Something Like Desire

by Marie Hoy-Kenny

The debut adult novel from the author of The Girls from Hush Cabin , Something like Desire is a hilarious, romantic story of family, loyalty, and finding love in the most unlikely of places.

Lexi Callen’s world is turned upside down when her mother announces she’s leaving her father because she’s having an affair. With her sister’s wedding just weeks away, Lexi vows to put an end to the fling before it tears the family apart.

But her plan takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Zach, the son of her mother’s lover, who seems equally determined to break up the relationship. What begins as a blame game and clashing opinions quickly shifts into something more complicated. The more time Lexi spends with Zach, the harder it is to deny the magnetism between them.

As the wedding date looms closer, Lexi is forced to confront more than just her mother’s scandal. Questions about her own future, and her long-term boyfriend, Jayden, begin to surface. Caught between loyalty, desire, and the life she thought she wanted, Lexi must decide how much she’s willing to risk in order to follow her heart.

Genres: Romance

244 pages, Paperback

Published August 4, 2026

About the author

Marie Hoy-Kenny attended the University of Toronto, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Writing and Communication. Her work has been published in several literary magazines, including trampset, Cosmonauts Avenue, and FlashBack Fiction. Her debut novel, THE GIRLS FROM HUSH CABIN, was published by Blackstone Publishing in 2023. Her short story INCARNATION will be published in Blackstone’s first SHADOW LAB anthology in November 2024, and her debut picture book, THIS PLANT IS NOT BORING, will be published in April 2025 by Orca Book Publishers.

Reviews

[BookishKB · Rating 4 out of 5]

💍💜 Something Like Desire 🥂✨

📖 Bookish Thoughts

The level of hate I have for both of Lexi’s parents is unreal! 😤 Actually, her entire family was ridiculous. Her younger sister was a complete brat, and I could not stand her. 🙄

But seriously, her parents specifically drove me NUTS! I can't give more details without spoiling anything, but I was so annoyed with how everything was handled. The ending did not address nearly enough, and I needed certain people to face actual consequences! 😭

I did really like Zach and Lexi together, though. 💕 They were great together from the beginning, and their relationship was easily my favorite part of the book.

⭐️ 4 stars overall!

What to Expect
💍 Wedding Countdown
🤝 Reluctant Allies
🌪️ Messy Family
💔 Relationship Drama
🕵️ Plotting

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📅 Pub Date: August 4, 2026
Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

[Mel · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't typically like 1 starring an ARC, especially one by a new to me author but there is no other option here for me, this book was just bad, in every way possible. The plot, the pacing, the character development (what there was of it), the romance, all of it was just painfully, excruciatingly bad.

Lets start with the FMC, an human resources employee who hates her job and is thrown for a loop when her mother drops a bombshell on her: her parents are ending their marriage and her mother has a new suitor, one who she has super hot sex with (wayyy TMI to share with your daughter but whatever) and has never been happier. Lexi does not take this news well. Her mother also tasks Lexi with being the one to share this jaw dropping revelation with her sister who is about to get married and is a bridezilla of the highest order because of course she is. Lexi could have said no to this but doesn't for reasons that seem a little flaky.

Lexi also has a boyfriend for the entire first half of the book. The relationship is a bit boring but she's desperately trying to convince herself that this exactly what she wants, despite the fact that every time he brings up moving in together or him proposing to her after her sister's wedding, she is unwilling to discuss it. Instead, she throws herself into trying to break up her mom's new relationship and enter the MMC, mom's new boyfriend's son who is equally as determined to break them up.

This book felt like it was written by a 12 year old or maybe it read like what a 12 year old might want in a romance novel. It was so extremely juvenile and silly and ridiculous and I did not care for any of the MCs or the side characters. The plot and pacing were off, the characters were super immature, especially the FMC, and I just didn't care. I wanted to give it 2 stars but honestly, I couldn't find one thing I really enjoyed about this book.

ARC from publisher, review is all mine.

[Christine Whalen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Something Like Desire is a beautifully written and emotionally engaging book that explores love, longing, relationships, and the complicated feelings that come with wanting something or someone deeply. Marie Hoy-Kenny creates characters who feel genuine and relatable, making it easy to become invested in their experiences.

What I enjoyed most was the emotional depth of the story. The book captures the uncertainty and vulnerability that often come with desire and relationships, while also exploring the choices people make when their emotions become difficult to ignore. The writing is thoughtful and expressive, giving the story a strong emotional atmosphere.

Overall, Something Like Desire is a touching and thought-provoking read. It is a good choice for readers who enjoy character-driven stories, complicated emotions, and themes of love and desire. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a book that focuses as much on feelings and relationships as it does on the story itself.

[Laura]

Unfortunately, this one just wasn't right for me. I think the writing style and humour were simply not a good fit for my preferences, and I found myself not particularly excited to pick it up. The overall premise was interesting, but the execution felt more juvenile than I was expecting. Lexi's character was particularly frustrating, and I just couldn't get behind rooting for her. I felt like she needed more backstory to make her motivations and actions feel relatable, while at the same time, her overall immaturity made it difficult to connect with her. Zach also felt underdeveloped, and I never really got a strong sense of who he was as a character. The pacing was another issue for me. It felt very uneven, with some important events and plot points being rushed through while less significant moments were dragged out. This made it difficult to stay invested in the story.

Ultimately, I ended up putting this one down around the 50% mark.

Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

[Lauren Self]

stalking her mom’s affair in real time.. and then getting all hot and bothered? eeeeeyuuckkkkk

[Allison Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun premise! Very little spice, and honestly, this story really didn’t need it. There are a few intimate moments, but nothing overly descriptive.

Lexi’s life gets completely shaken up when her mom announces she’s dating someone new. Convinced that her mom broke her dad’s heart, Lexi decides the obvious solution is to sabotage the new relationship. 😂

Enter Zach… who is basically doing the exact same thing from the other side. He’s determined to protect his mom and break up his dad and Lexi’s mom. So naturally, Lexi and Zach meet while they’re both plotting to break up their parents. What could possibly go wrong?

But underneath all the scheming and family drama, Lexi is going through a pretty big identity crisis. Her parents splitting up has changed the life she thought she knew, and suddenly she’s questioning everything. Is she actually happy in her current relationship? Does she even like her job? And maybe she’s gotten just a little too involved in her sister’s wedding?

I really liked that Lexi’s story wasn’t only about finding romance. It was also about figuring out who she is, what she wants, and whether the life she’s been living is actually making her happy.

A cute, entertaining read with family drama, self-discovery, some questionable sabotage plans, and a romance that develops in the middle of all the chaos. Definitely a solid 4-star read for me! ⭐️

This was such a fun premise! Very little spice, and honestly, this story really didn’t need it. There are a few intimate moments, but nothing overly descriptive.

Lexi’s life gets completely shaken up when her mom announces she’s dating someone new. Convinced that her mom broke her dad’s heart, Lexi decides the obvious solution is to sabotage the new relationship. 😂

Enter Zach… who is basically doing the exact same thing from the other side. He’s determined to protect his mom and break up his dad and Lexi’s mom. So naturally, Lexi and Zach meet while they’re both plotting to break up their parents. What could possibly go wrong?

But underneath all the scheming and family drama, Lexi is going through a pretty big identity crisis. Her parents splitting up has changed the life she thought she knew, and suddenly she’s questioning everything. Is she actually happy in her current relationship? Does she even like her job? And maybe she’s gotten just a little too involved in her sister’s wedding?

I really liked that Lexi’s story wasn’t only about finding romance. It was also about figuring out who she is, what she wants, and whether the life she’s been living is actually making her happy.

A cute, entertaining read with family drama, self-discovery, some questionable sabotage plans, and a romance that develops in the middle of all the chaos. Definitely a solid 4-star read for me! ⭐️

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Something Like Desire by Marie Hoy-Kenny is a fast-paced romance about Lexi Callan, who has just had her whole family turned upside down. Her mother announces that she is leaving her father and has started dating Nicholas, who makes her incredibly happy. This separation comes completely out of the blue and a week before her sister’s wedding, which then causes Lexi to question everything – her job, her relationship and what she wants in life and the future.

Lexi plans to put a stop to her mom and her new boyfriend, and along the way she meets Zach, who is Nicholas’s son. They join forces and together hatch different plans to break up their parents. Lexi starts to feel things for Zach that she has never felt before despite being in a long-term relationship with Jayden. Needless to say between her parents, her relationship, and her sister’s wedding approaching things get messy.

This was such an easy read, and a page turner. I was immediately hooked from the synopsis and the story kept me engaged the whole time. This does deal with some heavy topics and really puts into perspective the decisions you make and how they impact your life either in the future and the people around you. There were definitely some laugh out loud moments, and so much drama and chaos! The wedding, which is the big event that all of this leads up to, instead of running smoothly and peacefully is full of drama. While parts of this were predictable I still enjoyed reading it.

Lexi’s character grows a lot over the course of this story, and it is evident in the end when she makes a huge decision that impacts her life. I loved the ending. I won’t say much more so I don’t spoil it, but there is a happily ever after.

If you love close proximity, unexpected romance, family drama, wedding chaos, and impossible choices I highly recommend adding Something Like Desire to your TBR!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 (rounded to 4)
Spice: 🌶️

Thank you NetGally and Blackston Publishing for the eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Maddie Corder · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars 🌟

This book was EVERYTHING i needed and more. It was fast paced, drama filled which kept me turning the pages and waiting for what was going to happen next!!

There are a couple different storylines that you follow throughout this book. The family dynamics were interesting & you know from the beginning there is more to the story, but what it actually was? Yeah not expecting that. It caught me off guard in the best way.

Definitely recommend you pick it up when it comes out in August!

[Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something Like Desire starts with Lexi finding out her mother is leaving her father for another man a few weeks before her sister's wedding, and if you've ever watched a family gathering slowly transform into a true crime documentary over potato salad, you already know the vibe.

Lexi immediately decides she's going to fix everything, which is a very eldest-daughter-coded response to discovering your family is imploding. Instead of processing her feelings like a normal person, she launches herself directly into Mission: Stop The Affair. Unfortunately, life responds by introducing her to Zach, the son of the man her mother is having the affair with.

And listen. The second these two met, I knew exactly what kind of nonsense we were about to get into. Their whole dynamic is built on mutual annoyance, mutual judgment, mutual attraction, and the shared experience of wanting to shake their parents by the shoulders. It's the kind of setup that should feel ridiculous but somehow works because both of them are carrying around enough frustration to power a small city. Every conversation felt like they were trying to win an argument they forgot the original topic of twenty minutes ago.

What I actually liked most, though, was the family stuff. The romance is cute, but the real emotional engine here is Lexi realizing that adulthood is basically one long series of discovering your parents are weird little people with their own desires and terrible decision-making skills. Nobody warns you about that part. One day your mom is packing your lunch, the next day she's blowing up the family structure you've been relying on for years.

The book does a good job exploring that messy middle ground where nobody is entirely right and nobody is entirely wrong. I appreciated that because it would've been very easy to make this a story about villains and victims. Instead, everybody is just making choices and dealing with consequences, which unfortunately is a lot closer to real life.

My biggest issue was that I never felt fully connected to Lexi's internal journey. I understood what she was going through, but there were several moments where emotional breakthroughs seemed to arrive before the emotional buildup got there. It felt a little like watching someone skip three episodes of a television season and then confidently explain the finale. I could follow it, but I occasionally wanted more of the road and less of the destination.

The pacing also moves pretty fast, which is great when the banter is firing and the family drama is spiraling, but it sometimes means the bigger emotional moments don't get quite enough room to breathe. There were places where I wanted the book to sit in the discomfort a little longer before moving on to the next disaster.

That said, I genuinely had fun with this. Lexi and Zach are easy to root for, the family drama stays juicy, and the whole thing has that addictive quality where you keep reading because you're desperate to see who makes the next terrible decision. Not because you hate them. Because you understand them. Which is honestly worse.

For me, this landed at 3 stars. I enjoyed the ride, laughed quite a bit, got invested in the mess, and occasionally wanted to hand multiple characters a therapist's business card. That's a pretty solid afternoon of reading.

Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC and for reminding me that every family wedding is apparently one bad announcement away from becoming reality television.

[☆Laura☆ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Todo fue un desastre. La historia tiene muchos agujeros argumentales y los personajes caen mal.

Lexi se entera de que su mamá le fue infiel a su padre y que ahora está en una relación con el amante. Entonces se le ocurre hacer todo lo posible para separarlos. Para lograrlo, comienza a espiarlos y ahí conoce a Zach, quien resulta ser el hijo del amante. Zach también quiere separarlos y hacer que su padre regrese con su mamá, quien está completamente desconsolada.

Desde la primera vez que lo ve, Lexi se siente atraída por él y casi se besan. El problema es que ella tiene un novio con el que ha estado durante diez años y de repente, empieza a ver todo lo que está mal en su relación. Apenas conoce a Zach está tan excitada por él que, cuando tiene relaciones con su Jayden, se imagina que en realidad está con Zach.

Me da risa que esté tan escandalizada porque su mamá fue infiel, pero ella prácticamente está haciendo lo mismo. Al parecer es de familia la infidelidad.

En la segunda o tercera vez que se encuentra con Zach decide terminar con su novio y acostarse con Z.

Después, Lexi descubre que quien fue infiel primero y en repetidas ocasiones, fue su padre. Incluso tiene otra hija y esa fue la razón por la que su mamá comenzó su aventura.

Pasan algunas semanas y de repente, todos son felices y se llevan bien.

Realmente no ocurre mucho y quedan varias cosas en el aire. Por ejemplo, ¿qué pasó con la mamá de Zach? ¿Está mejor? Porque él solo cuenta que, un año antes, ella decidió abrir un restaurante y estaba tan centrada en su negocio que su padre se sintió abandonado. De un día para otro le pidió el divorcio. Ella no entendía qué había pasado, porque según ella estaban intentando que su matrimonio funcionara, pero unos días después de que la dejara lo vio con otra mujer, que resultó ser la mamá de Lexi. La señora cayó en una depresión al darse cuenta de que su esposo ya la estaba engañando antes de pedirle el divorcio. Entonces, toda esa parte queda completamente en el aire. ¿Cómo se supone que Zach va a tener una relación con la hija de la amante de su padre sin que exista una conversación con su mamá? Nunca muestran cómo ella procesa la situación ni qué opina al respecto, simplemente ese conflicto desaparece como si nunca hubiera existido. Hay más ejemplos como este.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for this ARC.

Lexi is not only rethinking her life choices aka her job, but she is also in the middle of helping her sister plan an upcoming wedding. When her mom asks her to meet for coffee, Lexi's life completely implodes. The last thing she ever expected was for her mom to tell her that she was leaving Lexi's father for another man.

When Lexi decides to investigate her mom's new relationship, she runs into Zach, her mom's boyfriend's son. Together, Lexi and Zach work to put a stop to the affair in hopes of getting their families back together.

The last thing Lexi expected was for Zach to send her emotions on a roller coaster. Since he entered her life, she has found herself questioning more and more. Is she too comfortable? What else does she want out of life? What starts as a search for answers about her family turns into her finding herself.

This was a fun, quick read with a conflict that deserves to be written about. Watching Lexi struggle with everything happening in her family while also taking a hard look at her own life brought out so many emotions. She constantly questions whether she is becoming too much like her mom, which added another layer to her internal conflict.

There are some deep conflicts explored in this book that I really enjoyed reading about. I just wish those areas had been explored more and given a little more depth. I absolutely loved the connection between Lexi and Zach.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lexi has worked in Human Resources for some years now and has become burned out. It seems that she has to settle petty complaints every day and she is over it. She used to enjoy writing poetry but hasn’t been able to do so for a while.

Lexi’s boyfriend, Jayden, is a nice man but more of the vanilla type. They have been together for 9 years and the spark they have seems to have dulled.

Lexi’s sister, Gia, is getting married and her wedding that she has been planning for the last year has to be perfect. Lexi has done all she can to help Gia and she is at the point that she will be so glad when it’s over.

Now, Lexi has found that her mother has been having an affair with a man named Nicholas. The woman has had a makeover and looks years younger. Lexi is shocked because she thought her parents had a great marriage.

Lexi is intent on breaking up her mother and her lover. In an attempt to follow them to a weekend hideaway, she meets Nicholas’ son, Zach, who also wants to break them up. So, they gang up and in doing so, spark an attraction between them. What could go wrong?

This is a humorous story with lots of enlightenment at the end of the book. I enjoyed it and had to laugh at the wedding. Don’t miss that! I also liked the relationship that Lexi and Zach discovered. So lovely. Enjoy.

Copy provided by Edelweiss in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[vlm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something Like Desire by Something Like Desire is a contemporary romance built around messy family dynamics, complicated loyalty, and unexpected attraction. The premise pulled me in right away. Lexi trying to stop her mother’s affair while dealing with her sister’s upcoming wedding sets up plenty of tension and emotional stakes.

I liked the initial dynamic between Lexi and Zach. Their shared goal and clashing perspectives made for some engaging moments, and the shift from frustration to attraction felt natural at times. There is a solid idea at the core here about questioning what you thought your future would look like and whether love can come from the wrong circumstances.

That said, the story felt just okay overall. Some of the emotional beats did not land as strongly as I hoped, and Lexi’s internal conflict, especially regarding Jayden, could have been explored with more depth. At times, her decisions felt rushed or not fully developed, which made it harder to fully connect with her journey.

The pacing was steady, but I wanted a bit more intensity as the wedding approached, since that timeline was such an important part of the plot. The romance had its moments, though it did not completely win me over.

Overall, this is a decent read if you enjoy relationship drama and morally complicated situations, but it did not fully stand out for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Liv · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something Like Desire follows Lexi, who works in HR and absolutely hates it. She's in a stable, but also boring relationship and is kind of floating through life until one day her mother asks to meet up and she finds out that her parents perfect marriage isn't perfect at all. As a matter of fact, her mother informs her that she currently seeing someone else and it's the happiest she's been in years. This throws Lexi's whole world off kilter and she decides immediately that she hates this new man and will do whatever she can to break them up.

After doing some digging and finding the hotel they're staying at, Lexi follows them, only to find the man's son, Zach, who is there for the same reason as her.

This was just okay for me. It's really short so it's a quick read but my main issue with it was how juvenile it felt. Lexi is in her 30s and her first thought is to sabotage her mother instead of just communicating and asking her why. And listening, even if it isn't something she wants to hear.

It's pretty obvious the second Zach is introduced where this story is going, so it's predictable in that way, but I would say the family dynamics are the most interesting part of the book by far, not the romance.

[Marina Skinner · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Something like Desire is an entertaining but also inspiring story with fun characters. And being my first read from the author, I can say that without a doubt I would read more of her work.
This book is Lexi’s story. She is in a job she tolerates to some extent, has been with her boyfriend for a long time and has her sister’s wedding to help organise.
Needless to say when she finds out her mother is having an affair. She goes on an investigation into why…. This then turns into something so chaotic and funny. It isnt till she is observing her mother with her new “friend”, that she meets Zach. Her Mothers lovers son, I mean its just flipping hilarious, as he is also following them to essentially break them apart. The chaos that ensues is downright entertaining but the chemistry between her and Zach, sends her emotions into haywire. Is she too comfortable in her own life to want more out of it? In the end, does Lexi find her own true happiness? You will have to read it to find out!
Life is all about choices and making decisions that best affect your own life. That being said, I did really enjoy this book.

[Laura Black Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something Like Desire is a slapstick telling of the complicated romance between Lexi and Zach, who meet when his father hooks up with her mother, and in doing so, blows Lexi’s family ideal out of the water. This novel is also a coming-of-age for Lexi, who learns that her parents are mortal, and doing their best as individuals with history, and are more than just parents of their adult daughters. Lexi’s self-involved sister Gia also has a role to play.

I enjoyed the fast paced comedy of it all – Lexi is impulsive and dramatic, and not one to sit with a thought before she acts on it. Zach is more opaque, but certainly seems to be perfect for Lexi. It’s all pretty light, and I would have loved to see Lexi's self-awareness grow, and more space around the seriousness of the family split. Overall, it's a quick and engaging read.

Thank you Marie Hoy-Kenny and Blackstone Publishing for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

[Jen T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lexi tries to maintain the peace within her family leading up to her rather high-strung sister's wedding. Insert a newly dissolved marriage for her parents, a brand new manfriend for her mom, a plot to ruin the budding romance, and a wee bit of a personal crisis where Lexi starts to question everything from her comfortable yet exceptionally boring relationship and her monotonous job. Then sit back as Lexi navigates it all and comes out of this with a new perspective on life.

The story ends up being a love story but it is so much more than that. Lexi has a whole host of relationships to navigate, which ultimately change her life in one way or another. The book is not long enough for a deep dive into each situation so some of the finer details get glossed over. That is totally fine if you are looking for a quicker read without a ton of emotional material. I enjoyed the book as a lighter read and am happy with how everything wrapped up in the end.

[Em · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is part romance/part finding yourself/part family drama (emphasis on the drama), and sadly wasn’t for me. Each part felt undeveloped and rushed, but then there’d be pages about one random scene (talking with a co-worker, getting ready for the MC’s sister’s wedding) that dragged on. It felt like very little of the plot was actually about trying to break up the MC’s mom’s relationship, and the parts that were about that were extremely childish. There were also parts of the MC’s relationship and job that just felt weird. I did finish it because I wanted to confirm my hunch was right that Claire was Lexi and Gia’s sister, and she was , but I really rushed through the last quarter.

I received an advance reader copy of this book, and all opinions are my own.

[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lexi has always believed that love is built on trust, loyalty, and choosing the same person every single day. Her quiet life seems predictable, from her steady relationship with Jayden to her demanding job in human resources, until one conversation with her mother turns everything she thought she knew upside down.
As her family begins to fall apart, Lexi becomes determined to fix what she believes can still be saved. Her search for answers pulls her into unexpected situations, forces her to question long held beliefs, and makes her look at her own relationship in ways she never imagined. The more she tries to control the lives of those she loves, the more she realizes that desire, happiness, and commitment are far more complicated than she ever wanted to admit.

[Victoria Morrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

** spoiler alert ** Thank you NetGalley for the privilege of reading and reviewing this ARC!

I gave it a 3 for a few reasons: the characters needed more fleshing out from the beginning. I wish we had more inner monologue of how Lexi really felt about life in general versus Maren telling us her story through astrological pairings. The pace was fast, so it wasn't hard to put down but I felt like I struggled with the inconsistencies of characters changing personalities and choices over a minor internal discussion.

I didn’t think I’d be down for the parental plot twist of the century but that part was well written and I enjoyed knowing the woman wasn’t to blame after all.

[Belinda Gerber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put Something Like Desire down. The characters felt so real and flawed in the best way, and I found myself completely invested in every awkward, emotional, and romantic moment. It has that perfect mix of tension, humour, and heart that makes you keep saying “just one more chapter.” Definitely one of those stories that stays with you after you finish

[Chanel Larkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was more than the romance I was expecting. It was refreshing, funny, and made me think. I loved the chemistry between Lexi and Zach and appreciated the family dynamics. My favorite character is Lexi’s sister Gia. She’s a mess in the funniest way possible. I literally laughed out loud at several points while reading this. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book by this author.

[Vanessa]

I stopped reading this book when the 32-year-old female protagonist threw a tantrum after her mother told her she was divorcing her father because she wasn’t happy. I could understand that kind of reaction from a teenager, but from a 32-year-old woman, it felt incredibly childish and unrealistic. I just couldn’t connect with the character after that, so I decided to stop reading.

[Haleigh Livingston · Rating 1 out of 5]

This one just wasn’t for me…
The story was great and had a great ending but the overall book just didn’t hit for me.
I think if I didn’t have the feeling of “potential sibling relationship” stuck in my head then I could’ve been more open to enjoying it more.

[Carrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was provided an ARC for this, I am always excited to try a new author. Sadly this one just wasn't for me, it felt rushed, but also childish. The pacing of this book was just not for me, one moment it was crawling where I kept thinking just say it. Followed by woah SLOW down what just happened.

[Boo Beary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, funny, romantic, with some good spice.