A review by fanboyriot
The Relationship Mechanic by Karmen Lee

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Read For:
✓ wlw 
✓ Mechanic 
✓ Small Town Vibes
✓ Secret Relationship
✓ LGBTQIA+ Characters

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗
This was really cute from the start, the main characters had nice chemistry and in general were lovable characters.  The small town setting of Peach Blossom was really wholesome even with the amount of spice in this book.

Jessica arriving to town after a scandal where she was caught with not one but two of her mom’s co-workers she is made out to be someone she isn’t.  Jessica had great character depth and I really appreciated how she worked through the baggage she had.

Vini being the mechanic that came to Jessica’s rescue when her car broke down.  While Vini wasn’t known for casual hookups she finds herself drawn to Jessica; going into the benefits of their situationship knowing it was only a temporary thing… or is it?

A big thank you to Afterglow Books by Harlequin for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.  I’m so excited to share my thoughts on it!!

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Angst Level: 💧
POV: Third Person 
Release Date: 21, January 2025
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