Here's a polished version: I'm not one for rom-coms or romance books — I mostly read thrillers and police procedurals. I'd found most too hokey, predictable, and reliant on entertaining the unbelievable. This was such a pleasant surprise — funny, heartwarming, and it even made me teary-eyed. Were there moments where the story felt far-fetched and the characters' plights overly simplistic? Yes. But it still captured the beauty of falling in love when you least expect it, with some yearning I really appreciated. It had whimsy and left me hopeful. Overall, a great introduction to this author, and I'm sure it won't be the last book of hers I read — if nothing else, her writing is a great reset when I need one.

This was my second AJ book. Read front to back in one sitting!

Omg!!! Once I got into I could Not put the book down! What a cute short!

Love this book. She is an amazing author!!

Great book. Love all of the books by her that I’ve read. She is funny, sorrowful and loving in all the ones I’ve read. Can’t put it down.

Met these characters on Jist for the summer and loved learning their love’s roots. Great rom com! The side characters really make the story to come to life as much as the main love story. Ali becomes more likable as the story moves on. And Daniel seems like someone I’d definitely want as my small towns mayor. And inn keeper 😍

I am so glad I took a chance on this book. It was such a breath of fresh air and the writing was fantastic. I am normally not a big romance reader, but this book was so hard to put down.

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Such a wonderful book! Beautifully written. My heart hurt there for a min. I instantly fell in love with the main characters and sub characters and can’t wait to read more for this author!

Fun characters and a light read. Would recommend