After some very good reads lately "the Love Hack" was a let down for me….
Lucy as the FMC really did not do it for me.
The Love Story went from 0 to 100. There was no build Up at all. It felt extremly rushed. There was no romance aspects at all for the beginning 30%.

I can't really say more because for me it was absolutely not a fun read.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

Well, this book didn't turn how I expected it to turn out...I was looking for a cute, romance between coworkers, one who is the voice of "Dear Adam" an advice column for men written by our female lead Lucy. While there were some cute moments there was too much lacking in the romance department. And unfortunately, Lucy didn't come across as a quirky, fun heroine just kind of needy and a "woe is me" kind of personality. Her previous relationship with a coworker was totally cringe worthy so I don't blame the girl to be standoffish for another relationship, but...
Then add to the fact that Russ our male lead/romantic interest has a "girlfriend"/someone he is dating for most of the book. The sister's relationship as a newlywed was also toxic. So much took away from the few sweet moments we got with our couple and the true romantic relationship didn't happen until the end of the book and felt so undeveloped and quick even though Lucy had romantic thoughts about Ross through most of the book. I just couldn't get invested in them as a couple.

This was my first book with this author, so maybe with a different story I might feel differently because the writing wasn't bad, I just couldn't get on board with this storyline.

2.5 stars

After some very good reads lately "the Love Hack" was a let down for me.
Lucy got on my nerves quite a lot.
The Love Story went from 0 to 100. There was no build Up at all. It felt extremly rushed.

I can't really say more because for me it was absolutely not a fun read

This book was okay enough for me.

Will I be thinking about this book for months to come? Doubtful, but I enjoyed the story either way.

Like other reviews have stated, it took me a little longer to get into the book. I wasn't constantly putting it down to do other things, it just started off a little slow for me. Some readers are into that though, so take this with a grain of salt.

I love workplace romance books, so maybe I got my hopes to high. It wasn't a bad story, just not my absolute favorite.

I still believe other readers should give it a chance though. Not every book is meant for us, and that's okay.

I'm still grateful to have received an eARC for this book.

I couldn’t for the life of me get past chapter 4. I ended up DNFing the book. I don’t know what it was, whether it was the plot, the characters, or the writing but it wasn’t working for me unfortunately.

Loved this book, a nice cute story about love, friendship, sisterhood and self acceptance. I thoroughly enjoyed the author's writing style and the characters are well rounded and likeable.. with a few exceptions, but what's a story without a villain?! I will the first part of the book is a bit slow and it took me a few chapters before I really got invested in the plot, but if you give it a go and keep on reading then you won't be disappointed! :)

I need to be hooked into a book within the first few chapters and unfortunately this book just didn’t do it, it never hooked me at all. I like the premise, especially with the AI aspect to keep it current but this book just didn’t do it for me. It wasn’t bad but I guess it was just more of the same romance type book.

Sophie Ranald is a new author to me and I have enjoyed my first read of one of her books. I found this book light-hearted and funny in many places and is very well written.

When Lucy traded her tech column for relationship advice, it was a colossal leap she wasn't prepared for. Amelie and Zack's red flag-filled wedding & relationship drama overshadowed Ross & honestly Lucy's cat Astro got the spotlight more than any character in the book. So...if you like cats, read this.? Thank you, NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and Sophie Randal, for the ARC

4.5 rounded up to 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Have you ever been let go from your job but given the opportunity to come up with a new position to pitch to your company after they did away with your previous department? Lucy has and her life gets turned upside down in the best way when she starts working for Max! the men’s magazine.

Lucy becomes “Ask Adam” a new column where men write in to get relationship advice. This is where Lucy meets Ross and starts learning the ins & outs of relationships while being “Adam”.

I loved this book! Lucy and Ross were both such good characters. It ended just how I’d hoped. I’d love more of Lucy, Ross & Amelie in the future. Without spoiling anything, I’d love to see Amelie & Zack’s future and how that plays out. Please give us more Sophie!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Sophie Ranald and Storm Publishing for the ARC of The Love Hack. Highly recommend this book if you love a good cheesy read!

This was a very low stakes, very chill read.
It was a good book to read in between intense/ more complex books. I didn’t swoon at any of the parts but i enjoyed myself enough to keep reading ! Me likes 👍🏼

This was a super sweet office romance book where Lucy, the main character, is trying to learn from her past mistakes while also trying to keep her job. Out of desperation, Lucy pitches “Ask Adam,” a new online column that would give love advice to the readers of a men’s magazine.

Unfortunately, Lucy doesn’t have much experience with men and dating, but she trains an AI chatbot to become the perfect Ask Adam to help her win readers over. When she starts this new job, her tech editor counterpart from her time at the women’s magazine happens to be sitting right next to her, and she starts crushing hard.

While this book was easy to read and, at times, predictable, that doesn’t take away from the fact that it had its deep moments and very compelling characters. Lucy was a great main character because of her complexity, but all of the friends she made throughout the book were all well thought out as well and worked as great side characters all propelling the story forward.

Lucy’s younger sister is getting married to a seemingly perfect guy, but Lucy is just trying to look out for her. Overall, the book is about Lucy coming into her own, finding her confidence, and allowing herself to be a part of life.

This book also features a very cute cat that is a huge part of Lucy’s life which is so relatable and amazing. Lucy’s sister got Astro for her after her last situationship crashed and burned. He’s also the perfect book cat because what a buddy.

I liked Lucy - she's a plucky heroine who's willing to go outside her comfort zone and ends up finding success. Her sister Amelia is difficult to like, and I'm not sure her storyline added to this book. I liked the slow burn with Ross but I think it could've been a little quicker paced.

Lucy is starting a new job. One she doesn't have 100% confidence she can do. But it was this or become unemployed. Another obstacle happens the day she starts. She meets a great guy. But unfortunately the last time she had an office romance it ended badly. So Lucy needs to keep her crush to herself. This book was a joy to read. I thought Lucy character was easy to relate to. I enjoyed the banter between Lucy and Ross. There were multiple stories that flowed very well throughtout the book. I was invested in the story from start to finish. I think this is a fun entertaining read. I will definitely be reading more books ftom this author. I already orderd her other books from Amazon.

I don't generally believe in 'guilty pleasures' because you can like whatever you like - but if I had one, Sophie Ranald would be mine. A beautiful slow-burning romance, the right amount of silly romcom chaos, sickeningly sweet romance and so much fun. Always just such an enjoyable read.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. It was really wonderful!

Ended up listening to the audiobook version of this book. I didn't end up finishing it, as I was disappointed with Ross 30% of the way in. Lucy and her lack of grit, also made it difficult to continue. Maybe I'll come back to it at some point in time.

A charming story.

A slow burn romance.

Nerdy characters make it seem realistic.

Loved Lucy's sense of humor in answering the "Ask Adam" column questions.

Great bond with sisters.

Thanks to netgalley and Storm Publishing for the arc.

This was one of those books that was so easy to read that it will make for a good book to have on hand when a quick escape is needed.

*The Love Hack* is a contemporary romance that explores the complexities of workplace relationships and love advice in the digital age. The book blends humor with the dilemmas of modern dating.

Lucy, the protagonist, is charming and relatable as she juggles her role as an advice columnist with her own uncertain love life. Her interactions with Ross, her office crush, are filled with sweet, awkward moments that add to the authenticity of the story. The use of an AI assistant in her advice column introduces a clever, modern twist.

However, the narrative sometimes drags, and the plot can be predictable. While the book has its enjoyable moments, the pacing and some cliché romantic conflicts make it a lighter, more straightforward read than expected.

This book is a good match for those who enjoy light-hearted rom-coms that touch on contemporary issues like technology's impact on relationships. It’s perfect for a quick, engaging read without deep complexities.