This book was an easy ready. It’s not my favourite read of the year but it was good.

I thought that Flo was a little bit dramatic for her age, and came across like a whiny teenager at some points. So did her brother at points. But I did really like the connection between Flo and Jamie. It’s just a shame that it took so long in the book for something to happen with them.

The description of the place absolutely made me want to go to Greece though, so dreamy.

Overall, an easy read great for summer.

Flo Greenberg plans to have a relaxing holiday in Greece with family, until her brother’s best friend and (almost fling), Jamie turns up
Flo decides to just ignore him, but can she resist the pull between them
Loved the writing style, the banter and chemistry were just perfect
It was fun to watch the dynamics play out
A warm, engaging read - perfect holiday novel
Thanks @laurajaneauthor @penguinukbooks @netgalley for the fun rom-com read

I absolutely loved this! I loved the characters and unpicking what had happened at Christmas to lead to this!

Firstly, a big thank you to Random House UK, Cornerstone and Net Galley for the ARC.

This was a 4.5 star read for me. I throughly enjoyed this book, it was just a pure, straight forward enemies to lovers story (as the title tells us) set in a beautiful location.

The only reason I wouldn’t give it 5 stars is that they constantly reference to the Christmas where everything went wrong, but we don’t get to see much of it. I think more flashbacks to that point would have been really good in helping us understand what went wrong between them.

I love Flo and Jamie - there’s so much tension from the offset and you can tell there’s a lot of feelings between them. They really have that push/pull connection that hooks us readers in. Their relationship has a few complications, the biggest one being her elder brother Laurie, who happens to be Jamie’s best friend. I felt so much joy for them both when they overcame said complications, considering everything they’d both been through in life. They had such a cute, and emotional confession of feelings as well which I loved.

The family unit was wonderful, and warm, and loving, and funny, and a little bit overprotective and overbearing, but that’s just what family is. The bond between Flo and her other brother, Alex, and how they checked up on each other in their own way was very sweet. I think the family element of this book really added to the plot and made it feel a bit more wholesome.

I love an epilogue or a little time jump at the end of books, simply because I’m nosey and want to see what characters are getting up to in the future. Enemies to Lovers had a good time jump that showed our beloved Flo and Jamie very happy with each other and was a very good wrap up to the story.

All in all, I fully recommend this book. I read through this in two days and wish I could read it again with fresh eyes.

**Enemies to Lovers** tells the story of Florence and Jamie as they navigate their feelings while on vacation with Flo’s family.

Laura Jane Williams delivers an incredible read! She consistently impresses, and I thoroughly enjoyed **Enemies to Lovers**. I appreciated how the characters genuinely started off as ‘enemies’ and loved watching their relationship evolve through all the ups and downs.

The twist regarding the events from Christmas and the reason behind their animosity took me by surprise! I felt so frustrated for them—how could anything get in the way of their love? Still, it turned out to be a significant turning point in their journey.

The epilogue was absolutely delightful! I loved seeing Flo explore her passions and take a new path, especially after going through such a tough time.

A beautiful read :)

This was very light and easy to red. I love Our Stop by Laura Jane Williams previously so I look forward to this one and it definitely did not disappoint! I loveee brother’s best friend trope! Highly recommend!

After having a mental breakdown Flo goes on holiday with her family, and joining them is her brothers best friend Jamie.

After the way Jamie left things, Flo really isn’t ready to see him. As soon as she sees him she remembers how much she loves and hates him at the same time.

The romance between them gives you butterflies in your tummy.

A real love story. A book not to be missed!
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„Enemies to Lovers“ is a light and fun read with a misleading title, that makes you wanna go to a greek island with your friends and family, but fails to fully execute the topics it’s trying to tackle.

I can already tell that I will forget everything I’ve just read in about 2 days, cause nothing really struck a cord or left a lasting impression. The enemies are really just two people who carry around anger because they can’t have one single conversation (I hate the miscommunication trope), the plot points are kind of generic and the character work is all but mediocre (I connected more to the side characters than the FMC/MMC).

The anxiety theme brings an interesting aspect to the story, but it’s missing depth to truly connect with emotionally.

So if you’re looking for a fun and fluffy read to devour at the Greek coast, this could be it, but don’t expect this to stick with you after the vacation is over.

Thanks Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for providing this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed this book, particularly as I was reading it while on holiday on my own Greek island.

A likeable cast of characters, a few misunderstandings, comedy, heartfelt moments and a lovely ending.

Would recommend.

I didn't hugely enjoy this one, I really have loved Williams' writing in the past but this one fell a bit flat.

I didn't feel much chemistry between our MMC and FMC, Flo and Jamie, despite their history. That's another thing - I found the title slightly misleading, as it was more brother's best friend trope, and I didn't feel much 'enemy' energy between the two.

This all being said, it was definitely still a light-hearted read.

Absolutely loved reading this book! Flo and Jamie's relationship was beautifully written and totally get why Jamie was the way he was!!!

A typical rom com which was such a nice and easy read. Great to switch off and relax with, visualising the sun still out.
A really great story and I enjoyed very much.

Thank you to the author, publishers and netgalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

A great read and one which makes you long for the sun but with added drama of family and relationships. The story unfolds and shows that we all have hidden sides which we dont' want the world to see. And also shows you shouldn't interfere with other people as it always comes back to bite you!

Florence and Jamie, two rivals-turned-roommates, find themselves thrown together on a family holiday, forced to navigate their complicated feelings and history. However, what at first appears to be a recipe for disaster soon turns into a slow-burn romance neither of them expected.

I enjoyed delving more into Flo’s history with her mental health, having experienced a nervous breakdown a few years previously, and felt that it added a real depth to her character. Jamie also had his own battles to contend with, having lost both of his parents at a relatively young age. It was interesting to see how both characters were shaped by their past, but as they developed during the book, chose not to let it define them.

I found this to be a little slow in places, but overall it was an easygoing, feel-good read that was ideal summer reading.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of five!

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

this gave major emhen vibes and didnt dissapoint, loved reading this on the beach with the sun hitting my skin. all round good time!

First book I’ve read by @laurajaneauthor and won’t be my last. I really enjoyed this fast paced, funny, heartfelt, emotional and charming book.
It’s brilliantly written, well developed characters that you just get to love and a captivating storyline with an unexpected twist.
Flo and Jamie, the two main characters have good chemistry between them. Loved the banter. I liked the setting of Greece for the family holiday and the dynamics between each family member. Some good laugh out loud moments. Just brilliant.
A fun, easy romantic summer read. Definitely worth a read if you enjoy this genre.
With thanks to #NetGallery #RandomHouseUK #Cornerstone for an arc of #EnemiesToLovers in exchange for a honest review.
Book publishes 15 August 2024.

This book does everything it says on the tin!

A little predictable but a great read a real love story that made me laugh and cry.

A brilliant beach read

Enemies to lovers turned out to be one of my favorite beach reads of the summer! The scenery, nostalgia, and love story were just perfect. It definitely helped that the plot revolved around one of my all-time favourite romance tropes. Flo is a bit lost but on her way to finding herself, while Jamie is the solid rock who embraces risks and lives life to the fullest. Flo’s family isn’t just a background element; they’re integral to the story, and their strong bond made the narrative even more enjoyable. I found myself almost jealous of the Greenbergs' family vacation!

3.5/5.

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Perfect summer, winter, spring and autumn read.

Love a love story. Williams is able to bring characters to life like no other.

Made me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time.

Highly recommended, 5 stars from me.

'I spend a lot of time reading, because things feel safe in books. I don’t feel very brave.’

So, when we talk enemies to lovers, we expect a simmering chemistry underneath all that ‘fighting’ bravado right?! Well, we certainly felt it in Enemies to Lovers by Laura Jane Williams. Flo and Jamie have that delicious push-pull connection we love so much. Added to the fact that no matter how hard Flo tries to keep a distance it’s just never going to happen, what with Jamie being a constant in her family setting.

Flo comes across as strong and in control, despite her mental health issues in the past and, in the same breath Jamie comes across as a bit of a free-spirited player. ‘Looks’ can be deceiving though, and people tend to put up a front to hide the bits of themselves they don’t want anyone to see. Whilst this story is described as a romcom it is so much more than that with some triggering subjects under the mental health umbrella. Laura Jane Williams wrote a beautiful book that has emotional family drama, fun banter, and swoon with the generous helping of a picturesque setting in the sun! We rooted for Flo and Jamie from start to finish and really enjoyed their journey!

’My mind is at peace. My body is exhausted. And down to my very bones, I know this is my happy place. I’m in love.’