anyway, i don’t understand or know how is it possible to love and obsess this much over fictional characters and a couple but i do. i guess it’s time to reread WoW for 7th time and ' Wait For It' in the process for the 5th time🫠 For two years, the man known as The Wall of Winnipeg couldn’t find it in him to tell her good morning or congratulate her on her birthday. Now? He’s asking for the unthinkable. This book was so adorable. I was smiling like an idiot from the beginning to the end and as much as I would like to say that I’m not an overemotional girl and can’t be flattered easily, I was feeling like Awwww throughout the whole book! This book might not be for everyone due to the slow burn which I really don’t mind in books like that, and if you don’t mind as well, you definitely need to give it a try! This book -even though it was really HUGE- got me so hooked. I couldn’t put it down. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Mariana Zapata and ALL her books. And when the audiobooks came out for each of her books, I totally fan-girled over Callie Dalton (the narrator from the original version). Callie Dalton could easily AND convincingly portray all the characters - Trevor, Zach, Vanessa, the neighbor lady and her kids, etc. I'd be so immersed in the story, I'd be oblivious to anything else.

I don’t want to say a word on the plot. Mainly because the “twist” in here drives the plot and I loved where it took the story and was glad I didn’t know beforehand. I've also listened to other audiobooks with Stephen Dexter and Emma Wilder and am normally a fan of both of them. In. Other. Books. Just not this one. Emma Wilder has a beautiful voice. But she doesn't sound like a 25 year old who grew up the way she did - with the family she has. She sounds much older - like a more mature wife who's plotting to off her cheating husband. I don't buy it! I can't seem to get passed that. The first non-YA romance I read was Listen to Me in June 2016, when I was 15, and Mariana Zapata was one of the first authors I heard about after, but I never got around reading her books. While I am not the biggest fan of smut and steamy reads, I do read it once in a while, but I can't complain that this had none of that smutty action. It's all towards the end, barely even there, and I couldn't be upset about it. I wanted nothing but that yearning between the two characters. Their chemistry was stronger when they were falling for each other. Don't get me wrong, the sex was still there just like any NA book, but even if it wasn't there, I would have loved this regardless. Give me that sexual tension that you can cut with a knife, physical touch, and care shown through actions and words instead of sex and we'll be good. Especially when he never says “Thank you”. Never. Not even when you put chocolate on his clean pillow. Or you delay your dreams only to be his servant.And the smile that came over the love of my life’s face made me grin like an idiot. The honesty, openness and genuine joy in Aiden’s expression still reached this part of me that hadn’t existed before him.

So if you like love-at-first-sight books or books where the heroine jumps into bed with the hero seconds after meeting him, then this book is not for you. Maybe you’re used to doing things by yourself, but don’t be an idiot.” He started off calmly, totally in control. “I didn’t know where you were. There’s crime here—don’t give me that face. I know there’s crime everywhere. We might not be doing this for the reasons most people do, but I made a vow, Van. And I promised you we would try to be friends. Friends don’t let friends wander around alone.” He pinned me with a glare. “You aren’t the only one who takes their promises seriously.”

Leaning in close to him again, I winked. “I’m taking your love of MILF porn to the grave with me, don’t worry.” I'm honestly so gushy about this book!! 'The Wall of Winnipeg and Me' is a book you do not wanna miss out on and I would highly recommend it! My dad used to beat the shit out of me because he could, once a week at least until I hit puberty. I’ve gotten into enough fights in my life; I’ll fight somebody if there’s a good reason, but not for a game.❞

Vanessa Mazur refuses to feel bad for quitting—she knows she’s doing the right thing. The thankless job of personal assistant to the top defensive end in the National Football Organization was always supposed to be temporary. She has plans for her life, and none of them include washing extra-large underwear one more day for a man who could never find it in him to tell her good morning, congratulate her on a job well done, or wish her a happy birthday—even when she was spending it working for him. Something I also love about Zapata's writing style (which others might not) is that she only gives the h's POV. We never get Aiden's POV. This time around, Aiden wants to up the ante. He faces deportation if he doesn't renew his contract soon, something that he doesn't plan to let happen. All he needs to secure his citizenship is a wife -- and we all know who he has in mind. And Stephen Dexter, again, is great in so many other books. I can almost believe his version of Aiden, but not Trevor's. He's honestly more convincing as Zach with the Texas accent. But he makes Trevor sound whiny and much much younger than Aiden, when he's supposed to be much older.

About ‘The Wall of Winnipeg and Me’

I know you think I wouldn’t care,” he said in that whisper voice that bled solemnness, “but I would. I do. We’re in this together.” to explain my rating, i did enjoy the book.. but will i remember it in a couple of months? probably not. BUT the writing is really good and, again, i don't know how mz did it, but it never felt boring to read aiden's and vanessa's story I know, Van.” His thumb massaged me again for all of about three seconds. “You know more about me than anyone else does.” i liked how their relationship evolved, it was the slowest slowburn but i didn’t really mind it to be honest. i don’t know how mariana zapata did it, but i knew exactly what aiden thought the entire time without needing his pov. he was supportive and so protective oh my god i need aiden graves in my life 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

This book was just so adorable!! I smiled so hard the entire time at Aiden's thoughtfulness and Vanessa's quirky ways. While this book may be long, it was perfect and I don't have any complains except that I wanted more! There wasn't even one detail that I found unrequired and I didn't feel bored for even a moment throughout the book.

‘The Wall of Winnipeg and Me’ excerpt

There were a few moments between them that left the biggest smile on my face. When Aiden showed up at a certain convention to support Vanessa, I had a perma-grin and happy tears! Both of these characters were completely fantastic. I can’t even tell you who I loved more. Sadness level: Low/moderate. It has an unrequited love feel, so I did get a little teary at times for that -- but no tissues needed. His parents left him alone, and then his grandparents died, and he retreated into himself even more! He stopped interacting might've convinced himself that what's the point of even trying to put effort into something when everything's going to end? His character is not emotionally explored in this book at all! You know, eating crow. As in admitting I erred. Trying to be humble because I made a mistake. Screwed up. Put my foot in my mouth. I get blue balls in my girls parts like a priest at a Playboy party if I don't get any smexy times by the 50% mark.