We do not receive compensation for our reviews, other than the copy of the book to read for the review. Layla is also amazing with her sense of humor, caring nature, and optimism, but she has a lot of internal self-doubts. Caleb is what makes this particular book over-the-top special though; he’s just such a good guy, and a true cinnamon roll with a little bite in the bedroom. Before I start my review, I have to emphasize that Caleb Alvarez is a real cinnamon bun, the best book boyfriend you can ever be introduced to. Bartenders move back and forth behind a small row boat that's been flipped over and converted into bench seating.

Apparently owning the bakery at Inglewild’s most romantic destination does not help one’s love life—despite her best efforts.This book had the unfortunate timing of being picked up by me when I was too busy to fully sit with it for long enough to get myself invested. Everything just sounds so amazing and I appreciated the fact that Layla’s career choice was made to feel valid and important, as much as if she’d stuck to what she did her degree in. She makes Caleb, who has already professed his feelings for her, keep coming to her bakery three days a week to prove that he really does love her—because the month of dating and conversations and sex before that didn’t say as much? Maybe after we wrap up here, I'll sneak into the kitchen and sweet-talk the chef into sharing his recipe.

Pretty sure Pippa narrated Lovelight Farms too, and she did a fine job as Layla, but not her male voices. And with this arrangement, they both feel free to be as open and honest with each other as I'm sure every couple strives to be.Having read the previous two books in the series (which I loved) I expected a good, spicy police romance. The chemistry between them is red hot and the urge to take things to the next level is more tempting than Layla’s double fudge mocha brownies. After saving Layla from a bad date, Caleb makes Layla a proposition: they will 'date' for one month! She is looking for a man who appreciates her, wont stiff her with the bill, and who will stick around. The decision to impulsively get all Lovelight series books back in 2022 was the best one I've ever made because holy wow, it’s always the quiet ones isn’t it?

Caleb's family were mostly supportive and amazing, but also sometimes hurtful in trying to caution him since the arrangement is intended to be temporary. I really liked Layla's character and her insecurities about having a relationship and owning her own business. Apparently, owning the bakery at Inglewild’s most romantic destination does not help one’s love life—despite Layla’s best efforts. I also love that Borison’s style allows for a low angst feel while also tackling some heavier subjects.when he sees her at a bar after she just had a disastrous first date, he proposes to her to do a sort of "dating experiment".