I quit life. Or at least my new job. My new, fancy, head chef position at one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the city is not turning out like I’d hoped. I’m a mess. Totally out of my element and underqualified, I’ve been thrown into a fiery kitchen and I’m not sure I can handle the heat. On top of that, my personal life is falling apart. And to make matters worse, my best friend’s brother … friend’s brother keeps popping up at all my worst moments to save the day.
I’ve never claimed to have it together, but I certainly don’t need a man to rescue me every time I get my heel stuck in a sewer grate. Except that’s what keeps happening.
Vann Delane is pushy and stuck up and thinks he knows everything there is to know about everything. And for whatever reason, he keeps saving me.
Not that he’s happy about it. He’s made it clear what he thinks about my money and dream job and the designer shoes he saved last weekend. He’s not impressed with me and my penchant for disaster.
I’ve decided to stay away from him. I’ve got too many other fires to put out to worry about the something between us that doesn’t have a name.
So, he can give his knight in shining armor kindness to someone else. And he can save those intense glances and butterfly-inducing smiles for the nice girl he’s looking for. And he can deny it all he wants, but I know he likes me.
He says I drive him crazy. But I know there’s something about me that he can’t deny.
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4.5 Stars.
I had been waiting along time for Vann’s book, as I loved him as soon as he made an appearance in book one. Dillon has been growing on me with each book and I didn’t realise her story was going to rip me apart as much as it did. She had a troubled teen life, and from that it has shaped her adulthood and made her more aware of her surroundings. As a couple, after Killian and Vera, these two could me my next favourite, but it is so hard to pick, as each and every one of them has moved me to cherish them all.
Vann is the big brother to Vera, and he is very protective and supportive of everything she does. When he meets Dillon they are indifferent to each other but over time he has the same feelings but it is definitely nothing brotherly about them either. They became friends with each interaction they have, and by the end, they were each others everything. For Dillon, she was just trying to survive from day to day as sometimes it was overwhelming. Not just becoming Executive Chef at Bianca, her brothers restaurant, but also navigating her entire life. Vann has a way to make you trust him and feel at ease, and did this for Dillon even before they became solid friends. Then one night they took it to a whole new level and from there, even though it gets complicated for Dillon, their time spent together develops into something special. I am sad for two reasons, one that she never confided in Ezra on that night six years prior because I think he would be another milestone for her to achieve and move past it, and he would be one more person she could completely trust being her brother. Vann was exceptional in the way he handled looking after Dillon when she broke down, it only made me love him more. Secondly, I am sad that this is the end of the series. I have a massive book hangover with this gang, one that will compel me to come back and do a read of this series in the future.
This was my absolute favorite in the series! Dillon was so awesome. Her strength and resilience was so inspiring. Vann appeared to be a grump, but in reality he was a sweetheart that lifted Dillon up and helped her to see how great she was. I’m sad to see them go and I hope to see the whole gang again when we get Will’s story!
I have been waiting forever for this book, and Rachel did not disappoint!
What a great way to end this FABULOUS series!
I’ll admit, I almost gave this 4 stars. I found a lot of Dillion’s internal dialogue about her fears kind of annoying. It’s a bit repetitive and I found myself skimming many a paragraph.
I was a bit disappointed that there was no chapters from Vann’s perspective. It’s completely told in Dillion’s first person narrative. But by the end, I totally understand why it was written that way.
The way that Ms. Higginson wrote about and handled Dillion’s past was excellent. I don’t want to give away any spoilers (though I think it’s easy to guess what happened to her from the very beginning), but it’s an extremely sensitive subject especially in today’s world and I think it’s handled wonderfully and sensitively. It’s why I decided to give the book 5 stars.
And omg I LOVE VANN! I think he’s my favorite RH hero to date! (Though I do have a big soft spot for Killian.)
I highly recommend reading this series in order. While the individual romances are unique to each book, the friendships and working relationships overlap so much I think each book is enhanced by reading them all in order
Another gem from Rachel Higginson! I just love The Opposites Attract series. This is fourth book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone. I suggest reading the previous three before. This story is about Dillon. She takes the new position of head Chef at her brother’s dying restaurant Bianca. She doesn’t think she can do it. But then she talks to her friend brother Vann and his doubtful comments fuel a fire that makes her wants to prove anyone that doubts her wrong. She thinks she hates Vann. But as time goes on their relationship goes from strangers to annoyed with each other to friends to the most real relationship either has ever experienced. Dillon is dealing with a traumatic experience from six years before that she hasn’t told anyone about. Vann is the perfect man to show her that she can love and trust again. Actually maybe for the first time ever. He also shows her that she can turn around her brother’s restaurant and she can be the Chef she wants to be. I can’t express how much I loved this story. It dealt with real issues that are sensitive, traumatic but so important to be addressed. I loved the push and pull between Vann and Dillon. Talk about hot! And I swooned so hard for the emotional connection between them. This book left me with such a warm feeling and I would totally read it all over again to experience it again. I also enjoyed the appearances of my favorite characters from the previous books. I can’t suggest this book enough. This is a must read for everyone. This book is a romance but it’s so much more. It’s also about believing in yourself. It’s about putting people in your corner that support you. It’s about not letting the demons from the past control your future. Go read it now!
I fell in love with Rachel’s writing and characters a couple years ago after picking up The Opposite of You. I’ve been devouring her new releases ever since. The Opposites Attract series is one of my top series, so I was so excited to finally get Dillon’s story. The Something About Her absolutely exceeded my expectations. There’s just so much good here and I’ll try to talk about it without giving too much away.
I’ve been anxious to get Dillon’s story for awhile now. I was so happy to learn this book would be hers. The Something About Her opens with Dillon learning she would be taking over her brother’s (Ezra of The Difference Between Us fame) failing restaurant. It was easy to relate to her excitement and nervousness over this opportunity. She has something to prove and does a damn good job of it, honestly. It was so easy to root for her. Vann was an unlikely ally, but ended up being that and more. I loved how he encouraged her and pushed her. He was adorable and swoony and the growing attraction between them gave me life.
Rachel gives good slow burn, so things developed pretty slowly between Dillon and Vann, giving them a chance to really get to know each other. (Well, with the exception of that one night…) I absolutely adored these two. It was impossible not to read this book without a big, cheesy grin on my face. The Something About Her wasn’t all fun and swoony though. It definitely hit on some issues, but did it in a way that it wasn’t overly heavy. Dillon’s journey and growth was wonderful and inspiring, especially once you learn more about her past. There was real pain there, but I loved that she found a way to turn it into something positive eventually.
The Something About Her did SO MANY THINGS to my heart. Not only with Dillon and Vann and their story, but also with the appearances by my faves from earlier in the series. Ahhhhh these characters. As sad as I am to see the Opposites Attract series end, I love how everything wrapped up. I don’t want to give these characters up, but hey that’s what rereads are for right? I’m super excited to see what Rachel gives us next.
Favorite Quotes:
“I don’t know what it is yet, but it’s enough that I know this isn’t The End. This is just the beginning.”
“I had to live for something. I needed a purpose. And I found it cooking.”
“Woman, you are some kind of magic.”
And then I was falling. Falling over the edge of sensation and feeling. Falling in love with him deeper and deeper and deeper. And falling right into his safe and wonderful arms.
This was my first time reading something but the author but I seriously loved this story.
Dillion is being promoted to head chef of a restaurant she’s always wanted.
Vann is the brother of one of her best friends and the owner of a bike store near her old restaurant.
These two have an interesting connection from the start. Vann is a jerk but helpful jerk.
‘Poor Vera, she didn’t even know her brother was the devil.’
He manages to rescue her in the most unusual circumstances. It’s like fate is knocking.
The first time they start flirting is over the phone and it makes you want to swoon.
Crazy blind dates, insubordinate staff and wedding shenanigans give this novel a more natural feel. It’s a breeze to read and wish for the HEA!
**********3.5 Star Review********
I have loved this series from book one and was so excited to get Dillon’s story and was geeked that she was paid with Vann! There was probably a scream and so weird happy dance at the new 😉
One of my favorite aspect of this whole series the culinary scene that is so vibrating described in this series. I swear I drool while reading each book. in Something about Her, Dillion passion for cooking is what saved her and it was fun to read about her cooking journey and love of food. I love how the women in this series eat and make no excuses for eating and enjoying good food, it’s so refreshing to see.
Dillon was a girl that was broken from life and dealing with demons from her past. Insecurity was ruling her life and was preventing her from achieving her dream. The people in her life, treated her like a china doll, easily broken at the first sign of trouble. This lead to a lot of self-doubt and unbelief in herself. Then Vann walks into her life and challenges everything she believes and gives her the ability to see that she isn’t easily breakable, but strong capable women that can take over the cooking world.
Dillon and Vann together were so stinking cute and their chemistry was off the charts. I think I wore a big cheesy grin every time they interacted. I loved on Vann’s character wouldn’t let Dillon scare him off. His action told that Dillon’s past and messiness didn’t scare him, but he accepted and loved all parts of her and was ready to take the journey with Dillon no matter where it led. A real swoon-worthy hero
The only thing i wanted more was seeing their relationship developed. We were told they talked and it made them developed a deep bond, but I wanted to see that played out, then just be told about it. I felt this book could have had real depth to the story and characters that allowed for some great emotional bonding, but instead, we just skimmed the surface of these two amazing characters.
Overall a great read that will have you smiling from beginning to end!
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Here we are… finally; we get Dillon and Vann’s story. This story was very much needed. Dillon is at this pivotal point in her life. She’s feeling lost. However lost she may be feeling, she does have a passion. She has a dream. Her brother gives her an opportunity she’s only dreamt of and a much needed chance. Now Vann, he’s Dillon’s opposite… it is in the Opposite Attract series. Vann is… well, Vann is difficult. He’s a total health nut and keeps her on her toes. They were a really fun and dynamic together.
I really enjoyed Vann and Dillon’s. They were steamy and sweet. There was a bit of drama but we are talking about a love story here. Rachel Higginson gave us a perfect ending to such a fun series. The cover on The Something About Her made me have to read this story. It’s a lighter, fun read. I think my favorite thing that Rachel did here is by making Dillon a real woman with flaws and insecurities.
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
Alright, I first met Dillon in Wyatt’s book (for some reason I haven’t read Ezra’s book yet?) however, Dillon is Ezra’s half sister (same dads, different moms.) Dillon is beautiful, likes to have fun, and is a great chef but underneath that “nice girl” exterior is someone with a boatload of insecurity, a major identity crisis, and a secret from her past that haunts her.
When Ezra gifts her Bianca, his failing French restaurant, with the hopes that she’s exactly the new life the restaurant needs, her first response is “no.” With some prodding and encouragement from her friends and a strange anti-endorsement from a near stranger (Vera’s cycle shop owning brother, Vann) she decides to give it a try. Bringing a restaurant back from the red is hard, however, and when life keeps throwing Vann in her path he becomes a welcome distraction and sounding board. Dillon seems to be making baby steps forward, with a few hiccups along the way, until her past hits her smack in the face. Can she finally put the past behind with Vann’s help and become the version of herself she’s always wanted to be?
I really liked Dillon’s character and although Vann took some warming up to, I really liked the two of them together. I just love this group of friends Rachel has created with this series, they are all fabulous couples so anytime the group was together my heart gave a little squeeze 🙂 Dillon is shouldering a secret that unfortunately many women carry and the discussion that followed is one that was heartbreak-ingly real, yet important.
So, why no 5 stars? I’m a dialogue person and as much as I loved Dillon she had an insane amount of internal dialogue going on and it got a little repetitive for me. I also got a little bored with the sexy parts and skimmed them some, not that I didn’t think they had good chemistry, they did, but the one scene I wanted to read happened in a drunken haze.
I truly adore this series and am excited there will be a spin off!
I have loved Rachel Higginson’s Opposites Attract series from the first book as I could not get enough of the spitfire banter and fiery attraction between her heroes and heroines in each respective novel. In particular after reading The Problem with Him, I was hoping we would get Dillon’s book as she seemed to have a story that needed to be told. And honestly after reading this I was blown away. I loved her and Vann together and their chemistry and spirited back and forth exchanges. Their love story was filled with humor, swoony knee-weakening moments and emotional gut punches. This was a fantastic finale to an amazing series!
Without giving away any spoilers, The Something About Her begins when Dillon Baptiste is poised to start a new adventure in her life as the new Executive Chef at her brother’s failing restaurant. With all the pressure of the world on her shoulders and faced with her own doubts and insecurities, she finds herself crossing paths with her bestfriend’s brother, (and complete opposite), Vann Delane, and in the process becomes the unwelcome recipient of his Knight and Shining Armor ways. But as they spend more time with one another, they find that they have more in common than they initially thought and may not be so different after all.
Gah!! This novel was filled to the brim with the delicious chemistry we have come to expect from this author. Vann and Dillon’s romance was honestly a slow-burn cauldron of goodness. It was a mixture of undeniable attraction, fun banter and an unexpected friendship that turned into something more. I especially loved this story as it was raw, visceral and painful at times and yet filled with moments that just made my heart melt with a million sighs.
Overall, Dillon was the epitome of a person living a broken life, not fully whole nor knowing who she really was inside as she forced herself to play a part for those around her. But along comes Vann and in his honest and forthright manner, he becomes the sanctuary she has always needed to finally breathe, feel safe and come into her own. He handled her as the prize she was and with the strength and courage he knew she had in her heart. I truly was swept away by this story, the familiar cast of characters and Vann and Dillon’s love! I look forward to seeing more of Will English and his story in the future. Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula
I adore Rachel’s words and so enjoyed getting lost in this book! I liked how this book was so different from anything else I’ve read lately! I know nothing about chefs apart from a cooking show here and there. So it was fun feeling like you were in this world. Dillon has an interesting past that has made her into a chameleon. I enjoyed the way Rachel lets the reader know what demons her past has that she still fights. And I ADORED the strong, caring woman she is! She might not realize it, but she’s spectacular. She has a great group of friends but felt like something was missing. As she and Vann get to know each other, the less he annoys her and he gets under her skin. I liked that he was different and I LOVED the way he was with Dillon. He got her and he was her champion. I loved watching her come out of her shell and really figure out who she was! While this is the last book in the series, I hadn’t read any of the others yet (even though I have bought all of them) and I didn’t feel lost. Rachel allowed me to get to know these characters and while I knew I had missed the intimate details of the others, I was able to keep up and enjoy this book. HOWEVER, I’m looking forward to starting with the first book in this series! If you’re ready for a fresh, sweet, powerful read then this is the book for you! Be sure to grab your copy today!
Good gravy, y’all. If you are not reading these Opposites Attract books, you are not living your best life. I’ve been a huge fan of this series from the very beginning and even I did not expect Dillon and Vann to root themselves so deeply into my heart. I’m still riding the high of how fantastic this story was.
Ms. Higginson has a gift for seamlessly layering her stories with heartfelt emotion, sharp, smart humor, and real world drama that is both interesting – and sometimes a little heartbreaking – to read. The Something About Her was no exception. There are so many layers here and I got blissfully lost in every one of them. Some serious, and yes – heartbreaking, subject matter was touched on here and it was handled with such grace and sensitivity that it somehow made my heart swell at the same time it caused it to shatter. The writing is so lovely, the tone so thoughtful, and the end result is a story that was impossible not to love.
I adored Dillon in a way that I didn’t even see coming. I hurt for her and I was so insanely proud of her. I was completely sucked into not only her love story (and I’ll get to my crazy adoration of that in a second) but also her growth as a chef and a leader.
But let’s be real, the love story is the sweet spot and it was phenomenal. Y’all Vann is a perfect hero. God, I am just so crazy in love with him and the way he loved Dillon. These two together are romance perfection and I am literally one breath away from jumping up and down and squealing at you about how very much I loved them.
LOVED. Them.
Loved their sparky banter and palpable chemistry. Loved the push/pull they gave each other. Loved the way they communicated. Loved the way they fought each other and then fought for each other. Just -every single thing about them made my heart soar. They’re a wonderfully mis-matched couple who somehow fit together perfectly. They were everything and – as it happens – so was this story.
On top of that, Ms. Higginson delivered a super satisfying update on each of the other couples in this series, and set up a friendship among this group that had me smiling so big as my heart swelled ever bigger. This book was the whole package – the writing, the storytelling, and the fantastic characters were all completely on-point and my goodness I’d read 1000 more of these if given the chance!
I have loved this series, and even though we have met Dillon in previous books, this book could also be read as a standalone.
Dillon is the sister of Ezra, the Millionaire Restaurant Owner. Although raised separately, Dillon has become close to her brother since a trauma in her life 6 years previously. Now finding her feet again, she’s excelling at her job and Ezra wants her to take over a failing restaurant as Executive Chef. The stuff of her dreams, right? But Dillon is filled with fear of failing, and doubts her own ability to cope. I loved this girl, she’s someone you would want to aspire to be like. Even with her issues, she’s lively and a little spitfire even though you can feel at times she’s drowning. You know those people we all know? even ourselves, we are always “FINE” even when we aren’t.
Vann Delane .. omg now that’s a man you definitely want to keep. He’s hot and dreamy. Broody, says what he thinks, and he’s brusque!!
Dillon and Vann strike up a bit of an angsty friendship, he pushes her, he makes her feel things she just doesn’t want to and he drives her nuts!! THE PERFECT MAN!! Even though they are both complete opposites the chemistry is hot, i couldn’t wait to get from page to page for their next interaction !! Chuck in a wedding, a tipsy steamy night and it gets even HOTTER!! I was extremely happy drooling my way through this book, from the food and the characters. But can Dillon save the restaurant, and still get the man? I LOVED EVERY PAGE OF FINDING OUT and so will you !!!
The Something about Her is the final book in the Opposites Attract series and was so worth the wait.
The Something about Her follows the story of Dillon and Vann. Dillon is at a sort of crossroads in life. She doesn’t know who she is or what she wants to be. The only thing she does know is that she loves cooking. So, when her brother offers her the chance of a lifetime to be an executive chef of one of his restaurants, she’d be a fool to turn him down. Despite feeling insecure and unsure about the direction her life has taken, Dillon is up for the challenge and is seeking advice from an unlikely source. Vann is Dillon’s total opposite. He’s exactly what Dillon needed in her life. He offered up a fresh insight to the plights of the world. He is a total health nut and comes off as a total jerk. But, man is there ever more to him than meets the eye. Sure he messed up in the beginning making assumptions about Dillon, but he’s not afraid to admit when he’s got it wrong. Together these two might seem like an unlikely pairing, but they balance each other out in ways I don’t think either of them expected.
The Something about Her was a terrific read from beginning to end. I couldn’t help but get swept up in Dillon and Vann’s story. I loved seeing Dillon take more chances and trust her instincts. I loved seeing how far Dillon has come and how hard she worked in changing her life. And Vann, while he came off as kind of a jerk, I think he was just brutally honest and didn’t always have the best delivery when it came to airing his thoughts. I loved the way he came to care for Dillon and loved seeing their relationship take course. The road to happily ever after wasn’t an easy one for these two. There were a ton of bumps in the road, but I really loved the slow burn and loved seeing these two overcome the hurdles that life threw at them.
Overall, this book was a really enjoyable read. I loved getting to know these characters and I course I loved catching up with all the previous ones. This book was exactly what I was looking for and had just the right amount of drama, romance and steamy moments. As sad as I am to see this story end, I can’t help but be excited to see what adventure this author has in store for us next……
This entire series is one I read over and over again. I can’t get enough of the chefs, the witty banter, and the steaming hot chemistry.
Rachel consistently blows me away with her stories. This book surprised the heck out of me. I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting, but all I can say is that it was so much MORE. If you thought you had an understanding about Dillon’s character from the other books, you have no idea until you get inside her head. This story tackles some hard topics, but also shows how beautiful healing can be.
This book was fantastic. Love the characters and how relatable they are. Love that their personalities are so different but they all mesh well with each other to make such a great story. The main character is a driven woman, who was lost growing up, but has found herself being a chef. When you first see the connections between Dillon and Vann you see the sparks and the chemistry!
She didn’t know who she was. She wore so many faces which one is real. Until him. He saw her. He pushed her buttons. He saved her, over and over. This is a great story. One of growth, changes, friends support. So much had happened in her life and it was finally coming together. She found her niche. He found her. Neither one of them were ready or looking for love. He wasn’t a nice person and well she was a runner. When they are thrown together as the only singles he challenges her, continues to throw down the gauntlet, until. . .
Love these two and this series of friends and life. Once they take off the mask it’s all in. They fit into this series so well and this author makes it memorable. I love her characters and her style. She draws you in and her characters make you stay.