I LOVED this book! My first read by Dent although I do have her previous 2 books on my kindle which I now can't wait to get to.

Any author that can drop the c bomb in the first few chapters AND make me literally laugh out loud is going to be high up on my buying list!

The Sweetest Revenge has everything you need in a romcom - hilarious and heartwarming moments, likeable characters except that one unlikeable one that always has to get involved! And brilliant sexual tension that leaves you wanting more!

I enjoyed this so much, I sped through it in a couple of sittings and couldn't put it down until I knew the outcome of Jake and Amy's 'will they won't they' scenario.

If you are a fan of this genre you need to read this! Enough said!

🌟🌟🌟🌟 from me.

What’s inside this book with the adorable hot pink cover?

A whole lot of FUN and a bit of revenge….🤪

Amy Duffy, a N.Y. developmental executive for TV shows, is getting ready for her cousin Ruth’s wedding when her boyfriend (and boss) Chris utters those dreaded four words…”we need to talk”.

Nothing good ever follows THAT sentence.

He drops his bombshell revelation, and she ends up in a bar instead of at the wedding where she was meant to be a bridesmaid. Following one (or six!!) shots too many, her most embarrassing and unflattering moment is captured on video and shared with the World.

Nothing good ever follows THAT much alcohol.

She flees to London, where her friend and former colleague, Maggie, was able to get her a job that she is vastly overqualified for, but at least in the U.K. nobody knows her shame.

It’s been two years since “the incident” but Amy has landed in a great place to work, where everyone loves to talk about and wager on, a popular reality show called “Fantasy Island”, where influencers and other wannabes compete for a big prize. But, then her life is shattered again when a merger is announced and her ex Chris is introduced as the new interim boss.

She flees for her flat and discovers that she is getting a new neighbor in the flat next door-none other than Jake Jones, the hot writer who was a contestant from “Fantasy Island” and her draw in the Office pool sweepstakes. He was just eliminated in spectacular fashion, and was looking for a place where he could be anonymous after that embarrassing moment of his own.

Deliveries for him keep ending up at her door instead, of his, but they don’t actually have their first real conversation until she embarrasses herself again on their shared terrace, when she overindulges in booze once more.

Not quite a “meet cute”.

Yet, it’s just what Jake needs to feel more comfortable after his very public humiliation and a friendship ensues-one that just might help each move forward together, which is always the sweetest revenge!

I loved Lizzy Dent’s debut, “The Summer Job” and although her sophomore effort, “The Setup” took a step back for me, she returns to form with this charming rom-com which just might be her BEST yet!

The only small negative-Amy’s FAVORITE word when she is upset rhymes with bunt, and I find the term f***ing to be UNSEXY as well, but I appreciate the “closed door” so I was able to look past the author’s word choices and enjoy this otherwise delightful story which I finished in a single afternoon!

You don’t have to wait long until you can indulge in this one too-AVAILABLE July 25, 2023!

Thank You to G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the gifted ARC, provided through NetGalley. It was my pleasure to offer a candid review!

When MC Amy went viral for peeing on her ex-boyfriends Audi, she moved to London to leave all that drama behind. Then Jake Jones (from a hot dating show called 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘺 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥) moved in below her after going viral for his own stunt on the show. Wanting to erase their pasts and move on, these two seem like the perfect pair. But would they be?

Not so quickly. After having left the states for almost two years, Amy found her ex-boyfriend Chris to be her new COWORKER. Guess you can’t hide from the past for too long…

Amy and Jake were working together to write an epic thriller murder series and it was getting harder and harder for them to keep their mutual attraction at bay. The way these two worked together on their TV series was sheer brilliance. The banter kept me entertained, laughing and feeling so connected to the characters.

As far as Chris, I hated him just as much as Amy did. He wanted to ruin her life - starting with stealing her ideas and making Jake think she wanted to get back together with him. Ugh!

If you’re looking for a cute and quick romance read then this is the book for you! Preorder your copy asap or be sure to snag it on release day (July 25)! Thank you @netgalley and @putnambooks for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

I thought this was a really fun, audacious story. I particularly loved the start. If you like car crash characters, Lizzy Dent is your author. They always seem to make the most wild decisions. I loved Jake and his back story. I wanted more romance but that's what motivates me to turn pages. Not everyone is the same as me.

Another great book from Dent 🙌

The Sweetest Revenge is a perfect summer read if you're looking for a bit of comedy, a comeback story, and some love mixed in along the way. Amy and Jake are a perfect match of two people who have each suffered some epic viral humiliation (public urination on a car?! jumping off a cliff to escape reality tv?!) and are building themselves back up.

[Note: As I wrote this opening graph, I realized that Amy (the female MC) working on The Comeback Special for her network CTV is an extended metaphor for her personal comeback story that plays out throughout the novel. It's clear that my brain was not fully functioning from 4a-6a when I read this!]

Often times lately I have been reading books and feel like there are a lot of superfluous characters that are only there to fill space rather than add to the plot. The nice thing about this book for me was that every character who Dent bothered to introduce to the reader ended up playing some type of role in the overall arc of the narrative. Phew!

Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC.

Title: The Sweetest Revenge
Author: Lizzy Dent
Available: July 25th

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I really enjoyed The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent so jumped to listen to this complimentary audio from @prhaudio

Amy has a break up with her boss/boyfriend Chris and makes a poor drunken choice that ends up going viral. She runs away to London for a new job and to hide from the embarrassment. Here she meets Jake, a coworker and neighbor that she starts to fall for. But when the ex shows up back in the office things get complicated.

This was cute enough. It’s hard for me to find romances that don’t irritate the hell out of me, so I’m happy to report that these characters were not irritating. I just didn’t get fully invested in the love story for this one.

Pick this up if you’re looking for a mindless, fun romantic beach read

The Sweetest Revenge is a fun, engaging and easy read from Lizzy Dent. I LOVED The Summer Job and this one didn't quite feel as compelling or as convincing as that did for me - I couldn't quite buy into why it was so difficult for Amy to take ownership of the video when everyone around her was, ultimately, quite understanding about it. The revenge was sweet, when it was finally delivered, but it was too brief and altogether too long-awaited for the narrative to feel as satisfying as I wanted, and overall I found I couldn't root for Amy as much as I wanted to.

Thank you to Putnam Books and NetGalley for this advanced copy!

What a fun ride to be on!

We’ve all done something embarrassing and worried about the repercussions and what people think of us. Amy and Jake took that to the next level and on a bigger stage.

I loved seeing the progression of their relationship and it was refreshing to see how open Jake was with Amy about all of his worries and insecurities.

Chris was the perfect villain and seeing it all come full circle for him was just the cherry on top!

Overall, I think this is a really funny and enjoyable romcom!

I haven't read any of Lizzy Dent's books before, but I'll be looking into others! I enjoyed watching Amy work past an embarrassing situation to discover her strength. I also loved the banter and chemistry throughout the story and had several moments where I chuckled to myself. I was quickly drawn in to the book and definitely worth giving a chance for a fun and easy read!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publishers, and the authors for a chance to read for an honest review!

WOW, what a great read. It had me laughing and feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I really enjoyed this book and I am now a new fan of this Author. Cannot wait to see it in my library!

This book had its funny and sweet moments. Jake is my favorite most level-headed character. I'm not sure if I agree with the conflict being enough to send our main character, Amy, all the way to London but I enjoyed the setting and the scenes with Jake.

However, it was a super super slow-burn and I would have enjoyed some of the romance sooner. This is my first novel by Lizzy Dent so maybe this is just her style.

Thanks to NetGally and the Penguin Group for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

The story follows Amy after splitting up with her boss/boyfriend where she humiliated herself in retaliation to an awful situation he put her in.

I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in a day. Amy and Jake were such amazing characters, the chemistry building was slow but brilliant and the story line had some depth to it too. There were a few laugh out loud moments and a few heartfelt moments.

The story really highlighted how to overcome moments when we have embarrassed ourselves or felt shame.

This is an absolutely great read for the summer if you are after a fun and light-hearted romance book.

Absolutely loved this one - I really enjoyed the last Lizzy Dent that I read, but this was even better.

I really enjoyed the story, it started with one of those typically humiliating rom com moments that was clear would act as an undercurrent throughout the story as the fuel for the revenge mentioned in the title.

The romance that did develop over the course of the plot was an agonisingly delicious slow burn - the chemistry and tension absolutely killed me, each tease executed perfectly. The use of the proximity trope and the work relationship between the characters was *chefs kiss* and it had me wholly invested in rooting for them and turning those pages.

There was a great balance between the humour in the story and in creating layered and complex characters through the use of quite sensitive themes - these were sensitively approached and added an extra dimension to this story overall.

Overall I wholeheartedly recommend this one to my fellow romance fans. The balance of all of the elements is just right, but in particular that delectable slow burn was honestly perfection.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this read.

So I'll start by saying romcoms aren't my usual read, but the cover /blub of this had me intrigued, and I'm so glad I gave it a read as I finally got a 5⭐️ read this year!
The book was funny and heartwarming. It had me laughing and shouting at my kindle!
I loved Amy and how she grew and found herself again! I loved Jake (hello new book boyfriend!) and I loved to hate Chris!
The tension between Amy ane Jake we "chefs kiss" This had so many great moments and I seriously need Dry Bones and Trader Town to become actual TV shows! I loved this so much I've added all of Lizzies other books to my TBR

Amy Dents writing style is enjoyable enough, but it wasn't enough for me to feel that I liked this book. I found it very difficult to connect with Amy. Her actions regarding her fight with Chris were juvenile and disgusting. Especially considering it was her own fault she missed her cousins wedding. This gave me the feeling that Amy isn't whole without a man, and that she us incapable of acting like an adult or caring for herself. And how is it that a disgruntled coworker just happened to be around the night Amy decides to cosplay as the world's grossest car wash? As far as Jake and Amy go, they were amazing coworkers, but the romantic chemistry just wasn't there. I would have enjoyed this more with this attempt at a relationship and with Amy learning to be independent.

Oh I adored this one from the first page. I felt SO angry for Amy with the whole situation with Chris at the start- how DARE he?!
I then was mortified for her through the aftermath, Lizzy captured so perfectly how drink and emotions can quickly spiral out of control, to the extreme in this case...
Then, following that, how the longer you leave something, the harder it can be to face up to it.
I loved Amy and her friends, they were generally hilarious and I found myself wishing I could join Amy, Maggie and Jake on the terrace for a drink and a laugh.
Washing Amy and Jake's interactions and their relationship develop felt so authentic.
Towards the end I felt genuinely anxious thinking everything might go wrong, but I had to keep reading.

Overall a hilarious and heartwarming read about the power of owning your mistakes- get this on your TBR for summer!

Amy Duffy embarks on a fresh start in London, leaving behind her job and family following an extremely embarrassing incident. I found it refreshing that the author depicted the main female character as originally hailing from the United States but eventually settling in London.

Amy's character intrigued me, especially her passion for her career. She is relatable in her accomplishments yet also displays a touch of chaos. The exploration of television production and its associated challenges was captivating. The connection between Amy and Jake, both as romantic interests and collaborators who respect each other as equals, was a notable aspect.

The author seamlessly incorporates her witty humor throughout the novel. I frequently found myself chuckling at Amy's inner musings. I eagerly anticipate delving into more books penned by the author!

This was a good story! Usually, these light romance novels are very predictable but The Sweetest Revenge had a couple of twists at the end that kept me wondering. I really liked the characters although it was hard to picture the heroine as a power player in her career field. I will definitely keep my eye on Lizzy Dent!

This book is the best summer read! I absolutely loved it! Binged it!
It has everything you need and more. It made me laugh out loud so many times and I turned page after page trying to find out what's next. Chris is a typical a..hole and I so wanted him to get punched in the face. The revenge was so sweet
And Jake .... 🥰 So handsome and hot! So kind and smart! I rooted for him from the beginning

4 ⭐️

I thought this book was a really cute and quick read. It starts as a secret workplace romance that quickly goes sour. Amy Duffy was a hot shot developer at a big production company in NY until her secret lover (aka her boss) blocks her script she diligently worked in. In an angry drunken stupor, Amy makes a terrible decision that ends up being recorded by a former employee scorned. Struck with overwhelming humiliation, Amy Duffy travels to London and starts all over.

She meets Jake Jones, fantasy island super star with a lot on his plate… and her new neighbor.

This story follows Amy and Jake through a creative process of working together and catching feelings a long the way. It’s cute and It’s also aggravating at some points.

Jake is a complete heart throb. He is sweet. He is kind. He is incredibly thoughtful.

Amy is a strong willed, career driven, mildly goofy FMC.

Together they are a chefs kiss. This story has so many sweet moments. The inflatable pool on the terrace will forever be my favorite.

Read this book if you like:
-neighbors to lovers
-coworkers to lovers
-career driven FMC
-mini fake dating
-reality star/celebrity

Thank you so much to Net Galley, Lizzy Dent and the publishers at Putnam books for the wonderful opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.