A review by laheath
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Funny and sweet, opposites attract, second chance romance involving a gardener and the son of a vineyard owner.  Hallie is still grieving the death of the grandmother who helped raise her while keeping her landscaping business going and trying to prevent her grandmother's favorite wine-tasting room from losing business.  Julian is a history professor who has returned to his family's vineyard on sabbatical to write a novel.  He has battled anxiety and panic attacks but has learned to prevent them by adhering to strict, self-imposed schedules.  The romance storyline was good, but what elevated this another star for me, was how the characters dealt with their mental health and supported each other.
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