A Brush With Love is the debut novel of Mazey Eddings.

It’s the story of Harper and Dan, two dental school students. They are both adorable, charming, and complex characters. Harper is in her final year of school and is preparing to leave for a residency program. She suffers so much hurt from her past and has anxiety disorder, and she pushes herself so hard to be perfect. Dan is a first-year student, trying to lead his life in a different direction and uphold his father's legacy. Like Harper, he also has grief and issues that he is dealing with.

Harper and Dan are drawn to each other from the start and quickly form a unique bond. Their romance is sweet, humorous, and so heart-wrenchingly beautiful. I enjoyed Mazey's writing and felt that the depiction of anxiety and the emotional journeys of both characters were authentic and personal.

The dental school setting was a first for me and it was refreshing. I hope all of Harper and Dan's friends get their own stories and look forward to reading Lizzie and Rake’s story next.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.