Enemies to lovers??? Grumpy x sunshine??? They’ve known each other since childhood??? He’s her brothers best friend??? Fake dating??? This book had ALEnemies to lovers??? Grumpy x sunshine??? They’ve known each other since childhood??? He’s her brothers best friend??? Fake dating??? This book had ALL of the best tropes and I adored it.
This book was sweet, emotional, steamy, and portrayed mental health and trauma in such a realistic way. Indira and Jude are childhood enemies who grew up alongside each other due to Jude’s friendship with Dira’s brother Collin. Fast forward to present day and Dira, now a therapist, and Jude, a surgeon, find themselves both living at Collin’s house leading up to his wedding.
Dira and Jude were everything and so much more. Seeing them go from bickering to opening up to one another about their struggles and trauma was beautiful. They re-found each other at the exact right time and fit like two pieces of a puzzle. I loved Dira’s determination to never give up on the ones she loved and how she helped Jude realize that his trauma doesn’t mean that he is unloveable. I really appreciated how the author didn’t make the characters go through a third act breakup and instead prioritized Dira supporting Jude through a low point. ALL of the stars for positive communication between these two.
This book was so inspirational and beautiful. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an emotional read with SO much heart and healing.
4.5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Steamy, emotional, heart wrenching, and beautiful. This book had me completely invested in Madigan and Ashley’s romance as well as the entirety of theSteamy, emotional, heart wrenching, and beautiful. This book had me completely invested in Madigan and Ashley’s romance as well as the entirety of the secondary characters stories. I laughed, cried, and the angst and tension between the main characters was so delicious my heart ached.
I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a heartfelt read about grief, overcoming struggles, and finding a second chance at love.
5 stars (but I’d give it a million stars if I could)
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This is hands down one of my favourite books of 2022. It’s beautifully written, heartbreaking, and makes me nostalgic for my own childhood summers speThis is hands down one of my favourite books of 2022. It’s beautifully written, heartbreaking, and makes me nostalgic for my own childhood summers spent in Ontario’s cottage country. It would’ve been a 5 star read if it wasn’t for the big secret reveal at the end… no spoilers but I’m NOT here for that trope. Overall, this is the perfect summer read featuring the childhood friends to lovers trope. ...more