Title: This Feeling
Series: Moose Village #2
Author: Kelly Elliott
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Fake Relationship
He Falls First, Military/Police Officer Hero
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Is there anything worse than getting dumped by your boyfriend in a very public, very humiliating way? How about agreeing to fake-date the jerk to help get his matchmaking mother off his back and make his new love interest jealous?
My friends and family don’t think so, but I’m getting Giants season tickets out of the deal. I can do anything for a short couple of months, right? However, when my ex’s sexier older brother, Delcan, moves back home, I realize I’m not that confident after all.
For five years, I’ve avoided Moose Village, New York, as much as possible for one reason: the girl I’ve crushed on since high school was already spoken for—by my brother. Now discharged from the military, I’m coming home, tentatively heartened by the fact that they’re no longer a couple. Except…it seems they are. But something’s different this time. Harper doesn’t seem as smitten as she was the first time around. Meanwhile, the chemistry sizzling between us is what I’ve dreamed of for years.
Even if I’m able to get to the bottom of the weird behavior between my brother and Harper, I’ve gone from one dangerous career to another. I’ve already got my anxious mother badgering me to quit. Will my career choice be too much for Harper, too?
I can only hope this feeling between the two of us is enough.
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This Feeling by Kelly Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m not sure what I expected from this story, but it definitely wasn’t this. I absolutely loved our main characters—especially Harper. Her attitude toward her ex was spot on; I appreciated how un-apologetically upset she was when he had the nerve to ask her for a favor after humiliating her during their breakup.
I have to admit, I really enjoyed her dynamic with Declan. That said, the whole “I dated your brother for years and now I’m with you” situation did make me a bit uncomfortable—but that’s a personal hang-up, so I’ll let it slide. Now, let’s talk about Declan, the ultimate book boyfriend.
Declan has had feelings for Harper for a long time. Once he’s back home and notices that things between Harper and his brother don’t seem quite right, he starts to question what’s really going on. When Harper finally opens up and admits she might have feelings for him, all bets are off. Despite my initial reservations about the brother connection, they truly were perfect for each other.
I also loved the small-town setting and its quirky residents. I laughed so much throughout the book, and I really appreciated that there was no unnecessary drama just for the sake of it—the story didn’t need it.
I can’t wait for the next book!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
MEET THE AUTHOR: Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women, and beautiful surroundings.
Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Never Enough, Lost Love and Returning Home, to name a few.
Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012.
Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, their two pups, Gunner and Ellie, too many cats to name, and a plethora of wild animals. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her family.
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