and Everly from the previous book, which is a nostalgic (for me) reunion.

I highly recommend this book to those looking for a sweet, funny, clean, and lighthearted romantic read.

An engaging and light romance that will especially appeal to readers fascinated by house renovations and interior design. Grace and Noah are unlikely next-door neighbors. Grace has inherited a small house on the water from grandparents she never knew while Noah has just bought the mc-monster home beside it, determined to reclaim a time in his life when he was happy. They start off enemies and vow to be friends but will they end up more than that? Cozy and feel-good, this novel will relax you like a hot scented bubble bath.
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DNF at 25%. This book had potential but it was extremely slow and unnecessarily drawn out. I adore the enemies to lovers trope but this book had the most G-rates “enemies”. I lost interest before anything even started because honestly NOTHING happened in the first quarter of the book. Not a single note worthy thing.

The characters were extremely bland and there wasn’t much development happening. The heroine seemed like she could be a fun and quirky character but again, nothing happened to allow her personality to come out. The hero just seemed like a hot, entitled, workaholic.

The writing style was difficult to get used to POV wise and at times it was hard to tell who was voicing the chapter because it wasn’t clear right away.

What a sweet, sweet, romance. I love the dynamic between the two leads and their contrasting personalities both softening as they fall for each other. This was a fun, easy, lighthearted romance perfect for any weekend.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately I could not get into this romance. The characters were unappealing and the storyline rather flat. Just not as the rom com I was expecting.

5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I would definitely be recommending this book to readers on my Instagram bookstagram account.

Each are skeptical of love due to their parents own love lives, the two aren't looking to settle down. She doesn't want to lose herself in a man, and he is too afraid he's turning out to be like his father to allow himself to love. While they tended to butt heads in the beginning, after being pushed to work together their eyes are opened to not only love, but to appreciate their differences. This story is all about creating/finding your 'home,' and what all that entails. The characters are both strong people who don't always recognize their weaknesses, but are constantly trying to improve themselves. It's not necessarily a sweet romance, but it's not overly dramatic. There are some humorous moments, but I wouldn't classify this as a Rom Com. It is on the clean side (closed bedroom doors.) It's a bit of a slow burn, and it isn't until near the end that they realize what they are feeling towards each other. It did seem to run on the longer side. (There were bits I felt could have been left out without compromising the story.) It alternates between POVs.

*I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley.

Grace is finishing up her design degree and is anxious to begin redoing the house her grandparents left her. Her neighbor, Noah, really wants to buy her house and add a pool to his already larger property. The house is not for sale. Noah, the rich and powerful business man who grew up privileged, desperately wants to get out of the shadows of his vindictive father. Grace, who grew up poor, with a mother who never seemed to love Grace, wants to rid herself of her mother who constantly asks for money and declares the grandparent’s house belongs to her. This is a great book about finding family in those who love and support you, and trusting in the people who care for you. The bantering between Grace and Noah is fun and adds to their character. When Grace is chosen to make over Noah’s house for a distinguished magazine, the two are forced to spend time together and really understand each other. Loved this book and the messages it imparts.

I received a copy of this story from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this. It's solidly enjoyable. The characters are clearly defined, the pacing is good, the plot is predictable without being boring. But it's a story that has been told before and this one isn't unique. Sure, there are elements that are new but there wasn't a spark that kept me hooked. I was able to put this one down when I needed to do other things.

This is a good bit of fluff A palate-cleanser, if you will. I'd recommend this as some mental sorbet between heavier reads.

What can I say...I'm so upset that book ended! I wanted to continue reading about Noah and Grace. This should tell you how invested I am with these characters and what wonderful work Sophie Sullivan sis in creating them. If you were a fan of her first book, Ten Rules for Faking It, then you'll her second just as much (maybe even more). Who doesn't love an enemy neighbor who is positively attractive turn lover story?? Both Grace and Noah has this undeniable attraction for one another and both want to set out on their own path....who knew that they path will cross one another. I don't want to give too much away, but trust me when I say I was not disappointed when reading this book and did not want it to end. I can't wait to see what else Sophie Sullivan has in store for us next.

I loved reading Ten Rules for Faking It and I’ve been so excited for Noah’s story. It was everything I hoped it would be and I couldn’t get enough.

Noah is trying to buy Grace’s house. Grace is not having it. The witty back and forth between these two was fantastic. They had such great chemistry. It felt like such a good enemies-to-lovers. Both denying their feelings as much as the could.

The interior design/renovation aspect felt like a breath of fresh air and a unique addition to this romance. Also, Morty was is my new favorite grumpy grandma-figure! Definitely add this to your TBR.

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I love a good "enemies to lovers" rom-com and How to Love Your Neighbor certainly did not disappoint. I heard fantastic things about Sophie's first book, but never got around to reading it, but after reading her latest, I can't wait!

How to Love Your Neighbor is filled with house renovations (oh hey all you HGTV lovers!), annoying neighbors (you can feel the chemistry between them immediately), a little bit of drama, a beautiful backdrop, and more! I really loved Grace's character and her no-nonsense, go get-'em attitude.

It did start a teeny tiny bit slow for me, slower than I typically like my rom-com's too, but it didn't last long and I was fully invested before I knew it.

Definitely recommend this great, feel-good book!
4/5 stars!

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.