First, I'll put a disclaimer here and say that I was expecting to be at least a bit disappointed with this book and that's because I haven't read anything but her dark and extra dark reads. I'm talking Hangmen, Scarred Souls, Deadly Virtues and Sick Fux. Meaning, I've never tried to read any of her lighter stuff so I couldn't be sure of the outcome. And lo and behold, Ms Cole surprised the heck out of me.
This story was simply EVERYTHING!! It had kink, it had laughs, it had heart and everything blended so perfectly together that I honestly sat speechless after finishing it at 2am, in a cloud of contentment and happiness that I couldn't explain. I mean, that epilogue wasn't about me, I didn't get my happily ever after, and yet it FELT like all those things happened to me. Maybe because the heroine reminded of myself, which was a bit unsettling in the accuracy with which Faith resembled my personality and affinity for landing on her ass.
I laughed throughout most of the bool and at times I would pause just to let the fact that Tillie Cole wrote this book settle. It was heartfelt and so damn precious I couldn't stand it and I would get up and pace a bit just for all the feeling that were evoked to settle down.
I really don't want to get into the book too much because it's a story that needs to be experienced by going in blind and I really don't wanna ruin anything for anyone, but this story and these character will certainly stay with me for a long time. I'm actually experiencing a book hungover after finishing and with me still in lockdown, I don't know what to do with myself. And just so you can get an idea of how affected and invested and occupied by the story I was, I was dancing by myself in my sunroom, at midnight to Andrea Bocelli and dreaming of fairytale bridges and fairytale love and Prince Charmings.
Faith and Harry. Harry and Faith. Man, those two burrowed into my heart and they won't be letting go anytime soon. Their exchanges were electric and their sexy times were of the charts and scorching hot. The vulnerability that both of them showed was so endearing and I just wanted to hug them both. And they were so damn genuine! Like, no games, no letting other people interfere with their relationship. They fought for what they wanted and they were open and honest with their feelings and it was so damn amazing to witness. And as I said, I totally saw Faith as myself since there was an uncanny amount of similarities between us. But Harry.... Oh my Harry.... Swoon-worthy to the max. Everything. Everything about him was perfect. He was perfectly imperfect and I loved him so damn much. But I have to ask? Where the hell one finds a Harry? I've been living in the UK for the last 13 years and so damn close to Surrey and I've NEVER met a British guy that even comes close to Harry's charming perfection. Damn!!!
And I think it's time to stop this rambling and just say, that EVERYONE should read this book. Especially now, if they want to escape the painful reality we're all living in. This will bring new, fresh air into your life as well as happiness and contentment and a sense that everything is going to be ok and that magic still exists in the world. I honestly can't recommend this book enough. And it shouldn't surprise me that Ms Cole could deliver such a light, sweet, funny story. She's an exceptional writer and I will definitely grab the rest of her backlog that consists of her lighter stuff since I've been apparently been missing out, while waiting on her next release.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*
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