Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Well Met
by: Jen DeLuca
Expected Publication Date: September 3, 2019
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This was such a good debut! I really enjoyed the focus around the Renaissance Faire and the characters. 

What really shocked me was that this didn’t read like a debut to me. Not in the slightest! If this is the first book that we get from Jen DeLuca, then I can’t wait for what else she writes. We all know that enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. This actually gave me the vibes I was wanting. The hate vibes were so on point.

I need to say first that I adored the small town here. It seriously felt like a Stars Hollow type of town. Basically, the best kinds. All of the people in this town made their own personalities and made it come to life. While I haven’t been to a Renaissance Faire, I seriously want to look up when the closest one to Houston is so I can go. I loved reading about everyone getting into character and the ins and outs of it. 

I really loved our main character, Emily. Some of her insecurities hit home for me. Not to dwell too much, but am I the only one who thought they weren’t enough? She came off so relatable and someone that you could be friends with. While you wanted to shake her loose from those self-doubting thoughts, that’s what made her seem real and honest. Reading about her gaining her strength was the best thing about this book. 

“I wanted a home. I wanted a place where I could build a life. and someday, I wanted someone who would love me. 

Simon, I have to admit that he rubbed me the wrong way when were first introduced to him. I needed someone to really take the stick from his *ahem* butt. I didn’t really understand him at all and need to know what his problem was. He won me over down the line and I have to admit that I love him more than I ever thought I would.

While these two did take a while to admit their feelings, the wait was worth it! You guys, the sex scenes gave me life. The tension crackled like fireworks and it was everything that I ever wanted. I knew from the banter at the faire that there was chemistry but I was blown away by how much. 

All in all, I adored this debut and can’t wait to see what else Jen DeLuca writes. If you are a fan of contemporary romance and the enemies to lovers trope, then pick this one up!! 

✨I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.

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