The Neighbor Favor
The Greene Sisters
Shy editorial assistant Lily Greene has been trading emails with her favorite fantasy author, until he abruptly stops replying. Ready to move on, she asks her new neighbor Nick Brown, a reserved travel writer, to help her find a date for her sister's wedding. What Lily does not know is that Nick is the author behind the pen name, and the man she has been confiding in all along. As their in-person friendship grows alongside the secret, the truth becomes harder and harder to share. A sweet, swoony romance about connection, family pressure, and courage.
About This Book
The Neighbor Favor is a contemporary romance novel by Kristina Forest, first published in 2023 by Berkley. It is part of the The Greene Sisters series and runs 416 pages. Readers can expect secret identity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Secret Identity
- Length
- 416 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a shy editorial assistant asks her new neighbor for a favor, she doesn't realize he is the secret pen pal who broke her heart.
- Fans of pen-pal tropes
- Readers who enjoy secret identity romances
- Lighthearted
- Features Secret Identity
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal, based on mutual lack of honesty regarding identities.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High comfort, moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Lily Greene is looking for a date to her sister's wedding and turns to her reserved new neighbor, Nick Brown, for help. As they spend time together, a friendship develops, but Lily remains unaware that Nick is the same fantasy author she has been confiding in via email. As the secret identity complicates their growing connection, Lily faces the challenge of reconciling her digital attachment with her physical reality.
Central Conflict
The protagonist is falling for her new neighbor while unaware that he is the anonymous online author she is currently mourning.
Setting
Contemporary, wedding-related
Strengths
- Strong central hook
- Compelling emotional conflict
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Kristina Forest
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 416 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593546437
The Neighbor Favor: quick answers
- Who wrote The Neighbor Favor?
- The Neighbor Favor was written by Kristina Forest.
- When was The Neighbor Favor published?
- The Neighbor Favor was first published in 2023 by Berkley.
- What genre is The Neighbor Favor?
- The Neighbor Favor is a contemporary romance novel, with secret identity.
- How many pages is The Neighbor Favor?
- The Neighbor Favor is 416 pages long (Paperback).
- Is The Neighbor Favor part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Greene Sisters series.
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