Hang the Moon

Alexandria Bellefluer is quickly climbing the ranks of my favorite romance authors. This novel follows Darcy's brother, Brendan. We were introduced to him in the first book, but he played a supporting role. Ever the optimist, and also the founder of a popular dating app, Brendan is a romantic at heart. When Darcy's best friend, and his childhood crush, Annie, comes into town, Brendan decides to show her around Seattle to show her romance isn't dead. However, he doesn't expect to get feelings for her. What follows is a rom-com that will lift your spirits.

I'm a sucker for a happy, sappy romance novel. However, I want some realism sprinkled in. This book did just that. Annie has to battle with a career she doesn't love in a place she doesn't love, but isn't ready to just throw away her whole life for something that could be a mistake. This felt very real to me. Most people have faced a decision like this, that is a huge risk and completely life changing, but ultimately terrifying.

I laughed out loud multiple times while listening to this audiobook. I never thought peeing in a cup could be so funny, but I was trying to hold back raucous laughter while at work listening. The interactions between Brendan and Annie are hysterical of course, but honestly every character interaction had humor in it. Darcy and Annie's interactions were equally hilarious. The book delivered on steaminess, happiness, a touch of sadness, and ultimately left me with a smile on my face, which is all I ask of a good romance novel. I would recommend this book to anyone needing a happy pick-me-up.

TW: parental abandonment, sexually explicit scenes