squeaking wheezing gasping swooning limping screaming crying throwing up Everything happens to be enjoyable and good until the love triangle trope shows up out of nowhere and completely spoils everything, including my mood. I don't think it's necessary, even if it's at the near end of the book and the resolution is simple and brief. It's probably just the cherry on top of the entire plot. And, most significantly, it destroyed my fondness for the character. Thus, I despise Hank for being an ass, but I also resent Samuel for being a jerk, which in turn made me loathe Emma as well. However, I feel sorry for Hank at the book's conclusion. Despite it all, Samuel and Emma stories were still enjoyable and fun to read. Their banter was great, and their chemistry was insanely hot as hell. The romance is intense and passionate, and the characters have amazing connection with one another which led to some passionate sequences that undoubtedly captured our attention. Characters in literature sometimes engage in verbal fights that is nearly as good as physical foreplay, and these two were blazing hot together. And that undoubtedly resulted in some crazy desire and passion. Since the epilogue gave us a glimpse of Hank's side of the story, I was merely curious to see what the author will introduce us to in the next book. Yes! I will absolutely read Southern Sinner right away, upon finishing this review! 💥🏃🏻‍♀️