Book Review: Enemies to Lovers

By Melissa Smoot

Ever since The Embarrassing Meltdown Incident, Flo has been on an enforced break from life. And the timing couldn’t be better, as her family sets off to Greece for their summer vacation. 

Enter Jamie Kramer . . . literally. Broad, sun-kissed, and fitter than ever. Jamie is Flo’s brother's best friend, and the person she wants to see least in the world. He’s also her family’s "adopted" son after he lost his parents at a young age.

Flo and Jamie hate each other. Except, Flo actually has a mortifying crush on Jamie, made infuriatingly stronger after The Christmas Incident. And nobody—least of all her family—can know. So, with two weeks of steamy outings, rocky boat trips, and sunshine on the horizon, Flo is going to have to fix the situation the only way she can think of: by spending time with him. What could possibly go wrong for the pair of Enemies to Lovers? (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)

I really enjoyed this book. The story took a few chapters for me to get into, but once I did, I could not stop reading. I liked how the author made the main character, Florence aka Flo, so relatable. The subject matter as well as the premise of misunderstandings and missed opportunities were also relatable. I have personally been in situations or relationships where not everything is as it seems, and it can be frustrating to always guess where you stand with someone or walk on eggshells. It is easier to just talk things out so that everyone comes to an understanding and is on the same page.

Williams captured this frustration perfectly and I was on pins and needles until the very end to see how things would pan out. I loved the family dynamic of the Greenberg’s and how they all made the effort to take a holiday together, even though the children are grown adults with their own lives. The beautiful Greek setting didn’t hurt either. If you are looking for a fun and witty read with a dash of romance and sibling rivalry, this is for you. 

Thanks to Putnam for the book in exchange for an honest review. Purchase Enemies to Lovers here.

More by Laura Jane Williams:
Our Stop
The Lucky Escape
The Love Square

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