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Almost finished with this one. Hannah Bonam-Young is one of my new favorite authors (I may keep referring to her as Helen Bonham Young and Hannah Bonham Carpenter🤷🏾‍♀️)

Matt, the love interest, is just a bit too perfect – if a male main character in a romance book can even be such a thing. Bonam-Young clearly knows just how hard to push the bounds of realism for the reader. With a caveat for trigger warnings (anxiety, grief, and PTSD), I‘d happily recommend Next To You to anyone looking for a spicy read with a hot mess heroine. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/next-to-you-hannah-bonam-young/

The sequel to Next of Kin, focusing on Lane and Matt. I enjoyed this one more. Lane‘s anxiety made her very relatable. She needed someone like Matt, oh wait, I think we all need a total package like Matt!! Book #82 in 2024

THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD. My favorite of hers so far! I love the very real characters she brings to life, with very real (and relatable) complexities and representation. And the SPICE! 🌶 Just so good, can't wait till her next book release.