Darcy Barrett is a sharp-tongued photographer and twin who has spent her life pining for Tom Valeska, her brother Jamie’s best friend. When Darcy and Jamie inherit their grandmother’s dilapidated cottage, they must work together to renovate and sell the property. Jamie hires Tom, now a professional contractor, to manage the construction. Darcy uses the renovation as an opportunity to finally pursue Tom, who has previously been off-limits due to a pact between the twins. The story details their physical pull and the messy dynamics of sibling loyalty.
Readers who enjoy the trope of a long-term unrequited crush and stories centered on childhood friends will find this work appealing. It targets those interested in the tension created by forced proximity within a domestic setting and the specific friction of home improvement projects. You walk away with a look at how a protective brotherly bond can interfere with romantic independence. It provides a narrative about reclaiming your own space and asserting your adulthood against family expectations while securing a long-desired partner.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
