Last Night Was Fun By Holly Michelle Book Review

I’ll be honest, I stayed up way too late finishing Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle, and I regret nothing. This romantic comedy mixes sports, sharp banter, and heart-thumping chemistry.

Key Takeaways

Last Night Was Fun gives a fun mix of romance, sports, and funny talk.
It keeps readers interested from the beginning to the end.
The book stands out with strong chemistry between characters.
The dialogue is sharp and clever. The baseball setting feels new and makes the story exciting.
People who like romantic comedies will enjoy this book.
Fans of sports stories will also like it. Readers who want strong female leads will find this book funny. The slow-burn romance is also fun to read.

Worth Reading?

Quick Verdict

I started reading Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle. I thought I would only read a little before bed. But I kept reading until the sun came up. This book made me smile and roll my eyes. I really wanted Emmy to win with her rules. If you like romance with sports, jokes, and some wild moments, you should try this book.

Rating: I give it a 7/10. The banter is fun, and the chemistry is strong. The baseball setting feels new. Some parts were easy to guess, but I still had a good time.

Who Will Like It

Not every romance is for everyone. Here’s who I think will enjoy Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle:

Rom-com fans who want more than just sweet moments. This book is funny and sassy.
Sports lovers (especially baseball fans) who like the game as part of the story.
Readers who crave witty banter and slow-burn tension. Emmy and her rival keep things interesting.
Anyone who loves a strong female lead—Emmy is smart and stubborn, so you want her to win.

Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle

Book Details

I picked up Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle after seeing it pop up on my recommended list. The book comes in paperback and ebook formats. I checked for an audiobook, but I didn’t find one yet. The price sits in the $10 to $15 range for the paperback, and the ebook usually costs less. I grabbed the ebook because I wanted to start reading right away. The publisher is a smaller press, so you might not see it in every bookstore, but it’s easy to find online.

Author Info

I wanted to know more about Holly Michelle, so I did some digging. She’s written several romantic comedies, each with a strong female lead and lots of humor. Her style feels fresh and quick, which I love when I want something light. I noticed she often writes about women in sports or creative jobs. That makes her stories stand out from other romance books.

Holly Michelle has also worked with big names in publishing. She’s contributed to magazines and even helped with biographies. Her work has appeared in places like Rolling Stone and The New York Times. She teaches writing at SUNY-New Paltz and New York University. Right now, she’s working on a new biography, so I’m excited to see what comes next.

I have to give props to any author who can make me laugh and care about baseball stats at the same time.

Plot

Main Characters

Emmy Jameson stands out right away. She works as a baseball analyst, and she lives by her own set of rules. Emmy is smart, stubborn, and quick with a comeback. I loved how her goals and struggles felt real. She wants respect in a male-dominated field, but she also wants to protect her heart. The story lets us see her thoughts, her worries, and her growth.

I noticed how her actions and words reveal her personality, not just what the author tells us. The way Emmy reacts to challenges and changes over time made me root for her. The main guy, her rival at work, is just as sharp. Their relationship feels layered, not flat.

Setup

The story kicks off with a mistaken text. Emmy sends a message to the wrong person, and that sparks a chain of events she never saw coming. Suddenly, she’s caught in a workplace rivalry that’s both funny and tense. The baseball world feels real, with stats, locker room talk, and game-day pressure. I could almost smell the popcorn and hear the crowd.

The slow-burn romance builds with every scene. I found myself grinning at their banter and feeling the tension when they argued. The plot moves fast, but it gives enough space for the characters to grow.

Tropes

This book uses some classic romance tropes, but it keeps them fresh:

Enemies-to-lovers: Emmy and her rival start off clashing, but sparks fly.
Workplace romance: The baseball setting adds extra pressure and fun.
Mistaken identity/text: One wrong message changes everything.
Witty banter: Their conversations had me laughing out loud.

Uniqueness

Sports Romance

I have to give props to Holly Michelle for making baseball feel exciting, even for someone who usually skips sports. The ballpark scenes felt real. I could almost hear the crowd and smell the popcorn. Emmy’s job as a baseball analyst isn’t just a background detail.

It shapes every part of her story. I loved how the stats and game talk made the romance feel different from other books. If you like stories where the sport is more than just a setting, this one stands out.

Enemies-to-Lovers

Enemies-to-lovers always gets me. I know I’m not alone. BookTok goes wild for this trope. Ali Hazelwood’s books, like The Love Hypothesis, prove that readers love watching rivals fall for each other. The tension, the banter, the slow shift from annoyance to attraction—it’s addicting.

In this book, Emmy and her rival have that spark. Their arguments made me laugh, and their chemistry kept me turning pages. I wanted to see who would give in first. The emotional rollercoaster left me grinning and sometimes groaning.

Humor

This book had me snorting with laughter. Emmy’s comebacks are sharp. The awkward moments and flirty texts felt real. I found myself texting my friends quotes because I couldn’t keep the jokes to myself. The humor never felt forced. It broke up the tension and made the romance sweeter. If you want a book that makes you laugh out loud, this one delivers.

Strengths

Chemistry

I felt the chemistry between Emmy and her rival from the first page. Their tension made my heart race. Every time they argued, I wanted to see who would win. Sometimes, I even found myself grinning at my screen. The slow-burn romance kept me guessing. I rooted for them, even when they drove each other crazy. I love when a book makes me care about the couple this much.

The stolen glances and awkward moments felt real.
I could almost hear the sparks crackle during their late-night texts.
Their connection grew with every chapter, not just in big scenes but in small, quiet moments.

Tip: If you love stories where the main couple has real, messy feelings, this one delivers.

Dialogue

The dialogue in this book is sharp and quick. Emmy’s comebacks made me laugh out loud. The banter never felt fake or forced. I could picture these conversations happening in real life. The rival’s jokes and Emmy’s sarcasm kept things light, even when the story got tense.

Short, snappy lines kept the story moving.
The flirty texts added a fun twist.
I never got bored with their back-and-forth.

Pacing

The pacing felt just right. I never wanted to skip ahead or put the book down. The story moved fast during the funny or tense scenes, then slowed down for the emotional parts. This balance reminded me of books like “The Hunger Games,” where quick dialogue and action keep you hooked, but slower moments let you breathe and feel.

The author used short sentences and lots of dialogue to speed things up, then gave us time to reflect when Emmy faced tough choices.

I finished the book in one night because I just had to know what happened next. That’s the sign of well-managed pacing for me.

Weaknesses

I’ll be honest, I read this book so fast that I missed a few hours of sleep. But even with all the fun, I noticed a few things that bugged me. No book is perfect, right? Here’s what stood out for me:

Predictable Plot Points: I guessed some of the twists early. The enemies-to-lovers setup felt a bit familiar. Sometimes, I wanted more surprises.
Surface-Level Side Characters: Emmy and her rival shine, but the side characters felt flat. I wanted to know more about her friends and coworkers. They popped in and out without much depth.
Baseball Overload: I love a good sports romance, but sometimes the baseball stats slowed me down. If you don’t care about the game, you might skim those parts.
Quick Resolution: The ending wrapped up fast. I wanted a little more time with Emmy after the big moment. The last few chapters felt rushed.

To be fair, these things didn’t ruin my night. I still had a good time. But if you want a jaw-dropping twist or deep backstories, you might not find them here.

I always look for books that keep me guessing and make me care about every character. This one gave me laughs and chemistry, but left me wishing for just a bit more depth.