Thank you to Berkley Romance for the free book and to PRH Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.

I quite enjoyed this first sapphic romance from Jasmine Guillory. I found both Taylor and Avery to be well-written and nuanced characters who showed growth both individually and together. I especially loved Avery because I related so strongly to what she was going through.

The flirting lessons were so fun, and made me want to join them all. Seriously, the lessons and other outings included all of my favorite things in a single story: book night, salsa dancing, gardening, and more. I really want to join every activity and meet all the people. Indeed, I especially appreciated the strong queer community around Taylor. It's so nice to see that celebrated and Avery invited into it.

Heidi Franklin narrated the whole book. I would have enjoyed a bit more differentiation in the voices, but she did a nice job.

I was incredibly privileged to see Jasmine Guillory on her book tour to Portland, OR. Hosted by Grand Gesture books, she talked about her own favorite of the activities and the importance of seeing Black women being celebrated and romanced in books. I'll keep reading everything she writes.

I have been a Jasmine Guillory fan for years and I was super excited to see her write a sapphic romance! Taylor and Avery are so different that it makes it fun to watch them complement each other. I loved watching Taylor give Avery flirting lessons. They were just a bit too effective and the resulting jealousy was fun to read.

I also enjoyed the napa valley setting of this book. It felt like a mini vacation! I was sort of tempted to move there and start a vineyard after reading this one but then I remembered I don't know anything about growing grapes, I just like wine.

If you are looking for a fun summer read with emotional depth and queer exploration this is a great choice! I also enjoyed that female friendships were a part of this beyond Taylor and Avery's relationship.

I listened to the audio for flirty dancing and it was great! Heidi Franklin did the narration and anyone who listened to Drunk on Love will recognize her from that.

Oh my god. I need about a dozen more sapphics from JG. I love them, watching Avery grow and her and Taylor fall in love ugh yes. I can’t wait to see who else we get to know in Napa. I’m so thankful for the burlesque scene and how she didn’t just die of her embarrassment because I may have but I also would’ve died of second hand embarrassment for her. Additionally I now need queer tango lessons.
Jasmine please please please give us more sapphics

I'm usually a fan of Jasmine Guillory but this book felt extremely stilted and juvenile. I felt talked down to the entire time, something I hadn't felt with any of her previous books. It felt like Guillory was writing outside of her comfort zone, which I think is great, writers should be challenged; however, it showed a little too much throughout the novel.

The chemistry between Taylor and Avery simply was not there. I felt everything at surface level. There were no real conversations happening between the two other than the "lessons" and I craved for more for them. It was simply a physical attraction that was forced by the author to be more.

I will not be recommending this one to readers, but that doesn't mean I won't recommend her previous novels! I'm still team Guillory, but this one was a stinker.

Very hot F/F romance set in Napa wine country.

After yet another breakup, Taylor is going to try to stay single. Really. When Avery approaches her for help to starting dating women, Taylor's resolve will be sorely tested.

I loved it from the flirting lessons all the way to the acknowledgment of feelings. This author did a great job of character development when it came to Taylor because you can actually see why her relationships never lasted. I especially love the Tuesday nights of the book.

I love good opposites attract story and this one was a fun and sexy read. Avery has no problem getting into new relationships but tires of them quickly and moves on. Avery on the other hand has just broken up with her last boyfriend and decides she needs to loosen up a bit, learn how to play the field and also wants to explore dating women. When the two meet and talk at a wine event, it only makes sense that Taylor helps Avery along her path by giving her Flirting Lessons.
Of course, the Napa setting added to the story for me. I thought their Flirting Lesson dates were fun too, especially the queer salsa dancing.
The conflict begins when their attraction to each other becomes undeniable. They found they could talk to each other freely and create some steam in the bedroom. This is especially complicated since Taylor has made a bet with her best friend that she can go two months without sex!
Although I knew where the story was headed, it was interesting to see how the two opposites would work it out. I enjoyed the gifted audio, narrated by Heidi Franklin.

Short synopsis: Avery just broke up with her boyfriend, but isn’t sure how to “get back out there,” then she meets Taylor who is going to give Avery flirting lessons.

What I loved: The character growth of both characters, I think Avery grew more confident and Taylor matured so much. I also liked the sapphic “coming out” experience, and their dates were just so fun.

What didn’t work for me: I felt like the relationship was one dimensional and didn’t really feel the connection between Avery and Taylor. The opposites attract was just a little too far opposite.

Read if you love:
* Sapphic romance
* Opposites attract
* Flirting lessons
* Fun dates
* Friends to lovers

Fun enough, but I thought the writing style was a little choppy and the characters were kind of...uninteresting.

A few years ago, I tore through basically all of Jasmine Guillory's books and was obsessed with them! I haven't read a book from her in a while, so I was thrilled when I saw this book was coming out and I had to jump on it. This is also Jasmine's first queer romance, which makes me so happy.

Avery has just gotten out of a relationship and wants to try dating women for the first time, but she has no idea where to start and doesn't feel confident at all. Taylor, meanwhile, is incredibly sure of herself and knows exactly how to flirt and date, but she has no interest in being in a relationship. The two meet and hit it off, and Taylor decides to give Avery flirting lessons to ease her into the dating scene. Of course, sparks fly and things get complicated!

I found this book really endearing and sweet from beginning to end, and the spice is gooooddd! Avery and Taylor are both such fully formed and fun characters, and their chemistry is immediate and palpable. I loved how right away Avery and Taylor got along great and could communicate very well, and how that friendship made for a wonderful romantic connection later as well. The device of flirting lessons worked really well I thought, and the evolution of both Avery and Taylor's personal lives was satisfying too. This one was fun :)

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review!

3.5 Stars

Thank you Berkley and PRH audio for the free copies!

This was such a sweet and spicy sapphic romance! We are first introduced to Avery when she is fresh off a breakup with a man and she realizes that she feels stuck in doing what everyone expects of her. She wants to live life, find new hobbies, and most importantly, starting dating and exploring her bisexuality. Which brings us to Taylor, an acquaintance and major heartthrob. She has dated around and everyone loves her. Taylor is the perfect answer for Avery’s predicament - she can help Avery relax and get out of her comfort zone while giving her flirting lessons. The story follows them on plenty of practice dates, but to no one’s surprise, the fake dates soon become real and these two women have to come to terms with their feelings for what was supposed to be a very not serious commitment.

This book was so much fun! I really enjoyed the flirting lessons aspect of it and Taylor teaching Avery how to flirt and attract other women. All of their lessons were so much fun and honestly made me want to go on dates with Taylor too!

I really liked both characters and the growth we saw from them throughout the book. Avery was really able to come out of her shell and embrace who she is in her own identity, and Taylor was able to really shed her ‘heartbreaker’ title and be more serious in a relationship. The book also had some FANTASTIC spice in it. It was really the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.

There was some miscommunication/lack of communication when it came to their feelings that drove me up a wall. I know it is a frequent trope in books, but it was driving me nuts with these two when they kept both thinking that they were doing what the other wanted and NOT TALKING about how they really felt. There was also a lot of self-doubt on Avery’s part that was starting to be too much for me. I know it is super relatable for others - so it isn’t something that necessarily takes away from the book for anyone else, but it was starting to get to me while reading.

I did this one on audio and enjoyed it! I thought Heidi Franklin did a great job embracing these characters and bringing them to life. My only critique is wishing their voices were a little more differentiated when the POV switches, as sometimes I’d mix up which person’s head I was in. Otherwise it was beautifully done!

The story was really fast paced and easy to read. It had a lighthearted premise, but still addressed some more heartfelt topics and had depth to the characters. I highly recommend!

Avery has just gone through a bad breakup and wants to live her life more freely - flirting and dating women. But she doesn't think she knows how to flirt. When she runs into notorious heartbreaker Taylor, the two decide that Taylor will give Avery lessons on how to flirt. Taylor is also fresh off a breakup and has made a bet with her best friend that she can't go all summer without hooking up with another woman. With Taylor's help, Avery begins to loosen up and have fun but then the two realize the chemistry between them.

I enjoyed the Napa Valley setting and the cameos from Luke and Margot from "Drunk on Love." The story was sweet but basic for me and the characters didn't have a lot of depth to them. I didn't like the side story where Taylor was jealous of Sloane because it felt really immature ("I hate her because she stole my best friend!"). Overall, the book was fine - just nothing exciting or special. I wish I had more to say than just that because I've been a fan of JG's for a long time.

Overall: 3/5
Spice: 2/5

When I saw this book by Jasmine Gullory, I instantly knew I had to read it! Then, finding out it was a queer romance set in the same world as Drunk on Love, I squealed!

This was such a fun and lighthearted story of friendship, finding who we are and trusting the process.

Avery has found herself newly single and ready to discover her bisexuality but wasn't sure how to go about it. She was practical and direct but needed help with putting herself out there and even how to flirt and enjoy conversation. That's when she met Taylor. She was a huge flirt and known for breaking hearts. She agreed to give Avery flirting lessons and help to build her confidence.

The pair quickly became friends but struggled with their attractions for each other. But it wasn't that simple.

I really enjoyed this book and the characters. It was a bit steamy in parts and such great dialog. I loved how Avery's character grew and evolved. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you, NetGalley and Jasmine Gullory, for the E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve loved Jasmine Guillory’s other books and was super excited for this one. I love the cover and was excited for her first f/f romance. Unfortunately this one fell flat for me and I decided to dnf. Taylor and Avery both feel very one dimensional and we just keep getting reminded over and over again that Taylor has the ability to be with anyone she wants and Avery is uptight and anxious. I GET IT. I am also not feeling any attraction growing between them. Also the more time we spend with Taylor’s friends the more annoyed I get at them. Anyway - this one wasn’t for me and I decided to dnf. I also felt like we were lacking in Guillory’s usually great descriptions of food but maybe that comes later. Thank you to Berkeley for the free ebook.

Avery lacks in the flirting and dating department, but once she meets Taylor who offers to give her said flirting lessons.. was unaware that these lessons would begin to lead to something more meaningful. Taylor offers these lessons because she just made a bet to 'No Hookups for 2 months" and little did she know., she would find herself spending time with her next hookup right before her eyes

I’ve been a Guillory fan for years and I was very eager to see her try her hand at a sapphic romance. Honestly? Not bad. Not my favorite by her, but not my least either. The story flowed well and I loved the easy banter between our two female heroines. I really liked the Napa setting, characters being in their late 20s/early 30s, and the friends to lovers romance. I mean lessons in romcoms are always a good time. I did hate Avery’s best friend with a passion, but kudos to Guillory for making me feel so deeply!

Overall, if you’re looking for a new sapphic romcom, you can’t go wrong with this one.

I enjoyed this sweet romance story. Avery is just coming off a bad romance. She is thinking about trying out a relationship with a woman but feels clueless. At a winery event she meets Taylor, who is quite popular and has all the confidence Avery wishes she had. Taylor isn’t into relationships, but she agrees to give flirting lessons and introduce Avery to the local queer community. Watching these two women learn more about themselves and each other is a captivating story.

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This book was truly fabulous. I loved the story sooo much, these two were perfect. I love JG always takes a chance and writes a romance that's raw and beautiful. It's what makes her books pure magic.

I was provided a digital ark by @berkleypub @berkleyromance, all thoughts are my own!

A solid piece for Guillory's first sapphic romance book! My only wish is that the book had been shorter, since the first half felt extremely bland and the story didn't really intrigue me until around the ~60% mark. I liked Avery but there were times when I'd have to check the start of a chapter to remember who's POV it was.

I was super excited to read this, as I really enjoyed the first book in this series. I'm not sure what I was totally expecting from this but this was a bit predictable; so I gave this book a 3.8 but rounded up.

I had a feeling the book was going to go the way it did, so it's hard to write a review without giving the book away. However, it was super cute and can help you get out of a reading slump. There are some steamy parts but nothing too steamy.

If you're going to read this book I definitely recommend reading the first book, Drunk on Love, so that way you'll know some of the characters already.