He was pretty adorable, even as I wanted to kick him a few times. Reeve, on the other hand, did not hide his lack of confidence, his shyness, his awkwardness. I kind of loved that - how wonderful families can fuck us up too, not just the awful ones. His family really affected so much of who he was, both the good and the bad. And he was so unbelievably kind, empathetic and caring. Oz was outwardly confident and gregarious and bold…but he hid this super vulnerable and unsure part of himself. They were both just so unique and genuine and delightful, but in very opposing ways. I don’t think I was expecting either of these men. I received a free copy through Heart Eyes Press in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.Ĥ.5 stars - Is it weird to say that I enjoyed this one so much more than I was expecting? Like, why were my expectations so low? Or was it that I had none? I don’t know, but Oz and Reeve surprised and delighted me from almost the first page. I wasn’t supposed to fall in love and he was never supposed to be so unforgettable. Especially when Reeve is planning on leaving Vermont after the summer. Playing pretend shouldn’t feel this real.

Like asking him to be my fake boyfriend at my sister’s upcoming wedding. So when the shy, gorgeous man is introduced as our newest employee at Vino and Veritas, I can’t help but conjure up all the ridiculous ways to convince him to repeat that unforgettable night. I knew it when I kissed him, I knew it when I slept with him, and I was certain of it when I walked out of his motel room the very next day.

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Unforgettable by Marley Valentine