A player and an uptight baby gay embark upon flirting lessons after a breakup.

I have read a Jasmine book before, and I remember liking it, therefore I was really pleased to see she was dipping her toe into sapphic romance. But this was just not it. The characters felt flat and I often could not recall whose POV it was because they were so similar other than one was supposed to be “uptight” and one was supposed to be “a player.” The story also felt uninspired in its development despite being a great idea in theory. This was such a disappointment to me, but perhaps her usual readers will find things to love here.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
POV: Dual Third Past

Jasmine Guillory is always a delight! Whenever you need something to lighten the mood or uplift your spirits, read a Jasmine Guillory book because you know you’ll get exactly what you need. Flirting Lessons was adorable. Both main characters you couldn’t help but love and rooted for them the entire time. This book was so empowering and sweet, you were very proud of the progress both Avery and Taylor made through knowing each other. Would absolutely recommend to all. Now where is the beach and a nice cocktail to enjoy this splendid book with?

Avery is in desperate need of a change. She’s fresh off a breakup and ready to make some big changes, especially when it comes to dating. Enter Taylor, a chronic flirt and heartbreaker. She’s more than qualified to give Avery some much needed flirting lessons. They don’t seem like a good match but their lessons changed over the course of the summer. Could there be something more there or is it just a summer fling?

Taylor and Avery go on this incredible adventure together. Exploring their sexuality and identity while getting to know each other. Their journey is full of banter and flirting but as with all relationships there are a few bumps in the road. I love how messy yet beautiful their story is.

I really enjoyed this novel but there are a few things that could be improved upon. I wish it was more clear when the pov changes between the two main characters, it confused me at times. And I could’ve done with less miscommunication but that’s just my personal preference.

I think most readers will adore this book and these incredible characters. It’s hitting the shelves on April 8th so keep an eye out!

Read this if you like
🫶🏼Sapphic romance
🩷Opposites attract
✨Character growth
🌸Friends to lovers

It’s official— Jasmine can do no wrong. I’ve missed her writing which truly captures the comedic sometimes bumbling, but always heartfelt nature of falling in love.

This was a cute read about Avery one of the fmcs who just went through a breakup and realized that she has no hobbies and doesn't know how to flirt. The other fmc Taylor is known for her flirting and relationships and they agree for Taylor to give Avery lessons and teach her all she knows about flirting and hookups. Of course, they fall for each other and start a benefits relationship.

I liked the premise and I liked the main characters, especially in the beginning. I thought the romance was cute and inevitable. I loved the salsa dancing element and their getting closer during these lessons. I also loved the opposites attract element and showed they complemented each other. I do think that the characters felt surface-level at times without a lot of growth. I also think the writing at times was weird but overall this was a nice and quick read. Thanks to Berkley for this arc for an honest review.

I wanted to like this book so much, but I had a really hard time with the writing and the dynamics between the characters. This felt like a straight romance that was place on top of two queer characters. I really struggled with believing that they fell in love and had bigger feelings than just lust and friendship.

I have had so many people recommend Jasmine Guillory to me, but as someone who cannot find it within herself to care about het-romance, I never picked up any of her books. So when I saw that she wrote a queer romance, this was the moment!
It has been a while since I read a romance book where both characters were not only so relatable, but they were both just so damn likable! It's also so refreshing to see a romance novel with characters over the age 23! We need more 30+ rep!
This is a great example of friends-to-lovers, and I hope Guillory continues to write more queer romance!
Thank you, Net Galley & Berkley Publishing for the ARC!

I’m always excited when a new Jasmine Guillory is released. The leads in her romances always have so much agency, they and their cohorts are so dark likable, the settings and situations are so much fun, and they're inclusive. (As I age, "Royal Holiday" grows more dear to me because of the ages of the main characters. I love that so much!)
I was also excited that Guillory was finally writing a same sex romance! Taking place in the same universe as and featuring minor characters from "Drunk on Love", Taylor and Avery are every bit as wonderful and well rounded as all of their predecessors. As with her previous books, Guillory's protagonists are very human and, like always, they are very good at communicating. (Miscommunication is the one romance trope that drives me bonkers).
Through Avery's insecurity about flirting (especially with women) and first relying on Taylor to teach her, before they decide to date, Guillory paints a great picture about not only the difficulties of seeking romance as an adult but also seeking connections and friendship. Her navigating new friendships, especially with Beth, felt very real to me.
The Napa Valley setting is a great background for the book and serves as an additional character, in many ways.
Thank you to Net Galley and Berkley Romance for an advanced reader copy of this book.

Jasmine Guillory is a go-to author for me, both to read and to recommend, and this book is a nice addition to her portfolio of works. The story was new and fun and exciting, and it was really good to have more queer representation in romance. It did take me a little bit to figure out who was being talked about, I kept getting confused about whose storyline I was in, but I ended up enjoying it. Thank you Berkley and NetGalley for this ARC!

Flirting Lessons is a heartwarming, swoony, and refreshingly queer romance that I couldn’t put down. Jasmine Guillory crafts a vibrant love story between Avery, a self-proclaimed romance novice ready to embrace her bold side, and Taylor, a flirtatious heartbreaker hiding her vulnerability. Their chemistry sizzles as Avery’s lessons in flirting turn into a journey of self-discovery, while Taylor faces her own fears about love and commitment. Set against the lush backdrop of Napa Valley, this story masterfully balances humor, steamy moments, and emotional depth. A charming and spicy must-read that leaves you rooting for love, laughter, and a well-earned happy ending!

Listen, I will and have read all of Jasmine Guillory's books. I'm a fan for life. This one wasn't my favorite but it was still a lot of fun and sexy!

The premise wasn't novel to me and it's not really my favorite trope to read-- inexperienced main character learns from the very experienced love interest who will never settle down. Unlike Guillory's other novels, this one features a same-sex couple. It read like a woman's how-to-guide to dating women at points that felt a little reductive. The "flirting lessons" sometimes felt stiff and awkward but the dates were still fun as we got to know both main characters. Similar to Guillory's last novel, "Drunk on Love" the dates all take place in Napa--from salsa dancing, axe throwing, trivia night to pottery painting-- there were a mix of ideas. The sex scenes were medium spicy, and I do think they lacked a little when describing a woman's body from a woman's perspective. Something about them didn't feel all the way there like the author was a little removed from them?

I've read everything Jasmine Guillory has written so I was very excited for Flirting Lessons. This is her first queer romance. Taylor works at Noble Winery (from previous book Drunk on Love). Avery is an event planner who just got out of a bad relationship. The two start hanging out so Taylor can give Avery flirting lessons. This was a fun, sweet book. I hope to see more from this universe.

3.5

I loved the story of this one so much and I love sapphic books but the writing was a little weird and lacking. I’m not sure if it’s the format of the e-arc but we switched perspectives in the middle of the page without warning and it was really difficult to keep up at first and to honestly tell the characters apart. Not only that but since it was third person it just felt weird. The story though was super good and I loved both Taylor and Avery and I’m so glad she wrote a sapphic book.

I am a fan of this author. I’ve read all her books. It’s interesting to read one from an LGBTQ perspective. That’s not my usual genre, however, I throughly enjoyed this book. It deals with females and friendships, communication or lack thereof, as well as self reflection and female insecurities. All relatable topics! There was good character development and I love the background scenery. As a California native, it’s neat to hear of places you’ve visited.

Flirting Lessons” was my first sapphic romance, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Jasmine Guillory has a way of crafting relatable, heartfelt stories, and this was no exception. Watching Avery’s journey of self-discovery and learning to trust herself after her breakup was incredibly rewarding. Taylor’s role in guiding Avery to embrace her true self and recognize her own beauty was both tender and inspiring—especially as their connection deepened.

While there were moments where the pacing slowed, and I found myself wishing for a bit more conflict to spice things up, the story’s charm ultimately won me over. The characters were wonderfully developed, and the love scenes struck the perfect balance of sensuality and emotion.

I wanted to enjoy this one, especially since it's the first of Guillory's to feature two women pursuing a romance, but my issues with it were mostly along the lines of what other reviewers have cited — underdeveloped characters, stilted writing, and difficulty discerning between their POVs, to the point where I hadn't worked out who Taylor vs. Avery was supposed to be until around 20% into the book. I wanted deeper introspection, especially from Taylor's side of things since she's intended to be somewhat relationship-phobic, but a lot of the biggest emotional moments fell short of being as satisfying as they could've been.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this edition from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was my first sapphic romance and I enjoyed it very much! I love anything Jasmine writes and this was no exception. I loved watching Avery's awakening and her learning to trust herself and her choices after a break-up. I also loved watching Taylor lead her into being herself and trusting the beauty of who she is to attract people (and ultimately Taylor) into her life. There were some places in the story that dragged a bit and I would have enjoyed a little more conflict but ultimately the story was lovely. The characters were well-developed and the love scenes were perfectly steamy. I am glad I was able to read this advanced copy, I'm not sure I would have read it otherwise and its a great story that will stay with me!

I have really enjoyed Jasmine Guillory's books in the past, but found this one a little thin. I didn't feel like there was any conflict, like why can't they actually date? Fun, flirtatious Taylor is going to take uptight Avery under her wing to teach her how to flirt. They accomplish this by basically going on dates, but they're not dating. There's a low-stakes bet with Taylor's friend that Taylor can stay celibate for a while. It all seemed contrived.

A rare miss from Guillory.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley, opinions my own.

Jasmine Guillory’s Flirting Lessons explores love and self-discovery through Avery, newly single and exploring her attraction to women, and Taylor, a heartbreaker attempting a summer of celibacy. Set in the same universe as Drunk on Love, Guillory expands her world, reintroducing familiar faces and dynamics. I might have felt more connected to the characters if I’d read Drunk on Love first, but Avery, Taylor, and their relationship, needed more character development and depth for me.

As Guillory’s first queer romance, I was eager to fall in love with this book, but the sudden mid-page POV shifts caught me off guard and made the story feel disjointed. I often found myself confusing Avery and Taylor in the early chapters. Despite this, I appreciated the portrayal of female friendships in the book, particularly how they highlighted the challenges friends face and the ways they navigate them. My favorite subplot was Taylor’s evolving relationship with her best friend Erica, which beautifully captures the bittersweet reality of diverging life paths.

I have loved every book by Jasmine Guillory, starting with The Proposal! Flirting Lessons was a fun and cute read! I will always read anything Jasmine writes. Her romance novels are the best!