This was my first Lynn Painter book; unfortunately, it was just okay for me.

The main thing that threw me was that it was written in third-person dual POV. I don’t think I’ve dealt with that in a read yet, and it was not for me. It was weird and I felt it caused a disconnect between me and the characters.

Highlights:
- fake dating (one of my favorite tropes)
- the steam (good for newbies)
- catching feelings
- friendship development
- date with Stephen