samlamsunshine 's review for:

I Could Be Yours by Helena Hunting

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I Could Be Yours is the perfect melding of all Helena Hunting books. We meet a couple who already has a backstory, who have all the same friends and family, and who use humor and sex to cover up their emotions. It already sounds perfect, right? Except then we find out the setting for half of the book is actually at a wedding where we are reunited with an abundance of characters from previous books and storylines. We even hear what’s going on in some other characters' lives and that they too will be receiving their own book soon! Believe me when I say the tidbits of Lavender and Kodiak are reason enough to read I Could Be Yours… But back to Essie and Nate—there is not a single moment that I didn’t believe their love story. There isn’t a single moment I thought felty rushed or too slow. This couple to me was real, it was adults with childhood memories trying to reconcile the past with the present. It was enemies to lovers and lovers to friends (who also love each other). This story felt so real to me. Essie is an incredible young woman trying to make her way (and succeeding) who really rolls with the punches. She is so on top of everything! I thought I was organized and on top of my planner?? Essie threw me out of the water! Nate is a shy young man who is trying to do what’s best for his family above all. He doesn’t know how to communicate with someone who has a different communication style than him, but boy does he learn. Watching these two stumble through their relationship was incredible and I just can’t wait to see what else they do next. This is the perfect read-it-in-one-sitting book for anyone who wants an afternoon to themself and their favorite characters.