📚 Dive into the Unexpected: “Sincerely Yours, Anna Sherwood” by Beth Reekles 🏖️

A big Thankyou to @penguinrandomhouse for giving me an e-arc of this book via @netgalley

🌟 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 Stars)

📖 The Lowdown: Anna’s internship dreams turn upside down when she discovers she kissed her boss’s son - Lloyd. As they navigate a summer of unexpected encounters and office drama, they find themselves drawn to each other despite their differences.

💖 Why You’ll Love It: Beth Reekles delivers a captivating enemies-to-lovers tale with depth and charm. Anna and Lloyd’s dynamic keeps you hooked, while the exploration of family, career, and self-discovery adds layers to the story.

👫 Character Highlights: Anna’s journey from ambitious intern to vulnerable friend is relatable and heartwarming, while Lloyd’s patience and complexity make him a standout love interest. Secondary characters add richness to the narrative, creating a vibrant backdrop for the main story.

📚 Unputdownable Moments:

Anna’s relatable struggles with work-life balance and career aspirations
Lloyd’s unwavering support and understanding, despite Anna’s challenges
The nuanced portrayal of family dynamics and the search for identity
🏖️ Summer Vibes: Set against the backdrop of a bustling internship program, this book captures the essence of summer in the city, with its blend of professional ambition and personal connections.

💬 Final Thoughts: “Sincerely Yours, Anna Sherwood” is a delightful blend of romance, friendship, and self-discovery. Whether you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers tropes or enjoy contemporary tales with heart, this book is sure to leave you smiling. #SincerelyYoursAnnaSherwood #BethReekles #RomanceReads 📘💕

A workplace 'enemies' to lovers with a bit of forced proximity?! Sign me uuuup - this is so fun and will have you cringing in the best way because it's pretty relatable. Easy to read and fairly formulaic, that doesn't stop it being a great romance read.

This book was so difficult to put down. A real emotional rollercoaster that I really enjoyed and
a really easy read that you will just devour.
A super cute grumpy sunshine book that you just have to read

Anna Sherwood's 'Sincerely Yours' is a literary gem that shines with authenticity and warmth. Through rich character development and seamless storytelling, Sherwood invites readers on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of forgiveness. With each page, she delicately weaves together themes of love, loss, and redemption, leaving a lasting impression on the heart. 'Sincerely Yours' is a testament to Sherwood's talent as a storyteller and a book that resonates deeply with readers of all ages.

I loved this book! It was nice to read about a girl with goals and not just a girl who's a fool for love and forgets everything else. I also really liked how the relationship between the main characters evolved and how the side characters fitted into that story. I thought it was a very nice writing style which made the book an easy read. If you like stories with a fierce FMC and a dash of enemies-to-lovers this is your next read!

This novel is so cute and charming!

Annalise Sherwood has practically killed herself to snag a spot on this super fancy internship, and she's not backing down now. Her mantra? Grind now, let loose later. Deciding to hit the town for a wild night before the gig kicks off seems harmless, especially when it leads to the most amazing kiss ever.

Plot twist: the mystery kisser turns out to be Lloyd, the boss's son. Mr. Silver Spoon himself. He's the charming dude who thinks he rules the world, and, of course, he's everyone's favourite golden boy. As fate would have it, they cross paths again, and from that moment on, he's pushing all of Anna's buttons.

As the summer internship rolls on, Lloyd seems to make it his mission to get on Anna's nerves, and she's not one to back down from a challenge. Sparks fly as they trade barbs, but when late-night work sessions throw them together unexpectedly, Anna starts wondering if there's more to their story.

Filled with sass and chemistry and banter, Beth Reekles' latest romance is like a rollercoaster of connection. If you're a fan of Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare or Emily Henry's Beach Read, I think you'll like this. It's a witty, page-turning love story that'll have you hooked from start to finish.

This was such a light and fluffy read. Thank you for then opportunity to read this one. I really enjoyed it.

While not groundbreaking, Sincerely Yours, Anna Sherwood offers a pleasant escape for romance readers seeking a gentle enemies-to-lovers tale. Reekles takes her time developing the central characters and their animosity-to-affection arc. Fans of sweet, gradual love stories will likely enjoy watching the pair's relationship blossom, even if the plot offers few surprises. A light, feel-good read for when you're in the mood for romantic fluff. ★★★✩✩

3.5 ⭐️

I thought this was a pretty cute book. I definitely enjoyed reading it. It's a nice quick, easy read.

I can see why some people could find parts irritating, perhaps hoping there was less back and forth. And better communication between the main characters.

What happens when one of the main characters believes in love at first sight?.. But the other is convinced love is over-hyped. Will they end up coming round to the idea of love at first sight...

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC copy, all opinions are my own.

I loved the Kissing Booth films so I was intrigued to read this. It’s a cute read and a recommend for those who love a romantic read. I did find the characters were hard to get into at first and it took a while to really get into rhythm because of that.

Having seen the Kissing Booth series on Netflix, I had an idea in my head of what to expect, but unfortunately I don’t think this book was for me. However being a YA book I can forgive some of its shortcomings. Still, some of the characters felt under developed and it just wasn’t a book that I enjoyed. I think if I was a younger reader, I may have enjoyed it more.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

To be honest when I read the synopsis I thought this book would be right up my street, I love a nerdy character. And I assumed it would be a cute office based romance. Sadly it was a little to disjointed for me. Annas changing her mind constantly just started to annoy me, and the romance between her and Lloyd just never really got going in opinion it was a bit of a disappointment. It was more about her work life than building up their relationship.

I would definitely read other books by the author, the story was there, the characters just needed developing more in my opinion and the story filling out.

This book was perfect 🥰

I loved Lloyd and Anna are amazing characters and I have so much fun reading this book.

This is the second book by Beth Reekles I’ve tried to read, and the second of which I couldn’t finish. I just don’t know what it is but it’s sadly not for me.

Sincerely Yours, Anna Sherwood.... It just wasn't for me unfortunately so I will be giving it 1.5 stars.

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't like it (sorry). The blurb / premises sounded like it would be something I would really enjoy but I guess I was wrong. The two main characters were just annoying me, could have been a bit more shorter, and it felt like there was too much back and forth with them, and I just didn't connect with either of them. However, I will say that I liked how they met and that's about it for me.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy.

This was a fun and easy read - perfect to get you out of a reading slump. Although I didn't always connect with the characters, they were likeable and I found myself rooting for them.
I didn't see the ending coming whatsoever which I always enjoy as I think it means the book is well written!
I'd definitely recommend this book if you're after an easy to read YA romance.

I really enjoyed this book after reading a lot of Christmas books it was the perfect pallet cleanser. It was lighthearted, funny and romantic read.

The story focused on Anna and Lloyd.

Anna is a hard-worker and introverted, wanting to spend her summer proving herself so that she can do well at university and achieve a good job after graduating.

Lloyd is the boss’s s son of where Anna is working for the summer. He is trying to live up to his father’s expectations whilst also finding what he likes out of life and wanting to fulfil his ambitions.

When one night Anna and Lloyd bump into each other they think they will never see each other again but when Anna has her first day on her summer internship she quickly learns that Lloyd is the boss’s son and this is where is all goes wrong. Because deep down they both like each other but they keep pushing each other away. In an enemies to lovers, slow burning romance this was a quick and fun read which I definitely recommend.

When Anna secures herself an internship at prestigious company Arrowmile she is determined to prove herself. What she didn’t factor in was falling for Lloyd, the boy she met in a bar just before the summer started.
There’s the expected confusion as both Lloyd and Anna have to come to terms with the things they’d rather people didn’t know. They clearly will end up together but it takes ages to get there.
Things go as expected. The family relationships were undeveloped but give us enough to get things underway.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this.

Really cute read! Perfect chapter lengths, not too long, and a storyline that was lighthearted but not too predictable. Will definitely be recommending this to my romance-loving friends.

Upon reading the synopsis and requesting, I thought that this was going to be a great read, but I was mistaken. After reading I found myself to be annoyed with Annalise more than a few times. There were parts where the story could have been longer, and some were shorter. The romance that was happening was just flat for me, I didn’t catch the spark they were having.