“I’ve loved you since we were ten, and I’ll love you until I’m a hundred and ten.” Ugh, this book was so sweet. It’s about Jack and Lizzy, who have been friends for 20 years, realize they have feelings for each other, and decide to try their hand at romance. And, let me tell you: they obviously win. The characters in this book are loveable and quirky. The romance is sweet and genuine. The setting is charming and adorable, And (to my surprise), there’s even a little well-written spiciness included. I ADORED this book, could not put it down, and definitely recommend it as a sweet, fun, and fast read.

This was a cute book that had really funny banter. I was immediately drawn in by the title and description of the book and requested the ARC right away. The only thing that was a little much for me was all the internal back and forth monologue about their feelings for one another that occurs in the first 40% of the book. Lizzie and Jack have such funny banter and it had me laughing out loud at certain parts. I will definitely be reading more of Jayci Lee's books in the future.

I received this ARC from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

Admittedly, I kinda skipped the first two and went straight for the third book in the series by reading this ARC on NetGalley because the title and synopsis had me going ✨grabby hands✨ for this! A bookstore at the center of a friends-to-lovers romance? Sign me upppppp!!!

I loved the individual journeys these two MCs went as well as their journey of becoming friends-to-lovers, they wove together seamlessly and complimented each other well! I didn't love the plot device used in the third act per say because I saw it coming, but I will admit, it made sense for natural growth and coming to terms with some concepts for the main characters. It did make me wanna chuck a relationship therapist at the two of them though!

All in all I really loved this. I laughed my BUTT off, I cried, and I cringed at how dorky these two cuties were. Nonetheless I am quite excited to circle back around and read books one and two in this standalone rom com series. Would probably have rated it a 4.5 because of some minor unresolved plot holes/unfinished loose ends and that unspoken third act plot device used, but rounded up because it was honestly just a really fun read!

Overall, I loved the characters of this book, but I feel like it felt a little boring at times because the tension didn’t appear to have much of a buildup. I am always up for a good childhood friends to lovers book, but I was unable to finish it completely; however, I do think that it is a sweet book if a reader wants to just get out of his or her own head and transport into a happy setting.

If you are looking for a light summery fun friends to lovers book, this book is for you. The book overall was adorable, and I loved the messages shown throughout the novel. I just felt like something was missing for me. I was not too fond that Lizzy didn't respect Jack's request to take things slow. I also thought it was frustrating that the book was based on the two main characters' miscommunication. I would recommend this book, although I don't think I would reread it.

*I received this ARC from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely. Quotes used subject to change with publication.

This is a cute second-chance romance that deepens with characters finding out who they are, not who their families say they are. It’s filled with cute banter and fun scenes I could picture in my head (especially the transformation of a small-town bookstore!). The characters are endearing, and I miss them already.

Arc provided by NetGalley; all opinions are my own.

Thank you,Net Galley for this arc! How cute are the cover and title? It is definitely my favorite. This book was very sweet, I felt that a quarter of the way in, it really hit its stride as far as cuteness and chemistry between the leads. I felt like the relationship development was a bit too quick and the characters tended to feel two dimensional at times. I will add that I did not read the companion books, but that did not ruin the experience for me and I got through it fine!

I liked the premise of the book but the writing style was choppy and didn't have much of a flow to the story. The main characters were also a little abrupt and the flow of the book was so off for me. I wanted to like the characters, but as the story went on, it was just not relatable on any level for some reason. I'm not sure why this book was harder to get into or enjoy, but overall it was just not one that was a favorite for me.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

I love all Jayci Lee books so much and this gives off the same romantic and soft vibe that I love from all the books. Lizzy and Jack are literally the sweetest and lovable characters. They all have their own charm and I love the meaning behind discovering yourself behind it all.

Booked On A Feeling was a sweet, light small town, childhood friends to lovers story. I was drawn in by the lovely cover art and the premise - I mean what book lover doesn’t dream of the whole small town bookshop escape bit? 😊 The book was a quick read and I did like and enjoy he story overall. Definitely a good pick for a fluffy, fun beach read.

Some highlights for me (other than tropes), were the inclusion of the glimpses of culture and mental health rep. Both mains were Korean American, so I really loved the bits about their families, culture and food that were woven in to the story. I’m always a big fan of MH rep, and seeing stories of different experiences of what that can look / be like - so it was a welcome addition to see Lizzy’s experience with anxiety and panic.

Wishes I had for the book would mainly be in regards to pacing and build. The pacing in the story was a bit off for me personally at times, particularly in the middle where it felt a bit slower which for me may have to do with wish two. In terms of build, I wished for more of a slow burn, yearning build up which I didn’t really feel here. I think in some ways the story would have lent itself better to a movie a la hallmark visual watching experience for me.

Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This was a lovely story. It is a bit too slow at the start as the characters are established and the end is a bit rushed. However, fans of friends to lovers will enjoy it. If you have ever thought that romance novels are unrealistic, maybe this is the romance novel for you. It is sweet and slow burn but very realistic. I truly believed that the plot was true to the characters. It was too slow-paced for me but I think some of you will really love it.

Something I really enjoyed was the exploration of what happens when you have done everything you were supposed to or were expected to but then you realize that was never your dream and you want to start living for yourself. That was so relatable, if only making those decisions were just as easy as in books.

“There’s no bond stronger than the one forged over bashing romance haters.” #Facts What person in their right mind hates romance??

Lizzy is a lawyer on the cusp of success in L.A. when she suffers a panic attack during a trial and realizes she’s suffering from severe burnout. She decides to take three weeks off and visit the hometown of her childhood best friend, Jack. Jack, of course, has been harboring feelings for Lizzy for years and tries his best to resist himself as the two spend her vacation volunteering to fix up a local bookstore. His attempts to preserve their friendship are challenged when Lizzy starts to see Jack in a new light.

This was a very sweet story covering tropes for friends to lovers and second chance romance. The word to describe Jack & Lizzy together is “cute”. They’re one of those couples where they’ve been friends for so long and know each other so well that it’s obvious to everyone around them that they are inevitable. 3.5 stars.

I had high hopes for this friends to lovers story, but a few things did not work for me. The instant firecracking chemistry left no room for an anticipatory build up. The bookstore trope was leaned on hard in some aspects and not enough in others that needed it. There was not much history or back story to make you feel engaged with the characters. I finished the book, but it wasn’t a favorite.

Booked On A Feeling by Jayci Lee is a sweet and heartfelt rom-com about childhood best friends who become lovers. This easy to read novel has major small town bookish vibes

Lizzy Chung and Jack Park are childhood best friends. Lizzy is a successful attorney in LA on track to make partner at her firm and Jack is the business mind behind his siblings brewery in Weldon.

At the beginning of the story Lizzy wins a trial and goes to her favorite bookstore in LA to celebrate by reading some pages of Jane Austen when she learns the owner is putting out feelers to sell the bookstore and it hurts her heart a little bit.

Lizzy then takes a vacation to Weldon where she befriends another bookstore owner and helps her fix up the place while on her trip. Simultaneously while in Weldon, Lizzy and Jack start spending more time together and while Jack has been pining for Lizzy for years, she is just starting to realize she has feelings for him.

Lizzy also ha anxiety and a strained relationship with her mother, who has put a lot of expectations on Lizzy. I enjoyed seeing her anxiety woven into the narrative making it feel like a part of the whole of who Lizzy is, much like it is for everyone else who lives with anxiety. I thought this was well written.

Overall, I quite enjoyed this story. It had some sweet and some spicy moments and it had characters who chose themselves first and put their wants and well being as the priority and I loved that quite a bit.

Overall, 4 stars!! A really good read.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a fun book? I have already downloaded the other book in the series because I enjoyed this one so much. I’m a huge fan on friends to lovers romances and this one, featuring best friends for 20 years, Lizzie and Jack, made me smile a lot. There were a few bumps In the road and admittedly, a few slow spots, especially the beginning, but I really loved the premise overall. Also, the characters, including the supporting cast, were lovable sweet characters, hence why I want to read other books in this series. I read the biography of the author and the fact that she was a litigator brought a whole amount of realness to the story. A fun, quick and well paced romance!

This was a quick and fun read! It took me a few chapters to get into but once the book started picking up, there were plenty of enjoyable moments. This is a friends-to-lovers book but when Lizzy and Jack were put together, it felt like there was something lacking. Their interactions were sweet and I was definitely rooting for them as a couple, but I wanted more depth and background story (especially since they were friends for 20 years). Their individual growth was well-written, but I would have loved to see more of their chemistry together.
I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a light, easy, and fluffy romcom!

Friends to lovers at its best! I loved the two characters and getting each part of the story through each of their eyes. Such a cute story and also hot!

This was fine! Nothing bad, solid 3 stars. Didn’t hook me, but I didn’t hate it either. Perfectly fine.

I wanted to absolutely love this book, the premise and characters were lovely, but I had a few hang ups.
First, most of the conflicts between Jack and Lizzy could have been solved by just having a conversation. They keep saying how they are the best of friends, but they sure did keep some pretty big things from each other for that title.
Second, the same phrases were used over and over again to describe things and situations, it kind of takes away from the story when I feel like I had read that part before.
However, the characters were fantastic, Walden sounds like a town I'd love to live in, and I'm now in desperate need to find a cute small town book store I can get cozy in!
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this book!