I went into this a bit wary because I'd read one of the author's books before and ended up disappointed because the tension was so good but then it was literal closed door when I hadn't known going in so it felt like an abrupt stopping, and then the ending felt rushed. But I know people love her and this specific book was recommended multiple times recently, so I decided to buddy read it with my sister. I was pleasantly surprised with how much I loved it! It's got excellent banter between the two leads (Will, a bodyguard for their friend Amelia, who doesn't believe in love or want a relationship; and Annie, the town "sweetheart" who hates that view of her even though she really does want to marry someone and have the perfect life) as he agrees to help her practice dating since she believes she's too awkward and nervous and unexperienced. She has always been attracted to him, and then immediately feels safe and comfortable enough to be her fully weird, adventurous, hidden self around him. He tries to keep himself in denial about how much he enjoys spending time with her and thinks about her, but clearly is falling for her without even realizing. A bonus, as someone who prefers spicy romance but will happily read a closed door/non-spicy if it is done well and doesn't feel like anything is missing, I was happy when their scene together was more obvious than the last time, even while not being spicy and just referncing what happened. And then we get and actual spicy bonus scene at the end of the book, which surprised me and I was thrilled. It's not explicit like other books but it is stuff happening on page. I loved the ridiculous small town and cast of side characters, and absolutely want to go back to read book one of the series and continue after this one. Sarah Adams has potentially won me over after all.