Thank you Netgalley for the eARC of this book! I loved the setting and the overall story-line! Both main characters were likeable and felt realistic to me. I liked that we got both of their view points. This was a quick easy read and would be the perfect beachread! Looking forward to more books by Jennifer Probst.

I finally got around to reading Book of the Month by Jennifer Probst—yes, I know it came out last fall, but as a true mood reader, I was saving this one for summertime. Something about the Outer Banks setting, the promise of a slow-burn romance, and the wild horses running along the coast just felt like it needed to be read under the sun—and I was right. 🌊☀️📖

This book had everything I love in a beachy romance: a down-on-her-luck author chasing her next big story, a broody local tour guide with a soft heart, and a fake dating plan that spirals out of control. Aspen and Brick’s dynamic was full of banter, slow-burn tension, and some surprisingly emotional moments that gave this rom-com a lot of heart.

But what really made me fall for this book? The setting. Jennifer Probst brought the Outer Banks to life in the most vivid way. I could practically smell the salt in the air and hear the wild horses running in the distance. It was the ultimate escape read, and now I’m more obsessed with the OBX than ever.

I also just found out this is a series (!!) and book 2 follows Aspen’s sister, which makes me so happy because I loved their sibling dynamic.

Book of the Month is more than just a love story. It’s a reminder that inspiration doesn’t always come from heartbreak—it often comes from healing. Add this to your Summer TBR if you want to experience this one 📖

Thank you Netgalley and Blue Box Press for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Pick this up for steamy summer vacation read. The characters are pretty cliche but they are fleshed out well and the story is easy enough to drop and pick back up at any point without getting lost (perfect for the beach/pool/summer interruptions). There are several steamy scenes even before the couple actually gets steamy - lets just say there is a lot of fantasizing going on.
Thanks so much for the ARC!

Aspen is a strong & caring woman that has been hurt by her last boyfriend. She is struggling to write and thinks Brick the answer. I really enjoyed this book.

I will always read (and love!) books about writing books--this one did not disappoint! This was such a cute and fun read, and the characters felt real and three-dimensional.

Ahhhhh. This was such a cute book to read. I live close to the OBX so I loved that the Corolla Wild Horses were included. This would be the perfect beach read. I felt so many emotions while reading and could feel the chemistry between Brick and Aspen. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is looking for a fun Summer read. I cannot wait to read the second one when it comes out this month.

I thorughly enjoyed this book. as it's well plotted, fascinating world building, and entertaining. . I liked the good storytelling
Highly Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was such a beautiful and mature picture of what real love is like! And the characters are equally real and three dimensional I loved that this was not a cookie cuter romance of two perfect people tripping across each other who can't find someone to love them. This is a story that will have any mature reader smiling while they look out the window and think summer thoughts!

Pretty early on in Book of the Month I realized it wasn't for me. The insta-love hit fast and hard. I found the dialogue to be cheesy and overdone in places. What kept me reading were the side characters, to be honest. They carried a hefty amount of the book while the main characters felt like cardboard cutouts. The story within the story premise is novel, but got old fast. I'm a bit disappointed I couldn't enjoy this more. 2.5 stars.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I couldn't get into the story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for a review.

DNF. This was so cringy that I couldn’t finish it. The first thing that caught my attention was that the MMC was a grown man, running his grandfathers business into the ground and as he ends his day discouraged (it wasn’t doing well financially)…he goes and gets drunk. How is that desirable? Lol. The language was so cringy.
Examples:
“ Yet some undercurrent in her tone was like a laser slamming into his dick”
“ The scent of her caught on the wind and filled his nostrils. Why was he analyzing her laugh and scent like a drunk poet?”
“Back atcha. Now, let’s get smashed.”  

I think I ended it after his own dog humped him.

Thank you NetGalley and BlueBoxPress for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Sorry it wasn’t a good one.

I tried really hard to get into Book Of The Month, but it seemed to drag on forever. It was a fun premise, Typical rom-com about a fun and flirty summer romance. The insta-lust really just made it fall flat for me. There was little buildup and even less character development. Maybe it was rushed?

This was a cute little romance. The characters were really fun and made me laugh. The main characters, Brick and Aspen, make a deal to help each other out with certain aspects in their life by faking a relationship. But when their deal comes to an end, they realize that they are real feelings there. Although this was on the predictable side, it was still a fun, quick read.

This was super cute! A good read when you want something to just have fun and enjoy. Would recommend for anyone looking for something cute to read!

A charming and heartfelt story that blends romance, self discovery, and the pressures of success. I enjoyed the fake dating theme and Aspen and Brick’s journey. The setting of the Outer Banks was a nice atmospheric touch.
Many thanks to BookBuzz and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book of the Month by Jennifer Probst
Jennifer writes such good books Iv'e loved all that I have read but this really made me sad because I was really wanting to love it. Very repetitive and the whole plot was a miss for me. I look forward to reading future books by Jennifer.
Thank you Netgalley and Blue Box Press for providing me with an arc in exchange for my honest review.

Aspen is battling writer’s block, so she heads to North Carolina to clear her mind and hopefully spark some inspiration for her much-anticipated sequel. Her debut novel was based on her own heartbreak, so naturally, she figures a little fresh heartache might do the trick again—what could go wrong? Enter Brick, the local heartthrob who’s not exactly thrilled to be part of her emotional writing experiment… until she lends a hand with his struggling business. Let’s just say, sometimes the plot takes a turn you didn’t expect!

This was such a fun, feel-good summer read. I loved the chemistry between Aspen and Brick, and I’m already looking forward to Sierra’s story next!

Thanks to NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the advanced copy. I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

Book of the Month is definitely a delightful read. A rom-com with humor, heart and a bit of spice. Filled with engaging characters, we have a story we are able to get lost in their world and their story.
While some plot twists were a bit predictable, the overall experience was thoroughly enjoyable. A perfect read for anyone looking for a feel good, lighthearted escape!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Aspen and Brick. Aspen is an author, she is having trouble finishing a book. She decides to go visit her sister in North Carolina outer banks. While down there she meets Brick in a bar. There is an instant attraction. Brick runs a tour guide business. He wants to left alone. Aspen offers to help Brick with some money if he will help her learn about dating. They start fake dating. They develop feelings for each other. The fall in love.

I loved this book! Aspen is a strong and caring woman that has been hurt by a man she should have been able to trust. Brick is a beautiful man that tries to do the right thing but keeps getting beat down by life. Everything changes when they cross paths and come up with a plan to solve both of their problems. This book has love, passion, sexy times, friendship, and a weird looking dog. The story pulled me in. I was glad for the HEA but I didn’t want the story to end. I’m looking forward to the next book.