*Book Review copy provided by TLC Book Tours & the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Honestly, I really enjoyed this novel! While it is the second in a series, it stood well completely on its own so I did not feel like a missed anything by not reading the first book. That being said I 100% want to go back now and read One the Corner of Love and Hate.

What kept me reading this novel was watching Charlotte discover her love for her hometown and reconnecting with friends and family after many years apart. It’s clear that Charlotte had a difficult childhood but I loved seeing how she regained her confidence and attempted to embrace life wholeheartedly. There’s something so wonderful about watching a female character believing in herself and accepting the love and happiness she deserves. Plus many of the other female characters are hysterical, where’s GiGi I need that grandma in my life!

My only draw back with this book is that the synopsis sets up a love triangle that never fully develops in the book so I went into it with certain expectations that weren’t met. Additionally, this is definitely a slow burn romance, so if that’s not your thing, know that going in. However, as mentioned above I was more interested in seeing how Charlotte figured out her life regardless of whether that included a romance.

I would definitely recommend this quick contemporary romance read!