This book was so fun.  I loved it.  Macon and Delilah had such a snarky, fun relationship.  There were some sexy and serious times but overall their relationship was just a lot of fun.  I felt horrible for Dee once she found out what had really happened in the past.  I hated her sister and am glad that Dee finally washed her hands of her.  I'm really glad I got to read this book.  Definite recommend.

There is something to be said about a good written, healthy enemies to lovers story. Most of the books with this trop tend to walk the line between enemies and abusers, a lot of them go even as far as crossing it. I’m happy to report, this book didn’t have such a misconception of the trope.
 
My first Kristen Callihan book was <i>Idol</i>, and I’ve since then read both her <b>VIP</b> and <b>Game On</b> series as well as her latest book Unmatched. There is no denying that this author’s books get better and better with every new one. And <i>Dear Enemy</i> just proves that.
 
I must admit, I read the synopsis for this book sometime ago but I wasn’t interested enough to add it to my tbr for some reason, but, as soon as I knew this was available on NetGalley, I ran to get it and that’s solely based on WHO wrote it. And I’m glad I did.
 
This book was just, for lack of better words, amazing! The characters are easily loveable and their development (both as individual characters and as a unit) and chemistry is indisputable.
 
Delilah is a very selfless character with the biggest heart.
Madoc, at first, appears like a heartless jerk, but once you get to know him, the real him, which not many people get to see, there is no denying how good of a character he is.
These two look and sound like they would be a complete disaster together, Delilah’s mother often compares them to gas and oil, which, in my opinion, is the perfect description. Because gas and oil are combustible and whereas this is not ideal for children, as adults, with their chemistry, it is just perfect. And beyond that, these two understand each other, and see through each other’s bullshit and walls like no other. They go from enemies to friends to lovers so naturally and without falling into the usual cliché that there is no point in denying how good they are and how much sense they make.
 
Another aspect I loved about this book is how it dealt with adoption without making it as a plot point for representation’s sake. It was just so perfectly dealt with, that scene between Delilah and her mother discussing this matter had cold-hearted me tear up a bit.
 
The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was Delilah’s sister. She is so manipulative, self-centered and cruel, I found myself wanting to smack her several times. (Ok, all the time whatever) But even with that, it wasn’t so much a negative point about this book as much as it was part of the narrative. Like those characters that belong in stories that you are MEANT to hate but not hate the story because of them. (Am I even making sense at this point?)
 
Unbeknownst to me, Kristen Callihan has become one of the authors I just HAVE to read everything from. I didn’t see it nor did I feel it coming, but my eagerness to start this book for the sole reason that it was written by her, is proof enough. And this book just made me even more excited for <i>Exposed</i>, which the final book in her <b>VIP</b> series and which, for anyone who knows me, has been my most anticipated book of hers and one of my most anticipated ever for the longest time (really, ever since I started the series if we’re being completely honest).
 
I would easily recommend this book so easily and loudly, but I feel like at this point, I’d recommend everything Kristen Callihan.

Ahhhh! Anyone who knows me knows that enemies to lovers is my form of kindle crack. I legit die for the animosity, the banter and the hate. YES. The Hate. There is something about the intense and edgy emotions in a love-hate relationship that I die for. And Dear Enemy has alllll of this and more!!! Kristen Callihan delivered something amazing y'all and she is taking allll the names! Lord, I loved Dear Enemy! Macon and Delilah were #BanterGoals!! I was so here for all of the fiery sexual tension, the spitfire back and forth and the witty comebacks.


Gah!! I loved these two together so much. They were passionate and addicting and I was here for it! I might love Delilah's sass more than Macon. She was cutting and sarcastic and laugh out loud funny at times. Macon likewise was the perfect combination of a bully and a vulnerable man who lost his way. But with Delilah back in his life, he found a sense of home that he always needed.

Overall, I loved this story! I loved their back and forth and how they needed to overcome their past in order to find a future with one another. It was amazing how they both realized how ingrained they were in one another since they were kids. I loved every minute of this fiery ride! 5 stars! ~Ratula 

* I would like to thank Netgalley and Montlake Publishing for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. *

I'm a little disappointed. I've read other books by the author and really enjoyed it but I don't know about this one...

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was anticipating this novel since I've read other novels from this author that I've loved but unfortunately this wasn't one of them. I was disturbed by the bullying Marco inflicted on Delilah growing up. I understand he had an abusive past himself but it's not excuse for the humiliation he put her through. 
Now as adults things do get hot and heavy but all of the food and sex analogies were cheesy if not a bit off putting. We get it that shes sexually appealing now but it's hard to reconcile his change of heart when he made her body a target of his attacks when they were kids. 
He spends half the novel feeling sorry for himself and making Delilah take care of him. 
I just couldn't muster any sympathy for him.
A disappointing novel.