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An Unexpected Paradise by Chelsea Curto
5.0

Jo andJack have a mutual hate for each other and are in a constant battle of besting the other. When both are chosen to attend a conference for work they’re forced to get along for a weekend. Individually they’re battling their past and that past comes out in how they treat each other. At first I was annoyed with their banter. It was rude & they were both awfulto each other but their friendship then relationship turns beautiful and they are really there for each other. The pining and slow burn is definitely there and the 3rd act conflict was something was actually realistic. TW they do bring up past abuse multiple times from Jo’s past.