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nevertheless_she_reads's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I'm currently in a romance reading season, discovering new-to-me tropes, themes and authors. My first read by romance author, Roni Loren was What If You & Me, a standalone and 2nd novel in her Say Everything series.
In What If You & Me, we meet Andi Lockley, horror novelist and podcaster, who has channeled her past trauma in a way to educate women on how to protect themselves from harm. Her new hunky neighbor/landlord is ex-firefighter Hill Dawson, who hasn't properly dealt with his own trauma of losing his leg in a fire.
This book had so much for me to love! The sparks between Andi and Hill were explosive in their forced proximity, opposites attract, grump-and-sunshine romance. I loved the sensitive nature in which Loren addressed mental health and grief, which Andi and Hill were both able to express and work through together. The character development was so rich, and enhanced for me, as the reader, the sexual tension between the two. And holy smokes, their chemistry! 🔥🔥🔥
This one came so highly recommended by a few fellow Bookstagrammers. And from it, I've found a new author and series I MUST read more of!
I loved this book!
In What If You & Me, we meet Andi Lockley, horror novelist and podcaster, who has channeled her past trauma in a way to educate women on how to protect themselves from harm. Her new hunky neighbor/landlord is ex-firefighter Hill Dawson, who hasn't properly dealt with his own trauma of losing his leg in a fire.
This book had so much for me to love! The sparks between Andi and Hill were explosive in their forced proximity, opposites attract, grump-and-sunshine romance. I loved the sensitive nature in which Loren addressed mental health and grief, which Andi and Hill were both able to express and work through together. The character development was so rich, and enhanced for me, as the reader, the sexual tension between the two. And holy smokes, their chemistry! 🔥🔥🔥
This one came so highly recommended by a few fellow Bookstagrammers. And from it, I've found a new author and series I MUST read more of!
I loved this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault and Murder
pauli_alarcon's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, and Sexual assault
risseandshine's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The thing I love most about this book is the amount of RESPECT the MCs have for each other. Both our MCs experienceed trauma and it was just so heartwarming to see the hero and heroine show so much attentiveness for each other's boundaries.
This is a highly recommended solid love story with solid representation (from an outside perspective). I loved this one better than the previous installment!
This is a highly recommended solid love story with solid representation (from an outside perspective). I loved this one better than the previous installment!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma
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