This was a very cute contemporary romance. The characters have chemistry from the beginning and there is a good amount of fun banter as they get to know each other. Their rivalry turns to attraction, friendship and then a profoundly caring relationship. There are enough interesting plot twists for this to remain interesting.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

How to Love Your Neighbor is an enemies-to-lovers rom-com. This book fell somewhat flat for me. I feel like it should have been somewhat shorter and that there were several parts that did not necessary help the plot in any way. I also feel like the romance was not that believable, but then tied up a little too perfectly in the end. I still recommend this book to those who loved Sophie Sullivan's last book, as well as rom-coms or stories revolved around home renovation.

I received a copy of How to Love Your Neighbor via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Overall it was a quick, simple, cute read. It was a total fluff read, nothing to serious or difficult to read. An enemies (rivals) to love story that was light hearted and overall adorable. The characters were described as having a lot of chemistry but it wasn't shown very well, a lot of fade to black was shown.

I'd give it about a 3.5 which netgalley doesn't allow 😂

This was a standalone sequel to "Ten Rules for Faking It". we follow Grace, a strong and independent young woman who is working her way through college to get her interior design degree. In what little spare time she has she is renovating a beach cottage she inherited from her grandparents. The wealthy young man next door thinks he can talk her into selling the property because he wants to use the lot for a swimming pool. He is mistaken. If you like stories with a home renovation sub-plot you will really enjoy this one. It was more of a annoyed to love trope rather than hate to love. They were able to solve some of their issues quickly with good communication which was nice. Thank you Net Galley and St. Martins Press for allowing me to read this sweet romance in exchange for an honest review. It will publish January of 2022.

This book was an absolute delight.

If you like a book with a misunderstanding/dislike to love of your life scenario, this one is for you! Gracie moves into her grandparents old house with plans to fix it up and make it a home. In her last semester of interior design, she's confident she'll love it, even if it takes multiple part time jobs to get it all done. However, the new neighbor Noah wants to buy her place in order to tear it down and put in a pool. Gracie's not letting the house filled with memories go anywhere and squares off with the real-estate tycoon.

Through a series of challenges their relationship morphs into something more. And when a magazine wants to cover Noah's home renovations he's more then eager. But maybe not with their one stipulation on the contract, Gracie has to be his interior designer. A great opportunity for both of them, they hesitantly leap in, getting more than they bargain for when they let their emotions come into play.

This novel takes place in the same world as 10 Rules for Faking it, which was also a FANTASTIC book if you would like another cute contemporary romance to read, and features another of the brothers. Like Chris (sorta/eventually), Noah is trying to escape his business tycoon father and make it on his own. Grace is trying to avoid her mother...who makes Scrooge Mcduck seem like a very charitable man before he reforms. Together it creates a bit of friction until they figure out how to work as a team and trust the other to handle whatever situation might arise.

The book is well written with a cute and fluffy storyline that I think most people would enjoy. Gracie is ridiculously cute (and stubborn) and while Noah did take a bit of time to grow on me, like Grace, in the end I did find him to be a kind and caring individual who sometimes stepped 'in it' accidentally while just trying to help.

I didn't find it as relatable as 10 Rules, but I know nothing about interior design and don't have money to spend like water or a fairytale love life. This didn't stop me from enjoying the book, however, and I will be recommending it to other people!

This was a quick and easy read that was a delightful break from a few mysteries that I had read.

Grace was fun to get to know and champion. You want her to succeed so much!!! Noah is also fun to get to know but to be honest I wasn't as big of a fan of his.

I loved how the story kind of has a reality show/HGTV type bend to it, it was one I hadn't read much of and found that I really enjoyed it!

This was an enjoyable read and perfect for a light summer day relaxing outside!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

What a fun romantic comedy! I loved the chemistry between the characters and the home renovation storyline. This one was lighthearted and kept me engaged.

Like The first book in this trilogy, it was light hearted and fun. This book is appropriate to recommend to younger fans of red white and royal etc

This was such a fun, lighthearted, give me the good feels book. It was excellently written with good characters in the epitome of a foes to friends romance. She was able to bring their sordid back stories into the story without bringing down the romance. I love the peripheral characters and what they add- Morty as the grumpy old father figure and his sweet motherly love interest Tilly are adorable. It was fun going through the ride of Noah figuring out how to be “normal” and Grace learning how to allow herself to be open to romance. Sprinkle in a little woman power with Grace teaching Noah how to get his hands dirty and teaching him the value of doing something yourself.
It was a great hallmark style romance novel with playful banter, of course a few bumps along the way but ultimately a happy true love ending. I very much enjoyed reading this and will definitely be checking out her first book!
Thank you Sophie Sullivan and St Martins Griffin for allowing me to read and review this book.

This one was a big letdown. The overview sounded wonderful, but it just fell flat for me. It had all the makings/potential to be a good book, but it didn’t work for a couple of reasons—

•The female main character was incredibly immature. The male MC wasn’t too far behind her in that category, but he was slightly better. She was so easily offended, upset, and put off by the smallest things. It became annoying at times.

•Over and over, we’re told about Noah & Grace’s connection & chemistry. But that was the problem. We were *told,* but never SHOWN what made their relationship so special and believable. I didn’t buy into it, because I couldn’t see it. Don’t just tell me how the character felt, show me through their actions and descriptions.

•It needs some cleaning up. Several times as I was reading, it felt like a bunch of stray hairs that needed taming. There were a lot of unfinished thoughts, things that didn’t feel needed, or scenes that felt incomplete.

I’m sure this will be enjoyable for some, but unfortunately, it didn’t work for me.

Loved this more than Faking It. Grace and Noah had such a well developed story about hat really showed how the characters grew together. Sweet and romantic and heart warming, all the things a great romance book should do.

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for this book!!!

I absolutely adored this book. Grace and Noah had the perfect meet cute, but that didn't throw them into insta-love. Instead what we got was a cute light take on enemies to lovers. 

Thinking neither would see the other again, imagine the surprise when they find out they were neighbors.  Grace, living in a house inherited from grandparents she never got to meet, so hopeful to make it a home.. and Noah struggling to get out from under his father's shadow, finally creating a life just his own. Grace and Noah were so similar in some ways, it felt natural the way they bonded and fell for each other.

This was a fun easy romance. I preferred her first book but enjoyed the cast of characters in this story. I love an enemies to lovers story so it a fun trope to read!

I was originally drawn to this book because of the super cute cover, which is fitting because I think the best way to describe this book is cute. If you are looking for a sweet and clean story, I do believe you will very much enjoy this! Personally, I like more steam in my romance reads, but I do believe it’s important to have cleaner options such as this out there for younger audiences and readers who just prefer that style of romance novel.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press & NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC and provide my honest review.

I enjoyed this book. It had a good story and was a light, easy read. There wasn’t anything overly exciting or particularly deep about it, but it was enjoyable. I did like the characters although I did feel that some of the character development was pretty surface and could have gone deeper. This was also a fade to black romance which didn’t bother me at all but something to keep in mind for those who enjoy a little more steam.

How to Love Your Neighbor follows the paths of both Grace (who I will now lovingly refer to as Gracie) and Noah. Grace is working a bunch of jobs to put herself through design school when she inherits a house on the beach from her grandparents. Noah has just left his families company in New York and wants to start over and build his own legacy. When these two realize their neighbors - let chaos commence (in the best way).

How to Love Your Neighbor is not your average rom com. This book did not follow the classic formula that usually accompanies romantic comedies and I absolutely loved it. While at times I did feel that the book was a bit long those extra moments are really what made this book stand out from all the others I've read. I truly felt like I got to know both Grace and Noah. They didn't just magically fall in love for no reason and their relationship was given depth that I haven't seen done in this style of book before. I will absolutely be reading more from Sophie Sullivan.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I personally prefer a slow burn from my enemies to lovers books, so while it's not a total dealbreaker, I do wish this one had gotten there a little bit more slowly. I also wish the character development had been a bit more solid. It kind of felt rushed and just a little bit simplistic. While I was definitely rooting for Grace and excited about her accomplishments, I kind of wished that she had felt a bit more fully realized.

I think solving the conflict so early really took away from the fact that we were looking forward to watching these characters fight it out. Before seeing anything in each other, and unfortunately we just didn't get that opportunity. It moved a little bit too fast for me, a lot too fast if I'm being honest.

I did however enjoy the witty banter and the dialogue. Very well written there.

Thank you to NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for this ARC.

I was somewhat entertained reading How to Love Your Neighbor.

Some things that stood out to me throughout the book:

Characters:
-Grace was a very fun character, while also embodying a strong independent woman who can, at the same time, be vulnerable. This, in my opinion, makes her an even stronger character.

-Noah was a bit harder to like initially though. Like any rich spoiled brat, he acts very entitled throughout the first quarter of the book.

Plot:
The plot stayed consistent with the enemies to lovers trope for about a quarter of the book; if that much. Then, without much thought, Noah decided that instead, he cared for Grace so much so that he would try to make her happy. To me, this took away a lot from the book, and here's why:

- With the quick turnaround, the book no longer was an enemies-to-lovers storyline, it was just two neighbors who fell in love with each other. This made it so that it felt too long of a book, considering it was just a plain love story with not too many challenges.

- Solving one of the main conflicts in the book so early on did not allow for Noah to have the character growth and development he deserved, making him less believable.

- Different conflicts were introduced at several points, but not always solved, or just ignored. For example, what was the point of describing the one really angry teenager clashing with Noah if he wasn't going to be connected back to the story, or Noah's character development?

I can't say that I disliked the book because I didn't. There were times where I found myself laughing, as well as times when I was celebrating Grace and her accomplishments. The main thing for me though, are either a solid plot, or solid character growth, and I found this book to be a bit weak in both areas. This made me zone out a lot, so I would have to re-read some portions because my mind had wandered elsewhere.

I struggled a bit reading this one. But, after careful consideration, I've decided to give it 2 stars. I liked it, but I don't think I would read it again.

Man, I wish it wasn’t dual pov! I think I would have enjoyed it more. Regardless, this was still cute and romantic and sweet.

How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan tells the story of Grace Travis and her new neighbor Noah Jansen. Grace is finishing interior design school while working odd jobs in between in order to gain some money while she is finishing her degree. Opportunity strikes when she is given the chance to renovate a little house on the beach, however her new neighbor next door is an inconvenience. Noah is a real estate developer that sees his opportunity in expanding his beach house only by taking the house next door, Grace’s house. They are bound to be each other’s enemies, but maybe so much banter will lead to something else?

I liked both characters enough to be interested in their developing relationship, but at the same time it is true that they stood for the typical female and male characters that cannot stand each other. Grace is set in doing things in her own way, while Noah is your typical arrogant that is not used to hearing the word ‘no’, so obviously their characters clash from the very beginning ehrn they meet.

Apart from that, I think this was an easy read that is sweet enough and delivers the enemies to lovers trope. I haven’t read anything by the author before, but I have to say that her writing style is easy to understand and follow. If you like a clean story with a little bit of witty banter in order to deliver some angst, this is the book for you.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!