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Stephanie Eding delivers a charming and lighthearted workplace rom-com in *Said No One Ever*, blending humor, heart, and a touch of self-discovery. This feel-good novel revolves around Ellie Reed, a quirky but directionless young woman who takes a temp job at a small-town mattress company with little expectation—only to find her life unexpectedly transformed.

**The Story**
Ellie's journey begins with a hilarious job interview that sets the tone for the book's wit and humor. Hired as an assistant to the eccentric CEO of Wonder Wear, she quickly finds herself navigating an office filled with peculiar coworkers, quirky challenges, and one devilishly handsome IT guy. While the job initially feels like a dead-end gig, Ellie starts to uncover hidden talents and passions, giving her life newfound purpose.

**Themes**
The novel explores themes of self-worth, the value of community, and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone. Through Ellie's eyes, Eding captures the nuances of feeling "stuck" in life while reminding readers that growth often begins in unexpected places.

**Writing Style**
Eding’s prose is sharp and engaging, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. The dialogue feels natural, and Ellie’s internal monologue is refreshingly relatable, capturing the awkward hilarity of trying to "adult" in the modern world.

**What Stands Out**
What makes *Said No One Ever* a standout is its cast of vividly written supporting characters, from the warm and motherly office manager to the enigmatic IT guy who becomes more than just a colleague. Each character contributes to the richness of Ellie’s journey, making her growth feel authentic and well-earned.

**Final Thoughts**
*Said No One Ever* is a delightful read that strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart. Whether you’re in need of a laugh or looking for a story about finding your place in the world, Stephanie Eding’s novel is a sure bet to brighten your day. It’s a testament to how even the most mundane jobs can spark extraordinary changes.

**Rating: 4.5/5**

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced review copy of “Said No One Ever” by Stephanie Eding. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

The premise of this story was really cute! Once I picked this up, I flew through the book. I do feel like the romance and the main character kind of took a backseat to everything else happening with the family drama and finding Marilyn’s lost love and everyone trying to get their hands on the farmland. The farm setting and all the animals made for so many fun scenes.

This didn’t really hit for the romance novel fan part of my brain but I still enjoyed the story and was invested in how everything would turn out. It felt more like Marilyn’s story with Ellie kind of just along for the ride but it was a fun ride.

4/5 stars

Said No One Ever by Stephanie Eding. Pub Date: April 4, 2023. Rating: 3 stars. Mountains and small rural towns are great settings and I always enjoy reading books in these areas. This novel takes Ellie to a farm property in the mountains of Montana where she gets to live the country life doing stable chores, interacting with animals and maybe fall in love along the way. This was a great book for a lazy Sunday to curl up and read straight through. I loved the growth of the main character where she learned to take risks and develop friendships along the way. I recommend this book. Thanks to #netgalley and #sourcebookscasablanca for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Good book. I would Buy another book by this author. I connected with the characters and plot. Highly recommend.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

What happens when you travel several hundred miles away from home for a three-week vacation that should be you alone with your thoughts? Well, if you are Ellie Reed and your life is already going sideways, hilarity ensues. Ellie decided after she dumps her boyfriend of six years and is in the process of losing her job to leave Ohio for a secluded Airbnb on a farm to sort out her life choices and come up with the next step. It does not help that her family not only does not support her choice, is very upset for breaking up with the boyfriend. He was "perfect husband material."

Upon arriving at the farm, as she is getting unpacked, an ambulance pulls up and takes the homeowner away. Not sure what to do or who to call - she goes and checks in on the homeowner, Marilyn, at the hospital. What comes next, you need to read and enjoy.

The writing, for me, was excellent. I could picture myself in the setting and thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

I thought this book was really good! I really enjoyed it from the very beginning. I didn’t want t the book to end. I will have to go get a copy for my bookshelf so I can reread it again.

This wasn’t a bad story but like some of the reviews I’ve read, I agree that it didn’t feel like a romance. I did like the small town story and the way she grew as a character. My dad had a ranch in Montana so this story really touched home for me. I just wish there was a little more romance but still a good read. I’d recommend this to anyone that wants a feel good read that has the potential to be inspiring.

I recently read the book “Said No One Ever” by Stephanie Eding and I could genuinely say that this book is a great read for all age groups. To begin, it is a contemporary fiction novel with love, self-discovery, and a great dose of humor along the way.

The story starts off with the main protagonist, AJ Richardson, who is a part-time comedian and struggling dad of two. After suffering through a rough patch in his relationship with his wife, he finds himself single and trying to piece back his life together. As he looks for love and an escape from his mundane life, he meets Isla, an artist from Spain, and things just seem to take off from there.

The novel progresses with AJ’s journey, as he deals with emotions of family, love, and self-discovery. Through his journey, AJ learns how to better connect with his children, how to stand up for himself, and how to make his dreams come true. Despite of the heavy topic, the writer infuses small doses of humor which keep the mood light-hearted throughout the book.

In terms of the writing style, I found it to be quite easy to follow. The writer does a great job in striking the balance between moving the story forward and keeping readers engaged in the story. Each character’s personality is supported with individual development throughout the book, and this helps readers to quickly connect with them.

Overall, I am very much pleased with this book. I found myself often chuckling at the witty conversations and captivated by the story. I appreciate the writer’s effort in making this story feel unique and raw. If you are in need of a thoughtful and mellow escape from reality, “Said No One Ever” is a book worth giving a try.

This was a cute read! Ellie escapes her life for a bit and heads to an AirBnB in Montana. But chaos ensues when her host goes to the hospital, and suddenly Ellie is running an entire farm, something she does not know how to do. Enter a cute neighbor, AND a cute grandson, and things get even more complicated.

I enjoyed the small town, the antics, the animals…I just wasn’t super invested in the story, and definitely not the romance. The story overall felt pretty slow and predictable. I wanted more depth to the characters than what the story really gave.

I loved this sweet and emotional love story. These characters were wonderful, and I hope the author gives us more from this world. I definitely recommend this book.

DNF @ 44%. I really wanted to love this book but I just didn't. It felt extremely repetitive, slow, and just wasn't for me.

Thanks to Netgalley for my complimentary e-arc of this book. All opinions here are my own.

This is set in Montana so I absolutely loved the setting! It was the most fun rom-com and did not disappoint!

Ellie is escaping her terribly annoying family, her seemingly perfect ex and her derailing career with a much-needed escape to Montana, when she unexpectedly gets caught up in much more than she bargained for.

I enjoyed the light-hearted antics of Marilyn and all the animals, but I found myself wanting more while reading this. If you're a fan of more character-driven women's fiction, this might be a better fit for you. Author Stephanie Eding does a great job highlighting wonderful female friendships throughout the book, I enjoyed that even more than the romantic elements.

Thank you to Net Galley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Took place in a small town in Montana. I love small town romance filled with fun characters! Such a fast read perfect feel good rom com that you will enjoy.

I absolutely loved the small town setting, which made it seem personal and connected to the story. I grew up in Montana, so it was easy to put myself in the story.

This was a fun, entertaining read! I loved the plot the characters, and there were truly funny moments in the book. Overall, I would definitely recommend reading this adult contemporary romance!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Super cute small town Rom Com. I'm all for female characters finding themselves and starting to stand up for themselves as the story develops.

This was just ok. Ellie first drew me into this story, but then it just felt very elementary. I couldn't connect with any of the other characters nor did I really feel like investing myself in where this story was going.

This copy was kindly given to me for honest review by both the publisher and netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I flew through this book. It was light (though it dealt lightly with deeper topics), fast paced and just fun. I loved that our main love interest built tiny houses for a living, epic in my books. I loved the growth out MC went through in spite of her true lack of confidence and self esteem. I loved the barnyard shenanigan's and the grandma at the head of all of it. Where I found this book lacking was the romance and its development. I just didn't find its development as believable. I realize too its marketed as general adult fiction, so I didn't except much steaminess but I still wanted more depth to their relationship if that makes sense.