bookishkir's Reviews (937)

slow-paced

 
-              Single Mom 
-              Small town 
-              Workplace Romance 
-              Grumpy X Sunshine 
-              Childhood crush 
 

This is the second book in The Summer Series, but can be read as a standalone. 

I went into this one completely blind and I am so glad that I did. Lucie and Caleb’s story was both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. The angst in this book was everythingggg, when the “will they, won’t they” tension between them finally snaps, oh my gosh! I loved it. I do wish Lucie would have stood up to herself more when it came to Jeremy and that Caleb had done A LOT more groveling, but overall I really enjoyed this one and I am looking forward to book 3! 

medium-paced

- Brother’s Rival
- Teammates little sister
- ONS
- Hidden Identity 
- Secret Relationship
- Hockey

Dirty Secret was my first read by this author and I really enjoyed it. I found it to be a pretty cute, low angst, lighthearted read. There was great banter and spice between Allie and Vaugh, lovable side characters who I’m sure have their own books throughout the series and a bit of drama to keep in interesting. 

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🔥🔥.5
dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes