With Love, From Cold World by Alicia Thompson- publishes 8/1/23




 It is impossible not to love "With Love, from Cold World."  It is a contemporary romance with unique characters that you will not want to stop reading about. The novel is set in a theme park in Florida which is all about cold weather.  I loved the irony here.  


Lauren and Asa both work for the theme park but the two of them cannot stand each other.  Both of them have back stories that really make them easy to connect with. The writing alternates between Lauren and Asa so you find yourself wanting to keep reading to find out what the other character is thinking. 


Lauren is a bookkeeper for the theme park but she is also a former foster child who wants to give back to other kids in the same situation.  Asa has worked at Cold World for ten years and considers it a safe place like a second family. Asa was kicked out of his house when he turned 18 due to his parents'strict values so Cold World helps fill a void for him.  These two characters have very different personalities and are constantly at odds with each other.  One day their boss asks them to come up with proposals for the theme park along with the boss's son who Lauren has a crush on.  Their at odds relationship takes a turn one night when Lauren finds herself alone with Asa.  Things between them will never be the same.  


A fantastic romance that will make you want to read more.  Alicia Thompson is quickly  becoming one of my new favorite authors.  She has a different style by creating characters and settings that are different from what you typically see in a romance. A must read!!



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