Yes No Maybe
Jessica Sherry

This is a cute and heartwarming book with chemistry between next door neighbours.

There is depth added to this storyline with the backstory of Rowan that highlights her resilience and strength.

There is plenty of fun swoony moments, humorous parts and relatability in there too.

This was a super cute love story with adorable characters and a good meet cute. I always enjoy reading a good love story with a happy ending. The characters were relatable, and the story line was sweet and wholesome.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

3.5 stars. The story was cute & very heartwarming. It made my bookish heart happy because I love books about books and bookish things. In this case Rowan is a high school English teacher & Jack is a best-selling romance author. They even both have cats with literary names. I really enjoyed this book, I just felt it was a tad too long.

While I did enjoy some aspects of this book, Dean was terrible, and Jack was just not it for me. The entire first half of the book, he was constantly going back and forth between being nice to drag the FMC in and then instantly criticizing her and her choices and belittling her if she didn't react the way that he wanted, like a spoiled brat.

On the plus side, "Vernon, no" had me giggling every time. Poor Rose must have been so tired.

Once we got to the second half of the book, Jack was more pleasant and didn't annoy me every time he showed up. He was very much improved from the first half of the book, although it was hard to completely forget everything that he did/said beforehand. However, he became the man that Rowan needed him to be. Even if it meant waiting for her to figure out what she wanted to do, even after he had confessed to her and she had opened up to him about the truth behind her scars. He did not judge and that brought him to a higher level in my eyes.

The fact that Rowan is able to be so strong after all of the trauma that she endured is great. She has burn scars due to an assault by her mother's ex boyfriend and is constantly being used and insulted due to her scars. She was always willing to do things for others, even offering to stand by and help her foster daughter guard a house during a potential break in, after being traumatized as the victim of a break in where she was assaulted and scarred.

Thank you Jessica Sherry and NetGalley for the copy of this book.

I'm giving this 3.5 stars rounded up.

I was really drawn in for the first half of the book. The mystery around what happened to Rowan to cause her scars, the intrigue around Jack's brother's death, and the complicated relationship with Dean were all interesting plot points. But it started to fall apart for me around the time the reason for the scars was revealed. Something about the real story just didn't make sense to me, and then the aftermath of the incident was sort of glossed over.

The love triangle was also drawn out for much longer than felt necessary. I didn't like this one as much as One Thing Better, but it was still enjoyable.

This story simply warmed my heart.
I loved everything from the beginning to the end of the story. It's very well written. The characters are rich and the dynamic between them is simply fabulous.

This book is a heartwarming masterpiece that blends genuine emotions with realistic struggles. With lovable characters, foster children, cats, and a charming neighbourhood, it's a joy to read. The slow-burn romance between Jack, a romance author, and his grumpy neighbor is delightful, filled with banter and genuine connection.

Despite its hopeful tone, the book tackles tough real-life issues authentically. The characters' love story feels genuine as they slowly fall for each other with witty conversations and mutual support. Jack's endearing portrayal and their evolving relationship make for a compelling read.

If you enjoy Abby Jimenez or Mazey Eddings' books, you'll appreciate this heartfelt story. It lingers in your mind long after you've finished. A comforting read, this book is a must-read for romance fans.

I'm grateful to NetGalley and Jessica Sherry for providing me with an ARC!

I really enjoyed this book! It's a perfect blend of sweetness and humor with a heartwarming theme of found family. I was a bit worried about the cheating storyline because the book begins with an engagement, but I appreciated that Rowan and Dean were technically on a break. It's definitely a slow burn, but I liked that about it. I found myself rooting for Rowan and Jack, even when Jack didn't deserve my support.

I appreciated how the author addressed Rowan's relationship with her burns. She has always accepted them as a part of herself but concealed the story behind them. When she finally allowed herself to be seen and shared the full story, it resulted in a beautiful moment of personal growth.

I also really enjoyed the subplot involving the foster child. I appreciated the focus on reunification with the birth parent and how supportive Rowan was throughout Sara's journey, even when Sara was angry and rude.

Overall, I would give it 4.5 stars (rounded to 4 for Goodreads).

Book: Yes No Maybe
Author: Jessica Sherry
Rating: 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

"But be proud of your scars, Rowan. Inside and out. They tell stories - stories worth sharing. You survived something difficult. You're still surviving it. Your worldview is forever altered and unique. That doesn't make you less than. It makes you badass."

Such a good read! Another great book by Jessica Sherry! 💖

I found it to have a little bit of a slow start for me & it was a very slow burn ... BUT the characters were absolutely amazing. I loved the deep issues that both main characters have gone through in their life and the neighbors were perfection.

& that ending was just perfect! 😍

You get:
• Dual POV
• Author MMC
• Teacher FMC
• Enemies To Lovers
• Slow Burn
• Past Trauma
• Found Family

I highly recommend this book and you can pick it up on Amazon, through ebook or paperback!

"The best things require the most risk."

This book was a strange one, but I think ultimately good. There were several parts about teaching that were confusing to me as a teacher because they didn’t feel possible or likely. There were lots of overlapping storylines to keep up with, but Rowan’s conflicting feelings about her (sort of) engagement felt drawn out to me. I liked the building of connections between Rowan and Sara and Rowan and her neighbors, including Jack. But it missed the mark for me a little. It was almost there but a little off, so I’m saying 3⭐️. A solid read with real emotional depth though if you’re looking for something with a little more going on than just one couple’s relationship.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

I enjoyed this story quite a bit. The chemistry between Rowan and Jack was great! I also loved all the neighbors.
My only complaint is that the story was a bit long and had maybe a few too many elements which made it hard to keep track of things.

I thought the premise of this one was super intriguing and sounded cute. It was really cute but I felt some things didn't work and fell flat for me. Some things felt rushed and then some things dragged on, also the epilogue didn't satisfy me.

Not sure exactly where to start with this one, initially I was enamored, couldn't put it down, then Jack went and said something dumb <spolier> calling her "resting burn face" deserves an actual punch in face </spoiler> and honestly, I'm stubborn and unforgiving af to book boyfriends. His apologies were too weak ... to be fair, even if they were the best apologies ever, I'd probably dig my toes in.

I really don't think there was anything the author could do to bring me back after that. She tried. Gave it a real fighting chance. He had some great moments, but at this point I'm jaded and he's on the naughty-not-in-a-good-way list.

This feels like a me problem and that's predominantly why I rated it 4 (when it sits more 3.5 for me personally).

It's not spicy (may be a negative or a positive)
It's a wee bit long, I did find myself skipping ahead a few times, and some of it felt unnecessary word counting.
The side characters were mostly awesome
The random jump ahead a few days that happened mid chapter threw me sometimes, but that might be because I skimmed (naughty!)

I think this book will really appeal to people and it has pretty good reviews.

Sorry Jack but we need to see other people.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

A sweet neighbors to lovers slowburn romance that hits all the marks on heartbreak and redemption. Jessica Sherry did an incredible job telling the hard parts and lovingly balancing those with the sweet. Would definitely recommend and read another of her books.

A strong start, an excellent premise.

The two timelines were a unforseen plot twist that I appreciated.

I did struggle in some parts as I could see some plot lines coming but overall it was a satisfying read,

Dating and relationships have always been difficult for Rowan after being scarred physically and emotionally as a teenager. Her seven month relationship with Dean and his "independent together" arrangement seems like the closest thing she'll ever get to family and marriage. But when Dean proposes in a very public way, her indecision causes him to run away for the summer to get some space. Meanwhile, Rowan is settling into her new home with an eclectic and noisy group of neighbors, one of which is a grumpy famous author suffering from writer's block. Then after an accidental eavesdropping causes Rowan to become Jack's new muse, they realize they can help each other. As friendship turns to stronger feelings, Rowan must decide to settle with Dean or risk her heart for something wonderful and new.
After the initial grumpiness from them both, I just loved Jack and Rowan together. It's so cute that she's his muse and he says the most romantic things to her to build her confidence in herself. With a whole cast of quirky and fascinating side characters, there's never a dull moment in this story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

All I can say is, wow! This book left me with a soft spot for the characters and the little bits of humour sprinkled throughout had me laughing after every few pages.

This book was a unique next-door neighbours to friends to lovers romance with main characters that were imperfectly perfect. The character development was done beautifully, Jack and Rowan were mysterious with opposite personalities and attracted to each other which had me wanting to know more. In fact, I was actually desperate to know more about the main characters and the complexities involved in their background stories. And that was an experience that added layers of richness to their narratives.

The found family in this book had me melting! The way the entire neighbourhood came together during tough times was heartwarming and brought a sense of comfort to the story. I also somehow felt a closer connection to Jack mostly because he’s a writer and the way his ‘creative writer’s brain’ worked had me smiling every time!

Before I finish up with this review…let’s not forget one last person, Nosy Daisy—The Daisy Chain was one of the most hilarious elements in this book. Every time an alert was sent out about the neighbourhood gossip made me giggle!

This book would be a perfect fit for anyone looking for a different story with imperfect but relatable characters.

You will not believe the way I sped through this book! I read most of it in one sitting. I was actually in a reading slump and was looking for a book that was hopefully going to bring me out of it, and boy was this the right choice for it! I'm not normally one for sappy romances, but I was really craving a romance book, as I hadn't read one in a long time. And while this book is truly a romance at its core, it also had much more depth than I had initially anticipated.
I loved the neighborly enemies-to-lovers trope, and Rowan and Jack'a banter was so cute!
The only qualm that I had with this book was that the ending dragged on a little too long for my liking. At one point, I felt like the story had reached a natural conclusion, but then I saw that I still had about 50 pages to go. And then I wasn't really interested anymore in reading to the end 😅.

Overall, this has been one of my favorite books so far this year! I definitely recommend this book if you love romance stories and characters being each other's muse and inspiration ❤.

This book! Definitely an underrated gem - great dialogue, excellent use of dual POV and solid backstory. I felt so invested in their journey that I flew through the book in one day.

Rowan Mackey, a teacher and fix-it queen with a past marked by serious burns, seeks solace in a quiet life with her boyfriend, Dean. However, when her relationship hits a snag, she finds herself drawn to her next-door neighbour, Jack Graham, a bestselling romance writer with a reputation as a playboy. Despite their initial clashes, Rowan and Jack discover a surprising connection that challenges their preconceived notions about love and relationships. As they navigate the complexities of their feelings, they must confront difficult choices that could change their lives forever. With heartfelt emotion and engaging characters, this is a captivating romance that explores the power of love to transcend barriers.