A review by sienasummerrreads
Where I Belong by J. Daniels

hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

“You are home. I’ll always want this. I could have you every day for the rest of my life and never get enough of you.” 

This follows Mia who has been looking after her mum since she is sick. She hasn’t seen her best friend Tessa in a while so she decides to spend the summer with Tessa as long as her stupid brother who caused her so much hurt when they were kids isn’t around. When arriving she ends up going to a bar and spending a night with a stranger that will change everything she thought she knew. 

This was such a fun and spicy novel that touches the feels as well. Ben (26) picked on and bullied Mia (23) when they were younger but it’s been a long time and they have not seen each other for 9 years. It’s about falling for the man you shouldn’t but discovering who he is now. They have great spicy chemistry and I was shocked at how much spice was in this small-town romance it was delicious. Tessa is funny and best friend material to Mia for sure. Also, Ben’s son Nolan (3) is so cute. This made me laugh and feel. An enjoyable read I recommend. 

Excited to see Tessa’s story next in the Alabama Summer Series. 

If you love: 

🔹Small Town 
🔹Best Friends Brother 
🔹Enemies To Lovers 
🔹Protective MMC 
🔹Feel Good Novel
🔹Fun Playful Spice 

Genre/Type: Small Town Romance 18+
APK: Physical / Audiobook
Pages: 326 
Audiobook Length: 6hrs 58mins
Narrators: Stella Bloom and Eric Michael Summerer - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book 1 In The Alabama Summer
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Enemies To Lovers, Best Friends Brother, Single Dad, MMC Police Officer, Jealousy, Protective, Chemistry, Made Me Laugh, Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk, Virgin, Eyes On Me, Mine, Car Scene, Light BDSM, Medical Content, Death. Mentions: Fat Shaming and Pregnancy 
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