Title: A Brush with Love
Author: Mazey Eddings
First published March 1, 2022
324 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781250805980 (ISBN10: 1250805988)
Rating: 3.73
Overview
Jane is a driven artist, trying to make a name for herself in the competitive New York City art scene. But when she meets Jack, a charming and talented photographer, she can’t help but feel drawn to him.
Despite the attraction, Jane is determined to keep her focus on her career and not let anything distract her. Jack, on the other hand, is ready for love and wants nothing more than to sweep Jane off her feet.
As they spend more time together, Jane starts to realize that she might have to choose between her art and her heart. Will she be able to let go of her fears and take a chance on love, or will she let her carefully crafted life fall apart?
With witty banter and heartwarming moments, A Brush with Love is a story about the power of love and the struggle to find balance in life.
About the Author
Meet Mazey Eddings: an author, dentist, and devoted mom to her feline companions, Yaya and Zadie. When she’s not curled up under a cozy weighted blanket with a romance novel, she’s asking her boyfriend to bring her snacks.
Mazey is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and creating love stories that resonate with all readers. Originally from Ohio and North Carolina, she has now made Philadelphia her home.
Look out for Mazey’s debut novel, soon to be released by St. Martin’s Press.
Editoral Review
A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings is a captivating addition to the romance genre. Published on March 1, 2022, Eddings’s latest work takes readers on a colorful journey through the life of Mira, a young artist living in New York City.
Eddings, with her meticulous attention to detail and engaging writing style, has once again delivered a heartwarming and emotional read that will leave readers feeling hopeful. The novel opens with Mira struggling to find her creative inspiration after a difficult breakup.
With the help of her supportive friends, Mira discovers new depths to her art and herself, while also navigating the ups and downs of love. Along the way, she meets Gabriel, her handsome landlord who challenges her romantic ideals, and Nathaniel, a successful art dealer who offers her a potential opportunity of a lifetime.
Eddings seamlessly weaves in themes of family, friendship, love, and career aspirations into the storyline, making the characters’ struggles incredibly relatable. Readers will find themselves rooting for Mira as she pushes herself to overcome her fears and follow her dreams.
One of the key strengths of A Brush with Love is Eddings’s ability to create characters that feel incredibly real. Mira and her friends are fully fleshed out, with rich backstories that add significant depth to the novel.
The author also paints an idyllic picture of New York City, using vivid imagery to bring the setting to life and make it feel like a character in itself. The novel’s pacing is also well executed.
The story moves at just the right speed to keep readers engaged, with Eddings ensuring that each scene adds to the overall narrative. Despite the slower pace at the beginning of the novel, Eddings does not sacrifice character development, and readers will quickly become emotionally invested in the journey of each character.
It is noteworthy that this novel stands out as a refreshing take on traditional romance. Eddings avoids cliches and instead focuses on themes of self-discovery, ambition, and personal growth.
Mira’s choice between two romantic interests becomes secondary to her own journey, which is a rare and refreshing change in the genre. This novel is not without its flaws, however.
At times, the dialogue feels a bit contrived and formulaic which takes away from the overall authenticity of the novel. Additionally, some readers may feel that certain storylines wrap up too quickly, leaving them wanting more.
Despite its minor flaws, A Brush with Love is an admirable addition to the romance genre that provides readers with an insightful look into the complexities of love, art, and personal growth. Eddings’s writing style and attention to detail ensure that readers will enjoy this novel from beginning to end.
For those who enjoy romance novels that go beyond cliches, A Brush with Love is the perfect read. It is also a great pick for anyone looking for a light read that provides valuable lessons about personal growth and pursuing one’s dreams.
Overall, I would give this novel a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
