Bella Heartwood Book Reviews

Summer in the City was such a fun surprise. It’s a classic enemies-to-lovers setup, but with emotional depth, witty banter, and a cast of imperfect but lovable characters. I was smiling and fully hooked from beginning to end. Elle and Parker’s dynamic had me rooting for them the whole way, and I loved how the story balanced romance with personal growth.

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The New York City backdrop adds charm, but what really stood out to me were the characters and how real they felt. This was a feel-good, engaging read—and exactly what I needed.

This is the first book I’ve read by Ali Hazelwood and… I’m in awe. Her writing is so immersive — from the witty banter to the rich setting, every page pulled me in. I laughed out loud, swooned hard, and watched the characters grow in such real, touching ways.

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The plot? Smart.
The humor? On point.
The ending? CHEF’S KISS 💋

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I’m officially obsessed. This is a 1000/10 read for me, and I’m sad-happy that it’s over. 🥲 At this point, Ali Hazelwood might just be my new favorite author. 🤗✨

I was captivated by this book from the very beginning, and each chapter pulled me in even more. The story between Jeanie and Logan is full of romance, a few steamy scenes, humor, strong character development, and meaningful messages about dealing with internal struggles—which I absolutely loved. I’ll definitely be reading the other books in this series! I highly recommend this book to anyone, especially those who love romance novels—and even more so if you’re into the Grumpy Sunshine trope.

I’d give this book a 10 if I could — I loved it so much! ❤️ The characters and their development were incredible, and their stories had so much depth. It’s definitely a romance (yes, there are steamy scenes 😉), but it also offers powerful life lessons. Some scenes made me sad, others had me laughing, and a few made me go “oh wow 🤩.” This book really has it all. I was happy but also a little sad to finish it — that’s how you know it’s a good one! 😅