I LOVED this book!! It only took me three days to read it. I was so invested in the characters, their backstories, their relationships, the faith elements, the small town vibes, and the romance…the ROMANCE! 

I didn’t know what to expect going into this book, so I was blown away by how easy a read it was, but also how deep and emotional it got. This is not a light, fluffy romcom. There is depth, strong emotions and issues, and heartfelt feelings in this story. It’s raw and honest, which felt like a breath of fresh air. There isn’t any language or spice, which I prefer clean, closed-door romances, so I was very happy about that aspect. Another author who proves you can write strong romances without the garbage, crassness, and spice. 

January is essentially starting over in this small town in Texas. She is a very relatable character in so many ways. I connected with her right from the start and continued to root for her the entire story. She was fun, quirky, and kind-hearted. The one thing I didn’t care for was how she kept her lack of faith, beliefs, and thoughts about God hidden from those she was getting close to, which I understand why she did, but I felt like it lasted a little too long. I felt like she should’ve spoken up a lot earlier, so it felt deceitful to me. But otherwise, I loved watching her go on a spiritual/faith journey as well as a personal growth journey. She had quite the character development, and I loved watching her transform. 

There are two love interests, so it felt like a love triangle for about three-fourths of the book. It also had romance tropes of: grumpy/sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, and happily ever after. I enjoyed getting to know both Cameron and Dillon, who are so different. There was one guy who stuck out to me more that I kept rooting for to end up with January. The romance was sweet and charming. There was plenty of buildup and tension to keep things interesting. The romance with the guy she ends up with made me so happy and giddy! It’s exactly what I wanted in a modern romance story. 

I also loved all of the side characters and getting to know more about this small town and its residents. I enjoyed the setting and seeing what life was like here. It was a bit of a culture shock from how I grew up, but it was fun to feel out of my element for a while. There is also plenty of drama going on, outside of January’s story, so I was highly engaged and couldn’t put this book down. 

It is very heavy on the faith, which I didn’t mind. I’m new to Christian romance novels and worried that it would be too much for me, but it wasn’t. I liked watching the characters put God front and center in their lives and see how He worked through them. There are also great messages of forgiveness, of others, and yourself. 

Overall, this was a heartwarming and emotional romance book that has definitely left an impression on me. Few of these types of books do that for me. The characters are flawed but so relatable, which makes for a more immersive and engaging story. This was my first book by this author, and I can’t wait to read the rest of this trilogy (and more books by her). Highly recommend!!