IF THIS WAS A MOVIE - Morgan Elizabeth

Genre - Romance

Goodreads rating - 3.89/5 
My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 

It is a cozy, holiday-infused second-chance romance that leans into the whimsical charm of rom-coms while tugging at the heartstrings. Jules, a romantic at heart, thought she’d found her perfect match on New Year’s Eve—until reality crashed in and she ghosted him. A year later, she’s having a truly cinematic meltdown when fate (and a very persuasive little girl) throws her back into Nate’s orbit. The setup is delightfully improbable, but that’s part of the magic—this is a story that celebrates the idea that love, like movies, doesn’t always follow logic.

Jules is messy, guarded, and deeply relatable. Her reluctance to trust again is rooted in disappointment, but Nate—single dad, contractor, and hopeless romantic—makes it hard to keep her walls up. His quiet gestures, like keeping her favorite coffee syrups stocked just in case she returns, speak volumes. Their chemistry simmers through shared pancakes, rom-com marathons, and snow-dusted moments that feel tailor-made for a Hallmark reel. The romance is sweet with a touch of spice, and while some readers found the miscommunication trope a bit overplayed, the emotional payoff is worth the wait.

What makes this story shine is its unapologetic embrace of sentimentality. It’s a love letter to the idea that life can be romanticized, that even the worst days can lead to something beautiful. Nate and Jules aren’t perfect, but their imperfections make their connection feel earned. With meddling sisters, a precocious child, and a matchbox proposal that ties everything together, If This Was a Movie is a warm, fuzzy read perfect for anyone who believes in Christmas miracles and the invisible strings that pull people back together.