About the Book

Rafael

Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs.

I’m a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums.

On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son.

For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip.

Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn’t be attracted to.

Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company?

That isn’t part of our travel plans.

After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs.

Even if it means breaking hers in the process.

Ellie

What’s worse than working for a grumpy single dad?

Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school.

Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High.

He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of.

I’m an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music.

We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything.

Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with vengeance as I face a new dilemma.

Being his son’s nanny is one thing, but wishing for more?

Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written.

Review

The Lakefront Billionaires series is shaping out to be Lauren Asher’s best series. I adored the first book, and I very quickly fell in love with Love Unwritten. As it stands, it is my favorite within the series. I only have one complaint with this book. More on that later. Right now, I want to gush about the book.

This is such a heartwarming story. It’s not just a romance, it’s a story about family relationships. Life experiences and a messy divorce have left Rafael with a struggling relationship with his son. He loves his son deeply and doesn’t know how to fix the situation. I loved Rafael’s character growth. He was imperfect and vulnerable and was willing to put in the work. He and Ellie were able to build the trust needed and open up about their childhood experiences.

Ellie fits perfectly in Nico (Rafael’s son) and Rafael’s life. Like Rafael, she didn’t have a perfect childhood. She made tremendous growth in the past; however, she’s still affected. She was able to be vulnerable with him and work to further grow in her career. While also harboring a sweet relationship with his kid.

Nico was adorable and so lovable. I loved how he had depth and relationships with the characters in the book. He wasn’t just a plot point. It was also wonderful to see Dahila and Julian from the first book. Julian is so connected to Rafael’s story, and I loved their friendship.

My only complaint with this book is that I felt that the author got tired in the final stretch. This is a 600-page book. At the end, everything was told, instead of her painting this beautiful picture as she had previously done. It felt rushed, and I finished the story slightly disappointed. This could very well be me craving more of Ellie and Rafael.

Final Thoughts

Love Unwritten is another highlight in Asher’s career. Ellie and Rafael are beautiful characters that I hold so dearly to my heart. These are two deep and compelling characters who hold so much in. It’s a slow-burn romance, that works well for them as they create this deep connection with each other and build trust. They are special.

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