Synopsis
When Athena Greydon’s fiancé ends their engagement, she has no choice but to move into the Spite House she recklessly bought him as a wedding gift. This is a problem, for several reasons: The house, originally built as a brick middle finger to the neighbors, is only ten feet wide. Her ex’s home is attached to hers. And Dr. Matthew Vine the Freaking Third (aka the uptight, judgmental jerk who convinced his younger brother to leave her) is living on the other side, only a four-foot alley away.
If she has to see Matthew every time she looks out her windows, she might as well have some fun with the situation–by, say, playing erotic audiobooks at top volume with the windows open. A woman living in a Spite House is basically obligated to get petty payback however she can, right? Unfortunately, loathing Matthew proves more difficult than anticipated. He helps her move. He listens. And he’s kind of…hot? Dammit.
Rating
★★★
Thoughts
The first book in the Harlot’s Bay series just didn’t grab me. I’m giving it a weak three. Sometimes you just don’t connect with the writing style or the main characters of the book, and that’s okay. I wanted to love this one more, but I struggled to get through it. I’ll be passing this one on to someone else to enjoy.
Edition
This cute book came from my Afterlight by Illumicrate subscription box. The art style and the details are really adorable.
Question
What’s the last book you just couldn’t get into?
