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Very cute and steamy Sappic contemporary Romance that follows Avery & Taylor. Avery is fresh out a heterosexual relationship & wants to explore her sexuality, while Avery is a player with the ladies.

Avery done started flirting lessons like real deal lessons with Taylor. That was so hilarious to me because GIRL. Of course they fall for each other. The banter was cute, the dates & activities were vibes. I mean it is set in Napa 😍They were also very honest with each other.

The side plots I didn’t really care for and the chapters are TOO LONG but that’s all the time in a Jasmine book. This is also Dual POV if you love that.

Thank You to Netgalley & Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC

Very steamy sapphic romance which was entertaining enough, but the main characters lacked depth to the point that I couldn't understand why they were so interested in each other. They are obviously highly attracted to each other, as most of their interactions in the second half of the book involve sex or talking about sex. It became redundant. Not my favorite Guillory, but will try again.

Thanks so much to Berkley Romance for the free book! Vague spoilers for the friendship subplot are below.

This was a very sweet sapphic romance and a perfect vacation read. I loved uptight, insecure Avery, and free-spirited Taylor was a great “opposites attract” foil. I would have liked to see Avery want to explore her newfound confidence a bit more—like, maybe she could have actually wanted to go on a date with the woman whose number she got and who was never mentioned again lol—rather than for the central conflict to turn on Avery and Taylor denying their growing feelings for each other. I’m also not sure I fully bought their attraction beyond the physical chemistry, especially for the long term. But a “happy for now” ending is just as valid for a romance as “happily ever after,” so I’ll suspend my disbelief just a little.

Unexpectedly, I found the subplot about Taylor’s strained relationship with her best friend Erica to be almost more compelling than the romantic plot. The jealousy and resentment they each felt toward the other, and the heartfelt and vulnerable conversation they had to have to clear the air, were well written and relatable. I’m glad there was a happy ending on the friendship side, because I was STRESSED!

All in all, this wasn’t my favorite Guillory book, but it was a sweet, light, fun read. I think anyone who has enjoyed any of her other work will like this one too.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review and its opinions are mine.

This is a standalone romance book that’s connected to Drunk on Love by this author. Avery and Taylor were featured in this book and Margot and Luke from that book are in this one.

It’s told in the third person from both point of views.

This book started off fast to me, with the main characters meeting within the first few pages, but followed with moments of lulls. There’s a certain conversation that rubbed me the wrong way in the beginning of the book that came full circle in the end, only there were no conversations that those comments that were made were being challenged in any way as the book went on.

I didn’t like Taylor’s friend group, made up of her previous situations. I found Taylor, in general, to be a little immature and lack self-awareness in some ways.

I also didn’t like some of the dialogue. There’s a lot of rambling, and the different side characters kind of blend together.

I did like Avery and the journey she went on. Seeing her confidence increase and her grow in this new era of her life was the story for me. Her point of view kept me going.

I also liked some of their lessons and their outings together, I just wanted more of it.

Tropes include

💃🏾 Lesbian FMC x Bi FMC

💃🏾 Opposites Attract

💃🏾 Celibacy Bet

💃🏾 Reformed Player

OVERALL

Overall, there are parts of it that I enjoyed and parts of it that really annoyed me. They balance each other out so I’m giving this a 3 out of 5 stars. Still love this author!

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory is a queer romance following two women, Avery and Taylor, who begins to spend more time with each other after Taylor agrees to give Avery flirting lessons.

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A couple of years ago, Jasmine Guillory wrote one of my favorite books of all time (Party of Two). Because of this, I was so excited to read her first queer romance. And I have to say, I was definitely not disappointed. I read this in less than 24 hours, because it was so good.

Flirting Lessons is cute, lighthearted, and romantic. It’s a bit funny. It’s authentic. Reading Avery’s journey of self discovery, for example, felt so real and wholehearted.

It also has adorable characters I couldn’t help but root for, as well as side characters I wouldn’t mind having their own books. The two main women, Avery and Taylor in particular, felt so authentic and relatable rather than dramatized characters. They truly felt like a perfect pair—bouncing off each other—and I loved reading their romance of sparks and wholesomeness.

The only thing preventing me from giving this five stars is the POV chosen. With the subject matter and story, I would have preferred first person to get more in the nitty gritty of their thoughts and feelings.

Other than that, I loved it. It’s fast paced, spicy, and feels good. As the romance unfolded, I felt warm and tingly.

Rating: 3.5/5
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Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory offers a charming and lighthearted premise that immediately draws the reader in. We meet Avery, fresh off a breakup and facing the stark realization that her life outside of her non existent relationships. With no hobbies and a distinct lack of flirting prowess, she enlists the help of her polar opposite, Taylor. Taylor, known for her confident flirting and successful relationships, agrees to take Avery under her wing, promising lessons in the art of the flirt and the world of casual hookups.
The inevitable romantic spark between Avery and Taylor is a delightful slow burn. The transition from flirting lessons to a friends-with-benefits situation feels natural, and the development of their feelings is genuinely sweet. Flirting lessons ultimately proved to be a nice and quick read. It's a perfect choice for someone looking for a light and fluffy romance with an engaging premise and undeniably cute main characters.
4 stars and would recommend
Thank you to Netgalley via Berkeley for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own

DNF, the audio was hopelessly dull and boring. The premise was okay and I loved the LGBTQ representation in her book but the characters just had nothing going for them

𝓕𝓵𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓛𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓸𝓷𝓼

Thoughts: Jasmine Guillory delivers a fresh, flirty sapphic romance in Flirting Lesson, with charm, wit, and heart. Set once again in Napa, this book reintroduces a familiar backdrop and even offers glimpses of beloved characters. This story was equal parts sweet, spicy, and (my favorite) filled with banter. ✨

✨𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀 you for the e-book.

This was such an unfortunate miss for me. I have read every book by this author and loved them all. Unfortunately this one just didn't work for me.
The writing style was very stilted with short sentences that felt juvenile. The two main characters felt underdeveloped and lacked a unique voice. Since the story switched POV, I found it difficult to keep the main characters straight because they sounded very similar. The main characters also lacked depth and seemed very superficial so it was difficult to connect with them. I also felt that the romance was lacking and the main characters only connected on a physical level. Overall, this felt like like a young adult novel with simple characters, plot, and writing. If you are interested in this book, skip it and read any of Gullory's other books!

Flirting Lessons is a cozy romance that takes its time building up, making it a true slow burn. This one delivery’s on themes like personal growth, strong friendship foundations, and blossoming love with lots of chemistry. The friendships were a highlight for me, they felt genuine and added to the story for me. I also enjoyed the banter throughout. When banter and “Flirting Lessons” turn real and the 2 realize what they have and what they really want.

For romance fans, if you love slow, steady relationship development, charming banter, and relatable characters, this one might be right up your alley. It’s not a whirlwind kind of romance, but a patient kind of HEA as the connections unfold naturally. I believe that I would have liked this one a bit more if I had read this one solely with my eyes. If you are a Jasmine Guillory fan like me, I would suggest reading the physical copy. I felt like the audiobook made the book feel more YA (aside for the spicy bits) This one does have its fair share of spice!

This was my first Jasmine Guillory book and it definitely won’t be my last. I have heard such great things about her books and I own most of them, so this was a great introduction to her writing, especially with it being her first queer romance book. I did enjoy this story. I wished that I loved it more than I did, but unfortunately the romance fell a bit flat to me.

Avery and Taylor were characters that I really did enjoy individually. I enjoyed Avery the most. Her mind is wonderful. I love reading about her thought process, and organization, and her business. I really feel like I connected with her because of how she thinks and it was honestly so refreshing. I enjoyed her character so much. I also loved the garden scenes. As someone who loves plants, this was such a cute part to the story. As for Taylor, I liked her character, but overall I felt pretty indifferent to her as a whole. I enjoyed how outgoing she was. It was refreshing, especially because I do relate to Avery more. As for them together, I thought they brought out the best parts of eachother and I do really enjoy the communication that they had with each other. Something with them did fall a bit flat to me. I’m not sure if it was the overall plot of their relationship, or what, but I just was not fully engaged in their story.

I will say my favorite part of this book was the friendships that were both new and existing. I really loved the dynamics and seeing these women support each other and love each other. Taylor and Erica’s friendship was the most interesting to read about. Watching their story unfold made me feel so much. It was really hard seeing Taylor try to resonate with how her friend’s speak about her and those instances were the times I appreciated her and Avery’s relationship the most.

Overall, there were parts of this book that I really liked, and other parts that did fall a little flat. I will definitely still pick up another Jasmine Guillory book in the future. Thanks Berkley and Netgalley for an earc of Flirting Lessons. All opinions are my own.

My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Taylor Cameron’s only goal is to have fun and stay single to win a bet when she meets Avery who opens up to admit she needs to learn how to flirt. Obviously Taylor is going to help Avery with her game. It was great to see Margot and Luke from Drunk on Love and hear how they’ve been doing.

I think this is may favorite book Jasmine Guillory has ever written! It was so fun and sexy! I spent most of the book smiling and giggling. Definitely recommend! Thank you to Berkley for this arc. All opinions are my own.

The cover of the book and being written by Jasmine won me over but unfortunately this did not give the feels her previous reads have. There was a lack of connecting with the characters for me, there seemed to be no real depth to them. The side characters were not like-able either. There was no chemistry between Avery and Taylor, no build up. From the start and through out they just pointed out their physical attraction to one another. It was also slightly frustrating for me that when they meet they didn’t know each other but they did? For example stating what type of person Taylor/Avery was but then pointing out but idk her they well?!?! Avery broke up with her boyfriend to now want to try dating women with no real depth/reason other than on I think I always wanted to so why not?

It was just hard for me to really get into the story line. There was the feeling of not much happening and a lot of situations or things being repeated. The formatting wasn’t enjoyable. I normally love dual POVs but the changing POVs within chapters made the story not flow as well. Overall it was difficult for me to get through this one and actually enjoy it, I almost DNF a couple times but wanted to see it through due to normally enjoying the authors work.

However thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC

Thank you to @berkleyromance for the ARC! I’m a longtime fan of Jasmine Guillory and she has done it again! Clever, captivating, and energetic writing that really brought these characters to life. I love the character development of both Taylor and Avery and it was satisfying to see not only their relationship progress romantically but also to witness them evolve in their interpersonal relationships. Avery coming out of her shell and Taylor coming to terms with her friendship transitions. Very cute queer love story with a very diverse cast of characters who all seemed vibrant in their own ways! Overall a great book, sometimes the pacing threw me off but I really enjoyed!

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I really enjoyed the setup of this book with the flirting lessons and it was nice watching these friends become more than friends. I enjoyed the progression of their relationship. Sometimes it was hard to tell who was speaking, but I think that was more of a formatting issue. Overall, a fun read!

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𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve written by Jasmine Guillory in the past, and this time she’s back with her first sapphic romance. This one features Avery and Taylor. It’s an opposites attract novel set in Napa Valley. It’s flirty and fun and there’s a lot of character growth, especially in Avery. While it was told in dual POV, I struggled with the format of the book and how it would switch between Avery and Taylor mid-chapter. It just made it hard for me to keep track of things - it was likely a me problem, but that was one thing I did want to point out that I struggled with while reading.

🩷Sapphic Romance
🩷Napa Valley Setting
🩷Dual POV
🩷Open Door
🩷Friends to Lovers
🩷Opposites Attract

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Okay, I kind of sort of loved it. The beginning of this one was very slow for me. I didn’t like third person POV and the characters just weren’t doing it for me. When I switched over to the audiobook, I was instantly hooked. Taylor and Avery are hilarious. And I really enjoyed their flirty banter. Definitely one I’m glad to have picked up.

This is my favorite romance author for a REASON. I loved this book so much. The juxtaposition of the two characters who seem so different, but are willing to jump in and give the friendship and then romance a try. I love their banter, their longing and their romance. The way they help each other throughout through their insecurities and hurts. I also appreciated the look into the female friendship here and how one can so easily go sour from miscommunication. I loved both Taylor and Avery and had so much fun reading both of their POVs. Also thank goodness for no 3rd act break up!! I enjoyed being back at Noble and reading this romance!

Big thanks to Berkeley and NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

I was extremely excited to see Guillory was coming out with a sapphic book. The premise is instantly a hook but execution left me wanting. The characters are grown woman yet are written in a way that makes them come off juvenile in most situations. The mid chapter POV changes were confusing especially when each character doesn’t have a distinct voice. I kept having to reread and try to figure out which character was talking. With that, each character being hard to differentiate, the chemistry lacked in their romance. The friend group was incredibly frustrating. All in all, I didnt click with this story but wish all the success on opening day for the readers that this WILL spark for.