So Not Meant to Be

One of my absolute favorite reads from last year was Meghan Quinn's A Not So Meet Cute. So, when the author announced that she had a book for JP Cane and Kelsey Gardner, aka siblings of Hux and Lottie, respectively, from the aforementioned 2021 fave, well, I was as giddy as one could be. So Not Meant to Be is an enemies-to-lovers romance, although I think it would be fare to say that the "enemies" part was more on Kelsey's end than JP's, even if the guy made pushing her buttons seem like he was born to do it. While JP and Kelsey's story can be read independently of Hux and Lottie's, I'm seriously recommending you check the latter out, which shouldn't be much of a surprise since I'd just been saying how much I loved that darn book.JP Cane doesn't think that men and women can be friends and still work together. That shouldn't really be a problem since Kelsey Gardner doesn't think of him as a friend. She does, however, think JP's full of himself and too much of everything else. Too talkative, too handsome, and knows all too well how to get under her skin. To make matters worse, she know has to stay in the same penthouse as him for an extended period of time. So, not only do they work together, they now live together as well. Now, he's added being too flirty to the mix. While Kelsey may disagree about the whole being friends and working thing, she's positive that sleeping AND working together is a no-go. But that shouldn't be a problem since that'll never happen. Right?Ooh, but how JP gave Hux a run for his money as my favorite Meghan Quinn male main character. The Cane brothers are certainly a cut above the rest! I absolutely adored JP. If you check "swoon-worthy" in the dictionary, I wouldn't be surprised if it had him there as an example. Now, when it comes to Kelsey, I confess that it took a while for me to not just warm up to her, but also to deem her worthy of my, erm, our Jonah. Their back and forth was entertaining, but then when it comes to banter, Quinn knows her stuff. I laughed out loud more than once, and there were times where my heart ached for JP. Yep, I know, I know, but what can I say? I'm a wee bit--WHOLLY--hungover on all things JP, which is why So Not Meant to Be receives five stars!

I had a blast reading this book! While there were lots of tender moments between Kelsey and JP, overall this book was quite simply a good time. We’ve got a golden retriever, reformed playboy and the uptight, solid good girl who should never work together, but do… so beautifully!I read the reviews before purchasing this book and was so confused about all of the pigeon mentions. I GET IT NOW! All hail JP and his love for pigeons, it was one of my favorite parts of this story.Kelsey and her insecurities about being unlovable are super relatable, and I found her character to be real and honest. One of the best things about her was how all in she went on her love for JP. It took her awhile to get there, but once she decided to put her heart on the line, she gave it her all.Also, I thought the addition of past couples as podcast guests was SO MUCH FUN and great marketing. I met 3 or 4 couples I’d love to read!This book was funny, sweet, and steamy in healthy doses. A good time! 4.5 stars 🌟

Loved this one. I was laughing all the way through it. JP is hilarious in this book. Enjoying these books.

There I was reading in bed next to my husband, holding my mouth and nose, trying desperately not to laugh. That is how funny this story was to me. The romance was cute but was pretty predictable. The sex scenes were pretty good. Enemies to lovers. There were a few parts that just seemed weird and unnecessary. I would have liked her to have a different best friend other than her sister. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable sharing intimate things in such detail to a family members like Kelsey does.Cute, quickish read. 3.5 stars.

MCs: JP & KelseyGenre: Billionaire RomanceTropes: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Reformed PlayboyRatingsPlot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Spice/Steam: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Do I Recommend: Yes!So after reading the first book, I was excited to jump into the second with the siblings of both MCs from A Not So Meet Cute. Huxley was a lot to live up to, but let me tell you - JP delivered. By the end of this book, I was absolutely IN LOVE with JP Cane. He was absolutely hilarious throughout the book and his obsession with pigeons is my new favorite thing. In addition, I loved getting to see more of the emotional/sensitive side and the issues he struggled with. It made him so relatable and got me invested in his character. Interestingly enough, I was actually really excited to learn more about Kelsey's character because I adored her in the first book. In the first book, she always felt like the voice of reason and a great sounding board for Lottie. Unfortunately, I really didn't enjoy her character as much as we got to know her. She was this woman always looking for love but was only really willing to look for it in "safe" options. It was frustrating to see her repeatedly discount JP because of this "he doesn't do relationship" idea when he was clearly showing her he was interested in more. Additionally, while I felt like the late-stage conflict was good, it does feel as though Kelsey overreacted to an extent and was somewhat selfish during that time given her own insecurities. Ultimately, I really enjoyed their relationship and story. At this point, it's hard to tell if I like them or Lottie and Huxley more, but one thing is for sure - JP is my favorite character hands down. Highly recommend!

This book is feel good and hilarious. Meghan Quinn’s books always have me laughing out loud. I love that some of the other characters from her other stories make an appearance in this book. The witty banter and sweetness of JP and Kelsey is wonderful. A fun read!

So captivating! It was perfect and a breath of fresh air. JP is hot, funny, charismatic and so relatable in his insecurities. It makes him human and fun. Kelsey is a little annoying, yet funny and lovable.I cried laughed with the drunken polar bear/pigeon donation. LolSimply amazing read. Could 've been spicier, but it is so much fun to see the development of the characters, that it doesn't take anything from the experience.

Aburrido hasta los huesos….Dios mío NO LO LEANLlegue a leer el 20% del libro y todo este tiempo solo habla de cómo Kelsey odia/ama a JP y las mil excusas y tonterías que diario le dice … no JP, no podemos esto, no podemos lo otro, no no no … DIOS NUNCA ME HABIA HASTIADO DE UN PERSONAJE DE ESTÁ MANERADe vdd no lo lean…. El libro #1 a diferencia es divinooooo , chistoso al punto reír en voz alta , romántico un poco, súper sexy … pensé que este libro el #2 sería algo parecido , pero NOOOOOO

JP and Kelsey were characters in "A Not So Meet Cute". They are two "co-workers" who are very attracted to each other but don't get along. When they are forced to travel together for work - sparks fly. While I did really enjoy the book and it had me laughing ALOT I didn't love Kelsey. She frustrated the heck out of me and I couldn't relate to her at all. JP is so freaking sweet but she overlooks what's right in front of her. This is a fun easy summer read and I definitely still recommend it!

Easy to read and good believable storyline

J'ai bien aimé être lecture mais malheureusement je n’ai pas autant rigolé que pour le premier tome de cette série. De plus je trouve le personnage de Kelsey très différent dans ce tome que dans le précédent.