Evie winds up working alongside the guy she’s crushed on during her daily train trip. Awkwardness, flirtation and affection ensues.

I am very much a character and romance first sort of reader, well, and banter, too, I do love some good banter (Ally Blake is an excellent source for good banter), but even I will admit this could have used a touch more plot and/or conflict.

That said, I still enjoyed it, this is one of my favorite authors for a reason, I adore her writing voice, it’s like she adds a sprinkle of effervescence over everything, there’s an abundance of wit, and so often I find myself nodding, thinking I’ve never seen joy, sadness, stillness, whatever the scenario may be, described in quite that way, so different from how most others would put it, yet capturing it so perfectly.

I also loved Evie, she’s a ball of energy and curiosity and Armand is a grumpy Frenchman in the best way, particularly around his would-be rival Jamie, so while there really is only a wisp of a story here, there is cuteness galore with the beanies, the croissants, and every fizzy interaction between these two utterly likable characters. ( )