Some People Get Meet-Cutes. Nora Gets a Tornado and a Movie Star.

There’s something about 37 Questions by June Kaye that just works. Maybe it’s the forced proximity of a tornado warning. Maybe it’s the fact that Nora, who’s had the kind of week that requires wine and isolation, opens her door to a ridiculously attractive British guy with a secret. Or maybe it’s the way a random magazine quiz turns into the kind of raw, stay-up-all-night-talking connection that feels almost too good to be real.

Nora is sharp, a little cynical, and so over making bad choices—so of course, the universe hands her Aiden, a man who is both charmingly self-deprecating and very much not a regular guy. He’s famous. She doesn’t know that. He kind of loves that she doesn’t know that. Cue the tension.

The banter? A+. The chemistry? Immediate. But what really gets you is how June Kaye turns a single night into something that matters. The writing is witty and cinematic, full of little moments that sneak up on you and make you feel. Fans of Notting Hill and Before Sunrise will eat this up—the slow-burn intensity, the pull of two people who probably shouldn’t fall this fast but do anyway.

Basically, if you love forced proximity, late-night confessions, and a romance that makes you ache in the best way—read this.

*Thanks to NetGalley, June Kaye and 8th Note Press for the ARC. This is a honest review*

I liked this book overall, but I only gave 3.5 stars bc of the very fast rhythm of events. I loved the initial situation: stuck together with a handsome celebrity (but Nora doesn’t know it at the beginning, what a pityyy😂😂), a normal person begins a game with him, the 36 questions. If you go through all of them, you will fall in love.
I loved how deep they were, it was a clever and original escamotage to make them bond and it personally made me think a loto bc I don’t know if anyone would fall in love with me by the answers😂
The problem is that I don’t think it can be enough for really falling in love, but just a start, so this felt a bit…weird and unreal.
For the rest, I think that giving stress to this psychological and emotional part more than the physical one, this idea of falling in love with someone not for his/her appearance but for who they are and their interiority was really something good, and important in a society where we all are too concentrated on how we look.
However, I think that the potential is great and the reading was really fast paced. I also liked the writing style, so it’s a yes for me!

DNF at 28%

I love the premise of the story but I find myself losing interest in it, mostly because it seems kind of repetitive. I thought the writing was fine. The characters are fine as well, though there are a bit of cringy moments.

I thought the dialogue was cringy and unlikely between the characters; it just felt off and unbelievable. Due to this, I wasn’t a fan of the story. I also had difficulty dealing with the pacing.

37 Questions by June Kaye is a heartwarming, quirky romance that blends charm, humor, and unexpected connections into a delightful debut. Fans of Notting Hill and Before Sunrise will find themselves swept away by this story of two unlikely people finding love during a storm—both literal and emotional.

Nora is stuck in a corporate job that’s draining her spirit and dealing with the fallout of a regrettable one-night stand with a colleague who turns out to have a girlfriend. Just as she’s preparing to weather the storm with wine and a good book, a surprise guest shows up at her door. Enter Aiden, a handsome British man who is trying to escape the constant spotlight after starring in a string of successful movies. Nora, blissfully unaware of his celebrity status, reluctantly agrees to let him shelter from the storm, and what begins as a simple act of kindness turns into an evening of deep conversation, emotional revelations, and undeniable chemistry.

The true heart of 37 Questions lies in the quirky, yet meaningful moments that Nora and Aiden share as they answer a magazine quiz together. What starts as a lighthearted distraction soon turns into a night of raw honesty, vulnerable moments, and the development of a connection that feels destined. Their chemistry is palpable, and the blend of humor and heartfelt discussion makes their journey a joy to read.

However, as the storm clears, Aiden’s true identity is bound to come out—and the question remains: can their connection survive the revelation of who he really is?

With its relatable characters, clever writing, and sweet romance, 37 Questions is a fresh and captivating story about love, self-discovery, and the chance encounters that can change everything. A perfect read for anyone looking for a feel-good, swoon-worthy romance with depth and heart.

This is such an interesting premise and something different from the usual romcoms. The magazine quiz bringing two strangers together was quite interesting.

I liked the characters and their perspectives to bring the story together. Was a light fun read that was enjoyable.

Thank you 8th Note Press and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

I had high hopes for 37 Questions given the truly captivating and unique premise. Unfortunately, the book did not live up to those hopes for me. 37 Questions involves two strangers discussing personal questions found in a magazine, which inherently makes the dialogue between characters vital to the story. The reason the book fell flat for me was because the (oh so vital) dialogue was somewhat blunt and unbelievable. It felt like reading a bullet-point summary of a conversation instead of two people actually having a conversation. Similarly, instead of showing a relationship being formed, the book was filled with “I’m feeling close to this person” type commentary, as if trying to convince the audience without sufficient proof. This all may sound a bit harsh and the truth is that I still read every word, the book just missed the mark for me overall.

Thank you to NetGalley and 8th Note Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I initially requested this book based on the aesthetic cover and premise which sounded great.

Unfortunately, I couldn't finish this book and ended my reading at 35%.

My main issue with this book was the dialogue. It was stilted, clunky, and didn't flow, which is rather difficult considering the majority of what I read was all dialogue. I also had issues with how the male lead spoke, it was inconsistent, flipping between formal, regency style to modern slang. I found him to be a combination of English stereotypes and cliches which, for me, was grating.

I'm sure someone would love this book, unfortunately, it wasn't for me.

The story of Nora and Aiden. I liked at it was told from both points of view and the pace of the book. I would have liked more of an epilogue though.

37 Questions by June Kaye

Nora is an independent woman who has some deep seated childhood issues she has clearly not fully dealt with. I get it, but if she's been in therapy for so long you'd think maybe she have worked through the abandonment and daddy issues. Anyhow, she was hard to really get warm and fuzzy towards her. So it made the story plod along at a snails pace.
Aiden on the other hand came off as quirky and endearing. Yes he made mistakes, but in response to his interactions I get why he was stalling. Yet, still the connection felt to strong to quickly. But the questions in the article were fun and based on real research, so that was an interesting plot for a book.

First I want to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.
37 questions was a fun read. While I'm personally giving it a lower rating, that doesn't mean it's a bad book, I just don't believe I was the best target audience for this book. Overall, it was a very typical rom-com type of book & I could see many enjoying it, it just wasn't the right kind of book for me.

cute and fun, i would read more from thhis author thank you netgalley and the publisher for this earc

At the beginning of 37 questions, I was loving it. But then by chapter 15, I couldn’t wait for it to be over. I think I don’t like super long scenes in books and I didn’t know until I read this book. I hope there is a trigger warning in the finish version. Overall, this just wasn’t for me once the meet cute was over. Also, who is building a fire in fireplace when there are near-tornado level winds? That’s how house fires happen.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.

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I loved the premise of this story - 37 questions to fall in love. Lucy's emotional is raw and difficult. There were times I wanted to champion her and others I struggled with her decisions.

Though some of the book felt repetitive and some characters were underdeveloped, the book is a thoughtful read but with room for improvement.

Thanks to NetGalley and 8th Note Press for the ARC! Opinons are my own

First and foremost thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review. All thoughts are my own!

I really enjoyed the premise of this story, there were times I felt a real connection to the characters and other times I really wanted to give them a piece of my mind. Lol There were times I felt that Nora really needed to take a long hard look in the mirror. Overall this was a vey enjoyable and quick read. I love the idea of really getting to know someone on a deeper level in an era where that does not happen often enough.

This was such a cute story between Nora and Aiden. The story is centered around two strangers meeting by chance and having to take shelter during a tornado warning. Aiden just happens to be a famous actor, but Nora has no idea who he is. What follows is their journey getting to know each other while taking shelter, using a questionnaire from a magazine. These questions are supposed to make you fall in love with your partner who’s answering with you.

Aiden may be an actor, but he’s down to earth and shy, so he relishes the idea that Nora might get to know him as a person instead of his famous persona. Nora, however, has trust issues stemming from some childhood trauma. Their growth as characters allowed us as readers to really get to know them, while they also got to know each other.

This cute love story features a dual POV and almost insta-love. But the authors do a great job of making it feel authentic. Highly recommend this book.

Loved the premise - Aidan is a famous actor taking shelter from a storm which grounds his plane in his childhood friend's tenant Nora who has no idea who he is. To pass the time they answer 37 questions that a magazine article.

For a shortish book I found this book really plodded along slowly. Every time I picked it up I just found myself skimming through and then putting it back down. The big thing for me was the insta-lust gave the game away too early instead of letting them develop the chemistry from being utter strangers. You could tell it was written by a non-British author so Aidan came off as a cliche idea of a British person. The third act drama also felt like it was shoehorned and frankly I just I couldn't buy they fell in love with each other that quickly.

Thanks to 8th Note Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
This book has a wonderful premise (two strangers forced to shelter from a storm together) that lends itself to rely heavily on dialogue. This may have increased my expectations and picture something along the lines of the Before movie series. Unfortunately, the dialogue rarely felt natural or engaging. There were many references to Disney, Star Wars, & Beatles that took me out of the experience. Also, the attempt at creating depth felt like trauma dumping rather.
However, I can see this being enjoyed by other readers and I look forward to seeing what this author duo bring out in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and 8th Note Press, for an eArc in exchange for an honest review

Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me and I'm so sad because the premise sounded very promising. I ended up DNFing at around 30%.

My main issue has been the straight horniness from both characters from the very beginning. It fell flat, superficial, and difficult to connect with. I expected it to be more of a wholesome read, and where the attraction between the two main characters grew as they started to know each other better from talking and going through the quiz.

Another thing that has bothered me is how stereotypical Aiden is written as an English man - it keeps remarking things that we associate with British people, but it feels forced.

3.5 stars
This is a fun, entertaining read. Aiden and Nora are interesting, complex, wounded, strong, intriguing, entertaining characters. The path to their HEA is not smooth but is entertaining to read. I enjoyed the growth in the characters from where they are at the start of the story to where they end up. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. The story is easy to read and get into.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.