I really really enjoyed this romance novel! I found it to be an improvement from the first book in this series, although I enjoyed that one too!

I really liked the relationship between Lola and Saint. I don’t often read romances with “the one that got away” trope, so it was a nice little treat. It was clear from the start that the chemistry between the two of them was still alive and well because they parted ways when they were both young and not great at communicating. It didn’t feel sudden how drawn they were to each other because we start by getting to know them when they’re younger and falling in love, and we get several flashbacks throughout the novel. It made their dynamic believable. 

I loved following a female lead invested in helping her community—especially queer kids—and with a general investment in the well being of youth. Lola was a teacher who clearly cared a lot about her students, even though they were quite suddenly put as her charges. I also really appreciated how focused Saint was on making sure the needs of his kid were being met. He was an affectionate and loving father, and it was so sweet to read his interactions with his daughter. 

Finally, I absolutely loved the mayhem the elders in both their families got up to. Those two old men are iconic 😂 Their shenanigans make me laugh so much. I support them in their chaos 🙏🏼