I absolutely loved this book! Melanie Jacobson really knocked it out of the park in this second book in the Sweater Weather Series. I fell in love with this heartwarming, slow burn, sweet romance between a hunky, single dad sheriff & his sworn enemy. And can I just say how much I loved all the book references and that Harvest Hollow’s library played such a pivotal role in Jolie, our prickly, sworn off love heroine’s life?

Both Jolie & Lucas had challenging childhoods including poverty. Lucas struggled in school & Jolie was there to tutor him. Despite his challenges, after high school, he turned his life around and became the town’s sheriff.

With only a drunk father to care for her, Jolie often went hungry & was bullied by the wealthier girls. She excelled in school though & received a college scholarship where she majored in finance & became wildly successful.

Bent on revenge, Jolie returns to Harvest Hollow to purchase & remodel the bar that ruined her life. She’s back to prove a point, but also wants to make a difference & hopefully prevent others from experiencing what she did as a child. When she meets Lucas again, her walls immediately go up. But, when she sees how much he’s changed & how he cares for his niece, she can’t help falling for the handsome sheriff. She also wants to help 10 year old Brooklyn who reminds her of herself.

When the same mean girl who bullied her in school accuses her of a strange crime, it’s up to Jo & Lucas to solve the mystery and clear her name before it ruins her business. Though she’s sworn off dating, the more time she spends with Lucas, the harder it is not to give love a 2nd chance.

I loved seeing Jolie grow throughout the story. She really finds herself in Harvest Hollow. I loved Lucas & “Jo’s” romance. Lucas is so patient & sweet. I loved how he changed outfits depending on the role he was playing. He really listens to Jolie and built their relationship on friendship. I also loved how Jo was so aware of Brooklyn’s needs and didn’t want to do anything to jeopardize their relationship.

🍁 Other things I loved:
Trivia night
Little House on the Prairie/Scooby Doo references
Creepy doll mystery
Spin the bottle/7 minutes in heaven
The librarian/library
Found family
Traffic stops
Harvest Hollow Library Scholarship

Another amazing book in the Sweater Weather series! There’s humor, romance, mystery & so many heartfelt moments. You’ll definitely want to add this to your TBR list. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are completely my own and voluntarily provided. ( )