My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review.
I am stunned at how much I LOVED this book!! I really didn't think it was going to be one of my top books of 2020, but now it's a very strong contender!
This is my first book by Melanie Moreland and I got a random opportunity to read it, and I'm so glad I did! I loved the characters, Charly for sure, and Maxx is such a grump, but so emotional all at the same time.
Charly is a fighter, and she doesn't give up easily. She is taking chances and risks to make sure she is safe and making every minute count, and I couldn't get enough of her. She also cracks me up so much. She is always wanting to get a reaction out of Maxx, and sometimes it's extreme circumstances that make him lose it.
The attraction between these two sparks the instant they meet each other, and it just simmers and builds the whole time they are around each other. They both have such a tragic past too, so I'm not surprised that they were able to connect to one another.
I also just love Charly. She is my soul sister. Crazy organized? Me. Crazy attentive to detail and maybe a bit OCD? Also me. What is the big difference is that I do not cook, so she wins in that department. But the way she shaped that garage into shape and did it knowing Maxx's wraith may come after her is amazing, and I want to be her friend for life. She's also really good with people; I'm a bit mediocre in that department.
Maxx is gruff, angry, distrustful, and just wants to keep to himself, but Charly is a whirlwind storm that just destroyed his "normal" and I think that is what is best for him. Charly is what is best for him and seeing them get into each others business and upending their everyday structure is just amazing.
I can see myself re-reading this book many times, especially when I want a good laugh. I am so glad I got a chance to read this novel and I see myself reading more books by this author in the future!
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