Kind of a Dirty Talker

Love and adventure

I loved this best friend’s brother, age gap, forced proximity, second chance romance. It was such a good read that it was unputdownable. I fell directly into the story on page one and only looked up after the last word. It is a romance full of swoons, quirky characters, messy families, absurdity, drama, sweet moments, spice, painful pasts, love, crazy townspeople, phobias, and an epic road trip adventure. And while the book is snort worthy, it is also a deeply emotional book. I was feeling all the feels with this one - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, and cheering. Tessa is a chef and Wes is a lawyer. They both like hiking and Wes is the brother of Tessa’s best friend. They shared an unplanned steamy night in the woods after Wes rescued Tessa from a scary hiking date. Unfortunately, despite intending to do so, Wes failed to break up with his girlfriend before that night making Tessa an unwilling cheater. For the past 18 months Tessa has vowed off men and is embracing being forever single with her emotional support ferret. Wes still wants to fix it. When the unhinged sister of Wes’ ex comes after them, they decide hiding out together in a camper for a week or so is the safest plan. For the forced proximity combined with their overwhelming chemistry and attraction to restart the journey to their HEA, there will need to be baggage unpacking, truth telling, fear facing, forgiveness, and leaps of faith. Plus fedoras, which should always be mandatory adventure accessories. This heartwarming story was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline. I am in love with this series about the messy and wonderful McGuire family and the town of Bad Dog.