4 / 5 Stars
3 / 5 Steam

Murphy and Sabrina’s story. They have been friends since they were young and now that they are in college things are heating up. Sabrina has always had a bit of a crush on Murphy and been a bit bitchy to him because of it. That fades quickly once he shows his interest in her as well. Murphy is loud, funny, and larger than life. I loved him. Sabrina is the daughter of a political family and has lived her life knowing her every move is watched. As the two of them fall for one another they are faced with what it really means to be part of her family. Watching their dedication to one another while navigating that is beautiful. I loved how she stood up to her family for Murphy and their relationship. I loved how devoted and supporting Murphy was with her. It was a wonderful balance of independence and still being there for family.
This book is full of funny moments, a very sad tragedy, great banter, and very hot steam.
It can be read as a standalone, but you'll know the side characters a lot better if you read the series in order. The side characters are a big part of this author's writing; all of her books follow the same groups and it's a much richer experience to know them as they are introduced.