Josh and Gemma Make a Baby should have delighted me. This book seemed to promise what I love about romance novels, which is how fun romance tropes can open up an exploration of complex emotional and relational dynamics. And perhaps that is what this novel delivered for some readers. Unfortunately, Josh and Gemma missed the mark for me. I was underwhelmed by the dynamic between the hero and heroine, not least because Gemma really didn't seem to be that interested in Josh's life, or, like, anything about him?

Having said that, I expect this book to find its readers. I can't think of a romance novel that deals with infertility to recommend over Josh and Gemma, which speaks to a gap that think book is filling, perhaps. I can imagine that for readers who have similarly struggled with IVF, following Gemma and Josh through their journey to creating a family may be very affirming. 

Thank you to NetGalley, Swift & Lewis and Sarah Ready for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.