A review by admya
Someone You Deserve by Harlow James

4.75

🎙️📚 AUDIO & BOOK 📚🎙️ 

🔥small town 
💕single mom 
🔥 best friend's widow 
💕 he falls first 
🔥 grumpy hero 
💕 brother’s best friend 
🔥 friends to lovers 
💕 secret relationship 
🔥 mutual pining 
 
 Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 
Spice: 🌶️ 

Narrator: Aiden Snow & Vaness Edwin 

Someone You Deserve by Harlow James is a heartwarming and emotional romance that explores love, loss, and the complexity of relationships after tragedy. The story follows the journey of two people who are brought together by grief and duty but find themselves struggling with feelings that break the unspoken rules of friendship and loyalty. 

Penn, a man who lost his childhood friend while serving the country, becomes the protector and support system for his late friend’s widow, Astrid, and her children. Over time, his role as a caretaker deepens, and his feelings for Astrid grow stronger. Harlow James beautifully captures the internal conflict he faces—wanting to honor his friend’s memory while grappling with his undeniable attraction to Astrid. 

The dynamic between the two is both tender and complicated. Astrid is portrayed as a strong and resilient woman who has navigated immense loss, while Penn's emotional journey from a protective friend to a man in love is handled with sensitivity. The tension between their shared grief and budding romance creates a heartfelt and relatable story. 

Harlow James does an excellent job of balancing the romance with the emotional weight of the characters’ pasts, particularly the challenges of moving forward while still honoring the memory of a lost loved one. The author also weaves in themes of forgiveness, healing, and the importance of finding happiness, even after unimaginable loss. 

Someone You Deserve is a compelling read for fans of slow-burn romances that tackle deep emotions and moral dilemmas. With its well-drawn characters, emotional depth, and the underlying message of deserving love and second chances, Harlow James delivers a touching and thoughtful romance that will leave readers reflecting on love’s complexities long after they turn the last page.