A grumpy sunshine, rivals to lovers, small town romance perfect for fans of B. K. Borison, Lucy Score, and Catherine Cowles.
Two rival businesses. One very inconvenient address.
Winnie is starting over. After arriving in Indigo Lake, she’s ready for a fresh chapter - beginning with Bubbles & Brushes, the charming paint-and-sip art studio she’s always dreamed of opening.
But there’s one thing in her way.
Everett. Her gruff, no-nonsense next-door neighbor, whose whiskey bar shares a wall with Winnie.
When Winnie paints her side of the building a bright, bubblegum pink, chaos (and competition) takes hold. Not only do they share the same building - they also share the same customer base.
As the pair butt heads over everything from noise levels to paint swatches, an undeniable spark begins to smolder. But both have reasons for guarding their hearts, and Everett is harboring secrets of his own.
As their rivalry spills from business into their apartments (that are also awkwardly connected), sparks fly in this laugh-out-loud grumpy sunshine romance about two people who need therapy - but find each other instead.
Bec George is a genre-blend author of romcom x suspense novels. Passionate about authentic queer and neurodivergent representation, her stories balance heart, humor and high-stakes suspense.
You can find her on instagram and TikTok at @bookdragonbec
🪿 4 big honks in honour of Gavin the goose IYKYK! 🪿
Well this was absolutely adorable!! Painted Hearts had just the right amount of cheesy romance, serious heart-felt moments, suspense, and blush-inducing spice to be the perfect comfort read.
I adore small-town romances when they're done well and let me tell you, this was DEFINITELY done well! The “found family” dynamic, and the collection of side characters who were simultaneously hilarious, heart-warming, and supportive ensured the cosy, close-knit community vibes were executed perfectly.
The slow-burn romance throughout the book was also *chef's kiss!* I find that a lot of books are marketed as “slow burns” but still end up feeling far too rushed. But I loved how Everett and Winnie’s relationship developed organically over time, without feeling forced or hurried along too quickly. The timeline of “rival neighbours to lovers” was, in my opinion, fantastically paced.
As well as touching on some sensitive subjects such as toxic past relationships and the loss of parents, there were also many light-hearted and comical parts that made me chuckle. Most specifically, the town menace Gavin the goose, who was truly the star of this story. The fact that the town issued city-wide safety alerts whenever Gavin went on the rampage had me cracking up. What an icon!
I did feel that the whole ordeal with Winnie’s ex was wrapped up a bit too prematurely, and would've liked for the suspenseful finale to have been dragged out a little longer. But it was still a great read.
I did find that the audio quality occasionally dipped, meaning I could sometimes hear the narrators’ breaths which was a little distracting. However, this had minimal impact on my enjoyment, and I still found the narration entertaining and enjoyable.
Overall, I loved this story and will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next books in this series. If you enjoy small-town romances with a somewhat hallmark feel, loveable characters, and feral geese that are a danger to society, then I recommend checking this book out.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bec George, and Bolinda Audio for gifting this audiobook in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
4.5* Bec is genuinely the funniest person and it comes across in her writing in the best way possible! I haven’t been reading many romances recently but this was the perfect romcom and I pretty much binged the entire thing on a flight 😍 I cannot wait for book 2 to dive back into this world with these characters (my fav was Gavin ofc)
4.25 wholesome, laugh out loud, cozy cheesy stars ⭐️
Now I may be bias because I am friends with the wickedly funny author Bec George, but this is THE EPITOME of a feel good, sexy, small town romance. For the lovers of authors such as Sarah Adams and BK Borison, you’re going to want to put a count down on for the release of Painted Hearts.
Indigo Lake was like a slice of warm afternoon sun, where the towns people are eclectic and loveable and have all the charms of small town dynamics. It gave me serious Hart of Dixie vibes if you’ve seen the show! The local gossip page was so much fun, the TOWN GOOSE. My god did I laugh. The older ladies of the town were so laugh out loud funny, and the cactus gift HAHA. And all of the town events that just gave this story so much colour and life.
Bec seamlessly incorporated neurodivergent representation as well as delicately handling matters of grief and abusive relationships. The build up of the mystery and the conflict was so well done and elevated this story in depth and seriousness.
Our MMC and FMC grew on me so much, having their own personal issues but also being such big hearted people themselves, it was so beautiful to watch them find solace and family in one another. The paint swatches? Chefs kiss absolutely adored this way of flirting/communicating 🤌🏼
ALSO A MOMENT FOR THE SPICE. Men written by women could not be more fking accurate - but ESPECIALLY a man written by a queer author? Bec had me hot and bothered asf.
I will always be transparent with my reviews and also acknowledge that fluffy, cheesy romance books are not at all my genre preference. I would have really loved to maybe spend a little bit longer at the start of the novel with our characters individually before they were consumed with thinking about one another/fixated on how much they hated one another to maybe establish their personalities individually - but again this is a personal taste thing as for this genre, I’m sure their interactions from the jump will be adored by those who love a romance of this niche.
Beyond ALL of this though I can’t even begin to say how proud I am of Bec for crafting such a special town that I can’t fking wait to experience through the eyes of the other characters we are introduced to 🤍
First things first — full transparency, I am friends with Bec. That said, these thoughts and this review are entirely my own… and wow, what👏🏼a👏🏼debut!👏🏼
This is genuinely one of those books where you finish and just sit there for a second like, okay… yeah. That really was something special.
Painted Hearts follows Winnie, who arrives in Indigo Lake ready for a fresh start, opening her dream paint-and-sip studio — only to find herself immediately clashing with her grumpy (and very attractive) neighbour, Everett, who’s whiskey bar shares not just a wall… but unfortunately, a customer base too. What starts as a rivalry over noise complaints and paint colours slowly evolves into something much deeper, layered, and honestly truly beautiful.
What stood out to me most is just how alive everything felt. The writing, the town, the characters — it all had this effortless realism that made it so easy to get completely immersed. Nothing felt forced, and every interaction, big or small, felt intentional.
I especially loved how the story kept tying back to its core theme — paint. Watching their relationship develop felt natural and, importantly, mature. The tension, the vulnerability, the emotional depth — it was all balanced so well.
Winnie was an absolute standout for me. She’s the kind of character you can’t help but root for, and I found her incredibly easy to relate to. There’s something very real about her journey and the way she navigates starting over.
And Everett? Certified grump — with layers. We love to see it.
The side characters also deserve a special mention, because they truly felt like part of the story rather than just background noise (which isn’t always the case in some books, let’s be honest). Indigo Lake as a whole felt like a proper community, and I’m already so excited knowing this will be a series — we’re absolutely not done with these people yet!
Honourable mentions: * Gavin the (psychotic and unhinged) goose — iconic, no notes. * Betty, who I would personally like to adopt into my life immediately.
This book had me laughing, feeling emotional, and completely invested from start to finish. It’s the kind of story that sneaks up on you and then lingers long after you’ve turned the last page.
If you love grumpy/sunshine, rivals-to-lovers, small-town romance with heart, humour, and genuinely strong character work— this one is absolutely worth picking up when it releases.
I already cannot wait to see what Bec writes next… and I will be first in line for more Indigo Lake (and honestly, I’d read an entire backstory book on Winnie and Everett without hesitation).
Thank you so much to Bec and The Berry Agency for an early copy of this book 💜
wholesome grumpy x sunshine romance with a hint of suspense set in a small town where she owns a paint and sip while he owns a bar just next door?! this was so full of love and light and heart and i'm alllll for it ❤️ bec, you have seriously outdone yourself with this heartfelt and vulnerable found family story :') i feel so happy listening to the beautiful audio of this. the small town community is wholesome, winnie is a ball of sunshine, everett is a grumpy cutie, and gavin is an absolute menace. i can totally see bec pouring her heart and soul into this beautiful book, and i'm excited to see what she comes up with next! :')
This book completely consumed me, and I honestly don’t think I’ll ever shut up about it.
Bec has this incredible way of making a story feel so alive, and from the very first page I was hooked. Her writing is effortless, emotional, and completely addictive. Every moment felt intentional, every scene pulled me in deeper, and I never once wanted to put it down.
Everett and Winnie absolutely stole my heart. Their connection felt so real and so beautifully developed, and I was completely invested in them from start to finish. The way their relationship unfolded had the perfect mix of tenderness, tension, and emotional depth, and I felt every single moment right alongside them.
And the side characters?! I am OBSESSED. Chase and Juniper absolutely stole my heart, they added so much warmth, humour, and life to the story. And finally getting to meet Gavin the evil goose? Genuinely one of my favourite things ever. I didn’t know I needed that level of chaotic energy, but here we are.
What I loved most about this book is how deeply it made me feel. I laughed, I got emotional, I fell completely in love with these characters and their world. It’s one of those stories that just sticks with you long after you’ve finished.
I am so beyond obsessed with this book. Bec absolutely delivered, and Painted Hearts is easily one of my favourite reads. A huge thank you to Bec for trusting me with an ARC of this book, and for not getting sick of my many messages while I was reading it 😂
Wholesome romcom with grumpy/sunshine dynamic. Set in small town Indigo Lake with a menace goose and local gossip.
~♡~ I'm a sucker for a fun setting. The small town vibes, everyone knows everyone's business, and a goose that requires its own warning system was so much fun. There is just as much gossip as there is support systems. All the side characters were an amazing addition to this story-including the goose.
Both main characters had sub plots of their personal struggles in life. There was grief from loss of a family member, new family member, and a previous toxic relationship that looms over our fmc.
Together this couple is adorable how they eventually start to fall for each other. Their banter and ways they mess with each other had me giggling at times. Their love is gentle and supportive.
The audiobook was extremely easy to listen to. Both narrators did wonderful. Audio or handheld would both be a great choice for this one.
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys contemporary romance. Even more for those who like the small towns we'd prefer to live in.
Thanks to Bolinda Audio and Bec George for sending for me an Alc to review. Narrated by Flora Ogilvy and Mat Dwyer
OK, the nitty gritty. Overall, the book was fun. 3 stars is not meant to be a bad rating. I do recommend it and think it's a fun, easy read.
But also my one complaint is that it's a fun, easy read. STICK WITH ME HERE.
Our FMC has gone through some trauma. The kind that you could write books and books about her trying to overcome. And I wish we could have worked through it in a more contemporary romance manner instead of a romcom manner. Make the book longer, let's work through this together, I'm ready to have a cry. Things just got wrapped up too quickly. There's also a 3rd act reveal that kind of comes out of nowhere and I think there was an opportunity there to do more with it that was missed. I enjoyed my time with the book, but not more enjoyable than 3 stars.
I also did this on audio and did not like the narrators at all. It was easy to tell immediately that both narrators are not American even though this book has American accents (Or North American if you will). She's British, he's Australian. And oh boy can you tell. I believe the author is also British so I'm not quite sure why they didn't just do this book with British accents as I don't remember it being set in any specific North American location.
An ARC copy of this book was provided by Bolinda Audio on the NetGalley platform in exchange for an honest review.
This story was so sweet and easy to fall into. The romcom angle was witty and chaotic, the writing very easy to follow and get into, and the characters so wholesome.
I feel like the author had a big booktube account back in the day that I watched a lot, but I can’t seem to find it?
I will say that the stakes suddenly dial up, but it didn’t interfere with the pacing of the story or trajectory of the character arcs.
The list of tropes includes ⤵️: 🍹grumpy x sunshine 🎨 rivals to friends to lovers 🍹banter 🎨 love notes 🍹yearning 🎨 small town 🍹slow burn 🎨 grief navigation
this book was just so damn funny!!! lucy score x catherine cowles made a book baby is the best way to describe this one
such a great debut for an aussie author i loved seeing the relationship between winnie and everett develop. the side characters were all so great! we need more of queen betty immediately
The vibes were immaculate, the writing style and plotline was on point, and we even had a homicidal goose names Gavin 😂😍 What more could I want in a book?! The chemistry was hot, the MMC was a grumpy golden retriever, and the FMC was a baddie 🥰
Thank you Bec for trusting me with your ARC of Painted Hearts because I have THOUGHTS and FEELINGS and I am about to lovingly scream them into the void.
This book??? is like being wrapped in a soft pink blanket while your neighbours are low-key causing chaos across the fence and you’re just there with popcorn watching it unfold.
Her writing is genuinely beautiful. Not in a pretentious, flowery way, but in that “these characters feel like people I could accidentally trauma-bond with over coffee” kind of way. The friendships? Warm. The banter? Sharp enough to make me snort. The whole vibe? Cozy chaos.
BUT. And listen, I say this as a certified impatient book goblin who wants emotional devastation AND spice delivered immediately like Uber Eats…
This is a SLOW. BURN.
When I say slow, I mean we are crawling. We are inching. We are watching paint dry on the titular hearts and contemplating life choices. The romance? Simmering gently until like… 80%. The mystery/danger element? Casually strolls in around 60–70%
That said… the beginning isn’t empty. It’s doing the groundwork. It’s building relationships, setting up dynamics, letting you marinate in the friendships and the banter. And if you’re the kind of reader who loves soaking in character interactions and emotional build-up? You are going to EAT THIS UP like it’s a five-course meal.
✨ Would I recommend this? Yes — to my contemporary romance lovers who thrive on vibes, banter, and emotional slow burns. ✨ Would I hand this to a thriller junkie? Absolutely not, they’d start vibrating from lack of chaos. ✨ Mood readers? Proceed with caution. Check your emotional weather forecast first.
This is not your fast-paced romcom. This is a gentle, character-driven stroll with a late-game payoff.
It’s wholesome. It’s cute. It’s quietly funny. It’s like falling in love at a snail’s pace while your neighbour side-eyes you from across the yard.
And honestly? For the right reader, that’s going to hit so good.
This was so good and I need the rest of the series asap 😭🥹🩷.
This book had all the ingredients for a 5⭐️ and the execution was perfection ✨.
The grumpy sunshine between our two main characters was done so well - I was genuinely laughing at their banter and interactions from the opening scene 🫶🏻. As their relationship develops, we see a much softer side to our MMC and it was so sweet to watch 🥹.
I am always a sucker for a small town romance and this was no exception 🙂↕️. The cute stores, the side characters, the gossip, the GOOSE 🪿 I was obsessed.
This book also felt very Catherine Cowles (who I love) with a sub plot that added a lot of back story to our FMC but also had me hooked, especially towards the end 💫.
I really tried with this one, but I ended up DNFing at 70%. I just couldn't give this book another three hours of my time. The enemies-to-lovers relationship started off so well, and I honestly thought I was going to love it. There was great tension and banter in the beginning. Then, all of a sudden, they're in love. It felt like I missed several chapters because there was almost no emotional build-up. One minute they're enemies, the next they're declaring feelings, and I just didn't buy it.
The story completely lost me because nothing that happened made any sense. One scene in particular that did me in. The FMC gets hit in the back with a brick and is possibly dealing with a concussion , the first thing they think about doing is maul each other. Then the very next morning, the MMC suddenly won't even kiss her because he wants to "court" her properly. The complete 180 gave me whiplash.
I also couldn't get past some of the plot holes. We're told she wasn't even allowed to have a driver's license, but somehow she has the money and resources to open her own business? I kept waiting for things to be explained.
This book felt like a trope salad. It threw in enemies to lovers, small town, forced proximity, and several other romance tropes, but none of them were given enough time to develop. Everything felt rushed, unfinished, or abandoned before it had a chance to make an impact.
The only reason I made it as far as I did was because I received this as an audiobook. Both the MMC and FMC narrators did a fantastic job and gave great performances. They made the characters come alive, even when the story itself wasn't working for me.
Unfortunately, great narration wasn't enough to save this one. I wanted to love it, but the confusing plot, rushed romance, and lack of believable character development made this an easy DNF for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
I have been waiting for this book for months! I came across a reel on instagram from @bookdragonbec talking about writing it and I have been waiting (not very patiently) ever since. This book definitely lived up to the hype!
Thank you so much @Bolindaaudio and @netgalley for the audio version of this book. Fun fact, this was my third ever audio book and it was phenomenal! I definitely get the appeal now guys, wow!
This was also my first romantic suspense novel and, honestly, I’m into it! I was obsessed with Winnie. I don’t know if it was her affinity for pink but she reminded me of bubblegum on a warm summer day. She was so optimistic and positive despite her less than happy past and I loved her stubbornness and how she wasn’t afraid to push Everett’s buttons.
Everett was such a Teddy bear (this reference will make sense eventually ;)). I love a grumpy man who’s all soft and gooey on the inside. This big guy just had a really big heart and didn’t know what to do with all these new feelings he had. But he knew exactly what Winnie needed, even before she did sometimes.
And that bad guy?!? You won’t get any spoilers from me, but let me tell you, you’re gonna want to see him pay for it.
Winnie has landed in Indigo lake, trying to outrun her past. She’s started her own business, Bubbles and Brushes, a paint and sip shop next door to a whiskey bar that has a grumpy, but decidedly gorgeous owner, Everett. While she gets on his nerves, and assaults his senses with all her pink, he can’t help but develop a soft spot for her, and he’ll be damned if he lets any part of that dark past touch her again.
I am obsessed with this book, I have already purchased my physical copy (as you can see I couldn’t wait to add this one to the physical shelf) and I can definitely see it being a reread for me! You’ll have so much fun with it I guarantee!
Wow. I think I just found my new favourite romance novel. This was incredible. Bec has done such a phenomenal job with this book. She has created a world that completely envelops you in a warm hug right from the minute Winnie arrives in Indigo Lake. Every single character who lives in this town is loveable. They’re all hilarious, they all love their community and they all make a mark. You will find yourself loving the whole town and wanting to relocate there yourself.
Painted Hearts has everything. Love, family, humour, beauty, a little mystery & suspense, and a feeling of safety. We have: 🩷 our FMC Winnie, who is a human hurricane and a ray of sunshine who comes to town & causes a little chaos. 🖤 our MMC Everett, the tall and brooding bar owner who hates what Winnie has done to the building. 🩷 a cast of supporting characters who all stand out and bring so much energy & fun to the town. 🪿 Gavin, who is better left unexplained 😂
Bec does a wonderful job at mixing her spectacular sense of humour with beautiful romance, while handling sensitive subjects like domestic abuse & grief with care and respect. I laughed, I cried, I kicked my feet, and I gasped. Oh, and boy did I blush because this gal knows how to write some spice 🔥
I could not recommend this book more. It’s a world I didn’t want to leave, I’ve not wanted to pick up a new book because I want to stay in Indigo Lake forever. I can’t wait for the next instalment, I’ll be impatiently waiting and probably rereading Painted Hearts over & over.
Thank you to Bec George, and The Berry Agency for my eARC, I loved every minute.
Thank you Bolinda Audio for the ALC & Libro.fm for making this a July pick.
What a fun debut!!! Straight off the bat, the banter in this is hilarious. Winnie & Everett are seemingly the most polar opposite people to be made to coexist in the same building space and yet it just worked so well. Both of them balanced the other in ways that fit perfectly for their stories, and I really loved watching their relationship evolve. I am a romantic suspense lover, so Painted Hearts was right up my alley.
Flora Ogilvy & Mat Dwyer did a wonderful job narrating and helped bring this book to life.
Winnie & Everett aside, the side characters in this story made the story just that much better. I just adore a found family scenario and Indigo Lake became exactly what Winnie needed. Even Gavin the terrorising goose 🪿
This book will have you laughing out loud and then immediately clutching at your chest during the vulnerable and tender moments, but it’s all worth it in the end. The slow burn was exactly what I like in my romances & I can’t wait for the next book!
You can look forward to: -quirky small town -grumpy x sunshine -slow burn -found family -forced proximity -no third act breakup -romantic suspense -rivals to lovers
The found family was absolutely a highlight for me with this book. I love a small town who rallies behind one another.
This book definitely gave me Story of My Life vibes and then when I got to Gavin I was cracking up. A town goose that instills fear in the hearts of all the town residents and I was completely losing it! The “I survived Gavin” t-shirts being sold at the gas station was such a nice touch!
Also we just need to take a minute to appreciate the town book club name: Hot Flashes and Heart Throbs. Definitely a book club that I would want to join!
The heavier topics were handled with such care in this one as well. This is definitely a book that I will be recommending to my friends!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.
When Winnie moves to town and opens her art + wine shop, her first order of business is to paint the outside bright pink. Not exactly the vibes her moody neighbor Everett appreciates next to his whisky bar. But even though they act like rivals, she sure likes HIS vibes. In fact, there’s basically instalust all around…❤️🔥
Underneath the romcom candy sweetness, there are some deeper themes of grief and trauma. And the darkness isn’t just in their backstories - there are even moments of suspense and danger on the page, which I wasn’t expecting.
So this definitely wasn’t pure fluff, but in my opinion the balance leaned lighter. Overall a nice palate cleanser. I’m down for book 2 when it comes out 💕
🎧The audiobook is a nice listen, done well with dual narrators.
I had the best time with this book! Bec has absolutely nailed the romcom / romantic suspense genre! Such a fresh take on a small town romance.
Banter, tension and slow burn. This book has it all!
We follow Winnie who is starting fresh in a new town. She decides to open her dream paint and sip studio & makes a dramatic (and very pink) first impression with her new neighbour Everett. Everett is the grumpy to our sunshine & he is the bar owner next door. A bar owner that does not appreciate that his building is now half pink 🤭
The back and forth between the MCs is just too good. Cheeky notes & little pranks that turn into long glances and gentle touches.
If you’re looking for a book with:
🎨 Rivals to Lovers 🎨 Small Town 🎨 Suspense 🎨 A menace goose 🎨 Forced Proximity
Then this book is for you. And yes , menace goose 🪿
Thank you so much NetGalley for the ALC!
Congratulations Bec on its release, I cannot wait for the next book 🚒
Painted Hearts by Bec George is the perfect small-town romance. Bec handles an important topic with so much care, while also creating unforgettable characters and bringing Indigo Lake to life in a way that makes you wish you could pack your bags and move there immediately!
This story felt so genuinely heartwarming from start to finish. What really stood out to me was how easy it was to get completely wrapped up in the story, I felt so connected to the characters and genuinely invested in every moment. I already know Indigo Lake is going to live in my head rent-free until the next book 🩷💜
Need book two in my hands immediately, please and thank you 🪿
this fell a little flat for me, i think the difference in pov’s lacked that distinction, they read really similar in my opinion and i think because of this i didn’t really feel like the characters came alive, they stayed as words on a page. i also think the ‘slow-burn’ wasn’t all that slow, the initial chapter or so set it up well but vibe didn’t really continue. however, i thought the idea was really fun, there was definitely some really funny parts of the book, but thats as far as i would go in terms of emotions felt. it didn’t have me rooting for the relationship or feeling the emotions as the characters felt them, which is what i love to see in a romance, and i do think this is because there was a lot being fit into such a small book.
id love to see more from the author because the potential for growth is definitely there!
This is such a beautifully written romance with the best slow burn! Winnie is hilarious and the banter between her and Everett is so good, he is such a great MMC and i was really rooting for them.
Indigo Lake is literally the type of place i wish i could live in and the supporting characters in this book are all people i want to be friends with! The book seller, the book club, the firefighter, the police chief, the crazy goose! Sign me up. All of these characters stole my heart as i am a sucker for found family.
I definitely recommend picking this book up if you like small town romance with banter, slow burn and the best found family.
3.5⭐️ Cute with an emotional twist I didn’t see coming.
This was a fast, very easy listening audiobook. The narrators were great and I especially didn’t mind listening to Mat Dwyer’s voice. The writing was good, my only complaint was the love story. The pacing was kinda weird, they went from dislike to like 40 year old married couple within two paragraphs. The twist at the end is what made me bump up my rating from 3 to 3.5.
Thank you Bolinda Audio and Bec George for an advanced listening copy of Painted Hearts. 💕
Such a good debut!!!!!! Swoonworthy, comedy gold and just a villian who we all hate!!! (Bad Nick)
Such a good read, i laughed so hard and the banter with Winnie and Everett just was so good and made this book amazing to me! I love their nicknames and the found family as everything I needed
I had times where I just needed them to KISS haha otherwise I had the best time
I got hooked on this story thanks to a friend sharing the author’s reels and posting an arc review. I love a good small town, romantic suspense novel and knew I’d enjoy this one. There were times I found it a little annoying but for the most part it was fun and easy to read! The hot and cold was frustrating but I’m pretty sure that was the point so I won’t hold it against the story haha. I’m intrigued to see whose story will come next and will definitely stick around to see.
I had so much fun reading this book. I went betwetmg kindle and the audio as I was driving for work.
I adore Betty, she is such a great character! Of course we have to mention Gavin because he is just so cool.
This book has me laughing, some sadness, and totally intrigued from beginning to end. There was banter, found family, friendship, romance, suspense and spice.
Bec George has done a bloody good job with this book and I look forward to reading more from her!
THE FOUND FAMILY?? THE RIVALS AND GRUMPY SUNSHINE VIBES??? ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SIDE CHARACTERS??! SMALL TOWN VIBES ABDJDJJDJD?!?? THE FACT I WANT TO (attempt to) CUDDLE GAVIN THE GOOSE??? 🪿
I LOVEEEEEE
thank you sm bec for the arc & libro for the audiobook! can confirm both are so so good!!