Synopsis
Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison.
Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair share of run-ins over the years, often ending in disaster. While Jackson thrives on routine and organization from the comfort of his radio booth, Delilah loves the spontaneity and adventure out in the field. When they’re partnered against their will to cover a historic snowstorm, they find themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.
Eager to be taken seriously as a journalist, Delilah offers Jackson a deal: If he can help her ace this assignment, she’ll help him rediscover his long-lost fun side. With unexplored chemistry burning beneath their clashes, the unlikely partnership quickly tumbles into an easy and surprising friendship.
But when other feelings start to enter the equation, can Jackson and Delilah withstand the storm? Or does what happens in the mountains stay in the mountains?
Review
Did I only allow myself 100 pages a day maximum to stretch this reading experience out? Yes. Yes, I did.
Jackson, our meteorologist on the radio lives by lists, order, and routine. Enter (stumble in) Delilah, Baltimore’s TV weather reporter who is adventurous, spontaneous, and accident prone.
When they have to team up to report an incoming snow storm (one-bed trope, I see you), can grumpy meets sunshine, opposites attract hold true?
In book one, I related to aspects of Lucy. Here, Jackson has my heart. I too live by sticky notes and alarms and crave routine like Delilah loves powdered donuts.
Whilst I fell harder for Aiden and Lucy, I liked how, in this book, the conflict keeping the characters separated made sense, and ultimately contributed to their character arcs.
I love reading BK Borison as her characters feel real. They have a life and a history outside of the present romance.
Jackson is a caregiver to his two younger sisters and Delilah was raised by her grandfather who now has dementia.
Jackson hates being in the spotlight. Delilah is dealing with a raging egotistical boss (new worst villain romance, grrrr).
Jackson feels like he isn’t enough (not fun, to regimented, boring). Delilah thinks she’s too much (manic pixie fairy, plastering on a smile).
I think I’ve finally figured out how to crack open the part of me that doesn’t have to run through every worst-case scenario before making a decision. I just need to kiss Delilah. She silences all the fuzzy, staticky parts of my brain.
Never does the romance overtake the plot. They perfectly balance and complement each other. The steamy scenes are perfectly timed and never feel overbearing.
What did feel overbearing was Jackson’s constant need to care. It is a big personality trait of his, but it did feel overdone towards the end.
“And now?” she asks, holding on to me tight. “Back to you,” I reply, curling my arms around her. I pull her closer until I can feel her heart tucked to mine. “Always right back to you.”
I loved that Delilah remained strong in her dreams. No man is getting in her way. I am sick of romance books where one of the love interests suddenly change to fit their partner (usually the woman).
Also, shout out to Gina who is Delilah’s devious friend. My bets are on her having the next book.
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