For fans of Chloe Liese’s Bergman Brothers or Christina Lauren, you will enjoy.

The 2 main characters had a steamy summer fling when they were teens which ended horribly and end up in decades of “hatred” towards each other, but later on their grandmothers marry each other— and then when they pass they leave their dilapidated home to both of them.

They decide to fix it all up using funds from LaRynne’s trust fund only released if she gets married to turn into a rental, but they’re both broke so they have to live together in it while renovating, forcing them to deal with the past while temporarily being husband and wife.

Fake marriage trope + some steam. Was a cute rom com and a good easy read!

This was my second Tarah DeWitt book, and although I liked Savor It, it didn't blow me out of the water. The Co-op blew me out of the water! I loved this book, and I immediately downloaded the author's backlist and made my way through it. I am only now coming up for air!! In The Co-op, LaRynn and Deacon's grandmother's were married to each other. As teens, LaRynn and Deacon had one summer of passion, but now kinda hate each other and are emotionally broken. When their grandmothers pass away, the grandchildren are left with their fixer upper property that they need to rehab and sell in order to move on with their lives. However, living together and acknowledging their unrequited feelings for one another turns their relationship on its head. This one is so, so good!!! I am now a DeWitt devotee!!

3.5 stars rounded up. This was my first book by the author and I liked it. I know this was previously published but she added/changed some things and reworked the book as a whole. I love marriage of convenience and second chance romance but for some reason this felt almost forced and even aggressive at times. Once the aggression died down, the banter was fun. Both main characters have their issues and once they learn to talk those issues out, the relationship started to fell more real. I did enjoy the flashbacks and dual POV, they helped build the story more for me. I don't know what it was exactly but I really just wanted more. I do look forward to reading more of the authors books though!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was such an emotional and beautiful slow-burn second chance romance. I loved being immersed in the love story of Deacon and Lavigne. This author never disappoints.

I was definitely not feeling this one. Maybe it was the wrong time but the FMC just rubbed me the wrong way. I really didn't vibe with her character at allll and she was insufferable.

i tried listening to this one prior to the rerelease/reworking of this version of the book and it was not my favorite. i did end up DNFing but due to knowing there was added chapters and reworking i wanted to give this another shot!

unfortunately my feelings remained the same, i just was not the biggest fan of the FMC. i had a hard time rooting for the two of them to be together and truly i dont know how the MMC could put up with the way LaRynn behaved 😅

absolutely beautiful cover and great concept the execution just still didnt do it for me

LaRynn and Deacon have had a thing for each other since childhood. From the deep rooted bond and beautiful relationship that their grandmothers shared, it’s no surprise that they would eventually end up together.

But when things take an unexpected wrong step, it leads to the two of them leading completely different lives. AND they lose contact for a long. long. time.

After the unfortunate passing of both of their grandmothers only months apart from each other and finding out that the home they shared together was left to their beloved grandchildren.

The issue is - the house is a mess and they have NO money to put into it. Not only that, but LaRynn and Deacon have left so many things unsaid about the past that it’s difficult for them to move forward.

A marriage of convenience to access LaRynn’s trust leads to them having no choice but to live in close proximity to each other and work out their issues.
- What working out their issues entails;
endless banter and poking fun
mutual… satisfaction (iykyk)
and the slow unwinding of sexual tension that is WORTH 👏 THE 👏 WAIT 👏 (don’t fret, you don’t have to wait a super long time)

When I read Savor It, I was like “No. No Tarah-written couple will have my heart the way Sage and Fisher do.” Then I read The Co-Op. The entire premise of the book is so interesting and I absolutely L O V E LaRynn and Deacon with my whole entire heart and soul.

AND TARAH!!!! THAT EPILOGUE 😭😭😭😭😭👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you so much to Tarah DeWitt, NetGalley, and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC 🫶 all opinions are my own xoxo

This was such a good book! I finished it in like 4 days, and that’s super fast for me. I have never been a huge romance reader; but after reading this, I’m obsessed. Incredible job!!

I loved it before and I love it now!

Love Tarah’s writing so much and I just love Deacon and LaRynn, I wanted even more time in the Co-Op world!

Second chance romance AND fake relationship/marriage of convenience? Sign me up, please. Twice. Thrice.

I wasn't disappointed by The Co-op despite my lofty expectations, considering how much I loved Tarah DeWitt's last books. I LOVED it. Loved the main characters, loved their progression, loved the side characters (especially neighbour Sally). Good amount of spice for a romcom. Can't wait to recommend this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and SMP for the review copy of this book. All opinions are mine!

Primera vez leyendo a la autora y me ha encantado! Es un libro que puedo recomendar fácilmente.
Quiero abrazar a los protagonistas. Me identifiqué con los dos.
En definitiva seguiré leyendo más de la autora.

Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC of the co-op.

I really liked this book and would recommend it to all who love a second chance romance.

I absolutely devoured this book! Second-chance romance is my kryptonite and this gem combines that with a marriage of convenience. That's right, folks, it's the cherry on top of the literary pudding!
The story flips between the present and the past. I know that some people might not dig this style, but I love it—it's like getting juicy little sneak peeks into the history of our main characters. There’s a delightful mystery as you try to piece together what happened that made them break up in the past. The author skillfully reveals the details, just as we see them falling in love all over again in the present.

This romance felt absolutely epic. I could practically feel their chemistry sizzling right off the pages. he reason for their breakup? Totally believable for the dramatic teenagers they once were, and their journey to overcome past bitterness and evolve into better versions of themselves was heartwarming.

And oh my goodness, must I mention the steaminess? Oooh lala! The robe scene was so scorching hot, I’m pretty sure my book spontaneously combusted. This one is a must-read, folks!

4.5⭐️ LOVED it! Thank you Tarah for the ARC !!

Short Synopsis: LyRynn and Deacon, HS lovers now turned enemies, have to work together to renovate their grandmothers’ Co-Op in order to sell and make a profit. With 8 years of not speaking and built up animosity, will they be able to let go of their history, confront how they feel and start over?

Thoughts: Okay this book has SO many of my favorite tropes- second chance romance, marriage of convenience, forced proximity- all within the context of a home renovation, which I’ve been loving lately. The plot, will not the most unique, was hilarious, entertaining (lots of pranks/banter) and filled with so much love. Tarah is skilled at creating characters that feel like friends, and by the end of her books, I always feel apart of the HEA. I adored LyRynn and Deacon both separately and together, and appreciated the balance she created between their hesitation to move on from the past and their openness to find a new beginning. Also, there is no third act break up so extra brownie points :)

Read if you like:
-Second chance romance
-Forced proximity
-Marriage of convenience
-Dual POVs
-Fixer Upper

The book was cute but the female main character was at times frustrating and played things a little too hard to get where as the male lead was very likeable and seemed to get past their history with more ease. I would have preferred more from his point of view.

This book - these two. TARAH DEWITT. This was the first book of hers that I ever read, so to have to refreshed and ready for a new so well deserved audience is so freaking exciting. Deacon and LaRynn….are everything. This book, everything. Thank you so much to NetGalley for the eARC!

I continue to love Tarah Dewitt's books. Sometimes Romances feel a bit too easy, but Tarah's books always have plenty to mull over while also having a sweet and steamy Romance pushing them along. In this book, the main characters fell in love over the course of years as the grandchildren (different grandmothers) who summered together. They were enemies(ish) to lovers, then enemies again, and finally meet up once the grandmothers have passed. They have to live together while they remodel a home, and deal with all of the delays and construction issues. I love how mature all of the characters are in Tarah's books: they talk through all their feelings, have real fights, and work hard to resolve their issues. And of course there's a small beach town. This book really has all you could ask for in a Romance. Very much recommend.

Thank you NetGalley for the free digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review of The Co-Op by Tarah DeWitt! Publication Date is November 12, 2024!

Second chance love with fun witty banter and so much more! I was sold in the first 10%! I loved the story of Deacon and LaRynn having a summer fling as teens and now like 10 years later forced back together.

I usually don’t like marriage of convenience but this was done so well! I think the second chance romance took over in my mind probably which is one of my favorite trope.

The writing was amazing and the characters felt so realistic and lovable! Overall yes to this book! Spice was there but not too much! 4⭐️ read! 💕

Thank you @netgalley , @stmartinspress , and @authortarahdewitt for the opportunity to read this ARC copy!

4.5 / 5 stars! Thank you netgalley for the chance to read this.
I really loved this: told in dual POV, with occasional jumps into another timeline, this covers the marriage of convenience trope between LaRynn and Deacon as they attempt to renovate and sell the home left to them by their grandmothers. They're forced to really deal with their past relationship from their teenage years, their current feelings for each other, and their shared trauma.

I love the setup for this: grandmothers who fell in love and created a forced proximity trope in the past is just super cute. I really connected with LaRynn's trauma around abandonment, her connection with her best friend (the side characters in this were really well developed), and most importantly how she uses anger and fierceness as a shield. That completely got me.
The banter between LaRynn/Deacon is perfection. Right on par with EmHen, who is the gold standard. You could really hear the arguments. The chemistry was sizzling and while a little steamy, it wasn't over the top.

If I have any criticism: I don't think the marriage of convenience trope was really necessary? I

Tarah Dewitt is a must buy author for me always, but throw in a second chance romance and I'm hooked.

Marriage of Convenience with a little enemies to lovers thrown in is just chef's kiss.

The banter and spice are top notch and both characters feel very real and flawed. The slow burn of LaRynn and Deacon opening up and learning to trust each other with the simmering tension was everything I love in a book.

Perfect mix of emotional depth & lighthearted banter.