Newly divorced on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Brynn is sick of heartbreak. She thought she had found her happy ending, but now she’s living with a roommate, Josh, to afford her mortgage, and she’s trying to adjust to her new single life. At least she’s got Carson’s Cove to binge, her beloved 2000s teenage soap. The show ended unexpectedly on a cliffhanger after five seasons, and the two main characters, Sloan and Spencer, never got to declare their love for each other. The show is still perfect in Brynn’s eyes; despite all the drama that goes down, things always have a way of working out in Carson’s Cove, unlike her own life. So when a birthday cake surprisingly shows up on her and Josh’s doorstep, Brynn makes a wish for the one thing she’s always wanted (but has failed to achieve herself): a happily-ever-after.

The next morning, she doesn’t wake up in her apartment. She’s in Carson’s Cove, and Josh is there too. Everyone seems to know them, except they’re not Brynn and Josh; they’re Sloan, the sweetheart of Carson’s Cove, and Fletch, the town’s bad boy. And to get home, they have to make Brynn’s wish come true by ensuring Sloan and Spencer, the hometown heartthrob, end up together at last. But as they spend more time together, Brynn and Josh realize that Carson’s Cove might not be as perfect as seen on television . . . especially when they start developing feelings for each other in a plot twist no one has expected.

This was a fun ride down memory lane for me. I grew up in the days of Dawson's Creek, so this was nostalgic for me. It felt a bit outdated, but the magical aspect of this and the characters kept me entertained. Great for a light read if you are looking for a quick summer/fall book!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

Cute fast romcom. Will definitely recommend to my patrons looking for something cute and fast paced.

Prime Time Romance is a delightful escapade into the world of second chances and nostalgic TV dreams come true. Newly divorced Brynn, who’s nursing her heartbreak with endless reruns of her favorite 2000s teen soap, Carson’s Cove, suddenly finds herself and her roommate, Josh, magically transported into the show itself! As Sloan and Fletch, they must ensure the series’ ultimate love story concludes happily to return home.
But with real feelings bubbling up between Brynn and Josh, the lines between script and reality blur in the most charming way. The author's whimsical romantic comedy is a five-star binge-read, perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living inside their favorite TV show. Contemporary romance with a mix of magical realism is my new favorite thing and this book totally fits that bill. Get ready for plot twists, heartfelt moments, and a love story worthy of prime time!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

ATTENTION DAWSON’S CREEK FANS - THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!!!!

Okay, I just finished this, so please don’t mind this chaotic review, but I just loved it so much! I was always a fan of Pacey and wished it was Pacey’s Creek, so I basically got that wish with this (far too short) romcom.

It’s Brynn’s 30th birthday, and she’s down in the dumps after her recent divorce from the man she thought was her happily ever after. She’s guarded, hurting, and her brother recently moved out, having his friend Josh take over as Brynn’s roommate. Brynn and Josh live on totally different schedules and hardly occupy the apartment at the same time because Josh is a bartender and works nights.

After a terrible birthday night out at the bar where Josh works, Brynn and Josh go home together and decide to hang out and watch Carson’s Cove on Netflix. However, by the next morning, they don’t wake up in their apartment—they wake up inside the TV show.

Forces beyond their understanding put them in the show to revive the Joey and Pacey characters, but Joey is Sloan, and Pacey is Fletch. Their only way home is to play along as these characters and give the show the happily-ever-after ending it never got when it was abruptly canceled years ago.

Did I say I loved this yet? Oh, I did? Well, let me say it again: I LOVED THIS. The 90s/2000s nostalgia and teen drama vibes were so palpable. The way the author wrote out scenarios that absolutely could have happened in the show was flawless. If you are a big teen drama fan, especially from the 90s/2000s, this will give you all the feels.

I loved Brynn and Josh, and this is only the second romance book written by this author, but I KNOW she is going to be a force in the romcom book field if she keeps this up. She writes with such whimsy, and it’s always full of heart. The alternating POVs were perfect, and the chemistry/spice she concocts is addictive and delicious.

If you want to take a step back in time and experience the nostalgia of teen dramas and feel like you’re actually in a TV show like Dawson’s Creek, and if you’ve always been a Joey & Pacey stan, this is 100% for you!

Thank you NetGalley, Dial Press & Kate Robb so much for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion! 🫶🏻🥹

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This reminded be of 2000 teen dramas and I loved every second of it

A bit of a different read for me, and I definitely struggled to get into it but ended up enjoying it in the end. Would recommend to anyone who loves romance with a twist.

I was looking forward to reading this, as I had enjoyed Ms. Robb's debut and the premise sounded fun. But PRIME TIME ROMANCE is missing the humor and the chemistry of the author's previous novel. The characters and writing were pretty bland to me, and so for these reasons I did not finish the book.

I think this is perfect summer beach read! Something that is quick, easy and fun to read! Interested to see what the author writes next!

What a unique concept for a book! Felt like 13 going on 30 if Jenna wished to be put in to Dawsons Creek with Matty!

I usually enjoy a cheesy rom-com, but this one was a bit too cheesy even for me. To be honest, I DNF’d it at the 50% mark.

It is well written, but I found the theme of a woman accidentally being caught in a 2000’s teen romance show (Carson’s Cove, obviously based in Dawsons Creek) to be a bit too cringey. It’s obvious that the author wants you to make the link between the book and Dawsons Creek from the dedication onwards. As a reader, I like more subtle links to the inspiration, I don’t need to be hit over the head with it.

The insta-love romance isn’t really my jam either. I personally prefer for the feelings between the two MCs to gradually develop.

The book is otherwise well written, and I definitely would like to try other books by this author.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and Netgalley for providing me with a. ARC of this book to read and review.

Dawsons Creek meets The Good Place!
Prime Time Romace was such a cute read.
It has such a unique plot that throws the main characters into a 2000's teen soap/melodrama TV show. In an effort to work together to get out of this weird space time continuum, they are forced to see each other differently and create their own happily ever after.

I love the spark of a couple that already knows each other, whether it be 2nd chance romance, friends to lovers, or in this case, roommates. Josh and Brynn's journey to each other was a swoony slow burn that had me holding my breath and kicking my feet. The spice was relatively low, but it felt right in the context of this book.

Thank you to Random House Publishing, NetGalley, and Kate Robb for an E-ARC copy of this book to review

I loved the MCs of Part Time Romance and their dynamic; it was charming and sweet. The premise of the story was unique and creative and with that touch of magical realism that seems to be a Kate Robb calling card. It was a quick, fun read that definitely transported me back to my favorite teen dramas.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

What would you do if you fell asleep and ended up in your favorite comfort TV show? With your hot roommate?

Brynn has to figure out if her happily ever after is worth it in this whimsical romance. While I enjoyed reading this story, there were a few things that have me giving it a pretty average ranking.

First, what I liked: the unique storyline and the overall message that you can (and arguably, should) evolve and sometimes that means growing out of or apart from the things and people you love.

For what I didn’t love: the characters felt fairly one-dimensional, we didn’t get to know them well at all and this greatly impacted my perception of the romance. I did not feel the chemistry between the characters and felt the “love” was surface-level and hard to believe. Neither one had even an inkling of romantic feelings or noted attraction towards the other until around the 50% mark. Finally, I understand they had to play their parts for this fictional town but the different names really pulled me out of the story. It was just a lot to keep up with.

Overall this was a fun and light read, I just felt the romance was lacking. I would recommend if you have liked Robb’s previous work. Thank you to the Dial Press and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book because i too like to rewatch old comfort shows. However, unfortunately this book didn’t hold up to my expectations for it.

Where to start… this book is an homage to my teen years. I was one of the many obsessed with Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, Vampire Diaries, anything on the WB/CW primetime lineup. And my mom let me watch Beverly Hills 90210 way too early. This also gives off heavy Pleasantville vibes, and I loved every bit of it. Josh and Brynn are roommates who barely know each other. The night before Brynn turns 30, she makes a wish, blows out a candle, and ends up trapped in her favorite tv show, along with Josh.
They’re both dealing with their own real life emotional conflicts that parallel the events taking place in the roles designated to them in this alternate universe. While the romance between Josh and Brynn may seem rushed, I enjoyed the pacing of the story, the fun plot, the writing and the side characters, and character development.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

Part Time Romance was a magical reminder that a happily ever after is closer than you think. I love how Robb celebrated flaws and mistakes as growth and progress. Real life is better than the tv screen, and sometimes things not working out is exactly how they SHOULD work out.

This was a quick and fun read. A must read if you ever watched Dawson’s Creek.

Thank you NetGalley, Random House, and Kate Robb for the ARC!

Release Date: September 3, 2024

Holy crap this book was AMAZING. It’s like Teen Beach Movie with easter eggs that relate to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dawson’s Creek, The Vampire Diaries, and Riverdale. Everything about this book is chef’s kiss.

This is my FIRST 5 star ARC too!!

This book was so cute. The whimsy of teenage drama meets grown up life and Kate did such a wonderful job mixing both worlds in this fun contemporary romance. When a wish goes wrong and our main characters end up in a favorite teen small town drama, we get a glimpse of how even our teenage crushes grow up and find new definitions of goals and love.

I really really loved this story. It was perfect, fun read. I focus so heavy on writing style and I just loved this one.

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb was such a delightful read. Inspired by all the soapy teen shows of the 2000s we all loved.

If you're looking for a feel-good read that seamlessly screams romcom charm with a healthy dose of nostalgia, then Prime Time Romance is for you. Kate Robb has crafted a story that's as addictive as your favorite binge-worthy TV show, with characters you'll love.

Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️