BOOKWORM REVIEW: Waiting for Love by Lacey Black

November 07, 2021

BOOKWORM REVIEW: Waiting for Love by Lacey Black

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥.5

This book was hot. hot, hot.

Tension between neighbors Penelope and Theo has been simmering since he moved in and she brought him cookies. Cat -- and we're not talking about Penelope's calico one -- got Theo's tongue that has led to a continuous misunderstanding between the two ever since. It does not help that Theo riles her up because he thinks her fiery side is very cute and that she always misconstrues his flirting as arrogance. Their flirty feud does not stop them from ogling each other, more so with Pen when Theo is in his garage building furniture.

The banter between these two is gold. I enjoy Lacey Black's use of details to establish the attraction and build the tension between our two protagonists. I love that even though he is broody and growly, Theo is a big cinnamon roll who has a massive crush on Penelope. I also enjoy that Penelope keeps him on his toes with her feistiness.

There were fantastic comedic moments. I laughed out loud during Theo and Penelope's dates with different people in the same venue and how they had to deal with their dates' eccentricities.

I would consider this book a slow burn since we don't get any serious action until past the 50% mark, but the tension along the way keeps us entertained and the payoff is so worth it. These two just ignite the pages, and I love it.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. **

Waiting in Love is now available and is free with Kindle Unlimited.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Dear Love Vixen,

You know the saying “always a bridesmaid, never a bride?” That’s me. I’ve stood beside six best friends, with the seventh to marry the man of her dreams in less than a month. I’ve tried everything, from dating apps to websites that promise to find you deep, meaningful love, only to set you up with a dud who leaves you with the whole check. So, I’m done. Throwing in the towel. Over dating. I’m just going to sit here and wait for it to show up on my doorstep like pizza delivery. I’m… Ugh! Sorry, my neighbor is horrible! I wish you could hear how loud and annoying he is. He’s the worst, even if he is slightly gorgeous. The problem is… he knows it. Anyway, back to my issue. I’m tired of looking for love in all the wrong places! (Wow, cue Johnny Lee.) Help!

Sincerely,
Waiting in Washington

Dear Lady in Waiting,

You’re going about this all wrong. Don’t think of it as giving up. Think of it as the perfect time to do some inner soul-searching and find out exactly who you are and what you have to offer those you love. You know I always say, you’ll never find love until you find yourself.

Sweetie, I wish I could tell you a timeline, but there isn’t one. Finding true love could take years or it could be closer than you think.

Good luck, hon!
The ♥️ Vixen

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MEET LACEY BLACK

USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.

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