I enjoyed reading this but ultimately feel lukewarm about the romance. I liked Delilah’s character. I thought she was dark without being a caricature, cynical without being jaded – she straddled a lot of lines making her complex, interesting and 3D. I also enjoyed Claire who was a bit less thoroughly developed but a more likeable character, and I liked the body positivity element. I understood Delilah’s draw to Claire but not vice versa. So I had a hard time believing the chemistry between the women, especially given the timeline, though those scenes were well written. The side characters were great. I hope Iris gets her own book. Josh was difficult but realistic. Same with Astrid and her mother. I liked that we learn about Astrid and she isn’t just written off. There are two (or more) sides to every story and I liked that the author played with that here.

Short Summary: When her stepsister offers her an exorbitant amount to photograph her wedding, Delilah has no choice but to return to Bright Falls, the site of her sad and lonely childhood. Running into Claire isn’t a surprise since she’s best friends with the bride, but Delilah’s feelings for her are. Claire has grown up. She has a pre-teen daughter and flaky ex-husband, and she also can’t take her eyes off Delilah. Will these two women overcome their trust issues for a shot at happiness?

Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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