Published: September 18, 2024
Length: 370 pages
Format: Kindle Unlimited
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series of Standalones: Ember Falls #1
Characters: Lachlan West and Ainsley
POV: dual, 1st person

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:
brothers best friend, single dad, small town, unrequited love, forced proximity, man in uniform: firefighter, it’s always been you, grumpy hero, mutual pining

Review

All too Well was a great start to the series. Such a sweet, lighthearted romance. Was it a bit cheesy sometimes? Yes.. did I still enjoy it? Also yes!

The PINING these two had for each other was so good. The banter was also chef’s kiss 😘 There were lots of fun and funny moments but I did wish the angst had been a bit more pronounced. Also, all the ‘I love her, but I can’t have her’ got really repetitive after a few times.

That being said, I laughed, I swooned, I felt the chemistry. Their connection was strong, and I loved watching their story unfold, regardless. I can’t wait to see what comes next!

“I’ve always loved books. They’re magical and amazing. No matter what I read, even books that aren’t necessarily my genre of choice, books have some part od the author’s soul in there. You just have to find it.”

“Ainsley has been that girl. The one that I knew would destroy my entire life and I wouldn’t even care.”

“I’d break myself open for you. You’ve always been my weakness. Let me be your strength.”

“I’m a big girl, Lach. I can take care of myself.” Yeah, but wouldn’t be nice if someone else took care of her for once. Somenone like me.”

“Sometimes letting go is the only way to go forward.”

Blurb

For as long as I can remember, Lachlan West has been my brother’s best friend and the love of my life. Trouble is, he kissed me four years ago and then never spoke to me again.

I was doing great pretending he doesn’t exist until I was assigned to write an article about former college athletes, and I learn that the sexy single dad is my first interview.

Determined to wow my editor with an amazing sportsball piece—(have I mentioned I know nothing about sports?)—I head to Ember Falls, ready to face my fears—and the man I love.

The grumpy quarterback turned fireman wants nothing to do with me or my article. Yet, somehow I persuade him to let me follow him around for a few weeks, and even if he said yes just to get rid of me, I’ll take it.

But the longer I stay in his small town, the more complicated our story gets. The boundaries we set fall to the ground—along with our clothes.

He holds me like I matter, touches me like I’m cherished and kisses me like he loves me.

We both know I have to leave Ember Falls, and he’ll never follow—I only wish I could write a different ending to our story.