Pity Date is the first book in Whitney Dineen’s Pity series. A fun rom com that gives you all that you need to keep flipping those pages. It’s got the small town romance, a cute friends to lovers trope and a slow burn that is worth every minute.

It all started in a little town in Wisconsin. Faith, a small town baker has just got her life flipped upside down. Preparing for her upcoming best friend’s wedding, anticipating one of her own, gets the biggest surprise when she learns that her fiance decided to dump her at the worst possible awkward moment. While trying to pick up the pieces of her relationship and find the strength to move on, she encounters what seems too good to be true walk into her bakery and what a welcomed surprise.

Teddy Helms, a Hollywood actor is going through his own situation currently. After being dumped by his girlfriend who saw another up and comer’s coat tail to ride on, decided to get off the grid and spend some time with his grandfather in Wisconsin. When he sees a nervous wreck Faith trying to get through her day, he decides to pitch in to ease her mind. As they chat and enjoy each other’s company, there seems to be a little spark that ignites but just one problem. With all that just happened to Faith, this little misunderstanding, Teddy doesn’t want to ruin a chance at a beautiful friendship. So, he will just not clarify and see what happens. Just an fyi, I don’t want to ruin the fun so I’m not going to spoil what happened.

As they grow their budding friendship, things seem to be what each other could’ve hoped for. The more time they spend together and grow closer, a secret is revealed that opens the door to everything they ever wanted. As the wedding approaches and the awkward anticipation of having to come in contact with her ex, Teddy offers to attend to give her ex something to regret. Unfortunately, this Hallmark journey seemed to turn into a Lifetime movie when Teddy’s ex comes crashing into what was supposed to be a special day turns out to be a nightmare. Will Teddy and Faith get their happy ever after?

What I loved is how Faith and Teddy are so relatable and lovable that after their broken hearts, you want so desperately for them to have their hea. Despite the wrenches thrown in the journey, it was a story that was worth the read. The other characters add some fun, especially Teddy’s grandpa and Faith’s grandma who brings a great sense of humor that will keep you laughing.

This was an amazing start to what seems like to be a fun series. I’m definitely looking forward to the second book in the series, The Pity Party.

The series will continue with Missy’s journey. She’s got a story to tell so it should be interesting how everything unfolds for her.

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