Such a delightful read from Pepper Basham. I was drawn into the setting from the very first chapter. I enjoyed the character development because I went from not liking Simon at all to rooting for this second chance romance between him and Emme.

There were so many aspects of this novel that made me smile. The secondary characters in this book were amazing. I loved the antics of Fia, the cheekiness of Aster and her friendship with Lottie, the loyalty of Thomas, and the protectiveness of Aunt Agatha. Aunt Bean's "lessons" in being a woman were hysterical and so over the top. Emme's secret occupation as an author and the topics she writes about made me chuckle.

If you are a fan of Jen Turano, you will really enjoy this book. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5!

A special thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this ARC. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.