Why “Meet Not” Is the Friends-to-Lovers Romance You Need

With D.E. Haggerty capturing the spirit of Winter Falls beautifully, Meet Not is a treat for fans of contemporary romance, looking for a feel-good, heart warming read..

Synopsis: Meet Not

Meet Not is a heart warming friends-to-lovers rom-com set in the vibrant, eccentric town of Winter Falls.

Packed with playful banter, unforgettable characters, and a love that grows against all odds. This standalone instalment in the Dempsey Sisters series and part of the Winter Falls Universe.

Delivers humour, charm, and all the small-town sweetness romance readers crave.

Is Friendship Enough to Turn the Player Into a Believer in Love?

Falling in love with her best friend, River, wasn’t part of the plan.

This Changed after sharing an unexpected kiss with him, keeping her feelings under wraps became impossible.

Which now means, every glance, every touch, and every hint of his charm has her wishing for something more—something real. Too bad River doesn’t believe love is in the cards for him.

Convinced her feelings are too strong to ignore, she’s ready to take a leap, but persuading this commitment-shy player isn’t easy.

Helpful Community

Lucky for her, Winter Falls is no ordinary town. The residents have taken it upon themselves to play matchmaker, rallying behind her with all the enthusiasm of a close-knit community with zero respect for boundaries.

With the help of her meddling sisters, an army of hippie matchmakers, and her own endearingly awkward habit of blurting out innuendos, she just might convince River to give them a chance.

Review: Meet Not

Meet Not by D.E. Haggerty is a delightful friends-to-lovers romance set in the whimsical small town of Winter Falls.

The Romance is between Elizabeth and River, two long time friends who’ve been firmly in the friend zone for Years.

Until now. In this second book in the Winter Falls ~ Dempsey Sisters series, Haggerty once again brings her signature humour and warmth, creating a world that’s charmingly eccentric and brimming with lovable characters.

Style

Winter Falls itself shines as a character, with its residents’ gossiping, friendly meddling, and town-wide betting pools adding life and colour to the story.

The small-town setting, with all its quirks, feels essential to Haggerty’s storytelling, and doing a fantastic job of making Winter Falls a cozy yet lively backdrop that readers will be drawn to.

The townsfolk are the type to drive you mad in real life, but here, they add warmth and humour to the novel’s light hearted tone.

Romance

Elizabeth and River’s slow-burning friendship-to-romance arc feels believable, grounded in each character’s personal backstory and motivations.

Both Elizabeth and River have compelling histories that justify their hesitancy and the barriers they’ve built, and these are gradually revealed in a way that adds depth to their budding romance.

The “will they, won’t they” tension adds a dose of excitement, and although the friends-to-lovers trope can be predictable, Haggerty keeps it fresh with her charming writing and well-paced build up.

The plot itself has just enough structure to keep the story moving forward without overshadowing the central romance. Haggerty’s skill with open-door romance shines here, balancing the heart-fluttering moments and the chemistry between Elizabeth and River in a way that’s light hearted and fun.

Conclusion

Overall, Meet Not is a perfect pick for readers who enjoy a warm, funny, friends-to-lovers romance with a cozy small-town setting.

With D.E. Haggerty capturing the spirit of Winter Falls beautifully, making it a treat for fans of contemporary romance looking for a feel-good, heart warming read..

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