A charming tale detailing the rivalry and more of two booksellers in a small English village. Tons of small-town charm, witty and poignant with an almost dual narrative point as they investigate their own great-grandparents relationship while coming to term with their own.
Probably more of a 3.5 - an instalove with some darker themes. Classic miscommunication trope which works well for these stories. The heroine's lack of self worth didn't engage me as a reader.
An absolute delight! Clever, witty, tender and a rollicking good time, set against a backdrop of magical piracy.
I enjoyed this book, as I enjoy all of Ali's books, but it wasn't my favourite of hers. Maya was understandably immature but it grated, and Conor was too busy hating himself to listen. Loved the structure and enjoyed the premise but the characters left me frustrated even at the end.
HISTORICAL AMNESIA WITH A MAN WHO FORGETS TO BE CONTROLLED AND STANDOFFISH WITH HIS TOP-TIER WIFE???? Love. Adore. Beautifully heartfelt and relatable while being a rambunctious romp through the streets of past London. BRB, going to look up Titian's Venus of Urbino.
A beautifully written workmates to lovers Christmas story. Characterisation was a strength, especially with the novella format, and beautiful prose!
This book was glorious. It was unhinged, in the very best way. Kimberly Lemming is the queen of interspecies deadpan flirting, and I love it.
A sweet and steamy read full of Christmas magic! It pulled at my heartstrings. A warm hug of a book!
A fun second chance romance with Australian characters set in the USA.
A funny, tender, and steamy second-chance romance full of small-town charm. A gorgeous Christmas read.