Book: Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan
Reviewed by Maggie Hayes
Rating: 4.5/5
Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)
I really enjoyed Baylor and Macklin's small-town childhood crush romance.
My heart went out to Baylor. Any time you lose a long-term relationship, you mourn either the relationship itself or what you expected it to be. Five years is a long time to invest in a future with another person, and it was super relatable that she would be gun-shy about jumping into anything in the aftermath of her breakup. I love that, despite her struggles to trust in words, she is still open to giving Macklin a chance.
Macklin is ten toes down for Baylor. He has yearned for her for more than a decade, believing that he lost his chance with her. I am obsessed with his pursuit of her; he makes sure he is always in her orbit, but he doesn't push her to move any faster than she wants. He is so freaking respectful in the streets, with a dirty mouth in the sheets. I melt for this man, and I don't know how Baylor managed to hold out as long as she did.
The chemistry between Baylor and Macklin is off the charts. They have a foundation of friendship and enough sexual tension to choke a horse—the perfect blend for a healthy relationship. I really love that they share visions of the same future. It's all a recipe for the forever kind of love they both crave.
Another fantastic entry in the Moran Sisters series, though I've come to expect that from Kaylee Ryan. I can't wait to see which sister will find love next.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC.