★★★★★ 4
Grumpy Sunshine, Small Town Romance
Format: Kindle
ARC Review 3.75 ⭐️, rounded up to 4 ⭐️’s.
I really enjoyed the book and think the author did a good job of drawing her readers into this couple’s world. The characters were complex, but well developed. Even the side characters were amazing. The setting of the story was well thought out and came to life on the pages. There were definitely some plot twists that I didn’t see coming, and some that were anticipated, but with the way they were timed I was still shocked when it happened. And while this wasn’t the spiciest book I’ve ever read, the spice was definitely there. When it hit, it hit hard!
Overall, I really enjoyed Evie and Maddox’s story. There were some things that seemed repetitive and that could’ve flowed better for me, and there were errors that a good editor should have caught. I definitely look forward to more books from this author though and am thankful for the opportunity to ARC read this book.
This is a book you definitely want to check the trigger warnings before starting. It is packed with trauma and subjects that could be difficult for some readers.
Tropes in this book include:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Small Town Romance
Curvy Single Mom FMC
Broody Hermit MMC
He Falls First
Touch Her & ☠️
Previous DV and offscreen SA
PTSD rep
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025


