I feel like it's been a while since I read a rom-com book so I was really looking forward to this one. And as it says on the tin; enemies to lovers, which is one of my favourite tropes.

The setting of this book made me wish to be lounging on a beach or by a pool. The villa this family had chosen to stay in sounded absolutely beautiful and I would give anything to be there right now. This was a perfect beach read, however I unfortunately read it in a grey Wales.

I did fall in love with both characters in this romance. Them being enemies was a bit of a misdirection as I don't think they ever truly were. The chemistry between them was palpable and their issues were around miscommunication more than anything. Both of them had their fair amount of emotional baggage and I think that they both had work to do on themselves before they could consider working on anything between them.

I loved this book, read it super quickly and had all of the love heart eyes whilst I was reading. There hasn't been a book I've read from the author that I haven't enjoyed to date and I can't wait to read more.

The teaser is essentially the entire book in less time. The family vacation to Greece sounds amazing, much like the family itself. However, the "enemies-to-lovers", Flo and Jamie, don't have the chemistry developed for it to be the entire premise of the book.

This is a fun holiday read, bit of escapism, some mental health issues strange family dynamics.
Flo a committed academic and bookworm is on holiday with her family in Greece at a gorgeous villa, when one of her brothers friends Jamie arrives, unexpectedly for her although the whole family are aware of his joining them.
The comedy family dynamics jar with me somewhat, just found them all a bit rude. The mental health issues and strategies to cope also didn’t seem to be consistent. I ended up feeling nonplussed and ultimately not engaged.
Not a favourite for me but think there are many that would love this story. For me the writing and story is a bit formulaic, I could almost hear the planning thoughts. Not one I could recommend particularly.
Thank you NetGalley for the early read.

I haven't read a book from Laura in a while so I had to read this. Plus it's set abroad and I haven't been away since last year so it was nice to read about a beautiful place abroad.

This story was the perfect summer read that I was wanting. Plus you have the trope best friends brother and that's my absolute favourite.

I loved Jamie he was so swoony and Flo was so much fun.

This is another light, warm summer read from Laura Jane Williams and I had a great time reading it. It’s fun and heartfelt, plus I love the forced proximity trope. I do agree with people who’ve said they didn’t really get the “enemies” side of things, so the title “enemies to lovers” didn’t make a whole load of sense, but I enjoyed this one nonetheless, and I think it’s perfect to read by the pool, or sat at home wishing you were in Greece!

Firstly thank you to NetGalley and Cornerstone UK for inviting me to read the new novel by Laura Jane Williams, Enemies to Lovers.

I read 50% before I gave birth and the other 50% I have read whenever I could given I've got a newborn and toddler 🤣🤣 it was a great read and wonderful escapism. Id love to be I'm Greece right now.

Flo is a great protagonist and I appreciate that she's had and continues to progress in her mental health journey. It helped handle the post partum weepies.

Flos entire family sound like people I'd love to have dinner and drinks with.

As for the main man Jamie...yes please. Flo and Jamie sizzle chemistry. My husband had to put up with my random musings and predictions as the story progressed and I'm glad to say I was right in most of what I said.

This is a perfect summer/holiday/comfort read. I'd recommend for Lovers of best friend brother Enemies to lovers slow burn (then spicy pay off) romances. I am off to read more from Laura.

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This is such a fun holiday read that would be the perfect poolside escapism read, with its sun drenched Greek setting and the sizzling tension between the MC and her brothers best friend 🔥🥵

I loved the mental health rep in this one, with Flo’s anxiety and her overthinking, it felt really relatable!

I also really liked the family dynamic and the Greenbergs definitely knew how to have fun!

This was the summery escapism that we all love, it’s fast paced, easy to read, with banter, tension and spice 🌶️

Read if you like;
☀️ Enemies to lovers
☀️ Brothers best friend
☀️ Miscommunication
☀️ Forced proximity
☀️ Vacay vibes

Firstly thank you to @laurajaneauthor & @netgalley for my arc, I'm super grateful! This was such a fun holiday read, I loved the fact we also got an anxiety rep I could really relate to that. I absolutely love an enemies to lovers trope and this was so well done between Flo & Jamie I loved their tension & history. Adored the Greek setting 🫶🏻 perfect place for a romance! And the family vibes were everything! It was fast paced and such a cutesy romcom, I would defo recommend this summer read!

I enjoyed this romance between Flo and Jamie and it’s an enemies to lovers trope which I enjoy.

Set on a holiday, it’s an ideal beach reads and the rest of Flo’s family are great characters supporting the story. There is humour in this one, the family are very important to Jamie and he wants to make sure he keeps them close.

There is miscommunication and misunderstanding between the two characters but I liked the development of their romance and I really enjoyed their story.

At work, Lara treats Sonny like her number one enemy who she has to outdo at every turn. He has a more laid back attitude but does seem to delight in getting the better of her. You can't help but notice the chemistry between them and as the story develops, you realise that there is a history between them from their younger days.

There are some amusing moments in the story which makes for a fun read. I also enjoyed trying to work out the dynamics between the other couples who Lara and Sonny meet on the mysterious island, which they spend time on as undercover journalists. The effect of the regime which is forced on everyone adds to the interest and you do wonder just how far the couples will let it happen. This is an entertaining read which is well up to Portia Macintosh's standard and which is a pleasant antidote to the festive stories which I have been reading before Christmas.

In short: New year, new characters, new romcom

The thing I enjoyed most about this book was the family dynamic, it felt authentic and layered - just like real family feelings. It was totally believable that these three adult children still wanted to go on holiday with their parents given the relationship they all had with each other and the way they clearly enjoyed each others company.
The setting is beautiful and written about brilliantly, I could smell the chlorine of the pool, the coconut of the suntan lotion, and the cooking of the many meals they eat together.
The thing I didn't enjoy so much was the main storyline of the misunderstanding-laden relationship between Flo and Jamie. It felt a bit safe, a little held back. It wasn't so much enemies as exasperated people, who could straighten everything out if they just had one meaningful conversation. I found that element quite frustrating.
There are depictions of poor mental health, trauma, and a near-miss with unwanted sexual attention - all of these were handled with care and understanding.

4.5 Stars!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC of Enemies to Lovers by Laura Jane Williams!

Another perfect summer read. This book has some of my favourite trope including, enemies to lovers (obviously) and forced proximity as well as including a cute family dynamic.

There were times in the book where the main character, Flo, felt very self absorbed and she annoyed me a little bit but overall I really enjoyed this book.

A perfect bit of escapism and a great holiday read although I didn't really feel the title as the 'enemies to lovers' story was there but very subtle.

This is the perfect summer read. I absolutely loved it. The characters, the location, everything was just perfect. Such an easy to read book.

Flo hasn’t had the best year and goes on a family holiday with her family to Greece. She is surprised to see her brother’s friend, Jamie there once she arrives, as a year ago they started a very brief romance which stopped when he suddenly rejected her.

This was a lighthearted read with a familiar trope. I enjoyed the family dynamic and the holiday setting. This added some fun to the story. Unfortunately I didn’t really get the ‘enemy’ vibe and I felt that as this was meant to be the main basis for the plot it came off a bit thin. I didn’t really connect to the characters and found them to be slightly annoying and stereotypical. I also felt the story plodded along fairly slowly, with little depth and was quite predictable. Even though this wasn’t fully for me, it would make a great read for those looking for a fun, easy going summer rom-com. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc!

I’ve had this one on my shelf for ages and I had VERY high hopes because the tropes were perfect. Enemies to lovers, brothers best friend. We love to see it.

I was not disappointed. I honestly think this is the perfect holiday read and I wish I’d been sat poolside with a drink in the sunshine but even being sat in rainy England I still loved it.

I definitely think it had a lot more potential so I agree with some of the lesser reviews however that didn’t make me love it any less. It’s an easy read you will fly through and it gives you what it says on the package; enemies to lovers.

Everyone's favourite trope literally the centre of the book!

I loved the idyllic setting of Greece, makes you feel on holiday 🌞 I needed something different, fun & entertaining. This book gave me just that.

Thank you for the ARC!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. I loved it! I loved all the characters and felt they were were written so brilliantly. The family dynamic was really sweet and the romance was just perfect. Lots of anticipation, frustration, mixed communication with just the right amount of spice.
I will definitely keep the author as a must read!

All Flo wants is a relaxing holiday with her family—then her brother’s best friend Jamie shows up and that’s when things get interesting. Let’s just say the suitcase with the dresses and sandals and sun cream isn’t the only baggage about to be unpacked on this trip! With a gorgeously vivid Greek setting, humour, romance, family dynamics and some real heartfelt moments, Enemies To Lovers is the perfect escapist read by the pool this summer. Recommended!

I must admit that I struggled getting into this book, but I did persevere and I was glad that I did so. Flo is unhappy when on a family holiday in Greece they were joined by Jamie, a longtime family friend who she had split with previously.
I am very far from the character of Jamie, if nothing else my physique is nothing like his, even many years ago when I was younger. I did feel that I had more in common with Flo, who had suffered from a mental breakdown earlier. Hoping that these two could rekindle their friendship at least there did seem to be many obstacles in their way, which kept me guessing on how it was going to turn out. With the background of wonderful Greece with its sunshine and food, plus a family that enjoyed holidaying together there was enough to keep me interested and hoping for a happy outcome. A summer read, with a few spicy moments, ideal for passing a few hours.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.