This book was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024 and it did not disappoint at all. Ford and Rosie were everything to me, and they remind me so much of Cade and Willa (probably because Willa and Ford are siblings). Like I just said, Ford is the brother to Willa who we see in 'Heartless' and his story was sooo good. Ford is also a new single dad after his 12 year old daughter Cora appeared on his doorstep to tell him that she is his daughter. Ford's relationship with Cora is the best thing, especially since he has not had any other children. Ford is also a softie for Rosie, and their relationship is built on pure love and I loved reading to see how that progressed through the book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who LOVED the chestnut springs series as this book is the start to an amazing new series.

Quotes:
- “Hear this, Rosie. You are worth every penny. Every fortune. Every investment. Every risk. You are priceless to me.”
- “Because as much as I don’t need a knight in shining armor to defend my honor, I’m relieved I have one who feels compelled to do so.”
- “I wasn’t lying when I said I don’t care if random people think I’m a dick. But Rosie Belmont isn’t random people.”
- “I miss my dad every day,” she whispers against my shoulder. “But I’m so glad I have you now.”
- “I told myself I was going to stay the hell away from you. But here I am, making you spread your legs for me on my desk and dreaming about fucking you senseless.”
- “Tell me to stop, Rosie.” “Please don’t stop, Ford,”
- “That journal entry is fascinating, but all wrong. I was at home when you called that night. And I broke every speed limit to get to you.”
- “We’re not enemies, Rosalie.” “Things might be a lot simpler if we were.”
- “Who are you?” I don’t mean to sound like a dick when I say it. After all, she’s just a kid. Her lips flatten, and she blinks once, slowly. “Your daughter, dickhead.”
- “She’s pretty enough to wear any fucking color she wants. And as I watch her sleeping form, I make a silent vow to teach her as much.”
- “Nah. You love me. I’m the sunshine to your grumpy.” My brows pinch together. “What?” “It’s a thing in romance books—”
- “I love you, Ford.” He just nuzzles against me again and responds with a quiet, “I’ve always loved you, Rosie.”
- “Your mom once told me that if I went home with a guy and there weren’t any books at his house, I shouldn’t fuck him.”
- “For all the women who’ve figured out that good enough isn’t actually enough. And for those of you who are still looking for more. It’s out there. You’ll find it. And if not, don’t worry. There’s always Ford Grant.”
- “You’re awfully eager for my cock, considering how much you hate me. Aren’t you, Rosie?”
- “You’re a hot mess, Rosalie.” “All I heard was that you think I’m hot.”

Tropes:
- Brother's Best Friend
- He Falls First
- Single Dad
- Childhood Frenemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Small Town