Let's Call a Truce: A Novel
Amy Buchanan
Jan 2025 · St. Martin's Griffin
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LET’S CALL A TRUCE is a sexy contemporary romance about second chances at life and love, bursting with humor and a touch of angst from debut author, Amy Buchanan.
After Juliana Ryan's husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her with two grieving kids and a stunted career from years as a stay-at-home mom, she has no choice but to make it work all on her own. But her confidence crashes around her when she overhears her condescending but infuriatingly attractive new colleague, Ben Thomas, talking about how her kids and inexperience are a liability the company can’t afford. This sets off a feud between the two, as Juliana vows to prove him wrong.
Two years later, their feud rages on, but it may be charged with something they aren't willing to admit. When they are forced onto a career-making project together, Juliana has no choice but to call a truce. As their lives become more intertwined in and out of the office, Juliana finds it hard to ignore Ben’s perpetual smile and charming determination. What started as a truce grows into more, as boardroom-clearing arguments turn to desk-clearing kisses. Could the man she deemed her nemesis understand her life–her stress and responsibilities–better than anyone?
But just when Juliana decides to open her heart again, Ben’s past threatens their newfound bliss, and she has to figure out whether this second chance at love is worth it after all.
After Juliana Ryan's husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her with two grieving kids and a stunted career from years as a stay-at-home mom, she has no choice but to make it work all on her own. But her confidence crashes around her when she overhears her condescending but infuriatingly attractive new colleague, Ben Thomas, talking about how her kids and inexperience are a liability the company can’t afford. This sets off a feud between the two, as Juliana vows to prove him wrong.
Two years later, their feud rages on, but it may be charged with something they aren't willing to admit. When they are forced onto a career-making project together, Juliana has no choice but to call a truce. As their lives become more intertwined in and out of the office, Juliana finds it hard to ignore Ben’s perpetual smile and charming determination. What started as a truce grows into more, as boardroom-clearing arguments turn to desk-clearing kisses. Could the man she deemed her nemesis understand her life–her stress and responsibilities–better than anyone?
But just when Juliana decides to open her heart again, Ben’s past threatens their newfound bliss, and she has to figure out whether this second chance at love is worth it after all.
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4.5
2 reviews
Linda Dossett
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January 14, 2025
Generally a good read. I found myself impatient with the two main characters and their constant bickering and this story literally happened over years. There is much “ado about nothing” for the first half of the book, I admit I literally considered skipping forward just to get past the angst. I did enjoy the last half, again, the female MC was a bit of a bummer, but all worked into a lovely HEA.
Andrea Romance
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January 15, 2025
This book has a strong voice that drew me in right away. It’s the best kind of enemies-to-lovers: bad first impression, strong attraction, and annoyance until they really get to know each other. The banter is delicious. Juliana is a strong character and a good mom—playful but never malicious. She and Ben have a ton of chemistry, and the little girls are adorable. The audio narration is a perfect match to the book. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received.
About the author
AMY BUCHANAN has had a lifelong love affair with romance. After decades of devouring love stories written by others, she decided to share the ones pinging around in her own brain. She writes spicy contemporary romances with relatable heroines, swoonworthy heroes, and loving found families.
She lives in Central Florida with her three littles, two pups, and one husband. When not writing, she trolls travel sites for luxury rentals outside of her budget and–poorly–trains for half-marathons.
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