This is a romance story with an enemies to lovers trope. Juliana and Ben are coworkers and after an initial meet cute they then get off on the wrong foot. Two years later their animosity is still there. They end up calling a truce when they have to work together on a project and soon realize they like each more than they had admitted. Juliana and Ben are both single parents and that adds another element to the story. This book is well written and an enjoyable read.

I was expecting a cute enemies-to-lovers story but there is so much heart in this one! I was pleasantly surprised to find the depth involved in this book. I loved the characters and their story. This was sweetly surprising and full of off the charts chemistry!

Workplace enemies-to-lovers romance that touches on of grief, parenthood, and professional ambition. Perfect blend of humor, romance, and emotional depth that had me laughing and crying as I was reading. The chemistry and banter had me hooked from the start, and the emotional aspects laced throughout ripped my heart out and glued it back together.

A work place romance with lots of banter with enemies that become lovers? Sign me up. Let’s Call a Truce has made it to my top favorite reads. I really liked that it sets the premise and that after two years they still have their hate towards one another. The unexpected secrets coming out kept me on my toes because it really shocked me.

Amy Buchanan became an auto buy author because her writing style and characters are memorable.

A very interesting read. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this book. It wasn't really for me, but I am sure that it will be loed by the right audience.

I hated this. The FMC was so immature. I couldn't stand the rivalry between the two coworkers. This attempted to be The Hating Game and missed the main point of THG: the chemistry. The characters had none. The FMC was constantly looking for reasons to leave/be mad and I got so tired of hearing from her.

I’m sorry to say that this book didn’t really work for me. I felt that it was too long for the relatively simple plot, and it all felt like unnecessary filler.

I wanted to like this book so bad, the premise sounded great and I like the cover. Unfortunately this wasn't for me, I struggled through almost the entire book with all of the work talk, the banter between them is the only thing that kept me going.

When Juliana's husband, Jason, passes away she has to go back to work to avoid losing everything that they have. With the help of a friend, she lands a role at a firm that is the perfect fit for her. Unfortunately, not all are thrilled to have her there. Ben, a colleague, thinks she may be in over her head due to having two children and trying to maintain a steady career.

Slowly, Juliana and Ben find themselves with chemistry that neither of them are quite ready to pursue. A lot of longing looks, sassy quips, and tension. Juliana's youngest daughter has a new best friend at school and her dad just so happens to be Ben! Juliana and Ben grow closer. Until eventually everything comes to a sudden halt with the return of Ben's ex-wife who "wants to work things out" after leaving him with their daughter.

Will true love win or will an old flame ruin everything?

This was a good book. It didn't blow me away, but I appreciated the mature characters trying to work out their lives.

It was nice, for a change, to see the two main characters kids play such an important role in the story. In real life they would, so it's always a mystery to me when that isn't the case in novels. I'm glad the author made them such a priority.

I would recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this contemporary romance. The workplace steamy romance gave me Lucy Score's By a Thread vibes and I'm here for it! However, while this was a fun one it also had heart and depth as grief and healing play a role in this enjoyable debut novel.

3.75 stars

3.5 stars

Overall this was a decent read. I had an okay time during it, but nothing more. Workplace romance sometimes feels a bit outlandish and cartoonish to me - and that’s how I felt reading this one. I think there is an audience for this though, and I just wasn’t it.

DNF at 45%.

I had to give up on this book, and honestly, I kept at it longer than I should've.

I think the biggest issue I had with LET'S CALL A TRUCE is the off-putting pacing. We -- the readers -- are launched into the story haphazardly, without appropriate and crucial contextual development, especially as it relates to Julian and Ben. Things started almost immediately with them romantically, and this poorly executed in media res didn't give me enough depth to be invested in their relationship. It felt like it was front-loaded plot-wise, which left me feeling a bit discombobulated as a reader.

Additionally, the writing is extremely telling-not-showing skewed, and it's unnatural to read and feels poorly edited. I would have appreciated a better editing process with this book, in both craft and structure.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

"Nothing in this life was guaranteed, but the decision to choose love, for however long we got to have it, was always the right one."

I ADORED this book! The pacing was superb, since the moment I started it, I never wanted to put it down. The dynamic and sizzling chemistry between Juliana and Ben was palpable, I couldn't get enough of it! I loved seeing their hatred for each other, the teasing, pranks, and flirting, it was all-consuming. I loved seeing their tender, raw moments together, too - they really brought out every emotion from each other. I couldn't get enough of them!

I thought the depiction of grief was so well done, especially seeing Juliana wrestle with her emotions, and her desire for Ben while still grieving her late husband. Watching her balance being a newly single mom pulled at my heart.

If you love The Hating Game as much as I do, then you will adore Let's Call A Truce! Great banter, fantastic chemistry, and a fast-paced plot. I loved every second!

I enjoyed most of this book, but I found the third act conflict and it's resulting series of events to be unnecessary. The conflict itself would have been fine, but the way it was dragged out and how the characters responded to it, and then how they made up, tarnished my enjoyment of the book up until that point.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ but rounding up to 5!!

Juliana and Ben hit it off immediately but one slip up from Ben caused them to be enemies. I absolutely ATE up the banter between these two.

I loved loved that they were both besties with Asia. It made it clear that they both didn't have the full picture about each other, which we learned about later in the book.

The tension was sizzling and would consider this a 🌶️🌶️/ 5 on the spice. (LOVE the desk scene) thank you Amy!!

This book absolutely had me sobbing towards the end and there was definitely a plot twist at the end - which I loved!!!

I'm not a single mom but I relate so much to the mental load that was discussed in this book and this confirmed I need to read more single mom books!

Thank you to Amy & Net-galley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

Workplace romance, steamy, BDE man???? Yes sirrr 🧎‍♀️

If you’re craving a workplace romance with sizzling tension, heart-clutching emotions, and just the right amount of meddling friends and office chaos, Let’s Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan is your next must-read.
Juliana Ryan is a single mom navigating grief, guilt, and the daunting return to the workforce after losing her husband. She’s balancing two kids, a high-pressure career, and a long-standing feud with her frustratingly attractive colleague, Ben Thomas. Their banter is sharp, their chemistry undeniable, and when forced proximity pushes them together on a make-or-break project? Let’s just say, sparks fly.
This book brought it all—snarky banter, emotional depth, and swoon-worthy moments that will have you kicking your feet. Juliana is strong, messy, and real. Her journey of rediscovering herself while being an amazing mom hit me right in the feels. And Ben? He’s the perfect mix of confident, sweet, and utterly swoony, with a past that adds layers to his character. Their romance feels raw and genuine, as they navigate guilt, healing, and second chances in a way that’s as heartwarming as it is steamy.
The supporting cast adds so much charm, especially Juliana’s and Ben’s kids, who bring humor and heartfelt moments. Oh, and the third-act breakup? Gut-wrenching. But trust me, the payoff is so worth it.
Amy Buchanan’s debut is packed with heart, spice, and authenticity. It’s a story about love, loss, and finding joy in unexpected places. If you haven’t added this one to your TBR, you’re seriously missing out.

This one really did not work for me. I enjoy a good enemies/rivals to lovers but this was not it. I did not have a connection to either of the main characters so I could not get into it. DNF at about 38%

Let's Call a Truce is an enemies to lovers, work place and second chance romance all rolled into one with the perfect amount of steam.

The banter and angst between Juliana and Ben was definitely my favourite part.

Both MCs are single parents and navigating a new way of life, I found the author handled both situations and topics well.

I found parts were a bit repetitive which made the book seem longer than it needed to be.

Overall, it's an adorable and steamy romance filed with heartfelt moments.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and netgalley for this ARC!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun romance with substance! There is some steam, two single parents, navigating through the loss of a parent (off page from years previously), and an office romance.

I thoroughly enjoyed the banter and the way they navigated through life, however, the third act breakup confused me and I didn't love it which made it a 4 instead of 5.

Recommended!