by MK French
Resort employee Jean Harrington meets Charlie in the middle of the night, and the two click. She teaches him poker, and they get to know each other, but there are people trying to find him. Charlie leaves without a word, and Jean won't let that go. She chases him across an ocean and to the small town where his famous family lives. Jean wants the upper hand, but maybe Charlie can call her bluff.
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July 2025; St. Martin's Griffin; 978-1250906274 audio, ebook, print (320 pages); romantic comedy |
Jean and Charlie get together very quickly after their meet-cute at the resort. He two get along so well, it's adorable to see, and it makes sense that the two would pine for each other after parting. He's hiding from family responsibilities and a famous ex, and thinks Jean outed him to the press when she didn't know who he was. She has reporters as friends, so she offers a scoop in return for emotional revenge. Is it the healthiest reaction? No, but from the start, she's impulsive and more likely to respond on a whim. He's literal and more interested in snakes than the family business, making me feel like he's on the spectrum. They're completely opposite to each other, but click well, you can't help but root for the two to get together for good.
Normally, I don't enjoy miscommunication as a trope keeping people apart. Just talk to each other! But it works here because Charlie is so literal and genuinely doesn't understand the conversation going on around him. Because of this, Jean's duplicity adds confusion to the company party, where his ex, the music superstar, and her high school ex, the rich misogynistic tool, are present. The confusion and misunderstanding continue to mount until everything comes out all at once. Not to worry, we still have our happily ever after, and a few side characters as well. It's a lot cuter than a misunderstanding trope suggests, and worth the read.
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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.
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