Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows

Give Me Butterflies by Jillian MeadowsGive Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows
Series: Oaks Sisters #1
Published by Avon on 01/21/2025
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 384
Format: ARC
Source: NetGalley
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A swoony, steamy, STEM romance in which two curators at a science museum—a handsome but grumpy astronomer and an anxious but sunshine-y entomologist—realize they are the perfect match. Equal parts nerdy banter and fiery tension, it’s perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey.
Millie was never one to take the expected path. She's an entomologist who loves her job as a natural science curator, inspiring museum visitors every day. It's her dream to take a larger role in the planning of her department, so when a director position opens up, she is determined not to let anything distract her from her goals. Especially her grumpy coworker with his permanent scowl, electric blue eyes, and nerdy astronomy ties.
. . . Not that she’s spent much time noticing any of those things.
Finn doesn’t mean to glare at everyone, but he’s juggling his role at the museum, navigating the grief of losing his sister, attempting to make his nieces smile, and trying not to ruin dinner for the fifth night in a row. He can't afford to let anything slip, and certainly doesn't need anything more on his plate. Millie literally stumbling into him with her bright smile and sunny optimism, is the last thing he needs.
They want nothing to do with each other. But with Finn on the interview committee, avoidance is impossible. And Millie soon realizes it's one thing when a job is on the line. It's quite another when it's her heart.

four-half-stars

review

Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows was such a cute romance! Yes, there seems to be a deluge of STEM romances, but this one definitely stood out from the rest. This isn’t your typical grumpy/sunshine romance. Grumpy Finn definitely has reasons for being standoffish and unfriendly, while Millie’s sunshine is something that pushes her through her days. Their relationship grows subtly throughout the novel, from coworkers, to friends, to more. It simply felt natural and earned. Finn and Millie grow together as characters and lovers and it was great to see them fall in love. There are some bumps along the way in their relationship, but it didn’t feel outlandish. The spice was well written and nothing wildly extreme. I think overall, this read like such a feel-good romance that empowered. It was cute and sexy.

I think if you like Ali Hazelwood then you’ll definitely enjoy Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows. If you’re looking for low angst low spice feel good romance, this is also for you!

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