Ryan is bisexual. She just hasn’t gotten around to telling anyone that. She is on an island getaway with her wealthy family and her nice, if not very interesting, boyfriend, who her family likes much more than they like her. When she is contacted by two resort employees who say he tried to sleep with one of them, and her family sides with him, she finds herself alone on the island with only the two resort employees for company.

Brooklyn loves bartending at an island resort. In particular she likes having short-term flings with guests. There definitely isn’t a hollow feeling inside her knowing she will never have a long-term relationship since no-one close to her age actually lives on the island. She also is not going to have a fling with the woman whose boyfriend tried to cheat with her, who she is now comforting and looking after for the remainder of her trip. Unless Ryan makes the first move, that is.

I loved this book. Such interesting family dynamics. Such great exploration of the realities of discovering your sexual identity and of coming out. And I found the relationship between Ryan and Brooklyn so interesting and unique.

Also, I feel that Ryan’s sister Stella should be friends with Anna’s sister Veronica from A Break in Communications. They would have a lot in common and a lot to talk about.

I loved this book. The perfect amount of quickly-resolved angst. I loved the parallels between different characters’ journeys. Lots of very funny bits. Could have done with just a tiny bit more editing to tighten it up and make it perfect.

I really loved this book.

After being held up by a highwayman who lets her keep her father’s signet ring, Rebeccah finds herself with a crush on the handsome rogue. Little does she know that the highwayman is actually a highwaywoman!

I loved all the historical details, the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, and the romance was so sweet! 

I love Melissa Brayden’s writing style, and loved aspects of this book, but the lack of communication frustrated me. When asked by Allie why she wasn’t opening up more, she never said, “Because I’m worried you’ll go back to your ex.” And Allie, despite being told directly by Megan’s mum that Megan needs to be sure of a relationship’s chance of success before opening up, was never like, “My engagement is no longer just paused. This is no longer just a period of self-discovery for me. My relationship with him is totally over. I don’t want to be with him, I want to be with you, long-term. I’m only looking after him after his accident because I feel guilty, and I’m not happy about it. You don’t need to worry.” Please just talk to each other!

Brilliant book but sad that

there was no HEA

I really loved this book. 

I love a coming out/toaster oven story where the character has been struggling with their identity for a while, or looks back and thinks “yeah I probably should have worked that out sooner.”

I loved their supportive relationship with great communication (even if Jennifer struggled with communication sometimes).

I also loved the humour in the, especially the coffee meeting with Jennifer’s mum.

I am obsessed with the world that Thea Hawthorne has created. So magical yet so calm and cozy.

Nora and Lisette both spent a lot of the book seeing very unlikable, but then you suddenly get character growth and their actions are re-framed through a new lens (is that a mixed metaphor?) and it is wonderful.