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Book Review: Love at First Spite by Anna E. Collins

Love at First Spite by Anna E. Collins is perfect for anyone who loves the grumpy/sunshine trope.

When Dani Porter’s fiancé cheats on her, she builds a rental property on the lot next to her ex. She dubs it the Spite House. Things get complicated when Dani has to enlist the help of a young man named Wyatt. He’s the kind of guy who eats a sandwich with a knife and a fork. The closer she gets to achieving her goal, the more she wonders if getting her revenge on her ex will cause her to lose something even more precious.

 

Highlights

  • The paintball scene! This part was one of my favorite scenes in this book.
  • Slow-burn romance with the grumpy/sunshine trope!
  • Witty banter.
  • The chemistry between Dani and the love interest in this book was swoon-worthy.

Lowlights

  • Dani was not my favorite person to read about. She’s too focused on getting revenge.  I loved reading about Wyatt and his personality was such a nice contrast to Dani’s!

Final Thoughts: Overall, this is a cute workplace grumpy meets sunshine book! It’s fast-paced and can be finished in one sitting. It’s the perfect book to read during a reading slump. This is a lighthearted story with a beautiful romance!

Amani Salahudeen

Amani is pursuing a Master's in Teaching (Secondary English Education) and enjoys writing about YA books in her free time. Her favorite authors include S.K. Ali, Chloe Gong, Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal, Sandhya Menon, Angie Thomas, Lamar Giles, Nic Stone, John Green, and many others!

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