absolutely love love love! the first book was a hit or miss depending on who you ask but this book was incredible. easy 5 stars for the queen tessa bailey

I received this book for free for an honest unbiased review from Netgalley.

I wish more books were this well written. Characters were witty and the setting fantastic.

let me tell you, Tessa Bailey knows how to hook you from the start. The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns that keep you on your toes. From hilarious mishaps to steamy moments, each chapter had me eagerly flipping the pages, dying to know what would happen next. But what truly makes this book shine are the characters. Natalie is such a relatable and lovable protagonist. She's navigating through her vulnerabilities, trying to find herself and her strength. And August, oh my goodness, he's the swoon-worthy hero we all dream of. He's got this hidden depth that slowly unravels, and the banter and chemistry between him and Natalie? Off the charts! What I loved about "Unfortunately Yours" is how it strikes the perfect balance between humor and emotional depth. Tessa Bailey pulls off these complex characters who face real struggles, all while delivering laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming scenes. The romance between Natalie and August is so palpable, it practically jumps off the pages.

I enjoy Tessa Bailey books, and while this wasn't my favorite, it was still cute. I enjoyed the premise and the marriage of convenience plot. What I didn't like was the miscommunication. That's a trope that drives me crazy in a romance book!! I would recommend the book if you enjoy Tessa's books and can get past the miscommunication

What a fun story, entertaining from start to finish. Thank you for my copy in exchange for a review.

I love Tessa Bailey and many of her previous books, but both the books in the "A Vine Mess" series were not my favorites. I found Natalie in this book to be annoying and unrealistic. The story was fine, but nothing special. I did enjoy August's character, but I wasn't necessarily swooning. I think I just know that Tessa Bailey can and has done better.

Tessa Bailey writes it, I read it.

Her chemistry is always next level, and she always finds amazing ways to incorporate classic tropes but make them new, fun, and enjoyable.

Loving the "A Vine Mess" series, the characters, and the setting. This book has both enemies to lovers and marriage of convenience, and I ate it up! 4/5 Stars.

[Ebook gifted by Avon Books & Netgalley - thank you! All opinions are my own.]

This one was cute, but I enjoyed the first one a bit better. It's steamy and the chemistry between the characters was off the charts. I liked the setting and the storyline and the wine. It was a little forced for me, the forced to get married part, but I do like a good enemies to lovers story and this one didn't disappoint.

This book was a massive step up from the previous one. I liked that by the time they got married neither needed it, but they were doing it to help the other. It was cute but ultimately fairly forgettable.

I really enjoy Tessa Bailey novels! It's like eating chocolate... addictive! This duology was cute and I would recommend it

Admittedly I struggled to get as into this book but I think it was more my life at the time then the actual book because once I came out of the cloud of depression I was able to quickly finish it finally. Overall I love how Tessa continues the story line of side characters into their own book and the character development in this while a slow burn was so good.

While I enjoyed the vulnerability and relatability of the characters, there were multiple parts of the book where I felt like the story was glossed over and other parts where there could have been a bit less detail. It was an enjoyable quick read but I’d recommend some of Tessa Bailey’s other books over this one.

I recently read Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey, and I must say that it was a fun and entertaining read. The book follows Natalie Vos, who is desperate to finance her new business venture. However, the terms of her trust fund require her to get married before she can have access to the money. In a moment of desperation, she proposes to August Cates, a vineyard owner who doesn't know anything about wine-making.

The author has done an excellent job of creating a fast-paced and entertaining plot. The book is a perfect mix of romance and comedy, and the chemistry between Natalie and August is electric. The characters are well-developed, and their banter is both witty and hilarious. The book is a delightful read from start to finish.

One thing that stood out to me was the author's ability to create a sense of tension and anticipation throughout the book. The sexual tension between Natalie and August is palpable, and the reader can't help but root for them to get together. The book is also well-paced, and the tension keeps building until the very end.

Overall, Unfortunately Yours is a fun and entertaining read that will leave you feeling happy and satisfied. The author has created a delightful romance with a unique and engaging plot. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic comedies, witty banter, and books that make you smile.

I love Tessa Bailey. The queen of fun rom-coms with a touch of real life in there. This one follows Natalie, a trust fund baby trying to secure her trust fund after a snafu in New York at her former job, and August, a former Navy Seal trying to get a winery off the ground with absolutely no experience to honor his battle's memory. Natalie finds out she cannot get her trust fund unless she's married and a scheme arises after August needs to secure a bank loan and Natalie has contacts he can use, so a marriage of convenience will help the two of them. Of course, they don't like each other...at all. Oh and there's an orange cat :)

I had so much fun reading this book and it also tugged at my heart strings a little too. Natalie has some family issues that have caused some pretty hefty insecurity. August has PTSD and is still grieving pretty heavily but trying to shoulder that all by himself. The friendship and romance that blossoms between the two was fantastic. And the spice was spicing, as per usual.

I loved this one more than the first one in the series. Maybe it’s the enemies to lovers, fake marriage tropes? I dunno. I was all in and rooting for the main characters the whole way. Did I roll my eyes and think they were being dumb donkeys at times? Yes. Did I also think that the verbal sparring was just another form of foreplay? Also yes. My heart hurt for the things the main characters had been through in their lives, and it made me happy to see the healing power of pranks that happened throughout the storyline 😅 another winner for Tessa Bailey.

❤️Tropes❤️
💋enemies to lovers
💋fake marriage
💋opposites attract

Natalie Vos is down, but not out. Sure, drinking her way through the family winery while hiding out at her family home in Napa isn’t where she thought she would be. She also didn’t anticipate losing millions in a deal, being fired from the firm where she was a partner, and having her fiancé dump her all in one fell swoop. She just needs access to her trust fund to get money to invest in her own business to get rolling again back in New York City. Only her archaic father had stipulated that she needs to be employed and married to access it. And the infuriating man who started a winery that makes wine that tastes absolutely terrible got turned down for a loan to keep his winery open. Being attached to the Vos family opens a lot of doors. If they can only stop fighting long enough to convince everyone that their marriage is for real, they might be able to pull this off.

I loved this very spicy romantic comedy featuring fake marriage and marriage of convenience, as well as enemies to lovers romance and humorous banter between the two main characters. Tessa Bailey knows how to dial up the angst and keep readers anticipating the big moments with her dialogue and buildup. This is the second book in the series, but it could be enjoyed as a standalone. The characters from book 1 are in this book, but only as side characters.

Tessa Bailey is always an insta read for me and she did not disappoint! Loved the banter between Natalie and August.

say this after every Tessa Bailey book I read. I will read this womans grocery list and have a good time. Unfortunately Yours was absolutely no different. I ATE THIS UP! Her writing is so easy to read and is always so funny. She writes the swooniest men and the best banter.

Unfortunately Yours featured two characters we previously met in Secretly Yours, Natalie and August. Natalie is the FMC who is completely misunderstood and feels outcasted from her family with a chip on her shoulder. August is the new grumpy ex-SEAL in town, trying (and failing) to run a successful vineyard in memory of his late friend. Both end up needing a Marriage of Convenience for financial reasons and of course fall in with each other.

I empathized with Natalies character so much throughout the book and the way August just became obsessed with Natalie my heart clench. The enemies to lovers in this book was so spectacular and the spice and dirty talk were top notch as usual.

This is one of my favorite Tessa Bailey books now. I laughed and smiled the entire time and it was such a great read.

I enjoyed this so much more than book one. The characters were much more believable, and less manic pixi dream girl. I loved how the relationship built, and the growth both made throughout. If I could I would have ignored the first book and just read this one.

Did this plot follow our human logic? Not exactly. Did I still eat it up with a spoon? Hell yes. Swoony and sexy and top tier bantering and fighting and ... Other stuff.