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Gigi has had a rough year. She is on the verge of a mental breakdown when she gets stuck in Seattle and runs into Alec, her childhood best friend's brother.

I was immediately sucked into Gigi and Alec's relationship. Their chemistry was fire. They have such an intense connection, which is actually believable because of their history with each other.

Gigi is a young, successful journalist on the verge of writing her first big article. She is incredibly driven and determined. Her job is incredibly important to her, but once she starts seeing Alec, she starts to make a few questionable decisions. I love her relationship with her best friend, they are so supportive of each other.

Alec is an actor who prefers to stay out of the spotlight. He doesn't really have time for a relationship, but his connection with Gigi is unlike anything he has ever experienced.

I liked reading how they try to juggle their relationship with the craziness of both of their jobs, especially Alec's. It is incredibly difficult for them to find a balance, but they find a way to be together.

The major conflict was rough. Obviously Alec didn't handle it well, but that is also completely understandable given what was happening in the media. He was obviously panicking. Gigi's reaction may come across as childish, but I think it is understandable given her past relationship and her issues with trust.

I felt like the ending was rushed. I would have liked to have seen a bit more of their relationship after the 2 weeks instead of it quickly described in a short epilogue.

Tropes: childhood best friend's brother, actor, age gap

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Incredibly written, super juicy and entertaining, SUPER spicy. Take this book for what it is: fun, sexy, sweet. But it still has depth to it! A fangirl’s dream of a 2-week fling with a celebrity who used to be a childhood acquaintance, some great and gritty investigative journalism, lovable characters, a dreamy LA scene. A guaranteed HEA with a real story that led up to it, not just fluff. But oh my god THAT SEXY FLUFF!!!

Literally my only complaint is the couple on the cover makes this look like a YA romance—the characters are in their late 20s and early 30s. SO.

Otherwise… this book was WOWEE. You’ll be sweatinggggg oof.

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beccaand's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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kirareadssometimes's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

To say that I am obsessed with this book is an understatement. Sweet and sexy and just a little bit heartbreaking. I felt everything down to my fingertips.

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