The Book:
What If You & Me by Roni Loren
Published July 6th 2021 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Date read: June 27, 2021
The Characters:
Andi
Her neighbor Hill
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The Plot (from Goodreads):
The world can be a scary place. At least, that’s what Andi Lockley’s anxiety wants her to believe. It doesn’t help that she narrowly escaped a dangerous man years ago, or that every relationship since has been colored with that lingering fear. But things are better now―she’s channeling everything into her career as a horror novelist and true crime podcaster, and her next book may be the breakthrough she needs.
If only her grumpy new neighbor would stop stomping around at all hours of the night.
Former firefighter Hill Dawson can’t sleep. After losing part of his leg in a rescue gone wrong, he’s now stuck in limbo. He needs to figure out what he’s supposed to do with his life, and he can’t let himself get distracted by the pretty redhead next door. But when someone breaks into Andi’s place, Hill can’t stop himself from rushing in to play the hero. Soon, a tentative bond forms between the unlikely pair. But what starts out as a neighborly exchange quickly turns into the chance for so much more…if Andi can learn to put aside her fear and trust in herself―and love―again.
The Review:
Yes & I Love You was one of my favorite books this year, so I was so excited to receive an early copy of What If You & Me from Sourcebooks.
Andi was one highlight of many from the first book, and I couldn’t wait to dive into her story. She is a crime writer and podcaster, and learning about serial killers every day plus her own life experiences have led to some pretty serious anxiety. Hill is a firefighter suffering from PTSD and grief over a failed engagement. They are undeniably attracted to each other, but neither is in the place to start a new relationship.
I love how these two characters were able to lean on each other for support, and understand each others’ trauma through the lens of their own. Their chemistry was also spot on! This book was a little less steamy than the first one in the series, but I still loved the romantic scenes.
I can’t wait to see who the next book in the series will be about! I’m guessing Eliza, since she was really the only outside character besides Jasper and Hollyn.
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