Pity Party

Strong Hallmarkie Romance, Kid Nearly Steals Show. This is a sunshine/ grumpy romance that also features a single parent, and this is one where the child very nearly steals the book with the focus on her and her antics. Which is normally not my thing, but it works in this particular case. There's also a "friends with benefits" / "situationship" thing going on, but all "action" is behind closed doors - so be warned, whichever direction you may fall on those issues. Overall this is another small town, hallmarkie style romance, and it absolutely works within that mold. Very much recommended.

Funny and heartwarming!

I've been looking forward to this story ever since reading Pity Date, and it didn't disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Melissa and Jamie, even though I felt a bit frustrated by his stubborn insistence to keep Melissa at arm's length and then repeatedly breaking his own rules without batting an eye (much).

But, to be honest, Sammy totally stole the show! She was my favorite character, hands down, and I loved the relationship she had with her dad and how he moved heaven and earth - or, okay, the two of them to Elk Lake - to give his daughter a fresh start after a traumatic experience.

Looking forward to Paige's story next!