Blurb:

A STANDALONE NOVEL that does NOT need to be read in conjunction with any other book.

From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Ward, comes a friends-to-lovers story with sexy new characters.

After getting dumped, the last thing I needed was to move next door to someone who reminded me of my ex-boyfriend, Elec.

Damien was a hotter version of my ex.

The neighbor I’d dubbed “Angry Artist” also had two massive dogs that kept me up with their barking.

He wanted nothing to do with me. Or so I thought until one night I heard laughter coming through an apparent hole in my bedroom wall.

Damien had been listening to all of my phone sessions with my therapist.

The sexy artist next door now knew all of my deepest secrets and insecurities.

We got to talking.

He set me straight with tips to get over my breakup.

He became a good friend, but Damien made it clear that he couldn’t be anything more.

Problem was, I was falling hard for him anyway. And as much as he pushed me away, I knew he felt the same…because his heartbeat didn’t lie.

I thought my heart had been broken by Elec, but it was alive and beating harder than ever for Damien.

I just hoped he wouldn’t shatter it for good.

Author’s note – Neighbor Dearest is a full-length standalone novel. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

 

This book was AMAZING!!! Penelope Ward has done it again!! All her books just keep getting better and better. When I was selected to review an arc it was like hitting the lotto!!!

The story focused on Chelsea, who we met in Stepbrother Dearest.  I’m happy Ward wrote about her because I did wonder what ever happened with her. A lot of times we read books about the gf or bf getting dumped and we never see how they make out. Chelsea is trying to move on after being dumped by Elec.  At her new place she has an annoying neighbor Damien. At first they don’t get along but eventually they hit it off. Damien tells her they can only be friends. Throughout these moments you could feel the sexual tension and connection with these two! I loved,loved, loved the character build up and connection. This is very important in a book for me and if it’s not done right I have a hard time with the book.

We had several laugh out loud moments in this book. I was only on Chapter 3 and couldn’t stop laughing.  We had some sexy moments and my personal favorite angst filled moments. This book made me cry (happy tears) and had me all in my feels. I really don’t want to give anything away but when you read you will understand the tears.

Penelope Ward writes the types of books that just suck you in and never let you go. She has definitely become one of my favorite authors and I always look forward to reading her books. If you are looking for a well written book that will leave you reeling and give you all the feels, Neighbor Dearest is the book for you.

5 Book Corner Stars