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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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

So Close by Renee Regent is book four of the Love Grows series. This is a best friends to enemies to lovers romance and I loved every minute of it!

Dahlia worked so hard to get promoted to general manager so she’s not going to do anything to risk that. So when her first big project requires she work closely with her ex-best friend, she has to work hard for patience. Working so close with Levi is a dangerous game, the more time they spend together but she’s determined to keep him at arms length. Levi knows he messed up but he just needs a chance to explain. Working with Dahlia every day is a special kind of torture. He wants to break through the wall she built to protect herself but it’s not as easy as it would seem. Will Dahlia let her guard down and trust Levi again or are the destined to be ex-best friends?

I really enjoyed this book. Levi is determined but Dahlia is strong and independent. These characters meshed very well together and I enjoyed their chemistry!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Amy Brennan

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

I related to the strong female lead in this story, tenfold. Dahlia is a young, single mother to her newly seven-year-old son, Beckett, who must deal with the stress of co-parenting with her uncooperative ex-husband, Trey. Co-parenting is never easy, and especially when you have different parenting styles. This story not only revolves around the love that develops between Dahlia and Trey, but also the issues and real-world problems that arise from being a parent.

This story revolves around Dahlia, her son Beckett, her ex-husband Trey, and her ex-best friend, Levi, with whom she’s been estranged from for the past 7 years. Rene Regent does a phenomenal job at keeping the reader interested, from the very first chapter. Not only are you captured and pulled in by the possibility of a friendship turned relationship, but also the fact that being a parent truly is a full-time job, no matter what parenting style you may choose. I personally, wasn’t setting this book down until my curiosity was satisfied.

I love the way the story follows the characters around and gives you snippets into each of their personalities and the way they are involved in the story. Beckett is a very strong headed, amazing little man that reminds me of my own daughter, which made it that much more relatable. Adventuresome, honest little children are my favorite! I will be reading more by Ms. Regent, and so very glad I picked up this novel. It was everything I hoped that it would be, from reading the synopsis, and her writing style is just addictive. I cannot wait to read more of her work. Thank you, Renee!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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

This was an enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance with a friends to lovers storyline but with a twist. I was hooked from start to finish by this heartwarming romance which had plenty of drama in the plot along with the romance to keep me happily turning the pages. Dahlia And Levi were best friends as children and even though Dahlia had a teenage crush on Levi they remained friends until they became enemies. Now after seven years the pair are reunited by a work project and although Dahlia is determined to keep it professional, Levi has other ideas. Levi never meant to hurt Dahlia, after all she’s the only woman he’s ever loved and now they have met up again he’s determined to win back her trust and become more than just friends. I was fully immersed in this story and found both main characters to be likeable and relatable and I enjoyed seeing how their relationship changed and developed through the years. Although book four in the ‘Love Grows Series’ it can be read as a standalone story, however I have enjoyed each novel in this series and recommend them all as great reads.

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

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

4.5 Stars

So Close is the fourth book in the Love Grows series by Renee Regent. I have really enjoyed reading this series, so when I saw So Close had released it was an immediate one-click, no questions asked.
This is a fantastic friends to enemies to lovers story- with plenty of drama, angst, and chemistry to keep things very interesting.
Dahlia and Levi had been the best of friends, until heartbreak tore them apart. With pain and trust issues marring what used to be. But now they are thrust together again- things are about to take an even more interesting turn. A story all about second chances and finding love unexpectedly.

Thank you, Renee Regent!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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

This was my first read by this very wonderful author, and most certainly it shall not be my last. This was the 4th novel they had written in the series. I simply loved the two characters the story focused upon. It had a lot of feeling and a lot of emotion along with it. And to me, if you can feel that, you know its a good book!

The story is told through time and time gaps of the friendship and love that was growing and lost and found again between the characters Dahlia and Levi. In their childhood they were basically the best friends that would always be. At least so they thought. They were each others back and even as children they knew the friendship they had would always be needed and special always and forever.

As the story first opened they were two grown adults. Time and something had happened that separated and ruined everything they had or could have had within testing the strength the bonds of friendship and maybe even true love. Personally for Dahlia she is quite happy with life and doesn’t need a curve ball to change the course of how things are going for her, Dahlia is done and over from the years that they no longer spoke and she wants nothing more than to ever hear his name again. Perhaps you cant avoid destiny? They meet again and probably in the most worst way at the time. They have to work together and basically spend a lot of one on one time together.

Yes things were weird for these two very much, but you honestly could feel their feelings for one another leaping off the pages and truly they loved one another even though there was pain and resentment mixed into the pot. I kept asking myself what happened? What made them lose everything they had? Was Levi at fault, as it truly was the way it seemed?

They spend more time together. Let me say the drama and hurt was strong feeling between these two souls, but I must say love can be the strongest thing of all if you let it. The truth comes out with what happened between them, and it was not what I expected. Then, everything made sense and a lot of things come together and into place, and even hearts that were never meant to leave one another’s side.

Things happen quickly to sum up towards the end of the book. I personally saw this as a romantic movie. The main couple solves the problems and drama that kept them apart and both realize what they wanted all along was one another and they pushed one another away out of hurt and drama. And then like a moment that froze still in time and the rest of the world fast forwarded around them, they found what they always knew what they wanted, and never got, and that was the love of one another and being together. And truly this time they both knew no doubts, forever was in their cards, as well as their hearts.

I really enjoyed reading this love story between Dahlia and Levi. It kept me interested in what happened that ruined everything. And even after the truth came out everything made sense and everything came together like a perfect masterpiece. Love isn’t easy. It isn’t for most. Sometimes you have to go through hard times to really show your love is worth it. And that is exactly what these two souls did

I recommend this book truly. I think the story itself was appealing plus I enjoyed reading about Dahlia and Levi’s backstory of times they shared together. The story was very sweet and enjoyable. I had a good experience reading this book and will read more. And I look forward to that! Pick it up and read this book, its one I can honestly say you will enjoy it as much as I did truly.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Jenni Bishop

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 is a contemporary romance. As with the other books in the series the story will find its way into your heart. This captivating tale is raw and has a real feel to the storyline. I fell in love and became invested with the characters. Sometimes there is laughter but other times there are moments of sadness. Once best friends. Broken enemies. Star studded lovers.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Kerry Carr

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

I really enjoyed this story. Its got a slight twist on a friends to lovers story because inbetween our couple goes from friends to enemies. The author does an amazing job with her characters that you can’t help falling in love with the pair of them. You can feel all the emotion and affection between them.

Levi and Dehlia were best friends. Always there for each other. Both had romantic feelings for the other but nothing came of it. Their friendship was really special until an event involving Dehlia’s ex husband torn them apart.
Levi never got to explain his side of events and because of that Dehlia cut him off completely.

Now years later they are forced to work together on a project for Dehlia’s work. Dehlia is guarded and trying to protect herself and her heart but she can’t deny the feelings still run strong. Levi has never stopped loving her and is now making it his mission to prove to her how right they are for each other.

After so many heartbreaks can Dehlia let anyone in again? Will Levi be able to regain the trust he had with Dehlia or is the pain still to much for them both to heal.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Kerry Baker

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

So Close: A Best Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance by Renee Regent is the fourth book in the Love Grows series. This is a well written story that hooked me right from the start. I am a sucker for any time of enemies to lovers romance, even better if they started as friends! So when I saw this next book in the series I knew immediately I had to read it. I absolutely love Dahlia and Levi. I seemed to connect with both of these characters immediately and really wanted to see how things would work for them. They had everything going for them – chemistry, history, drama. I just thought they were so enjoyable to read about.
This book is definitely my favourite one of the series so far and is a book I might have to do a re-read of sooner rather than later!

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

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

So Close: A Best Friends To Enemies to Lovers Romance is book four in the Love Grows series by Renee Regent. As far as friends to lovers stories go, this one ranked very high. Also add in the enemies drama, which made this book almost impossible to put down. The interaction between characters was seamless and even though there were many battles, the connection was undeniable and the chemistry was incredibly steamy. The heartbreak was brutal and the sense of betrayal palpable. Dahlia and Levi were a couple that should never have been. Their history was marred with tears and a lack of trust, but they fought their demons and won. Their strength was admirable and the willingness to eventually forgive provided a gripping and seductively structured masterpiece. I truly felt every struggle this couple battled through. Their ending was hard fought and so very passionate. In my eyes, a near perfect story. Stunning in its complexity, beautiful in it’s conclusion. This one will definitely be worth many re-reads. 5 stars.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Dahlia and Levi are childhood buddies that grew up together and were best friends until she experienced the ultimate betrayal from her ex-husband and her ex-best friend. And until she gets the general manager position at the resort, life has been good. Now she must work with the contractor to plan a 6-wk renovation. The contractor is none other than Levi. She must deal with her feelings as they work on this project. She learns the real reason that he did what he did. She also has to deal with her son’s behavior and an ex-husband who is an overgrown child. Dahlia is a strong woman who has a stubborn streak a mile long. She puts up with a lot and she comes through many challenges with a lot of strength. Levi has always been in love with her so he’ll wait while she works things out. This book is fantastic. I love how the main character is a divorced single mom. It shows that she can find romance again but it also shows the struggles also. It also showed a little of the struggle kids of divorce go through. Supporting characters were great, even Tara with her whiny bratness, just blending into the background. The description sounds heavenly. That’s a resort I would love to visit. Highly recommend.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Piper Foster

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

This is the 4th book in the series. Dahlia and Levi are at it and meeting in a work situation. Years after falling out working together again she got her life in track but of course there bumps in the road. Fate can be a cruel things right. I love how the interactions happen with each other and thier dymnaics. Nice read but a bit slow to start.

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

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent
Genre – steamy contemporary romance, new adult, general romance
Page Count – 277 pages
Cover Designer – T. E. Black Designs

Can best friends turned enemies finally become lovers?
Dahlia
We were best friends as kids, and I crushed on him hard when we were teens. We never became lovers, but Levi Vance was always there when I needed him—until he wasn’t.
Seven years have passed since that horrible night, and I haven’t forgiven him for what he did. Now fate has intervened and we’re forced to work together on a project. I’m determined to keep it professional, but when he’s close, long-buried desire flares, against my will.
This time, I won’t let him get so close. If you can’t trust your best friend, who can you trust?
Levi
I never meant to hurt Dahlia Perez, the only woman I ever loved.
She cut off our friendship. I’ve had no chance to explain what happened all those years ago. Now, seeing her every day at work has ignited my long-hidden desire to be more than friends, but as always, she is so close, yet so far away. I can’t let this wall between us stand any longer.
This time, I won’t settle for being ex-friends. But how can I earn back her trust and convince her we are meant to be together?
The Love Grows series. Strong, protective heroes and feisty, independent heroines. When they collide, Love Grows in unexpected ways!

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