Okay, so I was expecting some angst and this book delivered. BUT THE BANTER!!!!! I’m a sucker for the teasing banter between love interests (especially enemies or rivals to lovers) and it works so well between Denis and Oliver!

I will say there’s some heavy stuff here. I’m glad Simon added trigger warnings because I have personally experienced and it let me prepare myself. The whole grumpy x sunshine, lost puppy, and Mr. I’m Not As Perfect As You Think themes blended nicely as well.

Runaway Train certainly feels like a “beginning” story - like this is just the start of a long journey for Denis and Oliver. (As long as it doesn’t make me as frustrated or disappointed as Husband Material did with Luc, this is going to be a more enjoyable series for me!) I seriously cannot wait to read Runaway Ridge!