eARC Review: You, with a View by Jessica Joyce
Romance
You, with a View
Book Info
Released Date: July 11th
Publication: Berkley
Pages: 352
Format: eBook
“brings two old rivals together when they both discover that their grandparents were together years ago”
I was a bit skeptical about reading this book because I have never read anything by Jessica Joyce before, but I like to discover new authors, so I’m giving it a chance. And I am glad that I did. Why? Because this book became my favorite romance book to read. It has it all with its rivals-to-lovers trope, forced proximity trope, road trips with rivals grandfathers, and steamy romance scenes between the rivals. It’s the best recipe for a good romance read.
You, with a View brings two old rivals together when they both discover that their grandparents were together years ago. It’s a bit shocking to discover that their grandparents loved each other when they didn’t end up together in the present time. But it’s more shocking to discover that it’s your old rival grandparent. But I think it’s kind of funny because you know that the two rivals are going to become insufferable if they have to spend more time with each other than they need to. Too bad that they are going on a road trip (too funny).
Noelle never expected to spend her spare time with her old rival, Theo. She didn’t even think she would see him again since it had been so many years. But she is willing to deal with him and his annoying ways since she gets to spend more time with her grandmother's former love, aka Theo's grandfather, along their road trip. She truly adores Theo's grandfather so much that it makes her deal with her grief regarding her grandmother’s passing. She knew it was going to be hard to deal with, but this road trip gives her the chance.
You know what else is giving Noelle questioning looks? That’s right, Theo. We all knew where this was going. We predicted it from day one. And I have to say that I applaud Noelle for resisting her attraction to him. Yes, she may be annoyed with him since they were rivals in high school. But it doesn’t matter anymore. They have so much more in common than they realize. And they need each other. Plus, their tension and banter make their romance a bit steamier to read.
