As you saw from the previous post, I was fortunate enough to take part in the cover re-reveal for this book. I love getting to know an author through their older books, and this is no exception.
“Over the Fence” by Melanie Moreland is a contemporary romance that explores how two people can learn to trust each other when they haven’t experienced a lot of trust themselves. Nat has deep secrets that have caused him to live a solitary life. Kourtney is trying to make a life for herself away from her family. When she moves next door to Nat, it opens both of their eyes to possibilities that they couldn’t have previously imagined.
You know me, and I will repeat it every time, I don’t like giving away plot; there is just too much that is best to experience as a reader. Suffice to say that romance can sometimes be sappy or unrealistic. “Over the Fence” is neither of those. It is very real, the characters are flawed, which makes them human (no haunted billionaire here!)
My only complaint is that I wanted a more satisfying resolution to Kourtney’s family conflict. Something that had shaped her so much deserved a little more…karma. I liked how Nat’s wrapped up, however.
The author also uses a clever epilogue to put the finishing touches on Kourtney and Nat’s story. This was a very satisfying read, and I am fortunate to have found this author. I highly recommend it. The book is available on Kindle Unlimited – you can follow the links in the Cover Re-Reveal post.
Following is my Goodreads review:
I
love a different approach to romance, and this book has that. Nat and Kourtney
do not meet cute as much as they meet unique, over a shared fence. Because they
get to know each other without getting caught up in appearances, they obtain true
understanding of each other, which leads to recognition of kindred spirits.
There is just enough conflict to make the plot interesting without being
overly-dramatic (although I would have liked a more satisfying resolution with
Kourtney’s family). But the story between the two grows slowly, allowing the
reader to share the growth of feelings. Bonus points for the clever Epilogue
that puts the finishing touches on the story. This was definitely a 5-star
read, and I know I will be re-reading it in the future. I received a digital
copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
