3.75⭐️ Beth Lundberg has always wanted to be a pilot. While doing her first ride along with George Bunsen, her brother’s best friend she hates, the engine fails and he must make an Emergency landing. When the guilt eats him alive, he offers Beth discounted flight lessons. The more time they fly, the more Beth and George start to connect. But what happens when her secret she’s keeping comes out?

I had a fun time reading this book! I thought it was super fun to read a book about an aspiring pilot and seeing flight lessons mixed into the plot. I enjoyed both George and Beth and their relationship with one another. Despite enjoying the plot and the romance, it felt like there was a certain depth to the book that was missing. I really loved P.S. I Hate You by this author, but this one while fun was lacking a bit for me. Still would recommend though!

Flight lessons, grumpy friends, potential romance. This one kept me reading late. I appreciate the opportunity to check it out!

Beth’s brother, Shawn, talks his best friend into taking her on a flight to gauge her interest in learning to fly. The problem, Beth and George hate each other. The other problem, the flight ends in an emergency landing. When George offers Beth free flight lessons to make up for it, she’s not sure how they’ll manage to be in a confined space together for so long. What comes next will have you falling in love with flying and these two!

This book had me captivated. I absolutely loved the brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers tale! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a sweet romance with an absolutely charming main man that also has some depth.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

Loved this so much. Funny, sweet, sexy and just a right amount of reflective angst. I enjoyed the romance, the heat and the conclusion for the characters. I loved the supporting characters too.

Lauren Connolly knows how to write a romance novel! Love in Plane Sight is one of my favorite books of 2025; I will definitely be re-reading it when it's released. If you loved PS: I Hate You, you are going to love Love in Plane Sight, I certainly did. Beth and George are so adorable together. I didn't want to put this book down once I started reading it.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have always loved Lauren Connolly’s writing, and P.S. I Hate You is both the first book I read by her and still my favorite. I really enjoyed this one too, however, especially because it felt so different. The dynamic between the two main characters was frustratingly adorable, and their chemistry stood out in the best way. While this story didn’t carry the same emotional intensity as P.S. I Hate You—which is a big part of why I gave that book five stars—it still offered something meaningful. I especially appreciated the thoughtful conversations around women in the aviation industry, which added depth and relevance to the story. The family dynamics were also very complex, which is another aspect I found myself enjoying.

Tropes
- Instructor x Student
- Grumpy Brother's Best Friend
- One bed trope
- Tension and spice!!!

This was such an enjoyable read. I honestly wished it was dual POV because I found myself giggling and kicking my feet wishing I was in the MMC’s POV for some of these chapters. The slow burn and tension were so fun. ONE BED? Yeah I’m going to eat it up every single time 🤭

I had mixed feelings with our FMC due to her lack of communication and confidence with her family but it was still exciting to read and experience.

♡ Grumpy brother’s best friend
♡ Instructor x student
♡ One bed
♡ Slow burn + Tension
♡ 3.5-4 🌶️ Spicyyyyy, several explicit scenes and mentions

💌 Thank you NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group and Lauren Connolly for the eARC! ♡

Wow! I had never read Lauren Connolly's work before, but after diving headfirst into “Love in Plain Sight,” I can absolutely say that her previous novels are moving to the very top of my to-be-read list!

The premise captivated me from the start, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading Beth and George’s journey. Lauren Connolly masterfully weaves together elements of realism and humor in a way that feels both genuine and refreshing. This five-star read truly has it all-rich emotional depth, swoon-worthy romantic moments, and laugh-out-loud scenes!

I wholeheartedly recommend “Love in Plain Sight”; it’s an absolute must-read! I find myself hoping that Lauren Connolly considers turning this book into a series, as I would be thrilled to see the supporting characters shine in their own stories!

Cute book but I felt like so much of its plot could have been better developed and explored more. It just felt like we hit only surface level with things. I would have loved to see more with the flying lessons as it felt like those were so minimal, but she progressed so fast in getting her pilot’s license. And that was such a huge part of the plot. When it came to the relationship, it didn’t quite feel like it was building a love story. More like a lustful attraction and then all of a sudden they’re together and in love. It felt like it was missing the emotional connection between the characters. I did really enjoy the side characters in this one. Still think this was a super cute premise for a book and it was a fast read. Just wish it had a little more depth.

This book was a fun one! Love in Plane Sight follows Beth Lundberg, a waitress struggling to make ends meet who has dreams of becoming a pilot. When she requests to join George Bunsen, her brother’s best friend and licensed pilot, on a flight, what she doesn’t expect is engine failure and George calmly landing the plane and keeping them safe (which may or may not have become her new kink). Soon after, George offers to give Beth flight lessons for free and she reluctantly agrees. As the two spend time together in the skies and on the ground, Beth quickly learns that George just might be the perfect co-pilot in life that she didn’t even know she was looking for.


I really enjoyed Lauren’s previous book, PS I Hate You, so I knew immediately that I had to read this book ASAP! I really loved the unique premise - there are not many books featuring aspiring female pilots, nevertheless romances with a female pilot lead. During all of Beth’s flights in the book, I felt like I was right there with the characters along for the ride.

I liked Beth’s relationship with her brother, Shawn (I really rooted for him with a certain other character) and found him to be so kindhearted and endearing. I also thought the banter between George and Beth was hilarious, and there were so many laugh out loud moments.

If you’re looking for a cute read coming out this fall, this is the one for you.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is the second book I’ve read by Lauren, and while I liked it, it didn’t hit as hard as the first one, P.S. I Hate You. Still, it was fun and heartwarming at times.

Definitely a four-star read. I loved the characters, but I’ll admit, I didn’t feel much chemistry between George and Beth. Also, can I just say—I wasn’t a fan of the MMC being named George? Like, it’s just not a hot person’s name. But he was sweet and a hot pilot, so I’ll give him a pass.

I really liked the side characters—Darla, Beth’s bestie, and Shawn, her brother, honestly stole the spotlight for me. I especially loved how Beth and Shawn had their own book clubs where they annotate and swap notes to review each other’s thoughts. Seriously, that was the most wholesome thing ever and I need to join one asap.

Overall, it was a fun, light read to pass the time, but the romance just wasn’t hitting for me, onto the next one!

Love in Plane Sight by Lauren Connolly

Beth and George find potential death has a tendency to put things in perspective in this erotic contemporary romance.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this book!

I loved how this story was about a woman wanting to get a pilot’s license. The story caught my attention from the very beginning and the tension and banter between Beth and George was great. The fact that they had both liked each other early on and didn’t know it made this a fun read. The setting at the flight school was also a fun part of the story. I enjoyed all the side characters and hope that Shawn and Darla get their own book.

Beth wants to be a pilot. But with her mom’s medical debt to pay off, the funds aren’t available. Until her half-brother’s best friend George offers to give her free lessons and airtime and opens the door if possibility

Cute read. Great narrators. .

Thank you NetGalley & Berkley for the ARC approval!!

The Only Exception… yeah, that sums it up! Seeing this song in the playlist was 😘

Beth & George carry more than their share for others to their own hurt. Together, especially in the sky, they learn how to share the weight with each other.

I may need to start a new book club- War, anyone?

⭐️ 5/5 | 🌶️ 3/5
First person POV, single narrative
Linear timeline
FMC: Beth Lundberg MMC: George Bunsen
MF Romance
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Adventure

I absolutely adored Love in Plane Sight. I thought this was such a fun idea for a plot and unique trope.
Beth Lundberg is stuck juggling mounting medical debt and a rocky relationship with her brother, but she’s finally doing something for herself—learning how to fly! She just didn’t expect her instructor to be her brother’s best friend and longtime nemesis, George Bunsen.

From their first crash-meets-cute moment, the tension is immediate and electric. The flying scenes are some of my favorites! Equal parts thrilling, emotional, and loaded with chemistry. You can feel their connection building with every lesson, every challenge, every look.

Beth is such a relatable and determined lead. She’s trying so hard to take control of her life and pursue her dream, and I was rooting for her the entire time. George might be a grump on the outside, but underneath all that, he’s layered, sweet, and totally swoony once the walls start coming down. I enjoyed the deep character development she had, especially with her relationships with her mom, friends, and coworkers.

The spice level is just right. Definitely hot, but always emotionally grounded. I really appreciated that the romance didn’t overpower the story, but instead, added depth to both of their personal growth arcs.

This book gave me everything I love in a romance: slow burn tension, character-driven conflict, swoony moments, and an ending that felt earned. Love in Plane Sight hit every emotional beat for me, and I’ll absolutely be reading more from Lauren Connolly.

Thank you Berkley Publishing Group for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own!

This was a fun quick read and am glad I was given the opportunity to read this ARC.

Initially I was hesitant when I first started reading as I was not sure where the story was going initially, but am glad I stuck with it. I had originally thought the cover of this book was cute and have been doing some traveling for work, so I thought this would be a quick, easy read and it definitely was!
The banter between George and Beth was such fun and while I do not believe it was quite "enemies to lovers," it was definitely grumpy brother's friend to lovers.
Beth wants to be a pilot and her brother's friend, George, assists her. While the story starts with George and Beth flying and having engine problems, it turns into a quick read about a cute rom-com.
The side characters of Darla, Beth's best friend, and Shawn, her brother definitely helped add to the story! Beth and Shawn have such a cute brother-sister relationship and you can tell that he is very much protective of his sister in just the relationship that they have together.

I really enjoy Cara’s writing it’s fresh and funny with a lot of emotions and hard subjects. The struggling about the finance was the main plot and was done very well, with the consequences that can happen to your family when you are lying to them to protect them. The relationship was sweet but a bit fast to my liking, I’m trying to not compare it to Lenny and miles. It was still a good book and it’s the second these year of Cara that I’m getting and enjoying, she might turn into an auto buy author for me !!

Okay I still can not believe I finally got a Berkley arc. Knock me over with a feather!!! This book was one of my most anticipated books of the year because PS I hate you was one of my favorite reads last year!
This book did NOT disappoint. It had enemies to lovers, second chance and a bad*** pilot. And forces proximity to tie it up in a perfect little bow! I loved this book so much. Beth and George will live rent free in my head forever

3.5/5

I was so excited for this book because I loved PS I Hate You.
However, this book fell short for me. I didn’t connect with Beth, the main character. Her lack of communication skills annoyed me. I rooted for her but also wanted to yell at her to speak up. Shawn and Darla are great side characters and I found myself being more entertained by them. The flying parts and Beth learning to be a pilot were the best parts of this book. The male main character, George was fun to learn about especially that he’s not who you think he is.