4.5/5 ⭐️s. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved it from start to finish! Shae is a single mom with two young daughters. She is stretched thin and trying her best. She is reluctant to accept help from anyone and wants to be seen as independent. Shae is relatable as a mom and that mom guilt hits home.

Shae goes on a dating app and meets Conner. They realize they are only good as friends but he invites Shae and her girls over for Thanksgiving at his dad Nick’s house. Nick was also a young single father and wants to help Shae.

The love Nick shows for Shae and her daughters is so swoony. I couldn’t stop smiling! This book gave me all the feels! Nick is protective and will do anything for Shae and her girls.

Nick said lots of swoon worthy things to Shae but his actions backed it up and got Shae to slowly lower her guard. I was so sad when this book ended.

I gave it 4.5 out of five stars because I really wanted a bonus epilogue to get a little more of a glimpse into the future for these two and this found family. I thought the end was abrupt and was longing for more.

Read this if you like:
* reverse grumpy sunshine
* single mom
* he falls first (and falls hard)
* top tier book boyfriend material
* protective MMC
* spicy hallmark movie vibes

This was my first book by Morgan Elizabeth but it definitely won’t be the last! I’ll be stalking her blog and instagram for a bonus epilogue.