Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Small Town Romance, Grumpy x Sunshine, Celebrity Romance, Family Feud, Forced Proximity
Spice Level: Low–Medium (a few open-door scenes, primarily plot-driven)
Format: Contemporary Romance Novel
Series: Finding You Book 1
When Delia signs on as an extra for the movie filming in her small town, she has one goal: finally get her high school crush—the now-famous leading man—to notice her. But instead of a dreamy reunion, she quickly realizes her former crush is… kind of a jerk. And in true rom-com fashion, she nearly runs over another extra while distracted by him. That “other extra” turns out to be Lucas. Lucas, who is technically her enemy. Well—his parents are. But she doesn’t know that yet.
What unfolds is a charming, Hallmark-style small-town romance layered with deeper emotional stakes. Lucas comes from the family whose greed led to the tragic death of Delia’s best friend, making trust almost impossible once the truth comes out. The tension between them shifts beautifully from awkward encounters to emotionally charged enemies-to-lovers chemistry.
This story delivers a soft grumpy x sunshine dynamic that feels organic and heartfelt. Delia is quirky, vibrant, and full of light—exactly the kind of heroine who brings warmth into Lucas’s guarded world. He isn’t looking for a relationship, and she certainly isn’t planning to fall for someone connected to so much pain. Yet watching them slowly lower their defenses is incredibly satisfying.
While there are a few spicy scenes, this is very much a plot-driven contemporary romance. The emotional journey, small-town charm, and layered character development take center stage over heat.
And the side characters? Absolute scene-stealers. The older woman in town was easily a standout and adds warmth, humor, and wisdom to the story. The subtle setup for the next book—featuring Lucas’s best friend and her granddaughter—has me genuinely excited for the continuation of this interconnected series.
This was my first book by this author, and it will not be my last. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, low-spice romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, emotional growth, and small-town movie-set charm, this is a delightful pick.
💕 You’ll love this book if you enjoy:
- Small-town romances with cozy vibes
- Enemies-to-lovers tension with emotional depth
- Grumpy heroes softened by sunshine heroines
- Movie-set or celebrity-adjacent storylines
- Plot-driven romance with light spice
- Interconnected series with teased future couples
- Found family and memorable side characters
If you’re craving a sweet but emotionally layered contemporary romance that feels like a Hallmark movie with just a touch more heat, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
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