A review by jessi_readss
Runaway Love by Melanie Harlow

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

4.5⭐️ It only took me so long to read this because I had burnt myself out on romances and craved fantasy at the time. Now I regret it, this story was so cute and wholesome and spicy. 

A runaway cheated on bride, a hot single dad in need of a nanny, we knew where this one was going. 😂

This story was so cute, I love how quickly Veronica assimilated herself in to Austin’s life and his family. She is so easy going and carefree and I loved that about her. The fact that her dbag ex tried to cage her makes me so angry, she deserves so much more than that. And she found that with Austin. 

Austin, grumpy, and completely jaded after his experience years prior that left him raising twins alone. He needing Roni, to show him how to open up more and go after what he really wants. And we all knew what he wanted from that first day. 

Their chemistry was off the charts, the spice was MAGNIFICENT. This author knows how to write steamy scenes that are not cringe or repetitive. 

My only complaint was the miscommunication near the end and the stubbornness of both parties. Like why won’t y’all just talk and say what you feel? I get it to an extent, Austin is scared to let anybody in and Veronica is scared of rejection. But it was still annoying. 

Overall though, I loved the story, I loved the characters, I loved the setting, and I love the authors writing style. I will definitely be picking up the rest of this series asap.