For her, it was love at first sight. For him, love wasn’t an option.

Twenty years ago, Gracie Cartwright became the first prom queen in the history of Pecan Orchard High School to be stood up. Now, she’s on a mission to plan the ultimate high school reunion and get the prom night she always envisioned. All she has to do is find the perfect date. But after going on thirty-five blind dates, she’s losing hope that she’ll find Mr. Right–or at least Mr. Right Now. Then Brooks Hamilton, the man she knew she was meant to marry, walks into her spa for a facial massage. Too bad she’s never forgiven him for standing her up at prom all those years ago. If that isn’t enough, she finds out he’s dating her nemesis and he’s a divorce lawyer who doesn’t believe in marriage. And what’s worse is, he doesn’t recognize her.

However, when Brooks’s estranged father falls ill, the pair are thrown together and sparks fly when the old friends butt heads about almost everything. But despite the tension, it doesn’t take long for Brooks to recognize that maybe he made a huge mistake letting Gracie go all those years ago. But is it enough for him to let his guard down and admit he was wrong about relationships and give Gracie the prom night she always dreamed of? Or will they miss out on the love that’s been right in front of their faces the entire time?

Jennifer Peel is my go-to, feel-good author. I’d just finished reading some great but intense books (hoarding; death of a child; suicide) and needed a sweet read with a good kissing scene. Peel has never disappointed before and she didn’t this time either.

Here’s the thing about her books — she often includes some of my least-favorite plot issues and character traits, but there’s just something about her writing style that keeps engaged and coming back. The same is true for Facial Recognition. There were a couple of times when I wanted to smack a character 🙂 but overall, I couldn’t wait to read what happened next! I also love that Peel doesn’t end at the confession of true love; she always gives another chapter or two of feel-good romance.

Rated PG. Get your copy here!