Title: The Near Miss By Lily Joseph

Release Date: July,10th 2024

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Nick and Wren are destined to cross paths, but they've never even met. However, fate has other plans in store. Wren, a local reporter craving a quiet life, finds herself stuck in a less-than-thrilling relationship with her controlling boyfriend, Alex. Meanwhile, Nick, a handyman reeling from a painful breakup, just wants to focus on his business and his daughter.

Their lives take an unexpected turn when Nick accidentally narrowly misses Wren with a sheet of glass while restoring an old bookshop. From there, a series of near misses and mishaps bring them closer together, culminating in a chance encounter in Italy's magical Blue Grotto in Capri.

In "The Near Miss" by Lily Joseph, readers are taken on a journey of a very long, slow burn romance. While the concept of near misses and mishaps adds a unique twist to the story, I did find it dragging and chaotic, particularly since the two main characters don't physically meet until halfway through the book.

However, despite these pacing issues, the novel remains an entertaining read.

Tropes:

Slow Burn Romance
Meet-Cute: Moments of near encounters or accidental meetings that bring the characters closer together.
Coincidental Meetings: Instances where the characters keep narrowly missing each other, adding to the tension and anticipation.
Chaotic Mishaps: Various accidents or mishaps that disrupt the characters' lives.
Entwined Destinies


I received this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.