#BookReview What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon @BerkleyRomance @PenguinRandomCA #WhatHappensInAmsterdam #RachelLynnSolomon #Berkley #BerkleyPartner #PenguinReads Title: What Happens in Amsterdam

Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon

Published by: Berkley on May 6, 2025

Genres: Contemporary Romance

Pages: 384

Format: Paperback

Source: Berkley Publishing

Book Rating: 8.5/10

Falling in love with your husband is anything but convenient in this steamy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Business or Pleasure.

Dani Dorfman has somehow made it to her thirties without knowing what she wants to do with her life. So when an office romance ends poorly and gets her fired, she applies for a job in Amsterdam, idly dreaming of escaping the mess she’s created, but never imagining she’ll actually get it.

Except she does. By the end of her first week in Amsterdam, she’s never felt more adrift or alone. Then she crashes her bike into her high school ex-boyfriend—and suddenly life is blooming with new opportunities.

Wouter van Leeuwen was a Dutch exchange student Dani’s family hosted, a forbidden love that ended in a painful breakup. Years later, there’s still sizzling chemistry between them, and okay, maybe a little animosity. More importantly, Wouter needs to be married to inherit a gorgeous family home on a canal—and when Dani’s job falls apart, she needs a visa. As the marriage of convenience pushes them together in unexpected ways, Dani must decide whether her new life is yet another mistake—or if it’s worth taking a risk on a second chance.


Review:

Romantic, humorous, and sentimental!

What Happens in Amsterdam is a sweet, amusing tale featuring the kind, unmoored Dani and the handsome, considerate Wouter as they discover that there may be more to their relationship than just history, pretence, convenience, and fake feelings.

The writing is honest and light. The characters are endearing, fun-loving, and supportive. And the plot is a delightful mix of life, love, family, friendship, patience, understanding, palpable attraction, scorching chemistry, tender moments, nostalgia, and second chances.

Overall, What Happens in Amsterdam is a heartwarming, engaging, satisfying tale by Solomon that I thoroughly enjoyed and which, in my opinion, is a great choice for anyone who loves a good romcom set in an idyllic locale that has a whole lot of hope, humour, and heart.

 

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Thank you to Berkley Romance for this free copy in exchange for an honest review.

 

About Rachel Lynn Solomon

Rachel Lynn Solomon is the New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Talk, Weather Girl, and other romantic comedies for teens and adults. Originally from Seattle, she's currently navigating expat life in Amsterdam, where she can often be found exploring the city, collecting stationery, and working up the courage to knit her first sweater.

Photo by Dennis Heeringa