Maybe it’s time for a plot twist . . .
Emily Walker hates anyone disrupting her carefully curated life, especially her legendary nemesis, Jack Bennett – the exact opposite of the wonderful heroes she dreams up in her double life as a romance writer. But now Jack’s back in town after a failed engagement and he’s here to stay . . . as both her colleague and her neighbour.
Jack is glad to be back, eager to renovate his house and work on the next mystery novel under his bestselling pen name. Until, that is, he realises he’s now neighbours with the one woman who has always pushed his buttons.
With their red-hot animosity at an all-time high, Emily makes a mistake that could reveal her secret literary identity. Frustratingly, she needs Jack’s help to make it right. Will their unlikely alliance put an end to their rivalry? Or could it lead to a steamy plot twist they never saw coming?
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This rivals-to-lovers romance follows Jack and Emily, who meet at the start of college and find themselves repeatedly drawn together over the years. Both characters carry emotional baggage from their pasts, but their relationship blossoms as they open up and support each other. Their witty banter, email exchanges, and natural chemistry make their connection feel authentic and endearing.
The story avoids miscommunication tropes, with Jack and Emily being refreshingly honest about their feelings. The romance progresses smoothly, and the small-town charm of Rome, Kentucky, and its meddling residents adds warmth and humor. While the book includes open-door romance scenes, the author provides warnings for readers who may wish to skip them. Overall, it’s a heartfelt and entertaining story filled with laughter, love, and small-town charm.
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