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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Stalking
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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:
No
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have an inconsistent relationship with Claire Kingsley. They just don't hit the same way every time, so I keep going back. This was a solid 3.5 for me. I just had a hard time connecting with the characters. I felt like Josiah was a little TOO grumpy for me. Like seemed uninterested and borderline rude grumpy. I don't feel like their chemistry was where it could have been which contributed to the my rating as well. I was intrigued by the suspense element. I found myself pushing through this one pretty fast because I wanted to know what was going to happen. I also enjoyed the side characters and will try book 2 to see if it gets any better.
Audrey is at a low. She has decided to move back home after being laid off from work. She immediately realizes that living with her mom is not sustainable so looks around for something else. She finds something that is super cute and within her budget. The challenge- the next-door neighbor who looks like a hot lumberjack and oh right walked in on her taking a bath! He is giving her all of the mixed signals- hot then cold. She can't make sense of it but then she has other things to focus on. Like her new job. The fact that her ex is showing up again. And now there are weird things happening. Scary things. Dead animals. Blood on her door kind of things. Who could be doing this to her? She has no one to turn to until Josiah makes his move. And now they are exploring each other. She finds herself falling hard and wondering if she could see herself here long term. But will they be able to figure out who is behind all of this first? Will it be too late?
Josiah is fine where he is. He is flipping houses with his dad. He doesn't have time for relationship. He tried that and when he thought they were on the same page, they just weren't. So he is closed off. Looks for casual if that. Until Audrey. The mysterious beauty who has moved in next door to him. The one who he saw naked by accident and can't stop thinking about. The one who is the literal sunshine to his rainy day. The one who he keeps trying to hold at bay until he can't fight his feelings anymore. Now he finds himself all in and wanting to protect her. Who could be doing all of these things to her? Who has it out that bad for her? He thinks its on person but it turns out to be someone nobody thought of. Will he be too late? Are they on the same page with what they want?
As always, I did enjoy watching our grump unravel for his leading lady. It was kind of especially special with Josiah because of how grumpy he was. Again though he was borderline too grumpy for me. I did like the surrounding characters and the setting and of course the squirrels LOL. I am going to jump into book 2 soon to see if I want to keep going. Anyone read the Bailey brothers? They were mentioned in this one, and I am on the fence about trying it out. Let me know :)
Audrey is at a low. She has decided to move back home after being laid off from work. She immediately realizes that living with her mom is not sustainable so looks around for something else. She finds something that is super cute and within her budget. The challenge- the next-door neighbor who looks like a hot lumberjack and oh right walked in on her taking a bath! He is giving her all of the mixed signals- hot then cold. She can't make sense of it but then she has other things to focus on. Like her new job. The fact that her ex is showing up again. And now there are weird things happening. Scary things. Dead animals. Blood on her door kind of things. Who could be doing this to her? She has no one to turn to until Josiah makes his move. And now they are exploring each other. She finds herself falling hard and wondering if she could see herself here long term. But will they be able to figure out who is behind all of this first? Will it be too late?
Josiah is fine where he is. He is flipping houses with his dad. He doesn't have time for relationship. He tried that and when he thought they were on the same page, they just weren't. So he is closed off. Looks for casual if that. Until Audrey. The mysterious beauty who has moved in next door to him. The one who he saw naked by accident and can't stop thinking about. The one who is the literal sunshine to his rainy day. The one who he keeps trying to hold at bay until he can't fight his feelings anymore. Now he finds himself all in and wanting to protect her. Who could be doing all of these things to her? Who has it out that bad for her? He thinks its on person but it turns out to be someone nobody thought of. Will he be too late? Are they on the same page with what they want?
As always, I did enjoy watching our grump unravel for his leading lady. It was kind of especially special with Josiah because of how grumpy he was. Again though he was borderline too grumpy for me. I did like the surrounding characters and the setting and of course the squirrels LOL. I am going to jump into book 2 soon to see if I want to keep going. Anyone read the Bailey brothers? They were mentioned in this one, and I am on the fence about trying it out. Let me know :)
emotional
fast-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:
Complicated
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Super cute insta-love story. It was everything I thought it was going to be. The mystery/suspense plot was just as prevalent as the romance which added a nice layer to it. Figured out the who early on but the why seem to come out of nowhere. Main characters has their own personalities that showed through in the realistic dual POVs. Would definitely read again.