Hey everyone!! I'm back with a new post! Today, I'm reviewing "A Novel Proposal" by Denise Hunter. I've been wanting to read her books, and am so glad I finally read one! I borrowed this book from the library, and I loved it!! Read on to hear my full opinion.
You guys, I loved this book so much!! It was amazing! I loved everything about it! I loved the beach, small-town setting. It's set in South Carolina, and the main character stays in a duplex right near the beach. She shares it with her neighbor, Sam. I loved being transported to this coastal town. The main character, Sadie is an author. I love books where the main character is an author, or works with books. I loved the plot, and there's even a little mystery subplot thrown in, and it was fun to read. I loved the characters. Sam and Sadie were both so likable, and relatable! They both struggled with their own issues, and overcame them by the end of the book. The romance between them was super slow-burn and adorable! I loved them together, and loved that they were friends first, and really got to know each other first. That's all I want in a romance book. Denise did such a great job at developing the romance, and their character developments. I loved Sam's family, especially his sister. I loved the later plot in the book, where they go to a wedding in Florida. That was fun to read! As you can see on the cover, there's a little free library because Sadie puts up a little free library near the beach. I was so surprised by how much the library is in the book. It was so fun to read, because the main character always checks it, mentions what books are in it, and talks to other people that stop by, and she even recommends books to the locals. I loved the little free library plot so much! There's also another plot with it in the book, but I don't want to spoil it for you. This book has a really cute proposal in it! I was smiling non-stop while reading it! I'm a romance editor, and I think the reason why I think this book was so well-written, is because it checks off all the boxes, for what makes a good romance novel. She really knows how to write romance, and I love how in the beginning of each chapter, she puts a tip for writing romance. I loved that! The last thing I want to mention is, I love the faith and family values she put into the book. I'm a Christian myself, so that was wonderful to read. The book mentions God, and the characters going to church, so, if that's not for you, I wouldn't read this book. However, if the faith stuff doesn't bother you, you should give this book a try!
Overall, I loved this book so much! I'm going to buy a physical copy for my shelves, since I need to return the library copy. This is one of the best books I've read so far this year, and I highly recommend it! If you're looking for a cute, clean, summer romance with no-spice, then you need to pick this book up!! Denise has so many other books I want to read! I can't wait to read more books from her. Thank you so much for reading this review! Stay tuned for more coming soon! Happy reading!! :)
