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Sunset Landing
The No-Judgment Zone
Two players. One apartment. A whole new game.
Serial dater Finn Palmer has it down to a science: dinner, drinks, the this-is-just-sex conversation, and he’s back in his own bed by midnight. With his infectious smile and preference for one-night flings, he’s exactly the distraction Jenna Carling needs when she returns home for her sister’s dreaded wedding.
So when Jenna shows up on his doorstep looking for a hot do-over of their failed one-night stand from a year ago, she’s shocked that Finn offers her something entirely different: his spare bedroom for the summer.
Finn’s self-prescribed singledom means two things: he is woefully cuddle-starved, and he will never, ever sleep with a woman he’s interested in. He knows there’s something different about Jenna. She’s charming, warm, lets him wax poetic about his favorite documentaries… And there’s no way he can sleep with her without catching serious feelings. But he can definitely keep her around as a platonic roommate. And he can definitely get this pesky crush under control.
Problem is, Jenna’s now convinced she’s lost her mojo. And the harder she tries to tempt Finn into more—more sex, more midnight bakery rendezvous, more… cuddling?!—the harder it is not to fantasize about a future with her. Too bad he’s witnessed the destructive effects of love. And Finn would never put himself through that.
He only needs to survive the summer. Soon, her evil sister’s wedding will be over. Jenna will be gone. And Finn can get back to… What, exactly?
The No-Judgment Zone is a slow to medium burn roommates to lovers, sunshine himbo, reformed player romantic comedy. It has a strong dose of spice and a happily ever after. It’s the second book in the Sunset Landing series but can be read as a standalone.
Serial dater Finn Palmer has it down to a science: dinner, drinks, the this-is-just-sex conversation, and he’s back in his own bed by midnight. With his infectious smile and preference for one-night flings, he’s exactly the distraction Jenna Carling needs when she returns home for her sister’s dreaded wedding.
So when Jenna shows up on his doorstep looking for a hot do-over of their failed one-night stand from a year ago, she’s shocked that Finn offers her something entirely different: his spare bedroom for the summer.
Finn’s self-prescribed singledom means two things: he is woefully cuddle-starved, and he will never, ever sleep with a woman he’s interested in. He knows there’s something different about Jenna. She’s charming, warm, lets him wax poetic about his favorite documentaries… And there’s no way he can sleep with her without catching serious feelings. But he can definitely keep her around as a platonic roommate. And he can definitely get this pesky crush under control.
Problem is, Jenna’s now convinced she’s lost her mojo. And the harder she tries to tempt Finn into more—more sex, more midnight bakery rendezvous, more… cuddling?!—the harder it is not to fantasize about a future with her. Too bad he’s witnessed the destructive effects of love. And Finn would never put himself through that.
He only needs to survive the summer. Soon, her evil sister’s wedding will be over. Jenna will be gone. And Finn can get back to… What, exactly?
The No-Judgment Zone is a slow to medium burn roommates to lovers, sunshine himbo, reformed player romantic comedy. It has a strong dose of spice and a happily ever after. It’s the second book in the Sunset Landing series but can be read as a standalone.
314 pages, ebook
Published March 9, 2023
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About the author
Ellie K. Wilde
8 books896 followersEllie K. Wilde is a Canadian writer of contemporary romance and romantic comedies that make you laugh, swoon... and maybe require a cold shower or two to recover. She enjoys writing stories with dirty-mouthed cinnamon roll heroes and the fiery women who bring them to their knees.
When she's not daydreaming about her next book, you'll find her devouring other romance novels, bingeing reality TV and snuggling with fur babies.
Follow Ellie on Instagram and TikTok @EllieKWildeAuthor
When she's not daydreaming about her next book, you'll find her devouring other romance novels, bingeing reality TV and snuggling with fur babies.
Follow Ellie on Instagram and TikTok @EllieKWildeAuthor
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December 31, 2023
** One of my Top 20 of 2023 Picks on www.JeevesReads.com! **
Now that's what I call a HOT slow burn! This was delicious, every minute of it. After loving Wilde's debut, I was so excited to check out the followup, featuring a couple we were teased about in the series starter. While I've read (and loved) plenty of playboy-tamed romances in the past, I've never read a book about two players who meet their match in each other. The way they understood each other made this feel so rich, and the cat-and-mouse game ratcheted the sexual tension up to new levels. Just like in The Sixty/Forty Rule, there are some scenes that will have me fanning myself while thinking about them months later. And I'm not complaining one bit. This was light and playful one minute, serious and sizzling the next, with just enough heartache to keep things interesting. It also shows that Wilde isn't a one-hit wonder, so I cannot wait to see what she writes next.
The story follows Finn and Jenna, two people who are not interested in relationships. Their friends tried to set them up a year ago, but their first attempt at a hookup did not go as planned. A year later, they've both been thinking about that failed hookup more than they should, and Jenna is convinced that they need to finally hit the sheets so she can move on. Except, once Finn comes face-to-face with Jenna again, he realizes that a hookup with her would be anything but. Desperately trying to keep things platonic, Finn suggests that Jenna stay with him while she's in town... and Finn is not sure what he was thinking. Spending time with a woman who wants nothing more than to hook up with him - while he is trying to avoid that at all costs - is not a recipe for success, and it certainly creates some unwelcome tension with his new roommate. But as the two get to know each other better, it just becomes more difficult to stay away.
We met both Finn and Jenna in The Sixty/Forty Rule, which is not required reading by any means, but does provide some insight into both characters. It's also equally excellent, so not sure why you'd skip it, lol. So I was already emotionally invested in this relationship before it even got started, and I loved the way it progressed. Finn is such an upbeat, golden retriever of a man, and I loved digging a little deeper into his backstory. Jenna is also a complex character who hides behind her pink hair and brazen personality, so they're both more than they seem on the surface. Having them understand that about each other added another layer of depth to the story, and made this more interesting from the start. I also adored that they got to know each other on a deeper level before jumping in, though this is definitely not a traditional slow burn. It is SCORCHING hot during several scenes, and that tension made it even more devourable. And devour I did.
Now that's what I call a HOT slow burn! This was delicious, every minute of it. After loving Wilde's debut, I was so excited to check out the followup, featuring a couple we were teased about in the series starter. While I've read (and loved) plenty of playboy-tamed romances in the past, I've never read a book about two players who meet their match in each other. The way they understood each other made this feel so rich, and the cat-and-mouse game ratcheted the sexual tension up to new levels. Just like in The Sixty/Forty Rule, there are some scenes that will have me fanning myself while thinking about them months later. And I'm not complaining one bit. This was light and playful one minute, serious and sizzling the next, with just enough heartache to keep things interesting. It also shows that Wilde isn't a one-hit wonder, so I cannot wait to see what she writes next.
The story follows Finn and Jenna, two people who are not interested in relationships. Their friends tried to set them up a year ago, but their first attempt at a hookup did not go as planned. A year later, they've both been thinking about that failed hookup more than they should, and Jenna is convinced that they need to finally hit the sheets so she can move on. Except, once Finn comes face-to-face with Jenna again, he realizes that a hookup with her would be anything but. Desperately trying to keep things platonic, Finn suggests that Jenna stay with him while she's in town... and Finn is not sure what he was thinking. Spending time with a woman who wants nothing more than to hook up with him - while he is trying to avoid that at all costs - is not a recipe for success, and it certainly creates some unwelcome tension with his new roommate. But as the two get to know each other better, it just becomes more difficult to stay away.
We met both Finn and Jenna in The Sixty/Forty Rule, which is not required reading by any means, but does provide some insight into both characters. It's also equally excellent, so not sure why you'd skip it, lol. So I was already emotionally invested in this relationship before it even got started, and I loved the way it progressed. Finn is such an upbeat, golden retriever of a man, and I loved digging a little deeper into his backstory. Jenna is also a complex character who hides behind her pink hair and brazen personality, so they're both more than they seem on the surface. Having them understand that about each other added another layer of depth to the story, and made this more interesting from the start. I also adored that they got to know each other on a deeper level before jumping in, though this is definitely not a traditional slow burn. It is SCORCHING hot during several scenes, and that tension made it even more devourable. And devour I did.
March 15, 2023
I really enjoyed this!! Maybe even a litttttle bit more than the first one in the series (although they were both so good)
This was so fun! I loved the banter and the obvious tension between Jenna and Finn.
Mostly the entire book was fun and lighthearted but there were some serious topics as well. legit CRIED at Chapter 18. Finn deals with a lot of emotions with his family and Jenna truly was the biggest gift to him to help him get through everything. I love how perfect they were for each other.
The only reason why I took off 1 star was because it drove me insane how long it took for Finn to realize they should just be together. I feel like at times he was fighting the romance for no reason.
This entire series is sooo good! Totally recommend it to anyone. You can read them as a stand-alone too!
Roommates to lovers
A+ Banter
Wedding date trope
Forced proximity
Golden retriever MMC
Reformed players
This was so fun! I loved the banter and the obvious tension between Jenna and Finn.
Mostly the entire book was fun and lighthearted but there were some serious topics as well. legit CRIED at Chapter 18. Finn deals with a lot of emotions with his family and Jenna truly was the biggest gift to him to help him get through everything. I love how perfect they were for each other.
The only reason why I took off 1 star was because it drove me insane how long it took for Finn to realize they should just be together. I feel like at times he was fighting the romance for no reason.
This entire series is sooo good! Totally recommend it to anyone. You can read them as a stand-alone too!
Roommates to lovers
A+ Banter
Wedding date trope
Forced proximity
Golden retriever MMC
Reformed players
December 13, 2024
4.5⭐
One of the most comfort and heart-warming reads. I love Finn and Jenna so much, I have the best time with them. Their personalities are so realistic, I understand their truma and toxic behavior. I adore the way they love each other's and how they fixed everything together. I'm missing them already.
It's my first work by the author but absolutely it's not going to be the last .
I smile into his shoulder. “Like you wanted to break me in half?”
“Like I wanted to—like I wanted to become part of you.”
One of the most comfort and heart-warming reads. I love Finn and Jenna so much, I have the best time with them. Their personalities are so realistic, I understand their truma and toxic behavior. I adore the way they love each other's and how they fixed everything together. I'm missing them already.
It's my first work by the author but absolutely it's not going to be the last .
I smile into his shoulder. “Like you wanted to break me in half?”
“Like I wanted to—like I wanted to become part of you.”
nfmaa
February 4, 2025Note to self
Another manwhore committment phobe mmc who also does that bs for *reasons*. He also had a threesome with the couple of book 1 AFTER he had met the h!!!!!!!!!!
Another manwhore committment phobe mmc who also does that bs for *reasons*. He also had a threesome with the couple of book 1 AFTER he had met the h!!!!!!!!!!
June 29, 2023
i didn't think i would like this better than the first but finn and jenna just did something to me!!
this is a slow burn, roommates, friends to lovers, reformed playboy and playgirl romance. sometimes playboy or playgirl is hit or miss for me because they use it as an excuse to be an asshole just in general? but i loved both MCs so much. they were so caring and a little insecure/broken and their development was perfect.
FINN IS SO CUTE I COULD DIE. if you're giving me reformed playboy, he needs to turn into the simpiest simp of all and that was finn. he was there for jenna 100% and we love to see it.
this is a slow burn, roommates, friends to lovers, reformed playboy and playgirl romance. sometimes playboy or playgirl is hit or miss for me because they use it as an excuse to be an asshole just in general? but i loved both MCs so much. they were so caring and a little insecure/broken and their development was perfect.
FINN IS SO CUTE I COULD DIE. if you're giving me reformed playboy, he needs to turn into the simpiest simp of all and that was finn. he was there for jenna 100% and we love to see it.
April 11, 2023
Finn was so cute. He was absolutely sweet and playful and I loved that he wasn't possessive. I found it refreshing that he was happy just to be around her even when other men were giving her attention.
Jenna was surprisingly confident in spite of her toxic family dynamics. I think there could've been a little more to her, she fell into the rich girl plot I don't like where she doesn't really /do/ anything, she's just there. It was still really cute and fun.
3.5/5⭐️ 2/5🌶
Jenna was surprisingly confident in spite of her toxic family dynamics. I think there could've been a little more to her, she fell into the rich girl plot I don't like where she doesn't really /do/ anything, she's just there. It was still really cute and fun.
3.5/5⭐️ 2/5🌶
March 25, 2024
3/5⭐️ ¡Qué libro tan bonito! Las bromas, el slow burn, el spicy… todo fue *chef’s kiss*
Finn y Jenna eran personajes encantadores y bien pensados que tenían defectos muy identificables y comprensibles. Se complementaban bien. Su historia de amor fue realmente un placer de leer♥️
Finn y Jenna eran personajes encantadores y bien pensados que tenían defectos muy identificables y comprensibles. Se complementaban bien. Su historia de amor fue realmente un placer de leer♥️
did-not-finish
April 7, 2023If you like desperate women, than this book is for you! The fmc is desperate as hell. The first chapters you can enjoy her whining to the mmc why he doesn’t want to have s.. with her and read about her “sensually” licking off her fingers, showering without the doors locked and more things to get his attention and his dick. Her being desperate and insecure about every female name she hears out of his mouth (even his sisters name) made me so irritated that I stopped reading.
October 6, 2025
We originally met Jenna and Finn in book 1, each the bff of Jude and Theo. Jenna was in book 1 a bit more than Finn, but I absolutely loved them both and knew their book was going to be straight swoon worthy… and yep! I was so right. Jenna gets back from a European vacation to spend the summer celebrating her evil sister’s wedding parties. Rich people let me tell ya, know how to extend celebrations a whole season! Jude and Jenna only met the one time…but they both couldn’t get the other out of their heads so when Finn offers her a room to stay, she jumps him. Both, for their own reasons which they disclose eventually, are gun shy and don’t want to fall in love, but of course the falling is the best!! They both love weird nature documentaries and Finn has a turtle which he geeks out with and I was ooh’ing and aaahh’ing throughout. His nerdy side was definitely sexy, and he is a chef! Win win for Jenna who can’t cook very good. Was a slow burn which I love, and a definite good time!
January 16, 2024
I was a bit unsure in the beginning but it definitely got better as I read and I turned out to really like it
March 31, 2023
2.5 ⭐️ — the book started off strong! however i got bored, like so bored. i love a good friends to lovers but i feel like this could’ve been executed better. also, it was literally SO dramatic. the depth the author tried to provide for the characters was weak & not well written. i would not recommend this book based on my own personal taste.. however, it was a quick and short read with fairly cute characters.
July 4, 2025
5 ⭐️
Finn and Jenna gave me all the ooey-gooey, butterflies-in-my-stomach feelings. I love them so much for being exactly who they are without any shame. I hate Ronnie with a burning passion. I’m so glad we got a bunch of Jude and Theo glimpses. And the spice!!! Whew. Ellie knows how to knock your socks (and all other garments) off.
Charlotte North and Brandon Utah sounded great on the audiobook narration. I was glad to have them back after they did The Sixty/Forty Rule together because it just felt right for this bestie duology.
Finn and Jenna gave me all the ooey-gooey, butterflies-in-my-stomach feelings. I love them so much for being exactly who they are without any shame. I hate Ronnie with a burning passion. I’m so glad we got a bunch of Jude and Theo glimpses. And the spice!!! Whew. Ellie knows how to knock your socks (and all other garments) off.
Charlotte North and Brandon Utah sounded great on the audiobook narration. I was glad to have them back after they did The Sixty/Forty Rule together because it just felt right for this bestie duology.
December 21, 2023
I love when both the heroine and hero are secure in their sexuality and their ... how do you say "player-ness" or "sexual prowess"? Because... that.
Finn and Jenna were set up by mutual friends a year ago, but things got in the way before they could have a hot fling. Now Jenna's back in town and ready for one, but Finn just isn't feeling... anything. He's tired of everyone looking at him like a piece of meat or just a hook up. So, they're FRIENDS. And ROOMMATES. What could possibly happen?!
This was fun. I enjoyed the friends aspect, the forced proximity, the way it combatted toxic masculinity / hook up culture. That piece felt a bit like That Kind of Guy by Talia Hibbert where the hero becomes celibate because he's tired of being "just a hook up."
Finn and Jenna were set up by mutual friends a year ago, but things got in the way before they could have a hot fling. Now Jenna's back in town and ready for one, but Finn just isn't feeling... anything. He's tired of everyone looking at him like a piece of meat or just a hook up. So, they're FRIENDS. And ROOMMATES. What could possibly happen?!
This was fun. I enjoyed the friends aspect, the forced proximity, the way it combatted toxic masculinity / hook up culture. That piece felt a bit like That Kind of Guy by Talia Hibbert where the hero becomes celibate because he's tired of being "just a hook up."
July 3, 2023
wholesome book. Terrible epilogue
July 14, 2023
The best thing about this book was finishing it.
March 5, 2023
Thanks to Ellie K. Wilde for accepting me into her ARC team. I'm happy to read this story and provide an honest review.
Also, English is my second language.
I first heard about this new author when someone gushed about The Sixty/Forty Rule on Reddit last year and I HAD TO read it and I'm so glad I did because it was such a nice surprise and it ended up being one of my favorite books of the year.
Jenna and Finn—self-proclaimed bimbo and himbo— went from commitment-phobes strangers to roommates who banter while trying to stay away from each other to cuddling and being an emotional support that turns into real friendship even if they're still guarding themselves and playing it safe.
Both of them playing a character for other people but ultimately learning to truly be themselves was one of the highlights of the story.
I'm so grateful for the build up of the story, that strenght they get through their friendship, being each other safe places, and feeling at home with someone was such a beautiful thing to read. So cute, so wholesome.
One of the first things that made me fall in love with this story and the characters was how human and flawed they were while never loosing that hopefulness.
Ellie k. Wilde made me feel so many things with her writing; from Jenna trying to live her life despite her awful family expectations and behavior and Finn, sweet, adorable Finn trying to stay away from emotions because he's still broken after losing a loved one.
Thank you Ellie for writing a story where there's a time and place for holding people accountable for their mistreatment. It's one of my pet peeves when writers forget one of the most important things in wrapping up a story.
And this story touches so many important and meaningful themes like mourning, self-discovering, attention-starved and friendless characters, how society make us believe in weaponizing our bodies, about self-shame, minimizing ourselves and finding worth in ourselves.
It's not often that I feel this much while reading. For me, binge reading romance it's not just a way to pass the time but it really helps me deal with stressful times and I'm always happy and pleased when a story surprises me.
And last but not least, I need to say: this book deserves 5⭐ just for Chapter 9. How could just a chapter bring so many things and emotions out of me?
*I highlighted so many funny and swoony quotes from Finn but some of my fav are:*
"Tonight, she feels like my first breath out of the womb"
"I don't like watching scary movies alone. Stay and hold my hand a little.
- Scary movies?
You don't find the systematic destruction of the earth's bodies of water scary?"
"Give in. Succumb to the cuddle, Jenna Bear. It's one of my specialties"
"Jenna, don't ever not call me. Ever. Do you hear me? Day or night, no matter—no matter where we are twenty years from now. No matter what you need. Call"
[He reaches for his chest, curling his fingers as though to reach inside] "You're in here and I don't know what to do with it"
"She feels more like home than the house we're standing in."
"I'm crazy about your smile. I'd make a fool of myself ten times over just to see that dimple once."
And then Jenna said:
"It's funny. I've never met a person more attuned to my moods. My feelings. While being so willing to skate over their own "
Also, English is my second language.
I first heard about this new author when someone gushed about The Sixty/Forty Rule on Reddit last year and I HAD TO read it and I'm so glad I did because it was such a nice surprise and it ended up being one of my favorite books of the year.
Jenna and Finn—self-proclaimed bimbo and himbo— went from commitment-phobes strangers to roommates who banter while trying to stay away from each other to cuddling and being an emotional support that turns into real friendship even if they're still guarding themselves and playing it safe.
Both of them playing a character for other people but ultimately learning to truly be themselves was one of the highlights of the story.
I'm so grateful for the build up of the story, that strenght they get through their friendship, being each other safe places, and feeling at home with someone was such a beautiful thing to read. So cute, so wholesome.
One of the first things that made me fall in love with this story and the characters was how human and flawed they were while never loosing that hopefulness.
Ellie k. Wilde made me feel so many things with her writing; from Jenna trying to live her life despite her awful family expectations and behavior and Finn, sweet, adorable Finn trying to stay away from emotions because he's still broken after losing a loved one.
Thank you Ellie for writing a story where there's a time and place for holding people accountable for their mistreatment. It's one of my pet peeves when writers forget one of the most important things in wrapping up a story.
And this story touches so many important and meaningful themes like mourning, self-discovering, attention-starved and friendless characters, how society make us believe in weaponizing our bodies, about self-shame, minimizing ourselves and finding worth in ourselves.
It's not often that I feel this much while reading. For me, binge reading romance it's not just a way to pass the time but it really helps me deal with stressful times and I'm always happy and pleased when a story surprises me.
And last but not least, I need to say: this book deserves 5⭐ just for Chapter 9. How could just a chapter bring so many things and emotions out of me?
*I highlighted so many funny and swoony quotes from Finn but some of my fav are:*
"Tonight, she feels like my first breath out of the womb"
"I don't like watching scary movies alone. Stay and hold my hand a little.
- Scary movies?
You don't find the systematic destruction of the earth's bodies of water scary?"
"Give in. Succumb to the cuddle, Jenna Bear. It's one of my specialties"
"Jenna, don't ever not call me. Ever. Do you hear me? Day or night, no matter—no matter where we are twenty years from now. No matter what you need. Call"
[He reaches for his chest, curling his fingers as though to reach inside] "You're in here and I don't know what to do with it"
"She feels more like home than the house we're standing in."
"I'm crazy about your smile. I'd make a fool of myself ten times over just to see that dimple once."
And then Jenna said:
"It's funny. I've never met a person more attuned to my moods. My feelings. While being so willing to skate over their own "
January 9, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
I am in love with these books. There’s simply no other way to say it. Wilde writes such interesting romances because they’re literally just so UNIQUE (I say as I’ve only read two of her books lol).
All of the characters are unapologetically themselves while also being completely distinct from one another. I mean I just don’t know what else to say. The banter was so good, the plot was so fun, & the ending of this somehow wrapped up the last book and this one perfectly????
I feel like I highlighted so many quotes from this but this one was for sure my favorite:
“It’s okay not to smile or laugh or act like everything is fine all the time. I’ll still like you when you’re angry. I’ll still like you when you’re miserable, or stressed, or when you just need a good cry, for no real reason. I’ll still like you even if you show me how bad today hurts.”
I am in love with these books. There’s simply no other way to say it. Wilde writes such interesting romances because they’re literally just so UNIQUE (I say as I’ve only read two of her books lol).
All of the characters are unapologetically themselves while also being completely distinct from one another. I mean I just don’t know what else to say. The banter was so good, the plot was so fun, & the ending of this somehow wrapped up the last book and this one perfectly????
I feel like I highlighted so many quotes from this but this one was for sure my favorite:
“It’s okay not to smile or laugh or act like everything is fine all the time. I’ll still like you when you’re angry. I’ll still like you when you’re miserable, or stressed, or when you just need a good cry, for no real reason. I’ll still like you even if you show me how bad today hurts.”
May 26, 2024
I don’t know why, but I found this book so boring. Don’t get me wrong, I can see why some people like it. I was surprised myself because I usually like romcoms, but something about it just had me bored the whole time. I gave it two stars though because it wasn’t horrible, I think it might just be me for some reason, I don’t know.
July 6, 2025
Sweet & boring. A mildly wild combo but it works.
August 7, 2023
2.3 stars
okay this is a really low rating for a book I enjoyed reading but hear me out. It was so slow that it made me go into a petrified slump on whether I was ever going to finish a book ever again. I really persevered through this one, I’m really proud of myself for sticking with it.
This book is a lot of fun to read. It’s light hearted, has good vibes, and guarantees a happily ever after. However, the first seven chapters are rough. It was unnecessarily painstakingly slow. I had a feeling the author was trying to establish the setting a bit (e.g. characters, relationships, backstory) however I feel like that could have been done along the way than doing so in the beginning. They also didn’t need to focus or spend a lot of time towards Finn’s social awkwardness when it came to dating in the beginning to contrast what the chemistry would be like with Jenna.
Would I say getting through it was worth it? Debatable. Really good vibes and they get along very well. And you can’t imagine the sweet relief I felt when they came clean to each other about their feelings. I remember I had to put the book down a bit so I can sit with my feelings and see if I can make things a bit clearer for myself. It was a super cute moment and I’m happy it worked out. I’d say it’s a plus to reading the book but it’s not life changing.
I’m also not a huge fan of how they just easily resolved Jenna’s family issues. Is that really it? We’re going to use that trope to speed things up? Okay bud, can’t say I’m too happy about it. I like the way Finn’s family issue resolved. It was little by little and then all together at once. Something just to set it in motion and things would run along. It was beautiful and realistic.
I have plenty of more things I didn’t enjoy however I’m not going to put them down because those would be spoilers and honestly I despite my hate for the slowness in the beginning, I won’t do that. This book deserves the full read when you give yourself the chance.
So like what Jenna says, “I’m going to choose to believe that you will” finish the novel. It’s worth seeing until the end. It’s all about not giving up and being vulnerable to someone (even when you’re completely helpless at stopping it). Give this book a read. It’s a certified good one.
okay this is a really low rating for a book I enjoyed reading but hear me out. It was so slow that it made me go into a petrified slump on whether I was ever going to finish a book ever again. I really persevered through this one, I’m really proud of myself for sticking with it.
This book is a lot of fun to read. It’s light hearted, has good vibes, and guarantees a happily ever after. However, the first seven chapters are rough. It was unnecessarily painstakingly slow. I had a feeling the author was trying to establish the setting a bit (e.g. characters, relationships, backstory) however I feel like that could have been done along the way than doing so in the beginning. They also didn’t need to focus or spend a lot of time towards Finn’s social awkwardness when it came to dating in the beginning to contrast what the chemistry would be like with Jenna.
Would I say getting through it was worth it? Debatable. Really good vibes and they get along very well. And you can’t imagine the sweet relief I felt when they came clean to each other about their feelings. I remember I had to put the book down a bit so I can sit with my feelings and see if I can make things a bit clearer for myself. It was a super cute moment and I’m happy it worked out. I’d say it’s a plus to reading the book but it’s not life changing.
I’m also not a huge fan of how they just easily resolved Jenna’s family issues. Is that really it? We’re going to use that trope to speed things up? Okay bud, can’t say I’m too happy about it. I like the way Finn’s family issue resolved. It was little by little and then all together at once. Something just to set it in motion and things would run along. It was beautiful and realistic.
I have plenty of more things I didn’t enjoy however I’m not going to put them down because those would be spoilers and honestly I despite my hate for the slowness in the beginning, I won’t do that. This book deserves the full read when you give yourself the chance.
So like what Jenna says, “I’m going to choose to believe that you will” finish the novel. It’s worth seeing until the end. It’s all about not giving up and being vulnerable to someone (even when you’re completely helpless at stopping it). Give this book a read. It’s a certified good one.
January 30, 2024
Def not my fav romance book, but I really enjoyed the author bringing in some of the more real-life aspects about being in-love with someone. It wasn’t all rainbows and happiness and I appreciated how this romance really touched on hard shit people go through in life and how it affects their ability to love and let themselves be vulnerable.
December 28, 2023
Annoying, unbelievable. The ending was dumb
May 23, 2023
I really really loved this book!!
I love roommate romances and this one might be one of my favorites!
The reformed playboy aspect was amazing, I loved how hard he fell for Jenna, it was so cute!!
The slow burn was well worth the wait and the build up between these two was HOT!
I just absolutely loved their banter & connection that they had. They quite literally completed each other!
I didn’t want to put this book down, it had me giggling and kicking my feet the whole time
I wish this book never ended, I loved it so much!!!
I love roommate romances and this one might be one of my favorites!
The reformed playboy aspect was amazing, I loved how hard he fell for Jenna, it was so cute!!
The slow burn was well worth the wait and the build up between these two was HOT!
I just absolutely loved their banter & connection that they had. They quite literally completed each other!
I didn’t want to put this book down, it had me giggling and kicking my feet the whole time
I wish this book never ended, I loved it so much!!!
March 8, 2023
This was another pleasant surprise when it comes to romance novels. It started off a bit over the top and I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the characters, but I soon saw another side to them that added more depth and I became invested in the relationship. It’s a slow burn in some ways, and very hot and steamy in others, which was a fun blend that avoided too much frustration. Just the right amount. 😉 I’m curious to go back and read about Jude and Theo now. There’s enough info that you can easily read this as a stand-alone and not feel lost. I hope the author continues to write more books like this.
I received a review copy for free. My review is my own and voluntary.
I received a review copy for free. My review is my own and voluntary.
March 17, 2023
This had me gripped from the beginning. Every part made me want to turn the page and see what happened next. It was the perfect Romcom just like the prequel to this. I loved seeing how the characters developed, and loved them trying to resist each other at first. I loved how their friendship developed first. Finn is just the perfect book boyfriend. Such a sweet, sexy story with all the feels! Perfect amount of spice and HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 15, 2024
i forgot i read this last time i had kindle unlimited! ong i lowkey don’t really remember much about it but i DO remember i had a good time while reading it. cheers!
February 5, 2024
This is the slow burn I needed. I usually don’t pick up books like this but I was so impressed. The main characters banter and everything was perfect. I would read this again and it will be one I think of often.
March 25, 2025
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July 5, 2025
4.5⭐️
This book was so much more than I expected it to be, really cute and heart warming and while it was really good it was missing something that give books that 5 star feeling.
This book was so much more than I expected it to be, really cute and heart warming and while it was really good it was missing something that give books that 5 star feeling.
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