Loved this enemies to lovers, workplace romance! The characters had depth with their past and the concerns they had around their kids. The sass and spice were great, even if a touch unrealistic (3 O's in a row...). If you like THE HATING GAME by Sally Thorne, you'll enjoy this one too! Thanks MacMillan Audio for a copy!

Amy Buchanan makes a strong debut with Let’s Call a Truce, and I absolutely loved it!

This enemies-to-lovers, workplace romance delivers the perfect mix of banter, tension, and heartfelt emotion. It’s sweet and spicy, with just the right blend of charm and heat.

Charlotte North narrated the audiobook and did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life.

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Publication date- January 14, 2025

I wanted to love this book so much, but I found it was just alright… took me a while to get through it since I found my attention wandering so much.

It had so much promise from the blurb and reviews posted before I picked it up (I had both ARC & ALC), prior to its January release, and it took me a long time to gather my thoughts, to post my review.

It should have been an excellent workplace rivals, single parents romance, but there was a really odd time jump that was oddly placed, or really there should have been a different way that was written (done in a different way - I hate stories told in flashbacks or with time jumps, so maybe that’s part of it)… quite a few things rubbed me the wrong way the entire way through the storyline, so that wasn’t the only thing.

Like I mentioned - I really wanted to love it, but was disappointed by the time I finished that things never turned around to increase my opinion. High hopes and expectations and it didn’t live up to them. Hopefully her future releases will be better, with experience!

I received early read and listen copies from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press (St. Martin’s Griffin), and Macmillan Audio. All opinions are my own honest feedback.

This was a super cute read! I was genuinely in love with the characters. There’s a third act breakup and I always kind of hate those and I started to dislike the make main character for a bit but other than that, I absolutely loved this book!

I love when a debut author storms onto the scene with a fabulous romance and Amy Buchanan does just that with Let’s Call A Truce! I loved this one so much! An easy five star read for me!

This enemies to lovers, workplace romance had the perfect balance between banter, tension, emotion and swoon. It’s sexy and witty and super entertaining. It’s a story of love after loss and all that comes with it. The baggage, the guilt, the excitement and the fear. It was sweet at times, spicy at times and very emotional throughout.

If you’re a work place romance fan like me then you should definitely pick up Let’s Call A Truce. This book has mature MCs and was everything I didn’t know I needed. Cute banter. Hawt single dad. 🥵 Buchanan also includes some heavy themes that are discussed quite carefully. It was heart warming to see Juliana’s growth after loss throughout the story.

The premise of this book was filled with hope and risk taking. The idea of finding love after loss is a topic a lot of people can relate to. This book was just a but too long as any themes became redundant and repetitive. Overall a good listen.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the alc.

This was a cute story. I liked the chemistry between the characters. While it may not be my favorite romance of 2025, I still thought it was enjoyable to listen to and I liked the narrator.

Workplace romance is one of my favorite tropes and I was HERE FOR IT!
Also the banter and chemistry were top notch.
I only downgraded it from a five-star read because of the dreded miscommunication.

Overall I had a nice time reading this book. The MMC was a great character and I enjoyed the complex relationship with the families. I didn’t think there was anything about this book that stood out as very different from other books in the genre or overly unique but overall it was a cute story.

Thank you so much MacMillan Audio for the complimentary ALC!

I was fortunate enough to be apart of Amy's traveling ARC team in the summer and fell in love with Juliana and Ben's relationship! I was super excited to re-vist them with the audio and fall in love all over again. This book gave me such a book hangover and the audiobook left me feeling the same way!

One of my favorite parts of the book was early on when they are out for Aja's birthday. The flirtatious tension begin that had me silently screaming as I was reading. "Dance with me?" "I don't think that's a good idea." "I think it's a great fucking idea." What is it about dancing intimately in a club that just gets all the feelings going?! SWOONY! And moments like this continue throughout the book. Juliana tried so hard to resist Ben and his charm. Ben is such the ultimate book boyfriend. He is smart, beautiful and really listens to Juliana and wants to be apart of her world. Juliana was scared to move forward with Ben because she still felt so connected with her husband and didn't want to lose that or have her children to think their dad would be replaced. There was the 3rd act situation that Ben could have been handled WAY differently to decrease the hurt and heartbreak but as any romance it all worked out in the end.

I have listened to quite a few books from Charlotte North and it took a bit for me to get use to her voice in this one. But as I continued listening, the more I got comfortable with her narration.

I"m so excited to see what is next for Amy and I know I will fall in love with the characters she creates!

Now as much as I enjoyed this book, I didn't like the rationale for the misunderstanding in the office and it left a gross taste in my mouth. It didn't pass the smell test.

I hate miscommunication and misunderstanding and while the book did a great job of not giving me the icks, I couldn't wrap my head around book.

I liked the banter and the chemistry was there. It was decently written but I just have my beef with it haha

3.5 stars

Just finished this one! 4.5/5 stars!

If you loved The Hating Game, I think you’ll enjoy this one. The banter was bantering. The characters were flawed and real and I loved it. I’m also a Florida native, so hearing about Satchels pizza in a book was the ultimate fan girl moment. Such a great read! Check it out!!

Thanks @netgalley for this audiobook!

This book was really cute, enjoyed the banter between the characters and the all around premise/plot of the book. The relationship between the FMC and the MMC was so good because they start out frenemies that work together and end together of course but it’s not so easy to get there. This was a good book overall and would definitely recommend it.

This one gave me all the feels! Office romance - enemies (ish) to lovers - banter 🤌🏼 - strong female all the yes!

The audiobook was really well done also. Definitely recommend checking this one out for a fun and easy read!

This book made me angry. I didn’t like how Juliana treated Ben and I hated the unnecessary drama with his ex. The book was a 2 star read. Giving it 3 because I liked the narrator.

Thank you to the publisher for the ALC in exchange for a review.

An absolutely awesome debut! You know I love hate to love-especially in the workplace, and she did this SO WELL. Very much The Hating Game vibes in the beginning! Single parent done so well, forced proximity and great communication! I really would have loved the male MC POV in this one.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s an enemies to lovers trope. Which is my favorite. The main character is going back to work after her husband dies. Of course the first person she meets it’s the love interest no complaints here! It was super quick cute and easy read. There was a moment there when I got to about the 75ish mark where it started to drag a little bit but then overall I enjoyed this book!

Read If You Like:
- Second-chance romance
- Workplace rivalries turned love stories
- Steamy, slow-burn chemistry
- Strong female protagonists
- Heartfelt narratives with a touch of humor

Let's Call a Truce is a captivating contemporary romance that delves into themes of resilience, love, and personal growth. The story follows Juliana Ryan, a mother of two young girls who, after the unexpected death of her husband, is thrust back into the workforce. Navigating the challenges of single motherhood and re-entering a professional environment, Juliana faces judgment from her new colleague, Ben Thomas. Their initial animosity sets the stage for a slow-burn romance that is both steamy and heartfelt.

The writing is engaging, with well-developed characters and a plot that balances humor and angst. The chemistry between Juliana and Ben is palpable, making their journey from colleagues to lovers both believable and compelling. The novel offers a realistic portrayal of the complexities of love after loss and the courage required to embrace new beginnings.

Let's Call a Truce is a delightful read for fans of contemporary romance, offering a perfect blend of passion, humor, and emotional depth. This novel is a satisfying escape that explores the transformative power of love and second chances.

Thanks so much for my ARC in exchange for my review!

I really enjoyed every moment spent lost in this audiobook. The narration by Charlotte North is just fantastic. Juliana and Ben are everything together and despite starting out as enemies these two have a lot in common. I loved the interactions between the kids and the parental challenges in raising them. The chemistry is on fire from the beginning and I was completely hooked on this romance.