The Co-op is a second chance/marriage of convenience romance about two people learning to trust and love each other while simultaneously forgiving each other for the hurt they’ve caused one another in the past. I was already a big fan of LaRynn and Deacon's story when the indie version of this book released back in 2022, but I loved this renovated version even more. I think the newly added dual timeline added so much to their story.

I love how every book by Tarah DeWitt has not only a compelling love story that readers can’t help but root for, but also these relatable characters with so much depth to them. I will forever read anything she writes and I can’t recommend this book enough!

4.5/5 stars!!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital ARC of The Co-op.

I have mixed feelings about this. Overall, I enjoyed it, but I struggled at the beginning. The FMC isn't very likeable, which I think is the point, but her attitude grated on my nerves. I also thought some things were implausible and the miscomunnication trope isn't my favorite. I liked the MMC and the banter between them. The premise was also good and the writing well done. Very spicy! I did like the ending though, and would still read more from the author.

My first Tarah DeWitt novel and I loved it!!

I’m not the biggest fan of second chance romance but this one was so well done. They had such amazing chemistry and the marriage of convenience was perfect. Deacon and LaRynn are both such amazing characters and they grow so much throughout the book. Forced proximity and the spice was off the charts and I would definitely recommend this book!

A huge thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Griffin for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Tarah DeWitt is quickly becoming one of my favourite and go-to romance authors. The Co-op was my second read by her and I could not put it down. I loved the second-chance and marriage of convenience tropes and was cheering the main characters on the whole time. They were so likeable, flawed and relatable and I absolutely will be recommending this book to readers looking for a fresh romance story with some great spice.

As someone who has read the original version of this story, I really enjoyed reading the new and renovated version. I loved the changes Tarah made by adding moments in the past where we’re able to get to know LaRynn and Deacon more which also gives you a better understanding of their feelings in the present.

The Co-op is a great blend of comedy and vulnerability. Deacon and LaRynn are two wonderfully flawed characters. Their relationship is messy, but it makes the build up to them falling back in love that much sweeter.

I loved this book and the second chance romance! It was my first book my Tarah DeWitt and it definitely won’t be my last.

Read just a bit too slow for me. It's a second chance romance and it was hard for me to root for them. I think it was just a subjective issue.

Tarah DeWitt's The Co-op is more than just a story about fixing up a dilapidated building; it's a blueprint for rebuilding relationships. LaRynn and Deacon are a combustible mix of past resentment and present necessity, thrown together by a twist of fate and a shared inheritance. Their forced proximity is a powder keg of sparks and sizzling tension.

DeWitt masterfully balances the physical labor of construction with the emotional heavy lifting required to repair broken hearts. The characters are complex and relatable, their journey as compelling as the transformation of the house itself. It’s a story about compromise, forgiveness, and the unexpected ways love can bloom.

If you enjoy a romance that's as heartwarming as it is hot, with characters you'll root for every step of the way, The Co-op is a must-read.

This was cute! It gives almost everybody (romance readers) a little nibble of everything. I feel like describing the trope list of this book would be similar to the those informercials that are advertising their homewares items of them having everything? You like second chance romance? We got that in store? We also have enemies to lovers and forced proximity! And if you like marriages of convenience we definitely got that too! Which dont get me wrong, I found that honestly enjoyable because the plot was moving and was easy to read and flow through. It was very face value run of the mill romance story though, nothing really stood out but I still had a good time!

This is a second chance romance with marriage of convenience, forced proximity and it is slow burn. If you like any of those tropes then this is the book for you! You get to see them fall in love again. You get all of the feels of a cute romance book. Plus enjoyable characters.

4.25 ⭐️

This book was such a delight!

LaRynn and Deacon were piping HOT from start to finish in this. Their passion was insane and even when they hated each other they were crazy for one another. I absolutely ate this up and felt like they were so easy to relate to. They were messy and both had their own "stuff" from childhood that stemmed from their respective parents that each made them hard to love but essentially made them perfect for each other. There was definitely a lot of miscommunication between these two in the beginning, but the way they managed to work through it and come together it to become an actual team was such so honest.

I definitely teared up a few times in this book. The GRANS! As someone who had SUCH a special relationship with my own grandmother I FELT so much for these two with how painful it must have been for them to lose two such powerful forces in their lives. And oh my goodness, the beach scene when they pay tribute to them? Chills on chills. 🥹

All in all, this book was wonderful and I highly recommend adding it to your TBR immediately!

Tropes:
- Enemies to lovers
- Marriage of convenience
- Second chance romance
- LGTBQ representation
- Small town
- Found family

*Thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really loved Funny Feelings, so I was so excited to read Tarah's newest release. Unfortunately, I didn't love this one as much as her previous book. This one definitely had a different vibe and a much different romance, and I had a hard time connecting with it. The hero and heroine had a past that didn't end well and left the heroine hurt. Now they're renovating a house together and have to marry in order to gain an inheritance. I felt like I didn't really connect to the characters or feel why the heroine was so hurt. The hero pushed her away as a teenager and she has held a grudge ever since. Then it felt like they got together so quickly and there wasn't too much plot left aside from them fixing up the house. I felt a bit bored and was just left wanting more.

Wow. This book! I was so happy when I was given the opportunity to be one of the first readers of this story. It has everything I always swoon for, fall vibes, small town, enemies to lovers, second chance among other elements. I loved the main characters, especially Larynn. It had me laughing out loud for real ( brushing the toilet with a toothbrush!). The rest of the characters were so greatly structured too! The romantic aspect of this book was great even though I wish it was explored a bit better.

I enjoyed this book and read it in two days! Will be sharing this book with friends and followers.

"The Co-Op" by Tarah DeWitt hooked me from the very first page with the promise of a second-chance romance, and it did not disappoint. Set against the backdrop of a charming beach town, we follow two fated summers between LaRynn and Deacon - their first summer fling from nearly ten years ago that left them both in shambles, and their second, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance in the present day that leaves them with so much more than they could have ever imagined. After inheriting their grandmothers home that is, conveniently, falling to pieces, LaRynn and Deacon's only solution is to marry on paper to use her trust fund money to fix the house, sell it, and be done with each other forever - or so they thought. After weeks in forced proximity and a ton of hilariously cute incidents, LaRynn and Deacon slowly (and I mean, slowly) find themselves forgiving each other and falling even deeper in love than before. "The Co-Op" really pulled at my heartstrings and left me on the edge of my seat as I waited for them to finally admit their love for each other. This is the perfect book for anyone looking for a summer romance and beach read all in one.

Enemies to lovers + second chance romance = cuteness!

They were brought together by their grandmothers for the summer as teenagers. Instant hate occurred but they had a summer fling anyway. They kept it a secret and left things unsaid.

Now as adults they are brought back together by inheriting a house with shared ownership. They need each other to make a profit…a marriage of convenience occurs and you can guess what happens next!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this as an ARC.

I finished this a week ago and have already forgotten most of it, which means it wasn't that memorable. The relationship between the romantic leads felt believable, but the book drug on for too long.

I have loved Tarah since Funny Feelings, and this book did not disappoint!! The angst was so potent, but I finished the book feeling like I'd just been given a warm hug. Her writing is witty, romantic, and captivating, and I will forever be picking up her books. I thought the second chance elements were handled really well, as sometimes with that trope I struggle to understand either why the couple parted in the first place, or why things have changed that warrant them getting back together. I didn't have any concerns in that department and was rooting for them from the start!

The Co-op is about LaRynn Lavigne and Deacon Leeds. They had a summer fling in their teens and broke each other’s hearts. Now years later, their grandmothers have left them shared ownership of a home that is literally falling apart. They need money for repairs and LaRynn technically has it in a trust but needs to get married to access it. So they make a deal to get married to access the money just until the project is done….

This second chance romance has flawed characters that you will root for from the beginning. Both have had poor examples of love and family in their own lives, so you can imagine how things go when they move into a home without walls. Personally, LaRynn drove me crazy at first but as the book plays out, her behavior makes sense. And Deacon is just so swoony. Read this one if you love:

-second chance romance
-enemies to lovers
-marriage of convenience
-forced proximity
-lots of LOL moments
-no 3rd act breakup
-spice
-HEA

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC of The Co-op in exchange for my honest review.

This is the second book I have read by this author and I'm mad I didn't pick it up sooner. This is a second chance romance with marriage of convenience and I loved it. The character development these characters went through was amazing to read, it made them feel real. I enjoyed the banter between the characters and the angst. My only complaint would be that I wanted more flashbacks about their relationship. Otherwise this book was great and I might have finished it under 24 hours .l will definitely be checking out other books by Tarah DeWitt.

Honestly, this was your standard rom com. It was cute, a little steamy, and had a very happy ending. As far as books go this was good. I look forward to similar books like this from the author.

Thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for my review.