I specifically remember loving the winter vibes in Off the Beaten Path! And here's another super tender addition to the series that perfectly captures all the summer feels with lake swims, funnel cakes, and carnival rides! 

At its heart, this story is about learning to feel enough. I loved seeing Finley and Grey find that sense of comfort in each other. With Grey being her brother’s best friend, there’s already an established connection between them, making their banter extra fun and layered with history. Finley doesn’t hold back the sass, and Grey has that effortless charm and easy flirtation that gets me every single time!

It’s a relatively low-drama romance with lots of sizzling tension, and I really love how natural the tropes felt. And can we just take a moment to appreciate a romance where the brother isn’t annoyingly overprotective? The real conflict comes from Finley and Grey needing to be honest with their feelings, pushing past their own hesitations. It was so soft and heartfelt.

(heat level: one mild open-door scene in epilogue)