4.5
First thing, Reid is definitely not a 21-year-old boy. No way do they exist like that, but I guess that's why fictional men are always better. Second, I had a lot of mixed feelings on a lot of things and felt that the book could've been a bit shorter but I still really enjoyed it.
Okay, so this book follows Via after she gets divorced and moves across the country to a small town in Maine (i think it's Maine). She completely changes her life and career, but she is hopeful that she is where she was always meant to be. On her first week there, her sister convinces her to get dressed up and go out now that she is single, and although she is hesitant she does it anyway. Via doesn't expect anything to come out of this night until she locks eyes with Reid in a bar full of people as he is there celebrating his 21st birthday. One thing leads to another which leads to a one-night stand, where both characters did enjoy themselves but also never thought they would see each other ever again... even if deep down, they both wanted to.
Eventually, they do run into each other again and this time Reid doesn't let Via get away from him that easily. Time and time again he proves to her how much he wants to truly get to know her, that he is serious about her and wants more than a one-night stand.
I understood where Via was coming from. With their 11-year age gap and being recently divorced, Via is hesitant to pursue anything. She wants to focus on finding herself, but also can't deny the draw she has towards Reid. They start by getting to know each other and eventually can't help their feelings for each other.
Reid was basically perfect and wonderful. No faults from him and I miss him already.
The only reason this wasn't a 5-star for me was because of personal preferences. I don't like when books give into the stigma of "missing out" when you get married young - coming from someone who did get married young, so this is definitely biased. I also thought some parts were unnecessary and made the book longer than it needed to be but I will not specify to avoid spoilers. Lastly, I felt the promo of this book focused on things that weren't super relevant to the actual book so I was left waiting for some things that I felt were just brushed over when I expected for it to play a bigger part in the book.
Overall, I did love this book! It was so easy to read, even though it was on the longer side, I still found myself flying through it. I loved the characters and their growth throughout the book. Reid is perfect. I was rooting for them the whole time and I am also excited for the next book based on the little peek we already got.
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10/10 can’t recommend enough!
Wow. Just wow. I am so in love with Reid. He’s perfect. He’s patient. He is EVERYTHING. this book is 1000000000% worth the read and I am so so happy to have read it. The emotions, the story, the conflicts… just done so well. And the outcome was so realistic and not forced and I just know my mind is going to hold onto this story for a while. These two characters are so good together and I’m just sad it ended. I wish I could read a story of their whole lives. Via is such a strong FMC and Reid is such a match to her energy it’s crazy. The chemistry is just OFF THE CHARTS. everyone needs to read this story ASAP I just know people are gonna love this.
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Reviewed in Australia on May 4, 2024
Where do I start.
One word “Reid” OMG swoon worthy, he’s smart, sweet, head screwed on, good morals and just an all round darling. I love him.
Via I adore and admire, she’s a little broken but who isn’t, I adore the way she rambles when she’s nervous. She does have confidence from years of being a lawyer but being thrust into unknown territory forces her to become nervous and vulnerable, and when she feels that way she rambles which I completely relate to.
She is shy in certain aspects of her life, due to past experiences and inexperiences.
Reid lacks no patience where Via is concerned, he does nothing but show his affection for her and stand by her side until she is ready.
There are definitely deeper topics touched on in this book such as cheating, domestic violence and narcissistic behaviours and what that can do to a persons confidence. So please read the trigger warnings. It does touch on infertility as well.
While it did delve into deeper topics, it lacked no humour. There were scenes I was full out giggling to myself.
I appreciate the relationships in this books as well not just Reid and Via, but Via and her sister Izzy, the relationships she forms with her book club girlies, Reid’s relationship with his Dad, sister and niece too cute.
This book really was about what taking a risk can do for a person, that second chances are possible, and some chemistry just cannot be denied.
Safe to say Reid and Via I absolutely adore, and the little spoiler for the next instalment YESSSS 🙌🏻
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