Sparks still sizzle between Macon and Delilah, only this heat feels alarmingly like unwanted attraction. But Delilah is desperate to keep her weak-hearted mother from learning of her sister’s theft. So she proposes a deal: she’ll pay off the debt by being Macon’s personal chef and assistant. THIS! This is why I love reading and this is what has been missing for me lately. The feeling of excitement, being unable to put the book down just to go pee. Yeah, I'm going there people. DEAR ENEMY is a flawlessly executed enemies-to-lovers romance that follows a sassy heroine and a brooding hero with lots of humor, emotions and a pinch of angst to keep it interesting. Among a bouquet of perfect roses, Delilah is much like her namesake flower—unexpectedly vivid and complex—making you realize that roses are boring in comparison.

When Macon looks at me, it’s as if I’m the only thought in his mind. It’s always been that way, only now, instead of seeing resentment and irritation in his eyes, I see genuine pleasure.OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes, but mild The h’s sister calls and then shows up towards the end and causes some drama for the couple. Then there is that aspect of the story line that Sam is Macon ex girlfriend which is something that I really dislike. It is purely subjective thing and I wouldn't say that will impact any other reader and it didn't made this book any less. Is just something that I don't care about. Besides that characters didn't really stood out. Das Buch wird abwechselnd aus Delilah´s und Macon´s Sicht erzählt, was ich bei New Adult Romanen immer gerne mag, da man die Handlungen und Gedanken unserer Protagonisten so besser verstehen und nachvollziehen kann. Trotz des Tropes "Enemies to Lovers" mochte ich unsere beiden Protagonisten gleich gern, da Macon nicht unbedingt der typische Badboy bzw. das stereotypische Arschloch ist, was man bei einer solchen Geschichte vielleicht erwarten würde. Absolut gehasst habe ich allerdings Delilah´s Schwester Sam. Selten einen so unsympathischen Charakter gelesen.

Then there was his “closest friend” that lived with him and slept with Sam. I was sure that meant nothing happened between those two. I was hoping for some limits at least between them, but then the hero started thinking about how Sam was his "type" and how he used to be attracted to her: The women I hook up with are happy to take attention away from me and keep the spotlight on themselves. Hell, my “type” started with Sam. But the truth is, I haven’t been attracted to her in a long time. And even then, it’d been a mild interest at best. i loved both Delilah (h) and Macon (H) but i loved Macon waaay more. i never really connected with Delilah and i have no idea why that is. i don't know how to explain it but Macon just had that oomph that Delilah didn't have. and, im always gonna praise this but MACON AIN'T A MAN HO. thank you jesus. In the beginning I was super excited and thought “wow this is going to be one of my new favorites”. This is a sad day. I was so excited for this book, cause I loved Managed and Outmatched by Samantha Young and Miss Callihan.

Overall, Dear Enemy had potential, but I clearly missed it. I still want to read this author's other work, and I hope they make up for this one. I’m going to love you, Macon Saint. So long and so hard you’re not going to remember what it feels like to be without love.” Her blatant disdain and attitude is such a relief. It is fresh air. I need to breathe it in deep or suffocate. Or maybe it’s just the devil you know.

Macon was the perfect hero - growing up he was a real jerk to Delilah but there are just enough hints to give the reader an inkling that this isn't just pure malice, that there is something cooking we aren't privy to yet. Over the course of the story I fell in love with Macon's kindness, his thoughts about Delilah and how he opened up to her about his childhood and youth. Now as much as I enjoyed reading it...I wasn't blown away by it. For some reason, I just couldn't fully connect with the story or the characters and I even found myself skimming every now and then. It was all just a bit too slow for my liking...i couldn't help it ok?? there were just so many cute moments here that i couldn't stop reading ugh. and the fact that the MCs have known each other since childhood and were always enemies, and 10 years later the H is now a famous actor and the h has to work for him as an assistant/chef to repay her sister's debts to the H? Delilah’s sister has stolen a valuable heirloom from Macon, now a rising Hollywood star, and he intends to collect his due. One problem: Sam has skipped town. Then the heroine with all her thoughts: But Sam is right; she hung out with him all the time. Despite what Macon said about them not truly liking each other, they were partners in crime for their entire childhoods. The first and only time she thought this (and it only happened after she gave him a hand job): He was Sam’s boyfriend for so long. What am I doing even thinking of taking up with Macon? It violates sister code. Ex-boyfriends are definitely off limits. Especially Macon. I was the third wheel in their relationship; most of the time, I was their enemy, the outlier in their united front of all things anti-Delilah.