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This is the first book I’ve read in over a month that had me so giddy! Literally giggling and kicking my feet!I I didn’t want the book to end!

Rhys and Tabby were everything I wanted and more! I think it might even beat out Wild Eyes as my favourite if the series (so far)!

Rhys and Tabby first met years ago when Rhys became her sister’s landlord. Fast forward a few years and Tabby sister has passed away, leaving behind her 3 year old son, Milo. When tabby learns that Rhys evicted her without warning, she cannot stand him but then she learns that her sister left custody of her son to Rhys. And that hate grew even more. 

But despite her hatred towards him, they both want what’s best for Milo and form an unlikely alliance to put him first. With that Rhys ends up staying with them in Tabby’s basement. Now forced to be in each other’s proximity, they start to see different sides of each other, realising that tabby’s sister may not have been entirely truthful to either of them. 

Now while Tabby currently hates Rhys, the two were kind of smitten with each other upon their first encounter and those feelings haven’t gone anywhere. Living in such close proximity has lead to a few little moments. And now that Tabby has brought up the idea of them getting married, for Milo’s sake and so Rhys can stay in the country, it pushes them even closer. 

I over this book with my whole heart! Tabby is such a courageous, fierce and loyal woman, exactly the kind of person Rhys needs. Rhys is quiet, fiercely protective of those he loves but he’s had a rough life, being orphaned at a young age has left him lonely and untrusting of others. 

I loved seeing Tabby show up and support Rhys in any way she could. I loved that the two of them were very big on the acts of love, while they didn’t communicate the best they showed up in other ways.

And the slow burn! Fuck me I ate the slow burn up! The moment they got together 🥵🔥 wow! No words but so damn hot! And every time Rhys said “my wife” I melted in to a puddle 😍

I cannot recommend this book enough! It may feel like I’ve given a lot away but I’ve barely touched the surface, there is so much to this book and I couldn’t go on and on but just read it! If you love small towns, marriage of convenience, forced proximity, an adorable kid and a delicious slow burn  then this is the book for you!

Oh and if Wild Card has the trope I think it will, FUCK ME DEAD ☠️ I AM ALREADY OBSESSED!