Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Good friends to lovers story. Selena is a hard-working therapist who also partners with Trent on a radio talk show. When one of their listeners shares how much they hate Valentine's Day, it sets off a firestorm of responses. Even Selena and Trent share their Valentine's woes and why they don't do relationships. As a result, the Valentine's Mingle for Singles Ball was born.
I liked both Trent and Selena. Trent has been a radio host for a long time. He has a reputation as a ladies' man who doesn't get serious about anyone. He has a bad relationship in his past and has no plans to risk his heart again. Trent also has custody of his younger sister, who has Downs Syndrome. He's very protective of her and sometimes takes it too seriously. He also has a good heart, which is evident in his behind-the-scenes actions.
Selena is a woman who likes helping others which is why she is such a terrific therapist. She applies that same heart to the people who call in to the radio show. Her beef with Valentine's Day stems from her father's desertion of her and her mother. Part of the book deals with Selena and her relationship with her mother.
The relationship that develops between Trent and Selena is a slow burn. It begins in November with a letter from a listener who talks about the effects of the holidays on single people. Their chemistry is evident during their show, but previously all of their interactions were work-related. Though there are sparks between them, Trent keeps his personal and professional lives separate. As they spend time together planning the Valentine's event, those lines begin to blur. The sparks between them continue to grow until they can't resist giving in to them. However, the more they are together, feelings past the attraction have them wanting more. When Selena gets spooked by those feelings and pulls away, Trent must convince her to take a chance. I loved the ending and seeing each overcome their fears and look to a future together.
I also liked the secondary characters. Selena's friend Nadine does a terrific job of giving her a kick in the pants when she needs it. I'd like to see her get a story of her own, maybe with Trent's friend. Trent's two buddies, James and Dontae, were fantastic at giving Trent support when he needed it and pushing when he was too cautious. I'd like to see them get happy endings, too. My favorite of these characters was Trent's sister Pammie. She's sweet and caring, and I loved her enthusiasm. I liked how she immediately connected with Selena. Watching her stand up to Trent when he was too protective made me proud of her. She also had great advice for him at the end of the book.
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I liked both Trent and Selena. Trent has been a radio host for a long time. He has a reputation as a ladies' man who doesn't get serious about anyone. He has a bad relationship in his past and has no plans to risk his heart again. Trent also has custody of his younger sister, who has Downs Syndrome. He's very protective of her and sometimes takes it too seriously. He also has a good heart, which is evident in his behind-the-scenes actions.
Selena is a woman who likes helping others which is why she is such a terrific therapist. She applies that same heart to the people who call in to the radio show. Her beef with Valentine's Day stems from her father's desertion of her and her mother. Part of the book deals with Selena and her relationship with her mother.
The relationship that develops between Trent and Selena is a slow burn. It begins in November with a letter from a listener who talks about the effects of the holidays on single people. Their chemistry is evident during their show, but previously all of their interactions were work-related. Though there are sparks between them, Trent keeps his personal and professional lives separate. As they spend time together planning the Valentine's event, those lines begin to blur. The sparks between them continue to grow until they can't resist giving in to them. However, the more they are together, feelings past the attraction have them wanting more. When Selena gets spooked by those feelings and pulls away, Trent must convince her to take a chance. I loved the ending and seeing each overcome their fears and look to a future together.
I also liked the secondary characters. Selena's friend Nadine does a terrific job of giving her a kick in the pants when she needs it. I'd like to see her get a story of her own, maybe with Trent's friend. Trent's two buddies, James and Dontae, were fantastic at giving Trent support when he needed it and pushing when he was too cautious. I'd like to see them get happy endings, too. My favorite of these characters was Trent's sister Pammie. She's sweet and caring, and I loved her enthusiasm. I liked how she immediately connected with Selena. Watching her stand up to Trent when he was too protective made me proud of her. She also had great advice for him at the end of the book.
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