Enemy might be the wrong word, but he’s the younger brother of my high school nemesis, and now he’s transferring to Northwood U. A biology student with an adorable smile, Seth has never been easy to forget. We’ve had our share of summer flings. And we burned too fast to last. My life is a mess of victories on ice and empty nights that blur together and taste like ash. I don’t do love. I don’t do mornings after. Whatever heart I had, I left it behind the day Seth and I walked away. But his return throws me off balance. His brother is watching, but that doesn’t stop us from falling right back into the madness of passion. It’s like it has never gone away. The moment I see him again, I know I’m already lost. What used to be a summer mistake is about to destroy my rules. And it might just save me, too.
Rating this book at three stars feels fair given my initial experience. The narrative started with an overwhelming amount of spice. While I appreciate a bit of heated tension, the relentless spicy moments initially eclipsed the plot’s depth. Page after page was filled with fiery encounters, which, while vividly described, began to feel excessive.
However, about halfway through, I began to grasp what made the book compelling. The protagonists repeatedly insisted that their relationship was merely a short-term fling—something just for fun. It became increasingly apparent that beneath the surface, both characters were battling their true feelings. The tension escalated as they grappled with their fears, leading to moments that were both relatable and engaging.
The turning point in the story came when the heat transformed into a deeper connection. As the characters moved beyond their surface-level arrangement, the narrative shifted into a realm of vulnerability. They were forced to confront their emotions, compelling them to fight for a happy-ever-after. This journey from sizzling encounters to heartfelt confessions was ultimately what made me appreciate the story. By the end, I found myself fully engaged and rooting for their love story.
About The Author
Hayden Hall writes MM romance novels. He is a boyfriend, a globetrotter, and an avid romance reader. Hayden’s mission is to author a catalog of captivating, steamy MM romance novels that gather a devoted community around Happily Ever Afters. His stories are sweet but naughty.
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