I thoroughly enjoyed this story, a perfect palette cleanser from my usual read. The vibrant setting of Greece was brought to life wonderfully, adding to the charm of the story.

Enemies to Lovers is a great holiday beach read. I enjoyed the characters journey to find each other after overcoming all their obstacles.

If I had a flaw, I would say this is more of a brothers best friend romance, than a classic enemies to lovers trope.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'd read one of Laura Jane Williams' novels before and really enjoyed it. I also thoroughly enjoyed Enemies to Lovers. Was it predictable? Yes. Did I race through it anyway? Also yes. Nothing new or radical but a fun holiday read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Views are my own.

I used to like Laura Jane Williams' books. Then came Lovestruck, a one note story about a woman and her suitors in different timelines. I thought it's a one off but this book is the same. It has only one topic, and it doesn't pass the Bechdel test. The FMC and her mates sound like teenagers, and act like ones too. Even the Greek scenery and the mental health aspect can't save this one. I lost interest before the book was half-way over.

Absolutely brilliant, loved it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me an advance copy, I will definitely be recommending.

Laura Jane Williams transports the reader on holiday and into the fantasy world with this book. I was sucked in and forgot everything else existed until I was finished. Loved absolutely everything about this book!

I've found Laura Jane Williams books a bit hit and miss, loving some and being disappointed with others Unfortunately this is one of the disappointments, a one-note romcom with so many unrealistic plot points. The characters all felt incredibly immature, sounding more like teens in a YA novel instead of characters on the cusp of 30. The mental health aspect was so heavy-handed that it weighed the book down even further. For the last 30% I sprinted through it as I just wanted to finish it, such a dissatisfying read.

“it’s a fine line between love and hate. Enemies to lovers and all that…”

I was luckily enough to be sent this ARC and I really enjoyed it. By the second chapter I was hooked and needed to know how it would all turn out!

The fact it was set during a family holiday already got my interest as ‘family’ is always my favourite setting and by the end of the book I felt that I knew them all quite well.

I enjoyed the relationship between Flo and Jamie and them just trying to figure everything out. It kept me guessing throughout

I did work out the twist before it happened but even so it was still an enjoyable, summer read.It’s being released 15/08/24 ❤️

Enemies to Lovers

Flo finds herself on a family holiday with Jamie… the guy who left her high and dry at Christmas. Was it her breakdown that put him off? Did he just not want to be with her? Or is he too much of a player to commit? Throughout the book Flo convinces herself she hates Jamie, gives him the cold shoulder and makes it clear she’s not about to give him a second chance… until she does.

Jamie says it’s Flo’s fault that they didn’t work out, she’s the mean one and thinks that their relationship is just a fling. Little do they know, Flo’s brother is the cause of all their problems.

This was such an easy read, 48 hours and I was done. It’s a typical romance with a happy ending. Really loveable characters and highlights issues such as mental health, the effects this has on families and the difficult conversations that it brings.
The book brings all characters to light and how some of them have their own issues and worries, especially about Flo.

Lovely, easy summer read! Thank you for letting me review via NetGalley!

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Flo Greenberg has had a difficult few years, and needs nothing more than a relaxing family holiday. Spending a few weeks in the Greek sun, not having to care about reality, is just what she needs. But when her nemesis, and her brother's best friend, Jamie, appears at the villa, all of Flo's plans are out of the window. She's always had feelings for Jamie, but after he ghosted her last Christmas, she is too embarrassed by what might have been, and wants nothing to do with him. But Jamie might just reciprocate those feelings, and there were other forces at hand keeping them apart. Can these enemies come to the heart of the issue, and open themselves up to love?

I adore the brother's best friend trope nearly as much as the enemies to lovers one, so as soon as I saw the synopsis for this book (and both the UK and US covers) I knew I needed to read it. Flo was a definite overachiever, which led her to have a breakdown due to burnout, and she was on an enforced leave of absence from work. The time with her family was sorely needed, but she also needed to be treated like an adult. I liked the family dynamic, but did also feel like they coddled her a little too much, though perhaps understandably so after her low period. She and Jamie weren't really want I would call enemies, but had always been friends until Christmas happened. Over the holidays they had a "will they, won't they" moment, but then Flo found a note under her bedroom door saying he couldn't break his promise to her brother. I did hate that, and the fact the pair didn't speak about the note until over half way into the story. I guessed what had actually happened, and hated it for them. They honestly were perfect for each other, and were so good together, but had lost out on those months due to other's machinations. The ending was sweet, however, and this was a great book to read over a rainy weekend.

Firstly, thank you so much for letting me review this book early.
Florence and her family went on holiday in Greece, but little did she know her brothers best friend Jamie has came too. However the Christmas previous he left her a note saying they won't work together.
I absolutely love how the character development of each character and how 2 broken people make one happy couple

This was such a cute read. Don't get me wrong, it was very predictable but I'm choosing to overlook this as it was just a fun story.

Definitely a perfect summer read.

Thanks to Random House/Cornerstone and Netgalley for a review copy of this book. An enjoyable, absorbing beach read that delivers on its promise and ticking the trope boxes in a satisfying manner.

Flo is a driven person who always likes to win any competition. She’s been needing a vacation for a long time, needing a time to escape the realities of her life and enjoy some fun time with her family. So when they all gather in Greece for an idyllic few weeks she can’t help but look forward to it. Except that the one person she dreads encountering the most—her brother’s best friend, the charming, handsome, lothario, Jamie. The past they share is something she can’t forget and won’t forgive, even though somehow her family love him, treat him like family. And now on this holiday, she can’t seem to avoid him at meals, during the traditional games or any spontaneous outings. So Flo decides that the best way to achieve her desired total indifference is ‘exposure therapy’. The results aren’t what she expected or wanted, even when a handsome islander comes into the picture for Flo.

This is a fun addition to take with you on your own holiday or just to escape to the Greek islands in your armchair. Fun, and full of many feels it provides a warm satisfying ending and has a rich character in Flo and a perfect leading man in Jamie.

Florence Greenberg is ready for her family holiday; she's had a few tough years and sun with her family is exactly what she needs...but what she doesn't need is her brother's best friend, who she has unpleasant histor with, to be there too. So Flo forms a battle plan and is determined to show Jamie Kramer that he means nothing, once and for all.

This is a great rom com read; I love the way that Laura Jane Williams writes, she's witty and funny but with just the right amount of description and detail. This wasn't a taxing read, even though there's quite a lot of talk about Florence's struggles with anxiety and mental health. I loved how this threaded through the story, it felt really natural and also relatable.
The setting of Greece is joyful and makes this a perfect summer read... Even more perfect if you're reading it next to a pool I think!
The writing is clever and there's great modern references in the story with references to Bluey and bridgerton amongst others. One of yhe biggest successes is how Williams includes brilliant little real life moments, turns of phrases and relationship habits that make the characters easy to relate to and enjoy. There's the right balance of relatable, believable life with dreamy rom-com bits to keep you going.

Would read again!

Well this was one really enjoyable story.

Admittedly Flo and Jamie drove me a bit nuts, and I kind of worked out what had happened the year before really early on (I was right), but other than that I enjoyed reading this.

After all its a big family holiday, set in Greece, with a fit Greek hunk who is called Adonis appearing at certain points, and I loved the various dynamics within the family.

But I just couldn't really connect with Flo, I appreciate she has mental health challenges, but it did feel like they dominated every thought, and I get that, that would be realistic, but in fiction it just felt overly repetitive, and I was just a bit fed up with her.

Although I suspect had I read this while I was on holiday with all the time in the world, and not when I was stressed with only snatched moments to read it, I'd have probably been raving about how great it is, I just think I wasn't completely in the mood for these specific characters.

That being said I'd have loved to have Flo's parents they seemed great, and the younger of her two brothers, Alex seemed really cool. i also loved Kate, but perhaps my favourite character was Hope.

Hope was someone Flo met at therapy and they became friends and text each other the whole time, and I just was highly amused by Hope's comments about men, while also wishing I was her. Actually I'd love it if Hope had a book of her own!

It's an entertaining beach read, and it's always fun to read a new Laura Jane Williams novel.

Thanks to Penguin and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This was a really enjoyable read that made me laugh out loud in parts.
Flo goes on a family holiday to discover that her brother's friend, Jamie, is also there. Hurt after getting closer, Flo does her best to avoid him.
Really likeable characters in this story of a family holiday.

Having previously read Lovestruck by Laura Jane Williams I was delighted to be given access to ARC of Enemies to Lovers, but unfortunately was left feeling disappointed.

The characters behaviour would have been annoying but understandable if this was a YA novel and they were teenagers, however for people in their mid-twenty / early thirties it would be unbelievable. Even the reason behind why they couldn't be together, yes I could grasp why 8 years ago when it was agreed, yes I get this, but once the FMC was a fully grown woman it seems rather spurious.

Finally I had a hard time understanding the complete 180 character change from being a sounding board who listens, provides great insight and fraternal comfort to his subsequent actions.

Adored this book, another fantastic tale from Laura Jane Williams!

I wholeheartedly want to be a part of the Greenberg family, and I would love to have stayed with them longer (or read about them again!). The way Williams writes about family, with the sibling banter and warm parents, you truly feel as though you’re there with them! I loved the holiday aspect, the descriptions of Greece and the villa were wonderful, and the perfect backstory for this enemies to lovers tale. I enjoyed the depth of the characters, both in Flo and Jamie, but also the other family members.

My only grumble would be that I found myself frustrated with Flo at times, as it was so obvious what was going on but she didn’t speak out or realise for herself what she was feeling or how she was acting to others… however, this aspect of her character was part of her backstory so completely made sense overall.

Can’t wait to read Williams’ next book as I enjoy her writing style so much.

3.5 stars!
This book is a really nice summer read based in Greece, where Flo is on a family holiday but she realises her brothers bestfriend (who she hates) is also there. The representation of mental health was portrayed so well thoughout , i really felt a connection with Flo as she speaks about her struggles. I loved the family dynamic in the book too the whole family are so close & there is lovely friendships too which is always nice to read about.
The tropes are:
•Enemies to lovers (obvs)
•Forced proximity
•brothers bestfriend

Thank you to netgalley for this arc

An enjoyable summer read. The plot was interesting. The family dynamic was well established and each character built a good personality. The romantic chemistry within the book was also intriguing but I do wish that their communication had been clearer. I felt a little frustrated whilst reading it, as each stage seemed to move really quickly. I also found that some parts were a little cliche and I was able to guess the plot twist about the brother. However, it was a nice and easy read.