Fun, but full of angst, Freeman delivers a story with a good mix of drama, humor, and feels.  

I've seen quite a few complaints about how often Mia is talked about as being "different" than the other girls. It didn't bother me as such, I just saw it as part of how poorly she thought of herself and ties directly to her past troubles on the romance front. She's got all sorts of issues, with believing in herself & in others, and it creates plenty of ups & downs. But with patience, and help, she may figure it out.  

It's enjoyable getting to know Luke as Mia does, seeing how he's turned into the good time guy he is today and the big-heart that he hides underneath his easy smile. He's fun and funny, a good friend and has plenty of potential to be a great partner.  While the reformed rake is an oft-used romance plot, I felt that Freeman does it pretty well. We understand why he's the way he is and that he's just been waiting for the right person to shake him up, to get him to see his life a little differently, and to want something more. 

You definitely have to be in the mood for a bit of drama to enjoy Freeman's latest. Both Mia and Luke have been burned in the past and are letting it affect their current romantic choices - trust issues, ex issues, self-esteem problems ... the road to a HEA has quite a few bumps but Mr Right Across the Street delivers plenty of smiles as well!

(I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)