I love the bookish location and atmosphere within this book. The characters are loveable and fun. Its a truly feel-good romance with great chemistry and a lovely bookish setting. However, some parts are predictable, and the pacing drags a little in the middle. I really enjoyed this book. Perfect for when the suns out.

This was my first book by Kathryn Freeman, and let me tell you—I absolutely flew through the pages! It is the perfect lighthearted summer romance, with just the right amount of spice and depth to keep you hooked.

The setting was absolutely perfect—Nantucket’s charm added an extra layer of magic to the story. It has this magical quality that enhances any story, whether it’s a romance or a thriller, and this book is no exception. A bookstore on Nantucket? Say no more—it's everything I could have hoped for! Now I just need to book a trip there myself.

Jade and Liam have such great chemistry, but what I loved most was how their relationship wasn’t just an instant, easy love story. Both are shaped by their pasts, and we really get to see them work through their emotions. The depth in their struggles made their romance feel all the more real in the end. And Liam’s grandma was absolutely precious. She added such a heartwarming touch to the story.

Also, can we talk about Jeremy (and Leroy, of course)? Jeremy is the kind of friend everyone wishes they had—funny, loyal, and full of personality. He brought so much humor and warmth to the book.

Overall, Booked for the Summer was a delightful read, and I can’t wait to dive into more of Kathryn Freeman’s books.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up

Solid romcom, but nothing out of the ordinary. Fairly spicy from the get-go, which somewhat overshadows the non-physical attraction between the characters. I was initially not a huge fan of the millionaire theme, but it didn't end up being a huge focal point of the story. Full of clichés and the usual tropes, it was nonetheless an easy and enjoyable read.

this was such a cute book! the summer vibes are immaculate and i absolutely adored the way the kathryn freeman described nantucket! it made me want to be there so bad, so if you're looking for a fun book to read on the beach, this is the one for you!!

thank you to netgalley and kathryn freeman for this arc in exchange for an honest opinion! <3

Charming, witty, and delightfully romantic, *Booked for Summer* is the perfect escape read for anyone who loves books, beaches, and a good happily ever after. Kathryn Freeman delivers a sweet and satisfying story filled with sizzling chemistry, heartfelt moments, and just the right amount of sass. Jade is a relatable, passionate heroine fighting for more than just a bookshop—she’s fighting for what she believes in. And Liam, the brooding billionaire with a business brain and a guarded heart, makes for the perfect reluctant leading man. With its sun-soaked Nantucket setting and enemies-to-lovers tension, *Booked for Summer* is a feel-good romance that proves even the most unlikely people can rewrite their own love story. A must-read for anyone who believes in the magic of second chances—and the power of a good book.

Loved this book as a quick fun romance. Cute characters, and great setting. If you are looking for an easy beach read or one to take on the plane with you this one fits the bill. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

3.5⭐️ This was such a great summer book. I really enjoyed Jade and Liam’s story and how much Liam grew in this. Thank you NetGalley for this arc and intro to Kathryn Freeman!

This wasn’t for me unfortunately and I DNF’d at 37%. I kept trying to get back into it but it just wasn’t a writing style that appealed to me and the characters were frustrating, there wasn’t any connection between them besides lust. I might’ve finished it if I was sitting on a beach looking for an easy read to finish in a day but it didn’t grab my attention to keep coming back.

Overall, the book took you to a cozy seaside Nantucket that I would’ve loved to escaped in myself. The building of the town and location was one of the best pieces of the book. While the main characters were interesting, so many times miscommunication made it more frustrating.

This might be something that’s more of a reflection on my preferences versus the style or genre. However, it’s good to know going in and that is important as books are the escapism that people need especially in this time..

Thank you so much to Kathryn Freeman and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for the eARC of this title. This was such a cute enemies to lovers summer romance. It did take me a minute to get through the book but with that said, it's great for a vacation read by the pool or beach.

I loved the setting of this book! Perfect for a fun summer read! I loved the enemies to lovers, I ate that UP! Heartwarming and spicy, what more could I ask for!

Booked for the Summer by Kathryn Freeman is a delightful romantic comedy that delivers everything I love in a summer read. Set in the charming backdrop of Nantucket, the novel immediately transported me to a dreamy island escape—one that I now desperately want to visit. Freeman’s descriptions of the coastal setting, with its quaint bookshop and breezy beach town vibe, made for the perfect getaway between the pages. The enemies-to-lovers trope is done so well here. The dynamic between the main characters kept me invested. There’s also a great mix of cozy moments and just enough spice to keep things interesting. As a fan of bookshops in romantic comedies, I loved how the setting played a role in the story. There’s something magical about romance blossoming amidst shelves of books, and this novel delivered on that front beautifully. If you’re looking for a charming, escapist read with a swoon-worthy romance, Booked for the Summer is a great pick.

I really wanted to like this book. The concept it amazing and as a romance book lover it hits those tropes you want: FMC who loves book and a surly millionaire who tries to change his mind. Jade as a character for the most part was great and I loved the side characters, but from there that's were the story fell flat.

My two biggest problems were the pacing and the actual relationship between the MCs. In terms of pacing it felt all over the place, you spend almost 20% of the book in the first 3 days of her stay where she manages to sleep with Liam and then hate him in the same breath. From there I couldn't follow when we were in the story. I really didn't like that the entire time Liam could only focus on how much he wanted to sleep with Jade. A little sexual tension is great but it felt like she served no purpose in the story for him but to be a sexual object something she didn't want to be anymore.

Again the concept and the side characters are great but there wasn't much else I really liked.

2.5 stars rounded to 3

Cute quick summer read. Jade has a job as an assistant in publishing and struggling to advance in her job. She’s takes an hiatus and leave that England job to summer to run a bookstore for 3 months on Nantucket. Her first night she sleeps with the grumpy resort owner who has just bought the book store and wants to tear it down to build and inflated his ego and revenge for those that shamed him for being poor and motherless growing up.
You have the happy/grumpy, rags to riches troupe. It’s a fun read. Jade is obsessed with books, reading them, touching them, smelling them…. But not once does it mention any known authors?
Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter, Harper Collins for the ARC

booked for the summer is the perfect book for reading on vacation/by the pool as it is such a cute romance. It was a very quick and easy read which was great and I know it will be a great read for summer.

I initially picked up this book as I love a good romance, especially when it has anything to do with books. This did not disappoint! I loved how the protagonist was a fellow bookworm and how it talked so much about her love for books as it was so relatable. The romance was also good, grumpy x sunshine vibes and quite spicy so definitely perfect for people who likes those tropes.

However, one thing that really annoyed me about this book was how nearly every page mentioned something about her body. like the amount of times it talked about how she was curvy or had big boobs was obscene and I felt like it was so unnecessary as it became a focal point of her character which just really didn’t sit right with me.

I also felt like the story was sometimes quite disjointed as it often jumped around a bit to different things happening, or it didn’t quite explain something that was going on. So I would have loved to see more and have some scenes expanded on.

While it was not my favourite, it is still a great read for summer and perfect if you just want a cute romance. Warning it is quite spicy so for 18+

thank you so much Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for an early copy of this book!! :)

**2.5 STARS**

+ Jade is from England and takes a job running a bookshop for a few months on Nantucket Island. She runs into a grouchy, but very hot guy, Liam, who she later finds out runs the hotel next to the bookshop. The bookshop setting speaks to the book lover in me.

+~ The romance is insta-lust and they do hook-up pretty quick but once Jade finds out he’s her new boss, she puts a stop to things and instead tries to throw her energy into showing Liam why the bookshop shouldn’t be put out of business. They had a lot of issues to work out between them throughout the story, lots of back and forth drama and I wasn’t into it.

~ As far as Jade and Liam are as characters, he’s the grouchy one and she’s sunshine. I wasn’t invested in either of them unfortunately and couldn’t connect. I did like some of the side characters like Jeremy – he was funny!

Final Thoughts:

For me, I couldn’t quite connect to the characters but this is a quick read that would be perfect in the summer time. Also Jade is a book girlie running a book shop so that might appeal to many romance readers. If you are looking for a light-heart romance this is one you might enjoy.

BOOKED FOR SUMMER is exactly what it sets out to be. Seriously fun, this is a romance you’ll want to break out while you’re lounging on a beach somewhere this summer. Come for the stacks of books and stay for the sweet, if not sometimes silly, love story between a bookstore manager who falls head over heels in love a billionaire.

Thank you, NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, for the ARC of Booked for Summer by Kathryn Freeman!
2.5/5

I went into this book with high hopes, the premise sounded like such a fun, cute read, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. I struggled to connect with either of the main characters, as they lacked depth, and there wasn’t any noticeable character growth. Their relationship felt shallow and unrealistic, making it hard to root for them.

What pulled me out of the story the most, though, was the FMC’s dialogue. It often felt awkward and unnatural, which made it difficult to stay engaged. On the bright side, I really enjoyed the side characters, especially Jeremy (I loved him!), and I thought the ending was well done.

Overall, this one just didn’t live up to my expectations

This book took me literally forever to get through. I had to keep putting it down and coming back to it because I just found the characters so insufferably annoying. I was bummed how much I disliked this because I love NOTHING more than a book about books. I also have gone on several vacations to Nantucket and it’s such a special important place to me so this book was truly right up my alley. Giving two stars because I liked the premise a lot and I loved the beautiful details about Nantucket but other than that Jade and Liam unfortunately just did not do it for me. Thank you for the ARC!

It is not a bad book and the main characters also have some chemistry, but it is so full of stereotypes and repetitive that by the end I trudged to get to the last page. Too bad, imaybe next time.

Non é un brutto libro ed i protagonisti hanno anche una certa chimica, ma é talmente pieno di stereotipi e ripetitivo che alla fine ho arrancato per arrivare all'ultima pagina. Peccato, sará per la prossima volta.

I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.