A review by gesnaughts
Someone You Deserve by Harlow James

5.0

“I want to romanticize every little thing about my life with you, Astrid. I want to keep you forever, show you that you can have it all. That you deserve that, and that I can be the someone that you need in your life.”

I loved Someone You Deserve by Harlow James! Travel back to the charming small town of Carrington Cove for this emotional friends-to-lovers romance. Penn and Astrid will melt your heart with their sizzling chemistry, genuine friendship, and mutual pining. She lost her husband years ago and he made a promise to protect his best friend’s family; unwilling to disrupt their chosen family dynamic, they’ve resisted their attraction for years. The baker and the reliable town handyman were perfectly paired with sweetheart energy, I was smitten with them. Astrid was relatable and endearing, her backstory made my heart ache. Penn was a dreamy hunk worthy of book-husband status. Astrid’s children were complex, well-developed characters who tugged at my heartstrings. I adore small-town romance and Carrington Cove was a lovely place to visit. I’m excited for more of this series!

Vanessa Edwin and Aiden Snow were amazing in their performances of Astrid and Penn. Aiden’s portrayal of the heart-melting, broody, and protective crunchy cinnamon roll Penn was everything. Vanessa flawlessly brought Astrid’s kindhearted, sultry, mama bear character to life. I loved every moment of these two fabulous voices bringing Harlow James’s wonderful love story off the page! If you’re looking for sweet & spicy small-town romance, get this audiobook in your ears now.