Accidentally In Love is a cute, somewhat predictable romance. It took me a few chapters to really get into the story, but after that I enjoyed it very much and finished it quickly!

This book was well written, funny and cute. Some parts had me laughing out loud. I was invested in the characters and overall really liked this book.

Major thank you to NetGalley and publishers for providing me with the opportunity to view this ARC.

Accidentally in Love is the epitome of a perfect rom-com. It was so sweet, and such an easy read. We follow Katharine, a curator at a well-known London art gallery, who is consistently overlooked for promotions by her male coworkers, as she moves back home to open up an art galley of her own. Her first night home, her father tries to set her up with an acclaimed local artist, Christopher (Kit), but they get off on the wrong foot.

Where do I begin? I'm currently sitting here beaming after finishing Accidentally in Love. Accidentally in Love was just so adorable. I loved Katharine - As a character, I thought she was dynamic and hilarious and so real, and I have so much admiration for the decisions she made. Moving cross-country and following her dreams is something that I've definitely thought about before - Who hasn't? Following Katharine's character growth and development was such an enjoyable journey.

One of the best parts of this novel was the relationships - not just the romantic relationship between Katharine and Kit (which was done spectacularly; I'm always a sucker for enemies to lovers, and the banter - don't even get me started on the banter), but the familial ones and platonic ones as well. Katharine's relationship with her stepmother, Fiona, was so heartwarming, and I loved reading about her relationship with her brother, Adam, and her father as well. I loved reading about Adam's arc as well, and I felt like Katharine's ex (who was also Adam's coworker), was a great foil for Adam. Reading about two siblings who had each other's back completely, and their tight-knit family brought such a smile to my face. And Lainey, Katharine's best friend - Belinda Missen has so perfectly captured this dynamic between two best friends, who have to relearn how to keep in touch and stay connected once they're not seeing each other daily.

It felt like the book took a little while to pick up, and the ending felt rushed to me - although, that might just be because I wanted to see more between Katharine and Christopher. I have some unanswered questions about Katherine and Christopher, and think Accidentally in Love could've used another chapter or two.

Overall, it was an incredibly easy read, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is a fan of rom-coms.

When Katharine doesn’t get the big promotion at her job in London, she quits and moves back home to open her own art gallery. While trying to open her gallery and help her best friend, Lainey, with her wedding, Katharine meets Kit - another artist.

Oh man, this book. I don’t think I liked a single character aside from Fiona, Katharine’s stepmom. Everyone else was over the top selfish, and I never felt the build up to Kit and Katharine’s relationship.
It seemed really long to me, but that could have been because I didn’t enjoy the book. It’s hard to tell on Kindle. I found myself skipping pages and pages until i reached some dialogue.

I love it when a book surprises me and Accidentally in Love by Belinda Missen did just that. I read the first few chapters of the book, expecting it to be a typical romance, but it sprang a change on me and I loved it. I enjoy the enemies to lovers trope and this book did just that. I loved Katherine and Kit and loved the witty banter between them.

Katherine is down on her luck, she missed on a promotion and has an undefined relationship with John. On paper John seems like the perfect character for a romance novel, but Missen flips it upside down. After an embarrassing night, Katherine decides she has had enough of John and London and is going to leave it, and John behind and start her own art gallery back home. Katherine is a well written character, she is witty and goes with her gut a lot of the time. She is a totally relatable character, and someone I could imagine myself being friends with. I liked that she is not a perfect character, which makes it so much more relatable.

Enter Christopher, aka Kit, and a lovey enemies to lovers romance happens. Christopher is an artist that her father knows and he and Katherine do not start off on a good footing. He also comes with his own baggage. Christopher is such an honest and blunt character that you just want to love.

I found this book laugh out loud funny and really enjoyed reading these two as characters. I love how Katherine never gives up and takes her lumps too. My favourite part of the book was how Missen wrote all the different relationships in the book, and how you could see how genuine they are. The only problem I had was how quick they went from hating each other, to being okay with each other, and I found the wrap up a little fast. I really enjoyed this book and found it a light easy read.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher for an open and honest review. All opinions are 100% mine.

I enjoyed the Art Gallery story line and found this different from all other romance books I have previously read (giving us all a cheeky little look into the Art Gallery World). Overall a great enemies to lovers romance. I found the beginning a little steady but slowly became invested in the couple's relationship to need to see how it ended. I really enjoyed the ups and downs between Katherine and Lainey's relationship.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HQ Digital for this ARC in exchange for my honest review

A fun, enemies to lovers romantic comedy! Perfect for anyone who enjoys this genre or is looking to experiment outside of their comfort zone. A slow build featuring fantastic relationship building between the two main characters. There is just enough tension and movement through the plot to keep the reader engaged without feeling rushed. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to review this ARC.

Katie's had enough! She's had enough of being passed over at work, of her love interest John being clueless, and generally of everything in London. SO, she takes herself to Sheffield, where she opens her own galley. And meets Kit. Kit's an artist with attitude and these two have amazingly fun repartee as Katie works to get him to show at her galley. This is a friends to lovers rom com (well, they aren't friends at first but you know what I mean) but it's also about Katie taking charge of her life. It's a fun light read. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. This will make you smile.

Am I the only one loving the slow progress of the love relationship? There were definitely sparks between them when they first met and they are aware of it. But they didn't rush into a relationship and took their time to know each other. That is why I was so mad about the argument they had at the end of the book because I expect a mature relationship from them that involves talking to solve the problem.
But what I love the most about this book is the family bond between Katharine and her family. They question about Katharine's big life-changing decision but you can always count on them to be there with her throughout the journey. It's so lovingly to see them showing up all the time to help up with the renovation and listen to her concerns and troubles. It puts a smile on my face when all of the hard works result in one successful opening night And with Adam moving back, I think I can read another book just about the family!

I've been in the mood for simple rom-coms recently, I think it's a sign of the times we are living in at the moment, that I need something light and diversionary.

This book fit the bill perfectly. It covers the story of Katharine who is passed over for promotion at work for the third time and realises that she's had enough of the London art world and decides to relocate to Sheffield to open her own art gallery. She leaves behind her on/off relationship and never really looks back.

Of course every rom-com needs it's romantic hero, which is where Christopher / Kit comes in, a moody, cantankerous artist who Katharine is determined to work with. It's more of a love / hate relationship story and includes an emotional rollercoaster and a couple of red herrings as they realise their feelings for each other.

Overall this is a great book, written with good pace and full of likeable characters. There is more emotion than comedy, each of the characters with their own issues to work through. I really enjoyed it, and it was just the ticket for me at the moment.

Ah, this book was so lovely. I like being proved wrong when I get 10 pages into a book. I was expecting a predictable romance, but I got so much more. I love when romances have brilliantly written characters who are nothing like you expect them to be. Characters who surprise you at every turn and make you smile with their shenanigans.

Katharine was such a brilliant character too. Sure, she’s familiar and relatable, but she’s also a total wild card. She’s a curator at a respected art gallery in London and she’s worked hard and devoted quite a bit of her life to the job. But when she’s overlooked for a promotion - again - and it goes to a bumbling oaf, Katharine has had enough. And to add to that, there’s John. Who looks perfect on paper and is the kind of man we’d all like to read about in a romance novel. He’s charming, funny and attractive, and he’s not looking to commit. But Katharine wants more. After nine months of romping in the sheets, she wants more from John, who is clueless beyond belief. So after a particularly shitty evening in a gorgeous dress, Katharine is done with John and she’s moving on with her life.

Meeting Christopher aka Kit is a refreshing change for Katharine, but their relationship doesn’t start off on the right foot. He’s a little moody and grumbly and Katharine is a little judgey. But, like all good enemies-to-lovers, you know that they’re going to evolve from being at each other’s throats to actually falling in love at some point. Because I loved Kit from the moment we meet him. He’s so blunt and honest and he’s funny and keeps Katharine on her toes. And every meeting from there on is just so entertaining.

I had such a blast with this book. Lots of giggles and chuckles here and there and the need to cover my mouth while I was reading in public. Katharine and Kit are quite the pair and every interaction they have is just so entertaining. For all her misery and all of the things that keep going on, Katharine is a tough cookie. She picks herself up and goes after what she wants. Even when things look to be really dire, she doesn’t let that get in the way of following her dreams, of making it all happen. Katharine doesn’t let the past become a fixture in her present, she’s got a plan and she’s going to follow through with it.

Seeing all the relationships develop was a big part of why I loved this book. Katherine and Adam, her brother, have such a great relationship. It’s not perfect, because sibling relationships aren’t, but they rely on each other and they’re so solid together. Katherine’s relationship with her father and his girlfriend is so beautiful. I love how she refers to them as her ‘parents’ and how she bonds to well with her dad’s girlfriend. To see positive relationships like that really warms my heart. Katharine and Lainey have a normal friendship, which comes to a head over little things.

While the conflict and resolution was all happening a little too fast for my liking, I genuinely did enjoy reading this book. Belinda Missen created a wonderful world of art and family and love and friendship and somehow that just made me really happy. It’s a fun light-hearted book and it’s a quick read. Indulge in a little cheesy romance with a dollop of witty banter and you’ve got ‘Accidentally In Love’.

Thanks to NetGalley and HQ Digital for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

“A beautifully and realistically written laugh-out-loud romance."

Katherine’s ideal world in London comes crashing down when she is passed up for promotion, and she quits to show her discontent. A couple of days later, she breaks up with her not really boyfriend, John, for his utter lack of respect for her and her work. A visit to her Dad’s house in Sheffield and Katherine realizes what she’s been missing all along. Kit, aka Christopher.

I loved the chemistry between Kit and Katie. There wasn’t just passion and lust; there was mutual respect, understanding for each other’s work, and a mature outlook. The effortless writing was complemented with intelligent humor, and I was entertained thoroughly. Katie had her flaws, but who doesn’t, and she knew what they were and worked on it. That’s my favorite part when it comes to female leads.
In most romance novels I’ve read, the leads when they separate just keep missing each other and sulking and doing nothing about it. I wonder why they don't talk to each other about their issues. But here, Belinda Missen has kept things so real when she makes Katherine decide to talk about the issues arising with Christopher and her best friend, Lainey. I loved that so much. Why can’t all authors follow suit and make woman characters practical?

I loved the book's pace, although Kit did not have a significant appearance until well into the middle of the story, I loved every buildup that led to him. I kept turning pages and frankly only realized I read 300 pages so quickly when I sat down to write this review.
Books like these make me glad I review because, without that, the opportunity to read this book would never have come my way. In short, I loved Accidentally in Love immensely.
Other than a couple errors, I found no other editing mistakes, these too, did not hinder my reading experience in any way.

To talk about the negatives, the first and last thing that pops up in my mind is Katherine's name. I am truly sick of all the Katherines and Elizabeths in romance novels. Think of new names, please authors. These common names make the characters forgettable for me.

Sharp and witty dialogue between leads always wins my heart.

Romance buffs must read this; those looking for steamy passionate scenes will be disappointed. Read it for the creative story-telling, witty dialogue, and laugh-out-loud moments that’ll have you smile when you turn the last page. Happily-ever-after story fans, here’s another one for you.
Thank you Netgalley and HQ Digital for the reviewing opportunity.

Happy reading!

This was a fun, mostly light read that I thoroughly enjoyed. It made me laugh in several places as well as had me holding back tears in others. The main character definitely had her fair share of angst, but was a very likeable character. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romantic comedy.

Accidentally in Love is much more than an enemies-to-lovers rom-com. It explores one young woman’s journey from being an employee passed over for promotion to being the owner of her own art gallery. The inside look at the art world and what goes into opening an art gallery were very interesting. Another theme was family - moving back to her hometown of Sheffield versus staying in London. I loved her family members: Dad, brother Adam, and stepmother Fiona. Her love interests were very different: John the London lawyer and Kit/Christopher, the Sheffield artist. I did think the switch from enemies to lovers with Kit was a bit abrupt, as was the ending. I enjoyed the banter between Kit and Katharine and I loved that they could relate over art and that it was more than just a physical attraction.

I love rom com reads and enjoy both the high brow and low brow kind. This one started with an interesting concept, but kind of dragged for me and then felt super rushed in trying to wrap up the story. I think this book might find lovers from other, but I wasn't the biggest fan.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, really funny at times and it was just a fun easy read. Perfect for anyone who loves a slow burning enemy-to-lovers romance. Katherine is such a strong character and I love how she takes no bs and follows her dreams even when everything in her life seems to be falling apart. Makes you appreciate that if you want something so bad and work hard at it then anything is possible so never give up on your dreams!
I will definitely be checking out more of Belinda
Missen’s work. Thank you so much for allowing me an advanced copy.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a decent slow burn romance that slowly builds up to heartwarming story. Kat decides to open her own gallery after quitting her job and wants to feature Kit’s art work. Of course he refuses and inadvertently begins a complicated dance with Kat. This is in no way a romantic comedy more of a temperate artsy love story much more emotional than comedic.
Nonetheless worth the read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review

I went into this book anticipating a really light hearted fluffy romance, and it delivered.

Overall I really enjoyed how this story developed, it is the perfect cheese fest if you’re after a nice easy read. The cover is gorgeous and is something I’m instantly drawn to in romance. Our main character Katherine overcame multiple obstacles during the course of the story and I was really rooting for her and her gallery opening. I also loved the depiction of her relationship with her brother and step-mum, as someone who has both of those in her life I think it showed how complex these relationships can be and added a lovely family element to the story.

I would add that there’s a slight trigger warning for death and grief as Katherine and Kit both lost people very close to them and discussed this in conversation. Although these were tough topics to discuss I felt it was done well and added to story, adding complexity to the characters without making them martyrs.

I had two issues with this book though – one the romance was ridiculously fast. While I can appreciate a whirlwind romance, Katherine and Kit went from effectively despising each other to getting engaged within a month. With the trauma both of them have experienced in the past with bereavement, grief and fuckboys I was quite surprised that both of them took the relationship so easily. That being said, it was incredibly sweet and I did enjoy their happy ending (think the proposal was a bit much but that’s me)

The second was the relationship Katherine had with her best friend, Lainey. Lainey is the worst friend ever, is incredibly selfish and demanding and when they have a big fight she calls Katherine to tell her all the terrible things she’s done. Does she apologise when they make up? No. I found this very strange especially as the MC comes across as really strong and no nonsense. This to me is super problematic and is the reason I gave the book 3 stars instead of 4 unfortunately.

If you’re after a feel good book this is perfect, it just fell a little bit flat for me with the friendships and the very fast paced romance.

Katharine is sick of being passed over again and again for promotions at work, so she leaves the comfort of her stable job in London to open her own art gallery. And there's a hot local artist she's looking to feature. And I mean hot as in popular AND hot as in physically.

I love Katharine's supportive family, especially her relationship with her step-mom. I am also so glad to see an ambitious woman portrayed going after her dreams in this novel. I especially loved the Mr. Darcy vibes I was getting from Kit.

Accidentally in Love is a little bit of a boy-meets-girl, modern day fairytale.

The characters were likeable and had a detailed backstory to them. This made them relatable and kept me wizzing through the pages to see if it was a 'happily ever after' ending, just like any good fairytale. And also, just like any good fairytale, there are 'villians' to add a little bit of spice to the mix.

All in all, this was an enjoyable, light-hearted read which gave me a bit of a break from my normal heavy reading.