Sawyer and Mason meet when they get stuck in an elevator together (legitimately my worst nightmare 😬). She is a romance author who has a serious case of writers block and he is a tv star. She has become cynical about love and he keeps hopelessly falling for everyone he dates, only to be dumped. They strike up a deal to help each other out and you guessed it, end up falling for each other. This was so witty and fun, I absolutely loved it.

I will admit to being a bit reluctant to read this one as I have read so many books about romance authors struggling to write in the genre after experiencing a breakup. However, the overwhelming positive reviews from friends convinced me and they were totally correct! This was in no way the same story.

It was so fun to see Sawyer and Mason connect. Their banter was next level and all their dates were fun to read about. I also really enjoyed the bi representation and how big a part of Sawyers identity it was even though she ended up in an MF relationship. I thought the story did a great job showing why being part of the lgbtq community can have an impact on your life even if you end up in a straight passing relationship.

If you like fake dating, one night stands, authors as characters or books with bi rep this is for you! I was shocked this was a debut. I can't wait to read more from Erin Connor!

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was such a fun surprise! It plays with romance tropes in a clever, tongue-in-cheek way while still delivering a story that felt genuine and emotionally grounded. The banter was sharp, the chemistry worked, and I appreciated how it didn’t take itself too seriously — yet still managed to hit some deeper notes. A bit unconventional, but that’s part of the charm.

That book was something else, I'm telling you. Seriously, I couldn't stand the main female character. Her decisions were baffling, and she annoyed me every time she opened her mouth. The plot itself wasn't bad, but she totally ruined it. I'm still trying to figure out what the author was thinking with that character.

This was such a fun twist on traditional romance! I loved how it turned the genre on its head while still giving us two characters with great chemistry and sharp, witty banter. A refreshing and engaging read.

Everyone was raving about this book so I had high expectation. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this book as much. It wasn't terrible. I was just bored while I read it. It was a okay romance, just wasn't my thing.

Unromance by Erin Connor is a delight! Rom com lovers will enjoy the holiday and modern spin in this novel. Sawyer's character is relatble and funny. I found myself looking for time to read this book and laughing out loud. An amazing read!

Off you want a fun book this could be it. I love the premise of fake dating to avoid romance and than falling for one another. It’s delightful.

This book might be called Unromance, but what you actually a perfect romance novel. I typically struggle with a book that is too self-away of romance and it's tropes, but the way Sawyer uses her knowledge as a novelist to keep the plot moving. I also appreciated that it showcases how messy and uneven creative pursuits can be and what it really means to commit to a relationship with a person AND their creativity. I was frustrated by the way the third-act breakup was handled, but I appreciated that both characters had to own their part in in. This is a really impressive debut where I laughed and grimmaced and gasped the whole time. Drink this book: I usually pair this with a wine, but this book HAD to call for a red wine old fashioned instead.

I can absolutely understand the pain Sawyer feels. Being heartbroken is horrible. It can definitely cause depression, which means not wanting to do the activities you love - including writing bestselling romance novels.

I love a good meet cute, but mix it with a fake romance and I'm all-in. It does help with writers block - anytime you're happy, words just seem to come naturally. But it's hard not to fall in love when you're having a lot of fun.

This was OK for a debut - 3.5 stars, generously rounded up.

It wasn’t my favourite read, for sure, but certainly not the worst debut I’ve read. I definitely had high hopes for it from the blurb, but was left wanting a lot more at the end.

The premise of a romance author and actor being trapped together in an elevator, having a one night stand after this meet-cute, but then constantly bumping into each other around town - it had so much promise, but the writing and how the storyline wound up working out… it just all fell flat, and wasn’t the best for me. The chemistry between characters Sawyer and Mason didn’t feel genuine and the writing wasn’t the type that draws you in and holds onto you (such that you can’t put the book down).

But, it looks like a lot of other readers loved it, so it’s found its intended audience! It’s just not me. With the hundreds of books I arc review annually, some are not winners. This is middle of the road, so it’s not at the bottom, either. Would I read it again or recommend it to others? No.

I received an early review copy from NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and this is my honest opinion.

Erin's writing definitely has potential, and I look forward to trying another of her books. Unfortunately, Unromance didn't work for me. The one night stand trope is one of my least favorites, and I never fully bought into their love story. I think this book could have benefitted from dual POV. and I wasn't a huge fan of Sawyer for most of the book.

I think this one will be a hit for fans of the one night stand trope and romance books heavily featuring romance tropes. Erin has a great sense of humor, and I think a book with different tropes would work better for me.

Thank you to Forever for the eARC. All thoughts are my own.

This romance had such a promising start, with a fun premise, great chemistry, and a bisexual romance author protagonist—plus, it all unfolds against the cozy winter backdrop of Chicago, which gave it a festive charm perfect for holiday reading. I loved the early setup and Sawyer and Mason’s dynamic had me hooked at first, especially with the "ruin romance" challenge and their instant spark. But the second half lost a bit of steam for me, with a conflict that felt exaggerated and dragged out. Listening to the audiobook didn’t help either—the male narrator didn’t quite fit the tone and pulled me out of the story more than once. Still, I enjoyed the ride overall and would absolutely pick up another book by this author!

Unromance is an unconventional romance. When Sawyer, a bestselling author, and Mason, an actor, meet in an elevator, which precipitates their one-night stand, they never imagined that something real could come from that. As they begin to see each other more often to help each other, the passion they had during their one-night stand quickly starts to consume them. It's a fiery romance.

THIS BOOK!! I'm obsessed. I read it first and then went back and listened to it once it was officially published and I have to say it's definitely going to be a comfort read I can go back to over and over. Unromance is beautiful, funny, charming, super cute with those trope definitions at the start of each chapter, and properly steamy. 5/5 stars -- highly recommend!

Sawyer and Mason had fantastic banter from their first meeting and I loved seeing their one night stand turn to friendship and then more. I always love a main character who is a writer, so that drew me in right from the start (plus this gorgeous cover of course) and I love that she didn't recognize Mason from TV so he knows from the beginning he attracted her just by being himself. Plus who doesn't love a little splash of hidden identity?! He definitely falls first since she's the love skeptic but I really enjoyed their path to romance by "ruining" romantic tropes, activities, gestures, etc. As a big fan of the romcom, seeing all those little pieces of classic romcoms being played out on purpose was just really fun. The whole concept is great and I was definitely invested from start to finish. Mason is the perfect cinnamon roll hopeless romantic MMC and Sawyer is a very believable romance skeptic that doesn't want to get hurt and refuses to see what's right in front of her. Their journey is entertaining and sweet, with plenty of growth for both our lovable MCs.

If you love opposites attract, one night stands turned more, unique bucket lists, "rules" that were really always meant to be broken, and just like laughing and happy vibes in general, you'll want to read this one!!

Thank you Forever for the drc via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This book was published January 14, 2025 so if you haven't checked it out yet, what are you waiting for??

3.5 rounded to 4

This was a cute, and mostly well written (but potentially forgettable) romance. What starts as a one night stand quickly transforms into two polar opposites fighting their attraction to each other. Strangers to lovers to strangers to friends to lovers to idiots to lovers.

Sawyer was heavily traumatized, and played the victim in her own life story. I would have loved to see some therapy to help her along. Third person POV helped the reader see both characters perspective, but first person POV and maybe alternating viewpoints would have included the reader more in the story rather than feeling like getting a bird eye view.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really really wanted to love this one, but it missed for me. I was all in until about 70%, when it went down hill. 1 breakup was necessary, the second seemed like filler It wasn’t even miscommunication, just Sawyer should’ve spent less time wallowing in blankets after her previous breakup and more time doing self reflection. I just have a hard time believing that she won’t run away again if Mason makes one step she doesn’t like. Mason’s dating everyone he works with is another problem within itself. You’re a celebrity, I’m sure it can’t be hard to find a date anywhere else

I went into this blind and I was surprisingly… I really enjoyed it!
The premise, plot and character development.
It had the right amount of spice
Loved the banter and relationship between Sawyer and Mason!
Really liked this debut and would recommend this to anyone looking to read a light, fluffy and entertaining rom-com!

A delightfully witty, charming read that had me giggling and looking forward to the next chapter header!