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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent – Review by Lorrene Huisman

So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance (Love Grows Series Book 5)So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been a loyal fan to this author as well as this series for quite some time. I LOVE truly how each story is different, and upholds itself in a special way. The characters in this one were relatable, and wonderful all at the same time. The story was a beautiful read, and it was very realistic, and the story was connectable!

As with the other books in the series, the story is worthy with the turns the stories can and do take. I love that personally. This one was good in so many ways. Amara and Petro were hard not to love! Both career driven to get what they want in the world of business, but is that really what they want, when they agree to do a “pretending act” together, to help seal and sweeten the deal? I loved how their connections were felt, but ignored. And neither noticed what they had going on at first glance. What they had was real yes, but they had to work for it, and I mean really work for it! With all great things, sacrifices are not far behind. When it comes down t getting what you want, how can you be sure what that really is? There was a lot of character growth as well. And as the plot thickened, the walls between Amara and Petro seemed to decrease more and more. It was a wonderful read, that you get caught up in, and simply can not let go of once you begin reading! Highly recommend the book and series! Loved it!

Highly recommend the author and this series if you have not have had the wonderful moments to read this series or wonderful author as of yet! This story alone is a must read for sure. I felt a lot of emotions while reading, all good things. A high recommendation from me and for sure, a must read!

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent – Review by Helani Kihe

So Right (Love Grows, Book 5)So Right by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

1st off I’d like to say I absolutely loved this book! I was hooked from the very 1st page. If I didn’t have kids and the need to sleep I would’ve NEVER put the book down.
I really enjoyed that it wasn’t one of those love at first sight stories. While I enjoy reading those as well. The fact that there was a little distaste between them made me want to keep going to see how that would be turned around.
I liked that even though this was book 5 in a series you could read it as a standalone. There was mention of characters from the previous stories but there wasn’t anything that made it seem like you had to read them before reading this one. However if you do read them out of order the author writes such amazing stories you’re gonna want to read them all anyway.
Also I don’t know if it was just my imagination getting caught up in the story or if the author intentionally wrote the story with accents but I swear I could hear the Greek accent in my head.

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent – Review by Beverly Finnie

So Right (Love Grows, Book 5)So Right by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Right, was so right in so many ways! This author is starting to become a favorite of mine. Though I think I need to go back and reread all in this series as a refresher.
Petro & Amara, what is there to say?!? Amara wanted nothing to do with this fake fiancé assignment. Petro looked at it as a potential opportunity. Did everything work out for them?
These 2 characters are written with so much pain in their past, it makes one feel for them. Are they able to move past it, or does it hold them back?
Part of a series but very much a standalone novel in its own right. It’s a sweet romance! If that’s your thing? Take a chance, and as you read you will understand why.

@placexba

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent – Review by Bethany Rollins

So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance (Love Grows Series Book 5)So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed So Right and the characters of Petro and Amara. These co-workers are brought together by their boss who sends them to scope out a California inn that he wants to purchase. Their mission has them pretending to be engaged and looking at possible wedding venues. During their week together, their relationship changes into intimacy and the pair begin healing from their past traumas and histories. This is a sweet story showing us that age is just a number and that love has no limits. The characters are all wonderful, supportive and amazing. This is the first I’ve read from this author but I hope to read more.

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent – Review by Bobbi Wagner

So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance (Love Grows Series Book 5)So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in this series. It is just as great as the previous books which I highly suggest reading the previous books to help your enhancement of this author’s writing skills. This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up by her. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. I know that I am in for a great romance story. This is a well written story that takes romance to another level. The characters are relatable and give the story life. They are strong, supportive characters that made the story easy and entertaining to read. I enjoyed their chemistry as well as their growth throughout the story. Amara and Petro are both trying to prove that they deserve the promotion at work. How far are they willing to go for this promotion? What will fate have in store for these two? This is a great story with great plot growth. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent – Review by La Toya Lewis

So Right (Love Grows, Book 5)So Right by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Right is a sweet reverse age gap romance story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Amara and Petro. These two are so oblivious at first but it is wonderful reading about them coming together and seeing they are what the other needs. I laughed at how on the money their thoughts of each other were. It was wonderful reading about a protagonist in my age range that I could easily relate to. I am so happy that these two found each other. This was a nice, easy romantic read.

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 250

Fake fiancées for a week. Lovers for a lifetime?

Amara

When my boss has this brilliant idea which features me and the office hot shot posing as fake fiancées for a week, I balk. In no uncertain terms. I mean, Petro Mikalos is ten years my junior, and he’s gorgeous—like an actor or a model. Who is going to believe we are starry-eyed fiancées planning a wedding?

This assignment is a chance to prove I’m worthy of a promotion, so I’ll do it. But I won’t like it—much.

Petro

When my boss asks me to pose as a fake fiancée to my office crush, Amara Gabriel, I’m all in. She doesn’t seem as excited as I am, but the chance to be alone with her is too good to pass up. Even if it means re-living the worst time in my life—my first wedding ended in tragedy.

And the assignment is in California, which means my parents will expect me to visit. I haven’t spoken to my famous movie producer father in three years, and I don’t want to start now. But I’ll risk it for the chance at a promotion—and to get close to Amara. 

~ AMAZON ~

 

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by April McCoy

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dahlia and Levi’s story was soooo good! Right from the start I knew I was going to love this book! The push and pull is such an enthralling move for this book and I was so pleased with the ending. I couldn’t reccomend this more! I read this as a Stand alone but definately going to check out the other books in the series!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Lydia Pelton

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best friends forever!

Oh. I needed this story so much right now. It had me hooked from the beginning. I adore Dahlia! She is an unstoppable force! She refuses to let anything stand in her way. She set out to prove to herself she can do it and she did. That includes her used to be best friend Levi. They are pushed together for a project. Will their hearts get pushed back together again? I loved their chemistry and just connection. I pinky swear you won’t regret reading this series!! I could not recommend this more!!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fantastic love story about friendship, loss and reconciliation. The story grabs you from the first moment you open the book. Renee has a knack for making you feel like you are in the story not just reading it. Dahlia and Levi are amazing characters, full of depth and conflicting emotions. They make this story a romance for the ages.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Michelle Austin

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Close was a good 4 star read.
Dahlia worked hard to get a promotion at her job. After getting promoted she is put in charge of the new building project. When she finds out who she will be working with she is not thrilled at all. She hasn’t seen him in years.

Levi was surprised to see that he would be working with Dahlia. He’s hoping that maybe he can finally get a chance to talk to her and explain his actions. She does a pretty good job at trying to keep things professional but he won’t have that. Her walls start to come down and her old feelings are definitely there.

Will she finally listen to what Levi has to say? Can they have a future together?

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I couldn’t wait to find out the truth right along with Dahlia. The connection between these two was great. I enjoyed watching them reconnect. If you’re looking for a good read, 1-click and get started today on this book. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series

Reviewed by @mab54615
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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Heather Lovelace

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always enjoy the backstory we get any time Regent is at the helm of a story. Any hopeless romantics out there will be rooting for Dahlia from page one to find the happily ever after she deserves. Predictable at times but still a beautiful story, this is a book romance lovers will enjoy that will leave you smiling.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best friends to lovers and enemies to lovers are my top 2 tropes I love and this book melded those 2 together in the most perfect way. I was on an emotional roller coaster through this with these 2. Dahlia and Levi took me for ride here with their story and was a great addition to this amazing series.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Robin Rankin

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Close: A Best Friends To Enemies to Lovers Romance (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent

Well, Ms. Regent has done it again.   She wrote a book I throughly enjoyed and had a hard time putting down.

Dahlia bugged me at first but once I learned the full story,  I think I fell in love just a little bit.   She hasn’t had the easiest few years but she has done an amazing job moving on and giving her son Beckett the best possible life.

Oh Levi, where do I start.  I’m a sucker for a Southern Gentleman and Levi is the epitome of that.  He is a good guy period, but the way he is with Beckett is heart melting.

I’m looking forward to the next book and catching up with everyone.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Michelle Mulvey

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Renee Regent is a great author. I stumbled upon one of her books a while ago and ever since, she has been a go-to author for me. This book definitely will not disappoint.
Dahlia has been promoted and within 24 hours her past comes barreling into her present. She has worked hard for this promotion and she won’t let anything get in the way.
Levi and Dahlia were best friends growing up. They both had feelings for eachother but their friendship meant so much to them and never let those feelings out.
When Dahlia see Levi at her job and realizes what he’s doing there, she doesn’t know what to do. She hasn’t seen or spoken to Levi in almost a decade. Now she has to work closely with him and be his point of contact for the next 6 weeks. Will she be able to remain mad at Levi or will he break down her walls and make her understand.

Such a great read. Today was a super emotional day for me and reading this made it worse lol.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Angela Packard

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Love Grow Series, but the first one I read. Can be read as a standalone. I did not feel like I was missing anything by not reading the previous books. I do like her writing style and want to go back and read the others though. This is the story of Dahlia Perez and Levi Vance.
They grew up next door to each other, had crushes on each other, but the time never seemed right. They were never single at the same time. Dahlia has married and divorced. A strain on her and Levi’s relationship has made her avoid him for seven years. Now he is back and she can’t avoid him. Can her heart melt enough to let him back in? Can he say the right words to get her to forgive him? This was a great feel-good love story that showed that even though we make mistakes, sometimes we are lucky enough to fix them.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Heidi Schoolman

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Love Grows series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 278 pages in length. This story follows Dahlia and Levi. These two used to be BFF’s until infidelity drove a wedge between them. They have been estranged for almost a decade until a work project brings them together. Sparks still fly, but Dahlia does not and will not get hurt again. Levi just wants a chance to explain what happened years ago.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Tausha Treadway

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent. This has been such a good series and this book was a favorite. Its the story of Dahlia who has been best friends with Levi Vance since they were teenagers. They were always together and always loved each other but never acted on it. One night it all blows up and Dahila is done and won’t even let Levi explain what happened. Dahila being a young single mother to Beckett he is her biggest responsibility so she focuses all her energy into him and her job. 7 years after her fallout from Levi circumstances bring him back into her life. He is now working with Dahila and he is determined to get her back and not just as a friend. Levi won’t take no for an answer. Will Levi be able to get Dahila to drop her walls? Read So Clos to find out!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Debi Kircher

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent

5 Stars

This is officially my favorite of the series. It had me feeling every emotion possible and I literally read this in one afternoon because I could not put it down.

I cried, I laughed, I got so angry, I had those amazing “How Sweet ” moments, and I can not wait to read this again. I love this whole series and although they can each be read as standalones, I recommend reading them all as characters from other books do show up throughout.

I love Best Friend stories, especially ones like this that are full of history and pull at your heartstrings. I’m also a sucker for an awesome twist, even if it causes me to want to throw and stomp on my kindle.

I loved this and as I’ve said before in other reviews, I will absolutely read all of these again.

HIGHLY recommend it!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Lisa Helmick

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my favorite story by this author. There is drama and action and the characters have real world problems to overcome. This also is a triangle style that I have not read before. That alone made this intriguing on how the author handled this situation.

I really enjoyed these characters and storyline. They made me smile and I easily identified with them. I loved each of their jobs. Levi’s especially is very different and interesting. That is something that makes a book stand out to me. The uniqueness of the characters and plot.

The only thing I felt was iffy in here is the complete turn around of one character. This person is combative, full of their self and showy. I just couldn’t see that type of person showing tears and all of a sudden…nice. Maybe as time goes by..changes could occur…like the epilogue..that fits. I think I looked at all these characters as “real world” and I forgot they are fictional and can do anything. Anyway this is a blip in an otherwise wonderful story.

This is not my first book by this author but I feel it is her best. The story moves along at a good pace and I was drawn Into these lives. This is well rounded and I enjoyed it.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Karyn Taylor

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Close is the 4th book in the Love Grows series by Renee Regent. Although part of a series, each book can be read as a stand-alone. I have read the previous book in the series and enjoyed them all so was really excited to read another book in this series.
In So Close we get the story of Dahlia and Levi. Dahlia and Levi were best friends as kids but have since become enemies. What’s going to happen when they have to work together on a project?
I really enjoyed reading Dahlia and Levi’s story. You are kept waiting quite a while to find out why they became enemies and this kept me gripped to the story. I wanted/needed to know what went wrong to end their friendship.
Levi is determined to get Dahlia back as a friend…and more and will do anything to get back into her good books. This makes for a very entertaining read which had me not want to put this book down.
Dahlia and Levi are both great characters that you can easily relate to and you can’t help but hope that they get their HEA.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Stephanie Nicole

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent is an incredible, emotional, and dramatic novel. While I have read every other book in this series this one was one of my personal favorites. Once again Ms. Regent gives us a terrific plot, fantastic characters, and a romance like non other. Her story is filled with romance, drama, humor, and in reality so many emotions that will tug at your heart strings and make you ugly cry. However, probably one of my favorite things about Ms. Regent and her story is the fact that there is so much emotion in the pages that she’s makes you feel it, and that my friends is the making of a fantastic book.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Close is the 4th book in Renee Regent’s Love Grows series, but the first one I have read. It is for sure a stand alone book, and worth the read. It sounds like the first book has over lapping characters, so I look forward to reading that next. The story alternates narrators, back and forth between the main 2 characters. Dahlia and Levi were best friends as kids, then had a big falling out. They hadn’t talked in 7 years, and now have to work side by side for a huge project for them both. Things will go really good, or really badly. Both are nervous to have to work together, and Dahlia has a lot on the line. She just got a big promotion at work, and is trying to prove herself. She doesn’t want her personal life’s drama spread at work. And as much as she misses Levi, she holds a major grudge. Can Levi crack through her ice exterior, and get back his best friend and love of his life? Read the book and see!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Tracy Manderson

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Close (Love Grows #4) by Renee Regent

5 out of 5 stars

I have read every book in this series and I just loved them all. I don’t know which couple I love more. The characters are well written and amazing and the things that they over come in this story made them feel real. The story line is different and amazing.

Can best friends turned enemies finally become lovers? Well, we will find out reading the story of Levi and Dahlia.
They were best friends as kids, and she crushed on him hard when we were teens. But they never crossed the line Levi was always there when she needed him until she thought he betrayed her. Seven years have passed since that horrible night.
Levi has regret hurting Dahlia the only woman he has ever loved. He never got to explain what happened she just cut him out of her life.
Now fate has intervened and they are forced to work together on a project.
Can they keep it professional? Will Dahlia forgive Levi? When the project is over will they walk away from each other?
You will need to read this story to find out….
Tracy
@tracym

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Heather Stanley

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First and foremost, this is the 4th book in the series but, you do not have to read the others to enjoy it. This was my first read by Renee Regent and I enjoyed it! It will also not be my last, it has intrigued me into wanting to read the others in the series. There was also so many emotions that I went through along with the characters. The author does a great job of pulling you in and becoming invested in the characters. This is sometimes hard to do but Renee Regent does a good job with how they present them.

 

Review by @heather26

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Faith Jackson

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an emotionally riveting book that keeps your gears turning. I am a sucker for romance and especially this kind. This book was a juicy read but also entertaining from start to finish. I think you’ll enjoy this read and where it takes you.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4 ) by Renee Regent – Review by Cindy Mayberry

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Close
Love Grows Series
Book 4
A Best Friend To
Enemies to Lovers
Romance
By Renee Regent
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a fully loaded Contemporary Romance. I recommend reading the full series, you’ll enjoy them all.
Dahlia Perez is a single mom of a seven year old son. She is working herself up the work ladder, and is doing her best to prove she can. Her divorce was not in her plans and neither was losing her best Friend Levi. Dahlia and Levi have known each other since they were very young. They did everything together, trusted each other and were always there for each other. That is until the day they weren’t. Now working together was not what Dahlia needed or wanted. Levi on the other hand wants to be heard. Can these two work together and complete the job set before them?
Renee Regent has written this contemporary love story. She describes her characters flawlessly. So much so you feel like you have met them before. I love the strength Dahlia shows, she does not let things stand In her way. Not even a man, gorgeous and all can stop her from completing her task. This was a non-stop page turner. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Well Done Renee Regent! Well Done!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Angela Shirley

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I walk into the room and their he is the past that I left behind and did not look back, but I have always had a soft spot for him but will he feel the same way.

Dahlia is living life but when a blast from her past walks in and they have to work together on a project can she be professional or will the anger from her past make it impossible to work, concentrate or even keep her heart in check.

Levi has never really got over her, she was his everything but he let her down and was not there when she needed him the most, what will happen when they have to put their difference behind them and work on this project. Can his heart survive?

I loved this story, it grabbed from the first words this couple is a lovely banter and chemistry which jumps off the page. I thought that the character of Dahlia was such a strong female character that knew who she was and was not willing to comprise her values. The character of Levi was a perfect character to enhance both characters.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I can’t wait to read other books in this series and by this author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by M Policicchio

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent

4 out of 5 Stars

Dahlia Perez grew up thinking that Levi Vance was going to be her best friend for life. They had grown up together. He was her first crush. Dahlia had fought her desire for Levi for years because she didn’t want anything to interfere with their friendship. She had met and married another man, Trey. Trey betrayed Dahlia, betrayed their marriage vows. Levi watched it all happening. Dahlia decided that she was done with both of them. She walked out of Levi’s life 8 years ago. If it had not been for the limited interaction caused by trying to co-parent their son, Beckett, she would have been done with Trey, as well.

Dahlia’s promotion has put her at the forefront of a major project for her employer. How did Levi wind up as the contractor on this project? Levi believes it is fate, giving him another chance to make things right with Dahlia, to be together, or at the very least for her to stop hating him. Levi is going to give getting back Dahlia everything he has, if they can’t be together maybe they can once again be friends.

Renee Regent does an amazing job of creating the history and conflict of these characters. Friends, enemies, friends, possible lovers. The chemistry between Levi and Dahlia was palpable from the first time they were on the page together. Maybe it was the hate and anger rolling off Dahlia, but the pages singed my fingers!! I loved that Dahlia was a fierce momma bear for her son. Great read!! I hope that Trey is able to continue maturing to be a better father for Beckett.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Stephanie Chapman

So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dahlia has finally gotten a break since her divorce from her son’s father, Trey. Promoted to General Manager of Riverbank Lodge, her boss has assigned her the task of setting up a 2-day event for the lodge’s fifth anniversary. She has 6 weeks to accomplish this, but there is one catch. The Pavilion had to be built for the party, and the contractor was Levi Vance. Levi used to be her best friend since childhood, but after discovering Trey was cheating on her at her birthday party, she had avoided seeing him. Levi was Trey’s friend and had known of Trey’s infidelity. Levi had not gotten over severing his connection with Dahlia, and he was determined to rectify the situation. Both had once had strong feelings for one another, but the timing had never been right; with this in mind, he wasn’t going to allow the estranged relationship continue.

Renee Regent wrote a nail-biting romance novel with the right balance of conflict and character development. There were moments when I thought Dahlia was ultimately going to pack her bags and run away from Levi. I liked her devotion to parenting her son and how Levi developed a deep connection with him. Trey was despicable, and the twist added into his character threw me for a loop. The execution of the end is flawless, and I would recommend this 5-star novel to any romance novel lover. There are a couple of explicit scenes, so this isn’t appropriate for youthful readers.

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