Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on
After her mother abandoned her, when she was a child, Chloe became the family caretaker, and also learned to rely on no one, but herself. Now, sagging under the weight of all her responsibilities, Chloe had accepted that there was no room for love or romance, yet in a strange twist of fate, her life served as the inspiration for a Hollywood rom-com which featured a happily-ever-after. With the movie premiere approaching, Chloe began to see her boss in a new light, but would she be able to combat her fears, and let love in?
I am having so much fun reading this series. I am a rom-com lover to my core, and I adore the way Winfrey incorporates all the classic elements of the genre while also acknowledging the obvious nods to these things. I had a great time collecting all the references, and thought Winfrey did a fantastic job building them into the story. Some highlights include a lights-out-kiss, an only-one-bed night, and even a grand gesture.
Rom-com quirks abounded, but I also found myself charmed by the wonderful and hilarious cast of characters. Reunions are always wonderful, and I loved catching up with some old "friends", but I also adored all the new additions to this world. The D&D gang make some appearances, as do Annie and Drew, but I was also treated to Chloe's father and brother, her brother's boyfriend, and of course Chloe and Nick.
Nick was my kind of romance hero. He came off as grumpy, and who doesn't love a grumpy hero? But he was actually quite private and kept a lot to himself. That was why his bond with Chloe was so special. Their daily yacht rock battles always made me smile, and the connection and attraction that existed between them was undeniable. Though Nick seemed gruff, he didn't hide his affection for Chloe. He was always there when she needed him and would say the loveliest and swooniest things to her. He wanted to be there to support her and encourage her. He wanted to be her partner in everything. It was those things, and many others, which made him the owner of my heart.
Nick was gem, and I did get frustrated with Chloe as she attempted to work through her baggage. I have little patience, and part of me wanted to reach through the page and shake that woman. There was also a part of me who understood that Chloe was protecting herself. Her mother, a person in her life, who was supposed to love and take care of her unconditionally, ABANDONED her. I couldn't fault Chloe for fearing that it could happen again. Yes, I was frustrated, but since I knew it would all work out in the end, I gave her the time she needed, and I cannot argue with the results.
I picked up this book hoping to laugh, smile, and swoon, and all those things happened many, many times. It provided me with a perfect escape, and I hope there are more stories to tell in this world.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 16 June, 2020: Finished reading
- 16 June, 2020: Reviewed