I want to preface that I didn’t realize that this book was a second book until the end author’s note. This one is strong on its own and I loved everything about it until about 75-80% of the way through. Don’t want to spoil it, but I guess the trope just isn’t for me. This story follows 2 main couples: Gwen and Caleb, the bride and groom, and also Dean and Jenny, security and best friend. Now that I realize that Gwen and Caleb’s story has their own story in another book, it makes a lot more sense the minimal relationship building as it had already been established. I did greatly appreciate the author catching the reader up on important life events in their relationship that made them more complex. The stalker/kidnapper aspect was also a twist and interesting touch. The spice is very mild and well written. Christmas is more of a date countdown than a prominent vibe in the book.

Now Dean and Jenny, I loved them. This story is more about them and they truly grow throughout this story. They have fun banter and I wouldn’t say they are truly enemies to lovers, but more love resistant to lovers. They both work through their own baggage and discover the love they deserve.

Thank you the ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op. It took me a minute to get my review in, but this book is also now available everywhere and especially KU.
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