LOVED LOVED LOVED. I loved Ava Wilder's last book and Will They or Won't They was just as good. MC with exceptional chemistry, a second chance romance, deeper plot themes throughout.. perfect combination. I will continue to read Ava's book because OMG they have me in a chokehold.

This book has been on my Netgalley for a bit and I haven’t picked it up. I haven’t been into romance in a minute, so I’m not the right person to review it anymore.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
A fun Hollywood romance with witty banter, but predictable tropes and shallow character depth make it an average read.

I really, really wanted to like this one. I loved Ava’s first book and this one kinda felt up the same alleyway at first… but it just wasn’t it for me. Shane is amazing, he’s a sweet man who wants nothing but the best - but Lilah… she was something else entirely. I loved the mental health representations thrown in and how anxiety had a big part of the storyline, especially because it’s so evident in today’s society, but having anxiety and treating someone poorly because you’re anxious are two totally separate issues… and I just couldn’t. Shane did all he could to keep Lilah tame but she just wasn’t my cup of tea. While the storyline was meh, the writing style is a better one than most, which is what pushed me to three stars! Thanks so much for the opportunity to read.

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Heather's reviewDec 23, 2024 · edit
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Will They or Won’t They follows two former lovers and co-stars of a popular TV show forced to confront their past relationship. The book dives into the complexities of their past, the unresolved feelings between them, and the chemistry still there despite the years that have passed. It’s a second-chance romance mixed with a behind-the-scenes look at fame.

Tropes included in this book are:
• Workplace romance
• Celebrity romance
• Second-chance romance
• Enemies to loves

While I appreciated the potential, how the story was told didn’t do it justice. I felt the narrative could have been way stronger if it had alternated between past and present timelines. There were a lot of missed opportunities to build more depth into the characters’ past and present struggles. However, this is a fun read if you like the tropes.

Ava Wilder has done it again!!! This book completely rewired my brain. I downed it in a sitting and immediately wanted to read it again. I love love love this, and love love love Wilder's work. Can't wait for the next!

ava wilder ? the writer I love and praise where she writes because its just amazing and I can't stop thinking about them weeks later. give them to me

I am normally not a huge second chance fan but wow this one has my entire heart. I loved the way the story was told and I really had to keep asking "will they or wont they"? I loved these characters and the complexities in their story.

Overall, I enjoyed Will They or Won't They. The characters were fun and likeable. I enjoyed the angst and storyline. It did get a little long winded in spots but I loved the do it for yourself ending.

4.25⭐
PG-13🌶️

I needed famous people problems romance to ignore the world this week and this book delivered escapism in droves.

I did not finish this book because I was just too busy at the time to finish. Open to giving it another try!

Oh my goodness this book was the cutest!! I seriously loved it from start to finish. It was adorable, funny, and completely swoon worthy! Loved!

This is the second book I‘ve read by this author and sadly I didn’t really like either.
My book tastes especially in romances did change a lot and I am not saying the books are bad but they are just not for me.
It pretty much felt like a 3 star book from the beginning which made it even more difficult for me to stay focused all the way through.
I‘m sure so many people will love this book but it just wasn‘t for me

Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and I really enjoyed this book. Lilah and Shane were two characters that I bought into and I really liked the Hollywood aspect of the book.

Reminded me very much of The Reunion by Kayla Olson! I heard amazing things about How To Fake it in Hollywood, so I was excited for this approval. A great second book, lots of charm + attitude, perfect balance. I always love a good enemies-to-lovers.

Thanks NetGalley for the copy!

I'm sorry I didn't post my review for this sooner! It was one of my favorite summer Romances last year and I still think about it and like to recommend it to Romance readers. It's a staple for good writing, good banter, original plot, pining, fun characters and a world that proves to be more than you would expext when you hear red carpets and actors. The angst, slow burn, hidden feelings and passion had me in a chockehold. The trailer scene at the end just about undid me. Lilah and Shane have a connection that has the pages crackling from the getgo and leave you squirmy and breathless. Adored it, I wish I couls read it for the first time again I miss this type of Romance.

3.5 stars! I enjoyed this one, but if I am being honest it was not one of my absolute favorite romances. Still a very cute and quick read! Read if you like:
-Witty Banter
-Second Chance Romance
-Enemies to Lovers
-Flawed Characters
-Angst

Oooh! This was my first time reading a book by this author, but I have now added the other books to my TBR. I loved the tension and mysterious backstory behind the characters. I enjoyed the flashbacks and not having a linear timeline throughout the story. I thought the relationship was steamy and the characters learned a lot about themselves. Overall, a great romance read!

Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was fine. 3.25 stars.

Will They or Won't They follows two ex-lovers/co-stars as they're reunited on the TV show where they first met. Lilah had previously left the show to pursue other avenues, while Shane remained on the show as a regular. After Lilah's return, the two outwardly despise each other, while secretly still pining for one another.

I wasn't bored throughout the book. It was an easy listen, but there wasn't anything that made me feel 100% engaged or enamored with the story. I had started this book and put it down quite a few times before finally using the audiobook to listen. The characters were in a constant state of lack of communication and faltering with their own thoughts.

There is a decent amount of spice scattered throughout the novel. The spiciest scene, I felt, was the photoshoot scene (and there's no true spice there - purely all tension!) - hats off to the author.

This book released June 27, 2023.

4.5 stars rounded up. The writing in this novel was so nice and refreshing. I felt like I was watching a romcom. The enemies-to-lovers trope in this novel was done so well between Lilah and Shane, I could've read 300 more pages of them.