please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: yes
POV: dual 1st person POV
spice: a few open-door spicy scenes
TWs: death of a parent, dying parent who is refusing medical intervention, mental health (depression)
standalone: book 1 in the Flora Valley series
final thoughts: there was so much about this book that was promising and ultimately it wasn’t for me, but I did finish it and read book 2 to really give it a shot. I had a very difficult time with the MMC calling other woman gorgeous, beautiful, pretty, etc. but not in turn giving the FMC the same treatment… it really gave me the ick. I kept losing track of the ages of both MCs (who are in their late 20s) because they are both childish, but also well known in their fields.
In my opinion, this would be a quick road trip read for someone looking to get some good spicy scenes and a fun storyline without getting attached to the characters.

read this book if you love

😬 angst
🏝️ forced proximity (working together)
🤐 miscommunication
💘 instalove
😏 kinky (food play, phone sex)
😳 forbidden lovers (boss/employee)
🔀 opposites attract
🤜 mild rivals-to-lovers
🏡 small town
😂 romcom
💼 workplace romance
😡 grumpy/sunshine