"Nemesis" reads as a complete standalone, so those who have not yet picked up the first two books in the series will not feel lost at all by starting here. However, readers already familiar with the series may remember the female lead character, Liv Milani, as the former girlfriend/current close friend of book #1's male lead, Ben Addison. In the earlier books, Liv came across to me as very cool but sometimes prickly, especially after an incident that took place with the female lead character of book #2. Despite that, I always liked Liv and suspected that there was more to her than met the eye, so I was excited to get to know her better here in book #3.
As it turned out, Liv was very passionate but struggled with finding the right direction in which to channel all of that energy. While it seemed to her family and friends that she lacked follow through and simply did whatever struck her fancy on a given day, the truth was that Liv's "whims" over the years were just her way of trying to find the right path. After volunteering at her niece's daycare, she finally found her true calling as a teacher and, with some "encouragement" from her love interest, Will Langer, obtained the necessary certifications to take on the job. In addition to her passion, I enjoyed Liv's snarky remarks and the fact that she didn't take flak from anyone. She wasn't afraid to stand up for herself, but that tough attitude sometimes got her in trouble. She seemed to soften a bit by the end of the book, or at least was better about saying she was sorry when she went too far.
Will was also a very interesting lead character, particularly because of his strict upbringing in Texas. I completely understand why Liv's brother Tom would describe Will as intense (at the very least, he was a workaholic), but I was honestly impressed by how normal he seemed given his background. Generally speaking, however, Will was a good guy, and I didn't quite understand why Tom felt so strongly about Will not pursuing Liv, unless he had an issue with their age difference or he simply didn't want to have to share his best friend. Will certainly seemed to bring out the best in Liv by pushing her to follow through on things and articulate her needs and wants.
Overall, I loved "Nemesis" and highly recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance. I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series!
*ARC provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Nemesis"
She’ll bring him to his knees. It’s exactly where he wants to be.
Liv Milani knows she’s That Girl. Bold, cool, fiercely loyal—and easy to blow off. Liv is a pro at guarding her heart and not taking things seriously. She is a champion at ignoring Will Langer, her brother’s best friend and Liv’s personal nemesis. The broody jerk’s stony silence is the last thing she needs during a season of change, and now he’s sharing her house for the summer.
Will has spent years behind a stoic expression, longing to make Liv see just how incredible she is. He’d give anything to tell her that she’s his dream girl, but Liv is off-limits. Her brother made that clear long ago. Living with her is going to be a challenge, but Will knows how to control his feelings. Usually.
Suddenly, everything is shaken up, and not taking things seriously is impossible. That Girl is becoming a warrior with a new career calling. Liv and Will’s strong personalities ignite cold indifference into white-hot passion that burns bright even after the Nashville summer has cooled. Against all the rules, they’re falling hard for each other. But keeping secrets is dangerous, and Liv has demons to battle before she can tell her nemesis just how much he means to her.
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