Ava Wilder knows how to write a celebrity romance! It was so easy to get invested in the lives of Lilah and Shane. The chemistry they had from the very first page was electric. I loved getting an inside look of costars who had great onscreen chemistry but hated each other in real life (a la Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic in Castle). The show concept was like a combination of Riverdale and Supernatural, and it wasn’t hard to feel like these were real actors on a real show. Wilder clearly knows how to establish a celebrity relationship that is both believable and relatable while also highlighting the otherness of actors.

I wish we had gotten a better look into their first relationship & a more concrete ending, but I still loved this book.

Overall, I highly recommend this book for celebrity romance lovers. Thank you for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

The first thing that came to mind was the nostalgia of characters playing the characters The Mediator Series by Meg Cabot but on tv and how badly I wanted the actors that played Elena and Damon on the Vampire Diaries to work out in real life.

The first half of the book was my favorite. The tension between them was so palpable. And the issue at the heart of the story felt very real—how often do relationships start with sex and one person being positive that that is all it is while the other is secretly hoping they could turn into more.

I also really enjoyed the parallels between the characters they played on tv and the characters themselves. And forcing them to create the ultimate release of tension that had been building for nine years and over the course of the book was perfect.

However the back 3rd of the book felt a bit off like it was missing the tension and the build up that I loved from the first half. I still recommend Will they won’t they and can’t wait to see what Ava Wilder writes next!

“Will They or Won’t They” is such an accurate name for this book and was my constant thought throughout 😂

When Shane and Lilah both make it big in Hollywood on a new tv show, they instantly find themselves drawn to each other, but soon learn the ramifications of falling in love with a coworker, in such a public setting.

After years of separation and harbored animosity, they find themselves working together again. And quickly find out that that spark is still there ✨

This second chance romance, lovers to enemies to lovers, was so cute and I can’t say I would be disappointed to learn more about Lilah and Shane’s future together 😍

3.5⭐️

I received an ARC from Netgalley and I am happy to give my honest review.

I really like Ava Wilder's first book and was super happy to get an ARC of Will They or Won't They. Right away, I was sucked into the story and couldn't put it down. It was all of my favorite tropes: second chance, enemy to lovers, coworkers, and actors.

Lilah and Shane are the showrunners on a supernatural tv show. They had a hot affair in their first season but after a really messy breakup, the next few seasons are full of angst and hurt. Lilah leaves the show to pursue her career but ends up coming back for the last season.

Shane is a relationship guy. He was in 100% with his relationship with Lilah but was slapped in the face when she wanted out. He turned to trying to hurt her at every chance. Their first few months on the set of this new season are full of them sniping at each other until the producers send them to couple's counseling.

As their hurts start to break down and they start to learn each other again after 9 years, those intense feelings come to the front again. I really enjoyed this book and related so much to Lilah. I was rooting for them together and the ending was honestly delightful.

I have a problem where I really enjoy this author's writing style but I don't enjoy her stories. This leads me to hope for the next book I guess. I made it almost to the end of How to Fake It in Hollywood and had to stop because of something ridiculous and that ended up being the case with this one as well. However, I only made it about 30% through this one. There's a conflict and I don't particularly understand the point of said conflict. I do really enjoy Ava Wilder's writing and hopefully one day something will click. I think this would work for a lot of people, just not me. Thank you to Netgalley and Dell for an advanced copy.

This story of former co-stars Shane and Lilah was a one day read for me. Chemistry between the two was hot and undeniable. Lilah is back on set as she reprises her starring role for the ninth and final season of the hit tv show that first brought them together. It was painful to read about their past mistakes and then gratifying to watch them grow close again.

I loved ‘How to Fake it in Hollywood’ last year and this second novel is just as good. Ava Wilder makes Hollywood world of series television production come alive on the page. I can’t wait to read whatever she writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This tale of dating and love in Hollywood was such a fun read!

Lilah and Shane were costars on a super popular TV show for years until Lilah left to pursue a career in movies. By the time she left, the atmosphere at work was tense and uncomfortable after the pair had attempted to have a casual, no strings attached relationship and it blew up in their faces. When Lilah returns for the final season of the show, the pair has to learn to work together again, and their chemistry is still very intact all these years later.

I had so much reading this book. The chemistry between Lilah and Shane was palpable and created such great tension throughout the story. Enemies to lovers is one of my most loved tropes for all those smoldering moments and the crazy emotions going back and forth. Shane is a classic cinnamon roll character and I adored his charisma and kindness.

I loved getting flashbacks to the history of our main characters, from their first meeting at their audition to their first hookup. The amount of spice and steam was just right and left me ready for them to hurry up and get back together in the present day!

A Hollywood storyline is always fun for me, and I loved how this one incorporated a super sexy photo shoot, a fan convention, and shooting of their show into the storyline.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Ballantine- Dell for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

Ava Wilder’s Will They or Won’t They is a delightful Hollywood second chance romance, by turns funny and intensely emotional. Lilah and Shane were likable as individuals and I found myself rooting for them as a couple. The TV production environment felt realistic and intense, and the cast of secondary characters provided depth and context that fleshed out the story. Thank you to Ava Wilder and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC.

Shane and Lilah co-star together on a popular supernatural tv show, and their on-screen chemistry also translates to off-screen steamy fun. That is until actual feelings begin to complicate their casual relationship, and Lilah makes the decision to the leave the show. Nine years later, Lilah is returning to the show for the final season, but old feelings threaten to shake up the big finale.

I absolutely loved "How to Fake It in Hollywood" so I was really excited to get the opportunity to read this book. Shane and Lilah were both wonderfully complex characters, that had unexpected layers as the story progressed. The book had the perfect blend of rom com & spice. I never felt bored, and reading Shane's perspective was really interesting. I love that he was so open with emotions towards her.

This is definitely a new favorite.

Will They or Won't They is a fun romance set in the scene of Hollywood. Beautiful/sexy people, designer clothes, extravagant parties, & all about the image!
The book goes back & forth over nine years of Lilah & Shane's relationship. They each have their own quirks & fame makes for quite a challenge in maintaining a relationship. This wasn't the easiest book to follow & Ava Wilder's writing strings you along the entire story, truly living up to it's title, Will They or Won't They.
Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC & although I wasn't super impressed with this story, I'm all for another chance & hope to read more Ava Wilder books soon.

This book was an angsty, slow burn, contemporary romance and oh my was it swoon worthy!! This is my first Ave Wilder book and I plan on checking out her first novel, "How to Fake it in Hollywood." Shane and Lilah are the stars of the hit show, Intangible. She left after five seasons but is now back to resurrect her character for the final season. They also happen to be estranged ex-lovers who broke up after the first season of the show and brought their drama and icy relationship to the set.

Now almost 10 years later, they are both still attracted to each other but don't want to risk letting their guards down with one another. It's really lovely to see how this book deals with anxiety, shipping and taking care of one's mental health.

The end will have your mouth hanging open saying "WHAT!" Until you don't! Fall for Lilah and Shane and you won't be disappointed.

Books like this feel like taking a warm bubble bath. One where you finally get to lay back, relax and take a break from everyday stress. This was exactly the kinda floofy romance I wanted and needed and loved.

Lilah and Shane are the stars of a hit Hollywood show (I love Hollywood settings). The book goes back and forth between the present and past relationship between the two. It was so fun. You get enemies to lovers, lovers to enemies, a beautiful romance, witty banter and some steamy scenes. This was really well done and I flew through it. It was also my first time reading anything by this author. I will for sure check out their first work, "How to Fake it in Hollywood". I don't see it being able to top this one, but I'll definitely go into it at least knowing that I already enjoy her writing style and that she's obviously really good at writing books that take place in a Hollywood setting.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing group for a free eARC so that I may share my honest feedback and review.

Second chance romance with behind the scenes look at life on a TV show. I enjoyed this book it was a quick read and kept me entertained. I wasn't completely sure where the story was going to go and how it was going to wrap up and was pleasantly surprised by that. While I liked the story both the main characters were just ok for me wasn't totally crazy about them but was still able to enjoy the story and the writing. It was also fun to see the references to How to Fake it in Hollywood. Rating this one 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I want to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I read Ava’s debut, How To Fake It In Hollywood, last year and fell in love with her writing. I’ve always been a big Hollywood/celeb gossip girl, so it was a such a fun read. Once I read the summary of this new one, I knew I had to read it.

This book did not disappoint. Our main pair, Lilah and Shane, are co-stars on a famous supernatural show. Lilah left the show a few seasons back and has returned for a final season. Let’s just say, these two have some history. The sparks flew between them and I couldn’t stop reading.

Thanks again to NetGalley for the ARC.

Shane and Lilah are reunited for one last season of their hit show that brought them together. Will the sparks that are flying between the two of them cause them to hate each other (even more) or draw them close together?

I really enjoyed both Shane and Lilah's characters. You could feel the tension in their relationship - the push and pull of possibly still loving the other person but being hurt by actions in the past. My favorite part of this book was the ending!

Thanks, netgalley for the ARC of the book.

Wilder's previous book, How to Fake it in Hollywood, was one of my favorite books of 2022. Will They or Won't They was an excellent follow=up! I flew threw this book in less than 24 hours. I can't wait to see what Ava Wilder writes next!

Ava Wilder does it again! I was so obsessed with How to Fake it in Hollywood, and Will They or Won't They did NOT disappoint! Perfect balance of realism and legitimate mental health discussion with fun dramatic celebrity romance! I love how Wilder approaches her stories so much. The pacing is brilliant, every character is so dynamic, well thought out and all so different from each other. I cannot wait to read what Wilder puts out next!

(arc review! thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher!!!)

Boy do I have opinions about this one. I read Ava's debut How to Fake it in Hollywood when it first came out and was blown out of the water how raw and real it felt. It really encompassed that messy human nature of Hollywood and actors and addiction. That one made my stomach churn and feel second hand embarrassment. I saw that she was writing another novel and got really excited to see how she wrote another story involving messy people. I'm just going to say this, she wasn't going to top my feelings on her debut. Going in I should have lowered my expectations a little. Not to say that I found this one bad. I was just a little dissapointed, that and that ending felt cheap somehow. Despite my high expectations, this one really hit me in the gut too. If you like Emily Henry I really recommend Wilders books. She has that really down to the bones human connection with all her characters. They feel so real, like you could legit look them up on the internet and you would find real famous people. Not sure if it is research or she really is just that good. I love her writing and her characters will be in my heart for a while, unfortunately I just didn't enjoy this one as much as her first. But still a great emotional journey all the same.

I sat on reading this one longer than I should have because I was obsessed with How to Fake it in Hollywood and could not believe that was Ava’s debut novel and immediately wanted to read her entire back catalog… but there wasn’t one. So I was scared to dive into this one when I received it because we all know the sophomore novel can’t always live up to the hype the debut left us wanting from an author. I blame myself for not having faith that Ava could catch lightening twice. This. Book. Y’all. Damn. I connected with the writing as effortlessly as sliding on my favorite slippers. The pacing and flashbacks were well done and gave me the perfect insight to our MCs history. I know Lilah is going to get some scathing reviews for being too rigid or “bitchy” but frankly some of us are that way and it’s nice to read about characters who aren’t always soft and angelic. Shane was the perfect golden retriever MMC. I’m obsessed. He is too pure for this world. I was so sad when the book was over I was bargaining like “I just need a few more chapters! Don’t make it be over yet! I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters!” However, The ending is truly magical and I’ve learned my lesson….Ava Wilder will be an instant read for me the second her books hit my kindle.

Thank you to Ava Wilder, Random House, and NetGalley for this ARC!

this was one of my most anticipated releases this year and this did not disappoint !!! how to fake it in Hollywood was one of my top reads in 2022 so I was ecstatic to learn that Ava Wilder would be releasing another (!) celebrity romance this year.

i cannot give this enough praise! the enemies to lovers, second chance, pining, and angst of shane and lilah's relationship was everything. from their chemistry at the start I was intrigued to see how it "fell apart" and I enjoyed going back and forth between past and present!

lilah's struggle is anxiety is so very relatable and I just loved how it was handled throughout this story and I adored how shane knew how to be there for her!

the ending was perfect to me and I cannot wait to hold my very own copy in june 🫶🏽