This was a really fun and entertaining read that I will definitely recommend to others.

I really enjoyed the main characters and how the plot was executed.

I was really excited for this book because I love me a forced proximity book as well as interracial romance.

However the insta love was a no from me, and I honestly did not get the sparks or chemistry between them whatsoever. The spice did not do it for me either.

Then the third act breakup. What. The. Actual. Fuck.
What Mitchell did and said was honestly unacceptable. No matter if he apologized or whatever, that sort of behavior is disgusting and horrible. He does not deserve Hope at all, and she should have NEVER taken him back at all. She deserves better. Because if someone grabbed my phone out ouf my hand, threw it on the ground and STOMPED on it AND said that I was not at all his type whatsoever and him being together with me was a mistake...nah. Fuck you and fuck whatever bullshit apology you come up with. That's not okay whatsoever.

I found this book to be lacking when it comes to helping the reader connect with the main characters. By the end, I still didn't feel like I genuinely knew Mitchell and Hope or their backstories. All I gathered was that Hope’s mentor had died and that she grew up in the foster care system while Mitchell had gone through a divorce. I struggle to connect with characters written in the third person compared to those presented in dual first-person perspectives, but I understand this is a subjective criticism.

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the early copy. The above opinions are my own.

So I don’t know if it was just because this happened to be the third in this trilogy and that’s what made it a bit clunky or just that it needed a bit more editing, but there were times I felt I missed a connecting sentence between scenes? I actually got decently into in the first half, but started skimming the last quarter because it just got a bit… eh. If you love a insta love romance you may still enjoy this! But it didn’t quite hit the right mark enough for me.

2.5⭐️

Aliyah Burke’s No Cooldown for Love is a snowy forced-proximity romance with sparks, snark, and plenty of heart. While the setup and chemistry deliver on the swoon-worthy moments readers crave, the story occasionally falters in pacing and depth, leaving it just shy of greatness.

The novel opens with a dramatic rescue: ex-basketball player Mitchell Anderson pulls Hope Roman from a car teetering on the edge of a cliff during a snowstorm. This adrenaline-filled meet-cute sets the stage for their time snowbound in a cozy inn, where their mutual attraction grows despite their contrasting personalities. Mitchell’s gruff, guarded demeanor contrasts sharply with Hope’s blend of vulnerability and humor, creating a dynamic that’s equal parts tender and tense.

Hope is a relatable and layered heroine, reeling from personal losses while striving to maintain her strength and humor. Her witty remarks—even in dire circumstances—add levity to the story, making her a character you root for. Mitchell, on the other hand, is the quintessential grumpy hero with a soft heart beneath his tough exterior. Their chemistry is undeniable, with moments of banter and emotional vulnerability that shine.

The forced-proximity trope is executed well, with the single-room situation offering ample opportunity for sparks to fly. However, the narrative occasionally leans too heavily on familiar romance clichés, which can make the story feel predictable at times. Additionally, while the emotional tension is palpable, some of the deeper conflicts between Hope and Mitchell—particularly their struggles with grief and self-worth—are resolved a bit too quickly, leaving certain aspects of their growth feeling underexplored.

The snowy, small-town inn setting adds charm, and Burke’s descriptions make the backdrop feel cozy and atmospheric. However, the pacing drags slightly in the middle, with repetitive internal monologues that could have been streamlined to maintain the story’s momentum.

DNF unfortunately :( just could not get into this right now and was getting slightly irritated by the main character. May try to pick back up again at a later time, but currently just not for me.

liked some parts I lovedddd & some where there?? maybe this is why insta love is not for me. it was cute in the beginning and then the third act breakup had me go 🫨 knowing good and well you know she’s not what you traditionally go for when it comes to dating and throwing that in her face was yeah no also for the cover to have a basketball on it and he’s just not doing that anymore why was it there idk

a historia tem potencial para ser boa, só não clicou pra mim

acho que o que não funcionou pra mim foi o "ato final" onde o proto é um grande bostão e despeja coisas que vao machucar a prota só pq ele não confia em mulher e tipo, sério??! mulher fazendo mal pra homem? 1 a cada 10. homem fazendo mal pra mulher: 11 a cada 5.

as cenas hots foram boas, mas enfim... historia esquecível pq a autora trabalhar esse trauma do boy

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The synopsis intrigued me, and the plot was interesting. I liked the "only one bed" trope, and the cover is super cute. Unfortunately, the book didn't live up to its potential. The plot became ridiculous, and the insta-love romance felt rushed. I wish I could have liked it more, but it just felt rushed and boring halfway through.

3/5 stars

This was an average read. I loved the shared bed trop, It's one of my favorites so points there. The overall plot didn't really pull me in. I found myself putting the book down because I felt bored while reading. I just wasn't totally invested to keep reading. The romance was just okay, I really wasn't the biggest fan of the Insta-love here, it was just a little too much for me. Overall it was just okay.

I love when the books are like this because it makes me feel like home and I just can't stop thinking about them even weeks, month or years after I finished

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Yeah.... I mean it wasn't bad but it was quite forgettable. Proof in hand: I don't remember a single thing about this book sooooo yeah. It was funny at times but the third act breakup just annoyed me to no end. Honestly I just did not care about this book, from beginning to end and I don't understand how I eve, finished it.

I really liked this one in the beginning. The scenes when they were snowed in at the Inn and were with the other group of people were so good! Once they left the inn though, things went downhill, and miscommunication abounded. I feel like this also happened in the other book I read in this series. I would have gladly read more of them being snowed in.

I liked the premise of the book, but it felt a bit rushed at the end. Overall, it is an enjoyable read. It's like a hot chocolate with a hint of cayenne and peppermint.

Oh this one was SO much fun. The banter was fantastic and the spice? LOVED IT. I will totally read more from this author.

2.5✨

Romance. POC rep.

No Cooldown for Love is a romance about a woman, Hope, who gets into a harrowing accident during a snow storm only to be saved by an ex-pro basketball player. They take shelter at a nearby inn hosting a couples mixer, and sparks ensue.

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this, as contemporary romance isn’t my usual genre. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how relatable Hope was as a character (with POC rep, plus size rep, grieving, etc.) I was excited by the initial set up of the book. Despite this, the story quickly became very insta-lovey only a few pages in where the male lead is instantly attracted to her in the midst of saving her from a vehicle hanging precariously off a cliff…

Although, thus didn’t quite work for my tastes as a reader, i’d definitely recommend this to any romance girlies who love the one bed trope, good representation, and a little smut.

Loved this! Cute and swoony and well written. This was interesting from a plot perspective as well as for the romance. I rooted for the characters and was really excited to see their happily ever after unfold. Would love to read more from this author.

After Mitchell saves hope from a car they get snowed in together.
One bed trope
80% of this book is then snowed in and then we have to rush to have them break up and get back together
Instalove

It started great and then it's like the writing turned to mush. It became unbelievable with every chapter.
Mitchell rescues Hope when she is trapped on a cliff upside down in a car with her leg trapped. He single-handedly saved her and the second he did, her car skitters down the cliff in true TV fashion. It read as a TV plot. In the next moment, they are now at some cute inn and there's only one bed and she is checked by some strangers (apparently inn has a medical team I think) and she is deemed fine. A couple of chapters later she is already at a singles event in that same inn laughing and chatting while Mitchell is moping for no reason in his/their room. I'm sorry how is she not checked by a medical team????? If it was a blizzard this can turn into a serious injury not to mention THE TRAUMA of the accident.
I felt like this was just too insta for me, the writing I mean. The author just skipped this important moment and it felt like this was a filler to make their meet-cute more dramatic. I'm sorry but I'm not buying it and I just feel that there are things that can be overlooked in a romance novel but health is just not one of them.