First in New Series- Cute Romance

I really enjoyed Annie (Ahn) and Emmitt’s story. There was a depth to the story, as they both faced some personal challenges, that was unexpected, and made the story richer for me. Annie is the girlfriend that seems to get the guys ready for the forever relationship. She’s never the one they want to stay with- she was with her ex for six years, had the wedding planned, they broke up, and he met the ‘love of his life’ within months. Annie decided to move to Rome, RI for a change of scenery. She is renting Emmitt’s cabin while Emmitt is working all over the world as a photojournalist.

Emmitt comes home unexpectedly after a bad injury and is surprised to find Annie in his house (he didn’t know she was renting it). And, given it is tourist season, there aren’t any other options, so they have to stay roommates. I love the forced proximity trope!

I enjoyed and felt the sparks between them and liked the slow burn romance. There are a couple other storylines going on for both Emmitt and Annie that are interesting and they are able to support each other in some personal growth (which is always a plus for me).

Given the multiple plot lines in the book,, the ending wrapped up too quickly for me, but, overall, I enjoyed this and am looking to seeing them again in the next book in this new series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.