Kristi Ann Hunter’s latest release may be in a different subgenre, but her signature humor is intact in Pixels and Paint.
Book Blurb
For Emma Trinket, life is a delicate balancing act between loving her family and pursuing interests they don’t understand. When the opportunity arises to finally impress them with her job as a computer programmer, she jumps at it even if it means immersing herself in a world she’s despised since childhood. Unfortunately the one man who could crush her prospects is also the best person to help her navigate the lessons she needs to be a success. Artistic expression is both Carter Anderson’s safe space and his livelihood, but his fading inspiration has him worried about his place in life. His encounters with Emma spark a passion to create that he hasn’t felt in years and he isn’t ready to let go of his new muse even if she’s threatening the sanctity of his art world with her digital technologies. As each tries to gain an advantage from the other, Emma and Carter discover they actually might be more compatible than they thought. Will that be enough to unify their opposing missions or will the real differences between pixels and paint tear them apart?
My Thoughts
Kristi Ann Hunter is one of my favorite Regency romance authors, but when I discovered she was working on a contemporary rom-com, I was immediately intrigued.
And I was not disappointed.
Her signature humor is still present. Emma and Carter have plenty of banter. I found myself giggling as I read. Her characters feel like real people I could root for. I could gush all day long about their interactions and the quirks that define them, but I’m afraid of revealing too much.
Discussion about God is minimal, but I wouldn’t say Hunter skimps on spiritual elements. Emma and Carter both have moments when they’re separate from their peers due to their faith. It’s the way they stick to their values that struck me. And the subtility made it all the more powerful.
Overall, Pixels and Paint is a delightful story rom-com lovers will love.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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