This was an enjoyable read. Evie Jones gained independence when she got her service dog, trained to help her through her seizures. She now works for an organization that trains and matches service dogs with people in need. Jake broaden’s daughter, Sam, tricks him into meeting with Evie, and ultimately talks him into getting a dog to help manage her epilepsy. Jake and Evie’s start isn’t friendly, and both fight their attraction to each other. Jake’s been burned by his ex-wife, and doesn’t want to put himself out there again, and Evie’s family has put her down her whole life, so it’s hard for her to believe Jake would want her. The book was funny at times and touching at times, especially the found-family moments. Some of the wrap-up felt a little too sitcom perfect, but I liked the dialogue and relationship build-up. (8)
Jennifer and Scott are work rivals at a publishing company. He scoffs at her favorite fantasy series, so she’s shocked to see him at a week-long fantasy immersion vacation. Enemies to lovers, always fun. I love this duo’s writing style, like the line about Princess Bride-ing it down a hill and other clever turns of phrases. I’ll read whatever they write just for that. I liked how they incorporated the fantasy world, Elytheum, into the story, even if it was a bit over-the-top and unrealistic. I’m not a big fantasy reader, and I wasn’t sure what a fae is (Google confirms my thought that it’s like a fairy), but I could appreciate how ingrained the series is into Jennifer’s life. I liked Jennifer and Scott’s interactions, for the most part. I think the biggest flaw is that the only thing really keeping the characters apart is their suspicion and fear. Which got a little repetitive. And Jennifer’s self reflections got a bit tedious for me. All in all it was a cute read. I liked t...
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