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The Redo by Max Monroe
5.0

I truly loved not only the concept, but also the execution. Remy and Maria grew up together, were high school sweethearts, then broke up. They didn't see each other again until twenty some odd years later when they get trapped in an elevator together, both single. But that's not the weird part... Maria is pregnant. And then... it gets even weirder. Maria is actually pregnant with her sister's baby, goes into labor, and Remy delivers the baby that she now has to raise all by herself. Cue all the craziness that inevitably ensues.

If you love single parent, main characters in their 40s, second chances, close proximity, friends to lovers romance, then this is for you! I really loved just how involved Remy was from the get go. From the minute that Izzy was born, Remy was there every step of the way. He really stepped into that father role, despite not being biologically related to Izzy at all. It really is a testament to how much he not only loves Izzy but Maria as well. It was very clear how not over her he really was, despite always pleading the contrary. Their dynamic was incredible and it was obvious how meant to be they were. Remy is just such an amazing man! Cleo the psychic was just so entertaining and I loved how the role she played in Remy's love life and the influence she had on him and Maria. I absolutely ADORED the speech Remy gave Maria before they had sex again, about how he loved her body just the way it is, even after having a baby and time passing and them aging. It was EPIC. I swooned.

I laughed and cried and boy, was there some great spice in this one. I actually did not read any of the other books in this series or any of the author's books as a matter of fact, but I truly really enjoyed this book.