The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson | Review
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book.
Book Details
The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson Published by Thomas Nelson on 11/10/2020
Genres: Fiction, Clean Romance, Contempoary Romance, Humorous, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 336
Bestselling author Melissa Ferguson’s latest rom-com proves that good fences make good neighbors—and that sometimes love and hate share a backyard.
Bree Leake doesn’t want to be tied down. She’s had more jobs than she can count, and she plans to move as soon as the curtains fall on her less-than-minor stage role at The Barter—the oldest live performance theater in the US. But just when it’s time to move on again, Bree’s parents make her an offer: hold steady for a full year, and they will give her the one thing she's always wanted—her grandmother’s house. Her dreams are coming true . . . until life at the theater throws her some curveballs.
And then there’s Chip McBride—her handsome and infuriating next-door neighbor.
Chip just might be the only person whose stubborn streak can match Bree’s. She would move heaven and earth to have him off her cul-de-sac and out of her life, but according to the bargain she’s struck, she cannot move out of her house and away from the man who’s making her life miserable. So begins Bree’s obsessive new mission: to drive Chip out of the neighborhood—and fast.Bree isn't the only one who’s a tad competitive, and Chip is more than willing to fight fire with fire. But as their pranks escalate, the line between love and hate starts to blur—and their heated rivalry threatens to take a hilarious, heartwarming, and romantic new turn.
A sweet romantic comedy that can be read as a standalone.
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My thoughts on The Cul-de-Sac War
I enjoyed this delightful romp by best-selling author Melissa Ferguson. Her writing style suited me well, and her character dialogue was spot-on.
Bree and Chip have to be two of the most stubborn characters with a penchant for winning at all costs. Although, this seems to just come out in their dealings with each other. The rest of the world gets their very best as easy-going, helpful friends and neighbors. The sparks fly from the very first moment they meet.
I have to mention Russell. I am a sucker for a great dog character, and wow, does Russell ever fill that role. He is absolutely adorable in his devotion to Bree… and Slim Jims.
The story itself was face-paced, hilarious, and touching. The cast played well off of each other and endeared themselves to me quite a bit. Even the mismatched early dates were incredibly likable.
Poor Bree can not settle into a career and somehow ended up as a local historical theater production bit player. All she is sure of is that she wants full possession of her late grandmother’s home, not just a third. When her parents offer her their third if she can stick to the same job for one year, her competitive nature is set loose. Unfortunately, the theater is changing direction, and she may be out unless she can learn to sing and tap dance in a few short weeks. Hilarity ensues!
While all this is taking place, her conflict with her new next-door neighbor, Chip, is escalating into a full-fledged war. Their antics are over-the-top and so fun to watch play out.
If a story such as this one is not going to be made into a series, I very much love a good wrap-up epilogue. Melissa Ferguson includes a lovely one to tie the book up with a beautiful Happily-ever-after bow.
The Cul-de-Sac War makes a perfect read for the beach or snuggled up by a fire. I highly recommend it to all fans of Romantic Comedies and especially readers who enjoy a good enemies-to-lovers trope.
I received an advanced reader copy of the book via NetGalley. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Melissa Ferguson
Melissa Ferguson lives in Bristol, Tennessee, where she enjoys chasing her children and writing romantic comedies full of humor and heart.
Her favorite hobby is taking friends and acquaintances and turning them into characters in her books without their knowledge. She is confident you should read all her novels, starting with this one.
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Nice review Gina. I read this one last year and really enjoyed it. Russell stole the show for me. I loved how stubborn Bree and Chip were and yet were still able to move past it.