A quick and easy read! Light and romancey, delightful to have the character with a disability. The twist was great and loved it!

I absolutely love how Katherine Center writes!! I really feel like I know the characters and they become my friends! I was soooo excited to receive this ARC and it did not disappoint!! Sadie just got her big break she’s been looking for in her portrait painting career and then after surgery she develops face blindness, she can’t see anyone face as it’s supposed to appear. She has no idea what she’s going to do with her big break. And because the universe likes to play jokes, in her face blindness she starts having a blooming love life with 2 men whose faces she’s never seen. Sadie soon realizes that not is all as it seems

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center was a delight to read and a work of art! (See what I did there??) The premise was unique and I loved how Sadie overcame her struggles and blossomed throughout the story. I loved the emotions throughout as well as the growth and love. All around it was a feel good read and a favorite of the year! If you loved Center’s book from last year, The Bodyguard, you’re sure to enjoy this one as well.

i love katherine center and hello stranger did not disappoint. it was engaging and kept me going the entire time. i will definitely recommend this to my followers!

Katherine Center does it again!!! This story was unlike any other that I've read which is so hard to find. I feel like many mainstream romances are similar and predictable but this was not at all. The beginning of the book was a tad slow but I flew through the second half. I loved learning about face blindness. It was a topic that I didn't know much about.

I love all of Katherine’s books and this is no exception, it’s like a warm hug,m, a comfort read, and a shot of pure joy. I will read anything she writes and recommend them all!

Hello Stranger was pure Katherine Center joy. I've read thrillers about prosopagnosia, but it was even more fun to read about a portrait artist with face blindness.

There was so much to love about this book: the storyline, the side characters, the dog, and the climax. I even loved the villian--Parker making fun of Sadie's condition was hilarious to me. I was fascinated to see how the love triangle would turn out and really enjoyed where she took it, although if Sadie was less self-absorbed it might have turned out differently.

The best part of the book might have been the author's note. I loved Katherine Center's message about romance books and what to expect of them!

Thank you St. Martin's Press, Katherine Center, and NetGalley for this ARC copy of Hello Stranger in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

This was my second book by Katherine Center and once again I enjoyed her work!

This time around we follow portrait artist Sadie Montgomery who seems to be in a continual state of crisis. It sort of reminds me of the saying you win some and you lose some. Sadie lands herself a dream opportunity as a finalist in a competition that will help her score some much needed cash. The only problem... well what happens when you can't actually see the faces you are supposed to be paining because you needed surgery and the side effects take your sight temporarily away just 6 weeks before the big competition?!

As she navigates this crisis - two different men enter her life that are involved in other chaotic areas of her life. A vet who is taking care of her dog after a health issue, and a neighbor who made a bad first impression.

I love how light hearted things were overall, but was annoyed with how self centered Sadie was a majority of the time. The main character did undergo a lovely growth within herself throughout the book that did make up for it.

Read if you love:
-Love Triangles
-Hilarious banter
-Family drama
-Endearing Characters

As per usual, Katherine Center's latest is a smashing hit!

In Hello Stranger, Sadie finally gets her big break as an artist... right as she needs surgery. Her vision isn't the same, and while she hopes it is temporary she can't be sure. Another change comes into her life when she meets Dr. Addison, a hot vet who is great with her elderly dog Peanut.

Although Sadie wasn't the most likable character in Center's books, I found myself rooting for her success. As always, Center crafts a heartfelt romance with a compelling storyline about growth and humanity. I definitely enjoyed this story and I know it'll be a hit among Center's many fans!

Another Katherine Center win! I just love her books. I read them so fast, though. I wish she had more books that I could just read constantly.

All of her books help teach something. In this book we learn about face blindness. The only time I have heard of this before was when I heard Brad Pitt had it. Acquired face blindness seems like a nightmare, but this book isn't a horror story.

Sadie is 28 years old and lost her mom when she was 14. She had a tumultuous childhood after which ultimately led her to disappointment. Her story was sad but without being overwhelmingly sad, it was just to help paint a picture of why she is the way she is.

The story had a little bit of a predictable situation but it didnt take away from how amazing the book was.

I recommend Katherine Center books to everyone and this one is no different!

Thank you for the advanced copy!

There were some medical intensive sections to begin with which I personally don’t enjoy reading but after making it through that it was cute. The stress level of the main character was understandable though a tad higher than I’d prefer for a romance. I enjoyed the realistic ending with the wild but understandable twist and found a twist on miscommunication that was interesting

I received an ARC of this from NetGalley for a fair review.
This tells the story of Sadie, a not at all successful artist - who is also a bit of a manic pixie dream girl. This is not my favorite characteristic so I wasn’t sure if I was going to love this, however the writing was entertaining so I kept going. Sadie’s luck seems to finally be on the upswing, as she makes it into the finals of an art competition with a big prize. Then a medical event happens and her life completely changes.
Sadie grew on me as the book continued. This also had a top notch book boyfriend, a truly evil adversary and a wonderful found family. I really enjoyed this romance and definitely recommend. It is a closed door romance, so low steam, but there is definitely some very romantic moments. 4⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for this ARC. 🤍

This is a unique book that tells a story about Sadie who has brain surgery which results in face blindness. Sadie is a portrait artist so you can imagine the dilemma. There were a few parts that made me laugh and there were a few parts that pulled my heart strings. But all in all, I was disappointed. I felt the relationship between Sadie and Joe was rather shallow. The plot twists were a bit surprising, I felt the misunderstandings/conflicts could have been resolved much quicker than the very ending of the book and that would have made it better. Sadie’s character also irked me a little w how proud she was refusing to tell anyone what was going on w her or ask for help.

Overall this book was lacking for me. I found it to drag on and on. Based on other reviews, this is an unpopular opinion. If this sounds like a book you’d enjoy, pub date is 07/11/2023. 🎉

I dedicated a post on my bookstagram to this book, check it out here:
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I know what most people are thinking, "Only three stars?!?" Yes, I did 3 🌟 it. I absolutely enjoy Center's books, and I enjoyed this one, too. Three stars, to me, means it was a good book. It just had a few bumps along the way.
First off, I have to say that I learned something new in this book. I had no idea face blindness was a thing, and reading about it was interesting. I also really enjoyed Peanut. Then again, I'm an animal lover through and through. It also had its fair share of laughable moments. The novel wrapped up nicely in the end, but I struggled to keep going at times. Usually, I can't put a Center book down, and with this one, I had to coax myself to pick it up again. It just seemed to move along slowly for good portions of it.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC and opportunity to provide an honest review. I do recommend this book if you enjoy romance with funny moments and interesting characters.

Katherine Center is a favorite author of mine and she knocks it out of the park again with this book. I really loved learning so much about face blindness and the ways it can impact how we perceive people in new ways. Joe is simply the best and the way the story concludes had me a little misty-eyed with happiness. Sadie is truly a champion of her own life and such a strong female character. I loved everything about this book and can't wait to add it to my library!

Absolutely adore Katherine Center and all she writes! Hello Stranger was unexpected, but very sweet. Without giving too much away, the characters were very relatable and I really enjoyed the book!

I loved The Bodyguard (absolutely devoured it!), so I came in expecting a similar style. Hello Stranger had a different vibe. Overall, I'd say the tone was a bit more serious. The premise is interesting. Sadie, the main character, has to overcome a medical challenge. My eyes were opened to a new perspective and I appreciated seeing how Sadie grew through her experience.

Hello Stranger was such a fascinating read. Katherine Center does such a great job of writing things you wouldn't see in your typical romance.

Sadie Montgomery is a struggling artist who just got her big break. Or so she thinks. Something happens to her that changes things. She starts to see things differently, people differently. She and her neighbor Joe sort of get off on the wrong foot, but with time they become friends. I love animals in books and Sadie has a dog she has to take to the vet, and that's where she meets Dr. Addison.

I want to keep a lot of the other plot points vague because although I guessed the twist fairly early on I don't think everyone else will. Sadie's journey was challenging, but also fun at times. I loved watching her heal and grow certain relationships in her life.

This is one of those books that perfectly balances emotion, humor, and romance. Hello Stranger was entertaining, enjoyable, and charming. I would definitely recommend this one!

Another good read from Katherine Center! If you’re looking for a feel good book, then this is a must-read!

You meet Sadie, who recently has had some life troubles including career crisis and a diagnosis of Prosopagnosia…facial blindness. She has to learn how to depend on her other senses to find connections with people she already knows, as well as strangers. Stuck between a triangle love affair, who will she choose when she can’t see their faces?

I enjoyed the light-heartedness of the characters and the evolution of love displayed throughout the book. I did guess the “plot twist” pretty early on, but it didn’t take away from the sweet love story. This is just a feel good book that will leave you smiling in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced readers copy.

I’m not even sure how to express how much I enjoyed this book. Katherine Center writes perfect every time! This book is funny, cute, unexpected, and keeps the reader absolutely hooked the entire time. While I had an idea of how it was going to end, it concluded even better than I expected and I couldn’t stop smiling. Highly, highly recommend reading this! 5⭐️, 1🌶