Don't Fall in Love With Me by Paige Toon

I’ve read a couple of Paige Toon’s books before and really enjoyed them, so I was looking forward to this one — and it didn’t disappoint. Paige writes a love story so well, and her characters always feel believable, which, alongside the beautiful French settings, makes for an excellent read. I flew through it in two days.

 Grace has loved Jackson since she was a child, but they’ve always stayed firmly in best‑friends’ territory, even though it often felt like they were on the edge of something more. When they meet again in France and Jackson is newly single, Grace can’t help thinking this might finally be their moment. So, when her old friend Étienne suggests they make Jackson jealous, she’s happy to play along — until things start to get confusing. Where does her heart really lie, and why does Étienne seem to have such a problem with Jackson and his family?

I really enjoyed watching Grace navigate the pull between her long‑held feelings for Jackson and the newer, more complicated feelings that start to grow towards Étienne. Paige Toon handles that emotional tangle so gently and convincingly, and the beautiful French setting adds such charm to the whole story. It’s another lovely, heartfelt read from Paige Toon, and one I was completely absorbed in.

 

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