When Dillion Stitch left her hometown, she had no intention of going back. But when her brother gets into trouble, Dillion reluctantly agrees to return home to take her place at the family business.
Being back in Pearl Lake after all these years feels familiar but also brings a few surprises. She’s quick to notice that someone new has shown up at the cottage next door. Dillion gets more than an eyeful when she goes to check out the newcomer and meets Donovan “Van” Firestone—her beloved neighbor’s grandson—in all his unclothed glory.
Having gotten off to a rocky start, it’s not long before they begin bickering with each other all over town. All that back-and-forth inevitably sparks an undeniable attraction. But Dillion’s family has issues, Van’s family resents him, and neither Dillion nor Van feels truly at ease in the small town. For these Pearl Lake exiles, home isn’t just where the heart is—it’s where things get complicated.
Release Date: Jul 27, 2021
Series: Lakeside
Book: 1
Heat Level: Hot
Publisher: Amazon
Imprint: Montlake
Price: $3.99
Dillion has to move back home to help out with her family’s business. She would enjoy her time back home better if she wasn’t exposed to her next-door neighbor, Donovan. Dillion and Van have an instant dislike for one another once she discovers he is trying to sell his grandmother’s property. Dillion is rediscovery her love for her hometown as she and Van continue to fight and bicker all through the town.
I love a small town romance and then add in an enemies to lovers theme and I’m in heaven.
I really enjoyed the banter between Dillion and Van. They couldn’t help themselves. I liked that they never got too heavy and bitter with the things they said. They were both going through a lot of issues in this book. The family, medical and discovery drama at times were never too heavy in this story which ai appreciated.
The only reason why I didn’t give this book five stars is that the storyline is low angst and I wanted more drama. The author tries to throw in a twist or two but it is kind of obvious when it is first mentioned. There is no real surprise there.
There could have been a bit more character development of the main characters and even the secondary characters. I have to admit, I’m curious about some of the people in the town and what they have going on. I guess the author is keeping that a mystery for future books.
While I enjoyed this book by Ms. Hunting, it is not my favorite one. This is book one in a new series so I do look forward to what is store for this small town.
~ Samantha