I read romance books rarely and always wonder why I don’t read them much. Over time I’ve come to realise that romance novels act like a welcome respite amongst all the intense stories that we are caught up with. And whenever I do read a rom-com book, I can’t help but reimagine those days when I used to watch Sweet Home Alabama, Made of Honour and 27 Dresses, all googly eyed. Romance involves hope and I’m all for it.

Yes & I love you was such a fun book to read. We have a female lead who’s sharp, witty, gorgeous and also has Tourette’s syndrome. She lives her life inside this protective bubble that she’s afraid will break any moment. Being a entertainment and movie reviewer, she has the liberty to work out of a shared space and this is where she ends up meeting the handsome and kind, Jasper. Jasper is an improv actor, struggling to pay his bills and is coming out of a bad breakup. When these two opposite personalities collide, there are inevitable sparks.

There’s the usual flirtatious chapters, the sexual tension building up like a slow bubbling volcano. This book has everything that makes it a perfect romance book, including all the smut. But above everything else, I really appreciate Roni writing about a main character that comes with her own set of challenges. For someone who knew pretty less about Tourette’s, I loved reading this book. It’s informative and the lead characters maintain a healthy relationship that respects space and the condition. It doesn’t weaken Hollyn, the woman in charge but only empowers her to finally make peace it.

I enjoyed reading this book so much so that I finished it merely in a day. So that says something. Thank you for the copy @penguinindia x @reader_viddh