have you ever been giddy over a crush?
that’s how this whole book felt to me.
Cliff & Michelle had me kicking my feet and squealing at how cute they were as they got to know each other, and fell in love 🥹

⭐️ rating: ♾
🌶️: open door, slow burn to a few scenes

💭 overall thoughts:
this book was everything I thought it would be, and more.
I’m such a huge Julie Olivia fan, and this definitely did not disappoint!

I took my time with this one – it felt… slow. And I mean that in a very good way. It was the type of story I didn’t want to rush, but savor.
I felt at home with Michelle (& Rocket 🐾), Cliff, the Burkes & all of Copper Run, and didn’t want to leave 🥰

I loved remembering a simpler time, before cell phones and internet & social media. This book feels innocent in that way (but with spice 😉).

read if you love:
🍁 autumn 1997 nostalgia
🏠 neighbours + close proximity
🧁 single dad baker + temporary inn keeper who are total opposites
❤️‍🩹 finding friendship & love after divorce
🌳 small town Stars Hollow energy
📼 90s romcom vibes
🐾 an expressive pup who’s part of the family
💞 dual 1st person pov

Thank you to Julie Olivia & PenPal PR for an advanced copy.
All opinions are my own.