Naima Simone has a gift. And that’s creating stories that will stick with you long after you’ve read them. I loved her earlier books as much as I enjoy these new ones.

With love from Rose Bend is the third book in her Dennison family.

Her characters are reliable to a T and their insecurities and vulnerability are always shown throughout the book. But they also grow so much.

Nothing is overdone in this story. Perfect balance of angst, making mistakes and learning from those actions, finding one’s way in life for dreams and daily life mundane scenes, and above all, love. Taking the risk to jump on an opportunity for the well deserved happily ever after.

I loved Leo so much, and, I’m not sure if I would’ve given up on what she had with him, just so he can be happy. That part made me sad but also hopeful because I knew I was reading a romance, so a HEA was to come my way soon.

Always sizzling with great banter, chemistry and love, her stories are a must read for anyone that enjoys romance or not. I recommend it if you want to spend a few wonderful hours lost in a great fictional world.


Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley

4.5 stars