This was my second Melissa Ferguson book and it was fun to see a few familiar characters mentioned in the book.

What I liked:
This book was very clean- no racy content or language, but also not a cheesy Christian novel despite being a Christian publisher. I liked how the characters worked towards their goals but also reevaluated their goals as they developed as people.

What I didn't like:
I know from being introduced to this character in a previous novel that she had a complicated backstory. I was disappointed that was not included in her own stand alone novel. It was not even mentioned or alluded to but would have really helped understand her character and working through it would have developed her character even more. Also, there was a CS Lewis quote in the middle of the book that was not properly attributed to him.

Overall:
This was a great summer beach reach that I would recommend to just about any reader. It was a fun, feel good novel that was a perfect afternoon indulgence. 3.5 stars, rounding up to 4. If you like Katherine Reay or Aspen Hadley novels, you'd probably enjoy this one.

Another fun romantic comedy from Ferguson, with enough serious bits to give it some depth. It was fun to run into a character from The Dating Charade, even though I wanted more details! My only criticism of this book is that I wish it were longer!

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

Although THE CUL DE SAC WAR by MELISSA FERGUSON is hilariously funny, the story has an underlying seriousness as the author gives us background on the characters and shows how the past has affected their lives.
When Chip McBride moves into the house next door with his large slobbering dog, who takes a liking to Bree, she is determined to chase both Chip and his dog out of her neighbourhood. Chip is not to be outdone by her pranks and does all he can to get a rise out of his feisty neighbour. They each have a lot of tricks up their sleeve and things quickly get out of hand.
One cannot help loving the characters, especially Bree and Chip, who, in spite of their ongoing war, really have a lot in common, with their insecurity and longing to make something important of their lives and careers. They have also both lost someone they loved and both desperately want to keep their rather ramshackle houses.
I am not going to say any more excepting that it is a most enjoyable and entertaining read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.