I LOVE this book! Myah Ariel's writing is so refreshing. I felt like I was sitting in the room throughout the entire book. Myah we need a third book in .5 seconds lol

This book was everything I expected! I honestly loved this book more than I did her first one. Ella and Miles were everything! I loved that Miles was a baseball player (which is my second favorite sport) and when it came to Ella, he played no games with her! Ella is the most relatable character I've never read. She's so strong and independent yet at the same time, in her soft woman era! Who doesn't love to be both! The insta-love trope is once again right up my alley! I really can't wait for the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC e-book copy!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC! If you're craving a cozy, feel-good romance that sweeps you off your feet without diving into the deep emotional rollercoaster, No Ordinary Love by Myah Ariel is exactly what you need. I can already see this becoming one of my comfort reads. It’s got that perfect mix of charm, friendship, and heartwarming romance that makes you root for the main characters to just take a chance on each other.

Both characters have been through some tough stuff, so I totally get how scary it can be to open up to someone new. The story gave me The First Wives Club vibes, especially Jill Scott’s character, who's dealing with a messy divorce from her music mogul husband. It felt really similar to Ella’s situation here, but it still had its own unique spin that made it stand out.

And can we talk about the cover for a sec? Doesn’t the guy on the front totally give off Keith Powers vibes as Miles? I can totally picture him playing the role based on the illustration.

I really liked the choice of an MLB player as the main love interest. It was an interesting twist that added a fun dynamic to the romance. Mya Ariel did a solid job of bringing the celebrity world to life—I could practically feel the energy of an award show while reading. The friendships, especially with Ella’s glam squad, brought a lot of fun to the story. Characters like Rodney, Jamie, and Angelo added the right amount of energy to keep things light and entertaining.

Now, let's talk about the romance itself. The spice level is very much on the low side—I'd rate it a one on a scale of five, but that was totally fine by me. Sometimes, you just want a romance that's pure and cozy, and this book nailed it. It wasn’t overly steamy, but the love between Ella and Miles was so swoon-worthy. The slow-dancing scene at The Met while Ella shoots her music video? Absolutely everything. I was just about ready to hop on the train and visit The Met myself.

Also, can we give a shoutout to the song that inspired the title? No Ordinary Love by Sade couldn’t have been a more perfect fit for this story. Every chapter begins with a quote from a famous artist, and those little touches added a beautiful layer to the narrative.

No Ordinary Love releases on April 1, 2025, and if you're craving a sweet, relaxing romance where you can just turn your brain off and soak in the love, this is the book you’ve been waiting for.

My favorite quotes:

"I can't shake the dangerous feeling that I want to be looked at by him. Like I want his eyes to drink me in, have their fill, and wordlessly affirm their delight."

"...swallow my judgement, though, because I can see he's judged himself enough."

"And just when Sade begins to wonder what will happen if she tells her lover how she really feels, Miles surprises me by first brushing his fingers against mine and then interlocking them all together."

"She is talking about the many women and people like us who have found themselves struggling to figure out why love sometimes hurts, when the truth is, it wasn't love to begin with. It was control."

"And as far as I'm concerned, the worlds stops for us. Maybe the universe too. In this moment there is only his body and mine, and the sounds of the breath between us."

"Because you see me," " And you actively love what you see. I can feel it in your touch, hear it in your voice, see it on your face. And I see you too."

Of course it was good. Myah Ariel wrote it. I love Miles. A little messy and chaotic, very delicious, and impossible to put down.

Starting the year off strong with No Ordinary Love. Such a beautiful book that captures the beauty of love, art, and family. I love both Ella and Miles and their friends/ family.
I loved Ella’s development as she’s regaining her power and agency. Reading about Miles relationship with his family was so heartwarming. I love entertainment and music so all of the references from music to pop culture were really enjoyable and I think it works really well in this book.

Sometimes side characters get lost in the main character’s story but each character in this book had a distinct personality that helped move the story forward while adding great detail.

There were a few areas of the book where I feel like the transitions in scenes or the scenes themselves could have used some more development or detail but overall the story was really enjoyable and very entertaining. I would absolutely recommend

Thanks NetGalley and Berkley for this copy of No Ordinary Love

When I originally saw the title I knew immediately I needed this book. So when I was able to read this early it was like an early birthday gift to me haha. I'm so happy I got to read this story I adored it so much. I loved all the musical references. absolutely adored Miles and Ella's romance. You know how some people are just meant for each other? I felt like that was them from the moment they met. Throughout reading this i felt like the writing got better and better. I enjoyed reading about her friends (the glam squad) maybe we can get a book about them next... When the book releases I will be grabbing a physical copy.

I read when I think of you earlier this year and really enjoyed it, but no ordinary love was perfect! I loved each and every single one of the characters (except for the ex husband of course) especially the glam squad. I felt like the conversations around manipulation and love and power were explored in a way that was real and tangible. The love story was so so so beautiful and I think it opens up a conversation about timing, and when is it appropriate to find love and be in love after ending a relationship. I absolutely just loved every single part of this book. It was such a beautiful story. It was engaging. It was entertaining. I love the musical references as well just perfect perfect perfect I can’t wait for this to come out so I can get the physical copy. An easy five stars!

3.5 rounded up. I think this was good but not necessarily great! There were some parts that I just feel like were a bit underdeveloped and sooooo many questions that were left open for the reader to fill and that not what I want with a book thats supposed to be a standalone.

Not what I expected this to be, but from the author’s note it sounds like she didn’t expect this either.

Obviously drawing inspiration from Taylor and Travis’ story, a pop star fresh off a breakup and a star athlete meet by chance and the sparks be flying. I loved their chemistry. I didn’t read the full blurb before picking up the book, I was hooked at “PR relationship between a pop superstar and pro-athlete” so I went in expecting a love story of wild fun and excess. What I found was a beautiful story of a phoenix rising from the ashes. A woman learning how to stand on her own after being kept and abused for so long. And learning how she deserves to be loved after a lifetime of transactional love.

Really appreciated that there’s no third act breakup. The story flowed, the writing was vivid, the characters could’ve been rounded out a little more but they were still full. I really loved her divorce lawyer, ice queen with a dry sense of humor is always a fun time. Can’t wait to read more from Myah in the future!

✨thanks to NetGalley for the ARC✨

I love romance books that revolve around pop-stars and Hollywood in general. Thankfully, this book hit all the marks I look for in a romance. The main characters had chemistry, the dialogue wasn't cringe, and they had lives and success outside of each other. I flew through this book in 2 sittings and recommend this for anyone looking for Romance that isn't just fluffy but also has substance to it!

When I first seen the author tweet about this book I immediately got excited. I am a sucker for the celeb trope in books or about entertainment in general. I believe we all set ourselves up for high standards when a book we are interested in is coming out and the best part is the anticipation. I have to say No Ordinary Love exceeded my expectations. Myah Ariel is a masterful writer. I was glued to every singe page and when I realized I was already 90% through the book I was very sad. I did not want the book to end. Ella and Miles was a story I loved reading and when the book gets released properly I will be reading again and again!

I really enjoyed this book! The baseball player meets superstar, but they meet in an unconventional way. The chemistry between them was off the charts, and it turned out to be a beautiful love story. Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for allowing me to read this book.

I loved No Ordinary Loved! Myah Ariel just gets better with her sophomore novel! I loved Ella and Miles. They were just right for each other. I loved their chemistry and their descent into the relationship. It was kind of a slow burn but while reading it all felt much faster but not in a bad way! I really enjoyed the characters both together and individually. Along with the cast of side characters.

I really enjoy Myah’s writing and am looking forward to reading more from her!

Baseball meets Pop star in Myah Ariel's newest novel. I can't lie but I liked this way better than the first book which frustated me to no end. But this was great. I just felt like the middle of the book slogged just a touch. But overall, good.

I liked Myah Ariel’s first book and I enjoyed this one too, but I don’t know if I loved all the Hollywood stuff in it. I liked the pop star baseball player angle but I felt like the entire book was very name dropy which got old quickly. I loved the voice notes and their chemistry, I did feel like it wrapped up too quickly at the end.

Myah Ariel has once again captivated readers with No Ordinary Love. Her storytelling is a beautiful blend of vulnerability and empowerment, weaving a narrative in which Black women rediscover the importance of self-love while allowing themselves to embrace love from others. Ariel's writing consistently reminds us that it's never too late to love yourself and pursue your dreams, even when the road ahead seems difficult.

If you were moved by When I Think of You, No Ordinary Love will give you all the feels. Ariel’s unique ability to craft heartfelt and inspiring stories shines through in this latest work.

I read Myah Ariel's debut book and was so excited to be able to read this ARC. I feel the book gets better with each chapter. In the beginning, I felt it was going a little slow, but I did understand why (we were building the story), and at the end I wanted more. It was so easy to fall for the MMC he was truly everything you'd want in a lead. And the FMC was amazing. I felt every emotion with Ella. I was sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated...you name it, I felt it. I loved Ella's friend group and her lawyer.

I want to know what happened with Jamie though...left me wondering.

I loved Myah Ariel’s debut novel When I Think of You, so I was so excited to read this one. I really enjoyed the feeling of this book- it had an R&B silky feel but I found the book to be slow and I wasn’t drawn to the storyline that much. I really liked how Ella’s journey of self- love but I found the slow burn between her and Miles to be a bit too slow for my liking. I feel like we don’t get alot of “celebrity love stories” so I enjoyed that aspect of it.

OMG!! I’m obsessed with this book! I even shed a tear! The story of Elladee and Miles was absolutely beautiful I didn’t even want it to end and I hope there’s a sequel!

Loved this book so much. 🥰 The MMC is a MLB player and the FMC is a pop star?! I loved the attention to detail when it came to their careers and even the bits of their individual back stories. I always appreciate when a romance can deliver more than just the relationship. I do wish we had could have replaced some flashback moments of Elliot and Ella to more moments of Ella and Miles together. The spicy bits I felt were paced well and the attraction Miles and Ella felt from the beginning was believable.

Also I really hope we get a story for Jamie and Gabe 😍😝💕

Thank you netgalley for the eARC. I will definitely need a physical trophy for my shelf 🏆