"I knew two things right in that moment: Ruby Tate was so much sexier than she realized. And I was completely fucked."

As a librarian and a sport girlie, I RAN to get this, and it quickly became one of my favorites of the year! 

From their first introduction back as adults to the very last moments shown, I fell in love with them both. Ruby's a powerhouse; a bookworm in need of romance. She's insecure in herself, with everything going on in her life. And when Griffin comes back into her life, she gets the opportunity to turn it around. 

And can we talk about Griffin? The way he instantly starts watching Jane Austen and regency films solely because Ruby loves them? Automatic green flag. The way they reconnect over an initial misunderstanding and it solely becomes the love they always needed. 

I felt so seen with Ruby. Not just being in the same kind of profession (though I'm in marketing), but having a chronic illness. In very different aspects yes, but it's something every spoonie can relate to. 

This book healed me in so many ways. Mended my heart, made me laugh, made me cry. 

I cannot wait for more in the Kings series, and I really hope we get Barrett's story. 

Tropes:

OUT NOW.

A huge thank you to Montlake, Karla Sorensen and NetGalley for the eARC! All thoughts and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.