I absolutely loved this rom-com! 5 slow-burning stars!

The interwoven timeline in this book was done perfectly. I loved the present-day slow-burn tension between Hattie and Freddie and was also looking forward to reading what chaotic and hilarious birthday celebrations that were in store for Hattie and Sam.

Freddie was a lovable and misunderstood MMC with the perfect blend of intensity and hidden vulnerability.

Highly recommend if you love romance featuring best-friends brother trope, secondary characters that feel like a family and secret crushes.

Chloe’s books are so easy to escape into that the pages fly by. I can’t wait for the next one!

I just love Chloe Ford's books so much. Work Trip was a masterpiece and this book was no different. I love her writing style, it's just reads really easily. The characters are so real: they are complicated, have realistic issues and react to them in a realistic manner. Obsessed with the friend group (every one of them, Dylan included, I loved) and the tight knit friendship between Hattie and Sam, they are the definition of a goals friendship. I am immensly intrigued if Sara's getting her own book (I am here for it, so yes please).
Obviously, I am obsessed with Hattie and Freddie. Brother's best friend is my fave trope, so yeah I ate that up. We had the 15 years long yearning (if he isn't pining away, I don't want him) and the complications that come with falling for once's best friend's brother. I loved the angst and the dual timeline that added to the slow burn :)) Freddie made me absolutely melt away (where can I find me a man like that?)
Absolutely loved the Fliss and James cameo btw, I miss them so much...😭😭😭

Thank you Chloe Ford and Aria for the ARC!

PS. Adam deserved to at least get punched in the face, just saying (I'm volunteering)😂

A sweet, fun and cosy read. I really enjoyed it. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.

⭐️ 3.5 stars ⭐️
I fully recommend "House Party". I read it all in an evening.
Hattie and her best friend, Sam met as children on New Year's Eve, which is coincidentally the latter's birthday and the former's birthday eve. Upon meeting, he swears her off his brother, Freddie. The narrative splits between the December 31sts of the past and the present as Hattie navigates seeing Freddie again.
It's not groundbreaking stuff, but it's warm and fun. Some of the writing didn't work for me but I think Chloe Ford has a lot of potential.