The slow burn of this story is delicious and frustrating at the same time. While I wanted Cassie and Seth to clear the air from years ago and just kiss and makeup, I love that the author explored the depths of Cassie’s insecurities because of Seth. It has affected every aspect of her life, for good or bad. We only get Cassie’s POV, but the author made it very clear that Seth has had to wrestle with the incident that drove the final nail in their friendship. Cassie does not necessarily see this because she’s too in her head about their past.

I love the banter and genuine friendship that is obvious between these two. No matter how much Cassie tries to keep Seth at arm’s length, she cannot turn her back on him; even when he tells her to and tries to push her away! The depth of their friendship all those years ago never fully went away. It made Cassie’s discoveries and Seth’s cheerleading a joy to read.

It may take a long time for this couple to come together physically, but they have the art of dirty talk down pat. Especially Seth. They both spend so much time thinking they know what the other means with each small action and reaction, but sometimes their mouths don’t listen to their brains and what results is HOT!

I had a lot of fun with this book and hope to see more from this wacky and interesting world. Some characters are introduced but not used, but enough is known to make me intrigued.

**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**