This is a super fluffy and cozy story, very different from this author's other stories. I felt myself relaxing as I read it. Ellis' POV leans heavy into pining in an enjoyable way, and Richard's need to open his eyes to the possibilities is done really well. This is sweet rather than spicy, like the heat level rating says, and using a cozy detective agency as a background for the romance is really unique. Since Ellis is 36, the age gap of the May December romance thing is sweet and quirky instead of being creepy. Five stars!