Characters:
I like Dani as a character but I don't usually like the whole "character that hates romance falls in love" archetype. I do find the reversal interesting because it's usually the male love interest that has this characterization but here it's flipped. Zafir is an amazing male lead. I love that he also (like me) loves romance books. He's also unafraid to love even though he has grieved so much.

Plot:
I usually like fake-dating even though it is such a heavily used trope. Pairing a romantic with someone who only wants physical relationships with romantic isn't something I usually like to read but I was willing to give it a chance since I liked the first book in this series and how it elevates parts of tropes that frustrate me. I couldn't really get over it thought and I actually wanted Zafir to stick to his guns about what be wanted. I do understand Dani though and her past pain so I can't blame her.

Secret Sauce:
Hibbert is so great at making characters that feel like real people. This couple had great chemistry together and I felt a good connection between them.

Rating: I give this book a 3/5