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It’s About Time by Harlow James is the perfect, bittersweet conclusion to the Blossom Peak series, and frankly, the author saved the absolute best for last. Having followed the explosive, chemistry-filled tension between Elliott and Dilynne since the first book, I was desperate to finally uncover the truth behind their mutual animosity. Seeing their progression from sworn enemies to a couple who is, on paper, a mismatch but in reality completely perfect for each other, was incredibly satisfying.
Book Description
But it is definitely necessary.
On the brink of the biggest car show of my career, I start to panic because it’s the first time I have to see my ex since our break-up.
Spoiler alert: it wasn’t clean or amicable.
Then when Elliot Thorne’s ex-fiancé shows back up in town, I devise a plan for both of us to get what we want: a buffer from our exes with a dash of revenge.
The problem is Elliot takes his role to protect me too seriously.
He brings me food while I’m working to make sure I eat. He even silences the self-doubt I feel on a day-to-day basis.
And before I know it, he has me on my knees in my garage, and on my back on the hood of my car.
The hate I’ve harbored toward him melts away as fast as my panties, and I soon realize we have more in common than I thought.
Then he tells me a secret that makes me reevaluate our entire relationship.
Now I’m left to consider if something fake could be real…
And that maybe it’s about time I admit that Elliot isn’t my enemy after all.
**Will BEST be enjoyed by reading the previous 3 books in the series**
About Harlow James
Harlow James is a wife and mom who fell in love with romance novels, so she decided to write her own.
Her books are the perfect blend of emotional, addictive, and steamy romance. If you love stories with a guaranteed Happily Ever After, then Harlow is your new best friend.
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My Thoughts
It’s About Time by Harlow James is the perfect, bittersweet conclusion to the Blossom Peak series, and frankly, the author saved the absolute best for last. Having followed the explosive, chemistry-filled tension between Elliott and Dilynne since the first book, I was desperate to finally uncover the truth behind their mutual animosity. Seeing their progression from sworn enemies to a couple who is, on paper, a mismatch but in reality completely perfect for each other, was incredibly satisfying.
The story brilliantly utilizes a fake-engagement trope that spirals into chaotic, delicious territory. Facing the pressure of a major car show and a looming run-in with a messy ex, Dilynne proposes a deal: they’ll use each other as buffers to keep their respective exes at bay. The plan is simple, but it quickly becomes complicated when Elliott takes his role as her protector a little too seriously, moving from providing support in the garage to becoming the man who silences her self-doubt. Watching the wall of hate between them melt away—and discovering the secrets that held them back—made for a deeply rewarding slow-burn journey.
I particularly loved how the book re-contextualizes events from the previous installments. We finally see the depth of Elliott’s heartbreak after being left at the altar, which explains so much about his character, and we get to peel back the layers of Dilynne’s guarded nature. As a talented motorhead who has had her hard work stolen by others, Dilynne’s vulnerability regarding her career path was deeply relatable. Furthermore, the revelation that she does not want children was profoundly validating to read; seeing a heroine who is fulfilled in her career, her role as an amazing aunt, and her beautiful relationship was a beautiful reminder that happiness doesn't look the same for everyone.
The narration by James Cassidy and Mollie Stark is stellar. Cassidy brings an intense, gruff masculinity to Elliott, while Stark perfectly embodies Dilynne’s sass, vulnerability, and mischief. Beyond the romance, the "found family" aspect of this series is at its peak here; the support system between the characters is heartwarming, and I especially loved the maturity shown by Dilynne’s brother, Henley. It’s refreshing to see a brother who, rather than resorting to violence, trusts his sister and his best friend enough to support their relationship.
If you’ve been following the series, this finale is everything you’ve been waiting for. It manages to wrap up the Blossom Peak saga while giving Elliott and Dilynne the complex, spicy, and deeply emotional love story they deserve. Saying goodbye to this world is hard, but it’s hard to imagine a more fitting end.
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