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Not Catching Love by Saxon James
5.0
challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective tense slow-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

AUDIO REVIEW

This was the perfect ending to the series.

Xander and Derek were everything I expected and more. I knew I was going to love Xander's story the moment I listened to The Husband Hoax. He always intrigued me and I knew his story was going to be difficult but so worthwhile.

I enjoyed that this one was a slow burn. It made more sense given Xander's history of abandonment and mental health. He had to learn to help/love himself before he could truly love Derek.

And Derek was the most patient and gentle man to Xander. When he had to put his foot down with Xander and give him an ultimatum, my heart broke for both of them. But it was necessary as they couldn't have a future if Xander didn't get help.

Their journey was messy and difficult, but the way they grew individually and together was so beautiful.

🌶🌶

Tropes/themes
✨nurse x patient/artist
✨slow burn
✨friends to more
✨forbidden
✨hurt/comfort
✨mental health rep