If you’ve ever shipped two of your favorite tv show characters so hard that you wanted the actors to date in real life, this is for you. This has immaculate enemies-to-lovers & second chance vibes. Miscommunication drives the long-lasting conflict between Lilah & Shane, but it is semi-resolved through therapy which is always fabulous to see. Their chemistry was good but could have been better—I wanted more spice if I’m being honest.

💕WILL THEY ~or~ WON’T THEY💕
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I absolutely adored #howtofakeitinhollywood by Ava Wilder so I was super excited to read her next book, #willtheyorwontthey
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In Will They or Won’t They, Lilah and Shane are on screen love interests in a popular tv show, but off screen they can’t stand each other. When the tv series is doing a reunion show, Lilah and Shane find themselves having to confront their feelings from the past.
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💕Hollywood/celebrity romance
💕enemies to lovers
💕second chance romance
💕scorching chemistry
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You’ll love this book if you’ve ever shipped your favorite on-screen couples. 💕
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Thank you @netgalley @goodreads goodreads (I won an advanced copy in a giveaway!)

This was so stinkin’ cute!

The journey of healing that Shane and Lilah went through was so good. I really loved that.

I loved the comedy and spiciness of this one. I laughed out loud in some parts.

Overall, good book!

Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine for the ARC of Wilder’s new novel, WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY!

Her debut novel was a reading highlight of. last year (in fact just reread it) and was moved by how real and amazing that romance was while tackling hard themes like alcoholism. Truly an incredible, heartfelt, emotional read— while also being funny, perceptive and enjoyable.

I was over the moon to see this pop into my inbox over the holiday weekend. I was excited to dive into Lilah and Shane’s romance, and felt similarly that the characters and set up was interesting as they talked about challenging and relevant issues like GAD, imposter syndrome (well, implied), etc. But I had a harder time fully immersing myself and believing these characters. Partly might have been due to the challenge set up in this specific enemies to lovers (they really act like they hate each other at the start), partly because of the timelines and introducing their romance. Might also be I prefer fake dating as a trope, but I wasn’t as in love with this novel as Wilder’s first!

That being said, this author is so skilled on a line level. She’ll always be a must read. Looking forward to her next love story.

i LOVE ava wilder’s books!! after reading how to fake it in hollywood, i was itching to get my hands on her next one will they or won’t they. following lilah and shane, previous costars on a hit tv show, now enemies, as they return to the screen to be costars once again. i’m a sucker for a good hollywood romance and wilder did an incredible job building them from enemies to friends to lovers throughout the story. revealing the moments leading to their hatred as you move through the book, wilder created the perfect slow burn rekindling romance!

This was a great follow-up to Ava's first novel. Lilah and Shane were really interesting to me, and I loved the second chance aspect of the relationship. The way that the relationship was woven in between their relationship on screen made a lot of delightful moments and some well won angst turned romance. Ava is clearly one to watch.

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Will They Or Won’t They - an aptly named title of this slow burn friends to lovers to enemies to friends to lovers sophomore novel by Ava Wilder. I was thrilled to receive an advanced eARC of this title from NetGalley and Random House Ballantine after being a huge fan of Ava’s debut novel and because she’s a local Oklahoma author.

Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy are young adult actors that cross paths while auditioning for a TV series - from there their relationship evolves into friends with benefits - except only Lilah sees them as friends, Shane sees her as something more. This leads to a disastrous ending of their arrangement and they’re left working together for years filled with rage for one another.

Lilah leaves the show after 5 seasons, but for the 9th and final season of the show she comes back. Due to the tension between Lilah and Shane on set, their show runner mandates their attendance at couples counseling. Through counseling and filming the last season of their show, they unpack their years of hatred and begin to understand each other better than ever.

As a reader, you’re constantly thinking will they or won’t they. Personally, I wanted to yell “just kiss already” too many times to count. However, overall I enjoyed their story and got great pleasure in Braums getting a well deserved reference.

My review is posted on Goodreads. And can be found at this link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5367858617

"Will They or Won't They" by Ava Wilder is a captivating and enjoyable romantic comedy that had me hooked from start to finish. Despite my initial reservations about second chance romances, this book pleasantly surprised me with its unique blend of enemies-to-lovers and friends-to-lovers tropes. With a mix of forced proximity and the irresistible combination of a grumpy character and a sunshine personality, this story is a delightful journey of love and self-discovery.

The relationship between Lilah and Shane was undeniably meant to be. From their first encounter to their final "cut," their chemistry was palpable. I usually don't gravitate towards second chance romances, but the way Ava Wilder crafted their story made it feel fresh and exciting. It was as if they were enemies, constantly bickering and denying their feelings, only to discover the depth of their connection. It was heartwarming to witness their transformation from adversaries to lovers.

What I truly loved about Lilah and Shane's relationship was their unwavering love for each other, even during the moments when they pretended not to care. Their emotional journey felt genuine and relatable. Moreover, if anyone dared to mess with them, they swiftly put them in their place, sometimes even with a punch to the face (if you know, you know!). Their unwavering support and protection of one another added a layer of depth to their romance.

The ending of the story took an unexpected twist, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. It tied up loose ends and left me feeling content and satisfied. Ava Wilder's skillful storytelling kept me engaged throughout, and I applaud her for creating a memorable and fulfilling conclusion.

As an avid reader, I must commend Ava Wilder on her writing prowess. Her ability to capture the essence of the characters and their emotions is truly commendable. I enjoyed her previous work, "How to Fake It in Hollywood," and "Will They or Won't They" has solidified my admiration for her as an author. This book has also opened my eyes to the actor trope, which I now find myself loving!

If you're looking for a light-hearted and enjoyable read, I highly recommend picking up "Will They or Won't They."

I was chomping at the bit to read Wilder's follow up to How to Fake It in Hollywood because I knew she would take me on an amazing journey. Once again, Wilder pulled me behind the scenes with Lilah returning to the show (and the man) she left several years ago. Years may have passed, but the flame these two had for each other still burned.

It was so easy to root for this couple. They had chemistry for days, but there was a lot more to their relationship than even they recognized. This duo had an easy way with each other that was special. There was a lot of humor in the early part of the book where Lilah and Shane were sparring, but as they spent more time together, it was obvious that there were a lot of unresolved emotions involved as they slowly recognized how much the other person meant to them.

I really appreciated their journey. I am also the sappiest sap, and the idea that they weren't ready for each other but maybe they were now is something I adored. I love the idea that the universe brought them back together after they had time to grow. What an amazing opportunity! Legit - there are tears of joy in my eyes as I write this review. Great banter, layered characters, a fun friend group, a touch of Hollywood drama, and a very satisfying ending made this a solid hit for me.

I love a good Hollywood romance, and Ava Wilder does a great job with them. HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD, her debut, was probably one of my top reads from 2022. And now she's back with a new one - WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY. This is the ultimate lovers to enemies to lovers, and it is so much fun!

Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy meet at an audition for a paranormal tv show before either of them are household names. After co-starring together for 5 years, Lilah leaves the show hoping to become a bigger star. When that doesn't happen, she agrees to return for the 9th and final season, something no one on set is looking forward to, especially Shane.

Shane is one of the main reasons Lilah left the show to begin with. After their secret relationship ended in season one, the two have hated each other and the set was a nightmare.

Now their careers and the show is on line, and all eyes are on them. With their characters finally getting together on screen, Lilah and Shane have to work closer than ever together, which is bringing back old feelings from season 1.

This book was SO MUCH FUN. Like I said, I love celebrity romances, and I pictured their show as a CW type show - Vampire Diaries (which I've actually never seen) or something like that. I loved Lilah and Shane so much, and their chemistry was just off the charts. There's a photoshoot early on... look I'm not going to get into it, but just ... it's great, okay?

WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY is out June 27th, so make sure to get it! Thanks to Ballantine and Netgalley for the arc!

Another adorable romcom set in Hollywood thanks to Ava Wilder - showing the inner workings of a long running show and it’s stars who are way more than coworkers. Call it lovers to enemies to lovers, if you will but this one evokes feelings of Supernatural meets SVU as far as the content of the show and it’s two main characters having incredible chemistry and the audience cheering their romance on.

This was a cute love story and a fast read! I was in the mood for something lighthearted, and this hit the mark. I’m not a huge fan of the miscommunication trope, and there was some of that in there, so that’s why I didn’t rate it higher. Overall though, it was an enjoyable read!

Thank You NetGalley and Publishers for the Arc in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first book by Ava Wilder. I absolutely love your writing. I devoured Lilah and Shane's love story.

This was an easy, fast read. I'm not normally a fan of the past and present reads and slow burns, but this was written really well, that I followed the story line pretty easily. If you love enemies to lovers, slow burns, a lot of banter, this book is for you.

Lilah and Shane had undeniable chemistry and all throughout the book I was just screaming "like each other already". This was like waiting for the other shoe to drop, but it never did, til the very end. I was getting frustrated waiting for their love for each other to unfold, but it turned in the opposite direction all the time. I loved the banter going back and forth between them too. Their love for each other is so strained, but passionate. They are definitely flawed, but they had their reasoning behind their actions. You are very sneaky Ava Wilder with that twist at the end. My heart broke and then was put back together again.

This book is by far one of my favorites reads this year. I look forward to reading more of your books.

Shane and Lilah. Love them! This book was a rollercoaster. Not going to lie, I was a bit nervous towards the end but you Ava Wilder made my ugly sad tears turn into happy tears. Loved the plot. Another amazing book to enter into my top faves. Can’t wait to read more from Ava Wilder

I freaking loved this book! It was an easy fast paced read and was invested from the beginning. Like trying to figure out why two people that used to get along so well, end up disliking each other so much?

Even when they were “hating” on each other Lilah and Shane had such undeniably great chemistry. The bantering, the freaking TENSION. It was just obvious that they complemented each other.

Lilah’s fears and anxiety were so relatable to me, I just felt like I understood why she would want to push Shane away, even though she couldn’t deny the connection they had.

It was great seeing them both try to patch up their hard feelings in therapy, which kind of made them restore what they had almost a decade earlier.

I loved the way the story ended, how they both finally gave into themselves, their relationship, and what’s important.

Thank you Net Galley and to the publishers for the ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley, Random House, and Ava Wilder for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

I'm not typically a fan of the second-chance romance trope, but in this case, I think Ava Wilder did it right. Shane and Lilah are costars in a paranormal romance tv show that has skyrocketed both of them into fame. For years, fans have wondered if the chemistry on screen between the two is just as real off-screen. A brief fling, 8 seasons, and a falling out later, Lilah is back to film the final season and the two of them have to reckon with the feelings they each still harbor for the other.

I found this book to be so frustrating in the best way. Ava Wilder is a talent at creating sometimes unlikeable characters in that Lilah and Shane are both incredibly flawed, but they felt so vivid and fleshed out. Despite how frustrating they were at times, you understood their motivations and actions. The angst and pining and sexual frustration in this were so strong! I enjoyed the flashbacks to the past and the ending felt satisfying. Overall, I really enjoyed this!

I continue to enjoy Ava Wilder's writing and she will always be an auto-buy for me. I can't wait to purchase this in-store to put on my shelf.

I really enjoyed Ava Wilder’s debut novel last year and Shane and Lilah’s story in Will They or Won’t They was equally delightful.

Shane and Lilah’s relationship burned hot and heavy when they first met after booking starring roles in a hit show together. Their unpleasant and awkward reunion comes 9 years after the pressures of fame and their own insecurities and anxieties caused them to crash and burn.

After an abrupt departure, Lilah returns for the show's final season and we get to see Shane and Lilah navigate complicated feelings of anger, hurt, and jealousy as well as attraction, longing and love. However, it isn't until their very obvious tension on set gets them sent to therapy together that they finally start to address their unresolved feelings.

Will They or Won't They had all the angsty goodness of a second chance romance and a sweet happy ending to make up for the heartache and frustration of watching two stubborn characters refusing to admit they’re in love.

Second-chance romance, between former celeb co-stars from a hit TV show, and set in Hollywood? This is a recipe for success for me! I love love love Ava Wilder's celebrity romances. This also had enemies to lovers, secret dating, and forced proximity tropes!

Lilah and Shane met in the auditions for their hit show Intangible almost 10 years earlier, immediately hitting it off. Thanks to their chemistry, they get the parts, and become close to where they are secretly hooking up during season 1. After something happens they hate each other, but still play on-screen love interests for the next 4 seasons. Now, years later when Lilah is back for the show's final season, the tension is at an all-time high.

I really loved both Shane and Lilah's characters. I liked the inclusion of their mental health difficulties, family dynamics, and personal growth. While it was more of a slow burn, I felt it was worth it! The tension and secret desire for each other was perfect. Definitely add this one to your summer tbr!

Wilder writes a solid romcom about two characters that go from lovers to enemies to lovers once again. The reader immediately sees the deep attraction and connection Lilah and Shane have to one another. While Lilah is a good character, I still found something lacking in her. She stands in the way of true happiness & love for herself. She has a need to always be in control, trust issues, panic attacks, and she refuses to allow anyone in to see the true her. These are good characteristics to use yet I felt like I was always looking for more information about her deep fear of love, her issues with control & trust, her past life and where the panic attacks truly stemmed from for her; I wanted more from her but was never provided with it. On the other hand, the character of Shane is more developed. He is easy going, knows he wants Lilah, that they should be together and he just has to figure out how to breakdown the wall that she continues to build around herself. He has his own faults such as fear of something new and assuming instead of asking. However, in the end he manages to figure it out. Shane is not afraid to allow Lilah to be in control - something she appears to need badly - he is not afraid when he is with her. Yet, there were plenty of moments I felt he should just walk away from Lilah. She is exhausting. Overall, the book is a simple, quick and easy read.

Will They Or Won’t They

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I’m not usually an exes to lovers trope fan, but this one was so well done.

Shane and Lilah play actors on a TV series where they first started a relationship nine years ago. After a disaster out breakup and being forced to work together after, they parted ways with a lot of animosity. Now they’re back together for the final season.

The tension in this one was so well done. I really enjoyed the dual perspectives that Ava Wilder pulls off so well. And the ending? Chefs kiss.

Thanks to @netgalley for this ARC. Check out Will They Or Won’t They in June!