We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. There, she befriends the lovely Bel, her sister's personal trainer, and the sweetest boy next door, Ren, who is both a real cinnamon bun and a meticulous carpenter. Before you know it, Phoebe is writing love letters for Bel to give to Ren and tagging along on their dates. I can relate to Phoebe a lot in the sense that she felt unworthy of some of the things that she wanted, which is why she pushed Ren and Bel together.

She was the perfect old women who doesn't like many people but when she does, she cares deeply (maybe even harshly when it comes to telling the truth). An adorable poolside read, full of golden retriever boyfriend energy, an idyllic sunny California setting, and rom-com/pithy one-liner energy! While there are a couple of cliches that may make some roll their eyes, pointing out their lack of believability, I think it also goes to serve the point that sometimes, life isn’t as complicated as we make it. This was the first book I’ve read by this author but I’m now very excited to read more from her in the future.Whilst this book is so much fun, there are also a few more serious topics in the book handled with such care and tact that I couldn't not mention as both were written about so brilliantly. Bel is a personal trainer with every side hustle under the sun going on because of course she is an actress too and so you just know that she and Phoebe are going to get up to no good.

But if you’re looking for a story that’s more focused on friendships and self-growth, you may not mind that. Then the whirlwind that is Bel arrives, forging an instant friendship, and declaring her undying love for the abovementioned neighbour. While Suzanne thinks that Phoebe is hoping for a much needed break, the reality is: her ex is getting married in a few days. Sadly her sister has a job that means she will be elsewhere for a few days, so Phoebe must entertain herself. She is kind, a romantic at heart and always wants the best for the people around her even if that means sacrificing part of herself for it.

The pacing is really slow in the beginning, the slow burn is SO slow that she doesn´t even realize she has feelings for him until the middle of the book. As she bonds with Bel and Ren, the connection between the characters feels authentic and genuine, making their stories all the more engaging. The pacing also feels a bit better but I have to say I am really against the cheating that happened in this book.

You didn’t have to come and get me,’ I said, twisting against my seatbelt to get a proper look at Suzanne. Phoebe’s friendship with Myrna, a reclusive and grumpy 82- year-old retired film star, outshone all of the other relationships.Phoebe also meets Ren, her sisters hunky birdwatching neighbor, and instantly develops a crush on him before she finds out that Bel has been crushing on him for ages and needs Phoebe’s help to finally make a connection. Out of the three books I've read from Kelk, this was the heaviest on the rom but the com was definitely the star of the show.