This his was cute and happy making, exactly what I needed. Now I want to read the rest in this Series, as I didn’t realize this was book 2 in a trilogy.

Quarantine Book 3.


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I fell for Henry after meeting him in On the Corner of Love and Hate and have been dying for his story. Nina Bocci did not disappoint! Meet Me on Love Lane is such a beautiful, feel good novel. It's funny and romantic and though there are sad moments in the book, the book itself was so hopeful. This is book 2 in the Hopeless Romantics series, but can be read as a standalone. It would be most enjoyed, however, if you read the books in order since previous characters appear and that is where we first meet our hero, Henry.

I was hooked from the very first chapter and couldn't wait to get back to it whenever I had to unfortunately put it down. I really enjoyed Charlotte's healing journey back home. Yes, there are serious moments and heartbreaking ones too, but I loved how everyone in the town of Hope Lake came together to welcome Charlotte with open arms (well, maybe not Birdy). The cast of secondary characters were fantastic and I loved catching up with Emma, Cooper, and Nick. It was Charlotte's grandmother, Gigi, who really stole the show though. She was so supportive and had me laughing out loud so many times! I can only pray that one day I am half as amazing and cool as Gigi is when I'm (hopefully!) a nana myself.

Oh, sweet Henry. There hasn't been a character in a long time that has checked all of my boxes the way he did. Henry was everything I love in my heroes. He was smart, understanding, compassionate, loyal, honest, thoughtful, and so much more! I know that many readers (myself included!) love all different kinds of characters. There are the bad boys, the alphas, the manwhores, the jocks, etc, but no one ever beats the all around good guy to me. I loved everything about him and when I learned the story behind his cochlear implants, I only loved him more.



I was worried at first when I read the synopsis, because I was afraid this would be a love triangle. Once you start reading though, you will see that that's not the case at all. This childhood friends to lovers/second chance-ish/slow burn romance will have you smiling and swooning throughout. The epilogue was the sweetest and was truly perfect for our characters. I can't wait for Nick's story next and those sparks that were flying between him and Parker have me very intrigued. Meet Me on Love Lane is not to be missed!

*I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*

How cute is this cover?! The story inside is just as adorable. Full of heart and fun, this story of second chances brought me so much joy! The setting is idyllic, the characters realistic, the storyline sweet and happy. This is all the makings of a perfect Hallmark movie! Sometimes you just need a little sweetness in your life, and Meet Me On Love Lane was just the book I was looking for. For me, this was a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 read. Thank you @gallerybooks for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you so much Gallery books for the advanced copy!

Okay so I didn’t read the first book but I knew this was fine as a stand-alone. And it totally was - and it was freaking ADORABLE. It was exactly what I needed right now. A light, fun read with a sweet plot and HEA. I loved the prologue with the flashback to her childhood and then the rest of the book in present time (with a few flashbacks thrown in).

The characters were great! Can I just say how much I loved Henry??? I need this to be made into a movie so I have a real life Henry to picture! Not a fan of Dr. Max though. I think Gigi is amazing and I want to be friends with this woman!!!

So the moral is - I’m going to get myself a copy of On the Corner of Love and Hate for Christmas, and hopefully get my hands on an early copy of the third book so I have them all.

This is book two in the Hopeless Romantics trilogy and I really enjoyed Henry and Charlotte's story. I had been looking forward to learning more about Henry from book one and wasn't disappointed. He is the most endearing, thoughtful and sweet man.
Charlotte used to live in Hope Lake, PA, as a child, but was forced to move away with her mother when her parents' divorced. Her mother did not have any good things to say about Hope Lake, so when Charlotte returned "home" twenty-one years later to stay with her father, she was surprised to see how much it was different and thriving. She doesn't remember much about her time there. Her first introduction into the town was pretty funny. As was her grandmother, Gigi. She is a hoot--the funniest, sassiest granny in her 90's. Loved her character.
This is a love story, but it's more than that. It has a description as being a love triangle, but it's really not. There was only one man Charlotte is interested in. This is also a story of Charlotte finding her way and seeing where she belonged. This is such a sweet story.

Thank you to Gallery Books for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Actual rating: 4.5 stars

Favorite Quote: "Some unknown emotion was niggling at me. Something between elation at the what if and trepidation. Whatever it was I pushed it down and followed her through the doors of the great stone building."

Preface: I read the book and listened to the audiobook.

This modern-day novella is the second in the four Hopeless Romantics Series. This book was all sorts of warm and cozy.

We follow the heroine Charlotte Bishop as she is begrudgingly forced to leave NYC for her hometown of Hope Lake, PA, a place she has come to believe is uninhabitable.

Throughout the novella we meet the lovely people of Hope Lake and we find a sense of comfort and community, one that makes the reader feel at home no matter what.

Overall we follow the journey of Charlotte as she discovers her identity, reconnects with old friends, and ultimately figures out what actually matters in life.

As a healthcare provider, I found a few things in the novella to be especially laudable. We explore Charlotte’s past with her mother and the author touches on the significance of seeing a therapist and clearly normalizes that. When Charlotte explores her feelings for a romantic interest, the consent is stated even in the heat of things and the author mentions that they use a condom. These things are pivotal for a healthier society and especially for younger and possibly more impressionable readers.

What I didn’t like: the audiobook narrator’s voice didn’t sound as soothing as I would have liked, so I would recommend the book over audio.

I won this book as a FirstRead.

Out of a job for something that wasn't her fault and blacklisted in the floral industry in New York City, Charlotte Bishop decides to go back to her hometown of Hope Lake, Pennsylvania for the summer while she figures out what comes next. She hasn't been back since her parents divorced when she was 10, and she expects to find a rundown town with little to offer. To her surprise, however, Hope Lake is thriving. Charlotte plans to stay only as long as it takes to save up some money and let things blow over in NYC. However, being back at Hope Lake is giving her the chance to reconnect with her dad, grandma, and childhood friends. She also gets a dream job running a new flower shop in town, and the town is filled with attractive single guys.

This book is the second in a series set in Hope Lake but is easily read as a standalone. This book has all the things you would expect of a romance series set in a small town, strong friendships, over the top moments, drool worthy men, and so on. To me, there is nothing that will set this book apart from others in the genre, though. A strong 3.5 stars for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the ARC.

I loved this. It happens to be the second in a series and I've also read the first. These are sweet novels with lovely characters who are loyal and kind, and it's just the perfect setting. Makes me want to live in a small town. Now I just need someone to write a book telling me how to find that perfect small town!

Charlotte moves back home to regroup and ends up falling in love. With the town, with her long time friends, with her family. A heartwarming balm that came at just the right time for me.

I was crying happy tears as I finished this last night. What a perfect example of a childhood friends-to-lovers/ kinda second chance romance. Hands down, my heart hasn't felt this full and melted in a while.
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While I truly did enjoy On the Corner of Love and Hate, that pales in comparison to this. While I was a tiny bit leery about the possibility of a love triangle and then the person that I liked better NOT being chosen, you don't have to worry about any of that. I knew it from the prologue and was so excited to see how things were going to pan out. You see, I am constantly changing what romance trope I love best. Is it friends to lovers? Is it hate to love? It really depends on the exact situation and the specific writing and characters. While hate to love always seems to be more steamy and explosive once the couple FINALLY gets together, there is something about friends to lovers that ALWAYS takes my breath away and has my heart pounding deep within my chest. And what could make that situation even better? Um, obviously those friends having been childhood best friends, that's what.

In the beginning of this book we see Charlotte coming back to Hope Lake after a series of very unfortunate events back in NYC. She moved away when she was really young after her mom and dad's tumultuous divorce and hasn't been back since so in her mind, this homecoming is going to be short-lived and last only throughout the summer while she can get back on her feet. She ends up staying with her Gigi (who, is obviously one of my favorite characters because she's so darn sassy and scandalous and made me miss my grandma something fierce) and immediately falls back into a fast friendship with Emma. One of the most interesting parts about this book was Charlotte's memory. When she gets back to Hope Lake, she basically remembers NOTHING about her childhood there because being forced to leave had been so traumatic on her. That includes Henry. Sweet Henry. Fuck, characters like him are what keep me going back to romance time and time again. He's an ENGLISH TEACHER, sweet, caring, wears tight shirts, and does nice things for Gigi (like gets her secret binge-purchases sent to his house so she won't get in trouble with Charlotte's dad, lol).

Every interaction that they had together had me on the edge of my seat and had my heart in my throat. He was so tentative at first and basically heartbroken at the thought of her not remembering him or leaving him again. *sobs* And then I lost it at the end when Charlotte finds a certain something and realizes stuff because of that certain something. Seriously, tears just ah-streaming down my face the entire time. Basically all you need to know is that this book is really good and will grab you by the heart and not let go. I am so glad I got my hands on it and I can't wait for Parker and Nick's book!

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the eARC! ♥

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