The book reads like an ode to Hallmark movies, quaint towns, and happy endings. The storyline is predictable and, as expected, has no depth to it. I enjoyed the characters - but would have liked a little more depth. As Seen On TV is a lighthearted read with characters that are easy to like. A must-read if you are a fan of Hallmark movies as there are plenty of film reference.

📺Review - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5📺

As Seen on TV starts out with Adina Gellar, a journalist living in Manhattan with her mom, who is tired of her current dating scene. She decides she needs a change of scenery, as well as a chance for a full time job at an online magazine. After pitching a story to her new potential boss about a big city real estate company that plans to build in a small town known as Pleasant Hollow, she leaves Manhattan to chase the story that could take her to the next step in her career.

Adina loves Hallmark movies and believes Pleasant Hollow is going to be like all the small towns seen on TV (ex: extremely welcoming, festivals every weekend, a close knit community, etc). Adina quickly realizes this town is nothing like the ones on TV. In fact, the only benefit of being in Pleasant Hollow is Finn Adams.

Finn surely looks like one of the leading men in the Hallmark movies, but Adina soon finds out he works for the company that is building in town. After getting to know Finn and the rest of the town, she realizes her story isn’t going to work out and she needs to find a new angle. She also realizes maybe TV and Hallmark movies got it wrong.. Will she be able to find a new story and land the job she’s been dreaming of? Or will she have to sacrifice her chance to follow her heart?

I loved everything about this. I loved the development of Adina and Finn’s characters. I thought Adina was naive in the beginning and Finn was very reluctant to open up. Throughout the story, you saw how these two changed amongst each other and in other relationships.

Adina also faced some relatable problems in today’s society. Potentially losing her home due to a rent increase, inability to find a steady job, working 2-3 small jobs to make ends meet, etc. This made me more invested and engaged while reading.

I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of romantic comedies. I laughed numerous times and loved all of the Gilmore Girl and Hallmark references.

As Seen on TV is set to be released on June 7, 2022.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a charming read and oh so cute, sometimes I need a read like this to keep me going and I love when a book can put a smile on my face as this one had some funny moments as well. I loved Adina as a character and I especially loved her as a couple with Finn, they had some major sparks and their chemistry was palatable. Even though the story isn't entirely realistic I loved being on this fun journey with Adina as she was very relatable and the mother/daughter relationship is totally parent goals worthy! This was such a fun pallet cleanser after a lot of thrillers and I look forward to what Meredith Schorr comes up with next.

I couldn't finish this book because I couldn't stand the main character. Who knows this little about small towns?? Unbelievable.

Unfortunately, this book was just decidedly fine. I am a huge Gilmore Girls fan and dabble in the occasional Hallmark movie - so the marketing definitely got me on this one. Unfortunately, I just truly disliked the heroine; while she was ambitious and gritty, it seemed she was completely unrealistic and immature.

This book had so much to work with, with the potential of zany side characters - but I really just found myself struggling to pick up the book and finish. Overall, nice escapism, but not something I'll be running to recommend to others.

I’m a marketing and publicity intern at Forever Publishing, so I am reading this for work. May post full review later.

There is just so much to love about this charming and delightful rom-com. The premise—Hallmark movie meets Gilmore Girls—was so interesting and the crisp and funny writing drew me in immediately.

Aspiring journalist (and lover of Hallmark movies and happily-ever-afters) Adina Gellar is just one big hit of an article away from securing her dream job. When she hears that a major urban developer has his eyes set on the sleepy, small town of Pleasant Hollow, she’s sure she’s found the perfect story.

Unfortunately, the town turns out to be as much of a letdown as the potential story. No one in Pleasant Hollow seems to care about the new development and the small town charm Adina came in search of, was nowhere to be found. She’s beginning to wonder if her trip was all for nothing, until she meets Finn, the hot project manager for the development.

Filled with memorable characters and witty banter, AS SEEN ON TV is a slow burn romance that reminds us to never judge a book (or a town) by its cover.

My thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the advance reading copy.

I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Adi Gellar is a young professional, hustling, and trying to break into journalism full-time. She learns about a small town being developed and thinks she's found her very own Hallmark movie storyline. The book follows Adi's journey to get to know the town and the people and try to fit them into her preconceived notions of what small towns are like so that she can sell a story that will get her foot in the door at a digital magazine.

It's a cute, fun story, that's an easy sweet with sweet romance. I enjoyed this book and following along as Adi learned that things aren't always what they seem. And sometimes the best story isn't the one you were looking for.

I would rate this a 4.5 our 5 stars! I did enjoy the book very much and it was an easy read, but it was slow to start for me. I would definitely recommend this to my friends for sure though!

This book is perfect for fans of Hallmark movies and shows like Gilmore Girls & Hart of Dixie. The book takes the time to showcase the realities of small towns and how they are not always like what we see in films or shows. It also features a really sweet and unexpected romance that will have you hooked from beginning to end.

This was a quick read. It’s sold as Hallmark movie meets Gilmore Girls but it didn’t quite land for me. The book’s well written, but I just didn’t connect with the main character motivations and the romance was all over the place at times. If you’re looking for a different take on small town romance give this book a read.

The cover of this book made it a must-read, but the pages inside turned it into a favorite that I'll be recommending all year long. If AS SEEN ON TV isn't already on your TBR, and you're a Hallmark romance lover with a soft spot for small towns that remind you of favorites like Gilmore Girls, if you're a fan of How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days (my FAVORITE) or have ever been disappointed your town doesn't hold an annual fall festival, tree lighting or otherwise adorable couples activity, this one is for you!

Schorr will steal your heart with her debut novel, as Adi hunts for the story to cement her career, save her home and find the guy of her dreams.

"Perhaps it was too much to ask to leave Pleasant Hollow with both a promising love life and a career, but I'd be damned if I left without at least one of them."

In my opinion, this book had the perfect amount of steam, with a realistic vision of what it's like to be a single lady trying to find love in the big city while dreaming of being swept off your feet with the grand gesture romance. It made me so happy to find the consenting, respectful relationship Adi and Finn created from the very beginning, something I felt was written in a way I hadn't come across before.

The cast of characters introduced in each aspect of their lives added to the story, full of comic relief, drama, and interesting personalities that I couldn't get enough of. Even the tough situations, were beautifully written, giving them places to grow and give hope.

I fell in love with all the references to things I loved, and am so excited for more readers to pick up this adorable romance, that left me with such warm fuzzy feelings and joy, I hope others feel the same!

Thank you Forever Publishing for providing an advance copy to read and review.

Adina is a down on her luck journalist who decides to follow a property development story in a small New York town for the promise of a promotion. While in Pleasant Hollow she meets Finn, who is more integral to the story then Adina realizes. As Adina struggles to write her article, she becomes closer to the community and Finn. Can their burgeoning relationship survive Adina’s story and the transformation of Pleasant Hollow? This was such a fun read, I enjoyed all the Hallmark and pop culture references!

Loved this cozy Rom-Com. It definitely got a little slow like Gilmore girls, but picked up a lot in the last 25%! Would still recommend though!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Netgalley & Forever (Grand Central Publishing)!

Part-time journalist Adina Gellar needs the perfect story to achieve her dream job. She comes across what appears to be a small town about to be taken over by big city developers but looks can be deceiving. The town of Pleasant Hollow is not quite what she expected and now she has to salvage her story or lose her job.

The plot of As Seen On TV sounded so interesting but it just fell flat for me. There were just too many conflicting plot points. Surely a journalist would do more research before just showing up in a town she’s never been to. Adina was fed up with dating and wanted to concentrate on her job but fell into Finn’s arms after the most minor inconvenience. The characters’ compatibility seemed to be based purely on the fact that they were both outsiders to the small town. Both Adina and Finn’s backstories could have been developed more.

Although I think the book was a little too long, I did enjoy the ending. The author wraps up everything nicely with a sweet final chapter.

I really enjoyed enjoyed plot of As Seen on TV, but I just couldn't connect with the main characters Adina. She came across as far too immature. Maybe it's because I am from a small town, but I think common sense would tell you that small towns aren't going to be like the movies, and it took her way too long to come to terms with that. I did really like Finn though and wished I had been able to learn more about him.

Are you obsessed with Hallmark movies about a big city woman moving into a small town saving something or other and finding TRUE LOve? Are you?
Well this book might maybe be a book for you.
Adina is a struggling writer ( like I’m not kidding our girl is also a spin instructor and a barista) trying to get her BIG break in the online magazine world. When a big Conglomerate decides to build a HUGE new housing development in a tiny town. Adi decides to write about how big companies destroy small town life. So she heads to this small town to get the dirt and maybe even stop the project. In her head she scripts a whole hallmark movie of how this would happen. She might even meet a hunky town guy and fall madly in love.
Her dreams are crushed when she arrives because she finds that not only are the people nothing like the movies. They are seem to be looking forward to the housing. So now Adi must scramble to figure out a new angle for her story or JUST MAKE ONE UP.
Here lies my problem with the book. Adi’s obsession with fictional small towns is charming at first. But COME ON! no one believes Stars Hallow is real. Also she’s terrible at her job. She constantly assumes and never checks before jumping to conclusions. When we eventually do meet the love interest ( in the bed and breakfast SHES staying at), she’s excited she’s found her small town hunky dude and starts planning their romance. Only to be angry later when she finds he is actually the guy in charge of the new development. Like GIRL! You meet him at the hotel!! Anyhow
This book is not terrible but I would not say YOU HAVE TO READ IT ASAP.
Oh I got this book for free in return for an honest review from NetGalley

Adina is city girl with idealized views of romance. She moves small town in search of her real life Hallmark movie. She soon finds out it is nothing compared to what she’s seen on tv. This is an adorable light and feel good rom-com. I really enjoyed Schorr's writing style and her humor. However the chemistry between Adina and Finn felt a bit forced.

Overall, It was a cute story. If you like Hallmark movies I think you will enjoy.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was so cute.
Adina is a freelance journalist trying to get a job in journalism at an online magazine. She pitches a story when she hears about a small town where's big business is going to be building high rise apartments.

She just knows that this town has to have a problem with that. After all, isn't every small town like the Hallmark ones and Gilmore Girls? She will come to find out that they aren't. But she does meet a local, Finn, who turns her world upside down.

I loved the premise of this. It was so fun and sometimes so laughable at how NOT Hallmark-y this town is. I like the banter and chemistry that Adi and Finn have. I got mad at Finn in regards to his relationship with his dad.... especially when Adi meets him. I really liked Adi's mom, who's really funny.

Definitely not the last book I'll read by this author!

I thought this one was really good. I loved the banter and both main characters quite a bit. Can’t wait to pick up a copy.