A Seriously Cute Contemporary Romance
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I really wasn't sure if I would like this book when I was reading the first chapter. Lets just say Mike didn't start off on the right foot with me. The way he looks at (and thinks of) Anne really grated on me. Sure, hes a guy, guys think like that, but it bordered on skeevy for me. However, I wanted to give the book (and Mike) a bit more of a chance  and I am so glad I did.

Despite the rocky start, Mike is actually a bit of a sweetheart. He loves looking after his niece, hes good with other little girls too, he calls Anne Perfect because he thinks she is, he treats her beautifully, he respects her business and he is careful and considerate when he realizes that he wants more from this relationship than he ever has before. Sure, hes clearly not always been such a prize, as his awkward run-ins with Katie show, but at least he doesnt let her stumble around drunk and vulnerable, even when she says some nasty things.

I really liked Anne too. Shes made a hobby into a career, one that not only supports her but leaves her plenty of time to be with her daughter. Shes creative and nice and has issues with her body and her success because of the bad break-up of her marriage. Shes understandably cautious when it comes to getting involved with Mike, and though there were times when I just wanted her to take a chance on him, I could understand why she hesitated.

Add in a couple of cute kids  and the even cuter scenes in which Mike interacts with both his niece and Annes daughter, Claire  some fun friends and a humorously/awkward mother-boyfriend meeting and this book was just lovely. Its a fun, uncomplicated read with a sexy hero, a successful woman, a sweet romance and plenty of heat to go with all those delicious brownies. I really enjoyed it and definitely want to read book two.

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
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I'd have to say, prior to reading this book, the title and blurb had been quite misleading, but despite that, I wasn't at all disappointed at how the story flowed throughout.

L.A. Rose has released another hilariously adorable romance and puts together two characters of equally different personalities together into an adorably romantic Paris love affair.

In need of a large amount of money to start over with her life, callgirl Rae Grove accepts a rich man's request to be the fiance of a young businessman. What she didn't expect was a jerk in the form of Cohen Ashworth. She thinks he hates her, and the feeling is somewhat mutual, but when Rae starts to tolerate his distasteful personality, he deems that she provides "How to Be Nice" lessons during her one month stay.

Free lodging in a billionaire suite, free designer clothes, a hefty amount of money as payment at the end of the month and getting to be the classy Georgette Montgomery, seems like a really pleasant deal. With Rae's happy go lucky personality, and her ability to tolerate the clashes between her and Cohen's personality, nothing else could go wrong in a single month that she can't handle, right?

Nice isn't in Cohen's vocabulary. In fact, he's nothing close to nice and is incredibly rude when pissed off, especially when a girl suddenly pops out of nowhere claiming she was hired by his father to be his fiance for a month, for the sake of an image makeover. He comes off as a total jerk with a dislike for people (like any other introvert), although in only certain scenarios, but his outbursts are quite uncalled for. It's a turn off for a male character to be very overbearing, incredibly rude and a total pessimist, but upon finding out the real reason behind his actions made me feel for his character very much because of the heartbreaking backstory. And the fact that he's the one with the most character development in the story makes me want to orchestrate a slow clap for him.

As a reader of L.A. Rose's books, I've noticed a similar pattern to the author's heroines. They're not entirely similar, but I can imagine them to easily befriend each other. Her females are all perky, carefree and absolutely nonchalant towards life, which is how Rae Grove is. I've enjoyed all the female leads by the author, and so far, they're the type of characters I'd so want to be friends with.

Don't let me even get started on the humor of this read, because L.A. Rose is queen of sassy and witty. She writes hilarious quotes and comebacks that I never often think of when conversing. I adored every bit of the dialogues in the book, the hilarious banter between Rae and Cohen, which leads me to their love-hate relationship. Looking at it in another angle, Rae appears as a hyperactive puppy, while Cohen's a prissy unamused cat, but they end up keeping the whole relationship civil and mutual.

The only downside to this read was Rae's back story, which appeared to be quite vague and unclear about the exact scenarios that had happened, in comparision too the way Cohen's was described. I felt his was more elaborate, meanwhile, Rae's appeared lacking.

Overall, I still enjoyed the whole read. L.A. Rose has definitely become one of my New Adult favorites, and every time, her books never fail to crack me up.

ARC courtesy of author in exchange for honest review
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Im glad I picked up Fake Fiancee because it was an adorable read from start to finish. I love the chemistry between the two main characters. I also love the writing style and the way the story flowed. It was a good light-hearted read.

Theres also something about college books that make me swoon. Young love and before the drama of marriage and kids. Im a fan of college books and this one didn't let me down.

The book starts off with a bang and kind of heavy. I was a little confused by this, but it doesnt set the tone of the book, which is good. We know that Sunny has had a tough past, but shes a tough cookie. Max is the star football player at the school and when I mean star, I mean STAR. He lives and breathes and eats football.

Sunny and Max live from across from each other and soon realizes they can help each other out. Max needs to focus on his image and football and Sunny needs money. So why not pay the girl to be his?

Its a cute set-up and I enjoyed reading how Sunny and Max form a relationship. There are some outside tension to keep the book interesting, like an ex and Maxs need to be the number one football player, but I liked that.

Overall, it was a pleasant read and not my last book by this author.
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Its stories like this one which remind me just how much I love a good contemporary romance - and Desire by Design is one of the best I've read in a long time.

Evangeline (Eve) Douchette is a woman in a predominately male workplace - she's the project manager for a construction company. She may be short in stature but large in spirit. She won't let anyone bully her around. Since her divorce five years ago she's steered clear of professional men. That is until the mayor hires a world-famous architect for the job Eve is managing. Successful and gorgeous, Eve takes an instant dislike to Matt Brison. And Matt is shocked at how the tiny manager makes him feel. Sparks fly, drama occurs. There's no question that the two have chemistry - but does either one have what it takes to break down the walls between them?

I loved the chemistry between Eve and Matt from the start. They have a meet-cute which borders on sexual harassment but somehow it just makes me adore the two of them together. Eve is the woman with a hard shell but soft interior and Matt is her opposite - he's full of romance and gentlemanly gestures. And because of this they work so well together - both professionally and personally.

The secondary characters like Eve's family and Matt's uncle Bob which make the novel that much more entertaining - I loved the antics and misunderstandings. They really showed where the characters had come from and how much they have to overcome to be together.

This is a fun read that plays out much like a romantic comedy movie - it's cute and romantic with plenty of laughs from cover to cover.
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This review and more can be seen at GothicMoms.blogspot.com

Kristin Miller weaves together a perfect Contemporary Romance.  But that's just it, it is a Contemporary that just happens to have werewolves; werewolves that don't fight, not really anyway, aren't sex craved as most wolves are, they're basically just regular people who happen to get hairy every now and then.

Faith and Carter have been the best of friends from the moment she moved in next door.  So its only natural that when he needs a fake bride that she would be the perfect fit.  Its the perfect business arrangement; he gets the bride he needs, she gets her brothers' college tuition and they both get to keep their friendship in tact.  Since she has no real aspirations for him and he has already found and lost his Luminary, everything should go off without so much as a hitch.  Well, fate just may have other plans.

This novel is great for Contemporary fans who would like just a dose of the Paranormal world.  For fans of Werewolf books, maybe not so much; no fooling around with multiple partners, not much howling at the moon, and the claws really don't come out.  Pretty good read, just not my cup of blood, I mean tea.  I need action, violence and blood.  Though I will give this one credit, it is a beautiful love story.
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Egomaniac is another solid, engaging contemporary standalone romance from Vi Keeland.  Drew and Emerie are characters that you easily fall in love with and laugh out loud at their banter and antics.  Poor Emerie just moved from Oklahoma to NYC and has dumped all her life savings into a new office space.  Little does she know that she has been duped and is actually in Drew's office.  Drew handles it all the way we would imagine a grumpy Alpha male would but he still manages to be understanding and help Emerie out.  The slow burn that ignites into a raging fire between these two is so enjoyable.

Drew has a ton of baggage that wouldn't be easy to put aside.  He doesn't share his past with any of the women he dates (loose term) but feels comfortable sharing with Emerie.  Emerie's past hang up with Baldwin leaves her feeling lonely until Drew comes along.  She enjoys her time with him and their chemistry is through the roof.  Things get a tad complicated and Drew's first inclination is too shut down.  Watching these two figure out what they want and how to go about getting it was beautiful and seemed so real.

This is another Vi Keeland book that you should pick up immediately.  You won't regret it.
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3.5 Stars in my Sky!

In Battling the Best Man Elley Arden has created a short, sweet and light-hearted contemporary romance which will make you smile. It proves that not all books have to be overly dramatic and angst filled to be entertaining (don't worry there is some drama and tension to keep your interest).

The book begins with a wedding, which actually makes a change as more often than not they usually end with one. Kory is home for her bestie's wedding where she is Maid-of-honour and Will, her old high school nemesis (her words not mine) is the Best Man. I laughed at the banter between Kory and Will, where he's more focused on her, Kory is genuinely annoyed with him.

There are some sexy scenes and I enjoyed their chemistry, although I would have liked to see their relationship build a bit more. I was expecting Will to have a bit more of a dark side so to speak, but sometimes this isn't always necessary. If you're looking for a fun escape and contemporary romance is your thing then Battling the Best Man is defo up your street.

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review!
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The Wedding Belles Series by Lauren Layne is one of my favorite contemporary set of newly released romance novels.  For the most part, the stories they tell are mostly believable.  THat is often not something you find when reading a romance novel. While that is fine, its also really refreshing to read something like For Better or Worse where the characters are messy, not perfectly put together and have real problems.

Heather Fowler is living her dream.  At least shes living the dream to get her to her dream.  She works for The Wedding Belles wedding planning salon in New York City.  She has helped with weddings, but never planned a wedding by herself (with the help of the bride, of course).  She has a new apartment and is so close to achieving one of her goals.

Josh Tanner is a former Hedge Fund manager and basically slacks off all day and plays in his band at night - much to the irritation of his new neighbor in 4C, none other than Heather Fowler. These two clash, argue and flirt. A classic combination.  While you can see where the story is going right away, this book takes you on a small journey along with the characters as they get to know each other.

The first bride Heather gets stuck with is a spoiled socialite who wants nothing to do with the planning of her own wedding, while still expecting it to be perfect. There are some unexpected parts of this story, funny parts and parts that will pull your heart-string. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of the books in The Wedding Belles that I have read so far and look forward to more in the future.
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Salvation was the perfect book to start my year with.  It's a more serious contemporary story with a great message.  Anne Osterlund's first contemporary novel greatly impressed me.

Salvation is the story of Salva Resendez and Beth Courant, two very different people.  Salva is smart, funny, popular, kind, and the all-around good guy.  Beth is known as the walking disaster area.  She's smart and kind but she's a little odd and she lives on the edges of high school society.  When chance throws the two together they realize that maybe they aren't that different after all, at least in some aspects.  However, their few differences threaten to ruin anything they might have together.

The characters are the best part of the book.  Salva, Beth, Nalani, Luka, Pepe, all of them are unique and wonderful in their own ways.  Salva is a wonderful guy who definitely managed to make me fall for him (along with Beth, obviously.)  He was not only a football star but also the school valedictorian and class president.  He was a very well-rounded character when the book began but he was even better by the end.  Beth was a little crazy but in the best possible way.  She was quirky, cute, funny, and kind.  She was so easy to relate to (especially with her long-time crush on Salva.)  Nalani was Beth's best friend and she truly loved Beth no matter what other people thought.  Luka was a good guy though he didn't play a huge role in the story.  Pepe really added some humor to an otherwise rather serious book.  He was a bit of a playboy but he was a good guy at heart.

The story was pretty much your typical contemporary high school romance for most of the book. There was quite a bit of build up leading to Beth and Salva's relationship but that was honestly what I liked best.  Beth and Salva's relationship was very fleshed out and there was no case of insta-love here.  The romance was not the sole focus of the book however.  There were college worries and life worries and it was a very realistic portrayal of a high school senior's life.  The big shocker though came close to the end.  Let me just say, I did not see it coming and I was thoroughly torn up by it.  By the end of the book I had tears running down my face and I definitely needed some tissues with this one.

Overall, Salvation is one to check out.  It's clear that Anne Osterlund doesn't just succeed with historical stories but contemporary ones as well.
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I am always looking forward to another Melissa West book, so when I saw this one, I knew I wanted to read it! It sounded super cute with a small-town vibe and I just love those! Sure enough, it was just what I needed to snuggle up with as the weather turned colder and the days shorter. It was a cute, sweet read and I enjoyed seeing Logan and Savannah try to maneuver their way around one another... and their lingering teenage feelings!

My heart was broken for Savannah as she is forced to come back home to Maple Cove to do the unimaginable: make funeral arrangements for her mom. Having lost her father already, the Hales must lean on another during such a difficult time. Savannah, as the eldest, feels a responsibility to be a source of strength for her siblings, but that is a challenge, as she is wrecked herself. In addition to this, her family's B&B is in financial trouble and while none of them ever really wanted to run it, it strikes up some nostalgia when it comes down to letting it go. I liked Savannah's character and I can't even imagine how she feels during this time. She feels immense guilt after leaving behind the small town of Maple Cove, after she got her heart broken so many years ago by her former boyfriend's best friend. She feels like she's missed valuable time with her mom and that really hurt my heart.

Savannah isn't the only person who's returned to Maple Cove. Logan Park has too and he just so happens to be with the company that wants to buy the B&B after it goes into foreclosure. Between that and Savannah's heartbreak over his suddenly leaving her all those years ago, things between the two are not the easiest. In fact, the two squabble quite a bit. Savannah has a hard time keeping her cool with him and the feelings he invokes in her certainly don't help either. Logan isn't a bad guy though. He was put in a difficult position when it came to his feelings for her, as she was his best friend's girl. After losing his best friend in the military, the two leaned on one another during such a painful time and eventually couldn't fight the attraction either one felt. However, Logan carries some serious guilt over his best friend's death, how it happened, and how he should proceed from there, so while hurting Savannah was the last thing he wanted, it was the one thing he knew he had to do in hopes she would move on and find someone different.

Savannah and Logan have serious unfinished business when it comes to one another. Savannah can try to mask her feelings with anger, but at the root of it is her heartbreak over a boy she really cared about. I was a bit conflicted over Logan's intentions at being back in Maple Cove. He knows he needs to keep his distance from her because of his former best friend, but he also wants to be the one there for her, as she is going through such a hard time. They have some really sweet, tender moments together and I was rooting for these two to confess their feelings for each other. However, I didn't understand why he made the decision he did in the end. It was corrected fairly quickly, but just seemed like added conflict that I think we could have done without.

Overall, I thought this was a cute story and I loved the small town Gilmore Girls feel. I can't wait for more books in the series and I really hope we get stories from Savannah's siblings, Leigh and Jack!
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Feminine Touch by Adrienne Regard
Contemporary Romance - May 12, 2010
4 Stars

This book starts out on a game show where Monica Moreland meets three bachelors and picks one--but not for dating!  She is supposed to be redesigning his pad.  Only the bachelor, Jerrod O'Neal seems to be anything but what he seems.  As Monica and Jerrod get to know each other better, things only get more unbelievably fun.  Their adventure extends far beyond what is expected in a typical romance novel, out of the bedroom, and into the dog house, on set, and into uncharted territories.

I really liked the humor in this novel, it had a good mix of characters that interacted well together and also made me more interested in them and how things would work out. I didn't enjoy reading Monica's point of view in the first person.  It felt like I was reading her mind, and I guess, I didn't want the character to tell me everything. Other than that it was a good fun story with characters that were in an unusual situation but had the ability to handle things in an exciting and interesting way for the reader to enjoy.

I found the story to be very endearing and heartwarming. It's a great contemporary romance novel with the right touch of humor and a fun lighthearted story that has a great mix of characters and romantic fun.

Reviewed by Sophia from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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The Engagement Plot by Krista Phillips is an absolute delight from cover to cover.  From page one Phillips draws readers in with her entertaining, enjoyable, and charming characters and story.  This is a sweet contemporary romance story that will keep readers grinning from ear to ear and even breaking out into fits of giggles.  This sweet contemporary romance novel is one that readers will not soon forget and will absolutely not want to miss.

Genre: contemporary, romance
Publisher: Shiloh Run Press, a division of Barbour
Publication date: November 1
Number of pages: 320

An ARC review copy of this book was provided by the author street team. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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This was a very light and cute romance. I had never read anything by Shannon Stacey before, but reading YOURS TO KEEP made me want to check out her backlist and the other books in the Kowalski Family series. The thing I loved best was the humor; some parts had me laughing out loud and there was one particular scene (Newlywed game anyone?) that made me have to put the book down and focus on remembering to breathe. Always great when a book does that :-).

YOURS TO KEEP what I would term "novella-ish," because while not as short as most novellas, at 201 pages it is definitely shorter than most romances and one feels that in the relationship development. Regardless, Stacey did a great job of making the romance believable in such a little number of pages.

Both Emma and Sean are likable characters, though I do feel that we're given more insight and make more of a connection with Sean than we do with Emma. Compared to him, she seemed a little flatter and not as well-rounded or three-dimensional. I liked Sean's forthright personality, but loved how whenever he would stumble because he all of a sudden worried that Emma might get attached or misinterpret something, she would call him on it and make fun of him. Throughout the book, he's a sweetheart and that final scene - ::grin::. Kind of thought that was coming, but was still super, super cute.

The "pretend relationship" ploy can go either way for me, depending on how the author has the characters deal with it and how it impacts the development rate of their relationship. While there is instant attraction, they don't act on it for awhile and it is instead just the normal initial reaction one has towards a good-looking person. I greatly appreciated that Stacey did that, because I cannot stand the instant lust scenarios and rarely enjoy romances that have them. That being said, the tension build-up between the two of them was well-done and I did think there was some nice sizzling chemistry.

One of the greatest things about the book was the secondary characters. They provide a large number of laughs and the back and forth between everyone is fun to read. I loved Emma's grandmother, who gets her own nice little romance. Because she's so great though, the whole reason that Emma has to invent the fiance ends up seeming very contrived and her nagging and worrying seems somewhat out of character.

I had originally given it 4 stars and then read another CR right after it that made me knock this one down to 3.5. I think it's hard for it to compare to most other romances due to it's (lack of) length - by definition, it makes it so that there is less space for you to get to know the hero and heroine, for them to get to know one another, and for their relationship to believably develop. That being said, for what it was I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend YOURS TO KEEP when you're in need of a light, fun, and sweet romance.

KOWALSKI FAMILY:
Book 1 -&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Exclusively-Yours/dp/0373776780/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Exclusively Yours</a>&nbsp;(Joe and Keri)
Book 2 -&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Undeniably-Yours/dp/B004774YNQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Undeniably Yours</a>&nbsp;(Kevin and Beth)
Book 3 - YOURS TO KEEP (Sean and Emma)

*This review is of an advance reading copy provided by Carina Press through NetGalley.
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This review originally appeared on my book blog, herestohappyendings.com

This was one of the books I was most looking forward to for the fall of 2015, so I was absolutely thrilled when I got the chance to read it.  I can say that I was not disappointed, and I found it a very interesting romance that fit the title perfectly.

Beatrix (Bex) Adams wants nothing more than to be a medical illustrator when she gets older.  So when she realizes that she cant attend the college she wants to go to without some sort of scholarship, she is determined to win.  And in order to win, she has to do something spectacular.  So she decides that she wants to draw cadavers.  So it happens that while she is on the way home from meeting with the professor in the anatomy lab to ask for permission that she bumps into Jack Victor on the train on the way home.  After their brief conversation, Bex finds herself intrigued by this mysterious boy, and begins to search for information about who he could be.  When she runs into him again, she wonders if it really is by chance, but it turns out that he had waited for her.  When she learns his name, and that he is connected with the graffiti that has been appearing all over the city, she finds herself even more interested in him, and completely drawn into his charm and romance.  As Bex finds herself falling in love with Jack, who is essentially a felon at this point, she also has to deal with her parents divorce, her family problems, and figuring out how she is going to win the scholarship that will help her to college.

This book has an adorable romance in it, and I have to say, that I absolutely loved Jack.  He is such a gentleman, and he really tries to be a wonderful guy for Bex (where were all these awesome guys when I was in high school?  Seriously!), and he treats her so amazingly well.  I had a bit of a difficult time connecting to Bexs character, but at he same time, if I were faced with some of the challenges she had overcome, I would probably be the same type of person she was.  Shes having such a difficult time trying to be with Jack, deal with her family issues, and get into a good college, while working at an upscale grocery store, so she obviously has her hands full.  Also, I found Bexs story and Jacks story to both be interesting.  You have the vandal and the nerdy girl who wants to be a medical illustrator.  I didn't even realize that was an actual thing before I read this book, so I even learned something!

If you're looking for a cute, feel-good romance, this is definitely a good book to pick up!

Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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*This review is being written under my husband's account as that is how my Kindle is linked. Unfortunately, he does not read sweet, contemporary romance. Fortunately, he is a sweet, contemporary romantic.*
From the first page, I was drawn into the atypical life of Felicity (known as Fliss) Everdene. As a glob-trotting executive for her family's hotel empire, one would think Fliss would be a spoiled rich girl. Instead, she is down-to-earth and unafraid of hard work. This comes in handy when she sets out to help a family friend. Jilly Cross, the friend, is struggling to save her family's small hotel in the beautiful Lake District. No big chain here, the Cross Hotel is facing failure if Fliss can't help turn it around. Unfortunately, Jilly's son Patrick seems bent on rejecting Fliss's help.
Between staffing issues, Patrick's grumpiness, and those dreaded puce curtains, can Fliss work the miracle needed at the Cross Hotel? I thoroughly enjoyed following along on Fliss's adventures, and look forward to more from Ms. Fairfax!
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A sweet contemporary romance and the love story of Chelsea and Adam.  Chelsea was a top notch PR person and a workaholic.  She's been hired to take on Adam as a client without him knowing.  Adam is a Tech CEO who hates the press and is lacking in social skills.  When he meets Chelsea he is taken with her and hires her to help him with his product launch, not knowing that she is already "undercover"  She had no time for relationships but finds herself becoming attracted to him.  No spoiler here, but does their relationship get stronger or is he  upset that she deceived him.  Well written with complex characters and an entertaining story line.  I read an arc copy and voluntarily chose to write a review.
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This is a very cute, small town romance with charming characters that love to meddle in their childrens love life. We saw these interfering friends in the first book of the series and they are at it again as they manipulate the situations to help our hero and heroine find their true love.

Sage Banks has finished medical school and is looking for a place to do her residency. She planned to find a prestigious hospital away from her hometown but her grandmother Bethel thought differently, so used a bit of persuasion to influence her choice. Bethel is a very healthy woman, but she might have convinced Sage with some careful wording she needs her close to home.

Spencer Whitman is a surgeon in Seattle who comes home a few times a month to help at the hospital in Sterling, however he was also convinced by his father that he was needed closer to home and moved back to oversee the emergency room and also Sages training. This does not sit well with Sage, who remembers an embarrassing incident when she was sixteen, pouring her heart out to an older uninterested Spencer who does not seem to remember it. Spencer on the other hand is delighted and vows to do anything he can to get closer to Sage.

This is the second in the series about a small town in Montana and the engaging characters that live there. I am a sucker for small town romance and when you throw in quirky residents, a fun premise and a second chance at love, I am in.

Sage wanted to spread her wings and leave the sleepy town of Sterling after high school. She got her chance when she went to college and medical school. Now she is looking for a place for her residency and Sterling is not on her list, or at least it wasn't until her meddling grandmother stepped in. I was actually surprised Sage accepts moving home so easily, but I think she is secretly happy with her choice to be around her grandmother and friend Grace even though she protested. What she does not like, at first, is Spencer moving back and it takes a while for her to warm up to him.

Spencer was in Seattle, but he suddenly decides to make the move permanently, much to the dismay of Sage who does not want him for her boss. He is intrigued by Sage, barely remembering her from his younger days but wants to get to know her now and goes out of his way to woo her.

Sage tries to stay away from Spencer but the fates are against her, she must work with him, their relatives collude to keep them together and he starts to court her by sending her daily gifts. He is a sweetheart to her as he tries to win her over, whereas she continues to be angry at him for things that happened earlier, but he wears her down with kindness and sex appeal.

Since this is a small town and friends and family are conspiring together, secondary characters play a huge role in this story. There are the plotters of Bethel, Eileen, Joseph, Martin George and Maggie who we watch with humor as they plan their next victim, I mean match, and I also like Grace and Camdens story, they are next on the list of the schemers and will be featured in the next book. This is the second in the series but can be read easy as a standalone, characters from the previous book are featured but the author keeps you informed. This is a heartwarming story that will fulfill your reading pleasure if you enjoy a small town romance with humor.

Also posted at Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind

Copy from the publisher for an honest review