The small town romance trope is SO white that I'm always happy to discover a new Black small town romance book! The main characters, Tracey and Brian, are both divorcees who agree to a friends with benefits set-up. They both were cheated on and aren't looking for love (and definitely don't want to get married again). Then you know how it goes, they both catch feelings! Oh, and he's also had a thing for her since high school. The friendship between Tracey and Brian was really well done and developed.

Tracey has such a complicated relationship with her parents. She has a lot of resentment towards them for involving her in their drama and for how their drama/behavior impacted how she was perceived growing up (and rightfully so). I loved seeing how Tracey gained confidence in herself and her business-and how Brian supported her in that journey!

Both their exes were bad news, omg. Good riddance to them.

I wouldn't say the writing style was my favorite (a lot of telling, not showing), but it was also so bingeable. I got through this book in a day. I'm going to go back and read the second book soon!

Thanks to the publisher for an advanced copy of this book!