I loved this slow burn romance. Nadia's journey is one that anyone can relate to, but especially those living with a chronic illness. she's set up by her Dr. with a relative of his, a famous actor as it turns out, Marco. She takes the opportunity, because really what does she have to lose, and finds herself in a whirl wind romance.

The characters were well developed and it was wonderful to see how Nadia navigated through her diagnosis and back to finding herself. I would check the TW if you have any concerns about the content as it does dive deep into what it's like to have a chronic illness.

Thank you Harper Audio and Avon Books for my gifted copy. All opinions are my own.

This novel follows Nadia as she lives a lowkey lifestyle with her lupus diagnosis, just trying to live through it—that is until her doctor sets her up on a blind date with a relative, who turns out to be a famous actor, Marco. She doesn’t expect to have anything to lose, so she loses herself on the date. What she doesn’t expect is to like him so much or for him to propose that they date for a whole month before he leaves their little town to return to his reality. Nadia decides to be a new person, free of her lupus and daily struggles with him and see what fun can be had in one month. What they don’t expect is what will happen by the end of it all.

Things I loved:
- the characters are unapologetically themselves, so bold and real.
- the plot is fun and sad and the relationships build that even more so. The development is gripping and engaging from start to finish.
- this feels real and refreshing!
- gives how to lose a guy in ten days mixed with the fault in our stars vibes!

Thank you Harper Audio and Avon Books for my gifted copies. All opinions are my own.

As soon as I read the synopsis for 32 Days in May, I knew I had to read it. As an individual with a chronic illness, I saw parts of myself and my experience in Nadia’s journey. I can so relate to not wanting to tell someone you’re sick (or to even accept that you are.)

Her relationship with Marco was such a delightful whirlwind. I loved seeing their adventures and how it really brought Nadia back to herself after such a surprising diagnosis. The ending was a little hard to read and I recommend checking TW if chronic illnesses are something you relate to. I also really enjoyed all of the mentions of the Jersey Shore.

I really enjoyed 32 Days in May!

This book is the perfect summer read. It has romance, but there’s so much more to the book than that. It’s hard not to love Nadia and all her woe is me. But being diagnosed with lupus was definitely a blow for her. And Marco, a washed up actor. Who isn’t your typical Hollywood playboy, is a perfect fit for Nadia as she tries to get out of her slump of feeling sorry for herself. In 32 days we watch as these two become closer and find their true selves with each other. It’s a beautiful friendship and love story equipped with humor along the way as well.

I highly recommend this book and I give it 4 stars!

***Thank you Netgalley and Harper Audio Adult for an ARC copy***

This book focuses on a woman who receives the shocking diagnosis of lupus. Nadia decides to return to a place that holds many beautiful memories - a small town on the Jersey shore. Nadia begins to date a handsome, fun man, Marco, who is also a former TV star. However, Nadia fights her developing feelings for this man, who is clueless about her medical condition. Does Nadia give in and fall in love with Mr. Perfect? That's for me to know and you to find out. The narration was top-notch.

I love this start to finish. The narration for Nadia was so strong. She captured the Italian American esthetic perfectly. I loved the angle of Marco being a washed up celebrity. That was a nice change from the celebrity romance trope. I learned a lot about lupus and the representation of the disease was done well and with grace. Even with heavier topics the romance shown bright, I highly enjoyed this!

About a week ago I was offered an early read of 32 Days in May by Betty Corrello and maybe it was the beachy vibe, maybe it was the Jersey setting (yea, probably most definitely this) but I devoured it in a day.


This isn’t your typical beach read but it should definitely be your next one if you like


Jersey shore vibes (not Snooki and the gang, but definitely if you live in PA/NJ and grew up going down the shore you will get it)
Messy but real characters with real problems
Found family
Fake Dating




Nadia, navigating life after a lupus diagnosis, and Marco, a former actor trying to rebuild himself. They agree to date for just one month–no strings attached–it’s a sweet escape, until their chemistry forces them closer, and Nadia struggles with how to continue to keep her diagnosis to herself, or trust someone new.


This was not your typical sugary sweet romance. I loved how the characters were ones I would want in my own life, so endearing to me I can’t wait to check out Corrello’s previous book, Summertime Punchline.


Extra thanks to the publisher for including the bonus audiobook with this package, I had a rough past week myself and probably would not have been able to read this by pub date without it. The narration was fantastic, and Joy Nash nailed the characters. I felt the accents (or maybe just lilts/regional dialects?) were spot on, when appropriate.

After losing her job and receiving a life-altering chronic illness diagnosis, Nadia retreats to the Jersey shore to figure out what comes next. Enter Marco, her doctor’s hot cousin she was set up with. After one wild night, the two agree to a “Sweet November” style deal: one month of dating, no expectations.

Joy Nash nailed Jersey girl energy. Think Italian American sass with perfectly timed delivery and wisecracks that had me laughing out loud. She brings Nadia to life in the best way.

This book is funny, tender, and a little bit messy (in a good way!). Nadia’s journey toward accepting her diagnosis and redefining herself is a beautiful and emotional story. Adding her no strings fun with Marco on top of it made this one a delight to read. This book is filled with banter, sarcasm, and friends busting each other’s chops. And woven throughout all that snark is tension and tender marshmallow gooeyness that makes for a perfect combination.

Thank you HarperAudio for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Ugh! This was such a sweet story. Joy Nash did an excellent job with narration. Marco and his New York accent were spot on, as were the Italian accents. And age did a great job with her narration of Nadia.

This audio book has all the feels. I felt so much compassion for Nadia. She was dealing with so much and not sharing her struggles with Marco.

Marco sounds like such an awesome guy. And you could really feel his love for Nadia. Like, holy cow, he loves this girl! This one is messy but so, so lovely. The connection between Nadia and Marco is undeniable.

I really enjoyed this one and definitely recommend.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 but I’ll round her up to 5.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio adult for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

32 Days in May should be on everyone’s summer TBR — it’s the perfect romance that packs an emotional punch. It was fitting that I read this book during the titular month because the entirety of the novel takes place at the Jersey Shore in May. I’ve seen this novel described as insta-love but I think it falls more in line with insta-attraction. Nadia and Marco’s chemistry is apparent from the jump but their cautious unfurling is what sets their relationship apart. I enjoyed their easy banter and delighted at the naughty undertones in their flirting!

At the start of the novel, Nadia has been diagnosed with Lupus and her healing journey is the story’s true cornerstone. Betty Corrello pens Nadia’s intimate, unstable progression with care, refusing to shy away from harsh realities. Nadia is more than her diagnosis and she demonstrates her strength as she learns to navigate her new reality. Similarly, Marco’s struggle with addiction informs his own trajectory and it made me emotional as he and Nadia stood firm and supported each other through their hardships.

Listening to the audiobook was the right move, it truly made the story come alive. I loved Joy Nash’s narration and the realistic Jersey twang she uses fits Nadia to a T. I could envision exactly who Nadia was by the accent alone. I was also laughing out loud at Nash’s delivery of Nadia’s one-liners and felt like she embodied the quirky essence of Nadia’s character perfectly.

What You’ll Find:
-Jersey Shore setting
-Short term dating pact
-Chronic illness rep
-Sad Girl Summer vibes
-Actor x normal person
-Romantic Italian getaway

Thank you Harper Audio, Avon Books, and NetGalley for providing me with an ALC!

Nadia has recently been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus. After this, her life as she once knew, comes crumbling down. Her support system doesn’t understand what she is going through. Her doctor encourages her to get out. On a whim, she accepts going out with her doctor’s cousin. When one night out turns into two, Nadia and Marco decide to date for only the month of May. As the month slowly ends, will Nadia get the courage to tell him about her diagnose? Will Marco reveal some of his deep secrets he’s hidden?

I was hesitant to start this book, thinking it would be overwhelmingly sad—but while it did bring tears, they were the kind that stay with you for all the right reasons. This story was heartfelt, funny, and deeply emotional in the best way.

The relationship between Nadia and Marco was beautifully developed. Watching them slowly let down their walls and open up to each other felt raw and real. When Nadia finally revealed her illness to Marco, it absolutely broke my heart—but it also deepened their bond in such a powerful and moving way.

This book is a beautiful exploration of vulnerability, love, and emotional healing. It made me laugh, cry, and root for the characters every step of the way. Highly recommended for anyone who loves an emotional romance with real depth.

This broke my heart!! I truly could not put this book down even though I was overly emotional! I loved the set up, the setting and their journey with my while heart.

“32 Days in May” was a good book, but it just wasn’t my cup of tea. It had a slow pace, and I never really got hooked into the story. The characters felt a little flat, and the story they were trying to tell didn’t feel truly connected to them. I kept waiting for the pace to pick up and for the story to get interesting, but it never did. I’m not upset with the plot itself—I just don’t think it really came through in this story.

I’m not one to draw comparisons often, but this one really did feel like a cross between Rebecca Serle and Elissa Sussman. Messy and imperfect people and emotions. Frustrating but understandable. I wanted to shake different characters to get them to break patterns or be more empathetic BUT there’s no dictating how someone deals with chronic illness or even being the friend or family. The only way is through.

The romance is a little serendipitous and kismet to balance the serious medical and emotional undertones. Nadia and Marco’s interactions are great. Sassy and totally entertaining. They fit together so well as they grow closer. And that New Jersey energy was fantastic.

It’s not totally perfect. As much as I appreciated the day by day chapters, it’s all about Nadia. I was craving Marco’s POV and more depth to his day to day in mirror of Nadia’s. There’s enough there to satisfy, but still.

Overall, it’s a winner and I also recommend the audiobook. The narrator did a fantastic job. I’ll have my eye out for more Betty Corrello books.

Thank you so much to Harper Audio or the gifted audiobook!

I wanted to love this one so much as so many of the reviews were amazing and my close friends also enjoyed, but something just didn't work for me.

I struggled to connect with the characters for some reason which I'm sad to say! The writing itself was good though and I'd read more from her in the future!

Overall, a hit for many but a miss for me!

The narrator was excellent though!

Oh my ❤️ This book is hilarious! hot! And it’s also heart felt. I love Marco and Nadia. Their banter is amazing, sizzling. But my favorite part about this book is how beautifully @bettycorrello wrote Nadia. I do not have lupus but I have felt betrayed my body. I know deeply the anxiety that comes when you just aren’t sure how your body will respond and Corrello wrote this in Nadia so well. Getting to be on a journey with her as she learns to trust herself, her body, and learn to love life in a big way again was an absolute gift. I highly recommend reading this. 💕❤️

It took me a bit to be fully engaged in this story, but once I did, I was fully committed. What I loved about this story was that this was more of an unconventional love story between two characters that packed an emotional punch. It isn't your typical hot and steamy romance. This story had depth to it...this was the first book I've read dealing with the realities of a chronic illness. I thought the author did a wonderful job in getting the reader to feel the difficulties that Nadia was going through. I loved the fun and easy banter (and fliritng) between Nadia and Marco, the humor found throughout their story, and I loved watching what was suppose to only be a one month fling, turn into real feelings and perhaps a real relationship. I loved that they could see each other's worth in each other, even when they couldn't see it in themselves. My only complaint? I want to know what happens next with them! I also listened to the audio version of this book, and I loved the narrator. It was really well done and I will be seeking more audiobooks from her. I rated this a 5 star read on Goodreads and I will also be buying a physical copy to add to my library as well.

When Nadia is diagnosed with Lupus, she retreats to Evergreen, New Jersey, her childhood vacation spot, to wallow in her new reality. He doctor sets her up with his nephew, Marco, a former tv-star who hasn’t found a new role in years. The pair feel an instant connection and agree to date for May and only May. Nadia loves her whirlwind romance but the reality of living with Lupus makes things difficult.

I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that has addressed Lupus. It’s one of those diseases I’m vaguely aware of and know Selena Gomez has it. From the author’s note, she may have Lupus herself, so I’m going to assume that aspect of the book is very accurate. I liked the romance and I have to say that somewhat still famous former celebrity romances are my favorite type of celebrity romance. I loved the setting of the Jersey Shore and it really made me want to go to the beach. Tonally this book was dealing with heavy things, but it never felt overly sad.

I listened to about a third of the audiobook while I was doing work around the house and thought Joy Nash was a great narrator. I appreciated the slight New Jersey accent and her reading brought the book to live.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager, HarperAudio for my copies! All thoughts are my own.

If there’s a summer book that has a lot of hype, I have to read it. It’s a rule! I heard so much about this book so I did go in with very high expectations. I loved the setting, the passion, and the balance between sweet romance moments and the realities of real life with chronic illness.

I liked this book a lot. I wish I’d read it with my eyes because the audio production wasn’t my favorite. I found some of the acting choices made by the narrator to be distracting.

However, I would still recommend this book and ultimately enjoyed it!

Synopsis:

“Nadia Fabiola wants to lose herself in Evergreen—the Jersey Shore town where she grew up vacationing with her family—and never look back at her glamorous, gainfully employed former self. After a shocking lupus diagnosis turned her life upside down, she’s desperate for a sense of control over her body, her life, and her mental health. Nadia plans on keeping her life small and boring, while continuing to ignore her sister’s relentless questioning.

Nadia’s sister isn’t the only person worried about her. When her rheumatologist not-so-subtly sets her up with his infamous former-actor cousin, Marco Antoniou, Nadia is skeptical. But Marco is gorgeous—despite carrying his own baggage from a very public burnout. After a messy (but fun) first date, they decide that a May-long fling could be just what the doctor ordered: no commitment, no strings, just one month of escape.

Their undeniable chemistry starts to feel a lot like something more and while Marco pulls Nadia deeper into his life, she is dead set on keeping her diagnosis from him. But there are only so many days in May, and only so much pretending she can do. As the stress of their whirlwind romance takes its toll on Nadia’s health, she’s forced to decide if a chance at love is worth the risk of trusting someone new.

Travel from the Jersey Shore to Rome and back in this delightfully funny, beautifully honest exploration of love, intimacy, and vulnerability while living with a chronic illness. “—NetGalley

What I Liked:

The Setting—More Jersey Shore books! I haven’t spent any time there and now I would really like to.

The Banter—Excellent banter before the MCs, especially with the stakes of only dating for a short amount of time.

What Didn’t Work for Me:

The Narrator’s Jersey Accent—It felt a little forced and distracted me!

Character Authenticity: 4/5 Spice Rating: 2/5 Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Content Warnings:

chronic Illness, suicidal thoughts, medical content, mental illness, alcoholism