brb catching the next plane to Paris to see if I can spot Clay Braden wandering around

No but for real, I love this man. This man is smittennnnn. He’s had a thing for Pepper since the beginning, and I loved watching him try to convince her to give him the time of day! I loved watching Clay chip away at the walls Pepper has built up between her anxieties and her dedication to her work. He saw something between them, and wasn’t going to walk away without shooting his shot. I love how he recognized what was important to her, and did what he could to protect her. I related to Pepper so hard. I loved watching her find herself and learn how to balance work and love, allowing herself to be happy. I loved how she saw behind the “Mr. Perfect” facade. Their banter had me cackling, and they have plenty of chemistry between them. I absolutely devoured this one!!

[ARC from Melissa in exchange for an honest review]