Blessing + Laura | Honest Christian Book Reviews | Kids & Adults

✨ Read this if you love contemporary romance!

⭐️ Rating: ★★★★

My thoughts: This was a fun & lighthearted read, with just the right dose of humor and romance! I haven’t been a huge fan of Monaghan’s other books, so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one.

Dolly was a very likable lead and the chemistry between her and Stewart was believable & adorable. It starts in a fake-dating situation, but I still liked how their relationship was built on true friendship. Of course Stewart was the “perfect” male lead - small town celebrity falls for the hardworking single mom and he’s, conveniently, a millionaire. But isn’t that the happy ending we want when we’re reading a cotton-candy romance novel?

Best part: The way Dolly loved her brother with disabilities was beautiful- no frustration or annoyance, just real love for him. I also really liked the focus on the importance of community and relationships, how we’re not meant to do it all on our own and the beauty that comes when we let others help us.

Content note: This is a mainstream contemporary romance novel, so the content reflects that - a few bedroom scenes with mildly descriptive content, along with occasional profanity & alcohol use.

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[contemporary romance, fake dating, single mom, renovation, Self-discovery, Friendship, Family, Reinventing yourself, celebrity culture, Following your dreams]