My Dearest Mackenzie was not your typical second chance romance. Being that I’m obsessed with them, this had a different vibe that grew on me. With that being said, this slow burn romance hit differently considering the circumstances of the characters and what brought them into each other’s lives. The maturity and the realistic perspective of their life experiences brought an authenticity to them that made them relatable and interesting.

The heart of the book had me fascinated. An undiscovered love story destined to be told brought Frankie Burns into Mackenzie Miller’s life. Determined to figure out what happened between her grandfather and his grandmother, she bursts into life with a determined fire, an unwillingness to accept no for an answer, making this her mission to conquer and potentially unlock her happily ever after.

While Mackenzie was not on board at first with this revelation and all that is to follow, as the story unfolds, opening up the past to his beloved grandmother unknowingly held the key to what was missing in his life. What neither of them knew was even though their grandparents were forced to live a life apart, their fate was destined as their story was yet to be told.

Overall, the book was a nice read. The dual perspectives of the plot had my thoughts feeling more excited for one than the other. The unraveling of the story behind their grandparents really captured my interest. I found that part of the plot where I wanted to read more. Individually, Frankie and Mackenzie, I loved their characters. Their initial interactions and as they got to know each other was fun and engaging to read but then as their relationship blossomed, it was just ok for me. I wanted something more for them. I feel like they were both broken and the fire between them was just dimly lit for me. I’m not talking physically but emotionally I just need more because they were definitely meant for each other but that aspect of them didn’t grab me like I wanted to. Despite that, it wrapped up nicely giving them a well deserved HEA.

This was my first read with this author and I look forward to reading what she has coming out in the future.

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