I initially grabbed this one because of the setup, I loved the idea of a mommune and hadn’t read a book with that exact premise before. I also loved the PLL series so that may have influenced me too, but the authors adult novels have been hit or miss for me and those fell somewhere in the middle. Like I said, a great setup and if you like a slow burn that has a slight literary feel that’s exactly what this one is. I don’t have as much patience with thrillers as I used to, I need something that a bit faster and more gripping but I never contemplated dnfing so there’s something to be said about that. I just feel like things got a little drawn out and convoluted at times and while the ending was more exciting, it was also a bit silly and far fetched so I’m not sure it was totally worth it. Fans of slow burns about toxic friendships and who like stories with cult like vibes may enjoy this one. 

Over the past year or so Laura has become one of my favorite authors, especially when I’m in the mood for a small town romance. (When am I not? 😂) My excitement when she announced a brand new series was off the charts and then when I realized it heavily focused on found family I just knew this would be my new obsession and I was so right. Sometimes the first book in a new series can be a bit shaky as the author is trying to set the stage for a whole new world but there was none of that here. I was instantly invested in the town, Romeo and his group of friends turned family and Demi and her struggles with her family and new business. They started off as semi enemies then started to develop a friendship then turned into more and thus progression was equal parts sweet and sexy. I loved them together and adored the support they showed each other. Beefcake did steal the show for me IYKYK 😂 but overall an amazing start to a new series that I know I’ll

continue to be obsessed with all year. 

This is the book I’ve been waiting for since the series first started and damn, it was worth the wait. One of my favorite aspects of the series is the longtime feud between the Kings and the Sullivan’s and with Duke being a Sullivan and Sylvie being a King the tension here was off the charts. Everything about this one just seemed heightened, the stakes were so high, the romantic tension was insane and then throw in a surprise pregnancy and I was sooo hooked. Duke was a top tier book boyfriend, his caveman style tendencies had me dying and Sylvie is the sweetest little angel and must be protected at all costs. Adored this, it was the perfect way to end a beloved series and if you like quirky small towns, plenty of spice and swoony romance you have to try this series.