Actual rating: 4,5☆

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⬥︎ This book is definitely a favourite!!! I can't tell you how much I loved this!

⬥︎ Wren Daniels and Golden Blankenship are neighbours who have been bickering with each other ever since he moved into the house across Wren four years ago.
When they're alone at night in the comfort of their homes, they open the hometown dating app and talk to each other without knowing it.

⬥︎ FIRST, I want to emphasise how refreshing it was to read a single dad romance where both main characters are the same age and she's not his daughter's nanny. Second, June bug 😍😍.

⬥︎ I loved every second of this book! It was a book that had me laughing from the first chapter to the last.
I loved seeing the banter between Wren and Holden, right up to the moment when they realise that have been talking to eachother every night thinking it was a random person.

⬥︎ I love the way Wren tells Holden that they're friends, even if he doesn't want to be and he's like 'No', but at the same time he can deny that he lets himself be carried away by Wren's joy.

⬥︎ Despite being a book full of cute moments that make you laugh, we also see a side of doubt and uncertainty because of past traumas and the fear of not being enough for the people they care about.

⬥︎ I loved the genuine way Holden and Wren's relationship developed. How little by little they found themselves thinking about each other until they could no longer deny how their feelings.

⬥︎ I loved every single moment in this book, sometimes I found myself with a tear in the corner of my eye because of all the emotions I had while reading this.

⬥︎ Also Wren's moments with June were 🥺😍🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️😭😭😂😂💕🥳😍😍😍 wordless!

⬥︎ If you like single parent, a meddling hometown and a cute six year old with a sweet tooth, this is a book you don't want to miss.

⬥︎ Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read this e-arc.

Really enjoyed this book! The cover drew me in because I love a redhead and I was immediately obsessed with this setting and these characters. Would definitely recommend to any of my fellow contemporary romance lovers! 4/5 stars

Cute story! Clever twist on the friends to lovers/Enemies to lovers trope, with Wren and Holden friends online but not so much in real life. Set in a small town....a sweet rom com as promised by that gorgeous cover, Wren and Holden were adorable together. I look forward to the next book. Thanks Netgalley and the publisher.

I fell in love with this book, that I literally read it 2 times!! You guys need to stop what you’re doing and just READ IT!

This is my first Madison Wright book and I absolutely loved it.
Because of "Heartless" by Elise Silver, single dad romance trope has been on my search! This book definitely was what I was looking for.
Not only did this book use the single dad trope, it also gave us the grump/sunshine, forced-proxmitiy, and small-town tropes: All of my few favorites.
Also let's talk about the banter between the two characters.! It was truly one of kind. It was just cute knowing that she gets under his skin, but you know well that he just didn't mind at all.
Even though it was a closed door romance, it somehow still included a little spice element. It always felt like when something was about to happen, something interrupts it. It was for sure a slow burn, but in the end it was worth the build up. Not all romance is "love at first sight".

I will for sure continue to read Madison Wright's books. She did not disappoint.

A story that develops slowly, with some confusion on the part of the protagonists, with a most adorable girl, and with little stories that leave us wanting more.

Off the Beaten Path is a romantic novel with hints of laughter that escapes your hands. I really liked that it is told from both perspectives: Wren and Holden, it always gives a special touch to the story and allows us to delve deeper into the characters' thoughts, which also means we can empathize more with the story.

When I finished the story I said, "oh, it seemed short" and the truth is that it is a little more than 350 pages. It's not short, and at the same time I felt like I wanted a lot more. But I'm sure the author has other plans in mind and I'm eager to know what she'll bring us in the next books.

I liked the story, light, enjoyable, interesting, it combines many cliché situations (which I loved) and at the same time gives us an interesting freshness through the complex stories of certain characters.

Thanks Madison Wright for the ARC I read on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly I want to thank NetGalley and Madison Wright for the arc of this book!
This was such a delight. The banter between Wren and Holden had me giggling and kicking my feet. I didn’t know much going into the one and I was so pleasantly surprised with it. You have grumpy sunshine, single dad, and even a little bit of fake dating in here. Oh and it’s also a small town romance, so really what’s not to like? This was so wholesome, and I really enjoyed it.

I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for a review
This was an adorable read! The story held my attention and the way the story and characters were wrote made me genuinely care for them. This was such a wholesome read

This was my first Madison Wright book and it most certainly will not be my last! I really enjoyed her writing style and how the characters were relatable and loveable. Wren was such a ray of sunshine and Holden was a grumpy single dad -- MY FAVORITE! I go crazy for a single dad haha! The tension between the two was amazing and the banter had me giggling. What a fun small-town romance!

3.5 stars rounded up. This was such a sweet, wholesome romance! I loved the small town/mountain setting. The main characters and all of the side characters, including the cutest daughter, were very lovable. What really sold me on this one was that there's no third act break up. I do think that the tension at the end of the story was there and then gone a little too quickly so it seemed a little out of place or just there to replace the third act breakup. Also, this is a very minor me thing, but strawberry wine was mentioned way too much. We understand that's the FMC's favorite drink without it being mentioned on almost every page. Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot and I'm excited to see what's next in this world/series. Read if you love guarded single dads, you've got mail vibes but in the digital age, and small town romances.

This book is a pure delight! Everything Madison writes is amazing, and this is no exception. The characters and town are so real. I can’t wait to go back to Fontana Ridge!

An easy read! I really enjoyed it. Wren and Holden are the prime example of how a grumpy sunshine trope is to play out. Love how sweet wren was. It felt like a hallmark movie on pages!

Thank you netgally!

I read this cozy romance in two days, and I absolutely fell in love with Wren + Holden. Wright does an amazing job with making the readers fall in love with her characters. The story has strong "Gilmore Girls" energy that I absolutely eat up, and I appreciate that Wright really builds the relationship based on strong emotional attachment and not just sexual chemistry (even though there is quite a bit in there). I'm hoping for more stories to come that features other side characters in this world. It was a lovely read, and I will be reading more of Wright!

I really enjoyed all the tropes in this, single dad, forced proximity, sort of (enemies to lovers). It was lovely and romantic, there was no third act break up which was fantastic! There was no on page spice but i dont think it needed it. and i wasnt upset that it we didnt get any 'scenes'

Oh my god?? This was so cute, cozy and wholesome! I fell HARD for Holden who is muscled and tattooed but the biggest cinnamon roll in the world. The banter between Wren and Holden was just everything and more, they are so swoony!! I need more asap!!

I thought this was a really cute read. It definitely leans to the tropes as advertised and may feel a bit predictable, but isn't that what we love about romance? It's one to add to your list.

thank you Netgalley for the ARC. I really liked this story. I liked the progression from annoying neighbor to a deep love. I liked the way the writer conveyed the emotions of the characters and the end is more realistic I think than so often relationships are portrayed. Will look for more from the author.

This small-town, single dad romance by Madison was an absolute delight. The writing skillfully immerses you in a charming community filled with family, love, and laughter. The familiar small-town quirks, combined with the town rallying together, added a heartwarming touch. The plot, characters, and romance are expertly crafted, offering a perfect blend of swoon-worthy moments and laughter. Wren, Holden, and June formed an endearing family, and the bond between the FMC and the 6-year-old daughter was heartwarming. Wren and June's relationship, complete with adorable moments like hair braiding, was simply delightful.

4.25⭐️

This was a lovely cozy small town romance. Both Holden and Wren were likable and sympathetic characters, and who doesn’t love a grumpy/ sunshine dynamic that includes a tattooed cinnamon roll? Quite enjoyed this one.

Thank you Madison Wright, Victory Editing, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

this book was a sweet small town romance that had a lot of heart warming moments and moments that simply made you smile. i love a single parent romance that has the child(ren) just has involved in the story as the main love interest. it comes off as more real life situations rather than fictional, and reading the bond not only grow between the two mcs but also the love interest and the child is just as sweet. i found wren and june's relationship to be adorable and also fun. i found the romance in this story to be alright. we have our town grump holden and wren as our ray of sunshine. they definitely had some chemistry, but their love story didn't pull me in as much as i would've liked it to. overall, it was a cute story.