This was cute but I found it difficult to connect to the characters. At times it felt hard go keep reading vut overall it was a good read.

I think that this book okay. There are definite improvements that could have been made, such as Jess and Gabe having a discussion about her age because I believe she is a minor (if I understood that correctly). The plot is a little jumpy and not as smooth as I would like, as is the character development. That being said, it is a fun and easy read that I look for when wanting to read a fiction book.

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.

This is a fun and quick YA romantic read. Whilst the storyline is predictable, it was enjoyable and I still found myself rooting for Jess and Gabe.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to review this novel.

Predictable but still very sweet. I loved the mental health representation and the humour in this. Definitely swoonworthy!

I think this is a fantastic example of a YA romance that has both elements of reality and fantasy. The idea of a teen author and a teen TV show star is the fantasy element, but the hurdles they went through in life, the emotions, and the setting of boundaries felt like a great example of reality. This will be a great addition to my readers advisory list for older teens looking for a romance.

The book was okay, I felt like something was missing, idk what. If you like fake dating trope and frustrating moments, then you should give this book a go 😭😂 I enjoyed the little snippets from jess's diary 😂😂 also, the name Thorne reminds me of Levi Thorne from The Bite by Z.W Taylor :') 💔

Well , I didn’t expect to love this book as much as I did .
It’s a silly rom-com and let me tell you , it has be tripping from the beginning.
I love the characters and the chemistry between them .
The plot was predictable but I didn’t mind it .

** Thank you to Lavender Latte Press for giving me an ARC of this book via NetGalley! These thoughts are my own.**

3.5 stars

I enjoyed this book! The relationship was really cute. The plot was pretty predictable, and there was a ton of trauma-dumping from both the characters. There was just so much it felt unrealistic (and it was really stereotypical celebrity trauma stuff). The characters were good and pretty fleshed out, though sometimes they felt one-dimensional with their motivations. I didn't love all the cursing, and the kissing scenes get every-so-slightly graphic (didn't love that either). I was engaged throughout the book, though, and I did have a good time!

The Accidental Boyfriend was a fun fluffy story that scratched that YA romantic itch. I didn't rate it higher since there were not a ton of layers, but for something that is an easy read, I didn't miss them. I give this book 3/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review The Accidental Boyfriend by Lori Freeland. All opinions are my own

What caught my interest was the blurb about being BTTM so I had to request! However after reading, I really didn't get that vibe or maybe I'm missing something?

I did think this was a cute and cozy YA romance. Fake dating is also one of my favorite tropes ❤️

When a young author meets a werewolf heartthrob by accident at an office convention. You never know how things will turn in the end.. add to this family drama on both sides of the relationship and it’s hard to tell if a relationship will blossom or the two will run away from each other forever.

The Accidental Boyfriend is a cozy ya romance that reminds me of Better Than the Movies. We follow Jess, an aspiring author and Gabe a movie star where they met by accident in a convention.

I love the movie references here in this book and the writing’s pretty easy to read and understand, perfect for teens who are looking for a more mature books.

The premise of the story is also pretty interesting, I especially love how the author manage to balance humor and vulnerability in both the characters.

Young adult is one of my favorite genres and I've read a lot of them in my lifetime but I can tell you that this did not feel like one. The characters were written like they were supposed to be mature but everything that they said and did was extremely juvenile. Gabe honestly gave me the worst ick and I'm not saying Jess is any better but Gabe is just worse out of the two. He came across as very possessive and cringey constantly calling Jess "my girl" in his head and completely ignoring all of her boundaries she had set except for the no sex part. He felt very pushy and gross. Absolutely would not recommend this one and just to cement it home, I will leave you with a quote from the book that gave me absolute whiplash: 'I dont want to start a fight. Not when I came to work things out, but she looks like she's crossed the line from starving super model to concentration camp survivor. Except she has hair.'

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I ended up finishing the book because I have to know how the adults horribly mess up these young people. Felt like there was alot that squeezed in there. The excuse from Donna the judgmental bitch was the weakest. Vi not being professional in so many front was also not ok. Though, I'm glad Jess' tantrum made her see what is what, and uncover the truth that she is wanted. That was very damaging to her and made her super duper whiny to a point of annoying. Sassy is one thing, but annoying is another .

For Gabe, glad that behind the facade, everyone wanted something positive, it's just the way they went about it is also messed up. Putting burden on a young person even of legal age is not fair.

The book really needed trigger warnings ahead of time.

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Truly 2.5 stars, rounding it up.
I have to DNF around 39%. From the description it's totally up my alley, meet cute YA. Celebrity and author trope. But...

Mainly that Jess, while I understand she's a scared Bambi, at some point people treating her with authenticity should deserves some openness and therefore move the relationship along. It just felt dragged on with Jess nit-picking one thing or another to push Gabe away. Not to mention, what kind of chaperone of Vi to basically using guardian as a guise while shacking up with Jess' Dad. And how can the Dad be actually all protective, not letting his daughter drives 20 minutes in Dallas, yet doing something reckless like sleeping with Jess' agent. The whole thing was just weird.

For Gabe, he's surrounded by a lot of toxic adults that wanted him to make adult decisions but not arming him with adult information. From the dumb sister to David the attorney, to Gretchen the vulture. It was hard to read without feeling bad for him. But seeing him fighting so hard for Jess, you do want him to come out ok.

I think, while the Dallas backdrop created a very real setting, the author is trying to weave too many pieces to the characters, so it's not just hardship physically or mentally; it's not moving the story along like we need it to.

Thank you to NetGalley & BooksGoSocial for the ARC. I may go back after being mad at it after a bit....

I really enjoy a cute YA. This was exactly that. First off I have to is I really appreciated how the author portrayed the Jess, the FMC’s anxiety. I suffer from this as well and the author made me feel seen. I empathized so much with her. I think Gabe, the MMC, was perfect for her and handle her anxiety well. He is the epitome of a golden retriever which for this story was absolute perfection. I love fake dating and these two were perfect together. I really enjoyed this book as it made me laugh and smile and was the perfect fluffy read after some of the books I’ve read lately. I’ll definitely be looking out for more books from this author.

The Accidental Boyfriend was a heartwarming YA contemporary romance.

Jess, a teenage author just about to release her debut novel falls into the arms (literally) of the one and only Gabriel who stars in the successful show The Pack (think teen wolf).

I love a meet cute and this did not disappoint. I loved the way the author brought the depth of these characters to not make them come across as just being difficult for the sake of it.

An easy and enjoyable read.

Thank you Netgalley and Lori Freeland for the complimentary eArc

This was a great YA read! I love a fake dating trope, and this one hit all the right spots for me. If you've ever grown up dreaming about being with that famous heartthrob, this a book for you.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

I was promised a cutesy little rom-com with fake dating and for fans of better than the movies! I got cutesy and fake dating but not sure where the bttm part went? Like I enjoyed it but I also felt like it was a few pages too long? This baby is 336 pages and I found myself reading it and being like "okayyyyyyyy they kissed now wrap it up babes". Anyways if you are looking for a cute little romance story this is it!

content warnings: just a note that if you aren't comfortable with semi frequent swearing (in gabe's pov) and some sexual innuendos, mentions of affairs and other things, this book may not be for you!


⤷ thank you to netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review

I DNFed at 8%. I tried really hard to keep reading but I could tell from the beginning that this was not for me. I’m usually pretty good at knowing at the beginning of a book if I will end up liking it. This one unfortunately did not catch my attention. Something about it made me feel like I was gonna be cringing at the romance then eating it up. I am a hopeless romantic, so it doesn’t take a lot to win me over. I won’t give up on this book and maybe pick it up in the future.


Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.