Mistakes Were Made

3.5 rounded up
Age gap, forbidden romance, best friends mom.

The first half was great. It was spicy and fast paced. The second half slowed down I think. But can't exactly point out why.

I loved both characters - flaws and all.

Erin just wants to be the best mom for her daughter, but after the divorce wants to be selfish and have something that's just for her. And that's Cassie.
They compliment each other well. Both are confident and basass in their own ways, and push each other out of their comfort zones a little.

I agree with others comments that the “I didn't realize my feelings until it was pointed out to me” seems lazy, but if this was an MF romance and the MMC did the same I personally let it go. So I'm doing the same thing here.