i wish i was capable of a teaspoon of the banter, humour, and snark that comes out of charlie and noras mouths. they are seriously a match made in heaven.

but OTPs are nothing new for EH. she has a real gift when it comes to creating a connection and understanding between two people. i loved her YA books, but writing adult romance is her true calling in life.

what i adored most about this particular book is how it doesnt take itself seriously. there is some serious themes and content, but the overall vibe is very ‘lets poke fun at hallmark movies,’ which i enjoyed. the big city girl in a small town trope always works for me, so it was fun to have her fall for a big city boy as they are both stuck in the small town together. both charlie and nora work in publishing, so i think the story might feel too meta at times for some readers, but i personally didnt mind it.

i think this is a fantastic addition to EHs bibliography. if you enjoyed her other books, you will definitely want to add this to your TBR, as its very much the same charm and wittiness and romance she has made herself known for.

a massive thanks to berkley for the ARC!!

↠ 5 stars