I liked the concept of this story, but the introduction felt very lengthy. The romance itself doesn’t really take off until close to the halfway point.

Despite having seven successful romances to her name, Allie finds herself in a major writing slump with a looming deadline. She teams up with Martin Clark, a renowned crime writer from the '90s who is battling his own writer’s block. Together, they form an unexpected partnership to break through their creative blocks!

While Martin’s fatherly bond with Allie was incredibly sweet, it often felt more central to the story than the romance with Will, a caterer she meets at an event. I liked how everything tied together, but the interactions with Will were just too limited, and Allie’s self-sabotage made it difficult to fully connect with their relationship.

I think there were just too many subplots—writer’s block, Allie and Will’s romance, Martin’s marriage, and an editor takedown. With so much happening, I think some storylines didn't get the spotlight I hoped for.

(heat level: closed door)

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own