Up Close & Personal by Ana Holguin is undeniably a sweet and tender romance. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, and the author does an excellent job of building an emotional connection between them. The slow burn of their relationship is heartwarming and makes for an overall enjoyable read.

However, the book does rely heavily on a plot point involving a minor secret that the characters treat as a major turning point. While the secret adds some tension to the narrative, I personally felt that it wasn’t as big of a deal as the characters made it out to be. The way it was handled seemed somewhat exaggerated for the sake of drama.

The book then concludes with a miscommunication trope, which felt a bit contrived. The misunderstandings between the characters were a bit too forced for my liking, and the resolution didn't feel as satisfying as it could have been. While the emotional moments were still touching, the climax of the story didn't fully land for me.

It's a cute read and I'm not sorry to have spent my time with the book, but I'm also not going to shout about it from the rooftops. It's mostly forgettable.