wanderingbear's review against another edition
5.0
A broken, insecure mechanic and a lonely, smarter than smart, young professor find one another in this heartwarming tale of finding perfection.
Mac and Zoe are complete opposites on paper - she's a bona fide genius with an IQ well above the average person, while Mac is a hardworking mechanic trying to make ends meet and take care of his loved ones. She can't seem to find a man who doesn't look at her smarts as anything more than intimidating, never staying with her for the long term. Mac won't let anyone in because of his insecurity about his past and family situation.
Captivated by this beautiful woman who appears at the lecture hall after his class, he waits to follow her out and introduce himself, thinking she is an admin setting up for the next lecture. Only she's not in admin, she's the professor taking the next lecture on a subject the has no clue about. Unable to move, he stays in her class as well and works on his own assignments as he watches her from the corner of his eye. From there we watch as they get to know one another, and learn about each others insecurities. There's heartbreak, there's secrets, there's expectation, there's love.
Their story was also helped with the addition of other characters. Zoe's two best friends and their weekly happy hour via video chat. Her cousin and his equal genius to hers. Mac and his Friday night get together pals at the pool hall, and his younger brother going through law school in another State. I'm looking forward to learning more about some of these characters in following books - this being the first book in the BFF series.
I absolutely adored reading this story. Kyra Fox has worked some magic with this one, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a beautifully written love story about two unlikely souls finding one another. About taking a leap into the unknown, and learning to trust others. I give this a solid 4 and a half stars.
Grab a copy if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Mac and Zoe are complete opposites on paper - she's a bona fide genius with an IQ well above the average person, while Mac is a hardworking mechanic trying to make ends meet and take care of his loved ones. She can't seem to find a man who doesn't look at her smarts as anything more than intimidating, never staying with her for the long term. Mac won't let anyone in because of his insecurity about his past and family situation.
Captivated by this beautiful woman who appears at the lecture hall after his class, he waits to follow her out and introduce himself, thinking she is an admin setting up for the next lecture. Only she's not in admin, she's the professor taking the next lecture on a subject the has no clue about. Unable to move, he stays in her class as well and works on his own assignments as he watches her from the corner of his eye. From there we watch as they get to know one another, and learn about each others insecurities. There's heartbreak, there's secrets, there's expectation, there's love.
Their story was also helped with the addition of other characters. Zoe's two best friends and their weekly happy hour via video chat. Her cousin and his equal genius to hers. Mac and his Friday night get together pals at the pool hall, and his younger brother going through law school in another State. I'm looking forward to learning more about some of these characters in following books - this being the first book in the BFF series.
I absolutely adored reading this story. Kyra Fox has worked some magic with this one, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a beautifully written love story about two unlikely souls finding one another. About taking a leap into the unknown, and learning to trust others. I give this a solid 4 and a half stars.
Grab a copy if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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sasbookreviews's review
5.0
This book is so sweet adorable and quirky I loved it so much. Then it got real and gutted my heart out. I love that the charters aren't perfect but they get their happy ending. Small warning though mental health and drug abuse is in the book so read at your own risk. It has a beautiful happy ending though.
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