Paige Morrison is the round peg trying to fit in the square hole that is Mirabelle, Florida. After losing her job, her boyfriend, and her home in Philadelphia, she is forced to move back in with her parents. After a series of unfortunate events, Paige meets Brendan. He helps her find a job (even if it is in a funeral home), new friends, and even a new boyfriend - himself.
Brendan realizes very quickly that Paige is the only woman for him and he wants her to marry him. Together, they weather the storm that is Mirabelle's gossiping women. When a man attacks Paige, the tongues of Mirabelle's gossip blog begin to wag, blaming Paige for what happened. Brendan wants to protect her from their harsh words but when the post is placed on her office door, she not only finds out what they said but also some skeletons from Brendan's closet.
When another tragedy strikes, Brendan again wishes to protect the woman he loves. But how can he protect her from the heartbreak within her own family?
I really liked this book - to a point. I felt like the author tried to condense too much into a book. She dragged out the problems within their relationship much longer than I thought was necessary. I feel that more time could have been better spent on the attack and aftermath rather than adding another problem onto the plates of Brendan and Paige. I feel the family problem could have been better done as a standalone novella rather than in the book. It felt rushed. But despite that, I really fell in love with Brendan and Paige. Their love was fresh and vibrant and you supported them through everything. The way Brendan stands by Paige, no matter what, just goes to show that his love for her runs deep in his veins. It was a joy to read them falling in love and I look forward to seeing more of Paige and Brendan in this series.
An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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