Holland goes to NY to renovate/sell her estranged biological great aunts home after being notified of her passing. She meets her handsome neighbor Nobel who is looking for a new start. Instant chemistry and sparks….but they both have so many issues they need to resolve within themselves.

Hollands story was crazy!! Without any spoilers I’ll say this…she is a better person than me because there would be no forgiveness! It drove me nuts that it took her so long to get straight answers from her mother. Can we say narcissist?

Nobel!! That man is perfection. Patient, understanding and loving.

I ate this story up. I pushed it off for a few weeks because I had read a review saying it has “cutesy hallmark vibes”. That was incorrect. Although the love story has cute moments, this story dives deeper into family trauma, heartache and forgiveness.


Thank you Harlequin Romance for this Advance Readers Copy ebook in exchange for my honest review

Unlikely Neighbors is where the chemistry is undeniable, the attraction is unmistakable, and the secrets are just as soul-stirring. This book will leave you questioning whether love can truly conquer all.

The FMC (Holland) is finally ready to soar into her independence when an unexpected letter arrives in the mail. This sets her on a new path. It will lead her to self-discovery, found family, and hidden secrets. Oh! And a very cute neighbor.

The MMC (Noble) is a man who has given up his entire life for his career, and when an unexpected situation occurs at his business, he finds himself with lots of time on his hands. He’s trying to figure out what he wants to do while trying to deal with the real world.

When Holland and Noble meet for the first time, attraction is in the air. What would seem like an unlikely pair just seems to work. However, secrets are revealed that could tear them apart or bring them together.

Do I recommend? Yes

This book was just okay. It honestly felt clunky at parts and the characters felt older then what they actually were and sounded very immature at the same time which made the dialogue weird and cliched. It just didn't feel believable, honestly. This combination of things, tropes, etc can weight down a story and make it a chore to get through in a sense. Just the standard romance, no muss no fuss.

Thank you for the advance copy. The cover is what drew me to the book. This was a cute quick readThe main characters Holland and Noble were likable. The story line had some depth which I could appreciate. My favorite part of the story was Noble discovering himself after being removed as CEO from his company. Holland’s back story seemed a little all over the place. The romance portion of the book seemed a little rushed. I loved Holland being a country girl falling for the city boy and wished more time was spent on their relationship.

adorable and spicy, as expected from afterglow, they always deliver fun & fresh romances 😌✨🫶 i absolutely adored holland, noble & their story. a lot of romances talk about grief recently, so it’s important to make sure that a book brings something new to the table while not letting the grief overwhelm the romance— i think renee daniel flagler does an excellent job of toeing and maintaining that difficult balance. i will definitely be waiting to read more from this author!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Little slow for me, and not as much chemistry as I thought there needed to be.

Unlikely Neighbors by Renee Daniel Flagler is a delightful and spicy romance that weaves together themes of love, conflict, and personal growth, all set against the backdrop of a seemingly improbable connection. The novel delivers an engaging and often humorous story, exploring the opposites-attract trope in a refreshingly authentic way.

I really enjoyed reading this romance book, it had that element that I was hoping for. It was realistic and enjoyed how they felt in this story. The characters had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall concept going on. Renee Daniel Flagler has a strong writing style and was glad everything worked overall.

-This book was so cute! Holland & Noble were like a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed how they both had their own story lines but they somehow intertwined. This author did an amazing job with presenting griet & anxiety without making it too heavy for the reader. The strangers to lovers trope will always be a favorite of mine. Holland seemed to 90 through so much within such a short amount of time & noble was nothing but patient with her even with all of his issues. I've never heard of this author but I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style and will be looking forward to reading more of her work.
If you enjoy a funny, Lighthearted, spicy romance novel...
I suggest you get this book!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!!

What a great book!! It had me hooked from page one! I couldn’t put this down. I finished it in one sitting. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. This was a first for me by this author but it will not be my last!!

Renee Daniel Flagler ....YES MA'AM!!
I binged this real easy! The dual storyline, the strangers to lovers and found family tropes mixed with just enough spice to buck your eyes but not give you the ICK feeling. The turn Holland's life took after the death of her aunt had my mouth unhinged! This was a 5 star read for me! I will be keeping an eye out for this author!!

This was enjoyable, easy to read and follow and everything wrapped up perfectly. I will be reading more from this author.

I truly enjoyed this read. I loved the blossoming relationship between Holland and Noble. Noble is going to go down as one of my book boyfriends of 2025. It was a sweet and fluffy read. I loved the characters and their character development.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this ARC

Holland inherits a run-down brownstone in Brooklyn. she meets her next door neighbour who is the board member at her new job. Sparks fly one night...

It's sexy and sweet. Love the happy ending;. The characters are terrific and deserve their happily ever after.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Enjoyed the story very much. I like when books can wrap things up for the characters and I can feel good knowing that there will be a positive outcome for them. I thought Flagler did this justice. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.