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By Elle Kennedy

Genevieve West left Avalon Bay in a cloud of shame a year ago, determined to leave her hard-partying and poor choices behind. This included her boyfriend and partner-in-crime, Evan Hartley. With her mother’s death, Gen returns for the funeral, staying on to help her family straighten out the family business. Gen has successfully turned her life around but is nervous that she will always be seen as who she was rather than who she is.

Evan has spent a year spiraling without Gen, and when she returns, he is determined to win her back, even if he has to change his ways. What starts as a way to win her back becomes a journey of self-discovery for Evan. Together, Gen and Evan navigate becoming healthier versions of themselves without losing the fun-loving spirit that brought them together as teenagers.

I adored this (spicy) story of two people who face their past, take responsibility, discover new facets of themselves, and move forward stronger together. It was also great to catch up with all of the characters from the first book.