A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

An easy to read romcom that was super cute. Although the miscommunication trope can annoy me I found myself pulling for the characters to sort it out rather than be annoyed. Not my first read from this author and is on my list of faves for sure.

We love a sweet rom com. It scratched an itch and I would absolutely recommend it to a friend looking for a nice romance novel. Loved it.

Jess and Nathan have very different ideas of where their new project is headed. Nathan doesn't need the input of some newbie to TV, but Jess has nothing to lose after having her heart broken and dreams crushed in her last job. Can they make the most of the opportunity they have while keeping it professional, or will the urge to hate to love each other push them over the edge?

This was a good romance book. It has an interesting plot following the adaptation of a Jane Austen-esque novel in the modern day. Overall, nothing to complain about!

Thank you for the chance to read this book ahead of release! Sorry for my after publication reply. I am sorry to say that this book wasn’t for me on this occasion - I liked the premise and the cover but I found it a little too hard to read. I had to stop reading - this is an entirely subjective response as so many others have loved it

The perfect read for lovers of Bridgerton and Regency romance. Jess is an academic and an expert in the fictional regency romance Anne of Arden. She is duped by her lead in the University as he takes her project, all the funding and cheats on her. Jess flees and lands a job on television advising on the script for Anne of Arden. What should be a masterful interpretation by a renowned director, seems to be more of a farce, and the director Nathan is proving to be very difficult. The tension between the pair grows in intensity and soon sparks fly. A light and entertaining romp. Thoroughly enjoyable. #loveoffscript #laurastarkey #embla #netgalley

3.5🌟

As a lover of The Spare Room I went into this with high expectations but unfortunately this one just wasn’t my favourite.

I hate to say but I found this one a bit slow going and it took me a while to finish it because I felt that not much was really happening. Don’t get me wrong the romance was lovely and I really liked all the characters but the plot itself just seemed to drag a little bit. My only problem with their relationship was the miscommunication.

I did however really enjoy the last 30% of the story as I thought it really picked up but other than that I didn’t feel a connection to this story as I did the other.

I enjoyed the premise of this story, the filming aspect and the different scenes and sets and watching a show be made I thought it was a great basis for a love story.

Thank you to Netgalley, Laura Starkey and Embla books for this ARC.

Thank you to Embla Books and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

I was really interested in this book but it unfortunately did not deliver what I was hoping. It was slow, not engaging, and I found myself struggling to push through. It took me way longer to finish than it should’ve.

The writing came off as cheesy and stiff, and the characters felt flat, making it hard to connect with them or the story. There was also the issue where the reasoning behind certain actions didn’t really make sense but was just there to move the plot forward, which is personally a big pet peeve of mine in books.

I’ll probably be avoiding books by this author in the future but if you’ve read/liked any of their past books, I imagine you might like this as well.

I won't be posting a public review of this until at least a month after the pub date, due to the low rating and out of respect for the author. I will edit the feedback once I've posted the reviews.

Not going to lie the premise actually sounded better that it ended up being. I didn't really have any sympathy for Jess I mean what did she think would happen. And even though I liked Nathan I found myself rooting against their relationship.

Jess is left picking up the pieces when her older, cheating, silver fox, work colleague boyfriend steals her life work to pass off as his own, on the same day their relationship ends.

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So when the opportunity to work on a TV series adaptation for her favourite book by her favourite author is thrown into her lap, she sees it as an opportunity to get away and the opportunity of a lifetime. But when she realises what director Nathan has in store for her beautiful book, she needs to step in before he ruins it for all the fans.

While the two of them clash heads at every suggestion, their own chemistry can’t be denied. They can’t work with each other, but can’t seem to work without each other…

Honestly I loved this one! It was so fun to read and to find out what would happen. I really loved the character development for both Jess and Nathan throughout the book and their relationship was fantastic! I’d definitely recommend this one for anyone who loves an enemies to lovers romance.

Thank you Laura Starkey, Netgalley and Boldwood books for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book and the glimpse into seeing what a script consultant does. Jess takes a break from her current job after her boss and ex betrays her by taking credit for a research paper she wrote. She decides to try her hand at being a script consultant for a TV adaptation on a novel she knows by heart. After initiallly clashing with the director they begin to work together cohesively and they also develop a romantic relationship. Both characters exhibited great growth and development, were interesting, and had great chemistry. The secondary characters were engaging and the plot was captivating. Overall a well written and enjoyable book!

This was an enjoyable read. I liked the characters, main and secondary, and the storyline.
Jess ended up manipulated into a situation that leaves her pretty much starting over again, but interestingly enough so did Nathan. While both characters are coming from prior relationships that were less than great, they both take different paths to growth. Jess takes the high road and decides to make something of herself following a different path than originally planned; Nathan is seeking revenge. The amount of character growth that Jess experiences over the months that she is working on the set of Anne of Arden is admirable. She achieves this despite her parents trying to continue their own manipulations. With the help of the cast and crew, and a burgeoning relationship with Nathan, Jess really shines. Nathan is a tougher nut to crack, but he gets there… eventually.
It is the entire cast of characters that makes this book what it is - a fun romcom with heart.
I recommend this to anyone trying to figure out where they fit in after a major life change or anyone looking for a light read.
Many thanks to Embla Books for an invitation to read a digital advanced copy of this book.
The opinions expressed are honest and my own.

Released on March 11th, 2025
Rating: 4.5✨(rounded to a 5 because it is definitely over a 4)
Spice: 1.5🌶️

I want to take a moment to thank Laura Starkey for writing this fantastic book, at the publisher Embla Books and NetGalley for providing me the opportunity to read this book as an ARC. I know I’m behind on writing and posting this review but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I absolutely loved the classic UK humor and verbiage. If this were made into a movie NO changes would be needed because this is exactly what I would love to see!

This book was sweet, funny, emotional and perfect. The characters all had depth, personality and worked so well together. The playfulness between the main characters and the other characters was such a delight. Jess and Nathan were brilliant together and helped each other to grow into the best versions of themselves. I am heading over to the kindle store now to see if I can find Laura’s other novels!

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Made me laugh out loud at times. Loved the two main characters. Would definitely recommend this book.

I found Love Off Script to be quite a refreshing read. I loved the concept of Jess becoming a script writer for the adaptation of one of her favourite books and how that book was brought to life.

I loved the instant attraction between Jess and Nathan and despite a very slow build up, their honesty and openness with one another was sweet as was their respective character development. Both Jess and Nathan both seemed perfect for each other

This is a sweet and easy read with a fun enemies-to-lovers dynamic set in the world of TV production. Jess, a script consultant seeking a fresh start, clashes with Nathan, a director with his own agenda. Their banter is sharp, and the premise is engaging, but the story leans too much on dialogue, lacking the emotional depth needed to make the romance truly impactful.

While Jess’s character growth is well done, the connection between her and Nathan feels more like verbal sparring than deep emotional tension. Still, it’s an enjoyable, lighthearted romance for those who love workplace tension and witty exchanges.

Love Off Script is a perfect romance. I loved reading this from the first chapter. I enjoyed the conflicts, the resolutions, the characters, everything. This was my first Laura Starkey book but it was SO great that I’ll definitely be reading more of her books asap!!

Love Off Script was such a wonderful read. Forced proximity is one of my favorite tropes. And nothing says forced proximity quite like having to work on a set together. I was rooting for the main characters straight from the meet cute. I do think the pacing at the beginning was a little slow, but once I got into the story I couldn't put the book down.
Thank you Netgalley and Embla Books for the ARC!

Love Off Script was a very fluffy little rom-com that felt like we had a first hand view of the making of Bridgerton or an Austen adaptation. The Bridgerton comes from the at times absurdity of the situations - while I loved the side characters at times they were a little over the top. I enjoyed how dedicated Jess was to her work and it really made a lot of her choices make sense and maybe there were things that were too British for me. Nathan was very petty and I appreciated that once someone talked a little sense into him he realized how stupid his plan was.