I read this! How did I not review it?! I loved this story!

What a great enemies to lovers romance, especially with the way the office politics were handled. I never felt icky watching these two rivals compete and fall in love. I also loved seeing a heroine who dropped out of high school, got her GED, and never went to college, yet is still succeeding and making her own way, even if her family is being a turd about it. So often romance heroines are expected to be "perfect" in every way, and I like how Mayberry pushes these boundaries. Audrey is exceptional, just in her way. I love to see it.

In the same vein, Zach's backstory was also super compelling, and seeing Audrey learn he isn't just a rich pretty boy with everything was so important. Also seeing her show up for Zach and not trying to "fix" his relationship with his addict mother was lovely.

I didn't even mention the sexy steamy chemistry! OFF THE CHARTS.

CW: addiction (Zach's mother is addicted to heroin and struggling)