I adored this book. I have wanted to read this book for a long time. It came up on my Amazon feed a while ago and I really wanted to read it on the title of the book alone. (I'm a huge Disney fan and was just drawn in to the name because simply because it reminded me of the little mermaid) I have to say that I wasn't disappointed. It is a really wonderful, uplifting, feel good book. Which is really romantic and one definitely not to miss if you are a rom com fan.

Abby’s book “Life’s Too Short” was a real highlight of my 2021 reads. It was your classic rom-com but with a difference, it had a bit of added spice (and I don’t necessarily mean that in a NSFW way).

But then we get to this book, and it most certainly has some NSFW sections!

I liked the exploration of a small-town community helping everyone, it gives the idea that we’re all a great big family and that was really warming. I also really like how Abby approaches difficult topics - in this case, domestic violence - it’s very sensitive and very honest and not just there for entertainment purposes.

If I’m being brutally honest, which I suppose is why I’m here, whilst k did enjoy the book, found it funny and joyful and uplifting, a lot of the characters got on my bad side, I just couldn’t like them, or I had a complete neutral outlook on them. I would prefer like or dislike a character rather than be indifferent. I also couldn’t gel with the idea of Alexis and Daniel being a couple. It’s got nothing to do with their age gap or their differences in background; I liked them both individually, but I didn’t feel the chemistry between the,.m. And, the fact that their chemistry is mentioned so many times in the book, it felt a little forced.

I found this book more realistic than others I’ve read. It’s not over the top or unrealistic. It doesn’t read like a fantasy romance book - it all feels very real and like her readers could identify with it.

A quick, easy and cute read that I read in one sitting. the writing style flows really well and the storyline is compelling with characters that are really loveable. A really enjoyable read.

I really really enjoyed reading this book. It was exactly what I needed to read at this time. As always Abby Jimenez wrote exceptionally and created long-lasting and unforgettable characters.

Alexis and Daniel were both so unique and so miss-matched, I really questioned it at the beginning. However as the book progressed and you see them revealing themselves to each other, you begin to realise that they are exactly what the other needs.

The side characters really the narrative together. I don't think this book would have had the depth and heart that it did without all the town's people and everyone in Alexis's world. They each added their own piece to the story and tied together all the loose ends.

Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. As always, I'm looking forward to seeing what else Abby Jimenez crates.

The publisher kindly provided ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.