Chloe Liese has quickly become an auto-buy author for me, so this was a highly anticipated release. What I love most about Chloe Liese’s books is the thought and care put into each character. The truth/reminder that every person is worthy and capable of love and happily ever after shines through in each book. 

As for Juliet, I was a little triggered in book 1 while reading some of the things Juliet’s emotionally abusive (now ex) boyfriend would do and say due to my own past experiences so I was a tad nervous going in to this. However, I was happy that this purely touched upon the relationship so that Juliet could heal and grow, but the ex was never brought into the story. 

I know neurodivergence/autism presents differently in everyone, but I loved seeing the MMC regularly use earplugs when out in noisy places. My Loop earplugs are one of the biggest lifesavers and keep me from getting too overwhelmed/overstimulated, so it was great seeing a character who utilizes earplugs regularly as well.

Highlights:
- Romance: MF
- Neurodivergent visibility
- Chronic illness visibility
- Mutual pining
- Practice dates
- “Let’s just get it out of our system”
- Twelfth Night reimagining

Note: I received an ALC from PRH Audio and an ARC from Berkley Romance. Decision to read/review was my own. Opinion is my own.