Thank you, NetGalley for this audiobook ARC.

This follows two aspiring authors Rosie and Aiden. Rosie writes romance and Aiden writes literary fiction and they both despise each other's genre while being secretly obsessed with each other.

This enemies to lover , academic romance was beautifully written. After being forced to write a book together, they slowly write their own love story together. It was really cleverly done - I love the ~untitled excerpts that were perfectly placed throughout the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed the narrators but I did feel that it was slightly longer than necessary.

4.5 rounded up to 5 :) Such an awesome debut.

Not in My Book by @katieholt
Genre: Romance & Multicultural Interest
Pub Date: December 10th, 2024

**Thank you to NetGalley, Katie Holt, and RBmedia for free audio ARC copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫

Rosie and Aiden have two things in common; they are both amazing writers and both dislike each other...or so they originally thought.

Rosie and Aiden attend the same college and have a writing workshop together. They bicker constantly. One day, though, they take it too far and risk getting kicked out of the class. Their professor, however, will overlook their outburst if they can successfully co-write a book. The problem is that Rosie is a romantic and loves writing romance, and Aiden is a realist who writes literary fiction. He doesn't believe in happily ever afters. Can these two write a compelling story, or are they doomed?

I honestly hadn't caught that this was a debut til my friend mentioned it. I never would have thought by the way the the author easily kept me engaged and wanted to continue listening. Grumpy vs. Sunshine is easily one of my favorite tropes, so I quickly fell for Aiden. He really is such a loveable guy. Sure, he's grumpy, but he has a heart of gold and does anything for those he loves. I also really enjoyed the Latin flare the author included. The narrator's smooth accent when speaking Spanish in the audio was very pleasant. The sprinkles of Peruvian culture and customs made this a very unique listen. Had me craving some tacos and burritos.

Just a warning that this might possibly make you cry. I don't cry easily from books, but Katie Holt got a few out of me with this one. Thanks again for such a sweet book ❤️

I got this book from NetGallery.

It is an enemy to lovers story.
The book is about Rosie and Aiden who both follow a writing workshop course. They can't stand each other. Aiden hates the genre romance that she is writing, she thinks that he feels better than the rest. After the umpteenth fight they have to appear before the teacher. To prevent them from being thrown out of the workshop they have to write a book together. Slowly they get to know each other better and grow closer.

I thought it was a nice book. At some points it is a bit predictable, but you still want to know how it ends. It is nice how the story merges with the book they are writing together. In the beginning I sometimes found it unclear whether it is about real life or the story they are writing. Later in the book you get used to it and it becomes more clear.

The group chat that Rosie is in with her friends is hilarious.

I thought the first sex scene was really original. Can't say much about it but you will know what I mean if you read the book. ;)

This is the first time I have listened to an audiobook. It is well and clearly narrated. Maybe it would have been better if it had been narrated by a man and a woman so that the distinction is a bit clearer. But in itself it is well mentioned who says what.

Thank you for letting me read this book. I really enjoyed it.

First of all, amazing concept! I loved the workshop, and it has me longing to join one too where I can improve my writing skills. The plot was beautifully written. Not gonna lie, it was quite predictable, but I enjoyed it nonetheless, which made the book better in my eyes.

Secondly, I absolutely loved the narrator. Frankie Corzo did a great job in not just portraying Rosie's voice, but also all the other characters interacting with her. The voice modulations, accents... god, I loved listening to her.

It was creative the way each chapter had an excerpt from Rosie and Aiden's novel. It was wonderful to read the story within the story.

I'm quite happy that I picked this ARC. If you are a romcom lover like me and have a soft spot for enemies-to-lovers romance, then do consider reading this book.

I absolutely adored this book! I listened to it on audio and fell in love with Rosie and Aiden. Aiden was the perfect amount of grumpy/smoldering and I loved Rosie’s fire. She did not hold anything back, and their banter was great. The book within the book was really good as well. I would love to read the finished product! Highly recommend for romance lovers and writers!

Thank you, Alcove Press and NetGalley for this audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This was FLAWLESS. He’s a smug aspiring literary novelist (iykyk) and she’s an aspiring romance writer, and they are tasked to write a book together. This book has everything: grumpy/sunshine, excellent banter, and spice all presented a way that makes the whole thing feel like a love letter to romance novels. I loved it.

If you love romance, or love to write, or just need something light, delicious, and super sweet, then this is your perfect next read.

I listened to this on audiobook and am pre-ordering a physical copy. I’m eager to read more from this author!

Not in My Book by Katie Holt (Audiobook)
This enemies-to-lovers, slow burn romance is set in NYC and revolves around two writers who are forced by their professor to write a novel together. Here's what stood out to me:
• The Latinx representation was well-done.
• Loved the forced proximity and the NYC at Christmas time backdrop.
• The unique premise of the story was intriguing.
• Spice Level: It was a bit too spicy for my taste.
• I didn’t enjoy the last 10% of the book because Rosie was pmo
• I requested this audiobook because Frankie Corzo narrated it. As always, they brought the story to life and did a fantastic job.
Overall, this is a great debut novel, and I will definitely check out future works by Katie Holt. Many thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
3.75 stars

Thank you NetGalley for a ALC of Not in My Book in exchange of my honest opinion.

This is an adorable debut of two rival writers who obviously are attracted to each other. They must put aside their skewed views of each other and work together.
I really enjoyed the main characters' family dynamic, relationship with friends (or lack thereof), and life responsibilities. It's good to see characters who don't live in a bubble and have a network around them, which just shows that they really live in the story.

The narration was quite good. However, I sometimes got confused when it was dialog between the characters or between the characters of the book they were writing together. It didn't detract from my understanding and following the story at all, but sometimes, it blended the characters to me. I wonder if it was on purpose or not.

Overall is a great romance that - mind you- is quite spicy. For those who like tropes, we have here rivals-to-lovers, one-bed trope (it was a very funny scene, by the way), and forced proximity.

WHAT A DELIGHT!!!!!! SO EXTREMELY HAPPY I had the chance to read this one!

First and foremost, thanks to Netgallery and Alcove Press for the ARC of Not In My Book, in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't had the best of lucks with ARCs recently, BUT oh HOW I LOVED, this one! Such a sweet story with lovable characters and a very interesting premise, because while the whole "academic rivals turned lovers" has been done a million times, I don't think I've read a book like this one, where theres a story within a story, one that is used to not only make the very stubborn main characters communicate, but also to let the reader know what the mmc is thinking and feeling without actually having his POV throughout the book. Am I making sense? maybe not, but what is important is that you give this book a chance ones it is out on December 10, 2024! It's sweet, lighthearted without feeling empty! Characters that are FLAWED, STUBBORN, but with a need to grow and make their happy ever after a reality. I truly enjoyed this one!!!! Narration was GREAT, kept me entertained and engaged with the story.

I would first like to thank NetGalley and Rbmedia for giving me the arc audiobook for this.

„Not in my book“ by Katie Holt is the love story of two Characters, Rosalinda Maxwell and Aidan Huntington. These two really cannot stand each other and are constantly fighting during their creative writing class at NYU. Eventually their teacher gets fed up with them and tells them that they have two options: get kicked out of the class or write a book together (obv they choose the writing assignment)
Writing their book should be quite difficult for them, as Rosalinda specifies in romance and Aidan exclusively writes literary fiction, however throughout the school year the two end up becoming closer and eventually falling in love.

In my opinion this was a cute book, that would probably be good as a palette cleanser. The Christmas scene was just adorable, so if you’re in the mood for that I‘d definitely recommend it.
I really liked how the unfair treatment towards romance writers and readers was portrayed, and that the characters had very understandable reasons for their behaviour (money, upbringing,…). As I am personally not a big fan of smut, this really dimished the book for me. Luckily there weren’t very many smut scenes (I believe it was only 3), but each one of them was quite long and detailed, which made me slightly uncomfortable. Please do remember, that this is only a personal preference, if you like smut I‘m sure it won‘t bother you.

This book follows Rosie and Aiden, who can't stand each other but are forced to work on a book together. They both have reservations about being in a relationship and struggle to overcome their past trauma.

The way the author develops the romance through the characters' writing is AMAZING! I couldn't get enough of them, It's such an original take!

Rosie's family and friends are funny and supportive and they add so much to the story, I felt so inmersed while reading the book!

The narrator for this audiobook was really good at portraying the banter between the two, giving each of the characters their own voice.

I can't wait to read more books by this author!

Thank you Netgalley and RB Media for the arc

Writing students who hate each other and are forced to write a book together? And it’s based in New York? Say less. I loved that Rosie’s experiences and struggles felt real - like I could actually see someone living her life.

I don’t always love audiobooks (especially romance audiobooks can be a little cringey) but I thought this one was narrated well - a little confusing with the manuscript parts at first but I figured it out after the first one. The spice in this book wasn’t really my jam but I think I would have thought the same about it if I was reading these scenes as well. I usually listen to audiobooks and podcasts at 1.25x speed and that’s what I did for this one, I’m sure 1x would be fine too though. Overall, I enjoyed this as an audiobook and would recommend but I think I would have enjoyed it the same amount reading the book as well.

I liked the writing style and I would read more from this debut author…but I just can’t get over (what I found to be) cringey spicy scenes and that’s why I would give it 3.5 out of 5 stars (I rounded up to 4). The description says “The Hating Game meets Beach Read” but I have to say it’s giving Book Lovers to me (which is my personal favorite Emily Henry book).

dnf @ 61%

this book felt way too childish and cringey to me 😭

thank you netgalley and rbmedia for providing me with an audiobook arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!!

A book about writing a book, providing reviews about said book and exerts about the book that mimic real life moments in real time? Sign me up! A book about two opposites attract authors and classmates starting as enemies forced to team up-where one is a romance connoisseur and the other thinks the genre isn’t real? Yes, please! I binge listened to Rosie and Aiden’s contemporary, open-door, enemies to lovers romance story…it was so good and enjoyable! The narrator did a great job, portraying the different characters and accents with ease. I received an eALC from the author and RB Media via NetGalley. 4.5 stars

I loved this read ( or listen, however it should be for audiobooks) 😄
First, I just finished listening to other audiobook by the same narrator so hearing her voice again made it feel super familiar. Also before she was narrating books with Latin-American characters so i really enjoyed the slips of Spanish here too.

I didn't know what to expect from the start of the book, but quickly really started enjoyed how Rosie and Aidens story was in parallel with their books storyline and how the book they were writing was helping to see eachother more than just the "romance girl and litfic guy". What truly made me kick my feet and giggle during this book were the scenes where they were google doc communicating with eachother! Honestly would have read entire book with them just chatting in google docs 😂

i think only thing i might have enjoyed was to see more Aiden's people because I assume that 20smth guy must have some friends around him, but he just had writing and strained family relationship. Like i assume that this book just was super zoomed into the romance and their collaboration plot and that's why i still rated it 5⭐️, but I think if there's more books by this author in the future, i'd want to see more support systems for both characters, not just the narrator.

Thank you RB media for this amazing audiobook! I loved this story soooo much

Rosie is a romance writer—she loves reading, writing, and living romance. Always happy and chasing her New York dream 🗽, her life takes a turn because of Aiden. Aiden, the fiction writer in her class, seems to hate romance, especially hers. He’s always critiquing her work, stern with everyone, but particularly mean to her.

Rosie decides to stand up for herself and voice her thoughts about his sad fiction. Their arguments quickly become the highlight of the class and a sort of foreplay neither Rosie nor Aiden can stop, until they’re forced to write a romance together—without a happy ending. 📚

I was super excited to start this book; I absolutely love the enemies-to-lovers trope, especially when they’re forced to work together. This book is really entertaining, and I loved how Rosie and Aiden started to communicate through their inconvenient assignment.

I appreciated that we never get Aiden’s direct POV, but we can understand him fully through the character Hunter.

The third-act breakup? I saw it coming a mile away and knew why and how it would happen, but the author executed it so perfectly that I cried. I felt so much for both Rosie and Aiden—it was just perfect. 😢

This was such a cute story! Very cute enemies to lovers story with some stubborn and feisty main characters. I liked the premise of this book a lot with how the writing of their book mixed with their own stories. A quick read with some steam. Thanks Netgalley for the audiobook ARC, the narration was well done too! Congrats to Katie Holt for a great debut novel!

Ohhhhh my gosh! Why didn’t anyone tell me that this book would make me feel this much!! 100/10 recommend this book! I wasn’t sure about the accent of the FMC when she’s walking to another character but i honestly don’t care that’s how much I loved this!!

I have just one problem with this book: Katie Holt is a debut author, so I don’t get to bring everything surrounding her for the next month. Like, how is she a debut author when this book is so fucking good?! I’m literally in awe.

This book reminds me a bit of “Beach Read’ but wholly its own & original as hell. I love the creative liberties the author takes, and I’m deeply in love with Aiden Huntington.

4.75 ⭐️

First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this audiobook. 😊

I've been wanting to read this book for a while, and I was not disappointed. The story was incredibly realistic and captivating, to the extent that I found myself unable to stop listening. 🎧 It was one of those books that had me exclaiming aloud, engaging in conversations with the characters, and urging them to take action. JUST GO ON AND KISS HER ALREADY!!!🔥

The slow-burn progression from enemies to lovers was well written, and just when I believed the happy ending had been reached, I realized that I was only halfway through the book!

Rosie and Aiden have such an intense relationship, and the only part that I did not like (and why I docked 1/4 star) is during the sex scenes when he was calling her a "good girl." I don't know, maybe it's the feminist in me, but it just feels a bit condescending and derogatory. I personally do not like being called that, but that's just me. I also thought it didn't seem to fit with the story or Aiden's personality either.

The narration as well is probably one of the best I've listened to recently. I really liked her inflections and how she made the reader actively listen.

What did others think? Did you love it as much as me!? I'm definitely going to put this on my Christmas wishlist to buy, though!

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