Book Review – ‘Let’s Call a Truce’ by Amy Buchanan

Synopsis

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.

My Thoughts

Well, Amy Buchanan with her latest novel ‘Let’s Call a Truce’ has earned the first 5-star read of 2025 for me! Right away I loved how these characters were written and in my mind, I was able to see it all play out perfectly.  Amy was able to write this as if you were watching a Rom-Com and let me tell you this is really what I needed to start the new year off right.

Along with the laughs ‘Let’s Call a Truce’ had some emotional moments to tug at the heartstrings. But I have to say seeing the growth that would happen with Juliana was nothing but amazing.  You can tell how tough she is right from the start but to be able to start to let the walls down to let someone in was great to see.

Like I said ‘Let’s Call a Truce’ is a 5-star read with a Spice level of 3 peppers.  The explicit scenes in this book really helped add to the story and build the relationship between Juliana and Ben.  This book has everything you need and will not be disappointed when you read it.

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**I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC Copy of this book. Getting the ARC Copy did not influence my thoughts on the book as they are all my own**