Cute novel and it has a sensual appeal. It was a fun read for me. I enjoyed reading it and it was an interesting story of second chances in love. I had a good time reading it and it was good for me.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing this read!

I’m gonna try and not spoil much, but this book is really bad so it may all come out. so spoiler warning.

i had highs hopes that got very let down. i liked the concept of the novel, but it felt like a rip off of the hot ones show. also Eva, the fmc, is very insufferable. i can’t stand that her entire personality is the fact she’s never had a good sex experience, but has an entire podcast to talk about sex.

and don’t even get me started with Rylie, the mmc. he hurt Eva way back in college and one of his excuses was because he was sorta gay. the other excuse is acceptable and understandable.

also Eva’s entire “trauma” of being ghosted by a guy she went on like two dates with then had a one night stand with is really dumb. like it was almost a decade ago when it happened. it wasn’t even like they were together or had a any sort of relationship either. there’s literally no substantial reason for her to act all sad and gloomy about love and be all reserved in relationships.

the reason i gave it 2 stars was due to the conflict of her job. i liked the resolution at the end and how everything worked out.

I noticed a few writing issues where sentences wouldn’t make sense or there was a missing comma. i’m a stickler on grammatical issues.

I also want to hate on the excessive sex scenes. it’s not necessary and i hated every second of it. one is okay, but for 3 chapters straight, no. and their sex scenes weren’t built up very well. they argued for a full chapter and Eva ran away. then decided “hey let’s show up to his apartment and screw him!”

the excessive use of lgbtq+ feels very forced. EVERY character was a part of this and made a big show of it. while i have no issues with it, it just felt like the author was forcing it down my throat.

i very much wished the whole childhood trauma would’ve been touched more for Eva. it seemed important at the beginning then it was like it never existed.

be forewarned before purchasing or reading this book. i have no prior experience with this author, although i’ve not heard the best reviews.

Eva is a sassy aspiring/floundering journalist who uses a cold exterior to hide her insecurities. Rylie is a past flame who treated her badly because of his own struggles.

I wanted to love this book, but unfortunately, I only just liked it. It was fine. The characters were fine, but I kept wanting there to be MORE. I wanted more about Sausage Talk, it felt like that was unexplored (and I love Chicken Shop Date, so I wanted that to feature more prominently). It kind of felt like the author was trying to do too much, and nothing was fully explored. I would recommend it as an easy read, but it's not particularly anything that would stick with me for the long term.

RYLIE COOPER <33333

That’s it, that’s the review.

No, but seriously, I loved Rylie. He is every person’s dream bf: kind, willing to admit fault and pursue growth, gentle, loving, encouraging, affectionate. I love him and his love for Eva.

This book may not have been my favorite of Eddings’ that I’ve read but Rylie is my top MMC of hers and I related a lot to Eva’s struggles of finding her place and believing herself worthy to exist in it.

This was not my cup of tea. I honestly didn’t finish it because I didn’t care for any of the characters. They weren’t relatable to me in any way and it was too hard for me to connect to the storyline. I heard a lot of good things, so I’m guessing it’s just my preference!

The banter between the two main characters, Cooper & Eva, was good - for the most part.
I had a hard time connecting with the FMC, in fact, I found the character to be a bit mean.
I do like a good enemies to lovers romance, but I really struggled with this one.
Plot is structured well and the pace is right.
Characters were developed.
SOOOOOO much pop culture.
Workplace drama.
I think it was that I couldn't connect with the book.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for a review!

Wow okay I loved this book so much!! Eva and Rylie’s chemistry was so good. I loved that Rylie never tried to change Eva and always showed up for her. I loved that Eva pushed herself to become more emotionally healthy. Basically this book is a 10/10 & I have no notes!!!

This was a fun and quirky read with plenty of sharp banter and over-the-top moments. The writing is witty, the concept is unique, and the characters definitely have chemistry. At times it felt a little too chaotic or forced, but it still managed to be entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt in a few spots.

It’s not a new favorite, but it was an enjoyable ride—especially if you’re in the mood for something a bit offbeat with second-chance vibes and some light social commentary thrown in.

This was just and okay read for me, It was funny and the bamter was okay but something was just not clicking in the chemistry between the characters , it felt as though they were not even meant to be written together. Overall it was.a great honour to receive this arc from netgalley. The opinions are all mine .

A second chance, enemies to lovers that takes place over two internet talk shows, count me in.

Eva and Rylie went on some dates in college that left a lot to be desired, 6 years later she called him out for it on the internet and she agrees to give him a second chance on both of their talk shows. How will it play out?

I think there is a lot of great about this book, Rylie is a great character, he will make you communicate no matter what and he’ll keep you safe.

Eva as a character is a little bit harder for me to swallow, I don’t know I just felt annoyed by her lack of communication and every time she should talk she just attacks Rylie with kisses.

I think that overall this book is fun, I like the idea of everything, I just wish that maybe there was a little more resolution with the podcast.

This was my first Mazey Eddings book but I am incredibly grateful to have gotten the opportunity to read this.

3.75✨
This was such a fun plot! It felt unique to me in the storyline, the characters & their personalities, and the progression of the whole series of events. We love a secure man who worked on growth to communicate his thoughts & feelings👏. I also loved seeing some growth in how our fmc learns to stand up for herself🫶🏼.

There were a couple parts of this that I didn’t enjoy and found those moments taking me out of story at several points. I’m super super sorry, but I didn’t love his nickname for her🙈. And while I love banter and grumpy (yet flirtatious) comments, I felt like she said several things to him that breached the line of just being mean. Maybe I can get over this in fantasy books where we are at war and kingdoms are in jeopardy, but I think I’m learning I don’t enjoy that in a contemporary romance.

I still had a good time and I’d recommend this book to anyone interested!

Another brilliant book from Mazey Eddings. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Eva and Rylie in this one - many laugh-out-loud moments to enjoy. Eva's meanness wasn't off-putting for me, because I think it felt so clear to me that it's a defense mechanism. I loved watching her learn how to trust and grow alongside Rylie. Overall, this was a cute and fluffy read that was precisely what I wanted to read and needed to read!

This was so fun! It was giving Andrew Garfield on that one show online called chicken shop something? It made me giggle a million times & I was swooning over our main characters, definitely recommend for a fun summer read!

3.5 stars.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a new-to-me author, but when I read the synopsis (not to mention the cover), I knew I wanted to check out this story.

It follows Eva Kitt, a black cat if there ever was one, who is the host of Sausage Talk, a show filmed in a basement where she rubs elbows with B-list celebrities if she’s lucky all while consuming copious amounts of hot dogs. It’s a far cry from where she wants to be, looking for assignments that are a bit more hard-hitting and can better showcase her journalistic capabilities. On the flip side, we have Rylie Cooper, the goldenest of golden retrievers, who has a widely successful podcast. He also shared a handful of dates and couple of minutes of “wham, bam, thank-you-ma’am” with Eva back in college. So what happened after copious amounts of alcohol and some scrolling on the internet late at night? Eva posts a video lambasting Cooper about his sub-par performance and his ultimate ghosting of her six years prior. She would’ve never guessed it would have gone viral, or that her employers would want to capitalize off of it by making her interview Rylie. Rylie has plans of his own, using this second chance to get redemption and right some wrongs. It doesn’t take all that long for things to go from just for show to playing for keeps.

For the most part, I enjoyed this. I know for some, Eva’s sometimes harsh demeanor will be off-putting, but as I read, I reminded myself to give her some grace. As she shared some of her upbringing, some of the issues that plague her and add to her insecurities, I found myself trying to look past her defense mechanisms in very much the same way that Rylie does. He almost relishes the abuse at times, which sometimes felt strange, but at his core, he seems very kind and understanding, so I got it. In this regard, they complemented each other well.

Rylie was just so sweet at times, it was almost like, is he for real? But him showing his vulnerable side in couples therapy and then afterward, big swoon. The way he had the capability to just shut Eva down without invalidating her feelings? Loved it.

I found their chemistry to be really great once they could cut through all the BS and stop the faking. And the spice? Ooh-wee. That was one area they were definitely not lacking in speaking the same language. He definitely got his redemption arc there.

Also, the secondary characters added a nice bit of color without overshadowing the protagonists. Loved how they had Eva’s back through all the toxic workplace nonsense.

All-in-all, though it took me some time to really get into the story, I liked seeing them reconnect.

This book is such a mix of delight, laughs and also introspection. It certainly started off interesting enough — viral video lands hot dog talk show host back with a reformed toxic ex who jilted her way back when — but what was really the heart of the book are the characters that Mazey brought to life.

Neither Eva nor Cooper profess to have been perfect, and both grappled with their own serious issues, and I thought this was where Mazey really succeeded. I cared more for the characters, saw myself more in Eva that I had cared to admit, felt the thaw towards the suspiciously charming Cooper, and, truly, hats off to the focus of communication on (re)building a relationship. And for the feral ones amongst us, Cooper is not shy with his praise either.

A second chance romance without putting me through the wringer but also leaving me wanting to wrap the couple up in a huge hug? Truly a devil and the baby girl pairing for the books.

Omfgosh, I absolutely loved this book. I was expecting to enjoy this book since I was in the mood for a romcom, and this did not disappoint. I loved the heart and humour woven together in this story. I fell in love with our main characters so much, they felt so real and relatable. Our main characters struggled with real life mental health issues that I felt were dealt with so much consideration. I think that a lot of romcoms can be repetitive with characters or story but this one felt really different. Both main characters had very unique personalities and problems that each worked through. It felt very relatable and healing in a way. I honestly can't wait to get a physical copy to reread for comfort in the future. I can't wait to recommend this one people.

Thank you to @netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me the E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.
Eva Kitt wants more in life; she feels stuck in her talk show that feels stagnant and with new management, she feels like she is going nowhere. After a drunk video message ends up going viral, she ends up crossing paths with her nemesis that haunts her; Rylie Cooper. Rylie has a successful vlog that Eva's company wants to crossover with. Eva now has to face her demons from her past head on.....but as she faces those demons, she may find what she needs is right in front of her.
I really enjoyed this book! I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good rom com with witty banter!

Not for me. DNF at 27%. I tried. I laughed a few times. Eva comes off as a snotty mean girl and it’s just too much. Maybe she settles and gets better, but I just can’t keep going. Maybe I’ll try again in the future.

This was an ARC from NetGalley.

This was a cute story. The banter between Cooper and Eva was good. The plot of them being in either the podcast or reporting world was funny and relatable to current times. The reading was fast paced and kept your interest.

I think Eva was a little mean. Black cat indeed. And the nicknames they used for each other fell flat for me. Cooper seemed a little aloof about hurting her feelings. By the end of the book I was not convinced these two should be together.

Have you every wished something like Chicken Shop Date was made into a witty, steamy, heartfelt rom-com book? Super specific but look no further!! When I first heard of the concept of this book and saw the cover, I knew I'd be reading it, and after receiving an ARC, it did not disappoint! We follow Eva and Rylie, who have tumultuous history from college, and reunite years later on Eva's show "Sausage Talk" where she delivers dry, uninterested jabs at her guests, Rylie Cooper being the newest victim. After their interview goes viral, Rylie proposes an idea: Take Eva on several dates to draw out this content for both of their online presence, but also so he can make things up to her. Eva is headstrong and work-oriented, and Rylie is hopelessly into her, regardless of her chilly exterior and instinct to push him away.

I loved getting to follow along in the growth that Eva's character experiences, and how Rylie sticks with her, even when she tries her hardest to push away. The writing in this book had me laughing out loud, and I thought the pop culture references were current and added a fun element to the book. This can sometimes take me out of a book, but I thought it was very complimentary to this story. This book is great if you love groveling, pining, he falls HARD, pop culture references, pet names, lovers to not lovers to friends to lovers, and a super headstrong/stubborn FMC with a patient MMC, this book is for you!