A review by retrogirlreads
Embracing You by Daphne Elliot

5.0

Oh. My. Gosh. Gio and Sam’s love story was everything I didn’t know I needed. Sam hasn’t been back to Havenport for a long period of time in years, and she prefers it that way. But when she gets a diagnosis that changes everything, she runs back to Havenport - and Gio, her childhood best friend. Gio’s been in love with her for decades, and he’s done his best to be exactly what she needs. I loved this book because the relationship between Sam and Gio was extremely well developed, and you could tell there was so much love and trust there, even before anything romantic happened between them. I’ve been waiting for Gio to get his own happily ever after, and this did not disappoint!!! Also, the steamy scenes were *chef’s kiss* I completely recommend!!!