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“Perfect isn’t real, but this is.
4.5 stars
A fun, sweet, sexy and swoony enemies-to-lovers romance, this book is funny and relatable, and so freaking cute. I loved these characters, and their story stole my heart. This is such a gorgeous read.
Mia and Alex match on a dating app, but their first date – though entertainingly awkward – does not go well. Things are even more awkward when they learn that Alex is the young, new, hot-shot boss that her father won’t stop complaining about. And things are even more awkward again when they are set up on a double-date by their respective best friends who are falling madly in love. They can’t get away from each other. But though they seem to have little in common and can’t stop bickering, lusty feelings are sparked.
Her round eyes go wide for a few seconds before she plasters on a smile. “Mr. Conroy, was it?”
In an upsetting turn of events, the way Mia says Mr. Conroy has a filthy effect on me. Which means she needs to never say that again.
It’s a great set up and a fun dynamic between these two, and over a series of awkward meet ups, snarky bickering and drunken nights out, feelings start to develop. And when they finally start to explore that chemistry, everything changes.
For the life of me, I don’t understand why I’m preoccupied with her. It’s like having sex with her opened up a portal in my chest, and at random, when I’m brushing my teeth or leading a meeting, I’ll wonder where she is, what she’s up to, if she’s okay … Something either broke inside me or found redemption. I don’t know which one, but I would’ve handed her my soul on a platter if she’d asked for it.
I loved watching these two come together! The situations they are in are real and relatable, their changing feelings for each other feel natural, and the whole thing is just so real, without unnecessary angst and drama. They’re keeping it all a secret from the people in their lives, and given their circumstances I could completely understand that. And that just makes all the time they spend together even more intense as they unexpectedly start to fall for each other.
“I don’t want you to leave, you don’t want to go…Can we stop pretending this isn’t real?”
The banter is fantastic, the sweet moments are heart-clenching, and the sexy time is off-the-charts hot. Holy hell, these two are on fire together, and I could feel the intensity of their connection every time they are together.
I wasn’t prepared for the exponential growth of my feelings today.
It’s not just sex; it’s being with Alex. It’s being held and handled by his capable hands, kissed by his confident mouth, lost in his eyes.He’s a goddamn revelation when he lets you get close, a Roman candle waiting to pop off and ignite the stars.
I felt so much for both of these characters. Again, both so relatable and likable. Mia is sweet and funny with a big heart, who cares so much about the people in her life. She’s got a fierce independent streak, but she wants her happily ever after, and I love watching her feelings towards Alex change as she keeps popping up in his life. And Alex is the most gorgeous hero. He’s had a devastatingly hard life, and his isolation and vulnerability really tore at my heartstrings. I wanted to hug him so bad, and loved watching him fall so hopelessly and helplessly in love for the first time.
“I’ve never been anything to anyone, let alone everything to someone.”
I want more than anything for her to love me so much nothing else matters, the same way I love her.
I loved the early snark, I loved the slow thawing, and I love that they both eventually just throw their hearts open to each other and embrace everything that’s happening between them. It’s sweet and swoony (and did I mention sexy?!), and they are so freaking cute together! Of course they have a bit of drama to work through, but it makes sense to their situation, it’s short-lived, and even in their turmoil, they have nothing but love for each other. It’s just gorgeous!
“I’ve been yours for a long time. Whether we were ready or not.”
… “I’m ready now. I want everything with you.”
It’s a long book, and felt a bit slow in the beginning, but once the pace picks up and the romance really starts to kick in, I was fully on board and so invested in these two! I loved their journey, and finished this book in the early hours of the morning with a fluffy heart and a huge smile on my face.
I loved it! 4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.