So phenomenal and incredibly adorable, Ashley Herring Blake has mastered the formula for tooth rot romance. It’s actually so unbearably cute I caught myself giggling and kicking my feet. Ramona and Dylan yearn like no other.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read this book early!

Do you love bisexual women, daddy/mommy issues, nepo babies with emotional baggage, cool little sisters, small town romance, flipping people off in helicopters, movie stars, dildos with names, mushrooms that look like brains, and/or second chances at childhood crushes? Then Dream On, Ramona Riley will be the perfect book for you.

I requested this book with hope of truly loving it, as Blake has released some books I adored and books I did not much care for. And ultimately, it was fine. It didn’t change my life, but I didn’t hate it either. Good enough that I definitely will consider it whenever anyone needs a recommendation for a sapphic love story though.

I did really enjoy Dylan and Ramona’s story and the journeys they went on individually. The parental trauma between these two was A LOT and seeing them come to terms with and work through it was so satisfying. They both had such interesting family dynamics and baggage to work through that I found myself caring more about their individual development than the love story.

That being said, I am still so excited for Ramona’s best friend April’s book. I really loved her from her appearance in this book and I cannot wait to read her story.

Thank you again for letting me meet Dylan and Ramona early. I cannot wait for more people to get to know them!

Really enjoyed this book! A fun romcom with heart, humor, and heat. The writing carries emotional depth and her writing has grown from book to book. A beautiful sapphic romance and I’m already anticipating Blake’s next!

Ashley Herring Blake you angel <3 This was SO LOVELY and sexy!!!! Cannot wait for the next one in this series

A good small-town summer romance. Huge kudos for the bisexuality rep. I’ve read some of Blake’s other work, and this feels in-line in terms of writing style, including the spice.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

I'm never not impressed with Ashley Herring Blake, who gifts gifts to queer readers with her books. These are lovely, and swoony, and what queer readers deserve. Bravo.

Well, the best part of this book, for me, was seeing my beloved Iris Kelly again! And in such a good and successful place in her life! Love you forever, Iris!

Our new couple — an actress with a tough past and a history of tabloid shenanigans, and the super responsible small town girl who hasn’t had a chance to spread her wings — were very cute. I especially loved the flashbacks to their original meeting when they were teens. The modern day narrative wasn’t quite as compelling to me, though I’ll admit I’m a real stickler for having conversations about kink before sliding the word “slut” into the middle of your first time having sex, so that did take me out of it a bit.

I’ll definitely read more in this universe. I’ll read everything Ashley Herring Blake writes, in fact. All her books don’t need to be as perfect for me, personally, as the Bright Falls series was for me to appreciate them!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read this book and provide an honest review.

Dream On, Ramona Riley is filled with big, messy emotions, characters learning how to love and believe in themselves, and a love given a second chance in the sweetest way. I adored the small town comfort and the big dreams of every single character Ashley Herring Blake gifted us with in this one. There's a reason she's one of my favorite romance authors of all time and this just reminded me again. Her stand alone books are good, but I'm so excited for another series - I can't wait to read April's story next!

I enjoyed this book being set in the same universe as the Bright Falls series however it doesn’t have the same charm of that series. There was so much miscommunication between the characters it drew away from the story. The last quarter of the book was better and helped to boost it in my opinion.

Two bisexual characters who met once as kids fall for each other again. This one...wasn't my favorite. I liked the introduction of a new small town, but I just didn't love the story line.

Loved this one. Lots of realistic human emotional depth here, as well as great LGBTQIA+ representation. Will definitely recommend to other readers.

This was such a delightful read! Ramona and Dylan were great protagonists and I loved seeing how their relationship developed. Ashley Herring Blake is incredible at creating a world that feels so lived in, cozy, and full of compelling characters and I’m excited to see how this series progresses! There was great character growth in this book and the perfect amount of spice. This will be a great read for the summer!

AHB doesn’t miss and I loved this just as much as her precious books, especially the Iris/movie plot tie in.

I think the romance between Ramona and Dylan was hard won. They both struggled to believe they deserved happiness, and they struggled to communicate. But when they came together? UTTER PERFECTION.

Also obsessed with April and I’m SAT for her story.

3.5 I think for now?? It was so cute and I really enjoyed I just didn’t love the conflict and also *message sent in invisible ink* Dylan.

But so cute. And so queer. And just so 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘the smut was absolutely jaw dropping so good. And I thought Ramona was a sweetie with such a big heart. And thank you Berkley for the arc my sweet angel honeys I’m so happy I picked this back up💘💘💘💘💘

After being disappointed by the authors last book this one was refreshing. There were some cringey parts and it took me longer to start to believe the main characters romantic connection. Sex scenes are usually not for me but these ones were especially not for me. They’ll find their audience though. The good parts of this book were the character growth individually and the ending for me.

3.5 stars.
Dream On, Ramona Riley was very cute and had me kicking and giggling at times however there were certain parts of the book that dragged for me and as a result the book didn't quite live up to my expectations. I always will love Ashley Herring Blake's writing however and I look forward to reading her next book.

Ramona Riley is a waitress who once dreamed of being a costume designer, until she had to quit school and move back home to care for her younger sister. Dylan Monroe is an actor with image problems and a lot of unresolved childhood trauma. When Dylan's first rom-com role is set to film in the diner where Ramona works, sparks fly--but are their worlds too different to make a relationship work?

While the conflict of the plot is occasionally overblown (and could be resolved with a simple conversation), the chemistry between the two leads makes Dream On, Ramona Riley a fun and sexy read from the start to finish. Blake's deftness with character development and emotional resonance is on full display in her latest.

I'm wondering if I just don't enjoy AHB books or if her type of romance isn't for me. I unfortunately found this to be tedious and impossible to get into, heaped with silly miscommunications and an inexplicable childhood sweethearts hook that didn't feel at all earned or necessary. I'm sure AHB fans will enjoy themselves nonetheless, but this wasn't my cup of tea at all.

This story truly resonates with anyone who's ever had to put their dreams on hold. Ramona Riley, once a promising art student, had to abandon her Hollywood aspirations to support her family in Clover Lake. What I love most about this book is how it explores the themes of rediscovery and the courage to chase your dreams, no matter how long they've been on the back burner. The chemistry between Ramona and Dylan is palpable, and their journey from rekindling an old flame to facing the reality of their aspirations is both heartwarming and realistic. The backdrop of small-town charm adds an extra layer of coziness to the story, making it a delightful read from start to finish.

If you've ever felt stuck or wondered 'what if,' this book is an inspiring reminder that it's never too late to reignite your passions and find love in unexpected places.

ramona and dylan were everything!!! i am a huge sucker for when life throws the MCs back in each others orbit and this was just *chefs kiss*.

the only issue i had with this book was the miscommunication. it is one of my least favorite tropes and after awhile it just gets to a point where enough is enough. thankfully right when i was starting to hit that point things looked up lol.

lastly the spice…. hot hot hot 🤭

this was my first book of ashley’s and i cant wait to go give the others a try!!