Things We Left Behind

Things We Left Behind (Knockemout, #3) by Lucy Score Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: September 05, 2023 Publisher: Bloom Pages: 592 ISBN: 9798886439298 Genre: Romance | Contemporary  Source: ARC Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Sloane is a feisty Librarian with a lot of wit and sass. The last thing she wants to deal with at her father's funeral is her nemesis and neighbor/childhood ex-friend, Lucian. Lucian's feelings towards Sloane are mutual and even though he has no interest in being in the same room as Sloane, his loyalty to Mr. and Mrs. Walton requires him to make an appearance.

Lucian exudes wealth and power. He spends every waking moment running his empire with an iron fist and has no time for the ghosts of his past that emerge when he is back in Knockemout. He trusted Sloane with his life but she betrayed him and some things are just too hard to forgive no matter how much time passes.

Review: Omg this book! When I first started this series I was instantly drawn into Lucian's character and I've been impatiently waiting for this book so I could finally read his story. The wait was worth it! I am obsessed! I absolutely loved the witty banter between Lucian and Sloane. Every time she called him Lucifer made me chuckle. I also adored his nickname of Pixie/Pix for her.

The character growth in this book was perfection. My heart broke for Lucian and I am so happy that he finally got his happy ever after and the family that he deserves. The chemistry between the main characters was written to perfection. Seriously, there isn't one single flaw in this book. *Chefs kiss*

This book has adventure, lots of sass and witty banter, and a delicious amount of steam. Lucy sure knows how to write about intimate moments in a way that can make grown women blush and swoon. Be still my beating heart. I was torn between wanting to binge-read this and never put it down, and wanting to savor every single second so it would never end. I hate that this book is over. I hate that the series is over! I need more Knockemout in my life.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines by Marion De Ré Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: June 29, 2023 Publisher: Indie Pages: 319 ISBN: 9798392419180 Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: ARC Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Estranged from her father for over 20 years, Mel doesn’t do relationships to protect her heart. When she meets a gorgeous man named Braden, who suggests they become friends with benefits, Mel jumps at the chance. But the lines start to blur when Mel ends up on bedrest, and Braden starts showing up at her house with food. To shake things up further, Mel’s dad is trying to get back into her life, and his right-hand man at work is none other than Braden.

Review:I really enjoyed this book!! It’s definitely a rom-com in the truest sense of the term - there is a lot of witty banter! The romance was swoony, but don’t let that fool you - some weightier topics are discussed. Mel works as a professional dancer and has famous friends, so her life feels very Hollywood. It’s the perfect mental escape into the land of the rich and famous.

This book is deliciously steamy but with fade-to-black scenes. There are lots of innuendos and discussions around sex, but we never see anything except kissing. I loved the chemistry between Mel and Braden. *Cough* Bathroom scene. *Clears throat*

I loved Mel. Having had a rough relationship with my father, I really could relate to Mel’s feelings and the emotional rollercoaster she experienced when her father tried to get back into her life.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Emma and the Grumpy Baker

Emma and the Grumpy Baker (Amelia Island Sisters, #1) by Nova Avery Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: June 21, 2023 Publisher: Indie Pages: 192 ISBN: 9798399346700 Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: ARC Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon

 

Synopsis: Emma has dreamed of owning a bakery for as long as she can remember. Finally, after years of hard work, her dream is coming true! But then the unthinkable happens - another bakery opens RIGHT next to hers, and as if that isn’t bad enough - the owner is her ex!

Liam considers Emma the one that got away. It was her love of baking that ignited his. He decides to open a cookie bakery in homage to Emma and the memories he has of baking together. If he had known another bakery was going in next door and that it belonged to Emma, he never would have opened his in the first place.

Review: How adorable is this cover?! I’ve read so many romance books lately that involve baking that I think it’s time I quit my job and open a bakery.

Maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I didn’t really find Liam to be all that grumpy. He seemed like a nice, caring guy and felt genuine. Sometimes he was a little snarky with Emma, but that was usually in reaction to her words and behavior.

Emma was a fun character! She is so quirky and adorable. I wish I could bake with her; she makes it sound so fun and enjoyable.

Miscommunication is one of my least favorite tropes, but it worked for this book. It was just a short part of the storyline and not the entire book.

This book is super lighthearted and fun. It’s a quick read with really amazing characters. It’s a clean romance (Oh my ganache!) and only has kissing.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Always, Amy

Always, Amy (Love Always, #2) by Belinda Mary Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: June 21, 2023 Publisher: H&J Publishing Pages: 277 ISBN: 9780645694239 Genre: Contemporary | Romance Source: ARC (ebook) Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Amy has sworn off workplace romance after having her heart broken and being mortified in front of everyone. When she finds out that the handsome guy at the bar is the new doctor in her department, she pumps the brakes and tries to ignore Dr. Lucas Mancini at every turn. Eventually, Lucas finds his way in but when he suddenly has to leave town Amy has flashbacks to her last relationship and decides to block Lucas from her life entirely. Everything is going smoothly until he shows back up a year later looking for a second chance and an explanation as to why Amy ghosted him.

Review: I've been waiting for this story impatiently since I finished reading Love, Lilly back in February. The wait was definitely worth it! Oh, my heartstrings! I could NOT put this book down, it was so incredibly sweet and endearing. It was an emotional ride at parts but as expected, it all came full circle for the HEA.

Amy is one of my favorite characters! I found her personality to be very relatable. I get bored with hobbies real fast, I am a perfectionist and overachiever, and I can be very guarded with my heart and feelings. I understood her hesitations with love and even though miscommunication is one of my least favorite tropes, it made sense with this storyline and made the character growth more realistic.

Lucas is like some mythical man that is absolutely perfect. He is such a gentle character and very affectionate and loving. I enjoyed how he wanted to take care of Amy and do things for her.

One of my favorite parts of this book was the emails at the end. I loved that Amy owned up to her mistakes. It's refreshing to see character growth on that level.  My least favorite part was Amy's mother. Seriously, the woman needs to take it down a notch and chill. Since it's a closed-door romance there is no smut but there is lots of steamy swooning. Overall I give this book 4 stars because I loved the plot, I enjoyed the characters, and the storyline was very engaging.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

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How to Find Love When You're Weird

How to Find Love When You're Weird (How to Rom-Com, #5) by Camilla Evergreen Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Publisher: Indie Pages: 344 ISBN: 9798389298934 Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: ARC Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Ellen is a neurodivergent book editor who is obsessed with all things moth and grammar. Hayes is a larger than life tattooed Norwegian bar owner who loves stars and constellations. Ellen meets Hayes on her 21st birthday when she ends up at his bar completely drunk. Fast forward five years when they meet again at a speed dating event. Hayes immediately wants a second chance but Ellen doesn’t remember him at all. The pair decide to fake date to help Hayes get his family off his back and to help Ellen practice dating and inherit her family cottage. 

Review: Oh my stars and garters!!😍What kind of magical book world did I walk into?! I saw the author looking for ARC readers and said yes simply for the fact that it had fake dating and the book cover looked cool. I’ve never read anything by Camilla before so I went into this apprehensive. I ended up falling hard for this book! It was almost impossible to put down. 

Ellen is the most magical and wonderful character in the entire world. Everything about her is just amazing and I wish she was real. I found so much of her personality to be relatable, and Hayes is right - she is ADORABLE. Literally the cutest! Hayes is like a real-life tattooed version of Thor. He is patient and kind, tenderhearted, and giving. Ellen and Hayes are both magical specimens.

I’ve decided that from now on I will also be a moth princess and carry a stuffed giraffe around in my purse while falling in love with a real-life Nordic God. 

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Yours Truly

Yours Truly (Part of Your World, #2) by Abby Jimenez Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: April 11, 2023 Publisher: Forever Pages: 416 ISBN: 9781538704394  Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: Own Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Dr. Briana Ortiz has lived her entire life for her career and her family. Recently divorced and running out of time to find a kidney donor for her brother, Briana can’t help but feel that her life is flatlining. She thought she was guaranteed the promotion at work but now it seems like a new doctor is gunning it for the position.

Dr. Jacob Maddox is looking for a fresh start. The thought of working at the same hospital as his ex-fiancé, who is now engaged to his brother, puts him straight into a panic attack. He’s hoping a new job will be the fresh start he needs to move on with his life but making friends with the staff is proving to be harder than he expected.

Review: This book was a rollercoaster of emotions for me! I laughed out loud, smiled with heart eyes, felt my heart crack open in pain, and sobbed so hard the words blurred together.

Jacob. *dreamy sigh* Jacob is perfect. He is everything. The best cinnamon roll to ever have cinnamon rolled. An angel from the writing Gods. Be still my swooning heart.

"We're all a little broke, Briana. We are a mosaic. We're made up of all those we've met and all the things we've been through. There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn't exist." - Abby Jimenez, Yours Truly

Briana is tough but guarded, lovable but distant, and incredibly smart but often judgmental. I know many didn’t enjoy her childlike behavior and man drama but I found all of it entirely relatable. I feel like the storyline handled it well. Poor girl had a lot going on in her life and had never taken the time to heal her heart and herself. It’s hard to practice self-care when you’re too busy caring for everyone else.

My favorite part of this entire story was the letters back and forth. I was giddy to read each and every single one of them, and then POOF! They just disappeared (until the end) and I was sad. Why Abby, why?!

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Part of Your World

Part of Your World (Part of Your World, #1) by Abby Jimenez Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: April 19, 2022 Publisher: Forever Pages: 400 ISBN: 9781538704370  Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: Own Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Alexis Montgomery is an ER doctor carrying on her family's legacy which has never been a choice but instead was an expectation. Recently divorced and returning home from a family function she finds herself stranded on the side of the road in a small town, thankfully the Mayor sees her and stops to help.

Daniel Grant is not only the Mayor of the town, he is also a talented carpenter and the innkeeper of his family's historic home. Daniel may be 10 years younger than Alexis, but their age gap doesn't stop their attraction to one another.

Review: Why did I wait so long to read this?! This ended up being my favorite Abby J book to date, it's so good! I hated having to put this book down, it brought me so much happiness and my heart felt like it was bursting with joy at the turn of every page.

While this book is full of so many sweet and heart-gushing moments, it also covers some difficult themes around emotional abuse, physical abuse (side character), and anxiety. I enjoyed following along with Alexis's personal growth and self-discovery. She's an older character, in her 30s who is recently divorced and trying to find her way forward while dealing with the expectations of her wealthy family and the career they have planned out for her.

"She'd taught me this, primed me for my relationship with Neil. Made me believe that this was what love looked like. Bri was right. I'd been taught to placate assholes. I'd been taught by Mom." - Abby Jimenez, Part of Your Wrold

If you love a good small-town country boy/city girl romance or reimagined fairytales, then look no further. It's got loveable side characters including a deaf dog and baby goats in jammies!!

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Just His Barista

Just His Barista (Southern Roots, #5) by Donna Jeffries Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: March 28, 2023 Publisher: Indie Pages: 420 ISBN: 9781638762294  Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: ARC Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Macie and Coy are co-owners of the coffee shop that has been in his family for years. The odd thing is, they don't exactly get along with each other. A few months ago they shared the most amazing kiss but that was a mistake and something Macie refuses to talk about. Now Macie is looking for a date to her friend's wedding Coy offers to go with her. Instead of saying yes right away, Macie convinces Coy to try out dating to see if a relationship would even work between them.

Review: I went into this book completely blind. I didn't read the description and I have not read any of the other books in this series. It can be read as a standalone but I am wondering if I would have enjoyed it and rated it higher if I had read the others. I was on the fence when I started it and the further I read, the more turned off I became. Macie's behavior and attitude were a real sour spot for me. I tolerated it at first but then it began to annoy me and leave me frustrated. I rolled my eyes at her so many times, and I truly found it hard to believe Coy would be in love with someone like her for so many years. She acted like a petulant child.

There was one point in this book when a couple of chapters were told from the perspective of various characters from the previous books. While the idea of it was cute, it was quite disruptive to the flow of the story. The story also felt fragmented. Perhaps this was because I didn't read the previous books but a lot of background information seemed to be missing.

Things I enjoyed: I loved the overall plot of this book. Coy was a great character and I found his personality to be enjoyable. There were also a lot of funny moments in the book that made me laugh out loud.

I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
 

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Things We Hide from the Light

Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout, #2) by Lucy Score Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: February 21, 2023 Publisher: Bloom Books Pages: 592 ISBN: 9781399713771 Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: Own Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Police Chief Nash who is known around town as Studley Do Right and admired by all of the citizens for how good his butt looks in his pants, is recovering from a gunshot wound. Not only is Nash struggling with his recovery and trying to fight off the depression and anxiety that are plaguing him, but he is also trying to get his memory back from the night he was shot so he can figure out who shot him and left him for dead.

Lina is in town trying to recover an asset for an insurance company she works for. Her plans are to get in, find what she needs, and get out. What she isn't planning for is to fall for the man next door. Nash is everything Lina is not looking for but Lina is everything that Nash needs. These two get dragged into the same orbit and sparks begin to fly when they are forced into proximity with each other.

Review: I am head over heels in love with this book! *Swoon* I fell in love with these characters in book 1 so to get to see their story continue and to hear from Nash and Lina's point of view was wonderful. Nash is incredibly sweet and has a great personality. I love the whole cinnamon roll/bad girl thing with both Nash and Lina. Seriously, they are made for each other and complement each other perfectly.

The anxiety and PTSD rep is spot on in this book. There are a few scenes where Nash experiences a panic attack and Lucy's writing made it feel very realistic and relatable. My heart hurt for him and it's no wonder that Lina had a hard time keeping herself out of his orbit. He would be impossible to ignore!

In my experience, the second book is never as good as the first but I actually loved this book more. There was adventure, lots of sass, and a delicious amount of steam. Lucy sure does know how to write about intimate moments in a way that can make grown women blush. Even though this story was almost 600 pages long, I still was bummed when it ended. I can't wait to go back to Knockemout in September so I can hear Lucian's story. I am 100% certain that Lucian is going to be my next book boyfriend.

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Things We Never Got Over

Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout, #1) by Lucy Score Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: Jan 13, 2022 Publisher: Bloom Books Pages: 552 ISBN: 9781945631832 Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Source: Own Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Naomi is a runaway bride heading to rescue her estranged diabolical twin in some small honky tonk town called Knockemout. She doesn’t expect her sister to steal her car and cash and skip town. She also doesn’t expect to be left as the caregiver for a niece she didn’t know she had.

Knox is a grumpy tattooed bad-boy barber who likes his solitary life and has no time or interest in drama. He might have a hard exterior but he can't in good conscience just leave a woman and child stranded with no vehicle or money at a rat-infested motel.

Review: I am obsessed with this book! Can I just pack up and move to Knockemout?! I held off on reading this book for a while because of all the hype but then my book club picked the second book in the series for their March read so obviously I had to read this one first.

This is a small-town romance with a grumpy hero who meets a sunshine damsel in distress.

I loved the writing style. I loved the plot and storyline. The characters are absolute perfection. Knox and Naomi are perfect together. The spicy scenes were swoon-worthy.

At first, I was really unsure of this book, Knockemout sounded like a scary place with bikers and people constantly fighting and throwing punches. But this book completely drew me in and I fell in love with the entire town and I came to love these characters and their personalities. I’m a sucker for a good found family novel! This book is legit everything I never knew I needed and is unlike anything I have read before.

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Speechless

Speechless by Lindsey Lanza Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: January 17, 2023 Publisher: Independently Published Pages: 328 ISBN: 9784088044377 Genre: Contemporary | Romance Source: Kindle Unlimited Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Lucy Gold may write fairy tales for a living but her life is anything but one. Looking for a fresh start after her divorce, she sets out to Los Angeles with her service dog. Right before boarding the plane, her living arrangements fall through and just when Lucy begins to realize she is now homeless, a handsome stranger comes to her rescue and offers her a place to stay at his Malibu mansion.

Henry Turner is at the peak of his career as an award-winning composer but his crippling anxiety prevents him from living the life he wants. On a whim and in a moment of compassion, he steps outside his comfort zone and invites Lucy (a complete stranger) to stay at his house with him and his bandmates. 

Review: Omg! I am OBSESSED with this book. Seriously, obsessed! I feel like I can't actually form a coherent sentence when it comes to describing the magic that is Speechless - how ironic. It has so many wonderful tropes: meet cute, forced proximity, mental health representation, chronic illness representation, Jewish representation,  slow burn, dual point of view, and found family.

The chemistry between the characters is absolute perfection. Speechless is such a beautiful story about healing, overcoming insecurities and fear, and the relationship/love between friends, family, and lovers. This book features some heavy topics (chronic illness and mental health) but it leaves the reader with a sense of optimism and empathy.

"I'm starting to realize that finding the perfect partner or having the perfect family isn't an ending at all. It's more like the prologue. What happens next is the story. And I'm finally feeling like my story isn't over, that maybe it hasn't even begun." - Lindsey Lanza, Speechless

This is Lindsey's debut novel and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. I have a feeling she will be an auto-buy author for me! I had to give this book 5 beautiful stars. That's how much I loved it. I had the hardest time putting this book down to go to sleep because I enjoyed it so much. Thank you to my book club, Matzah Book Soup, for choosing this amazing novel as the February read. I may not have read this book otherwise and that would be a real shame because it's easily one of my favorite books ever.

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The Fate She Sees

      

The Replacement Wife

by Allie Davies

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Publication Date: Mar 9, 2022
Publisher: Alison Glossop
Pages: 315
ISBN: 9781739727918
Genre: Thriller | Suspense | Psychological
Source: ARC (ebook)

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Synopsis: Emily is struggling. She has been dealing with something traumatic while also trying to salvage her fractured marriage. She knows her husband is withdrawing more and more so she hires a private investigator to follow him and uncover his secrets. But then strange things start to happen to her. Late one night on the Tube, Emily encounters a man who claims to be psychic and asks to read her palm. At first, Emily is reluctant but then at the last minute, she changes her mind. The psychic predicts that within a month three people will betray her and that he mentions that he sees a gun pointed at her head. Emily originally doubts the man and his predictions, that is until they start coming true.

Emily starts trying to put the pieces together to figure out what her husband is really up to, who is the mysterious person that seems to be following her and hanging outside her house, and who is this psychic really?

Review: I'm shocked that this is Allie's debut novel. The writing is really good, what a fantastic debut novel. I ended up plowing through this book because every time I got to the end of one chapter, I had to keep going to see what the next chapter would bring.

I love when the narrator is unreliable. Especially when other factors come into play such as alcohol or in this case, going off anti-depressants cold-turkey. It makes it incredibly hard to trust the character and as a reader, you spend a lot of time wondering what is real and what isn't. I spent the entire time trying to figure out and guess what was happening, trying to put all the pieces of this puzzle back together to see the full picture. This is one of those books where you think you understand the connections and bigger picture, but when you get to the end you realize you had it very wrong. 

“They whisper in hard tones, probably hoping they cannot be heard over the thunderous rumble of the Tube. It's obvious they are in the midst of a heated discussion. He's staring into her eyes. I recognise the forced expression that appears on his face when he says, 'There's no one else.' Yes, I know that look.”
― Allie Davies, The Fate She Sees

I really enjoyed Emily's character. She was very relatable and it was easy to get sucked into her mind and experience her feelings. 

Overall I give this book 3.5 stars because I loved the plot, I enjoyed the character development, and the storyline was very engaging. I can't wait to see what Allie writes next.

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The Replacement Wife

    

The Replacement Wife

by Darby Kane

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Publication Date: Dec 28 2021
Publisher: William Morrow
Pages: 416
ISBN: 9780063119680
Genre: Thriller | Suspense | Psychological
Source: Library

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Synopsis: Elisa is desperately trying to put her life back together after a horrific accident. She tries to avoid the past trauma and horrible memories by being a devoted wife and attentive mother. They live in a quiet idyllic town on the outskirts of the city and are well-known members of the community.

Not only is Elisa trying to put her life back together following the trauma of the past, but she is also desperate to find her missing friend, Abby, who also happens to be her brother-in-law's fiance. Abby has been missing for several months and the police have ruled her disappearance as a runaway and believe nothing sinister happened. Elisa won't let it go and begins snooping around trying to figure out where Abby went but as she unlocks clues about her family's past, she begins to realize that she doesn't like what she finds. All signs point to Josh being a murderer, after all, he has one dead wife and a missing fiance. Then enters Rachel, Josh's new girlfriend. Elisa is appalled that Josh would begin dating so quickly after Abby's disappearance and she decides that Rachel is really in danger and she will stop at nothing to protect her from Josh's womanizing/murderous ways. 

Review: This book is such a head trip. The entire time I kept saying out loud, "What is happening?!" because it's so hard to wrap your brain around what is going on. The narrator is unreliable so the entire story is told from her distorted view which makes your head spin.

This entire book is filled with manipulation, gaslighting, lies, and delusions. It's absolutely perfect at making you question everything. I can't even adequately describe the amount of gaslighting in this book - it made me stop multiple times and question whether the narrator was becoming unhinged or if she was being manipulated.

“That’s how grief works. Grief, depression, trauma. They overwhelm. They’re louder than the good things happening in your life. You can’t compartmentalize the darker aspects and put them in a box and think they won’t leach into the rest of your life.”
― Darby Kane, The Replacement Wife

Overall I give this book 4 stars because the story is the epitome of what a true psychological thriller is meant to be and it keeps you hooked until the very end.

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The Fastest Way to Fall

   

The Fastest Way to Fall

by Denise Williams

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Publication Date: Nov 2 2021
Publisher: Berkley
Pages: 361
ISBN: 9780593101926
Genre: Romance | Contemporary | Adult Fiction
Source: Library

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Synopsis: Britta has spent the last few years working for a lifestyle website. There is a new position open to be a full-time writer and Britta desperately wants it. Unfortunately, Claire, Britta's coworker, also has her eyes on it. The pair find themselves testing out two competing fitness apps and blogging about the experience in the hopes of winning over their boss.

Wes is the CEO of FitMe, a body-positive fitness app that includes a personal coach/trainer, but despite his success, he feels that his life lacks purpose. He decides to go back to what he loves - being one of the coaches. Britta is assigned to him as his first new client and they immediately hit it off.

Britta didn't plan to fall for Wes but after the pair started working out and meeting in person, it's hard to deny the chemistry and for them to remain professional.

Review: This book is everything. It is the absolute perfect romcom and Denise's storytelling is pure gold. I loved the body positivity of this book, it actually made me want to start being healthier and working out. Britta and Wes are so loveable and you can't help but root for them and their happy ever after.

The character development is fantastic in this book. Britta is such a strong female. She is bold, sarcastic, witty, I could just go on and on about her. I'm not sure how someone could read this book and not want to be Britta? She is adorable! 

I loved that Britta and Wes formed a connection on an emotional level first. They became friends and even though the chemistry was present, it wasn't really introduced until later on. I loved that it was relatable and not just full of lust and chemistry (which I do also enjoy).

“I want you to be my everything, because it feels like you already are”
― Denise Williams, The Fastest Way to Fall

Overall I give this book 4 stars because I enjoyed it so much, it's inspirational and motivational. It's just such a fantastic feel-good romance.

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