Nina Kaye's "Just Like That" is a delightful romantic comedy that will leave readers swooning and smiling in equal measure. Set against the backdrop of an animal park in East Lothian, this charming tale follows the unlikely romance between Jess, an events manager turned reluctant carer, and Nick, the head keeper with a heart of gold.

From the moment Jess steps into the animal park, readers are whisked away on a delightful journey filled with humour, heart, and a healthy dose of animal antics. Kaye's vivid descriptions and witty prose bring the park to life, creating a vibrant and enchanting setting that serves as the perfect backdrop for the budding romance between Jess and Nick.

What sets "Just Like That" apart is its endearing characters and heartfelt storytelling. Jess is a relatable and likable protagonist, whose journey of self-discovery and growth is both heart-warming and inspiring. As she navigates the challenges of caring for her brother while also juggling her career, readers can't help but root for her every step of the way. Likewise, Nick is a charming and complex character whose gruff exterior belies a tender heart and a deep passion for the animals under his care.

The chemistry between Jess and Nick is electric, crackling with tension and sizzling with attraction. Their banter is playful and entertaining, providing plenty of laughs along the way. As they clash and collide, both figuratively and literally, readers will find themselves eagerly turning the pages to see if these opposites can find common ground and maybe even find love in the process.

Moreover, "Just Like That" is more than just a romance; it's a celebration of love in all its forms. From the bond between siblings to the connection between humans and animals, Kaye beautifully explores the power of love to heal, transform, and unite.

Just Like That by Nina Kaye is a cute short read. The plot was simple and very easy to follow. The main character and her love interest were cute but there was just too much miscommunication going around. At the end it just got kind of stale and I wanted to DNF it. Would I read it again? No. Anyways, 3/5 stars.


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

I really enjoyed this book; it had a lot more depth then when I first started and thought ‘ oh so obvious what’s going to happen here’. What I thought would happen did; but with a much more involved and interesting storyline than I had initially expected. As an overview; high flyer Jess receives a call to say her brother is unwell; upon rushing to hospital she meets a stranger who she had an argument with. This is the story of Jess navigating her new life as carer to her brother; whilst taking on a different role at work at the same time as trying to keep her life together. I really really enjoyed this book.

Just like that by Nina Kaye

This was such a cute story! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc!

Jess is a very successful Events Manager and is in high demand. So much so that another company would love to have her as part of their team. Her current boss knows and understands this so Jess is shocked when her boss assigns her to much smaller events following her brother's stroke. Granted, she would be his primary caregiver, however, she was willing to do what it took to succeed at a job she loved.
Things changed when she was assigned to help East Lothian Wildlife Park keep their doors open. While falling in love with the animals, Jess and Nick, the head zookeeper were clashing on every turn. Eventually, he comes around and sees value in Jess's suggestions and even offers to help.
Nick has his struggles to contend with and comes across as harsh, arrogant, and rude. Once the communication lines open up they are found working together to keep the zoo open and secure a home for the animals.

This was a fun read and if you love animals and rom-coms then this book is for you!

The animals really made this story shine! The enemies to lovers plot was also a BIG part of the book and it was great fun.

I really, really enjoyed this romance! It was sweet and adorable all wrapped into one. I highly recommend for romance lovers.

Aye, I was hoping to enjoy this one. The plot and dialogue lack big time - one minute I think I have it figured out, the next it’s something completely different. Jess & Nick’s relationship initially starts out as enemies to lovers, or so the reader thinks. But then, it becomes instalove. Kinda like a, “Wait, what?” moment, where the reader isn’t sure what’s happening, but it’s happening! Not a big fan of this one because I just couldn’t follow. It took too much brain power to figure out, but I need fluffy! Thanks for the opportunity to read!

A really fun and charming read with an enjoyable premise and gorgeous characters. I would highly recommend.

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.

I like my romance with a good dash of realism and this really delivers. The ingredients are all there- the dashing hero, the ambitious heroine and the will they/ won't they encounters. There's also a really tender through line about disability and family and the highs and lows of being a carer for someone you love. Author Nina Kaye also makes a strong comment about how employers often treat those with caring responsibilities and how inflexible working environments can be. Add in a glorious Edinburgh and East Lothian setting that had me googling photos (especially those beaches) and this is a really satisfying read that will stay with me.

Another good read
Perfect book to curl up with and to get lost in
Will have you hooked from the first page
Thanks NetGalley

This is a great romcom! Jess is an event planner and her job is going so well she might be up for a promotion. When her brother has a devastating stroke she becomes his caregiver. Because of her limited time her boss downgrades her projects. She ends us having a failing wildlife park as her new client. She is definitely not thrilled with this and is even less happy when she clashes with the head zoo keeper. Nick and Jess are fun characters and it was interesting to see their relationship develop. I enjoyed this book and if you love romcoms give this one a try!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and of course the author for gifting me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Following the life of Jess, who's whole world is turned upside down when her brother has a stroke and she has to sidestep her blossoming career (and talks of promotion) to step in and be his carer. However due to her boss being less than thrilled at her turn in personal circumstances she ends up working in a small animal farm under the watchful eye of Nick, the arrogant head keeper.

Loved this story, had some very up and down moments that had me welling up and laughing out loud and the characters were so loveable and the story overall held me captive. Wish I could read this story again for the first time.

When I first started this book, I had a feeling it was going to make me cry and it succeeded. I enjoyed the relationship between the main characters and their witty banter. It was a refreshing read based in an animal encloser.

Thank you to Canelo and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. The above opinions are my own.

3.5 stars rounded to 4 stars 🥰

Jess is enjoying and succeeding in her current Events Management job, smashing every high profile event she is given. Suddenly her world falls apart when her brother has a stroke. Jess doesn’t think twice about stepping in and being his carer, meaning she has to take a step back from her job as she can’t commit full time anymore. She is appointed to smaller jobs which includes helping East Lothian Wildlife Park to stay open. Nick is a zookeeper at the park, and they don’t get off to the best start. However, could this be the start of a wonderful love story? Will Jess help keep the wildlife park afloat so they don’t go bankrupt? Definitely read this book if you want to find out.

I really enjoyed this book, it was an easy read which I read in a couple of days. I loved the story line, however one thing that I disliked was Jess’ attitude in some chapters and it made me dislike the book at points. I also thought Jess’ best friend Amelia played a random part in the book and she wasn’t really very necessary to the story! It was still a lovely book though and I definitely want to read more from Nina as her writing style was so easy to read!

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

This was not for me from the beginning! I found the female protagonist rude and unlikeable and couldn't connect with her at all to even care about the story.

I never would have imagined a romance book set in a Scottish zoo would exist, but it does. Enemies to lovers is the superior trope for me and this book does the trope justice. Nick's grumpiness is great, Jess is a strong FMC. I enjoyed reading.

I love an enemies to lovers romance so this book was a no brainier! It was a great slow-burn romance with forced proximity in a lovely Scottish setting. I particularly loved the tension between jess and nick. While the characters weren’t always perfect (who is) I didn’t find this took away from the story itself. This was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.

I liked this enemies to lovers story, especially as an animal lover. I liked the Scottish setting and the book had heart. I'd recommend to any romcom lover.