A light and funny book about the choices we make. This is not my normal type of book but I did enjoy this.

I haven't read the books that is listed as comparable to this one, but I really enjoyed this story. From the music aspect, to the development of both characters, to the family and job characters, some were good, and some were not so much. This was a really good book for a first time author, and I will be looking for whatever she plans to publish in the future.

I enjoyed the writing and imagery and characters. It was like a snapshot into the music industry. I loved Carli as the main character. She was strong, smart, talented, ambitious, and warm. She had everything going for her and had to decide for herself what was most important. Take chances or play it safe?

I loved Carli’s chats with all the amazing women in her life — they were so heartfelt and wise. Carli’s character was really well developed and I gt got I got to know her.

Carli’s relationship with Tau, on the other hand, felt very distant. They were good together, but I wanted a bigger spark between them and a closer view into their life behind closed doors. They didn’t have a lot of dialogue together and I don’t feel like I really got to know their relationship. But I did enjoy their slowly developing vulnerability and attachment to each other.

It was fun to see Carli’s dreams coming true at the end, but there wasn’t a big moment or climax that grabbed my emotions. The story just kept slowly building and then ended with no resolution. It was a “use your own imagination” type of ending, which I’m not a fan of, but some people are.

If you like quieter books and are interested in a behind the scenes story in the music industry, then you’ll enjoy reading it. But don’t read it for the romance or for drama.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Good Morning, Love by Ashley M. Coleman
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This book wasn’t for me. I didn’t care too much about the characters. Our main character Clarisa is a songwriter who doesn’t want to be in any relationship with anyone in the music industry until she meets Tau. Tau is a really popular singer. He tries convincing her to give him a chance even though it will jeopardize her career at the company she works for. He is her client at the company she’s working for. She has a choice to make whether she wants to continue working there or staying in her relationship with Tau.
Overall it was an okay story.
Thank you to @netgalley and @simonandschuster for providing me with an ebook for an exchange of my honest review.

I enjoyed the story of the book more than I enjoyed the book itself (if that makes sense). I love the idea of being whisked away by a millionaire that allows you to quit your job, follow your passions, travel, and get some wholesome loving. Thankfully, this was a quick read. Additionally, I am glad the author did not leave any loose ends or wanderings when the book ended.

This story was nice and I enjoyed the elements of the NYC music scene. I didn't feel like the chemistry was great between the two characters and just missed the mark for me (need more banter). I think this would be great for someone who loves music or NYC book settings.

This is a romance book featuring Carli who is in Marketing but really wants to be a songwriter and when she meets be star Tau she starts to see hope in her dreams.

I think this book was good. I enjoyed all the pop culture references! It did deal a lot with the entertainment industry (like the ins and outs) and I am just not very into that so it did lag in some parts for me.

I wasn't crazy about Tau. He was so cocky and pushy that's not my thing either lol. But I also don't think this is a true romance it is more general fiction and a story about a woman finding herself.

Overall, I think it is a cute book to pick up. And especially if you're into the entertainment industry.

Thank you to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Good Morning, Love by Ashley M. Coleman. Pub Date: June 21, 2022. Rating: 3 stars. I thought the premise of this novel sounded intriguing and I really wanted to enjoy it, but I found it to be slow paced and lacking in depth. I think the minority representation in the book was solid, but the overall storyline was dry. The NY music scene was a great backdrop and I found myself more immersed in the intricate details of music rather than the storyline itself. Thanks to #NetGalley and #simonandschuster for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

I couldn’t get into this one. Too much insider slang for me I thought I’d enjoy the music industry aspect but I was wrong..

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

Is "Good Morning, Love" somewhat predictable? Yes, it certainly is. Is it also charming and original enough to keep you engaged? Absolutely! Coleman's book is sure to please romance fans in a perfect summer read!

Carli is an account executive at a media company in NYC. She is great at her job, but what she really wants to do is write music. She waffles a lot on this, and struggles to know if she should follow her dream.

Enter Tau, a rising star. Carli has a strict, no dating the talent, rule...but Tau makes her re-think that rule. Those lines become blurred and they are forced to hide their relationship, but one of Carli's co-workers rat her out, and Carli pays the price.

This book was just ok for me. I didn't really enjoy the romance between Carli and Tau. To me he seemed like a guy that wouldn't take no for an answer, pushy, and a little stalkerish. But I did like Carli's friends and enjoyed that part of the story. 3⭐

I had high hopes for this one. I was so excited to start it but my excitement quickly waned. I loved the characters but they were so one sided and almost felt like a caricature. The slang was so over the top I found myself rolling my eyes. A great idea but failed in the execution, unfortunately.

I really wanted to love this one but it was a bit of a miss for me. I love everything about the premise, but I felt like the pacing of the story made it hard for me to be engaged. I've heard it great on audio and so I might give that a try because it sounds really good, I

This book was a hit and miss for me. Some parts I enjoyed and some parts were kind of boring and slow. It took me while to get into the story. Carli felt like she was all over the place, but everyone felt like that at times. Tau is that guy who won’t take no for an answer. Which is not a good character trait in someone. It shows that he doesn’t understand boundaries. After reading this, I struggle to consider this book a romance. It lacked that defining moment for me.

Well, I hope you enjoy it.

And as always Happy reading!!

This book. was okay. I liked the music aspect as well as the representation! It was super slow paced which killed the vibe for me. Also, there were some really common themes in this book, that weren't done well or in a unique way.

3.5 stars

Good Morning Love by Ashley M. Coleman

This was a light romance, but enjoyable. It shows the life a musical star or writer has. Very fast, hectic, and confusing at times. Is this the best way? Good plot. I didn’t like the ending. A cliff hanger.

One of the things I loved the most about Good Morning, Love is the music aspect. The way that each chapter is called a Track and the steady thrum of passion for music which runs through the book. If you love music and music industry books, you're going to want to read this one. At the same time, Good Morning, Love is about ambition and dreams. The drive to always be reaching higher and focus only on that. But it's also about realizing the value of happiness, of our daily joys, and what that is worth to us.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

Carli Henton wants to be songwriter and follow musically in her father's footsteps. However, she is shy to pull the trigger and is biding her time working in a media company as a junior account manager under the wing and mentorship of her boss. A chance encounter with one of her clients, Tau Anderson, sends Carli down an unexpected path. Despite "No Fraternization" rule from her boss, Carli cannot help herself to hang out with Tau. Once he gets wind of her performing her songs at an open-mic night, he really pushes for her to spread her wings and try music. Not just as a songwriter, but as a performer also. He can open doors for her she is too shy to open herself. However, when push comes to shove and Carli's boss puts forth an ultimatum, which will she choose?

Awaiting her big break as a musician and songwriter, Carli Henton works her day job as a junior account manager for a NYC media company. Attending a concert with her boss one night, she meets Tau Anderson, a hot up and coming pop star. He proceeds to court against her company rules. Eventually she gives in and they fall into a whirlwind romance. When he hears her play her songs at open mic night, Tau’s determined to get her in front of his agent and producer because he believes Carli is the next big thing. When faced with life changing decisions, can Carli uproot her planned out life and reach for her dreams?

Good Morning, Love is an uplifting breath of fresh air. Tau and Carli have a sweet, romantic connection that has you cheering them on as the story advances. Carli shows such growth and maturity throughout. The ending was completely satisfying and realistic. Definite must read!

This is a unique love story, written from the viewpoint of a woman who longs to be a songwriter. Carlisa currently works at a media company that works with some top musicians. One of which, Tau, catches her attention when they meet. Tau has a reputation of being a love 'em and leave 'em type, and because of Carlisa's dreams, she is scared to take a chance on a relationship that may taint her reputation and leave her heartbroken.
This story is an interesting sneak peek into the music world. Carlisa's attempts to step forward towards her hopes of becoming a songwriter take varied turns, and it was intriguing to see a little more into how this world works. I personally struggled some with the language used in the book. It made it hard for me to understand and keep track of what was happening at times. I also struggled some with some of Carlisa's decisions. I did appreciate the culture that was represented throughout the book. It was a tough at time ride for Carlisa and she faced some difficult things in her journey.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.