Well this is just the most perfect book to read this summer ☀️ It was light hearted, easy read that I adored.

The setting was just 🤌🏻*chefs kiss. You are transported to an idilic town in Greece, I could almost smell the sea air 🏝

I loved the close knit family dynamic 🩷 it's totally adorable and the banter between them all was just brilliant.

The one thing that bugged me was the title.... I didn't think Flo and Jamie were ever enemies 🤔

Thank you to netgally for this advanced reading copy 🩷

3.75 ⭐️A fun romance that oozed summer and sunshine; exactly what I was hoping to get from this!

Overall, I really enjoyed most of the book and found it had a lot of heart and depth than just your standard romance.

It was so fun to see the family interactions and I loved the snippets of the rest of the characters’ lives that we got to see, especially Kate and Laurie!

I’m a bit conflicted as it felt like a book of two halves and the plot seemed to get a bit lost by the final third. It seemed like some things never got resolved and swept a bit under the rug.

Saying that, I really did enjoy reading! Thank you to the publisher for an ARC.

A massive thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this e-arc

I loved this book. The title could not have been more perfect. I devoured this book in one sitting and high recommend.

Second chance romance. Miscommunication that does irritate you. Brothers best friend. Holiday romance. What more could you want?

Everything about this I loved but one critique I do have is that I wished it was dual pov as I would’ve loved to have seen what the MMC was thinking throughout the whole book.

A solid 4.5 stars! Run

The best way to get over a crush? Get to know them better.

Flo has no idea that her brothers best friend Jamie is joining them on their family holiday. Despite him almost being part of the family Flo has been keeping her distance and playing it cool after what has gone on in their past. Exactly how can she avoid him and will she find a holiday romance to distance herself even more?

This was just an ok read for me, nothing original and I found it really drawn out. As easy read in a nice setting. Thanks to @netgalley for the opportunity to read this book and good luck to the author on its release.

Publication Date - 15/08/2024

#EnemiesToLovers
#LauraJaneWilliams

You can't beat a good holiday romance
I was drawn straight in to the story, despite it being clear in the direction it was heading. It's fun easy to read ans with characters that are easily likeable and recognisable.
Covering a short family holiday we are reminded that everyone has their own demons but when you have friend and family that are around it can make all the difference.

"Enemies to Lovers" was a mixed bag for me. The setting in Greece is beautifully vivid, transporting me straight to sun-soaked beaches and charming villages, which is perfect for a summer read. The family dynamics were also a highlight, with warm, funny moments that added depth to the story. I appreciated how the author handled mental health, particularly when talking about how to navigate a relationship post-breakdown. It felt real and relatable, adding a layer of seriousness to an otherwise light-hearted book.

However, the main draw—the enemies-to-lovers trope—fell a little flat for me. The tension between Flo and Jamie simply didn’t really capture the "enemies" vibe the title suggests, at least not enough to make it punch me in the face as I wanted it to. Instead, it felt more like mild awkwardness, which made the romance less impactful. The pacing was another issue; the story took a while to pick up, and though I have plenty of patience when it comes to a romance I want it to be a quick pick-me-up that starts with a metaphorical bang!

While it’s an enjoyable read if you're looking for a light, beachy romance, it didn’t fully deliver on its promises for me. I wanted more intensity in the main relationship and a stronger start to really pull me in. That said, the book does have its charms, particularly when referring to Flo and the relationship/bond she has with her family, and the gorgeous Greek setting, making it a decent choice for a relaxed holiday read, or weekend on the balcony read in the case of someone like me who hasn’t been abroad in almost a decade!

I'd say that this is a 3.5 but as we can't do half-star ratings I'll upgrade to a 4.

Such a light and funny read - but still layered and heartfelt. Recommended!

Florence's extended family is on a two week holiday in Greece. On the face of it everybody’s great - she has a loving mum and dad, two adult brothers (plus one) and their partners. Florence is a young academic recovering from a mental health incident. She's getting her life back in order. Author Laura considers these invisible wounds in a family that doesn’t have a lot of experience with mental health issues. Everyone is looking out for Flo and caring for her, but this is not actually the acceptance that she needs. There’s layers of love and gratitude and obligation even in what is essentially a healthy family dynamic. Then there's Jamie, he’s the plus one, golden boy, mantoddler himbo who messes about in boats. He also has his own struggles following the death of his parents a couple of years before. There's a strong connection between these two - it’s love/hate - the Enemies of the title - and it's complicated. The family all meddle and poke around which makes it even harder.

But ... it's also light and very funny with wardrobe malfunctions, banter and plenty of holiday moments. I was pushing for Jamie and Flo to work it out. This is both a summer shining sparkly beachside holiday romance, and also a thoughtful consideration about mental health. What an excellent read!

Thank you NetGalley, Laura Jane Williams and Random House for the ARC. Opinions are all my own.

Enemies to Lovers, forced proximity on a Greek island whilst on a family vacation…..I read this is 2 days whilst on holiday myself.
Flo’s family as just wonderful, I would have loved to be spending time in a villa with them in the sunshine. For Flo her dreams of a relaxing family vacation are scuppered when Jamie, her brothers best friend are a less than welcome addition. She spent the last few months getting over a “what could have been” at Christmas with him until he cut things off with a short note before leaving.
Let’s just say Enemies to Lovers is the perfect name for this book, there are some twists along the way which paints Jamie in a much different light.
I felt the terminology around Flo’s breakdown was very well written, the family really felt “real” and some lol moments along the way too. The last 50% of this book was so good, I would highly recommend.
Thank you NetGalley, Laura Jane Williams and Random House for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed reading this book.

Flo goes with her family to Greece for a holiday, but what she’s not aware of is that Jaime, a friend of her brothers will also be there. At one time she thought they’d both be in a relationship together but, Jaimie stopped that from happening.

The story was about family relationships, crossed wires and mental health, which was covered sensitively.

The characters were all different, which made the story have more humour. I loved the setting of Greece, a place I’ve not been to, but now want to.

I recommend this book.

A bit of a miss for me. I usually expect lovers in a romance to have more of an ‘issue’ to overcome particularly if the book is entitled Enemies to Lovers. This was quite weak on that front and I found Flo to be really childish. If I were Jamie I would have run for the hills…

I wasn't a huge fan of this, really sorry. It was just a little too introspective and a little too obvious - I'd guessed the twist fairly early on.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A fun filled family holiday in Greece? What's not to love?
I devoured this book. Honestly, it was just so easy to read. It was a little cringy, but I'm not really complaining because I had so much fun reading it.

What to expect:
✨️Banter
✨️Sneaking around
✨️Mental health representation
✨️Family fun
✨️Brothers best friend

With this book being so lighthearted and fun, there were still a lot of heavy topics mentioned. There was a big topic of mental health throughout and how each family member was dealing with it. Obviously centring around the two MCs but within the rest of the family as well.

The enemies to lovers aspect didn't really show through too much. It was more animosity towards each other than full hate. And they really weren't communicating very well at all. But Flo had a lot of personal growth throughout this book, and I'm so glad she got there in the end.

This book would be perfect for your summer holiday read, in the garden with a wine to transport you to Greece or whilst beside the pool on your own family holiday.

4.25 ⭐️

3.25 🌟

I like LJW and her writing and I liked this. It's a straightforward what you see is what you get beach read that I would probably have enjoyed more if I was also sunning myself on a Greek island.

That said, I felt like this story didn't flow as well as it could have (ironic given the fmc is called Flo 🙃) and I felt like it wasn't a real enemies to lovers more of a frustrated annoyance with a fairly quick transition to lovers.

What I did appreciate was the discussion about mental health and navigating relationships after recovering from a breakdown which felt incredibly relatable.

All in all I liked the setting and most of the plot whilst the characters I could take or leave.

With thanks to Random House and Netgalley for the ARC

This book transported me to Greece a place I have never visited but feel I would love to now.
A good romantic read with good humour throughout which kept me turning the pages. A fun easy read for the summer.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

If you're looking for some light-hearted romantic distraction with a stunning backdrop of Greece & wholesome family banter & drama this is a perfectly good book to grab. I was hoping for some more "enemies" drama which really didn't materialise, I never felt any animosity towards the protagonist so this didn't quite happen for me, and all along I had an inkling what the actual truth of the story was so maybe that gave things a different perspective for me. I'd just have liked a bit more ooomph to the enemies to lovers trope here but from a "holiday reads" perspective it's good.

I was genuinely excited to read this book, as the title and cover really stood out for me. However, after reading it just didn't fully hit the spot for me. There was just some elements to the plots and characters that were lacking.

The enemies part of the story didn't really come through as strong as I personally like. It felt more like some tension rather than full enemies hatred. The characters were likeable but they lacked depth which made it hard to be invested in the book. I love a book based in summer and this definitely was one! It's light and enjoyable and I can see alot of people finding it comforting.

A fun and easy summer read, as a Greek who read this durong my holiday in Greece, I can atest that the writing definitely made me feel 'at home.' However, I didn't feel like the book offered anything new in terms of the genre/trope and I was hoping the enemies bit would actually be a bit more intense. Flo's mental health issies were delivered with respect and the description of the family dynamics and relationships were definitely my favourite part. Some fun supporting characters, but overall not sure if this one will make a lasting impression. It did make for a great summer read by the sea though!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my review copy, all opinions are my own

Enemies to Lovers whisks you away to sunny Greece, where the setting is so vivid you can almost smell the sea air. 🌊 The story is about Flo and Jamie, who are supposed to be “enemies,” but the title doesn’t quite match their fun, playful relationship.

The best part of the book is the close-knit family vibes, with lots of funny sibling moments that add a lot of warmth. ❤️ Flo’s mental health journey is handled really well and feels very real. On the downside, the character Hope doesn’t add much to the story, and I would have loved more focus on Flo and Jamie instead.

Overall, this book is a fun, light read, perfect for a beach vacation. ☀️ It’s filled with humor and a sweet romance between Flo and her brother’s best friend, ending with a happy-ever-after. If you like lighthearted love stories with a great setting, this is a great pick!

Flo goes away on a family holiday to Greece not realising that Jamie, her Brothers best friend and the man who she thought she could have been in a relationship with had he not left a note saying they shouldn’t take things any further, will also be there.
The story started slowly but blossomed into a great story of misunderstanding, family relationships, mental health (which I felt was handled really well and with sensitivity) and how things aren’t always as they seem.
There was a mix of characters, which all were integral to the story and gave the story the warmth and humour against the backdrop of warm sunshine on golden beaches.
I would definitely recommend this book and would certainly have been 5 stars had the beginning not been a little slow for me to get into, but is worth continuing with.
Thank you to Randomhouse UK, Cornerstone and Netgalley for the chance to review this book however all opinions are completely my own.

4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Flo is an incredibly gracious character. I was able to resonate with her character throughout the book and couldn’t put it down! The plot was written wonderfully, and the ending was so lovely. I loved the found-family concept and it was so cute to read about this close-knit family, sharing all their flaws and concerns. Jamie was also a great character - a great love interest. I think I have read/watched many enemies to lovers stories recently and this is a good one!
I think it wasn’t quite 5 stars for me due to the miscommunication which is always slightly frustrating to read but necessary to the plot!
Overall, a super cute holiday romance!!