Review:
Reagan Murphy is proudly serving as the Maid of Honor at her best friend Kesler's wedding. Before moving to Charlotte five years ago, Reagan's life was upended from a traumatizing relationship. Reagan found comfort and stability in her new friend group. The last thing she was expecting is her ex to show up as the Best Man. Donavan McLeod blew up Reagan's life, now she has to act like everything is fine between them so they don't ruin Kez's wedding. Furthermore, Van wants a chance to redeem himself. Reagan reluctantly gives Van a chance to earn her trust back when they are forced to be together for a week in the Cayman Islands for Kez's honeymoon.
Earning It is a cute and steamy lovers to enemies back to lovers romance, perfect for a beach read. I immediately clicked with Reagan's character as a woman scorned. She is strong, fierce and not about to let romance burn her again. I don't blame her at all for how she acted when confronted with the person from her past that she believed lied to her and used her. The first half of the story took place on Kez's wedding day as they prepare for the wedding and Reagan is confronted with Van's presence. This did feel like it dragged on a little. I do wish we had some full chapters from Reagan and Van's past together instead of just a few short flashback scenes, I think this would have brought more perspective and made the beginning feel more on pace. The second part of the story took place in the Caymans. I could feel the sun's rays and the steam that the group brought. Van and Rae's antics brought the heat the entire time. I had no trouble with Rae making Van earn her trust back, but I do wish she had heard him out earlier.