Love Walked In is a warm and wonderful love letter to romance readers and book lovers alike. From its dreamy London setting to the charming indie bookstore backdrop, this story swept me up like the perfect cozy read on a rainy day.

Mari has my dream job where she revives struggling indie bookstores and her latest assignment brings her across the pond to save a historic shop in London. But there’s a catch: she has to work alongside Leo, the grumpy and resistant British manager who wants nothing to do with her help. Cue the delicious tension, snappy banter, and a whole lot of mutual pining.

This book shines with some of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, and a dual POV that gives readers insight into both Mari’s guarded optimism and Leo’s emotional walls. The slow burn here is intentional and satisfying, building real chemistry that feels earned. I especially loved the little moments, like when Mari gets sick and Leo steps in to care for her, or when their shared love for books softens their edges.

The London setting was the cherry on top. Sarah Chamberlain painted the city with so much charm and coziness, I was tempted to book a flight and hunt down my own Ross & Co. to get lost in. The supporting cast of booksellers added heart and humor, building a believable found family around the romance. It felt like a Hallmark romance and I really enjoyed that. 

This one hit all the right notes. It was so sweet, swoony, and a little steamy, with just enough emotional depth to make it stick with you. Highly recommend to fans of Emily Henry, Evie Dunmore, or anyone who believes the best love stories are found between the pages of a good book.

Read this if you love:

Enemies to lovers
Close proximity
Grumpy x Sunshine
Dual POV
Bookish romances
A cozy HEA

Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Chamberlain, and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC of this book.