3/5 stars

Thank you Netgalley for this book!

It was an enjoyable rom com but unfortunately I didn't love it. I felt like the main character was trying to 'fix' too many people and change them and I overall didn't love the concept of her getting so close to her ex boyfriend while he was still dating someone. That doesn't sit well with me.

I thought the characters were overall likable, the concept of the app and the 'helping' people was great and I would love to have learned more about the social media influencer Nikki got her start and why she is the way she is.

I think I would still read another book by this author!

This book gave me major Hitch movie vibes! It was cute and quirky, but a lot of the things she said I kept hearing in Will Smith's voice! That is probably just a "me" issue though! Overall it was a cure book, and I mostly enjoyed it. Totally worth it to at least read once!

The plot for The Fixer Upper sounded promising, but the few chapters I tried fell flat. This was sadly a DNF, and after reading reviews it really seems this leaned more toward women’s fiction than I’d prefer.

3/5 Stars

I thought that this was a really cute book. I will say the characters here weren't my favorite. I found that the pace of the book was great. I wasn't really the biggest fan of the whole wanting to fix people's relationships because my parents had a bad one trope. I also didn't always agree with the characters actions. I will also say I would've liked to see more romance and steam from this book. I wasn't expecting a low steam romance ( literally only kissing in here). I also just didn't feel as invested in the romance as I would've like to be. Overall it was pretty cute and fast paced.

This was such a cute rom com! I don’t read this genre too often, but I found this one to be such a fun, good read. I loved Aly’s character as well as Dylan’s. This was a great, feel good read.

I love second-chance romances, especially with childhood friends! This was such a cute read and I really enjoyed it.

A clean romance that was also a fast read. I enjoyed the various main characters and was very invested in the storyline.

it’s giving hitch 2005 but make it a young british girl who reminded me a bit of emma woodhouse. honestly surprisingly strong exploration of the relationships and expectations between women. enjoyed it!

Aly has spent most of her life fixing messes: work, boyfriends, even dealing with the fallout from her own parents' marriage. Her friends give her the idea to start a side business: “fixing” boyfriends/husbands. The Fixer Upper - a company that will help "fix" a problem your partner has. Whether that be cleaning the house, being a better father, going for the promotion, Aly and her friends are there to do the emotional labor so you can just reap the rewards. It's fun and harmless, until a hugely popular influencer hires her company to fix her boyfriend - which also happens to be Aly’s ex best friend and first crush.

I enjoyed that this book was all about the emotional aspects of a romantic relationship. There was ZERO spice, but rather a lot of angst and pining and times where you wanted to shake the characters and yell WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS? It made for an interesting read that was a lot more about personal growth rather than the romantic chase.

I am not normally a cutesy romcom type of reader, but I really enjoyed this one! I couldn't put it down. The characters were relatable and I thought it was well written. I look forward to exploring the genre more!

This was strictly a cover made me request it and I sort of wish I didn’t. I didn’t hate it but this was suppose to be a rom-com, but it had almost no romance. I wouldn’t recommend. Thanks for my advanced copy

I liked Aly, the main character, but she also really ticked me off a lot. Lol. I wish she would’ve stuck up for herself more. However, this was a delightful novel about making mistakes and fixing things, and don’t we all wish we could do that? This was a sweet, quick read.

I loved that this was a British romcom with intriguing concepts. However, the pace was an issue as was the habitual lying of the main character. I get that it was somewhat part of her job, but it grated on me.

Overall, I enjoyed the story, but those aspects turned me a bit off.

Thank you to the publisher for the eArc. All thoughts are my own.

This book while light and easy to read, I couldn’t get past the main characters habitual lying. It made connecting with her and rooting for her extremely difficult

Aly is great at fixing things. Especially people’s relationships. When circumstances have her seeing her best friend from childhood again, she’s reminded of a kiss they shared years ago. Aly has to either expose the truth or put her feelings aside and do her job.

I loved that this was such a fast paced read! Aly’s friends were great too! I loved the Dynamic and Banter between the FMC and MC. This is a story about second chances, friends to lovers, and ends with a happily ever after.

This was a sweet short rom com that reminded me of the movie Failure to Launch. I enjoyed this book and did not want it to end. I definately recommend this fun, romance book

This charming British romcom had me laughing out loud and engaged from start to finish. The banter among the characters, particularly Aly, Tola, and Eric, was a definite highlight. Although the book's premise was undeniably unrealistic, I chose to suspend my disbelief and simply enjoy the ride without dwelling on the details and logistics.
The second chance romance between Aly and Dylan added a delightful layer of nostalgia. As childhood best friends who once harbored secret crushes, their reconnection after fifteen years was both heartwarming and bittersweet. However, I must admit that the initial miscommunication that drove them apart felt unnecessary and frustrating, as miscommunications often do.
Overall, this book provided an easy and enjoyable reading experience. The chemistry between Aly and Dylan was evident, and the camaraderie with the side characters added depth to the story. Additionally, the ending felt rushed, with the grand gesture occurring much too late for my taste.

3.5 This was a cute second chance romance that had some pacing issues for me but still really enjoyed it. This story follows Aly has she sets up an unground business to train your man without them knowing. Things were going great until Nicky enters the wants her to get her fiancé to propose Aly was up for the challenge until she realized it was her high school best friend who she was secretly in love with. Needing the money to help save her mothers house Aly continues with the scheme as old feelings start emerging . Usually I am not a second chance romance girl but this one was cute and funny and had enough enemies to lover in it for me to really enjoy it. I will say that some points in this book felt a little slow but otherwise really liked this book and hope to pick up more from this author in the future. I would like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for and honest review.

Such a FUN read!! The banter and romance in this book is top notch! It's fast paced and the characters are all super dynamic and interesting. Great read!

The story follows Aly, a strong and determined protagonist, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It is refreshing to witness her growth throughout the book, as she finds her voice, strength, and passion while working to improve the lives of others. While the book excels in portraying Aly's personal growth and the modern woman's journey, the romantic element between Aly and Dylan falls slightly short. Due to Dylan's commitment to another serious relationship throughout most of the story, I felt like their romance remained vastly unexplored. That being said, I appreciated underlying feminist empowerment message of this story, which shined a spotlight on some of the challenges faced by women in today's society.