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A review by momwithareadingproblem
Secrets We Whisper in the Moonlight by Rachel Higginson
5.0
I received an eARC of this book via the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.
Mrs. Higginson has done it again! She has written a beautiful romance that sucked me in and robbed me of sleep. Secrets We Whisper in the Moonlight by Rachel Higginson is the second book in her series Decisions in Durham, which follows the English siblings. This story follows Eliza English, the youngest and only girl, and her best friend Jonah Mason. I’m a sucker for the friends-to-lovers trope, but y’all! This one exceeded all expectations. It is perfection!
Eliza English has had a crush on her brothers’ friend, and her best friend, for what feels like her entire life. She has spent the last decade firmly reminding herself that he is “like a brother” to her and keeping herself firmly in the friend zone. However, now that Will, her eldest brother, has found his one (see book one for details on that relationship), their group dynamic is changing. Eliza finds herself regretting and questioning her decisions regarding Jonah, her permanent friend zone status, and how she’d feel when he finds his one.
Jonah Mason is seen entirely through Eliza’s eyes in this book, and quite honestly I can see why she’s fallen for him. Jonah is an incredibly thoughtful, intuitive, and clearly smitten with Eliza, even if she doesn’t see it. Of their friend group, Jonah seems to be the one struggling with Will’s newfound happiness than anyone else. It isn’t that he’s not happy for his best friend, but instead facing his feelings head on.
This plot is largely character driven which I love! I enjoyed seeing this relationship evolve as Eliza and Jonah confront feelings that neither knew existed. If books could radiate heat, this one would be smoking from the chemistry. Perfectly balanced sweetness and steamy scenes. I could not have asked for a better romance!
Overall, I really enjoyed Eliza and Jonah’s story. Eliza is a beautifully flawed character, admitting her own insecurities and tentatively reaching for what she wants. I love the relationship with her brothers too, even if it can be volatile at times. If you enjoy realistic romance, I highly recommend this one.
Mrs. Higginson has done it again! She has written a beautiful romance that sucked me in and robbed me of sleep. Secrets We Whisper in the Moonlight by Rachel Higginson is the second book in her series Decisions in Durham, which follows the English siblings. This story follows Eliza English, the youngest and only girl, and her best friend Jonah Mason. I’m a sucker for the friends-to-lovers trope, but y’all! This one exceeded all expectations. It is perfection!
Eliza English has had a crush on her brothers’ friend, and her best friend, for what feels like her entire life. She has spent the last decade firmly reminding herself that he is “like a brother” to her and keeping herself firmly in the friend zone. However, now that Will, her eldest brother, has found his one (see book one for details on that relationship), their group dynamic is changing. Eliza finds herself regretting and questioning her decisions regarding Jonah, her permanent friend zone status, and how she’d feel when he finds his one.
Jonah Mason is seen entirely through Eliza’s eyes in this book, and quite honestly I can see why she’s fallen for him. Jonah is an incredibly thoughtful, intuitive, and clearly smitten with Eliza, even if she doesn’t see it. Of their friend group, Jonah seems to be the one struggling with Will’s newfound happiness than anyone else. It isn’t that he’s not happy for his best friend, but instead facing his feelings head on.
This plot is largely character driven which I love! I enjoyed seeing this relationship evolve as Eliza and Jonah confront feelings that neither knew existed. If books could radiate heat, this one would be smoking from the chemistry. Perfectly balanced sweetness and steamy scenes. I could not have asked for a better romance!
Overall, I really enjoyed Eliza and Jonah’s story. Eliza is a beautifully flawed character, admitting her own insecurities and tentatively reaching for what she wants. I love the relationship with her brothers too, even if it can be volatile at times. If you enjoy realistic romance, I highly recommend this one.