This was my first Max Monroe book and it was very entertaining. I liked the dual pov and the wacky antics of all the characters.
Sammy is a single mom whose ex-husband sucks and isn’t in the picture. She moves to New York to be closer to her sister (Brook) and start over with her two young boys.
Noah is friends with Brook’s fiancé, Chase, and when he meet Sammy he falls hard. But Sammy isn’t in a good place to start dating until all of a sudden she is thrown into it.
So much happens in this book that sometimes my head was spinning. Between the kids, the dogs, the interfering people and more I felt better about my own crazy life.

What a cute and charming story. A well written and easy to ready book that flows nicely.
I love the dynamics that the main characters 2 kids add to it. It's not often that there's a single mom as the main character in books that I read. That made things fun, stressful and allowed for cute interactions between the kids and the mom's suitors. The ending was just as it should be. As you think the prologue is done, there's another and another so far out so you can see what the future held and I really like that.

this is the second book I've read from Max & Monroe and I got the same giddy feeling reading this book as I did with Accidental Attachment. I loved the rom-com vibes they always bring to their books but truly enjoyed Sam’s character- and the love triangle (not not really), she ends up with who I wanted her to end up with! The audiobook was great to listen to while I read and I always love me some Sebastian York and Elizabeth Louise 

5/5 stars- thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

Oh, I hate to criticize because I know how hard it is to write a novel.

I love vanilla ice cream. There's nothing wrong with vanilla, but vanilla books are not my taste, and this book was just so vanilla, and by that I mean tame, mild, conflictless.

The characters were all just white, vanilla, boring. The conflict was mild. What was the conflict even? A single mom after a bad divorce must choose between two men? Big whoop.

One of the guys was obviously a jerk. The other was perfect. What is hard about a choice like that? Try choosing between two great guys--now that's a hard choice. That's some conflict.

And Sammy, the FMC, obviously liked the perfect guy, and he obviously liked her. So where is the conflict in that? What is keeping them apart? The fact that she's a single mom? No. Uncertainty? No. Nothing. Nothing is keeping them apart. So why does it take a whole book for them to get together?

The characters were meh (the children did not talk like children), the plot was meh, the conflict (such as it was) was meh. I chose this audiobook because I love the two narrators, and their performances certainly elevated the lame material.

But I was bored by the story. I didn't feel anything for Noah, the MMC, though I wanted to. The prose was overwritten, overexplaining things the reader already has gotten and understood (see how I didn't need to use both those words in this sentence? That's what the prose is like, except with entire sentences that repeat the previous sentence).

And the so-called "twist" at the end came out of left field and turned out to be a big nothing-burger as it was too easily resolved.

The post-car-accident opening chapter was a tease.

I'm sorry I didn't like it. I wanted to like it. I wanted to be entertained. I wanted to be swept up in it. But it just didn't happen for me.

In this book, I was drawn into the world of Sammy Baker, a relatable divorced mom juggling life's challenges in New York. The story's blend of humor and drama, centered around a perplexing love triangle, kept me engaged. The unexpected hospital scene, revealing a pregnant woman claiming to be the girlfriend of Sammy's love interest, added a compelling twist to the narrative. The audiobook, narrated brilliantly by Elizabeth Louise and Sebastian York, enhanced the experience with dynamic storytelling. While some parts were predictable and heavy on pop culture references, the overall charm and wit of the book made it a delightful read. Max Monroe's skillful writing made the characters' journeys both entertaining and heartwarming, making it a recommendable rom-com.

Id probably give this book three stars, whilst there wasn't anything particularly wrong with it, not much seemed to happen in the majority of the book and it felt quite boring. Half hearted attempt at a lovely triangle which kind of went nowhere.
The voice acting on the audiobook wasn't great, particularly when she was doing the kids voices.
Great to see a single mum book with rep for women over 40. Whilst I wasn't in love with this book I can definitely see people enjoying this.

Sammy is a 41-year-old single divorcee with two rambunctious and rowdy boys, constantly surrounded by chaos and with the weight of the world on her shoulders. Although she has no time do date, one day, she finds herself in the middles of two men: the bachelor peds anaesthesiologist and the successful businessman.

This was a laugh-out-loud sweet romance about a mother who adores her children and gives everything she has to them, but who also needs to learn to take care of herself and do things for herself after a failed marriage with a man who never really cared. Just as she gets close to getting the answers she seeks and settling with a man who absolutely adores her, Sammy is involved in an accident. When she comes to, Sammy wakes up with a pregnant woman standing by her boyfriend who claims to be his girlfriend. Will she be able to find her happily ever after?

Although this is the third in the “It’s a Funny Story” trilogy, I read this as a standalone and adored it. There is something so heartwarming about a single parent trope where the parent gets all the love and care they deserve and have been looking for. It was uniquely told, split into three parts: 1) Sammy’s POV, 2) MMC’s POV, and 3) dual POV epilogue, which added a nice touch to the story.

Audiobook narration:

I really enjoyed the dual audiobook narration for the book. Sebastian York is one of my favourites, and alongside Elizabeth Louise, they really made the 40-something-old FMC and MMC come to life.

I liked this story a lot. Sammy felt very real to me. She had the same kind of doubts we all have. I love her relationship with her boys. Their antics were fabulous in this story. The ups and downs of this story had me chomping at the bit wanting to know what happens next. The story had me invested pretty quickly in the characters. It was a good mix of humor and angst. The ending was pretty fun too. I will definitely look for more books by this author. I received a copy of the audio book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Sammy is on the mist of a divorce and moves her and her two young sons to be near her sister Brooke. She’s not sure about going back to the dating world. This is a slow burn with a love triangle. I don’t normally like love triangles. I hate to see someone getting hurt. But I missed reading from this duo and was captivated by this story and hope for love after 40’s. Highly recommend!

3.5⭐️ This book was made available to me through NetGalley. Big thanks to them for sending it to me!

This was a sweet little rom-com with more tiny human vomit than I’ve read in a book, two suitors, a couple concussions, two adulterous pigs, a couple of weddings, and two babies to round it all out. There’s quite an extensive cast of characters, but the main couple is Sammy and Noah. They traverse several obstacles on their way towards each other, but it was a fun ride for me, as a reader.

This is the 3rd book in the series. It was a little over the top, but not as bad as the 2nd book. This one was more realistic. Afraid to love again because you think the other person will disappear again. I love how the MMC slowly proves his love to the FMC slowly and remind her he'll always be there. I love the chronic illness represented in the book. This was a quick read.

This was my first time reading/listening to a Max Monroe novel, and I really enjoyed it. The narrator made the story come to life, and I lost count of how many times I literally laughed out loud. Very engaging story, and I would recommend it to everyone. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

This was a great story! It is a now and then storyline and it really sucked you in right away. The audiobook was great, the narrators never disappoint! There is a bit of a love triangle, which I usually don’t like, but don’t let that turn you off of this book! It’s done so well and truly adds to the story.

We briefly met Sammy in Brooke’s book so when she got a story of her own it was nice to get her story , the sweetness between Sammy and Noah was super cute , Noah was super cute with her kids , her kids reminded me of my nieces who are crazy haha , this was a sweet story that showed a strong single mom and a guy who was so perfect for her ,

Cluelessly Yours was a fun, heartwarming, and steamy listen. I don't usually go for love triangle stories but this one captured me from the start and I couldn't put it down. Sammy and her two sprightly little boys moved to New York to be closer to her sister after being deserted by her husband. She is trying to start a new life with all the complications of being a single mother. She meets a charming business man who wants to take her out, while her sister is also trying to fix her up with a sexy doctor. Life isn't easy for Sammy, and she's uncertain how to navigate the messy waters of love and desire. This story is both touching and funny, and I fell so hard for Sammy and the Hero. He was so sweet, thoughtful, protective and swoony! I loved how they connected, and the adorable little family they were making together. The story starts out leaving questions then flashes back in time, allowing us to get to know everyone, care for them and cheer for their HEA!
Elizabeth Louise, and Sebastian York brought this story to life so beautifully. They did a terrific job capturing each characters personality, and I love the emotion, and passion they brought to their performances. York always brings his 'A' game, but this is my first time listening to Louises' voice, and I really enjoyed her performance. They both had me completely invested in these characters and their story. I really enjoyed listening to this sweet, witty, and steamy romance!

I really am a sucker for a good Romcom. I listened to this, and thought the narrators did a great job! This is the third book in this series but can be read as a standalone. I was also pleasantly surprised that there was mention of Kawasaki disease, which is not a very well-known disease and as someone with a daughter who has this... I was pleasantly impressed.

This book had me laughing along, while also feeling very empathetic for the variety of characters involved. It was quirky and funny and cute and at times sad. Loved it!


I listened to this via audio from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a cute, fun read! I absolutely adored the relationship, and how it progressed in this book. They were parts that made me laugh out loud, part that made me swoon, and that made me emotional. This book really gave me all the feels. I wasn’t a huge fan of all the swearing, especially the unnecessary F bombs. However, if you were looking for a lighthearted, fun, book to get lost in I highly recommend this one.

I listen to this one on audio and thought the narrators did fantastic job! They really made the story so. There were some unusually long pauses in between chapters which could easily be fixed with some more editing but overall the audiobook was fantastic.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook.

After loving Best Frenemies, I was so excited to be selected to listen to Cluelessly Yours, the third standalone novel in an interconnected series (I'll have to go back and read the first one now!). This story was engaging, Sammy and her swoony pick are incredibly easy to root for, and the epilogue tied up all the loose ends leaving you feeling fulfilled with a huge grin on your face! I loved that the main characters were in their early 40s with established lives, it felt real and relatable. The narrators did a fantastic job. I can't wait to read more from this author!

Thank you to Max Monroe and NetGalley for this ALC!

I absolutely love this series! I LOVED Sebastian York and Elizabeth Louise telling this story. They did such a good job and kept my attention through the whole book. I adored Sammy and Noah's story. This was fun, fast paced, and swoon worthy. I can't wait for more books in this series! Keep them coming Max Monroe!! I would HIGHLY recommend this book and series.


Thank you NetGalley and Max Monroe for allowing me to listen to this ARC for my honest opinion.

Cluelessly Yours
Max Monroe

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5 audio

OK, it’s official. If Max Monroe writes it, I’m going to read it (or listen). These these two ladies know they can write an incredible story. One that will suck you in instantly.

The main characters, Noah, and Sammy, gosh they’re perfect. Noah, that man we really need him to teach a class, he’s simply amazing. Sammy’s two boys will have you in stitches laughing.

There were so many laugh out loud moments in this book and plenty of swooney ones too. There were quite a few shock and surprises, and this one as well. This book is definitely a must read. I highly recommend it.

The narrators did a phenomenal job. The way they brought every character to life was incredible. The witty dialogue was absolutely nailed by these two narrators.