Plus, I was never really sure where the story would go next, and that’s the kind of romance that I love to read. I loved the quieter moments in the story, so the page count worked for me – that slow build in intimacy gives this a unique feel that distinguishes it from other books. That’s where that torturous slow burn kicks in. At the start, it’s like they’re speaking two completely different languages (with tons of miscommunication), and it takes awhile before they’re on the same page. It was so fascinating to watch them slowly learn how to communicate better. He’s the grumpy to Winnie’s sunshine, and the opposites attract dynamic definitely worked. The guy is the kind of loyal, committed hero that can make a girl swoon. I loved the softness that lies beneath his bristly exterior, and getting to know the complexities of his personality added an extra layer of depth. We only get a few chapters from his perspective, but they were essential to the story. While I loved Winnie, it’s Byron who steals the show here. As the two spend one-on-one time together, Winnie soon sees Byron in a completely different light. Byron has always made Winnie uncomfortable, and spending time with him is sure to be torture. The only problem? Winnie’s plans of making the videos with the guy she’s been crushing on get derailed when a practice video with the man who infuriates her gets posted instead. Sure, the videos might be a little disingenuous, but they’ll get Winnie’s follower count where it needs to be.
Winnie’s friend encourages her to bring as many eyes to her posts as possible by creating videos based on trending topics – like challenges that showcase best friends crossing the line to lovers. The story follows Winnie, a science teacher who is hoping to grow her social media following in order to obtain the side hustle that will make her life easier. And this hero? Is the perfect kind of grump, with vulnerability that gives you butterflies. The combination of swoons, chemistry, tension, and little surprises made for such an engrossing read, and I loved how things became richer and deeper throughout. The nuances of this love story are what make it so engaging – it’s got a storyline that kept me on my toes, unable to guess where things would lead next. There were one or two elements that I thought were unnecessary at the time, but everything comes full circle in such an impactful way. The page count is intimidating, I will openly admit that. So this was nothing like I expected, but more than I could’ve hoped for – I LOVED it! If you loved the torturous slow burns of The Spanish Love Deception and Marriage for One, or the nerd-centric love story of The Love Hypothesis, then you’re gonna love the vibe of this one-of-a-kind romance.
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