A review by readwatchcrochet
For the Record by Juliana Smith

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

“You would really do that for me?” “You think there is something out there I wouldn’t do for you?”

📚 friends to lovers
📚 marriage of convenience 
📚 grumpy x sunshine
📚 secret friendship
📚 mutual pining
📚 dual timeline
📚 dual POV

🚫 closed door romance 

|Thoughts|
Third book in the Wells Family series, and it does shine most when they’re all together. A unique dynamic between Rachel & Adam, who have chosen to keep their friendship a secret from the friends/ family (at least initially). 

“It’s okay if you are. It’s a lot. I’m a lot, and you like your quiet space. It’s okay if it’s too much.” “You’re not too much. You’re just right.”

This is knew friends to lovers where they both fall hard from the beginning but just never truly allow themselves to open up to the idea of having a partner. As sweet as this is, it was a little frustrating that they didn’t just come out and say how they felt. 

“You’re the only person I’d ever want to marry. Why would I argue?”

At the same time, the way he had a ring for her prior to they eloped in Vegas, was super cute. One of the big reveals was fairly predictable, but sweet nonetheless. And him being all protective and the whole ‘my wife’, perfect. 

“Next time you call my wife, it better be with an apology for everything, or you’ll never call her again.”

Plan to pick up the final book in the series once it’s released. 

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