One thing is certain: you cannot go wrong with Brayden. You are sure to get funny dialogues, quirky banter, likeable supporting characters, lovely MCs and heart-warming romance with great sex; all packaged in a well flowing and well-paced book.

Hannah Shephard own a bookstore, A Likely Story, in Providence. She leads a quiet life – two cats, two employees, one sister, one struggling business – and is mostly happy with her life, except for the struggling nosiness part. She’s something of a book snob relegating romance to being a little lower on the hierarchy, but her employee, Luna convinces her to give a shoutout to the PR team of a mega-successful romance writer, Parker Bristow, inviting the author for a book signing in their little store. Surprisingly, Hannah’s invite is accepted and Parker is in her shop – charming, down-to-earth and hot. Over the course of the evening, sharing messy burgers, Hannah and Parker connect. Not long after, Parker invites Hannah to Mystic to spend a weekend with her. Their mutual enjoyment of each other’s company, connect and chemistry lead them to an amazing night together – no promises, no strings attached. The next thing Hannah reads about parker is that she is seeing a very successful pop star. Hannah moves on, dating an accountant – but once again Parker and Hannah connect over text and calls. Parker suggests that the two couples spend a weekend together and bond. That weekend doesn’t go all that well and their relationship changes again. However, Parker is not particularly known for long relationships and comes with a lot of her own issues.

Written in first person from Hannah’s point of view, this is a completely engaging romance. Hannah is quite adorable. The conflict and subsequent break-up is justifiable though not entirely forgivable. Their slow path back together and HEA is entirely believable. The thing about Brayden’s MCs is that when they finally get together, you know the two will be happy together. They will support each other and grow together. You believe that their honeymoon will last forever. And really, that is what a romance should be about.

I devoured this book in one night. It was so funny and sweet and sexy and dreamy!

Hannah's little bookstore is in trouble. If she doesn't get an uptake in business or an infusion of cash soon, she's afraid the store will go under. While she's not a fan of romance, she has to admit it sells well, so she takes a chance on inviting a bestselling romance author Parker to do a signing at her store. She doesn't expect her to say yes, and doesn't expect to be spending an evening eating burgers with the dazzling Parker. The two women strike up an unlikely friendship, but while their heads might protest something more, their hearts are longing.

Melissa Brayden is the queen of dialogue and banter - but this book was the best yet. It had so many laugh out loud moments and so many clever little moments. The chemistry between Parker and Hannah is off the charts, and the way those two just seemed to exist perfectly together was so natural and sweet. The secondary characters were so quirky and fun and loveable. Also I have to say I loved the little bonus romance we got. This whole book had such a feel good story, even with all the angst and heartbreak and drama trying to keep our leading ladies apart. A lot happens in this story and a lot of time passes, but it never feels rushed. Also, this is a first person POV story, which threw me off for 2.3 seconds but then I was sucked into the brilliant story.

I can't wait to own this in paperback to read and love again and again!

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.