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“I was pretty good at getting people to meet me in my mind, but ultimately no one wanted to stay there.” Yeah I’m super over being in July’s character’s chaotic af mind

The audiobook narrator is a knockoff Kasey Casum. I think I would be more into the philosophical musings if someone else was reading this

I keep pausing this book when it becomes obvious (again) that it’s a lumberjack fanfic but I’m getting close to the finish (pun intended).

Okay I always enjoy a Dunbar story. This one made me realize most of these contemporary romances include main characters that have employment that is their passion (besides each other). But honestly I do not know a single person who feels passionately about their work.
Also: lilies of the valley are NOT also known as forget-me-nots

This MMC has a lot of subtle red flags and the one that’s pushing me over the top is that he serves fucking corn flakes when she stays over for the first time.

How could anyone make Blink-182 a not insignificant part of a love story 🤨

Why has the MMC thrown glasses against the wall? Two so far. Isn’t this a giant non-sexy red flag? Why are we still writing this violence into leading men in 2025?
Also lawyers aren’t billionaires and if they were they certainly wouldn’t be practicing law

Objection this courtroom conduct is out of order

And also they should never do a spin off with the friend. Instead of Thatcher she’s actually the most annoying person in the world

Also that your frame of reference for speculating about a loud knock on the door is an FBI raid for white collar crime is BONKERS

Okay, the best friend has some real Thatch energy. But conflict arising from FMC’s insecurity? UUUUUUGGGHHHHH

Deep inner thoughts interrupting spice is not my favorite thing. Like, are you really having this phenomenal experience while in your head about your spinster plans? I want it to spice so hard there’s no capacity for inner monologues.

Ugh I should have DNF-ed this one for sure. I mean, conflict because your rich parents are holding the purse? No. Strain because you might join the NfL draft? Please. A REFERENCE TO AN “UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SITUATION“ FOR TWO PRIVILEGED WHITE COLLEGE KIDS WHO MADE A COACH MAD?!?!? I’m at 92% so I’ll finish but reluctantly and never come back to this author

70% in and Honestly I wish she’d introduce a replacement MMC because no circus 🍆 is worth the absolute emotional wreckage of this guy. Even in fiction I don’t think this guy’s emotional IQ is salvageable. This romance plot has the veracity of Fox News

DNF when it’s revealed mom has MBC

This is so fucking good and also I worry my neighbors will overhear this audiobook and be deeply concerned 😂

I’m listening (Dave reads the book) and this is fucking awesome

There’s a dead by cancer mom and mary Jane is a villain and there isn’t any spice but violence against her ex boyfriend is apparently a green flag why am I reading this hallmark bullshit

“The most beautiful thing about you [FMC] is that you have absolutely no idea how perfect you are.”
=
The best thing about you is your low self esteem
Or
The best thing about you is you’re totally clueless

smh But to be fair, I’m not sure what’s so great about her three books in either … perhaps she’s supposed to be a little bit girl next door, but she’s not that.

The thing that really ruins these dark romances is pregnancy. (Not that this was high quality before that misstep) Also I laugh aloud at the notion that a child is going to provide unconditional, non-judgmental love. Not for long!

Grayson Parkerson is the dumbest character name.