I'm starting to think you're a little like that chocolate bar I keep in my fridge for emergencies."
"Irresistible?"
"Bad for me."
There is a lot of push and pull in this book. At first, it seemed that Keane was a proponent of no attachments. From his living situation to his family relations, he had no "strings". As the story progresses, it seemed like Willa also had attachment issues, but of a different nature. With the failed relationships and string of foster homes she was raised in, it appeared that Willa was not accustomed to forevers either.
But her entire life had been one big Temporary Situation
As the story progressed, my love for these two grew and grew. It was beautiful watching Willa and Keane change and grow. It was little things at first, but then the changes were full on declarations.
He didn't know how and he didn't know when, but the walls guarding his heart had fallen and he'd be conquered."
I love the Heartbreaker Bay friends as much as these friends
I loved being back in the world of Heartbreaker Bay. I grew quite fond of this little group of friends where I read Sweet Little Lies, and my love for them just grew and grew over the course of his book. I have read multiple series by Shalvis, and one thing she is overwhelmingly capable of, is assembling these amazing friend groups. Overtime I read one of Shalvis' books, I want to move to that town, and I can say, my love of her worlds continues. This is such a wonderfully diverse group of people, who are each have something that is keeping them from romantic fulfillment. They all work out these issues with support and love from each other, and that is really all you can hope for in life.
"Yes," she said. "Friends stick." She lifted a shoulder, as if a little embarrassed. "I guess I wouldn't mind if you ....stuck."
"I like the sticky part."
I looked a little like this many times during this book
Overall: Adorable and heartwarming rom-com from an author who never fails to make me smile.
"The invite. Was that just to the party? Or into your life?"