Leslie has moved across the country hoping the change will help her move on from a bad relationship in her past. When the scruffy dog she picks up on the side of the road befriends the daughter of the woman next door Leslie realizes her desire to keep some distance from her new neighbours might be more challenging than she thought. It’s not long before she has that “Oh no, not again” feeling as she is drawn into a circle of friendship with Erica and Siena. It doesn’t help that she finds herself unavoidably attracted to Erica and charmed by Siena.
Erica is the neighbour next door with a special needs child. She has dealt with all the challenges, small victories and careful planning which come with raising an autistic child like Siena. Her life is ordered and orderly and like many moms with special needs kids, she puts her daughters needs above her own. She is attracted to her hot new neighbour and this attraction grows as she watches Leslie interact with Siena.
This lovely romance features a couple of mature women who begin as friends with undeniable attraction towards one another. Each has faced challenges in their lives and each are wary of changing their personal status quo. Enter two of the most endearing secondary characters, namely Siena and Gus the dog and watch the walls Erica and Leslie have thrown up around their hearts begin to crumble.Their daily interactions make this small romance a deep and moving experience. In the end I found myself thinking this is what love is all about, overcoming challenges and weathering the storms life throws at you and making a home filled with love.
A memorable and sweet read.
ARC received with thanks from BSB via NetGalley for review.
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