Katerina Wilmot and Christopher Petruchio grew up as next door neighbors. Christopher’s parents were non-existent and he spent more time next door at the Wilmot’s than in his own home. At one time, as children they were close but as they grew older their friendship somehow turned into animosity. As a photographer, Kat is rarely at home, but this Thanksgiving she is burned out and needs to be around her family, but she dreads seeing Christopher. Sure enough, as soon as they see each other they’re at it again, until one night when Kat is a little drunk and tells Christopher that the only reason why she picks a fight is because she thinks he doesn’t like her. Feeling guilty he decides to turn their relationship around. Then they realizes there are still sparks, but of a different sort.

The one thing I love about Chloe Liese novels is that they’re about real people with real problems. Her characters worlds are not all rainbows and butterflies. Kat has anxiety problems and Christopher fights ongoing migraines. Both things are central to the plot and to our two main protagonists connection with each other and how they interact with society. I found the migraines to be especially interesting as it was the male protagonist who suffered from them a weakness that most author’s wouldn’t give their strong male character. This affliction made Christopher so much more relatable and I really appreciated how he learned to lean on Kat to help him get through.

We were introduced to the Wilmot sisters in the first novel in this series, although Kat was an honorable mention, Christopher was a side character that we got to know a little bit. I really enjoyed the family dynamics of this close knit family. A plot point that was used to create conflict for Kat in this novel. Feeling as if you don’t belong in your own family is something we’ve all felt a time or two I’m sure. Watching these sisters bond, and seeing Kat grow within that family dynamic added an additional layer to this emotional love story.

I haven’t yet been disappointed by a Chloe Liese novel. She’s quickly become a favorite and I know I can count on her books to be interesting and make me feel. I love her characters, and Kat and Christopher are in my top 3 favorite couples in a novel by this author.

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