Weather Girl | 
pickThis reads like the romcom “Set It Up” but in slightly different setting. I liked that mental health was such a huge part of the story. It really was a pretty cute romance. A few wrinkles, but nothing too glaring. Breakup felt silly to me. What I did notice though is that mature content 🌶️ matches the one from the book I‘ve read prior, down to the sequence and details. This book came out 2 years earlier, it is now the trend, I guess.
so-soI don‘t really have a fair reason why this one was Meh for me. I think maybe I‘d just been overdoing it on the romance this year, and this book tipped me over the edge? Lovely representation in terms of bodies and mental health, and I love how she writes about Jewish characters. The misunderstanding plot line wasn‘t my thing (even tho it wasn‘t between the main characters per say) but it was mostly enjoyable overall. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This was a reread & I mostly listed to the audiobook this time. I remembered it being good but I forgot how good it was, so I‘m glad I picked it up again!
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Solomon did this one perfectly.
Another #WickedWords 😀 #sunshine
I'm enjoying this romance so far. Slowish burn.
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"Forecast : Cloudy with a chance of public humiliation."
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Started reading Weather Girl, which should have some #wickedwords in it I reckon.
Also started a new blanket - Galaxy of Change in Lion Brand Mandala, colourway Chimera.
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pickLOVED this story of Ari the weather girl and her struggle with always maintaining her sunny demeanor while hiding her 'dark days'. Until she befriends the sports guy Russell and they hatch a plan to parent trap their divorced bosses to better the work environment of the station and maybe end up falling for each other in the process. This was such an honest portrayal of depression and its stigma, but also a comforting story. Also great Jewish rep!
I'm loving these little forecasts at the beginning of each chapter. So cute! 🌤️
pickThis was more than I anticipated- I didn‘t expect the frank and honest discussion of MC‘s depression (and I didn‘t expect to identify with it so much) all in a romance between coworkers. I really liked this. #bookspinbingo #bookspin
@julieclair Happy Love Month! Here‘s your February #trappedonanisland picks. I have read and enjoyed the top 3 books, and were all 4-5 star reads ⭐️ I have The Little Bakery on Rosemary Lane on my shelf, and I‘ve seen so many raving reviews for Things we Never Got Over. Can‘t wait to see your reviews! Good luck, and happy reading! 💖
pickGoodness, how sweet and spicy was this?? My first of Solomon's books and I'll quite certainly be back for more! I also loved that this book covered some "firsts" for me - 1) the meteorologist angle was great because I too am a sucker for a good rainy day or crazy weather event 2) a plus-sized HERO and 3) Jewish characters, which sounds kind of nuts but I was glad to discover it wasn't at all preachy like "Christian" books can be. ?
pickThis Parent Trap inspired romance stars a weather girl with chronic depression and a DILF sportscaster with a dad bod to boot. This was such a sweet, uplifting story with great Jewish rep, body positivity, mental health destigmatization, and just fantastically SPICY scenes, but I did find myself getting antsy, listening on 2X speed, likely because the plot about getting their bosses back together didn‘t capture my interest.
TV meteorologist, Ari and sports reporter, Russ scheme to get their divorced bosses back together to solve the hostile work environment. This brings Russ and Ari closer together until they can‘t ignore how they feel about each other anymore. We‘re talking women in stem, body acceptance, positive mental health/therapy rep, SPICE, communication, coping of past traumas. honestly nothing to not love about this book.
pickMy heart... I can't... it was amazing.
pickSoft pick for me. I liked it, but I wasn‘t overwhelmed with love for this book. There was a lot of body positivity and great mental health representation. It felt a little forced all around. The relationship between Ari and Russell was heartfelt. They were both adults carrying past hurts and choices. I wanted more though. Not sure I can even articulate where, but it just felt unfinished at the end.
pickA very cute rom-com in which Ari, the local weather girl, and her cute coworker Russ try to get their divorced bosses back together after they begin creating a hostile work environment with their resentment. But in the process, maybe they start to develop feelings for each other as well? Also, both main characters are Jewish, which feels rare to me in a romance novel, and which I loved.
pickthere‘s a ton to like about this office romcom - women in STEM, fun matchmaking shenanigans, diverse families, positive representation of therapy/mental health treatment, and oh yeah, some spicy romance too! I really enjoyed this one!
it doesn‘t exactly fit any of my reading challenge Bingo squares, but it goes toward my number goal! book 4 out of 22 on the year. #romance #romcom #romantsy
pickReally cute workplace romance that addresses some heavier issues - depression and single parenthood are front and center. This was my first by this author and I‘ll probably check out some of her other books!
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pickI didn‘t love this as much as The Ex-Talk, mostly bc that book‘s public radio setting was great to me. But this is another workplace romance that had some deeper topics woven in, which made for an enjoyable read.
pickMore and more rom coms feature plus sized females in a positive light but this was my first experience with a lead male in a plus sized positive character. It really worked and the over arching theme of taking care of multi-generational mental health was refreshing instead of hush hush. Women in STEM occupations also present ❤️ open door romance.
pickI inhaled Weather Girl in one sitting. The plot is just the right level of ridiculous for a rom-com, the characters are well-developed and well-intentioned, and it has plenty of snort-laughs to offer. Best of all, though, were the steamy and – this is key – realistic sex scenes! Honestly, I wanted to high-five Solomon through the page. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/weather-girl-rachel-lynn-solomon/
pickI‘m married to a meteorologist and this is the first romance book I have ever read that featured someone in this profession. Ari, a tv meteorologist, and Russell, a sports reporter, find themselves falling in love while trying to get their bosses, Seth and Torrance, back together. This book tackles some big issues like depression, the challenges that come with being a single parent, as well as the ups and downs of a new relationship.
“The people who love us the most have the power to hurt us the most, too.”
pickCUTE!!!!! Heartwarming story about acceptance (and matchmaking!) Loved the inclusion woven into every aspect: intimacy and mental health, the love and fun in being Jewish, phenomenal gay parents, being both overweight AND sexy!!!!
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It‘s pretty fitting to finish this one during such a rainy stretch of days! I really enjoyed this romance! Ari & Russell were instantly likable main characters, and I like the focus it paid to blended families, mental health, and male body diversity. No complaints - highly recommend!
pickMy first book by this author and I loved it. Charming, heart felt and real.
Ari is fascinated with the weather so her job as a meteorologist is perfect for her. Air‘s boss is legendary weather woman Torrance Hale who also works with her ex husband. Russell, the sports reporter and Ari, team up to solve their bosses‘ relationship problems. Chemistry builds for Russell and Ari but will Ari show her real self?
Trigger: depression
pickSuper cute ☺️ It‘s a nice lil rom com that addresses themes from depression to fatphobia and still manages to be light and funny.
pickFinished this last Monday. It was a great book and had great representation on mental health. Ari is a tv meteorologist and Russell is a sports reporter. They team up to try to get their bosses back together because the friction at work those two cause is making everyone miserable. But in the meantime, Ari and Russell start having feeling for each other. But Ari also hides a part of herself from everyone. It was a great story.
pickWeather Girl was my pick for my January Authentic Books box, and it did not disappoint. The story covered heavier topics in a realistic way, but also found lovely moments that showed how the characters genuinely cared for and supported each other. I love that Russ was not a chiseled super man; he was a real man with a real body. Ari was also very likable. And, look how sunny and cute the others items are in this box!
pickSick as a dog but at least I can read. This was delightful, funny, cozy and sweet but with serious moments with a thought provoking storyline around depression. Really good! #BookspinBingo #romantsy
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pickMy first read of February! This was a charming contemporary romance about a meteorologist and a sports reporter that team up to get their bosses back together and fall for each other. Does deal with depression in a very conscientious manner. 4.5⭐️
#pantone - popcorn
#romancereadingchallenge - contemporary
#booked2022 - Weather in the title
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#roaringwolf - sweet romance
Couldn‘t resist the #HappyEndings book club from Nowhere Bookstore in San Antonio Texas. And this book was perfect to receive today, one of the rainiest days in awhile!
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Current Reads:
🎧Just finished Vengeful by VE Schwab this morning so starting listening to tagged
📚 Reading The Collective by Alison Gaylin a #botm
and reading Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin on Kindle
Favorite of January: Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby
Most recent library check-out: tagged
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A TV station's Weather Girl and Sports Guy try to get their bosses back together, falling in love with each other too.
TW: MC has depression, but it's handled very well
I loved this book so much, I ordered a signed copy. And it came with a cute rain boots bookmark. ☔
pickCloudy with a chance of happily ever after. From the heroine with an internal dialogue that was similar to my own sometimes (it's fine if you have a crush if you ignore it and no one knows) and a plus size hero who was sweet and a little guarded, this one won me over and distracted from the “let's get the bosses back together“ subplot that was second-hand embarrassment central for me. https://youtu.be/DE3BnvV33X4
pickThis is a lighter romance (with a chick-lit feel) that revolves around the world of a television meteorologist. Their is some depth there as well which prevents it from feeling 'fluffy'. I really enjoyed the characters and the book and it provided a nice escape from the craziness in our world right now. I gave it 4/5 stars.
