Neighbor Dearest Review

jaz
Aug 28, 2016
3 min read

A STANDALONE NOVEL that does *not* need to be read in conjunction with any other book. From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Ward, comes a friends to lovers story with sexy new characters. After getting dumped, the last thing I needed was to move next door to someone who reminded me of my ex-boyfriend, Elec. Damien was a hotter version of my ex. The neighbor I’d dubbed “Angry Artist” also had two massive dogs that kept me up with their barking. He wanted nothing to do with me. Or so I thought until one night I heard laughter coming through an apparent hole in my bedroom wall. Damien had been listening to all of my phone sessions with my therapist. The sexy artist next door now knew all of my deepest secrets and insecurities. We got to talking. He set me straight with tips to get over my breakup. He became a good friend, but Damien made it clear that he couldn’t be anything more. Problem was, I was falling hard for him anyway. And as much as he pushed me away, I knew he felt the same…because his heartbeat didn’t lie. I thought my heart had been broken by Elec, but it was alive and beating harder than ever for Damien. I just hoped he wouldn’t shatter it for good.

Jazmin's Review

★★★★★ 5 Full stars!!! x5!

WOW! This book was so AMAZING! Just got added to my favorite books list for sure. When I found out Penelope Ward was releasing this book I had no doubt it would be equally as amazing as Stepbrother Dearest, but I was wrong. This book was so much better! I read it over a week ago and my heart is still completely filled up with this incredible book. I completely fell majorly head over heels in love with Damien, the Double D's, and Chelsea! My heart, it's so full right now!

I was so scared going in, because I knew it was going to be great, but I was afraid that I wouldn't like it. I haven't been able to read anything amazing lately that I was completely shocked that on how much I LOVED this book! It will suck you right in from the very first chapter, I promise you this.

His mouth curved into a smile. "You're my unicorn..."

I blinked repeatedly. "This is insane."

He stepped toward me slowly. "Mythically beautiful. Unattainable."

Chelsea was left heartbroken and couldn't find herself not being able to move on from her ex-boyfriend. She decides to get help move on. She has been having phone sessions talking out her feelings in the comfort of her room, her neighbor who also happens to be her landlord listens to her conversations through a hole on the wall and that's when their beautiful friendship starts. I love their bickering at first, I love how Damien comes out a bit of an asshole, but he is also such a sweetheart.

Damien, oh Damien! What can I say about him other than how amazing he is? I've already mentioned how much of a sweetheart he is, but I'll say it again. He is such a sweetheart! From the moment he got to know Chelsea he knew she was it for him. He knew how amazing of a person she was and fell completely in love but he has a secret that he is hiding from her because he believes that he can't be with her in the way that she needs. He tries so hard for his feelings not to get in the way of their friendship but fails so miserably.

Chelsea and Damien don't just love each other deeply, they are soulmates.

This book is EVERYTHING! I am absolutely in LOVE!