For fans of the twin switch trope, a fun story of two very different twins and how good intentions bring about huge changes for both of them. Solid characters that you will root for, no real spice but plenty of longing, flirting, and simmer that underscore a good storyline.

The blurb had me really intrigued…a twin switch….what’s not to like?
Turns out, this book is a lot of things to like! It was a really fun British twin switch that I found really enjoyable.
Former rock star, now hotel owner Jonah employs the kind of flighty twin Delilah. When she gets hurt, strait laced sister Beatrice must fill in so Dee doesn’t lose her job.
It was British and fun and sweet and just a perfect little read with super likable characters.

My rating:
⭐⭐
I somewhat liked (some of) it.

Review: (SPOILERS IN THE REVIEW)
This one took me on a rollercoaster. The beginning is strong; it introduces us to the characters and leaves little question about why there’s going to be tension when the ultimate swap takes place—Dee and Bea are entirely different people, and Bea is too kind-hearted and hard-working to ever let someone down. The pacing was difficult for me. It would move quickly, then slow, then very slow, and then ramp back up again. There were moments of whiplash. I felt like the attraction between Bea and Jonah was superficial for the first 60% of the book—and that’s fine. Physical attraction is great, but I didn’t really buy into their genuine feelings for one another until they took their day trip together. I wish we had gotten more of these genuine and heartfelt moments from Jonah, even if it’s just his internal dialogue during his perspective. He never really softened for me until the end. My big ick with this one: Jonah knowing he didn’t want to forgive Bea for lying but sleeping with her anyway (only to immediately push her aside, leave, and shut her out after they’ve just had sex). I understood his heartache, but it felt like he just used her to satisfy that gnawing urge he’d had for the entire book. It was difficult for me to be invested in his happiness after this. IRL, I don’t think Bea and Jonah could ever be End Game. This feels like a “happy for now” kind of ending, and that’s okay.

The Cover: I’m obsessed with this cover artwork. It’s one of the prettiest cover designs I’ve seen in a while.

My Favorite Things:
• The setting is unique, and it was easy to visualize the beautiful hotel structure and grounds.
• This sister-swap plot is completely new to me, so this was a refreshing concept.
• The whole lake scene.
• The fact that when Bea decided to finally tell the truth—she just told the truth. Band-Aid off.
• Jonah’s self-awareness about who he is and what he’s meant to do. I like that he is carving his own path forward.
• Jonah’s thought—“Competency porn. I’ve always found skills more attractive than looks.” I feel that so hard. Same dude, same.

I'd like to extend a sincere thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Bea Donovan would do anything to help her twin sister. Even if that means switching places with her so that she doesn’t lose her new job. Ever since they were kids, Bea has looked out for her flighty sister. She can’t let her fail, so she agrees to the mad plan, not knowing how much it would change her life.

After a life of partying and a stint in rehab, Jonah has decided to get a fresh start. He convinces his father to turn their investment property into a boutique hotel. Business is floundering, and it doesn’t help that the new employee he hired is a bit of a flake. However, it seems as Dee has turned over a new leaf. She’s suddenly reliable and committed to the success of the hotel, coming up with fresh ideas to gain more business. There’s something different about her he can’t quite put his finger on, and he can’t help himself from falling for her. But what happens when he discovers that Dee is actually Bea?

This was a quick and light-hearted read without too much angst. There was a misstep with this novel that was problematic, but I enjoyed it for the most part. I really liked Bea. She was kindhearted and intelligent. She really cared about the success of the hotel, and I thought there was definite chemistry between her and Jonah. I enjoyed seeing them work together and thought they made a great team.

Jonah had a lot of baggage. After a very public rejection from his ex fiancé, where it was made clear she was cheating on him and only using him for his fame, he had a hard time trusting people. That’s totally understandable. I liked seeing him open up to Bea, and seeing his vulnerability shine through. He starts off the novel a bit gruff, but you quickly see the real him shine through.

Where I had problems was the topic of his sobriety. It’s made known that Jonah went to rehab for his addiction, and yet throughout the novel he’s drinking, at times copiously, and I felt that his alcoholism was dismissed and treated insensitively. This was a missed opportunity for the author to dive deep into his struggles. I felt that she diminished the very real struggle those who have trouble with addiction face. To be honest, it was treated so cavalierly, and it left an impression on me which is why I didn’t rate it higher.

I also think that the chapter with Dee’s POV was unnecessary. We didn’t learn anything new from her than we did through Bea’s point of view. I’m not quite sure why it was included.

I did enjoy reading this I just wish that Jonah’s alcoholism was handled with more care or not have been included in the story at all.

Great book!!!! The characters and the plot were believable. I would read another book by this author.