Hey book lovers! I have a couple of reviews pending and I know it’s winter and Holiday season but today I’m sharing a summery read but if you haven’t read it, please add it to your tbr!
✔️small town
✔️neighbours
✔️summer fling
✔️dual pov
✔️one bed
Ugh, this book was so good! I just fell completely in love with this story and these characters. Tarah Dewitt’s writing simply captured me and I was unable to put this book down.
What is it about?
Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She’s learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, and her friendships with the town’s inhabitants. But when her 5-year relationship ends and her ex, town-golden-boy Ian, suddenly gets engaged, Sage needs a win―something that will convince everyone to stop pitying her all the time, and to put Ian in his place. The Festival of Spunes, the town’s annual summer competition, would be the perfect opportunity. She just needs a partner.
Fisher Lange was a hotshot chef in New York City until the loss of his sister left him numb, grieving, and responsible for his teenage niece Indy. When Fisher loses his Michelin star along with his love of cooking, his boss sends him and Indy to Spunes on a much-needed summer sabbatical to consult on a restaurant opening. But when clashes with the townspeople threaten his last chance to redeem himself and a kiss with his new neighbor Sage leads to dating rumors, a strategic alliance might just be the best way to turn things around.
A deal is struck. Sage will improve Fisher’s image in the eyes of the town and remove the roadblocks he is facing with the restaurant, and Fisher will be Sage’s partner for the competition. But as their pact quickly turns into steamy rendezvous, emotional wounds begin to heal, and the pair tries to savor every moment, they start to realize that summer is racing by much faster than they would like…(via Goodreads)
I absolutely loved Sage and Fisher’s friendship, how they fell in love, how they supported each other and just literally everything about them. I loved Sage’s perspective on life and how she was unapologetically herself. Fisher was dreamy of course, but I loved that he was aware of his issues and wanted to improve them. And especially, I loved how they made each other shine and value themselves.
I’m already so invested in these characters that I need more. I’d love it if we get a book of Ellis and Wren because I’m pretty sure that story is not over, or am I just delusional?
This was my first book by Tarah Dewitt but it certainly won’t be my last!
Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Have you read this one? Is it on your TBR?
love, Lin
