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5 stars
Wow. Like many other readers, I was gobsmacked by this book, and really don’t know what to say. It’s funny, it’s beautiful, it’s tragic and romantic, and it’s so beautifully written. It had me all up in my feels, struggling to put it down, and it’s an absolutely amazing read.
It’s the story of Parker, a young woman who is trying to get her life together after finding out her long-term boyfriend and her twin sister were having an affair. She lost herself in grief and pity, and an epic revenge plot, but now it’s time to grow up. Moving into her grandparent’s old farmhouse, she befriends her new neighbour, Gus, and gets a job working as Gus’ wife, Sabrina’s personal assistant. It’s not the job she dreamed of, but it’s a job. And as Sabrina jetsets all over the country, it’s up to Parker to keep things organised at home. The problem is that that means more time around Gus, and as much as she likes being around him, she can’t help her growing feelings for him.
It’s such a cleverly written story. Parker hates cheaters, and I have to agree with her, so she’s so conflicted over her feelings for her boss’s husband. She hates that she feels it, but she can’t deny it, and with Gus stuck in a marriage he doesn’t recognise and falling for Parker too, they’re in a dangerous position.
And then life happens. It’s a wild ride that is unexpected and emotional, and I could not stop listening to this book.
I could understand where Parker was at, her emotions and her reactions, and how her story played out. It wasn’t always easy to read, but I was right with her as she journeys to understand herself, move on from her past, find her place and accept life-changing love.
Speaking of – the romance is so beautiful. It’s underpinned with drama but it’s fun and lighthearted, sexy, swoony, functional and so damn easy, and I loved watching it unfold.
Jewel E. Ann has a gift for storytelling. You never know what you’re going to get, and this is another beautifully written story that made me think and made me feel, and I loved it so much.
5 stars.
I listened to this as an audiobook, narrated by Tia Rider Sorensen, and it’s a great one to listen to!
About the Author
Jewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today best selling author a with a quirky sense of humor. When she’s not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.
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