A very fun read. I enjoyed the characters and the plot very much. I was sucked in right from the start. I'm a sucker for any kind of romantic comedy. 3.5 stars rounded up!

I loved reading this - not sure what I was expecting when I started to be honest but the characters were just adorable and real. Definitely excited to read more form this author.

This book was amazing! I loved how a stuck up girl was able to be challenged to switch her life with someone who isn't as fortunate. I loved Cece she sounded like such a cute little girl. I loved all the random twists and how this book kept you engaged the whole time. The spice had just the perfect amount. I loved the ending it was all so perfect. I highly recommend this book. Thank you netgalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me to read this as an arc and for allowing me to share my opinion on what I thought of this book.

Trading Places was such a fun ride! I am a big lover of over-the-top romantic comedies, and this one really hit the mark. The concept was so fun--such an exciting twist on the freak Friday kind of storyline. I had no problems at all getting into, and read it nearly one sitting. Lexi and Evan were so cute, and Lexi's character development from beginning to end was fantastic. I hope to read more from Emily Duvall in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for providing me with am ARC of Trading Places!

3.5⭐️ rounded up

Socialite Lexi North is your typical rich girl: spoiled, entitled, and has never had to work for anything in her life. Mechanic Evan Bailey just wants to find a way to save his family’s auto shop and raise his niece in peace. But when Lexi accidentally rear-ends Evan’s car, both their lives get thrown off course. After a tense encounter at the auto shop the next day is caught on camera by Evan’s niece, the pair find themselves agreeing to a bet: trading lives (and bank accounts) for two months to see who has it harder. Each of them has their own motivations to follow through, but things get complicated when the chemistry between them hits a melting point.

This book was exactly what you would expect it to be going in. It’s a quick, fun read with decent spice. Lexi is exactly as insufferable as you’d expect from an entitled socialite and Evan is wonderfully the opposite (though he does have his moments). Each goes through their own transformation throughout the story and, again, nothing really surprises you about where the story goes.

The entire book plays out exactly as you’d expect it, down to the miscommunication trope that leads to the third act breakup. Lexi and Evan do exactly what you’d expect, but there are a couple of stand out side characters that I wouldn’t mind getting to know better. Despite the predictability of the story, Duvall gives readers a nice couple hours of escape from reality with this story and it’s a decent time.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher for free and have voluntarily written this review.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book! I was so excited because one of the main characters is a mechanic & I love working on cars. This was such a sweet & fun, easy romcom with a hint of mystery & intrigue when you least expect it.
The premise of the bet & switching lives for the summer was intriguing. Right off the bat, I really liked Evan, though I wasn't a big fan of Lexi until at least halfway through the book. I thought she was a little over the top, but I also feel like it was necessary for her character. While I felt a lot was happening really fast, I still enjoyed the character development on Lexi's part & had to keep in mind it really was just the summer. There were some events that I felt were rushed, especially towards the end, but it didn't take away from the general premise of the story. I enjoyed how secondary characters were written, some were even given a little redemption.
I'll be honest, the first few chapters were a little slow for me, but by the end, I couldn't put it down. It was a sweet ending that left me thinking more about Lexi & hoping she really does do well. Part of me is even hoping for a second book - I want to know more about Baileys & well.... everything!

I'm really sorry. I gave this book a chance but it is really confusing. The events are overlapping. Their thoughts are confusing and I just cannot force myself to finish it. Made a 71% progress but still confusing as hell! Sorry. It was promising but it is not giving.

Trading Places sucked me in and didn’t let go.

Lexi is a socialite living on daddy’s money and has zero clue what the real world is like. Evan knows all too well what the real world is like, working as a mechanic and caring for his niece while his sister is in prison. They have a car accident, promises are made, daddy finds out and tells Lexi she has to take the bet and voilà - the switch is done.

Both Lexi and Evan had a lot of growing to do, and Emily Duvall did an excellent job showing their growth and change and even when they were making mistakes you couldn’t help but root for them. I especially loved that Lexi did get her hands dirty working at Evan’s brother's mechanic shop, and appreciated her joy in seeing her first ever real paycheck.

While you wouldn’t think that Evan would have as much growth to do, he had a big chip on his shoulder, and Lexi and his niece CeCe were the perfect ones to knock that down.

This is my first novel by Emily Duvall and I doubt it'll be my last.

When a rich trust fund socialite gets into a fender bender with a grumpy paycheck to paycheck car mechanic, all it takes is one smart little niece to trap them into trading lives for two months.

I have got to hand it to Duvall. It's been a bit since I've gone from disliking an MC to being their number one fan. And to top it off, I did it twice! The character development in this book was some of my favorite aspects. I found myself on a roller coaster of emotion from fluctuating between the sexual chemistry of Lexi and Evan to the frustrating secrets and misunderstandings. It's hot, steamy, funny and tender at it's heart.

😽 Opposites Attract
😽 Social Classes
😽 Life Swaps
😽 Steamy 💦
😽 Dual POVs

Even though this is a romcom it also has an interesting spin on how financial situations mold a person. Be prepared for a highly frustrating first chapter or two first getting to know Lexi and hang around for the adventure that follows. True rating 3.5/5.

This was a fun, quick read. Mechanic Evan and Socialite Lexi make a bet (on social media so no backing down) and are trading places/lives for two months.

I could totally see this as a movie. A cute, cliched, fun movie to watch. I am enjoying the predictability of the switches and the attraction between the two of them. It's a fast, fun read that didn't go too deep. There's definitely some backstory (Evan's raising his niece) but there's also lots of superficiality (I love hearing about all the expensive gadgets at Lexi's house) and humor as they experience each other's lives. It wrapped up quickly and everything resolved easily (again, it lends itself to movie magic).

3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher for sharing a copy with me. All options are my own.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it. It really made you think. I loved it can't wait for others to read it too

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. I read a few pages of this but realized it wasn’t for me.

“I thought not kissing you would be easier. Turns out, it’s harder.”

Genre: Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Spicy Meter: 2 fire emojis
Content Warnings: Contains some sexual content.

“Trading Places” follows Lexi North, a spoiled millionaire’s daughter, after she agrees to swap places with the blue collar mechanic she rear-ended, Evan Bailey. Evan is just a hard working man who’s looking to support his niece and not let his mechanic business fail—but give as much power as Lexi used to hold can change anyone. In a similar manner, learning the worth of putting your hands to work can humble even the meanest of heiresses.

This was the most fan fiction-ish book I’ve read in a while, because, let’s be honest, in what universe would this ever even happen—yet it was still quite entertaining. Told through two points of view, this book really gives off that Lady and the Tramp vibes, wrapped up with some tension-filled enemies to lovers.

If you’re looking for a life-swap situation in a slow burn romance novel, then look no further, “Trading Places” is most definitely for you.

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Publication Date: September 26, 2023

I was given an arc for my honest review.
Trading Places by Emily Duvall tells the story of Lexi North and Evan Bailey. A spoiled heiress and a car mechanic are two people who would never cross paths. One fender bender, a bet on social media, and life, as they know it being ready to crumble before them has both of them finding out that they aren't actually that different.
This book is a 3/5 on the spice scale. The sex starts before the halfway mark and is pretty frequent after.
The characters aren't very likable when the book starts, but they all go through heart-warming changes by the end. Fans of Gossip Girl, The Kardashians, and Paris Hilton would love this book! The pacing was good. It has a dual POV between Lexi and Evan. Both POVs are distinct and interesting. I had a fun time reading the book.

This was a stange read for me. I loved and hated Lexi and Evan at the same time. Overall enjoyed, but definitely missed a few key moments to really tie the whole story together.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC, Entangled: Amara, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to read this book early! I really enjoyed it. I thought the writing was very well done, and the story kept me interested. I believe my students/patrons would also love this book and will be acquiring it for the library!

Loved this book from the title, the cover and the characters and plot! I enjoyed that it was an easy read and would definitely recommend to my friends and family

I didn’t like it but don’t hate it either. It’s pretty slow paced and as someone that are struggling from reading slump, this is not the book from you. The female characters are insufferable and feels hollow(?) Like i don’t know how to describe her as hollow(i’m sorry), and the male character is just downright cruel🥲 Like i love myself some enemies to lovers but not like this

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is about an immature socialite who doesn't go past the surface of anything and a mechanic who has had to take life very seriously, very quickly, to raise his niece. In a rush of emotion during an argument, they agree to bet on whether they can each handle the other's life by trading places. I have mixed feelings on this book. On the one hand, it was slow paced, somewhat repetitive in the way they each had to deal with unfamiliar tasks in their new roles and the character of Lexi was too immature to start. On the other hand, this really is a good story. An opposites attract, Hallmark type of rom-com. I just think that that the overall pacing was slow until we got to the end where it became very rushed. Almost as if the author reached a certain point and decided to just wrap it up and move on. I also feel as though the side story with Evan's niece, while not taking away from the main plot, didn't really add to it either. I am still giving this book four stars because it really was a good story that I overall enjoyed, I just don't think I'll be reading it twice.

I had to DNF this book because while the author was going for enemies to lovers, the male character was needlessly cruel and rude. Not to mention the fact that he limits his niece from living her own life and limits her to his stubborn and small mindedness. I wanted to keep reading to see some growth but I can’t.