This was one of those books I couldn’t put down, but I also didn’t want it to end.

Hallie and Julian’s story was 15 years in the making, with lots of detours and personal growth along the way. When they find themselves back in their home town and in each other’s paths again, they can’t deny the magnetic pull between them.

This book is great for fans of Napa, dogs, secret admirer letters, hot shirtless professors, boisterous British best friends, sweet grandmas, small town spirit, candid discussions of mental health, opposites attracting, and doughnuts.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for an advance reader copy!

Tessa Bailey has knocked it out of the park again. This sweet grumpy x sunshine romance story is high up on my must read list, and I'm sad that everyone else has to wait it out.
This story follows Hallie & Julian. Hallie is the sunshine bubbly neighbor who has been deeply in love with Julian, the grumpy professor since she was 14. Hallie is hired to work on Julian's garden while he is taking leave to write his novel. Will she be the ultimate distraction?

This book to the perfect mix of sweet & spice and this is a must read!

This might be my new favorite Tessa Bailey book! A perfect combination of spice and fluff. I loved how chaotic Hallie was and how much she made Julian come out of his shell throughout the novel. I can’t wait to read Natalies story when it comes out next! I will definitely be recommending this to everyone next year!