I'm sad I didn't love this. I really enjoyed Eric and Bri...but I don't feel like I got to be in Bri's head as much as Eric's, so I didn't get to know her that well. I love the childhood best friend trope AND some slow-burn romance, but this was a little too slow and repetitive for me honestly. And cheesy. I know this book takes place in the south and is about a pastor's son but there were definitely more religious references than the first book too. Soooo yeah I don't know which I liked better but they were both good enough to make me happy I read them. I love the town of Lewis Creek and would totally read more companions.