Now That We Don't Talk by Melissa Baldwin: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Time has a way of rewriting fate—sometimes, the people you least expect become the ones you can’t live without.

Vivian

Life is good. I have great friends, a supportive family, and a job I love. Sure, there are ups and downs, but nothing could have prepared me for the return of Mac Evans—the one man who has always gotten under my skin. We’ve never been friends, just two people tolerating each other because of mutual connections. I haven’t spoken to him since overhearing a conversation I wish I could forget.

I would never fall for a professional athlete. Mac isn’t my type, and I’m definitely not his. Or at least, that’s what I’ve always believed. But now he’s back, and everything feels different. Seeing him again has thrown me completely off balance, but I keep reminding myself he won’t be here for long, and he’ll be out of my life for good.

Mac

Hockey is everything to me, but even star goalies like Mac Evans need a break. My off-season plan was simple-- relax in the Windy City, catch up with family and my best friend, and binge-watch shows I’d missed.

I didn’t expect to run into Vivian Lewis. We were acquaintances at best—connected only by the people we cared about. She never liked me, and I wasn’t her biggest fan either. But seeing her now? Time changes everything.

Vivian is different. She doesn’t care about my career or the spotlight. She’s real, grounded, and unimpressed by what usually turns heads. Now, I’m wondering if I can win her over—or at least get her to talk to me. Is it even possible?

The Author

USA Today bestselling author Melissa Baldwin always dreamed of sharing her stories with the world. She brought this vision to life, becoming an award-winning, bestselling author of over thirty romantic comedies and cozy mysteries. Melissa is also a wife, mother, new empty-nester, and travel advisor.

Her books feature charming, ambitious, and real women, whom she considers part of her tribe. Although she rarely takes a day off, when she's not writing, she enjoys quality time with her family, traveling, attempting yoga poses, and booking Disney vacations. Melissa still uses a paper planner, and her guilty pleasures include Beverly Hills 90210 reruns and General Hospital.

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Book Review

This was such a cute read! Vivian and Mac have a unique relationship... their best friends are twins, so they have a history there... but they themselves have never been friends. In fact, they've never really gotten along all that well. But when he comes back to their hometown for a break after hockey season, they agree to try to get along better for the sake of their friends. And boy, do they get along! The sparks fly between this unlikely match. The chemistry between them was really sweet... and still gave lots of banter too. He was just the right amount of cocky, and I loved that she didn't hesitate to give him a hard time about his ego. Their dynamic made me smile throughout and I enjoyed watching them transition into romance. The other relationships in this story (his with his team, both with the twins) also added a lot to the story and I just couldn't help but enjoy it all. 

Now That We Don't Talk is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. 


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