I loved Today, Tonight, Tomorrow, and Weather Girl did not disappoint. RLS is on the way to becoming one of my auto-buy authors. In addition to RLS's Jewish and Seattle rep, this book also featured a main character with depression, and wow did Ari's experience speak to me. Weather Girl was also the first adult romance I've read with a plus-sized love interest and we need more of that in books.

If you want a cute romance about a (not so) sunshine-y girl and a cinnamon roll single dad plotting to set up their bosses and falling for each other along the way, check out Weather Girl.

This book was such an interesting read. I've read one other book by Rachel Lynn Solomon—The Ex Talk—and while I loved that one, this one was even better. The talk about mental health and the representation was unique and relatable. Ari was such a lovable main character and I was rooting for her every step of the way. I would categorize this book as more of women's fiction than romance, personally, because Ari's journey through her depression (that doesn't stop when you turn to the last page, which is important to note) was the focus of this novel and I would honestly have it no other way. Russell was also such an interesting character and I absolutely adored the body positivity and men's plus-sized representation in this book, something I haven't seen touched upon in romance novels before. Rachel Lynn Solomon's writing is so incredibly real and this book is a great read for any type of weather (get it?). I listened to the audiobook in conjunction to actually reading this book and would highly recommend checking out the book in that way as well. You get your single dad, your sunshine protagonist, and The Parent Trap meets Set It Up on Netflix.

Loved the story and the characters. Interesting that the MCs are both non conventional, a nice change of pace. Will read this author again.

I think I will read anything Rachel Lynn Solomon writes. This was delightful even if I did relate a little too well to Ari. I loved her, I loved Russell, and I loved this book.

The love interest in this book was just the best, and the set up was so fun. More chubby awkward guys, please!

I truly loved this story! Not only do we have an excellent mental health rep, but a nuanced discussion around mental health and what that means in the long term and how generational trauma around depression can truly have an affect our relationships.

But also we have an absolutely swoon-worthy, cinnamon roll of a hero, who just seriously makes my heart absolutely melt.

A little bit of workplace romance, a lot of The Parent Trap vibes, sprinkled with a bit of own voices Jewish rep (both for the hero and heroine) and you have a truly atmospheric love story and one I won’t be able to stop thinking about for a while!

<i>*This book was given to me by NetGalley in return for an honest review*</i>

I liked but didn't love The Ex Talk, I know, don't come for me! But after reading this, I definitely like this author more. While it is a rom-com, the mental health rep was a pleasant surprise. I also really loved the way Russel was portrayed. I do wish there was more of a spark between the two characters though, as a result, I had a hard time believing their love connection.

This book caught me so off guard with how much I loved it, and I don't think I was expecting how much I was going to love it. I can usually can tell which books are going to be 5 stars and which are going to be a solid 3 stars, especially with romance novels. and this was the sneakiest 5 star read I've read in a while.

Not only was this book charming and funny and relatable because Ari is such a ray of sunshine and quirky and the quintessential "weather girl" but it was also so heartbreaking because Ari hides a big part of her from the people in her life in fear of being deemed "unlovable" or "too much."

Ari has depression and a lot of that stems from her childhood and her mom's depression as well. Ari has a mostly manageable depression and has been for the last 10 years of her life, but she keeps her depression a secret and keeps up her "sunshine" facade in fear of being rejected by her loved ones (most notably her romantic partners) and that broke my heart and hit a little too close too home.

Don't get me wrong though, this is a romantic comedy. it just so happens to be a romantic comedy with a depressed main character, and I loved that. This book shows that having a mental illness does not mean you are broken and does not mean it will be hard to be loved. It is part of you but it is not ugly. Ari is my weather queen and I love her.

I also loved the love interest so much. the author said it best in her author's note: "I wanted a hero who'd love her through her dark days, not despite them-because to me that is the most romantic thing of all."

Russell is so wonderful and shy and sneaky sexy and we have to stan our DILF king.

Do your self a favor and read this book!

Thank you Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC (advanced reader's copy) in exchange for an honest review.

My favorite part of Weather Girl was all of the amazing mental health representation. As someone who has struggled with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression for most of my life, it feels so gratifying to see a heroine in a romcom who is clinically depressed. Just because we are mentally ill doesn’t mean we aren’t worthy of having our own swoon- worthy love stories! It made my heart so full to read Ari’s story and see herself open up and let Russell in.

The Jewish rep in this book is incredible too. I love how Rachel always includes Judaism in such a casual way. Her descriptions of Jewish traditions like Shabbat dinner and Eloise’s Bat Mitzvah made me feel so nostalgic!

And if you’ve ever been curious as to what I was like as a preteen, Elodie is childhood Amanda to a T.

If you’re looking for a romcom with characters you can easily connect to and root for, this is the book for you! You will fall madly in love with Ari and Russell, I guarantee it

I loved The Ex Talk so much and it was one of my fave books of the year, so perhaps I went into this with my hopes a little too high. While parts of this book were certainly great and cute, I just couldn't find myself connecting to the story or the characters as much as I wanted to.

This was a really sweet, cozy romance and it was full of Jewish rep! I loved how believable the main characters were—complete with mental health issues, complicated families, and real bodies. And their chemistry was so fun and gentle. However, I didn't really find their "struggle" to be as believable as the rest of their relationship.

Read this if you like:
the Parent Trap! Yeah, the movie...
workplace romances
characters who are honest about their struggles with mental illness

Ari Abrams isn't always the bright ray of sunshine she seems to be on the local Seattle news station. The rain-loving weather girl has her good days and her bad ones. Fresh off a breakup, she joins forces with sportscaster Russell Barringer to bring their two bosses — who used to be married but now are divorced, and they just bicker constantly bringing the whole office down. Working closely together, maybe there's another couple that sees sparks flying in the office.

What a delicious treat this book was oh my gosh. I loved Ari and Russell and the commentary on depression and mental illness. I LOVED The Ex Talk so much and am so pleased Rachel Lynn Solomon came back with another rom-com for me to devour.

Read if.. you loved Morning Glory and if workplace romance is tooootally your trope.

Rachel Lynn Solomon does it again. I loved The Ex Talk and it had me waiting on edge for her next book, which did not disappoint. Two coworkers fall in love yet again and the story was so sweet.

In Weather Girl, meteorologist Ari Abrams loves her job but feels she is being held back by the tangled love life of her boss. Sports reporter Russell Barringer suffers in his work due to his boss’ anger at his ex wife. Ari and Russell act as match makers and pair up their bosses so they can finally advance in their careers. Weather Girl is a fun romantic comedy and will be the perfect book to bring along on a spring vacation!

Meh… I really wanted to love this one but there just wasn’t really anything exciting or memorable about it. I wanted to like it but I honestly just struggled through it. Thank you netgalley for my free copy.

Weather Girl was my first read by Rachel Lynn Solomon and certainly won't be my last! The Ex Talk has been on my TBR for so long and after reading Weather Girl, I have to move it up!

Ari has her dream job. She's wanted to be a meteorologist ever since she was a little girl. Russel is finally doing sports reporting on air. The only issue is, the work environment has become toxic. Their bosses, Torrance and Seth, used to be married to each other, and the in-office fighting between them is putting everyone on edge. Ari and Russel devise a plan to help Torrance and Seth fall back in love, but while doing so, Ari and Russel start to fall for each other...

This book was so charming and had such real characters! They didn't shy away from insecurity, depression, or anxiety. Rachel's writing brought up these serious topics but effortlessly mixed in humor and lightheartedness throughout the story.

A cozy and fun romance. Loved the weather talk peppered throughout. Was a fun light read and gave a peak into the life of a weather person (a career I bet many of us fantasized about as children.

Book Format & Source: Finished paperback via publisher . I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Review & Thoughts:

The author introduces us to the topics of the story in the author dedication page at the beginning of the book. I love that she features mental health and acknowledges that everyone’s journey is different.
This was such a wonderful romance; one of the best I’ve read in a while and it’ll definitely be my favorite of the month; hands down a winner. It’s got a few super steamy scenes but it’s not overly done or there just because. It all adds to the story and it’s part of the progression and builds with their relationship. I absolutely loved the characters and loved the scheming match-making. I enjoyed the way the relationships grew both romantically and with family. This was a great read and I highly recommend it!
I absolutely loved the reference to The Parent Trap! I’m not one for matchmaking but I love the scheming that goes along with it, doing things in hopes of getting two people together that were made for each other.
Important topics & themes: juxtaposition of fun and serious tropes, depression, mental health, toxic masculinity, female bread winner, jealously, honesty in a relationship, being vulnerable in a relationship
I appreciated the way Ari’s mental health is a big focus and the fact that Russell has a real body. Most men aren’t ken dolls and women are attracted to real men, even if they’re not in super ridiculously good shape.
Romance tropes: close proximity, office romance & colleague relationships, mental health, lgbtq+ characters
Fun & misc. facts:
Ari is short for Arielle…. loved reading about a female main character that has the same name as me. 🙂
I loved the names of the chapters and the cute illustrations that went along with them. One of my favorite chapter names: It’s raining gelt (and Chardonnay)
I loved the way Ari connects with Elodie. I also loved the names of her brother’s kids.
Location: Seattle
This was my first read by this author and I need to quickly remedy that by devouring her previous books.
Future blog post idea: featuring the importance of mental health in female main characters.
Favorite Quote: If there’s anything I’ve learned about depression, it’s that it is an intensely personal journey, one that never really ends.
Recommend for: anyone that enjoys steamy romance, those interested in destigmatizing mental health & depression, own voices novel

My Review Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ – Loved it!

Romance Steam Factor: R – Super steamy

[Thank you to Berkley Romance and Negalley for my gifted e-ARC copy of this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own]

Rachel Lynn Solomon does it again, proving why she is one of my favorite romance authors. Each book of hers introduces relatable characters, LOL dialogue, and fun spins on classic tropes. Read this book if you love:

- The Parent Trap (or Set It Up)
- Body Diversity
- Jewish Perspective
- Steamy moments

It was refreshing to see a fat character introduced, especially that character being the male love interest. Rachel also seamlessly included conversations surrounding mental health and depression, giving the story much more depth than your average "rom-com".

4/5 stars. Will absolutely auto-buy and devour anything this author writes.

☔️ I am going to tell you right off the bat what I liked about this book – it wasn’t riddled with tropes I usually encounter in romance novels. I absolutely loved that this story was different. The relationship between Ari and Russell felt like a real connection that was based on communication and respect and not just hormones. I loved that!

☔️ I love love love books that feature women in STEM fields! We need more of those!

☔️ This is not your typical, light-hearted romantic comedy because it touches on the themes of mental health and depression quite prominently. Initially, this made the book feel a bit more somber than I think was intended. But ultimately, I appreciated the representation of depression and how it can impact and influence relationships.

☔️ I enjoyed the clever, if looong, chapter titles.

☔️ There were a few suspension of belief occurrences and convenient plot points necessary to make the “get our bosses back together” scheme to work, but I didn’t really mind because I was enjoying the story!

☔️ The book ended nicely and appropriately. All in all, I enjoyed it and I think you would too.

Thank you to @NetGalley and @berkleypub for providing an eARC for me to review, which I have done honestly and voluntarily.