Resisting My Rugged Enemy by Sophie-Leigh Robbins: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

The Book

He’s the kind of trouble I’ve always avoided. Too bad trouble looks so good in hiking boots and flannel.

Reese

The best part about living in Maplewood Springs is my job at the local Visitor Center and Museum, where I get to nerd out about our small town’s history, rave about local hiking trails, and make sure every tourist leaves with a hand-carved bear souvenir. Honestly, it’s a dream gig—except when Sawyer strolls in with his muddy boots.

Sure, he’s got that rugged mountain man charm, but he also has this irritating habit of touching every exhibit, even though there’s a big “Do Not Touch” sign practically screaming at him. It’s like he’s on a mission to drive me crazy.

But then, he asks me to tutor him in history. Apparently, he needs to pass an exam to get his ranger certification. And guess who the biggest history nerd in town is? Yeah, that would be me.

I’m stuck with him now, pretending I’m okay with helping him study while trying not to strangle him. But the more time I spend with Sawyer, the more I start to see there’s more to him than his tough exterior.

Maybe, just maybe, tutoring him isn’t the worst thing that’s ever happened to me…

Resisting My Rugged Enemy is a sweet romcom set in the small town of Maplewood Springs, Montana, featuring a rugged mountain man and the sassy girl he falls for. This novella is the perfect lighthearted romance and can be read in a couple of hours. It has no explicit content but does have all the chemistry and humor you’re looking for in a closed-door romcom!

Perfect if you love:

Small towns & cozy settings

Funny banter and slow-burn romances

Enemies to Lovers

Rugged mountain men with a heart of gold

Lots of feel-good humor, sizzling chemistry, and a guaranteed closed-door HEA

The Author

USA Today Bestselling Author Sophie-Leigh Robbins writes feel-good, laugh-out-loud romantic comedies with relatable protagonists, hilarious banter, and heartwarming HEA's, all with a dash of zany side characters.

When she’s not busy creating your next book boyfriend, she loves to read, sew, catch up with friends, travel, and eat lots of cookies (please don’t tell her kids).

Join her newsletter at www.sophieleighrobbins.com to stay updated and receive a free short story!

Book Review

Enemies to lovers + a rugged mountain man!? Yes, please! Right away, Reese and Sawyer drew me in with the banter! While Reese might consider him her sworn enemy, he certainly doesn't see it that way... and when she agrees to help him study local history to help him get his ranger certification, it doesn't take long for her to start seeing him in a different light as well. I loved the dynamic between these two... it was sweet and fun and just kept me smiling throughout. Like Reese, I'm not an outdoorsy person, but this story will make even the least outdoorsy among us want to head out into the fresh air... even if only to curl up with this story anyway! This is a super quick read, easily read in just a sitting or two, but didn't feel rushed or incomplete at all. It was just the perfect quick read for the busy summer days! 

Resisting My Rugged Enemy is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. 


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