It Should Have Been Us
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My high school sweetheart, the boy who shattered my heart, is back in our small town, and there will be no avoiding him for the next two weeks…
Only there is nothing boyish about Miguel Fernandez. The NFL’s best rookie defensive end is even more wickedly handsome than he was four years ago—tall, with abs for days, all that unruly hair, and eyes so dark they swallow you whole.
And that’s exactly what he’s doing every time our paths cross.
I shouldn’t let it affect me. After all, there was a good reason why we broke up in the first place. But no matter how much I try to put some distance between us, it’s impossible to stay away when our childhood friends are getting married.
Not only is he attending the wedding. He is in the wedding—the best man to my maid of honor. There will be no escaping the boy who destroyed me completely with his betrayal or stopping the secrets I kept from coming out…
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2 primary books#1 in Bluebonnet Creek
Bluebonnet Creek is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Anna B. Doe. 1 book is still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .
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I am such a fangirl for Anna B. Doe's sports romances but small town romance may just be her calling!
I am a huge fan of this author's writing style. It is so welcoming and I feel so comfortable in her words. The plot of this book was intriguing and it kept me interested the entire time despite not connecting with the main characters. The world-building was truly incredible. This is small town romance at its finest.
The characters in this book were well-written and had a lot of growth but I didn't feel very connected to the main characters. I honestly think that I cared more about the side characters than I did the main characters. This is totally a "me" thing though. There was absolutely nothing wrong with these characters and I enjoyed them well enough. This book had very distinct characters and they are all woven into the story beautifully. I loved the family and friendships in this book. This small town is a close-knit community and it comes across so organically in the story.
Since I didn't feel a strong pull with the two main characters, I also didn't have strong feelings about the romance. Their second-chance romance uses the miscommunication trope which isn't really my cup of tea. I find it aggravating. That aside, their romance was genuine and there was definitely tension that could be felt acutely. It was clear that the two of them were still hung up on each other all these years later.
Overall, this was an entertaining second-chance romance that I enjoyed but wasn't my favorite from this author. If you love hero athletes, small town charm, and incredible side characters that bring the world to life then this book will probably be a good match for you.
