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Love, Liana... Sincerely Kade

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I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

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I really enjoyed this book! I thought the romance in this was adorable and I loved the main characters.

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I struggled to get into this book, and ultimately wasn't able to finish it. The introduction to the main character, Liana, was very dragged out and lacked anything to keep me engaged. It was a very slow burn, to the point that I didn't even get to the nitty gritty.

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This is a lovely romcom, perfect for curling up in bed and finishing it in one sitting. I recommend it

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Another good read
Perfect book to curl up with and to get lost in
Will have you hooked from the first page
Thanks NetGalley

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"Love, Liana... Sincerely Kade" by Allie Doherty is a delightful and witty romantic comedy that will charm your heart and tickle your funny bone. The story introduces us to Liana Dawson, a quirky romantic-advice blogger on the brink of becoming New York City's Bridget Jones. Her world takes an unexpected turn when she's faced with a fan's request for sex advice, leading her down an amusing yet introspective path.

Doherty's characters are charismatic and relatable, especially Liana, whose unwavering belief in love and rom-com magic is both endearing and humorous. When a cocky but intriguing email from Kade Jennings shakes up her world, the story takes a thrilling turn, unraveling a whirlwind friendship that forces Liana to reevaluate her beliefs about love.

Kade, the self-proclaimed 'ass' who initiated the email exchange, adds depth to the narrative. His contrasting perspective on love and relationships provides an intriguing counterpoint to Liana's romantic ideals.

The chemistry between Liana and Kade is palpable, creating a tantalising tension that propels the story forward. As they navigate the boundaries of friendship and desire, the question of whether love can coexist with a connection rooted in lust becomes a central theme.

"Allie Doherty has crafted a tale that explores the complexities of modern romance while delivering a heartfelt and humorous narrative. 'Love, Liana... Sincerely Kade' is a delightful reminder that sometimes, life has a way of surprising us with love when we least expect it. A fun and flirtatious read that's perfect for those who enjoy a blend of humor, romance, and self-discovery."

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This is a not so good read to be honest. There's just some parts I really didn't like and I thought needed improvement. I also didn't feel the characters that much and felt like they lack development.

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Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book because of the content that made me uncomfortable, but it certainly is not a bad book. I would just make sure you check the trigger warnings of this book before you begin. I might also pick up this book when I feel more comfortable reading it too! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this book in exchange for my honest review!

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This romantic comedy satisfied all of my needs for warmth and humour. Stephanie's terrible and heartbreaking backstory drew me despite that. Although it wasn't your normal light read, this one had a big impact. My favourite protagonists, Liana and Kade, had me laughing the entire time.

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I adored this book. It was everything I wanted in a romcom- funny and heartwarming. The angst, the heart ache, the serious topics, which were handled brilliantly by the way, all caught me off guard. This was a romance, but there was more to this book; we have a lot of side characters dealing with their own relationships and serious issues, as well as a lot of family drama. I cannot wait to see what Allie Doherty's next book is!!

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I couldn't put this book down once started. It was full of good humour but also a great storyline. Loved it.

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''Meet Liana Dawson, a perpetually single romantic-advice blogger.

She’s one set of granny-panties away from proclaiming herself New York City’s version of Bridget Jones when she’s hit with a fan-demand for sex advice. With an unwavering belief in love (and rom-com superiority), there’s no relationship problem Love, Liana can’t fix… until a fascinating, albeit cocky, email paves the way to a whirlwind friendship that leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew about falling in love.

Enter Kade Jennings, the ass who wrote it.

After writing in to a popular blog to get some answers about whether love exists, Kade receives an offer he can’t refuse—one that throws his world of one-night stands, whiskey, and books into a tailspin at the hands of a woman he had no intention of ever meeting.

Liana knows love, Kade knows sex. They could be each other’s perfect teacher… if they can keep their hands off long enough to learn.''


I really enjoyed the energy this couple shown throughout the book. They had a fantastic chemistry and brought out the best in one other, allowing them to be completely unapologetically themselves when they were together.

Overall, the romance in this narrative is endearing, and I like that some more serious topics were covered. However, some of it family conflict, the abusive side character connection, for example got quite tiresome in ways that, in my opinion, blocked this from truly feeling like a romcom.

Thank you Lake Country Press & Review, Xpresso Book Tours and Netgalley for providing this ARC for an unbiased review.

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I wouldn't call this a closed door romance but the door always closed just when thing were getting good! There were some wild swings in the plot that were just too unrealistic for me. The slow burn did keep me reading, though.

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This book was okay, I was excited about it from the blurb, because it’s right up my street but found I struggled to get into it and vibe with it - which may have been down to the writing style and pace (or maybe just me).
I liked how it touched on deeper subject as well, whilst still maintaining a cute romcom read, but the third act break up didn’t do it for me

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There was a lot to love about this book and I think some major edits could make this truly an outstanding read. Liana and Gabe were great characters and there romance definitely worked for me. The problem was there's so much filler that distracts from the duo. Way too many subplots or scenes that were completely unnecessary that I had to start skimming. I believe this is the author's debut, so the potential is definitely there.

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I liked this book. Probably give it 3.5 stars but am rounding up. I loved the perspectives of Cade and Liana. I loved Liana’s blog. Is there a real one like it?
I could have done without the sister/stepsister drama. I liked that the story with Stephanie and Kade had a happy ending and they were able to keep Stephanie safe.

This book is incredibly spicy! Can’t judge the book by its cover.

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I really enjoyed this one. The author did well with making the characters real and believable. It was not just all romance it was very engaging.

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When i requested this book from netgalley, I was pleased to be accepted. It is a unique spin on a dear Abby column and sort of friends to lovers. He wrote to her to get advice and thoughts on love, she gets his help for tips on her sex column. Their collaboration and new found friendship turns to heat that neither can deny. It was so well written and I loved it

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A great read, but did real with some difficult and emotional issues. I liked that it was told from both points of view.

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I was able to finish the story because it was engaging enough, but there were some elements that I thought were superfluous or just extra pages added without any justification.

Although this book was undoubtedly a slow burner, I really enjoyed the energy this couple shown throughout the book. They had a fantastic chemistry and brought out the best in one other, allowing them to be completely unapologetically themselves when they were together

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