Juliana's been a stay-at-home mom for years, but after the loss of her husband she's forced to go back to work. It's hard enough already, but overhearing an unflattering comment from an attractive new coworker rocks her confidence. Two years later and the feud between Ben and Juliana is still going strong, but when they're forced to work on a project together, Ben suggests a truce. Without that animosity however, she can't deny her attraction to him. But can she really trust him?
Omg, this feud was hilarious! But you could sense Ben's true feelings from the first and it took forever to get their HEA! Juliana was so hot and cold that it was frustrating, then Ben's impossible situation when they were finally together was just...rrrr! I liked the characters in this book and the banter was fun and fresh.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Let’s Call a Truce was a fun, easy read that had its moments, but it didn’t completely blow me away. The premise was cute and I liked the banter between the characters, especially the way their push-and-pull dynamic kept the story moving. There were definitely some lighthearted and sweet parts that made me smile.


That said, I struggled a bit with fully connecting to the characters. The romance felt a little rushed in places, and while I enjoyed the chemistry, I wanted more depth to their relationship and more emotional buildup.


Overall, it’s the kind of book that works when you want something light, playful, and quick, not necessarily unforgettable, but still enjoyable.

thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for this arc. this arc was provided in exchange for my honest review

This is more soap opera than rom com but it's not bad at what it does. I thought the representation of all the different tradeoffs that parents make in the workplace was very powerful without being too preachy, and representing positive work environments and accommodations for parents is very important! I personally didn't need a whole evil stepmother plot, but again, it's a very soapy book!

yessssss! I love a good enemies to lovers! Bring in a relatable single mom trying to get her life back and Im in hook, line and sinker!

A fantastic enemies-to-lovers debut. Buchanan explores grief in the safety of a romantic comedy, balancing the sadness with the laughs.

I love enemies-to-lovers and workplace romance so I was excited to dive in to this novel. However, I struggled with Juliana as she seemed immature at times and her inner dialogue irritated me.

We follow Juliana widowed mom of two girls who is finally venturing back into the workforce. Only to butt heads with the charming and very attractive Ben. They spend years as rivals and verbally sparring at any chance they get. But when they are both up for a promotion and forced to work on a project together they decide to, you guessed it, call a truce.

This was a cute romance with some minimal spice and some emotional moments as well. I found myself having a lot of compassion for Juliana and the challenges she faced.

My only complaint was the miscommunication and will they won't they went on just a little too long. It drug the story on for me.

You'll love this if you enjoy:

💗Single Mom
💗Workplace Romance
💗Forced Proximity
💗Rivals to lovers

Let’s Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan is a charming and heartwarming story that blends witty banter, slow-burn chemistry, and just the right touch of emotional depth. The enemies-to-lovers trope is executed with flair, and the main characters have such sharp, engaging dialogue that I found myself smiling through entire chapters.

The pacing is well-balanced, allowing the characters’ relationship to grow naturally from animosity to something much more tender and believable. Buchanan does a great job of layering in humor and vulnerability, making both protagonists feel real and relatable.

While there were a couple of moments where I wished for a bit more backstory or development in the side plots, overall this was an immensely enjoyable read. Perfect for fans of contemporary romance who enjoy a little sass and a lot of heart.

Definitely recommend, and I’ll be keeping an eye out for Buchanan’s next release!

Thankyou NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my DRC!

I loved this book, it was my first time reading anything from this author, and it will not be the last.
This was such a fun and delightful book, I highly enjoyed it

"Let's Call a Truce" is a classic take on the enemies-to-lovers trope and has top-tier levels of banter.

It is definitely a cute, workplace romance with nods to second chance romance and love after loss as well. I found the chemistry between Ben and Juliana to be entertaining throughout.

I think this was a great debut novel and can't wait to see what else is in store for Amy Buchanan.

I can see tons of readers really loving this one but I think for me personally, it fell just a little flat and I didn't find myself swooning over the romance enough.

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for selecting me for this ARC.

Let's Call A Truce is a fast-paced read that hooked me from the beginning with Julianna and Ben's enemy origin story. It provided a realistic foundation for why they could turn into lovers. Despite how much they annoy one another and no matter how much they deny it, their bantering simmers with their attraction to each other.

I enjoyed the humor along with Juliana’s pettiness. I especially loved the support system Juliana creates after the death of her husband. It was heartwarming to see how much her friends love her.

The love scenes felt generic to me. One in particular felt out of place. I understand the reason behind it, but it did not feel authentic to the story or to the characters.

The ending isn't necessarily a bad one, but I kind of hated it. There is a lot to like and those I wasn't a fan of might just be due to me being picky. I still enjoyed this one. (3.5 stars rounded to 4 stars)

Due to medical reasons, I was unable to fully read this book but I throughly enjoyed what I did read, however I cannot write a proper review due to this. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

This was such a fun, sweet romance! I really enjoyed it so much! I love a good work place romance too! It was a great quick read! Highly recommend!

Absolute treasure of a book. Amy Buchanan writes romance gold! I will read anything she writes. Her characters are so raw and real and just....I want more.

Let's Call a Truce was your standard office romance, enemies to lovers that had more mature characters and single parents. I enjoyed 75% of the book and thought Buchanan did a great job writing grief with Juliana. I'm not the biggest fan of the type of dynamic Juliana and Ben had, as I found their back and forth a bit repetitive, but Ben definitely grew on me as his character developed over the story. Unfortunately, all that goodwill and enjoyment was stomped on with the third act break up. Ben makes some idiotic choices, gaslights Juliana, and is just an overall big dumb man unwilling to have uncomfortable conversations or admit his wrongdoing. I don't believe he ever truly redeemed himself and Juliana shouldn't have forgiven him so easily. I won't go into specifics of what Ben did to avoid spoilers, but it didn't make sense with his past characterization or any sort of logical application. I ended this book annoyed and mildly pissed off at him still. If we had just skipped this third act breakup I think the book would've been highly rated on my end, but the conclusion just didn't do it for me. I rated this three stars because I enjoyed the majority of the book despite the infuriating final plot point.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, NetGalley, and the author for sending me an early copy.

✌️💕 Book Review: Let's Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan 💕✌️

If you love witty banter, slow-burn romance, and enemies-to-lovers vibes, Let’s Call a Truce is a total win! Amy Buchanan crafts a smart, hilarious, and heartfelt story about finding common ground—and maybe a little more.

What it’s about:
When two fierce rivals are forced to collaborate, sparks fly—both the fiery and unexpected kind. As they navigate their differences and discover what really matters, they learn that sometimes the best love stories start with a little truce.

Tropes You’ll Love:
🔥 Enemies to lovers
💞 Forced partnership
😂 Witty banter
✨ Slow burn
🏙️ Urban setting

This is the perfect rom-com for anyone who loves humor, heart, and a bit of friendly (and flirty) competition.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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This was a cute rom com with a lot of fun tropes and likable characters. It wasn't particularly exciting and I found myself skimming some, but it was a solid addition to the genre.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

This was a fun, easy read with a cute premise! 💻🌶️

Let's Call a Truce has slow burn tension and a lot of heart (and heat 🥵) to keep the story moving. The interactions between the two main characters were playful and banter-quick, and the writing was light and casual. Great if you’re in the mood for something low-stress!

Also, it was set in Orlando ☀️ which felt like a fun and fresh backdrop!

💻👭💕

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the early ARC. 😊

All the banter with this one! Workplace romance and enemies to lovers is so fun and Amy nails it! Such a fun romance!

This is a good book. The two main characters are Juliana and Ben. Julianna has started a new job where Ben works. They dislike each other. They argue until one day. They don’t argue. Julianna’s boss ask Ben and her to start up a program for some interns. Their attraction grows. They each have issues but together they work them out and fall in love.