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Dear Neighbor
Dear Neighbor is a contemporary character-driven novel about heartbreak, healing, and the messy nonlinear journey of figuring out what you deserve.
At it's core, the story follows Sammie, a sharp, emotionally complex woman grappling with grief, loneliness, and the lingering trauma of her brother's death. When she begins a romance with Ethan, a charming but deeply troubled single father, their connection is immediate and intense--but far from simple. As their relationship unfolds, Sammie finds herself pulled between her desire to help Ethan and the emotional cost of staying tethered to someone who's unraveling.
The novel explores themes like emotional manipulation masked as vulnerability, the blurred lines between love and codependency, and what it means to choose yourself when it hurts. Alongside Sammie's relationship with Ethan, Dear Neighbor also highlights the strength of friendship, the weight of family history, and the quiet courage it takes to walk away from someone you love.
At it's core, the story follows Sammie, a sharp, emotionally complex woman grappling with grief, loneliness, and the lingering trauma of her brother's death. When she begins a romance with Ethan, a charming but deeply troubled single father, their connection is immediate and intense--but far from simple. As their relationship unfolds, Sammie finds herself pulled between her desire to help Ethan and the emotional cost of staying tethered to someone who's unraveling.
The novel explores themes like emotional manipulation masked as vulnerability, the blurred lines between love and codependency, and what it means to choose yourself when it hurts. Alongside Sammie's relationship with Ethan, Dear Neighbor also highlights the strength of friendship, the weight of family history, and the quiet courage it takes to walk away from someone you love.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2025
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December 5, 2025
I loved this book from cover to cover! The main love is so toxic, it’s like a car accident you can’t stop looking at. But the real love story is watching Sammie learn to love her self and the deep love between the group of friends. I’m obsessed 😍
December 19, 2025
This book is the kind of book that quietly pulls you in and then refuses to let go. It is not a fairytale romance but a deeply human one.
If you enjoy romance that focuses on emotional depth instead of clichés and explores timing, healing, and loving someone without losing yourself, Dear Neighbor is absolutely worth the read. I could not put it down.
If you enjoy romance that focuses on emotional depth instead of clichés and explores timing, healing, and loving someone without losing yourself, Dear Neighbor is absolutely worth the read. I could not put it down.
February 26, 2026
This is the book I would set down and come back to over and over. Not a dnf but something that needed thought to keep going. I had to stop and consider myself, my thoughts, my actions. I had to take a break before I could take the next step forward. Fortunately, my story was not as toxic but I could see myself throughout.
April 20, 2026
I really enjoyed the writing style. The topic was a little rough and I had trouble getting into the book - had to keep stopping for breaks. Overall it had a good message and I appreciated the journey.
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