Overall, I thought that this was an enjoyable read but I felt like it was lacking a bit in the development of the romantic elements of the story. There were some really bright spots in the chemistry between Declan and Clarrie but it never felt to me like there were any deeper feelings until suddenly there were. The growth of Clarrie was great and well rounded and I loved how she found herself and what she wanted by the end of it.

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

This is a wonderful book. I enjoyed it so much that I bought my own copy so I can read it again!

cute cute cute
it was a cute book about love and books and the banter was entertaining and the romance sweet

highly recommend if you want a close door romance

When I got invited to read an advanced copy of this, I was so excited based on the description. It was so good! I wish I could read it all over again for the first time. And it was a perfect example of a family-friendly romance.

Absolutely loved loved loved this book.. had me giggling &.kicking my feet numerous times! If u love a quick read and a soppy romance book this is the one for you!

This was so sweet! I just love books about books and this didn't disappoint! Declan and Clarence were so fun together and the banter was on point! This is another great closed door romance for those who don't want spice! The e-book was just released and the physical copy for the US will be released early next year and I can't wait to get a physical copy! Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!!

Love on a Bookshelf is a standalone novel and who could resist a cosy romance set in a bookshop with the two main characters being the book shop owner and a best selling author?

Clarrie inherited the bookshop from her grandmother and has fond memories of her times there as a child but owning the bookshop isn’t as much fun as it was visiting it in the past, with lots of bills to pay and lots of problems to solve. Clarrie gets to the point where she might have to sell the shop and give up on her dreams.

Clarrie has an encounter in the shop with Declan Archer, an author, and suggests that he should write a better book than his previous effort and from that point forward their relationship is a feisty one. When his publisher suggests that Clarrie accompanies him as the book seller on his book tour, she can’t think of anything she’d rather avoid, but maybe it’s worth it if it will pay the bills.

This was a quick to read fab romance with great characters and the prefect setting for a book. Loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

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

Books about books are always a unique experience. This one was no different.

I throughly enjoyed this. I loved it even! This was such a good slow burn, I was aching for them to touch in any way possible and then when they did it was magical.

This was so cozy. The entire time you are immersed in this book, you are surrounded by books, bookstores, and the outdoors. It was fun to read! With this being said, however, the book still explores some heavier topics. Thomas did a great job navigating the topic of dementia.

I wouldn’t really this enemies-to-lovers, maybe just dislike-to-lovers.

I enjoyed this. It was a fast paced fun romance with some heavier topics scattered throughout. I liked Clarrie and Declans relationship going from two people who have such dislike for each other to them opening up to one another and supporting each other. I need a book about Jed and Bri now though. Highly recommend

It’s cute. A short read. Torn between 3-4. I want to give 4 because I def recommend buying it if it calls your attention… but it also felt both a bit too fast and a bit too slow at times. Def keep in mind that dementia is mentioned in the book etc so if you rather not read that then this one isn’t for you!

Thank you to netgalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. This was a great romance read. Loved the writing style.

It's like Shop Around the Corner or You Got Mail...but not. Clarrie and Declan's chemistry is enemies to lovers which isn't my favorite trope, but the relationship really came out of nowhere. This was a really fast read, but it just wasn't memorable for me which is why I rated it as such. For fans of books with no spice, this will definitely be a book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3/5 ⭐ | Bookshops, banter, and a little spark
A cozy, slow-burn romance with a charming premise, a sassy bookseller inspires a bestselling author?! Loved the setting and the bookish nods, but the pacing felt a bit slow and some emotional depth was missing. Still, a warm, rainy-day kind of read. 📚💛

Thank you NetGalley and Kiah Thomas for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is what you call a proper bookish romantic read with sizzling chemistry and witty banter. I ate this up! The main characters back and forth was hilarious and I adored watching their chemistry boil! It was hilarious and also had me kicking my feet reading their romance boil over.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book on to others. I am also planning to add this review to my instagram as well, just currently working on the graphics for this too.

A heartwarming, bookish romance that’s impossible not to love.

Love in a Bookshelf is sweet, emotional, and full of charm. Keah Tomas captures the quiet magic of falling for someone when you least expect it. The characters feel real and relatable, and the bookstore setting adds a cozy touch. While there’s not much spice, the emotional depth and slow-burn connection make it a truly satisfying read. Perfect for romance lovers who enjoy tender, low-steam stories.

It was a super cute book about a bookseller who says just the wrong thing to an author who remembers. I really enjoyed the back and forth between the two and how they were able to forge their relationship. It also deals with real world aspects of a beloved relative with dementia.

Charming, cosy, and pure bookish romance 📚💘. Love on a Bookshelf is an adorable enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in a quaint bookshop filled with sparks, banter, and heartfelt moments. Kiah Thomas crafts lovable characters and a slow-burn romance that had me hooked. Perfect for fans of cosy settings, bookshop romances, and uplifting love stories.

This is a very easy read with a snuggle theme. Our FMC Clarrie has taken over her Nanna's beloved bookstore, and has an encounter with a book writer Declan in her bookstore, which leads them both on quite the adventure together. I love a bookshop themed book, so I really enjoyed that setting. If you have ever had a relative suffer with dementia, this book will also pull on your heartstrings.

It was a short book, however for me the book was very slow in storyline, I wanted to love this but I found myself looking all the time to see how long I had left. This is a veryyyyy slow burn in terms of the romance and the majority of this book feels more like just Clarrie having a living and discovering life journey.

So cozy and nice and amazing to picture this book tour. I love the banter between them, and really loved that they both knew each other before truly meeting. I think it was a perfect book: the drama wasn't too much drama, and I thought the ending would be different. Couldn't put it down!

Thank you Headline Books and NetGalley for the e-arc of Love on a Bookshelf by Kiah Thomas!

In Love on a BookShelf, we are following Clarrie Brooks who's life is a bit of a mess. She's running a failing bookshop, she's just been dumped and her apartment is falling to pieces. The story kicks off with Clarrie having a bad day in her bookshop and in comes Declan Archer who is a local author looking to sign stock. They start off on the wrong foot.. resulting in Declan telling Clarrie to invest in better lighting for her shop and Clarrie telling Declan to write a better book. Fast forward two years, Declan has written a best seller and he's dedicated his book to the book seller who told him to write a better book...

It took a while to get into the story however around the 30% mark was when I became hooked. I will always opt for a book with an undertone of bookish themes and this was the perfect mix of that with the romance.

I will say I felt the romance was slightly surface level and would have wanted a bit more background information on Clarrie's breakup which there was big emphasis on at the start and then barely mentioned again.

Overall 3 stars- a fun read for the summer!