A Good Book (Sunday Morning #3) by Jewel E. Ann

ABOUT THE BOOK

Gabriella Jacobson has one goal for her freshman year of college: Get Matthew Cory to fall in love with her.

Lucky for Gabby, her best friend, Ben, is attending the same college on a music scholarship. He is the perfect resource—girls love him, and he’s more experienced with relationships than her, since she’s never had a boyfriend.

When Gabby panics before her first date with Matt, she begs Ben to show her how to kiss. But Ben has a secret, one he’s been keeping from Gabby for years. He’s in love with her.

One kiss turns into two, leaving Gabby confused and scared that their friendship might not survive the unforeseen emotions. She avoids Ben until something unexpected changes his life forever, and he’s forced to drop out of school.

Gabby tries to contact him, but he won’t respond. And Matthew Cory, her sister’s ex-boyfriend and handsome law student, is ready to fill the void Ben left behind.

Now that Gabby has the man she thought she wanted, can she forget about the boy who kissed her twice?

MY REVIEW

I love this series! Jewel E. Ann has done it again with the charming Gabriella Jacobson. If you’ve been following the series, you know that each sister brings her own unique chaos to the table, but Gabby—oh, Gabby! She truly takes the cake as the favorite daughter, the naïve sister, and the clueless best friend. This story swept me away and kept me turning pages well into the night.

We dive into Gabby’s fairytale world, where her best friend Ben (who’s been by her side through thick and thin) stands in stark contrast to her dreamy-eyed visions of life with Matt. At first, I found myself rolling my eyes at Gabby’s infatuation with Matt—a guy who seemed all wrong for her. Yet, as the story unfolded, I could see the layers to him. What started as annoyance gradually transformed into an appreciation for the way he supported Gabby when she really needed it.

It was almost painful to watch Gabby chase after the wrong guy while her down-to-earth, funny, and loyal best friend Ben remained in the wings, silently pining for her. Talk about a classic case of unrequited love! Jewel E. Ann wrote their journey with such authenticity that I felt every moment of their heartache and joy. As tragedy struck and their world turned upside down, witnessing their growth was nothing short of beautiful.

Ms. Ann masterfully intertwines the themes of friends-to-lovers and unrequited love, creating a tapestry of emotions that’s messy yet captivating. She reminds us that love and life rarely follow a straight path, and sometimes, we find ourselves wandering through chaos, grasping for clarity.

If you’re looking for a story and a series that will tug at your heartstrings while also keeping you on your toes, you need to read this book. Just be prepared that once you start, it’ll be hard to put down.

Thank you to Ms. Ann for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

Sunday Morning Series

Sunday Morning (2024) – My review
The Apple Tree (2025) – My review
A Good Book (2025)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jewel E. Ann is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to write mind-bending love stories. She’s living her best life in Iowa with her husband, three boys, and a Goldendoodle.