BLURB:

Julian
If I ever caught on fire, Dahlia Muñoz would fan the flames with a smile.
So, when she returns to Lake Wisteria, I fully intend to avoid the interior designer.
At least until my meddling mother exploits my savior complex.
The faster I help Dahlia find her creative spark, the sooner she will leave town.
But while I was busy getting rid of Dahlia, I overlooked one potential issue.
What happens if I want her to stay?

Dahlia
People say the devil has many faces, but I know only one.
Julian Lopez—my childhood rival and family frenemy.
I vow to steer clear of him while recovering from my broken engagement, but then the billionaire makes an irresistible offer.
Renovate a historic house together and triple our profits.
Our temporary truce becomes compromised as we face years’ worth of denied attraction and mixed emotions.
Giving into our desire is inevitable…but falling in love?
That isn’t part of the plan.

MY THOUGHTS

Can you believe I was this close to giving up on this book? I mean, I hit chapter 22 and was like, “Are these enemies gonna become lovers anytime soon? ‘Cause I can’t handle this snarky, but kind of cute, back-and-forth for the whole book.” But I’m so glad I gave it another shot. It totally warmed my heart. I really loved Julian and Dahlia’s love story. I loved the small town charm too. And how awesome is it that Lauren Asher included Spanish translations? It was like, mwah! Such a nice touch. The slow burn was, well, slow, but I was totally into it. The family dynamic in the book was amazing too. I think it’d be perfect for a cozy fall read. Overall, it was just so well done that I’m diving into the second book tonight. Julian is definitely earning a spot on my book bae list, and I’m not complaining one bit. It really warmed this romantic soul of mine. Overall, I’d give this book five beautiful stars and I am really looking forward to reading more of Asher’s work!