I liked this...it was okay, really. I liked the main characters, found their behaviours not far fetched. I love Violet and J.P.'s very spitfire energies. There was a lack of resolution in some of the storylines and I think they were big enough storylines that it has affected my opinion of the book. It seems like the type of story you'd get with a novella but more depth has been added to it to be full length but it didn't work out quite right.

For a story that made a point of ensuring that we know the two leads cared about the people in their lives, at the end it was all about them and I have a lot of questions.

It was fast-paced and we didn't have to dwell on a lot, but for the length, I needed a bit more to the story.

This book started out really strong with two characters I liked instantaneously and a plot that managed to seem fresh despite being trope heavy. There was so much going on in the lives of the main characters from family issues on top of family issues to workplace drama but it never felt overwhelming and really helped develop the characters and demonstrated their growth over the course of the book. For some reason even with so much going on the last third of the book was a total slog with their relationship drama dragging on and on and when the resolution finally comes it was completely lackluster. I still liked this book enough to want to read more by this new to me author.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Violet is the typical girl next door kind of vibes, she's the peacekeeper and she's a hard worker! One night Elle(Violet's best friend) takes her to a night on the town to meet up with Elle's boyfriend and his friend he had not seen since college. J.P. is your average irresistible jock looking guy on a mission, he turns businesses that are drowning into business that become successful once again! He is the man. J.P. turns out to be Elle's boyfriend's buddy but they didn't know it at the time so Elle introduced Violet as Katia.
Then J.P. and Violet hit it off but Violet was content with her one night stand until she learns that her boss is the one and only J.P. He was going to find out that Violet lied to him about her name and what she did for a living! Starting out with stirring the pot, I loved it! This romance hit the ground running and so many things happened in the first half, it was definitely hard to put down! I loved that the story just flew and it wasn't all mushy or sex scenes. This is a light hearted laughable, romance with some serious touches that anyone can relate to! This is the first book I've read by Terri Jones and it will not be the last! Pick this book up for a good, hooking romance that you won't be able to put down!

Having never read anything by this author before, I actually really enjoyed this rom-com! There was a lot going on in terms of plot (there's a case of mistaken identity with lots of alcohol, as well as family drama and a work fiasco), but what made it for me was the main characters of Violet and J.P. Violet has a bit of low self-esteem and tended to let people walk all over her, but by the end of the book she grew into a strong, independent woman who learned to say no and stand up for herself. J.P. was just a really good guy who was caught in a very bad situation. Any guy who stays with you while your sick is a keeper!

Definitely enjoyed the development of all the characters in this book, including Monica and Jill. I wasn't sure about either of them in the beginning (especially Jill), but they too grew as characters and and I was almost proud of them in the end. This was a fun, quick read for me, and I will be checking out more by this author in the future!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to review this advanced reading copy!

I like the meet-cute right at the beginning. The characters are actually nice and normal people that I would want to be around in real life. :) They have chemistry together and i love the ending. There are a lot of plotlines going on though.... But it's a fun read.

Thus book started off god, but then I had a huge problem with. The book seemed to have 1000 plot lines going on all at once It felt like it did not know what story it wanted to go with, so it mashed them all together in one book. Also, it is labeled a rom con, but I felt it was heavier than a comedy.

By the end of the book, I was like, "is there anything else that could possibly happen?" Both characters had serious issues with their family, I am not even sure why they were in the plot to begin with, JP could have easily been an only child in this one because his brother issues were left unresolved.

Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam Level: 🔥
I haven’t read a meet cute in the longest time and to top it off this was a semi- office romance as well. This was the perfect romance quick read I have been looking for !

Violet is the typical, shy girl next door who is tired of letting people walk all over her. One night her and her best friend Elle go out to a bar to meet up with Elle’s boyfriend and his college friend. They arrive at the bar before Elle’s boyfriend and decide to order drinks. A guy catches Violets eye and Elle try’s to get her to go talk to him. Violets reply was that he is not looking at her but Elle. Violet makes a joke that he’s a “Frat Guy” that only dates models named Katia.
When said Frat Guy approaches them, Elle introduces Violet as Katia when he takes interest in Violet. When Elles boyfriend shows up, turns out Frat Guy is J.P. The guy Elles boyfriend is meeting. The only thing Violet can do it go with the name she originally gave to avoid utter embarrassment.
The night slowly progresses and Violet realizes that her and J.P have a real connection. With the drinks flowing and Violet wanting to step out of her shell she decides a one night stand is just what she needs.

Well what happens when you both feel like it was more than a one night stand, but she snuck out before you woke up?
What happens when the new CFO and your boss is that one night stand you ran out on?

Will Violet and J.P. get past all of the obstacles in their way or will their fates be sealed now that J.P. Is the boss and Violet lied?

Synopsis:
Violet Murphy has just landed herself in a world of trouble.

One minute she’s out on the town with her best friend, and the next, there’s a hot guy offering to buy her a drink. Normally, a man like that wouldn’t look her way. So…she panics. After a case of mistaken identity, a fake name, and way too much alcohol, Violet’s only hope of saving face is to never see his again.

Too bad life can’t be that easy.

J.P. Harper never expected to find himself down on his luck.

After all, he’s always been at the top of his game, saving struggling businesses and being paid well to do it. But when his latest project turns into a nightmare, one with a half-million dollars missing, it’s his reputation that’s at risk of going under. But a familiar face among the staff sends him back to that night he can’t forget. Is that the same woman? With his career and heart on the line, J.P. sets out for answers.

I just love this one. Violet is so great. She saw that she was a push over, because she was always to good, and everybody took that as granted. And than she said no more. And she stick for herself. J.P. is every women's dream man. He is hot, smart, nice, can cook. What?!
I didn't like that the we apart about a year... And the meet again didn't wow me. I hated Violet's family and also J.P.'s brother. They just suck. Sorry, but they do.

All in all, love the romance, and love them as a couple.
This is a 4 for me.

A great read, the story of JP and Violet. When they first meet she is messing around and gives him a fake name and when he later turns up as her new boss he finds out the truth.
Just when you think everything will work out for them, things change. I liked that it is told from both of their points of view.

Looking forward to more from this author.

"Love & Other Disasters" is a cute romantic novel by Terri Jones. While I enjoyed this book, there were a few plotlines I took issue with: the relationship between boss/subordinate and the toxic family members both J.P. and Violet have. However, even though I can't approve of everything in this book, it was a cute read and was nice to escape from the world for a while.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I must admit I'm a sucker for the "forbidden love" story, and this book was no disappointment. I loved the characters Violet and JP and was rooting for them to work it out throughout the book. I even found myself warming up to Violets overdramatic sister Jill towards the end, which surprised me! I enjoyed the humour and Violet's frequent sarcasm and banter with JP. It was a little hard to get into at first but stick with it, I'm glad I did. I noticed a few grammatical errors, but other than that a totally enjoyable read. A solid 3 stars and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an easy to read love story.

Thanks to Netgalley and Terri Jones for the ARC in return for my honest review.

I was entirely invested in both of J.P. & Violet's lives and all the sub-characters from Elle (Violet's BFF) and Jill (Violet's sister) to Ethan (J.P.'s brother) and Evelyn (J.P.'s mother). Moments of laughter and moments of heartbreak, the emotions ran rampant as you hoped for their happiness.

Empathy, or the lack thereof, was the root cause of hardships and emotional baggage that was written throughout. I felt there was four paths, or parts, to the J.P & Violet adventure to their HEA: The introduction and build-up, the blending of their lives and getting to know each other, the disaster and needing to take care of their own and themselves, and finally working towards their future HEA together.

Steamy moments had you guessing, no in-depth panty dropping writing here, but you can feel the heat and let your imagination run wild. The time frames between the ending of the "second part" and beginning of the "fourth part" was almost a year. A lot of moments had you second guessing their relationship and also looking internally at yourself. I highlighted a few lines and statements for self reflection even.

Thanks again to NetGalley allowing me to read an ARC! #NetGalley #LoveOtherDisasters

This story begins with the girl (Violet) meets hot guy (JP) scenario with BFFs (Elle and Brett) who provided excellent wingmen. The couple then cross paths again when they least expect it.

It’s a great title of a book and made me think I was going to read a rom com, but it wasn’t until chapter 6, where suddenly this book really hit its stride and became unexpectedly humorous. The book then morphed into chick lit with a heavier and more serious vibe towards the second half of the story.

What I liked about this book were the characters. The central couple, Violet and JP, had a healthy relationship. Elle and Brett were successful, grounded and supportive best friends. Geoff at family dinners, and Rico, brought light relief to the story. There was a healthy evolution of the characters from where they started from. They weren’t one dimensional characters. The book was well written, but the morphing from somewhat lighter reading to a much heavier feel, was not what I expected from the title and blurb. It was a solid read and I’m glad I stuck with it.

Thank you to Terri Jones and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest opinion and review.

This was a decent read. The romance was super cute and the characters were really likeable! You really rooted for them and their development both as a couple but also as individuals. I liked the writing style and it was really funny. I loved all the family and work drama. The first 40% of this book was incredible. 5 stars! On the edge of my seat, totally enthralled, laughing till I cried, couldn't put it down. It really should have ended there.
After that point, everything just was stretched out too long. Nothing new or exciting was happening and I got bored. I lost my interest in the characters and their development. The story stalled. The interest disappeared and I had to fight to finish it. I joke that I'm an impatient reader but this was just unbelievable. It genuinely felt like 5 books in one. Too many subplots that just didn't quite work and just stretched things out unnecessarily. The romance plateaued and ultimately that's what made me decide this was a 3-star read.

A great contemporary romance with characters you just can't help but fall for.
This was one of the best examples of a healthy relationship I've read in contemporary fiction in a long time.
The conflict aspect were engaging, with multiple fast paced drama points the characters both worked through together and sometimes separately. JP and Violet learned about their priorities, managing their family, career, and personal needs, all while figuring out how to work together.