Romance writer Gracie has a huge problem. Well, problems may be more accurate. Her deadline is racing her way, but all her ideas are running in the opposite direction. Not to mention the small issue of a fractured pelvis from falling off a horse (sort of), her sister skipping town and skipping out on helping take care of her, and the fact that her ex-husband has taken up residence in her cottage and seems determined to play nurse. Gracie may be down on her luck, but we readers are lucky enough to benefit. I laughed out loud more than once as this sweet rom-com unfolded.

First Love, Second Draft was a quick read for me. I was drawn into the characters’ stories and eager to discover what happened next. A few small things caught me by surprise, most notably the heavily Christian theme that popped up in the final few chapters, but I enjoyed the book. (To be clear, I don’t mind the religious references or overtones; it simply felt out of place when 90% of the book thus far did not have those same themes.) I appreciate the banter between characters, the fast pace of the lot, and the chance to read this ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Tyndale House.