Praise
This one hit me right in the feels. Camila owns a little bookstore and wants nothing to do with the arrogant chef opening a restaurant next door. One rainy night and a couple of drinks later, they end up in bed. Next thing she knows, she’s pregnant with his baby.
Jamison is the worst kind of neighbor at first loud, cocky, and always in her space. But then he starts showing up with coffee, fixing the door he blocked, and just… being there. Watching her read to a little girl one day softens something in him. You can feel him falling even while he’s still being a pain.
The pregnancy forces them to deal with each other, and the slow shift from enemies to something real is the best part. Camila starts letting him help, and for once she doesn’t have to carry everything alone. The rainstorm scene and that first real confession got me. His kiss makes it impossible to pretend it’s just about the baby anymore.
It’s enemies-to-lovers with a surprise baby, small town vibes, and enough heat to keep it interesting without going overboard. I liked that both of them had real issues to work through instead of just the usual drama. Sweet, a little messy, and hard to put down. Definitely recommending this one.
It has been a long time since I have read a "hate turned to love novel", and this did not disappoint at all. Each storyline was very descriptive and made me feel like I was right there with the characters what everything play out. This was an amazing read that had a lot of unpredictable turns which definitely kept me engaged throughout the entire book.
This was an unexpectedly good time. I went into it thinking it would be a super spicy forced proximity romance, but it ended up being so much more.
The FMC is a delightful baker who spends most of her time giving to everyone around her while rarely allowing herself to ask for or accept more for herself. The MMC is a closed off, rigid professor who says exactly what he means and has spent far too long refusing to let himself truly feel.
Their chemistry was easy to enjoy, and I liked how naturally the relationship developed. Nothing felt rushed, especially considering the shorter length of the book.
The plot came together well without becoming too much, and the spice blended into the story naturally. It was enough to add heat without taking over the romance.
The writing was clear, easy to follow, and made this a very enjoyable read. I would definitely pick up another Rylee Parker book.
This short, small-town age-gap romance was such a fun read. I really enjoyed the dynamic between the sweet baker and her broody, twice-her-age philosophy professor neighbor forced to share an apartment. That candlelit kitchen counter kiss was unforgettable! With grumpy-sunshine vibes, he-falls-first energy, and plenty of cozy small-town charm, it was an absolute page-turner that I completely enjoyed from start to finish.