... a triumphant achievement for contemporary romance phenom Lucy Parker ... If you’re worried whether Nick grovels sufficiently, I will spare you the hemming and hawing and say yes, he definitely does. His redemption arc has been worth waiting for. He does a superb grovel, but it’s the acknowledgement that his actions have consequences, the introspection he does to examine why he did what he did and how it doesn’t align with the man he wants to be that exalt him to the top ranks of swoony romantic heroes ... Headliners’ wintry London setting makes this an even more magical romance, as there is something so romantic and whimsical about falling in love amidst the falling snow ... a superb contemporary romance. Parker’s readers, new and returning, are sure to find this one hard to put down.

Sharp dialogue, a close-up view of work—actual work!—in entertainment media, sizzling chemistry, gasp-worthy drama, and at the center of everything a great, warm, welcoming heart ... For the record, I’d definitely recommend reading The Austen Playbook before this one to get the full impact. It’s not going to be a hardship. Both are absolutely stunning ... Add in fallout from past drama, one horrifyingly creative saboteur, and a lightning-storm’s worth of sexual chemistry, and you’ve got an ideal enemies-to-lovers romp. There’s a fine line to be walked with this trope: too much bitterness, and the romance feels rickety; too little, and the reader grows impatient with the pace of the relationship. Parker’s brilliance is to build both Sabrina and Nick as gloriously, stubbornly professional: they’re exceptional at their job, and would never compromise their performance under any circumstances. It adds edge to their dynamic, as they try to out-best one another, but it also gives us a reason for them to trust one another when they realize someone’s playing silly buggers on the set ... It’s enough glow to get you all the way through til spring.

This is an enemies-to-lovers plot at its best — with sparks flying, banter that's fiery but never mean, and a palpable sexual tension. By the time Sabrina and Nick reach their happy ending, you wonder how they were ever at odds.

... a wonderfully sharp, funny, sexy and grown-up romance between a pair of rival TV presenters who profess to hate each other’s guts, but who, of course, doth protest too much ... a sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant but always entertaining romance between two characters with scorching chemistry who simply light up the pages. Lucy Parker captures the frenetic behind the scenes energy of live television just as well as she depicted the backstage shenanigans of the theatre scene, and the scenarios she dreams up for the breakfast show are all ridiculously plausible and entertaining ... Nick and Sabrina are multi-faceted, complex characters who feel like real people, and their romance is really well done, the move from animosity to partnership to love evolving naturally and organically ... As always, the writing is top notch, the dialogue sparkles with wit and humour, the pop culture references are spot on and most of all, I love knowing that I can pick up a Lucy Parker book and feel instantly as though I’m in a place I recognise. It’s an idealised version of the London I know and love perhaps, but it’s completely recognisable and the author captures the British idiom incredibly well ... delivered everything I wanted and expected. It’s warm, funny and gorgeously romantic, the characters are rounded and engaging, the writing is terrific and everything about it works on every level. It’s the sort of book that wraps you up in a big cuddle and leaves you smiling.

I LOVE Parker’s style, and it’s absolutely worth picking this book up for her snark and wit alone ... Redemption arc aside, Sabrina and Nick’s relationship was just so healthy. It progressed quickly, and when one needed to draw back a bit, they still made a point of maintaining a connection with the other. There were no jumping to conclusions or pointless, jealousy-fueled rampages...Seeing two confident people adulting in a healthy relationship is extremely catnippy for me! ... Another thing I really enjoyed about the book was how family, loss, and grief were explored and layered together ... Hanging out with two witty, caring, and charismatic people on their various adventures is exactly as fun as it sounds ... While I appreciate the lack of trite stereotypes and how skin tone wasn’t made any character’s defining trait, a person’s racial identity and how they navigate the ways they’re racialized by society and by their interpersonal relationships deeply impacts who they are. Whether Nick is biracial or not would be a core part of his identity, and whether his family is biracial or not would have an impact on their relationships and how they operate as a family ... While Nick’s struggles with racism do not need to be central to the story, I think they do need to be seen and acknowledged the way Sabrina’s experiences with sexism and misogyny are ... I think other returning fans of the series will enjoy this book at least as much as they did the previous ones and newcomers will easily be roped into reading all the other ones ... another solid installment in this feel-good series, but racial dynamics and identities needs to be portrayed honestly for me to be able to fully sink into a story.

The narrative sets up a number of tensions, all of which are resolved (naturally) near the end of the book. I held my breath in places and had that cringe-y 'oh no!' feeling multiple times because I was so invested in the relationship. I genuinely liked both Sabrina and Nick and didn’t want either of them to be hurt or hurtful ... I enjoyed the various family dynamics showcased in the story as well ... The sparkling banter between the main characters definitely put me in mind of my favourite books of the series so far ... a wonderful reading experience and a great way to kick off my 2020. Definitely recommend.

... cute ... The couple’s transition from contention to contentment as they learn to love each other is smooth and believable. Romance fans will root for this sweet, saucy relationship.