A review by fanboyriot
Wake Up, Nat & Darcy by Kate Cochrane

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

♡ Second Chance
♡ Fake Dating Vibes 
♡ Queer Sports Romance

Absolutely lovely.  The history, the chemistry, the atmosphere was so incredible.

After having a bit of a thing in college what better way to reconnect with an ex than to be in a fake-ish relationship with her so your TV views do better?  It sounds like a fool proof plan to me and why not throw in a bit of a friend’s with benefits while you’re at it. 

Seriously though this book had the rivals to lovers and/or enemies to lovers vibes combined with a second chance romance.  It had all the sapphic moments you could ask for.  And I loved how Darcy just shut down a misogynist on live TV she ate with that one.    

Mid way through it did feel like it was dragging out but the last ten or so chapters really had be invested.  I loved the epilogue and Nat’s dad at the end was so wholesome.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, Harlequin, and Carina Adores Imprint for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
Angst Level: n/a
POV: Third Person
Release Date: 12, November 2024
Rep: Lesbian (Main Characters), LGBTQIA+ (Main and Side Characters)
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