The Book: The Chick Magnet
The Drink: Hard Iced Tea (made by throwing a few tea bags in some booze - the way you should have been doing it all this time)
Favorite Line: "When this tension broke, when the storm came, if it came, it was going to curl her toes, her hair. It might level the house. Level the two of them."
I've been a fan of Emma Barry's work since her politics-set romances that have always scratched my Josh and Donna from The West Wing itch. She can be counted upon for excellent characters, convincing sexual attraction and world-building that does not shy away from darker subjects. Chick Magnet - with it's candy-colored cover - brings all the Emma Barry goodness in spades.
Nic is a social media star who makes a living talking about her beloved chickens. Will is a vet whose business is struggling in a post-covid world. These two have chemistry and sparks and real problems. I think that's what I love about Emma's books - the fantasy of romance set in a very real world.
If this is your first Emma Barry book - you're in for a treat. If you - like me - have been a fan for a while - it's so nice to have her back.
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