Not your typical slice of romance. The Pizza Man by Eddy Twice is quirky, kind of bizarre, and honestly, weirdly charming. It leans hard into the offbeat vibes, and while not everything landed for me, I was entertained enough to keep flipping pages. Much of the book focused on the main characters past and present struggles while never truly honing in on their connection. The relationship felt like an afterthought I was never truly able to buy into.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5 stars — Rated R for language, sexual content, and overall chaotic energy. 🍕

Cute wee story which had really lovely character growth and emotions. The narration was fun and really sold the story, thank you NetGalley for letting me listen and review.

I'm so glad that I had the ALC version of this book because I would have DNF'd it if I was reading the e-book version. I was bored out of my mind, though I did try to keep an open mind throughout my listen.

I also wish there was a trigger warning at the beginning of the audiobook for the death of a parent, as this is a massive trigger for me. The death of Joe's dad struck me really hard, as my father passed away in a VERY similar manner. I had flashbacks to that time of my life and that is NOT okay.

I will admit, though, that I did like Bella. She was not the kind of FMC that I normally can't stand in this type of book. I also like how socially awkward Joe was throughout the book. It lent a lot of credibility to him in my eyes.

I do also relate to Bella's experience in her job under Grayson Evans. I have a boss like this currently and it's hard to work under someone like that. I will admit that the end to that situation tickled me quite a bit. lol I won't reveal what happened to avoid posting more serious spoilers.

All in all, this was not my cup of tea and I didn't enjoy the book because of that. This is my opinion in particular and I know people won't share in this opinion. That is perfectly alright. If you're looking for a shorter contemporary romance novel, this should be right up your alley.

Dual Narration - David Hoskins & A.J Wilder

Steamy start turns sweet and cute.

Enjoyable quick read.

Joe had opened his own business with a mission to make the best pizza in town.

Bella works for a commercial company. She gets over looked by her coworkers.

Fun flirty cute story. 4/5
Could have used a tad bit more character development but I did enjoy the story.

This book was fine, nothing particularly memorable. Just a run of the mill billionaire romance. I did think both narrators of the audiobook did a good job narrating.

The idea for the book was cute, but the relationship jumped from 1 date straight into relationship/I love yous category without any build up. which is a very different take in insta-love.
The male narrator is great, but the dialog between characters is un-relatable.

Thanks to NetGalley for the Audiobook ARC

I feel like this had potential but it didn’t do it for me. I was excited because the cover was cute and so was the description, but it didn’t do anything for me.

While a light & interesting read, the narrators make it difficult to stay engaged. Both lack connection to the personalities of the characters. The narration is flat & monotone with little changing inflection. Pass on the audiobook & just read the book.

The Pizza Man by Eddy Twice had a quirky premise and a bold, chaotic energy that initially grabbed my attention—but unfortunately, it just didn’t deliver.

The story tries to straddle absurdity and social commentary, but ends up wobbling all over the place. Characters pop in and out with little development, and while the surreal humor has its moments, it often feels more random than intentional. The pacing is erratic—dragging in places where it should speed up and speeding through moments that could’ve used some depth.

Eddy Twice clearly has a unique voice and a vivid imagination, but The Pizza Man feels like a first draft of something that could’ve been great with tighter editing and a clearer focus. It’s as if the story wanted to say something profound beneath the greasy chaos, but forgot to actually say it.

A cute and short strangers to lovers book. It's perfect for someone who wants a cute palate cleanser before diving into another series or someone looking for a shorter read.

The book is on the shorter side, but it doesn't lack anything! The story dives into complex issues such as loss of a parent, struggling with paying for your parent's medical expenses, a crappy job, and diving into a new relationship. It is delivered with a well done dual narration.

This book felt like I was looking into the mind of my younger self. I got frustrated reading about the FMC spiraling that the MMC left her apartment that morning and hadn't responded to her texts or calls. It was only noon. But then I thought back, and yes. I was absolutely like that when I was in my early twenties. The struggles were relatable. Troubled relationship with parents, the thrill and nervous energy of a potential new relationship, and the questioning of your career choices. I think everyone can relate with the FMC having a bad boss who makes everything unnecessarily harder.

My only complaint is that the relationship between the main characters seemed to move quite quickly. In the context of the story, it makes sense. I just wish we had a bit more time before they were in love. Before that, I thought their relationship progressed very organically. I enjoyed that.

Okay sooo The Pizza Man by Eddy Twice… it was fine 🤷‍♀️

I liked the setup—Bella works at an ad agency, Joe’s a pizza guy in a ridiculous costume, and somehow he becomes her client?? It had that quirky rom-com energy, and I did enjoy the little moments of warmth and the soft, romantic vibes sprinkled in.

But overall… it just didn’t hit as hard as I wanted. The concept was fun, but the execution felt a little surface-level. The writing was light and easy to fly through, but I didn’t feel super invested in the characters or the romance. It was cute, but not super memorable for me.

If you’re in the mood for a low-stakes, lighthearted read with a little pizza-flavored charm, this might be a good palate cleanser. Just don’t expect deep dish.

The Pizza Man delivers a fun, spicy, and heartwarming romance centered on a charming mix‑up. This book is perfect for fans of lighthearted foodie love stories. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I picked this book because I thought the cover was cute. I had no idea what I was in for. I was honestly speechless at how relatable this book was. I'm not sure if I can convey how I feel. But I feel like this was one of those stories you didn't know you needed but definitely should be on your radar.

The Pizza Man is an adorable contemporary romance, enhanced by the narration of David Hoskin and A J Wilder. I was drawn to the book from the description and cute cover, and I’ve been down a contemporary romance rabbit hole recently.

It’s not exactly that it disappointed me, but more that it felt very predictable. I enjoyed the second half a lot more than the first half, I felt like the first half was a little disjointed, I think so things came a bit out of no where - her being a virgin, the friend sleeping with the MMC (Joe’s) father and giving him poppers.

Smut wise everything felt very practical, everything stating action after action. Which is also reflective of everything within the novel, I think the prose could have done with some more descriptions - especially about the food. We’re supposed to see Joe as a good cook, but it’s all very practical in what he’s doing or simple meals and ingredients until about 80% through - I would have liked to have seen more descriptions around this to understand his passion about cooking better before the last quarter, why he’s so prepared to put on the pizza costume in the first place.

It was cute overall and the audiobook really did add a lot with the performances of the two leads really helping with the flow of the novel.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC audiobook.

While this was a cute little romcom, I was not a fan of the characters. I found the FMC to be a bit whiney. This is also a story of strangers to lovers/insta-love and I’m not a fan of those tropes.
2.5 ⭐️

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁:

I’m guilty of requesting books on NetGalley because of covers and this is one of those! Isn’t it just adorable, I totally went into this one blind. I enjoyed the narration and I think having it dual narrated was key to the story as this book alternated POV and it would be confusing if done by one person. I enjoyed the stranger to lovers and pace this story took. I found it was refreshing to see MCs deal with real life issues and have to work to prioritize growing their relationship. Definitely some heavier undertones in this one.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:

Bella works in a thankless job as a marketing consultant. Her job helps fund her mom’s health expenses so she doesn’t make waves. But it’s getting ridiculous and her boss is making it very hard to work there.

Joe is giving everything he has to startup a pizza eatery, it’s been his dream to run a restaurant. He is definitely not following in the family footsteps as he walked away from the family business. He wants to build something on his own without the ties to his billionaire father.

Bella collides into Joe for the first time when he’s out on the street dressed as a slice of pizza. Then from there they keep bumping into each other as they live in the same neighborhood. So the question is how many times do you bump into the same stranger before they become something more.

Fate definitely has plans for these two they just need to prioritize finding love over what life throws in their way.

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Strangers to Lovers
* Social Media Coordinator FMC
* Pizza Eatery Owner MMC
* He’s a Secret Billionaire
* She’s Working to Pay Medical Bills for Mom
* They Both Live in Same Neighborhood of Calitain
* Death of a Parent
* Novella w/ Spice
* Alternating Dual POV

🍕🧡🍷🍕🧡🍷 🍕🧡🍷🍕🧡🍷🍕

As with Eddy’s previous books, she gives us short, sweet reads. This is just a cute little romance story for anyone who believes in love. The FMC and MMC are super cute, and you cannot help but ship them. The FMC is relatable. The MMC is fun and free spirited. Their chemistry together is sizzling. The both of them have lovely, lighthearted banter.

This one delivers it all – pun definitely intended!

I listened to The Pizza Man as an audiobook, and the narrators, David Hoskin and A J Wilder, absolutely knocked it out of the park. David, as Joe, initially sounded a bit older than I imagined for the character, which threw me off at first—but as the story unfolded, I completely fell for his portrayal. He brought so much emotion and depth to Joe. A J Wilder is one of my favourite narrators, and she gave Bella such a dynamic, lively voice that fit her perfectly.

The story itself is heartwarming and handles some heavy topics while still feeling like a light, feel-good romance. Bella’s life at the advertising agency is all work, until Joe, a pizza delivery guy in an oversized costume, unexpectedly becomes her client. From there, stolen glances, shared moments, and lingering kisses draw Bella toward Joe’s carefree spirit and infectious charm—a huge contrast to her structured, work-focused world.

I loved watching Bella wrestle with whether she should stay safe in her familiar routine or take a chance on the unknown for true happiness. You really see both characters grow as individuals and as a couple, making this a sweet and satisfying read.

If you’re looking for a romance that’s fun and heartwarming, with narrators who bring the characters vividly to life, The Pizza Man is worth the listen!

This book was so fun overall, though it did have emotional moments. The story was lighthearted and the characters had lots of heart. The main characters both had personal issues that made being in a relationship difficult and life kept getting in the way of them finding their groove together but in the end they realized that if they wanted each other then it had to be a choice.
The narrator did a wonderful job and the audio performance was interesting and engaging.