I found it a little confusing I’m not sure if it because of the film references which I didn’t know or what but I was really confused throughout it. I also didn’t really like the miscommunication troupe but that’s more of a personal issue than the books. I did like the romance between the two characters I love the age gap with her being old that’s by favourite type of age gap.

Leni Kauffman's cover is what lead me to pick up this book. I have not been disappointed when using this method to select my reads. Given that, I went into this book with zero expectations and ended up having the best time. I totally did not see myself almost giving this book five stars, but I came close. This insane feeling of overwhelming satisfaction when I finished came close to pushing me over. Unfortunately, its only four because it could have benefitted from some editing. Cannot overstate how much I recommend this book.

Thank you to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

I was really looking forward this book between the cover and the book summary. However, from chapter one it kind of feel flat for me. The language was more proses than I usually care for. The introduce of the MMC didn't give me much to grab on to. DNF.

Thank you, Net Galley for the opportunity to read this.

I went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I thought that Anna and John were both well-written and acted / thought appropriately for their respective ages. There were times when the pacing was off and the dialogue was a little hard to follow, but overall I enjoyed the story and the HEA.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for a copy of this book.

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Reel Love By Evie Browning
⭐⭐

I was intrigued by the cover and title of this book. Expecting a cute, cosy read. Which, to be fair, it was, but it was also incredibly boring and slow. I got to 48% before I ended up DNF and even to get to 48% took a while.
This is definitely not for me.

Anna is a struggling director whose ex husband has been sabotaging her career since they broke up. John is trying to sell his screen play and doesn't want to sacrifice his vision. They end up working together on a movie that is falling apart. The two characters are very sweet with each other. My problem is with the plot. Not much happens the whole time. It is very predictable.

I want to thank NetGalley for having this available to read!

I wasn’t the biggest fan of this book tbh.. I did not really connect with anyone at all and found it a bit repetitive at times..

This was a sweet, fun and quick to read romcom. I'm not the person who laughs while reading romcoms but even I had to giggle sometimes while reading the book. The storyline is a bit predictable but that isn't a bad thing when it comes to romcoms. I got the happy ending I was hoping for.

Easy to read and fairly light, Reel Love follows down on her luck director Anna, and aspiring scriptwriter John as they navigate the machinations of Hollywood.

It's a simple and somewhat predictable story with a sweet, supportive MMC, a willful FMC and her nasty piece of work ex-husband. I was disappointed that I predicted most of what was coming, and hoped for a suprise or twist to keep things interesting. However, if you're looking for an easy read, with some Hollywood intrigue and a slight more 'real' feel than a lot of romance novels, this is a nice little option.

Reel Love is a charming and poignant love story that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to choose between their passion and their heart. Browning brings Hollywood to life in a way that feels both glamorous and grounded, and her characters are layered and relatable. This novel is perfect for fans of contemporary romance who enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry, as well as those who appreciate stories about the complexities of balancing love and ambition.

With its authentic characters, compelling romance, and emotional depth, Reel Love is a must-read for anyone looking for a romance that feels real, inspiring, and thoroughly engaging.

This was cute! It took a while for me to get into, and I wasn’t a massive fan of Anna as a character, but the romance was cute and I enjoyed the little nods to Hollywood and movie making. It was quick paced and I finished it in one setting, the plot was fun and I enjoyed John as a character a lot too!

This was a fun read! Anna (movie director) and John (screenwriter) work together to save a vampire movie from crashing and burning. Oh, and they find this out after they already had a steamy hookup.

This book is written in the 3rd person and changes POV throughout the book. I always prefer first person writing, so this may have affected my personal score.

Read this if you like:
💫 Age gap
💫 Workplace romance
💫 He falls first
💫 Forced proximity
💫 Spicy scenes (🌶️🌶️)

Overall, the plot was predictable, but sometimes that’s not a bad thing!

If I could give half scores, I’d give 3.5 ⭐️ (would rather round up than down)

Thank you NetGalley and Evie for this ARC! So appreciated ☺️

Reel Love by Evie Browning is an age gap romance set in the film industry. This book is a SLOW burn story with lots of moments leading up to our love story.

Anna is a movie director. John is ... well he wants to be a director. He's currently a screenwriter working odd jobs while trying to find his way.

I loved the beginning of the book. Their meet cute was so sweet I felt like I was going to gush over their story. As the book progressed and we got more layers, I felt like I saw more realistic depictions than usual in a romance story. It felt like getting a glimpse into a real world variation than fiction -- which is fine. I simply haven't read anything else like it.

Overall, it's a good read and I'd recommend to my friends looking for something quick to enjoy one weekend. I will say the cover is ADORABLE and I am highly considering grabbing a copy for my trophy shelf.

Thank you NetGalley and Evie for the chance to read this book.

Reel Love is a movie-set romance between a 'down-on-her-luck director', trying to find herself again following a divorce, and a struggling writer looking for his big break in the industry. Anna and John find one another at a tense moment in their lives and instantly click. After an awkward yet intimate moment, they're thrown together once more to save a vampire movie on the verge of crisis.

The plot for Reel Love is solid. Anna is a firece woman who is very good at her job, navigating a male-dominated industry. Her ex-husband is the perfect villain that everyone loves to hate. John is the sizzling screenwriter/bartender/AD/server, striving to publish a raw script that delves into the vulnerable world of addiction. Both Anna and John have loveable best friends and are surrounded by quirky side characters that compliment the plot. There was so much potential here and the story is absolutely an enjoyable one.

However... I'm reading this in 2024, three years after it's publication, and I was still met with a flurry of typos, continuity errors in the narrative and a generally flat tone. Reel Love is written in the third person (e.g. Anna felt... John found...) but there were multiple instances where it slipped into the first person instead. There's an instance where Tom Melton is spelt incorrectly and at least one case where Anna is referred to as 'he' instead of 'she' as she previously had. It was really disappointing as it drew me out of the book completely each time. I was also sad to say that there was definitely something missing throughout. There was a lack of 'energy'/'flow' in the writing. The whole story fell kind of flat, even during moments that should have felt tense.

I've rated it two stars because I genuinely enjoyed the premise but the execution was just not it, unfortunately...

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for a review.

This was definitely a steamy book with little to no plot, which is fine, but not necessarily what I was hoping for. The characters were good, but at times felt like we weren't getting enough development from them as the story went on. It was an interesting story, and perfect for a rom com, but it was just three stars for me!

Anna Kovacs is thirty-seven, divorced and her credit card just got declined. John Mills is twenty-seven, a part-time bartender slash screenwriter slash shirtless-werewolf-on-the-left, and he can't make rent.
After a hot hook-up and an even steamier argument, the two discover they’re working together to save a doomed movie production. Anna and John must find a way to navigate the rocky terrain of falling in love in an already tumultuous industry or lose their careers and their chance at a happily ever after.

This was cute and funny but honestly overall kind of average. I liked the characters but they didn't really grow much and it was spicier than I was expecting

Thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
uhh honestly, I don't have the words to say, the way the book started kind of shook me a bit, It wasn't what I was expecting, and this is my first age gap romance where the woman is older, i'd say it was okay. i would definitely get into other books by the author, but this one was just there for me.

A pretty decent read, had good chemistry between the two main characters, but unfortunately lacked character progression. The mmc was somewhat boring and I was more interested in the fmc and her past rather than the mmc. Though it is a good palette cleanser if you’ve been reading heavy books!

2 Stars – Disappointing Formatting and Underdeveloped Story

I really wanted to enjoy *Reel Love* because the concept of a fan boy and his favorite director sounded intriguing, but unfortunately, I struggled to get through the book. The formatting was a big issue— the pages were black and uneven, and the text was cramped to the right side of the page, making it incredibly hard to follow the story.

As for the writing itself, I found it underdeveloped. I had a hard time connecting with the characters. The MFC’s struggles didn’t evoke much sympathy from me, and the MMC felt immature, which made it difficult to root for their relationship or their growth. While the premise had potential, the execution fell flat for me. I will not be reviewing this on good reads or elsewhere because I don’t want to hinder the books performance

Thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

It was ok, an easy read definitely but unfortunately it didn’t grip me.
The chemistry was off, the story line wasn’t great either. I gave 2⭐️⭐️ because it wasn’t hard to read and did pass the time.

I’m not keen on the way the colleagues trope and how it was portrayed in the book.
It could have been better with more development of the story line it felt rushed