So good. Just sooooooo good. Tessa Bailey knows her way around alpha males who are in touch with their feelings, that’s for sure. And strong females who struggle to overcome their insecurities, but then totally do - like a boss. And naturally, her MMC’s have big d!cks and know how to use them. I’m never sure if I would cheer or run away screaming if I met that junk in real life. I’ll keep letting Tessa Bailey handle that in her books.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

Thank you Tessa Bailey, Avon Books and NetGalley for this ARC copy of Unfortunately Yours, in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

5⭐️3🌶️

I absolutely loved Natalie and August’s story! Personally I loved this even more than the first one in the series.

A Napa native Vos family heiress, and a new winemaker without a clue have a hilarious run in that sets off an epic journey of chaos, love and redemption.

I love the passion between the pair, and if you love a man who talks dirty 😏 August is your man!

Many secrets run deep, and if you enjoy beautiful character arcs - this one won’t disappoint!

Read if you love:
⚔️Enemies to lovers
💍Marriage of convenience
🍷Wino culture
🎭Hilarious banter

Tessa strikes again! I really enjoyed this one, more than the first one! August was such a dream and him and Natalie were so cute together. Their chemistry was off the charts! I liked that they were mainly very communicative and open with each other. I also loved seeing Natalie fine her home in St. Helen's with August and her family. 4/5 for me!

Marriage of Convenience ✅
Enemies to Lovers ✅
Spice ✅✅✅

I absolutely loved August and Natalie!!! These two were two were so cute, and spicy as hell!! Not going to lie in the beginning I honestly didn’t like either of them, but as the book progressed both characters became extremely likable.

I loved that Hallie and Julian from Secretly Yours (they are my favorite) made a couple of appearances in this book! Definitely added more to the story.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions were given voluntarily and are my own.

4 Star ~ Love this book! I really enjoying this book way more than the first in the series. Loved the main characters.
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Tessa Bailey does it again! I was underwhelmed with the first book in this series so I went into this one with some reservations but Ms. Bailey hit it out of the park with this one! This book felt like a warm blanket. It was so cozy and cute but also had the perfect level of spice. No one does it like Tessa Bailey!

"Unfortunately Yours" by Tessa Bailey is a captivating romance novel that skillfully combines the forced proximity, small-town romance, and marriage of convenience tropes. Natalie and August's chemistry is electric, their banter is filled with passion and tension, and their journey from enemies to lovers is both heartfelt and intense. As they navigate their complex situation, their emotional connection deepens, and readers will find themselves rooting for their happily ever after.

Bailey's writing style is engaging and immersive, drawing readers into the story from the very beginning. The well-crafted characters, such as Natalie with her independence and vulnerabilities, and August with his protective nature and surprising goofiness, are relatable and endearing. The Napa Valley setting adds a touch of luxury and charm, providing a vivid backdrop for the story and offering insights into the wine industry.

One of the highlights of the book is the seamless integration of the enemies-to-lovers and marriage of convenience tropes. The evolution of Natalie and August's relationship feels organic and believable, keeping readers invested in their journey. The passionate and steamy moments between them add another layer of intensity to the story, showcasing Bailey's talent for crafting sensual scenes with emotional depth.

In summary, "Unfortunately Yours" is a captivating and satisfying romance novel that will leave readers wanting more. With its engaging plot, well-developed characters, scorching chemistry, and skillful combination of tropes, Tessa Bailey once again proves her prowess in crafting compelling love stories. Whether you're a fan of her previous works or new to her writing, this book is a must-read for any romance enthusiast.

This is my new favorite Tessa Bailey book! This even beat It Happened One Summer, and that was top tier literature for me. This was everything I could have asked for in a contemporary romance/rom-com.

I absolutely adore enemies to lovers. The tension was palpable and done SO well. The banter between the characters was just hilarious and perfectly placed. I also adored the fake marriage trope, and really enjoyed the journey of finding out how that works for the two of them. I was hooked from page 1 to the end of the epilogue. Tessa has such a relatable and funny style of writing that just wraps you up in a big hug and carries you through the entire story.

This is an easy 5 star and one I would recommend to anyone looking for something witty but endearing. This book was so fun, I’ll be purchasing for my bookshelf when it comes out!

Thank you so much Tessa Bailey & Avon Books for the ARC!

This book was such a delight to read!! I always am down for a good enemies-to-lovers trope and this one mixed with the marriage of convenience was well done! Tessa Bailey never disappoints when it comes to writing characters with heart and depth. Also the spice was PHENOMENAL, one of my favorites from this year hands down!

Funny, spicy, and pulls right at your heart strings. August Cates is a former Seal but also the ultimate golden retriever cinnamon roll. How Tessa Bailey pulled that off is a complete work of art. This one was called by her publisher “the spiciest book of summer.” I can see that and it was written so beautifully and I couldn’t put it down.

Unfortunately Yours review
Rating: Loved
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Rom-Com
Troupes: enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience

Thank you to @avonbooks for the #gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. This publishes on 6/6/23! This will for sure be one of the hot rom-coms this summer!

Set in a vineyard in Napa, I’d recommend pouring yourself a glass of wine and settle in to finish this in a sitting - it was hard to put down! Next to It Happened One Summer (probably impossible to top), this is my favorite from Tessa Bailey. The banter between Natalie and August was impeccable, fun to read, and not over the top. That, along with plenty of tension and steam, made this such an enjoyable and satisfying read.. While some laugh out loud moments, this book also had plenty of serious moments, while August deals with the grief of losing his best friend.

I hadn’t realized that Hallie and Julian, Natalie’s brother, already had their own story, so I added that to my library holds list immediately. Readers get a little bit of a glimpse into an update of their relationship, and Hallie sounds like a hoot!

4 stars out of 5!

I really enjoyed this book more than Secretly Yours. I liked the plot of this book and I really loved August. It took me a bit to really like Natalie but I was so happy with the end of the book. The epilogue was the best part! The chemistry between August and Natalie was undeniable.

Unfortunately Yours centers around marriage for convenience. Natalie and August start off on the wrong foot but quickly realize that they could both use each other to get something they desperately want. Natalie needs her trust fund to start up her new business in New York but she has to be married and employed due to the terms her father set for the trust. August's winery is failing and he needs a bank loan but was turned down at first. Since Natalie's family is a big name in the wine business, she could help him get approved for that loan. This leads both of them to agree to get married. They both went into the marriage with it being temporary but there is a strong connection between the two. You will love exploring that connection in this book!

Overall this was another great book. by Tessa Bailey! I'm excited to read more from her in the future.

Thanks NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5⭐️s! I'm rounding up because I adored that Epilogue 🥲

- Marriage of convenience
- Forced proximity
- Set in Napa/St. Helena
- Tessa Bailey signature steam and banter

There's just something about Tessa Bailey books that make them so addicting to read. Even though they're hit or miss for me, I still look forward to reading them all.

This is the second book in the A Vine Mess series. Although this series isn't my favorite (still chasing the Bellinger Sisters high) I still enjoyed this book! I found it to be very entertaining, and I read through it pretty quickly. Like I said, there's just something about TB's writing.

Thank you so much for the ARC!

Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Natalie and August have a love/hate relationship but can they survive their relationship? Continue reading to find out if hate wins or love wins. I'm not going to tell you, you will have to pre-order your copy today so you can read it yourself when it releases on June 6th.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley.

I liked this one more than Secretly Yours but not as much as the Bellinger Sisters books. I loved August's character right away but it took me longer to warm up to Natalie. The epilogue was adorable and the cover is perfect!

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this but didn't love it. I think I may just be burnt out on Tessa Bailey if I'm being honest. I enjoyed the characters and the plot, but it felt like something was missing. The first book in this duo was well rounded and I didn't feel like I was missing something, but there just was a disconnect for me here. I did enjoy it but not as much as I wanted to.

I am straight up obsessed with these two. Natalie is all crunchy exterior while she's nursing past hurts. August is the gooiest inside his SEAL exterior. Together they have banter, button pushing, and chemistry for days, but also a line of open communication. Each gets and supports the other so wonderfully.

Plot wise, it was exactly what I wanted. The angsty part was no where near what I was expecting and the last few chapters were so perfect, I read each one about 3 times before I could continue. And don't get me started on the epilogue...

Overall, this is probably one of my top Tessa books ever and definitely making the top 10 of 2023 list. I already can't wait to read it again.

I’m not sure if there is a more combustible couple than Natalie and August! They are the sizzling, funny, heart-eyes couple in this book that is centered around a marriage of convenience. I loved their interactions—their fights, their flirting, their silliness—all of it was passionate and made my heart zing! Never have two people who seem so opposite of each other, fit together so perfectly.

***Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for sending me an advanced reader copy of Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey! All thoughts are my own!***

Natalie Vos is daughter of wine royalty in Napa Valley. After losing her job and her fiancé, she returns home from New York to lick her wounds. She takes a couple months to recoup after drowning her sorrow in cabernet and ready to tackle a new business venture. In order to do that, she needs her trust fund, which she can't have until she is married. Natalie is desperate enough to propose to the man she hates in order to get access to her trust fund, enter August Cates (who we meet in Secretly Yours) from the Wine Down Festival and they get off to a more than rocky start (meaning she ends up throwing a glass of wine in his face.) And the last thing she wants to do is ask the man she despises to marry her.

August has his own vineyard, but has no idea how to make wine. But he will do everything in his power to make his late friend's dream a reality. No bank will give him the loan to turn his business around, until Natalie propositions him to marry in order for them to get the money they both need for their separate endeavors. But they both don't realize living under the same roof and playing married can start to feel real.

Natalie and August make the best couple in this book. I love enemies to lovers and marriages of convenience, but this was on a whole other level of love for me.

Still pinching myself that I got an advanced copy of one of my most anticipated reads for this year by my favorite romance author! Ok needless to say, this is probably my favorite book Tessa Bailey has written so far and that's saying a lot since I started reading her books back in 2019. This book just hooked me in more than some of her other books. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love her writing but these two characters in this setting and everything they both have at stake just kept me sinked in. I haven't had a romance book I haven't wanted to put down in quite a while and this one cured that for me. And naturally, any book that Tessa writes is gonna be a 10/10 spice-wise.

This book has times where it got emotionally heavy, but for me that just made it all the better. I love a romance book that is more than just the romance. August with his Navy background, Natalie with her issues both with her family and her finance ventures, it made these character feel so real.

I highly recommend reading Secretly Yours before reading Unfortunately Yours, since they are both amazing books and you get the broader picture between the two.

Unfortunately Yours is on sale June 6th!

I am a Tessa Bailey die hard so I was really excited to read this book! There were moments that made me really connect with the romance and feel the chemistry between Natalie and August, but unfortunately overall I did not find this couple as convincing as some of the ones from her other series. I do love how she handles emotionally sensitive topics and I would still definitely recommend this book! I am excited to see what she puts out next!