This is my second favorite by this author so far after book two in the other series (sending a pattern, as this is also book2). I like the shy, scared bookseller deciding to make a list of things she wants to accomplish before she turns 30 in a couple months and then recruiting (ahem, blackmailing) laid-back cool guy surfer, Wyatt Rhodes, to help her. He's all about the temporary, nothing long term, but the more time he spends with her the more he isn't sure that's true. She comes into her own, is finally the person she's always had the potential to be but hid herself away from and it's great. They're cute together and I mean... him reading her favorite book without telling her and encouraging her to be brave all the time? The usual humor, sweetness, and smut I expect from this author now, though I do think this series might be less spicy so far compare to the hockey one. The town they live in made me think of Tonfino; I've never been there but it's on Vancouver Island, and from what I know, is known for its surfing, has a busy tourist season, etc. so it seems similar vibes. Holden's story is next and I'm curious to learn more about the inner workings of the grumpy brother.