Whilst this isn't strictly part of the RHS series, it does feature characters from that series as secondary characters/acquaintances of our MC's.

This perfect little gem of a book is perfect for V day.  Whether you're happily coupled up or still searching for your person, Bear and Valentine will make your heart happy.

Valentine has had a bit of vagabond existence, she has so many jobs and side-hustles, still trying to find where she belongs.  I love that she was confident enough to approach builders and ask them to keep the noise down at particular times.  I'm even more heart happy that these burly men actually responded to her request kindly and appropriately!

Bear is the kinda man who is good with his hands.  He's kind, respectful but when he's with someone he's in 100%. He's the boss - he doesn't need to be on site but his crew keep ribbing him over his not so subtle crush on a nearby tenant.  He and Valentine may have a mutual admiration society going on but that doesn't stop her giving the crew what for when they disturb her work.  Oh the mortification when she realises she's the one in the wrong.

Bear comes to the rescue of our gal and they finally chip away at the walls they've erected around themselves.  Bear shows himself to be the kindest, most caring guy you could hope for but he still talks a dirty game! I adore characters who have baggage and issues but realise they are there and try to work to shed them and Valentine was one of those characters.

I cannot wait to read more of these little in-between novellas!