And I love that this book got published, and that I got to read it, and that it can always bring me comfort when I need it most. This is the only reason why, when the biggest opportunity of Farley’s career includes thrusting him back into the spotlight to stir up publicity, he agrees— despite his grumpiness, his protectiveness over Hazel, and his disdain for public attention. And both of them were so lonely before they met and their meeting changed their lives and IM SO EMOTIONAL STILL AFTER FINISHING LAST NIGHT. She’s also entirely oblivious to any of the complications it causes her father, and he intends to keep it that way, which is maybe why I’m a bit in love with him, too. So, I've had this book on my TBR for a while, and honestly I don't even know if I ever knew what it was about or if it was the cover that drew me in.

Farley and Meyer both have been dancing around feelings for each other, and we get to see scenes where things were so close to being something but never really crossed that line. So, all joking aside, the stakes are especially high when it’s not only her career, but both of those relationships on the line.Between his seductive smirk and charming good looks, it’s no wonder I can’t help the way he makes me feel whenever I’m near him. When you live in a place where “turbo speed” internet is a slight step above dial-up, men carry on nine-year beard-growing challenges out of stubborn pride, and your brothers do things like nail all your panties to the outside of your cabin just for funsies, you tend to be a little crazy.

Towards 50-60% it started reading like a summary, like all of the important stuff that this slow burn has been building towards was just glossed over.Written in the 1950s the book stands the test of time with its intricate plot and strong female characters. This friendship is the only reason why, when the biggest opportunity of Farley's career includes thrusting him back into the spotlight to stir up publicity, he agrees- in spite of his grumpiness, his protectiveness over Hazel, and his disdain for public attention.

The banter was excellent and the mutual pining ratcheted up the tension of when their feelings would come to light. Farley (h) is a standup comedian who’s starting to get more recognition and Meyer (H) is her best friend and manager.A former stand-up star himself, Meyer has helped the trajectory of her career take off since he began managing her… Since he became her closest and most treasured friend, in the process. Over the years, he prioritized his daughter and their life together, but in the process, he became isolated until he met Farley.