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Let’s Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan
Let’s Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan delivers all the hallmarks of a great second-chance romance, with plenty of tension, witty banter, and undeniable chemistry. Ben Thomas and Juliana Ryan’s journey is filled with bumps in the road as they navigate a complicated mix of personal history and professional rivalry.
From the beginning, Ben and Juliana are antagonistic to a fault, often resorting to immature squabbles that leave you wondering how they’ll ever find common ground. Their verbal sparring matches are sharp and frequent, but beneath the bickering lies an undeniable physical chemistry that’s impossible to ignore. It’s no surprise their friends see the connection before they do, adding to the slow-burn nature of their romance.
What ultimately shifts the dynamic between Ben and Juliana is worth the wait. As with any classic romance, the journey to their happily-ever-after is full of twists, misunderstandings, and heartfelt realizations. Amy Buchanan does a great job capturing the push-and-pull of their relationship, making the payoff satisfying for fans of the genre. If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers with a second-chance twist, this one is a fun, engaging read!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 4
🌶️🌶️🌶️/ 3
Blurb:
LET’S CALL A TRUCE is a sexy contemporary romance about second chances at life and love, bursting with humor and a touch of angst from debut author, Amy Buchanan.
After Juliana Ryan’s husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her with two grieving kids and a stunted career from years as a stay-at-home mom, she has no choice but to make it work all on her own. But her confidence crashes around her when she overhears her condescending but infuriatingly attractive new colleague, Ben Thomas, talking about how her kids and inexperience are a liability the company can’t afford. This sets off a feud between the two, as Juliana vows to prove him wrong.
Two years later, their feud rages on, but it may be charged with something they aren’t willing to admit. When they are forced onto a career-making project together, Juliana has no choice but to call a truce. As their lives become more intertwined in and out of the office, Juliana finds it hard to ignore Ben’s perpetual smile and charming determination. What started as a truce grows into more, as boardroom-clearing arguments turn to desk-clearing kisses. Could the man she deemed her nemesis understand her life–her stress and responsibilities–better than anyone?
But just when Juliana decides to open her heart again, Ben’s past threatens their newfound bliss, and she has to figure out whether this second chance at love is worth it after all.
XOXO, Courtney
Let’s Call a Truch by Amy Buchanan
Published on January 14, 2025
Genres: Romance
Pages: 336
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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