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Fell For You by Renee Harless
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad, age gap, brother's best friend, forced proximity, small town
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer, death of a parent
Fell For You is a very interesting, sweet and sometimes even emotional book.
Alex offered to help her friend with the Bed & Breakfast while she is away on her honeymoon. Her only surprise is that when she sees who the guest is, it is none other than Nate, with whom she had a one night stand a year ago. If this was something you didn't expect, wait and see when you and Alex find out that Nate doesn't remember that night.
Nate is a single father after divorcing his ex-wife and now he wants to raise his daughters in the a small town where he can feel like home. He feels that Alex seems familiar, but he can't figure out from where.
During the weeks in which they have to live in the same house, they spend a lot of time together, and the attraction between them grows more and more. When the tension between them becomes unbearable, they give everything and they are so HOT!!
Even if their relationship should have been friends with benefits, it starts to change when they both realize the true feelings behind the attraction.
I really liked this book. Alex was the perfect addition to their little family, and Nate and the girls the support and family Alex could have wished.
Thank you Renee Harless for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad, age gap, brother's best friend, forced proximity, small town
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer, death of a parent
Fell For You is a very interesting, sweet and sometimes even emotional book.
Alex offered to help her friend with the Bed & Breakfast while she is away on her honeymoon. Her only surprise is that when she sees who the guest is, it is none other than Nate, with whom she had a one night stand a year ago. If this was something you didn't expect, wait and see when you and Alex find out that Nate doesn't remember that night.
Nate is a single father after divorcing his ex-wife and now he wants to raise his daughters in the a small town where he can feel like home. He feels that Alex seems familiar, but he can't figure out from where.
During the weeks in which they have to live in the same house, they spend a lot of time together, and the attraction between them grows more and more. When the tension between them becomes unbearable, they give everything and they are so HOT!!
Even if their relationship should have been friends with benefits, it starts to change when they both realize the true feelings behind the attraction.
I really liked this book. Alex was the perfect addition to their little family, and Nate and the girls the support and family Alex could have wished.
Thank you Renee Harless for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Love You More by Stacy Travis
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad x nanny, slow burn, grumpy x sunshine, age gap, forced proximity, small town, he falls first
Well, this was something. If you are a fan of slow burn, then this book might be for you.
Ruby is preparing to be a sommelier, and that's how she will end up working in the Buttercup Hills Vineyard. On the day of the interview, she shows up 12 hours early, where she meets the hot grumpy single dad Jackson and his sweet little daughter Fiona.
Jackson is stressed about his family's business finances, and with his dad's deteriorating mental health he doesn't know who to resolve it. Until he met Ruby, he thought he didn't need anyone's help, but when she proposes to be his daughter's nanny he accepts. Relationships for him now is a big now, but he ends up catching feelings for Ruby but it takes time until he makes a step for a possible relationship.
They are so sweet together, and every moment they spend with little Fiona is so adorable. And when they are alone between the sheets...let's just say that is passionate.
Thank you Stacy Travis and Valentin PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad x nanny, slow burn, grumpy x sunshine, age gap, forced proximity, small town, he falls first
Well, this was something. If you are a fan of slow burn, then this book might be for you.
Ruby is preparing to be a sommelier, and that's how she will end up working in the Buttercup Hills Vineyard. On the day of the interview, she shows up 12 hours early, where she meets the hot grumpy single dad Jackson and his sweet little daughter Fiona.
Jackson is stressed about his family's business finances, and with his dad's deteriorating mental health he doesn't know who to resolve it. Until he met Ruby, he thought he didn't need anyone's help, but when she proposes to be his daughter's nanny he accepts. Relationships for him now is a big now, but he ends up catching feelings for Ruby but it takes time until he makes a step for a possible relationship.
They are so sweet together, and every moment they spend with little Fiona is so adorable. And when they are alone between the sheets...let's just say that is passionate.
Thank you Stacy Travis and Valentin PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
After the Storm by Laura Pavlov
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, second chance, single dad, childhood sweethearts, grumpy x sunshine
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: blood, car accident, cancer, infidelity, pregnancy
I've been rooting for Cage's story since the beginning and finally it's here!! I loved this book so much and I don't want to let them go.
The best book in this series! I adored Cage and Presley and little Gracie. After Presley's father suffered from a stroke, she returns home to take care of him while the divorce with her ex is pending. With her return to Cottonwood also led to the return of Cage in her life. I liked how although they both tried to stay away from each other the first time, but somehow they always ended up together, which only led to re-catch deep feelings.
Laura portrayed very beautifully both the development of the characters, their relationship and how time is again not on their part. And this only made me go through many emotions. Laura, I think I can count on my fingers the number of times I cried and laugh at certain moments in the book.
I tried so hard not to finish this book very quickly and still it came to the end. Cage, Presley and Gracie will always hold a place in my heart and I can't wait to reread this book. I bet it will feel like the first time.
Thank you Laura Pavlov and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, second chance, single dad, childhood sweethearts, grumpy x sunshine
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: blood, car accident, cancer, infidelity, pregnancy
I've been rooting for Cage's story since the beginning and finally it's here!! I loved this book so much and I don't want to let them go.
The best book in this series! I adored Cage and Presley and little Gracie. After Presley's father suffered from a stroke, she returns home to take care of him while the divorce with her ex is pending. With her return to Cottonwood also led to the return of Cage in her life. I liked how although they both tried to stay away from each other the first time, but somehow they always ended up together, which only led to re-catch deep feelings.
Laura portrayed very beautifully both the development of the characters, their relationship and how time is again not on their part. And this only made me go through many emotions. Laura, I think I can count on my fingers the number of times I cried and laugh at certain moments in the book.
I tried so hard not to finish this book very quickly and still it came to the end. Cage, Presley and Gracie will always hold a place in my heart and I can't wait to reread this book. I bet it will feel like the first time.
Thank you Laura Pavlov and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Car accident
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
The Wild One by Daisy Jane
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single mom, small town, found family, reverse age gap
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a parent, alcoholism, dr*g use
I really liked this book. It has some kinks that I haven't discovered so far in the books I've read.
Beck is a single mother after her ex deliver the divorce papers on the same day she found out she is pregnant and he wants nothing to do with their son. Now, she moves closer to her parents.
Beau is a mechanic who is still suffering after the death of his father. What makes him feel better is spending time with Beck and Jett.
The two/three spend a lot of time together and start getting to know each other and very quickly form a friendship, but Beau wants more. He wants Beck and is ready to fight together, and also Jett that he started to love him from the first day he met him.
After passing that part where they take small steps to test the new relationship role... you are not ready for what happens next. Just take a cold drink with you because the spicy scenes are super hot!!
Like kinks that I discovered now are lactation and breading, I don't know if they are really for me, but they didn't bother me to enjoy the moments between them.
Thank you Daisy Jane for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single mom, small town, found family, reverse age gap
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a parent, alcoholism, dr*g use
I really liked this book. It has some kinks that I haven't discovered so far in the books I've read.
Beck is a single mother after her ex deliver the divorce papers on the same day she found out she is pregnant and he wants nothing to do with their son. Now, she moves closer to her parents.
Beau is a mechanic who is still suffering after the death of his father. What makes him feel better is spending time with Beck and Jett.
The two/three spend a lot of time together and start getting to know each other and very quickly form a friendship, but Beau wants more. He wants Beck and is ready to fight together, and also Jett that he started to love him from the first day he met him.
After passing that part where they take small steps to test the new relationship role... you are not ready for what happens next. Just take a cold drink with you because the spicy scenes are super hot!!
Like kinks that I discovered now are lactation and breading, I don't know if they are really for me, but they didn't bother me to enjoy the moments between them.
Thank you Daisy Jane for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug use
The Obscurity in Wishing by M.L. Philpitt
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: forced proximity, mafia, strangers to friends to lovers, slow burn, forced marriage, he falls firs, opposites attract
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: abuse, captivity, physical violence, murder, death, stalking, recollection of parental death
WITHOUT WORDS!!
If I had to choose between one of the Rossi cousins, Calden is definitely the one. He conquered me from the first!!
I loved how the author wrote the development of the characters and their trauma. It's truly a masterpiece!
Yasmine is such a lovely and innocent woman, but Calden brings out her fighting nature. She was kept hidden and captive by her ex-husband, but when Calden rescues her, she thinks that she has changed one prison for another.
Calden never wanted a wife, but when this is the only way he can take Yasmine back to her family, he accepts. Although he has an important role in the mafia, he has a good and beautiful soul. He gives Yasmine the freedom she lacked and teaches her how to fight if something bad happens.
Every moment that Yasmine and Calden spend together only makes them catch feelings. When the tension between them is too overwhelming, they both give up continuing to keep their distance and start a new step in their relationship.
Both are strong characters and together they overcome everything that comes their way. And that's why they say that love conquers everything.
Thank you M. L. Philpitt for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: forced proximity, mafia, strangers to friends to lovers, slow burn, forced marriage, he falls firs, opposites attract
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: abuse, captivity, physical violence, murder, death, stalking, recollection of parental death
WITHOUT WORDS!!
If I had to choose between one of the Rossi cousins, Calden is definitely the one. He conquered me from the first!!
I loved how the author wrote the development of the characters and their trauma. It's truly a masterpiece!
Yasmine is such a lovely and innocent woman, but Calden brings out her fighting nature. She was kept hidden and captive by her ex-husband, but when Calden rescues her, she thinks that she has changed one prison for another.
Calden never wanted a wife, but when this is the only way he can take Yasmine back to her family, he accepts. Although he has an important role in the mafia, he has a good and beautiful soul. He gives Yasmine the freedom she lacked and teaches her how to fight if something bad happens.
Every moment that Yasmine and Calden spend together only makes them catch feelings. When the tension between them is too overwhelming, they both give up continuing to keep their distance and start a new step in their relationship.
Both are strong characters and together they overcome everything that comes their way. And that's why they say that love conquers everything.
Thank you M. L. Philpitt for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Stalking and Death of parent
The Sound of Silence by Katherine Jay
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, forced proximity, slow burn, amnesia
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death, teenage physical abuse by a parental figure, grief, PSTD
WOW! All I have to say is wow!
The story itself, the slow burn, the characters, the setting...everything keeps you hooked from the moment you start reading it.
Willow is such a lovely character and all she wants is for her family and the people from the small town she lives in to stop cuddling her so much after an accident that happened many years ago. Her life is turned upside down when Jesse appears as her sister's fake boyfriend, and she feels something familiar that draws her to him but she is not sure why.
Jesse is a hockey player, grumpy and very private. Returning to a town where he swore not to step again brings changes in his life. The meeting with Willow makes him so grumpy and wants to return to his home, but although he tries his best to stay as far away from her as possible, he can't. He develops deep feelings for her, but is there any chance of a relationship when the past doesn't really want to stay in the past?
I liked how the author wrote the character development. There is a big difference between how they were in the beginning vs. the end, and I'll leave to you to discover more.
The first book in the duet ends with a big cliffhanger that only made me want the next book even more. I think it releases in the beginning of December if I remember correctly, so we don't really have that long to wait.
Thank you Katherine Jay for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, forced proximity, slow burn, amnesia
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death, teenage physical abuse by a parental figure, grief, PSTD
WOW! All I have to say is wow!
The story itself, the slow burn, the characters, the setting...everything keeps you hooked from the moment you start reading it.
Willow is such a lovely character and all she wants is for her family and the people from the small town she lives in to stop cuddling her so much after an accident that happened many years ago. Her life is turned upside down when Jesse appears as her sister's fake boyfriend, and she feels something familiar that draws her to him but she is not sure why.
Jesse is a hockey player, grumpy and very private. Returning to a town where he swore not to step again brings changes in his life. The meeting with Willow makes him so grumpy and wants to return to his home, but although he tries his best to stay as far away from her as possible, he can't. He develops deep feelings for her, but is there any chance of a relationship when the past doesn't really want to stay in the past?
I liked how the author wrote the character development. There is a big difference between how they were in the beginning vs. the end, and I'll leave to you to discover more.
The first book in the duet ends with a big cliffhanger that only made me want the next book even more. I think it releases in the beginning of December if I remember correctly, so we don't really have that long to wait.
Thank you Katherine Jay for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, and Grief
Unsteady by Peyton Corinne
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: hockey player x figure skater, black cat heroine x golden retriever hero, single guardian, college, friends with benefits to lovers, he falls first, protective heroine, mental health rep
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: PTSD, panick attack
OMG THIS BOOK IS SO SO GOOD AND YOU HAVE TO READ IT!!
Unsteady is a beautiful and emotional book about a figure skater that takes care of her brothers while dealing with her own problems and a hockey player that after an injury he needs time to get back on the ice without having a panic attack.
These are just general things about Sadie and Rhys, but they are so much more. Sadie is so strong and she fights to have a bright future and to give the brothers a somewhat normal childhood. She barely has time for herself and when she meets Rhys she can finally breathe a little.
Rhys has been dealing with panic attacks ever since the incident at the last hockey game he played. He clings to Sadie as the only person who can help him get over them, but when he starts to have feelings he wants her as a girlfriend not someone that helps him, so he starts to win her over with small but very meaningful gestures for her.
I love this book so much. The way the author wrote the character development and the mental health rep were exceptional. Not to mention how beautifully it was written!! I will definitely re-read this book and read the next ones she will publish from now on.
If you want a book that will make you go through all possible emotions and if the tropes above are some of your favorites then what are you waiting for...go and read it!
Thank you Peyton Corinne for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: hockey player x figure skater, black cat heroine x golden retriever hero, single guardian, college, friends with benefits to lovers, he falls first, protective heroine, mental health rep
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: PTSD, panick attack
OMG THIS BOOK IS SO SO GOOD AND YOU HAVE TO READ IT!!
Unsteady is a beautiful and emotional book about a figure skater that takes care of her brothers while dealing with her own problems and a hockey player that after an injury he needs time to get back on the ice without having a panic attack.
These are just general things about Sadie and Rhys, but they are so much more. Sadie is so strong and she fights to have a bright future and to give the brothers a somewhat normal childhood. She barely has time for herself and when she meets Rhys she can finally breathe a little.
Rhys has been dealing with panic attacks ever since the incident at the last hockey game he played. He clings to Sadie as the only person who can help him get over them, but when he starts to have feelings he wants her as a girlfriend not someone that helps him, so he starts to win her over with small but very meaningful gestures for her.
I love this book so much. The way the author wrote the character development and the mental health rep were exceptional. Not to mention how beautifully it was written!! I will definitely re-read this book and read the next ones she will publish from now on.
If you want a book that will make you go through all possible emotions and if the tropes above are some of your favorites then what are you waiting for...go and read it!
Thank you Peyton Corinne for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Because of Her by Jewel E. Ann
dark
emotional
lighthearted
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, alpha hero, forced proximity, escaping a killer, grumpy x sunshine, heroine in danger, neighbors to lovers, single dad
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: kidnapping, panick attacks, suicide
THIS BOOK IS AMAZING AND YOU HAVE TO READ IT NOW!!
Before starting to read this book, I started with the first 3 books in the series, which are absolutely amazing, but even though this book is a standalone, it's better to read them all. At first I was a little confused about Jackson's love situation. I left him in a very beautiful relationship with Ryn and their little Livy, and now he is alone again.
If Ryn was the calm woman style, Frankie is totally his type. She is a fighter and wants revenge after the loss of a part of her family. Jackson is older now, he's still a hot, grumpy man, but just like Frankie, he's in that town with a purpose.
I don't even know what to say without giving any spoilers...but what you need to know is that loneliness, grief and pain can unite break two souls. And that's the case of Frankie and Jackson.
If you have this series in your library, get your hands on it, because you don't just learn the stories of the characters, but you also see how the author emphasized everything the characters feel and makes you feel it too.
Thank you Jewel E. Ann for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, alpha hero, forced proximity, escaping a killer, grumpy x sunshine, heroine in danger, neighbors to lovers, single dad
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: kidnapping, panick attacks, suicide
THIS BOOK IS AMAZING AND YOU HAVE TO READ IT NOW!!
Before starting to read this book, I started with the first 3 books in the series, which are absolutely amazing, but even though this book is a standalone, it's better to read them all. At first I was a little confused about Jackson's love situation. I left him in a very beautiful relationship with Ryn and their little Livy, and now he is alone again.
If Ryn was the calm woman style, Frankie is totally his type. She is a fighter and wants revenge after the loss of a part of her family. Jackson is older now, he's still a hot, grumpy man, but just like Frankie, he's in that town with a purpose.
I don't even know what to say without giving any spoilers...but what you need to know is that loneliness, grief and pain can unite break two souls. And that's the case of Frankie and Jackson.
If you have this series in your library, get your hands on it, because you don't just learn the stories of the characters, but you also see how the author emphasized everything the characters feel and makes you feel it too.
Thank you Jewel E. Ann for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, and Kidnapping
Daffodils In Winter by Lola Miles
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: accidental pregnancy, he falls first, possessive hero, reverse grumpy x sunshine
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: miscarriage, emotional trauma
OMG, this book is so emotional!!
At the end of the previous book we find out that Cece is pregnant, and now we see the whole process she goes through. She is scared of this change, but Dante is there for her. And when I say always, it really is always. From the moment he finds out about the pregnancy, he sticks to her and documents himself about what will happen next.
Dante fell in love with Cece from the first time he saw her and now he wants her. If before finding out about the pregnancy he was teasing Cece about "their relationship", but now he is serious and even excited about the baby.
Until the tragic moment when both of them suffer and grieve the loss, they are so sweet and adorable. Cece keeps trying to refuse Dante's advances, only to fall straight into his arms and he continued to playfully tease her. After the loss, Cece is heartbroken, and even though Dante is suffering as well, he is there to assure her that they will get through this together. And they did it!!
Cece and Dante are beautiful characters with an emotional story, and if you don't have as triggers pregnancy and miscarriage then maybe give them a chance to tell you their story. You will definitely love it.
Thank you Lola Miles for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: accidental pregnancy, he falls first, possessive hero, reverse grumpy x sunshine
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: miscarriage, emotional trauma
OMG, this book is so emotional!!
At the end of the previous book we find out that Cece is pregnant, and now we see the whole process she goes through. She is scared of this change, but Dante is there for her. And when I say always, it really is always. From the moment he finds out about the pregnancy, he sticks to her and documents himself about what will happen next.
Dante fell in love with Cece from the first time he saw her and now he wants her. If before finding out about the pregnancy he was teasing Cece about "their relationship", but now he is serious and even excited about the baby.
Until the tragic moment when both of them suffer and grieve the loss, they are so sweet and adorable. Cece keeps trying to refuse Dante's advances, only to fall straight into his arms and he continued to playfully tease her. After the loss, Cece is heartbroken, and even though Dante is suffering as well, he is there to assure her that they will get through this together. And they did it!!
Cece and Dante are beautiful characters with an emotional story, and if you don't have as triggers pregnancy and miscarriage then maybe give them a chance to tell you their story. You will definitely love it.
Thank you Lola Miles for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
The Planner and the Prince by Maude Winters
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, reverse grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, royalty, small town
This book combines several very popular tropes such as enemies to lovers, royal, reverse grumpy x sunshine, small town and opposites attract.
Sanne is an exceptional planner. She is hired to organize the wedding of a semi-royal family, and that's how she meets Prince Paul. The first meeting is very funny and you can see that they are totally different. The tension between them during the course of the book is so strong that sooner or later they start giving everything to a possible relationship.
Paul is funny and free-spirited, which is totally opposite to the organizing and serious side of Sanne. They both have a super beautiful development during the course of the book, and this is also seen in their relationship.
From enemies to lovers, they reach a middle ground where Sanne begins to accept Paul and see him with different eyes to lovers and finally soulmates.
I liked them a lot and I hope you will give them a chance to tell you their story and how love always wins.
Thank you Maude Winters for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, reverse grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, royalty, small town
This book combines several very popular tropes such as enemies to lovers, royal, reverse grumpy x sunshine, small town and opposites attract.
Sanne is an exceptional planner. She is hired to organize the wedding of a semi-royal family, and that's how she meets Prince Paul. The first meeting is very funny and you can see that they are totally different. The tension between them during the course of the book is so strong that sooner or later they start giving everything to a possible relationship.
Paul is funny and free-spirited, which is totally opposite to the organizing and serious side of Sanne. They both have a super beautiful development during the course of the book, and this is also seen in their relationship.
From enemies to lovers, they reach a middle ground where Sanne begins to accept Paul and see him with different eyes to lovers and finally soulmates.
I liked them a lot and I hope you will give them a chance to tell you their story and how love always wins.
Thank you Maude Winters for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.