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A review by sapphic_bookworms
Love Next Door by Rachael Sommers
4.0
"Love Next Door" by Rachael Sommers is a delightful, angst-free tale that beautifully illustrates how love might be closer than one expects – perhaps just next door.
The first time they met Kim and Riley met, they were just neighbors where Kim’s son was fond of Riley’s dog. Soon, they became friends. Friends who go to rock concerts, watch a medical drama, see soccer plays, and fake date each other to get Kim’s mother to stop harassing Kim for her single status and life choices. But… what happens when the line between fake and reality gets blurred? Could love be much nearer than they thought it was?
This book is a charming choice for readers who appreciate the slow, steady build of a relationship, witnessing how two individuals seamlessly integrate into each other's lives and provide unwavering support. I also enjoyed how the author portrayed the interaction between Tyler and Riley, since when a person with a child dates someone, one of their important standards is their child and lover’s interaction and compatibility. And the author nailed it here. The way Riley cares about Tyler as her own family melted my heart and gave more sound reasons why Kim fell in love with Riley.
However, as a person who needs challenges and twists and turns in the story, this book was sweet, yet too bland. Everything was too smooth sailing, unlike reality, though some might say that is the reason why people read books (which is true too!). It is probably a matter of preference, so I give this book a total rating of 4 stars. Perfect for a day of reading without angst and full of supporting love.
I received an ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
The first time they met Kim and Riley met, they were just neighbors where Kim’s son was fond of Riley’s dog. Soon, they became friends. Friends who go to rock concerts, watch a medical drama, see soccer plays, and fake date each other to get Kim’s mother to stop harassing Kim for her single status and life choices. But… what happens when the line between fake and reality gets blurred? Could love be much nearer than they thought it was?
This book is a charming choice for readers who appreciate the slow, steady build of a relationship, witnessing how two individuals seamlessly integrate into each other's lives and provide unwavering support. I also enjoyed how the author portrayed the interaction between Tyler and Riley, since when a person with a child dates someone, one of their important standards is their child and lover’s interaction and compatibility. And the author nailed it here. The way Riley cares about Tyler as her own family melted my heart and gave more sound reasons why Kim fell in love with Riley.
However, as a person who needs challenges and twists and turns in the story, this book was sweet, yet too bland. Everything was too smooth sailing, unlike reality, though some might say that is the reason why people read books (which is true too!). It is probably a matter of preference, so I give this book a total rating of 4 stars. Perfect for a day of reading without angst and full of supporting love.
I received an ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.