The Butterfly Recluse was one of my favorite reads this summer!

Lila is an introverted, smart heroine that readers will root for from the start. She’s built a quiet, comfortable life for herself that becomes threatened when Harvey comes into her life, causing her to question the secluded existence she once valued so much. Harvey is a rugged hero who brings the perfect balance of humor, charm, and conflict to the story. Lila and Harvey’s chemistry is great, and I enjoyed the tension and build of their relationship.

I loved the character development, especially for the main character. As the story progresses, we get to see why Lila keeps to herself. Her struggle to get past the heartbreak in her life and overcome her anxieties is very relatable. One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about Heckenkamp’s writing style is the way she makes me feel her characters’ emotions. The Butterfly Recluse certainly delivered on that!

Classified as a Christian Romance, I was pleased that Heckenkamp artfully worked in aspects of faith and Christianity without hitting her readers over the head with it. The faith aspect is a perfect touch that helps the reader understand the characters better without coming off as preachy.

Fans of Heckenkamp’s writing know that she is a master of suspense, and although this book was not classified as a suspense, I was thrilled to enjoy one of Heckenkamp’s nail-biting plot twists and action-packed climaxes at the end. I ended up reading this story late into the night because I just couldn’t put it down.

If you enjoy sweet romances with fully dimensional characters, a well-crafted storyline, and punchy ending, then add the Butterfly Recluse to your reading list!

* I received an ARC from the author. The thoughts expressed in this review are entirely my own.