Nate Shaw has had a secret for as long as he can remember. He has loved Haven Larson for as long as he has known her. Haven Larson fell for Nate one night years ago. He protected her from the horrors of her childhood. However, he rejected her when she offered him her love. Years later, she avoids him, but he always has her attention. It is clear to everyone that Nate and Haven have feelings for each other, except for these two, but leaping and letting the love happen is hard and scary.  

Kelly Elliott has a knack for developing her characters in a way that makes you fall in love with them and root for them. Haven has had a tough life, and I was cheering for her to succeed and find love. Haven was almost a little too independent, not wanting to accept help from anyone. She is struggling to make ends meet and open the dog park she wants to but doesn’t want to accept help from anyone. Nate broke down those walls by helping her and showing her love and kindness. The journey to love for these two was not easy, but they overcame so many obstacles (many they put in their way) to be together. 

With Nate, comes the large Shaw family. I love how this family supports and loves each other so much. I also think it is wonderful when they take people into their fold, and love and support them. Many of these characters have been the focus of other books in this series, but it is unnecessary to read the previous ones to love this couple. I, however, am excited to go back and read the other books in this series! 

If you love childhood friends, to enemies to lovers story this is the perfect book for you! Thank you to Grey’s PR and the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine. 

read if you like: friends to enemies to lovers, it’s always been you