Item: Dear Enemy
Rating: 4.00
Author: pinkadot89

by Kristen Callihan

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Callihan comes a smart, emotional contemporary romance about finding love with the most unlikely of people.

As kids, they hated each other. Macon Saint was beautiful, but despite his name, Delilah knew he was the devil. That he dated her slightly evil sister, Samantha, was no picnic either. When they broke up, it was a dream come true: Delilah never had to see him again.

Ten years later, her old enemy sends a text.

Delilah’s sister has stolen a valuable heirloom from Macon, now a rising Hollywood star, and he intends to collect his due. One problem: Sam has skipped town.

Sparks still sizzle between Macon and Delilah, only this heat feels alarmingly like unwanted attraction. But Delilah is desperate to keep her weak-hearted mother from learning of her sister’s theft. So she proposes a deal: she’ll pay off the debt by being Macon’s personal chef and assistant.

It’s a recipe for disaster, but Macon can’t stop himself from accepting. Even though Delilah clearly hates him, there’s something about her that feels like home. Besides, they’re no longer kids, and what once was a bitter rivalry has the potential to be something sweeter. Something like forever.

YES!
+This setup...it's so random and ridiculous, but it somehow worked really well.
+This also isn't the typical high school bully Romance. Yes, Macon was mean to Delilah, but she was mouthy right back! And some things never change.
+Macon is famous, but not too famous. He's on one successful show, but it still has its downside.
+Helping their dreams come true!

NO!
-Sam, Delilah's sister. She's an important part of this weird setup, but I didn't quite believe her as a character based on what little we know of her.
-Macon's name. I either read "Mason" or "Bacon."
-Why are they fighting right now?! What are they even fighting about?! Fighting because reasons.

Dear Enemy

by Kristen Callihan

Reviewed by Angie on Apr 10, 2020

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