This is a sweet and sexy romance. It started out when Greta and her friends were young teens trying to figure out love and how not to have their hearts broken. They make a pact that they will only date men who they all agree on. Fast forward a decade and they are all at Greta's sister's wedding as Greta mourns being a bridesmaid yet again. As the friends have a few too many drinks, Greta catches the eye of the sexy DJ playing music. Her friends talk her into dating him. Greta doesn't thing she is capable of love, and decides to fake date him to get them off her back. Jon the DJ is tired of being used for his fame and wants to find someone to settle down with. He agrees to fake date Greta if she will date him for real as well. When you try to pull one over on your friends, what could go wrong? So begins a fun and flirty, hot and steamy story of finding true love in unexpected places. Jon is so sweet, kind, and sexy. He easily charms Greta's friends, the adorable little girl, Mina, who Greta takes care of, but also drawing in Greta as well. I was a bit frustrated with some of Greta's decisions and actions but I loved the twist and grand gesture at the end. There are some emotional situations and twists that keep this story flowing. I loved the unconditional support from Gretas wonderful and funny, family and friends. If you like fun, heartfelt, emotional and hot and steamy romance, you will definitely enjoy this book.

Who are Amy, Greta, and Summer? What are they doing and why? Who is Tommy? What are Amy's dreams? What is she 'sure' about? Who is Mina? Who is Bob? What is Mina's relationship with Greta? Who is DJ Force? Reading about how close Amy, Greta and Summer are, and have been since an incident in Kindergarten was truly heartbreaking. Watching as Jon works his magic in changing Greta's mind on things like love and romance is quite interesting. Once we learn about her family life growing up, things suddenly made a lot more sense. This is truly a book that symbolizes hope, dreams, yearning, love, and sticktoitiveness. You'll have to read to see what had me crying here and there as I read this book, and smiling broadly in other places. Can Jon win a place in Greta's heart?

I liked this, but Greta kinda annoyed the crap out of me. She just didn't seem responsible for anything in her life and seemed to enjoy just getting by and letting those around her make the big decisions and impact her life. I get that her father royally screwed up her view of the world, but my goodness girl...get over it!

That said, Jon was totally adorable and I wanted more from his POV. Mina was all kinds of adorable and Amy and Summer were great, but I didn't feel the best-friendship that they claimed to have.

All in all, a pretty good read though and it was fun watching Greta and Jon battle over real/fake dates.

Sigh! This is a sweet, engaging, entertaining tale of two people you know from the start will get together for real but who have quite a little journey to that happy place. Greta doesn't believe in love (well, she says that) and Jon, he's a handsome, British DJ who is ready to give it up for her. The fake dating is a little bogus but as a plot device, it works. There's some nice snappy humorous dialogue between these two. McGee also did a wonderful job with Mina, who is Greta's charge. She makes this more than a boy-girl romance and into a more thoughtful story. Thanks to NEtgalley for the ARC. This isn't about a wedding, btw, although the initial meeting between Greta and Jon takes place at one, it's about the trip two people take to one another, Try it for a relaxing read that will make you smile.

That Thing You Do was a sweet and sexy romance that hit the spot. Jon and Greta had amazing chemistry, banter and a connection. It was a refreshing start to a new series that I can't wait to read more of.

After a lifelong pact with her two soul-sisters, three best friends have promised to date only men the other two approve of. Always a bridesmaid and never a bride, Greta is now in a quandry. Swearing off love and relationhips, her instant chemistry with Jon, takes her off guard. Will her fear of love and relationships ultimately ruin what could be the best thing that ever happened to her?

I really enjoyed this story. I loved how enamored Jon was with Greta and all her quirks and was so determined to win her over! I can't wait for the next one! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula

I would like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

Greta and her two best friends, Amy and Summer make a pact when they were 15....no one can get married to a guy unless the other two both give their approval! Fast forward 11 years and her friends are making another pact....two of the friends will pick the guy for the other girl to date.

At Greta sister's Angie's wedding, Greta is drowning her sorrows with her two best friends when she notices the cute DJ, Jon. Ends up he is good friends with the groom. Also great is that the DJ had already noticed her! Summer and Amy decide the hot DJ is who Greta has to date! Greta's on the floor dancing and keeping Jon amused. Just when he thinks Greta is going to approach him, she takes off. He asks the bride and groom who that bridesmaid was. Angie explains it is her sister, and good luck with that. A small bet ensues and now Jon is up for the challenge. He meets up with Greta in the coat room with a fun exchange and she ends up with his coat and phone number.

Greta wants to pretend to date Jon to appease her friends, but he really wants to date her so they agree for every pretend date that Greta sets up, Jon will set up a real date. Oh, was this fun. Greta kept picking things that she thought would scar off Jon (think Harry Potter!), while Jon picked things that would reel Greta in closer. It was so enjoyable to watch these two pretend date/really date. Of course, as things started to get serious, Greta freaked out. Jon realized that he needed to do something dramatic with Greta to really get her attention....and boy did he.

I really enjoyed both of these characters. Jon was so dreamy and add in that British accent and SWOON! Greta just wanted to be loved but was so afraid to try. Add in Greta's two crazy friends, along with Mina, the tween that Greta was a nanny for for and it makes for a great, enjoyable story. Be warned, you will laugh and cry during this one. It really tugged at my heart strings.

4 Stars- I am a Kayti McGee reader. She has a way of presenting a tale that just carries you along.
There are many stories out there about not wanting to date any more... but this has the hook of the Non Dating Date- it is fun, has a bit f drama and finishes well.

I enjoy Kayti's books so when I had the chance to review her newest release I jumped on it! I enjoyed how these girls' friendships had lasted through the years and they were still thick as thieves. Amy, Summer and Greta knew their families and knew the history they had with the opposite sex. While they were also looking out for each other, Amy and Summer took it upon themselves to push Greta into going out with Jon. While she was attracted to him, she also didn't want to date. So she agreed to fake dating him.
Greta is still figuring herself out and figuring out what she really wants to do in life. She loves being a nanny for Mina, but she knows it can't last forever, too. While they're fake dating, real emotions get involved for Greta and Jon. He has to walk on eggshells around her because of her views on relationships. I was cheering her on and hoped he would help her see that he truly adored her and wanted to be with her. Kayti brings the reader on the ups and down in Greta's life. There was something that I absolutely didn't see coming and I felt for all involved (I really don't want to give it away to you). I enjoyed this read and was held captive by Greta and Jon, even though there were times where I wanted to knock her upside the head! Get with the program, Greta! But I found myself laughing at the things she did to fake date and I loved how Jon was with her. Jon and her friends were her support when she needed it. This was an all-around good read and I recommend it!

That Thing you do is a cute, fun, sexy read that was completely entertaining! It's very well written with great characters and a story that had me flipping page after page. Greta is such a fun character and she and Jon work so wonderfully together. Olivia is a bit disillusioned about love and relationships so when her friends start trying to fix her up she decides to take matters into her own hands. She makes a deal with Jon for several fake dates to make it look like she's perfectly happy and not needing any help dating. Of course she never counted on the sparks that fly between them or the feelings that start to develop. Could she have had everything all wrong?

Don't miss this one. I highly recommend it.

Review will post at Romance Reviews Today in Sept. Link: http://romrevtoday.com/index.htm

THAT THING YOU DO – Kayti McGee
St. Martin’s Paperbacks
ISBN: 978-1-250-08650-1
September 2017
Contemporary Romance

San Francisco, California – Present Day

Greta Steinburg and her two best friends, Summer and Amy, vow after a bad high school prom that none of them will marry without permission from the others. Now adults, none of the ladies is married despite past romantic relationships. Greta is a live-in nanny for Bob, caring for his motherless daughter, Mina. Bob is feckless, and Greta has to nudge him to pay her, which drives her crazy, but she adores Mina. While at her sister’s wedding, Greta meets a hot new DJ, Jon Hargrave, and there’s mutual interest. However, Greta is determined to not get involved with a man just because he’s approved by her sister, but it doesn’t stop them from clicking. Turns out Jon isn’t looking for commitment either, so they agree to go on a “non-date.” This is where they go out and enjoy being with one another, but it isn’t really like they’re dating. Even as they continue to call them non-dates, it becomes a regular thing. Is there indeed a relationship brewing between them? Then, a tragedy strikes that causes all their lives to change. How will this change the future for Greta and Jon?

THAT THING YOU DO is a cute and enjoyable tale about finding love when you’re not looking for it. Greta and her friends had a rocky love life in high school, but they had each other. Their experiences cemented their friendship with a promise not to marry without the approval of the other two. They chat, tattle, and giggle about their dates, but after Greta meets Jon, she’s almost embarrassed to tell her friends that she likes him a lot. Jon is accommodating and will do just about anything for her. He’s also sweet and funny. Heck, they even got matching tattoos on their first date! So, why won’t Greta call it dating?

Living under Bob’s roof while caring for Mina does put a bit of a cramp in lovemaking for Greta and Jon. He has his own place, but that isn’t where they have their first sex. Of course, it would turn out that someone videotapes them having sex, but the gallant Jon retrieves the copy from the sneaky videographer. When tragedy happens, it’s Summer and Amy who gathers around Greta to help her, but it’s Jon who provides the strongest shoulder. They grow closer, but even though she cares for him, Greta can’t say those three words: I love you. Will this turn out to make or break their relationship?

Gallant Jon has to put up a lot with Greta. She’s a bit eccentric and stubborn, but she’s full of heart. In THAT THING YOU DO, they learn a lot about each other, and it strengthens them. But will it lead to love? This tale will tug at your heart and end up making you smile. If you love a romance that leaves you satisfied at the end, then make THAT THING YOU DO the next book you pick up to read.

Patti Fischer

Kayti McGee brings forth a romance that was a delicate symphony of sweet and heartfelt. In That Thing You Do, McGee introduces readers to three single best friends who made a pact that they won’t get married unless they all agree with the match.

Greta is that one cynical friend who doesn’t believe in happily ever afters. After witnessing her parents marriage crumble, it leaves a very sour bitter taste with her. And so when she attends her sister’s wedding as one of the bridesmaids, she didn’t think the hot DJ even noticed her but he did.

Jon aka DJ Force sees Greta at the wedding and is very much attracted to her and when they agree to meet up again so Greta can return his jacket, he is taken aback by Greta’s proposal that they should be in a fake relationship so she can get her family and friends off her back. Jon agrees to date her but makes several condition to the dating terms. In fact, he wants a real dates with her.

Soon it didn’t take long for Jon to break down Greta’s hard exterior. With Jon’s ability to bring a smile to her face, he shows her what it means to let go. Let go and let whatever is happening between them take it’s natural course. Will Jon be able to show Greta what forever loves looks like?

That Thing You Do is indeed a charming and lovely story that will bring a genuine smile to your face. While Greta can be at times frustrating, I love that Kayti McGee showcased her as flawed and vulnerable. It allowed us as readers to see and feel for Greta as she was pushed in the right direction of listening to her heart. So if you are looking for an uplifting romance that light, easy-going and beautiful then I suggest you pick up this book from Kayti McGee.

Romantic Comedy at its Best! If you want to read something entertaining, charming, sweet and sexy, with a good amount of heat, lol moments full of sass, as well as heart, this is it. Kayti McGee is a new author to me and I am so glad I found her. I Loved this refreshing storyline with hilarious banter and sexual chemistry that is off the charts.
Greta Steinburg and her two best friends made a pact at the age of fifteen that they, would never marry without the agreement of all of them. So after always being the bridesmaid, but never the bride, Greta, finds herself manipulated into another pact, allowing her trusted friends to pick her next date, the DJ from her sister's wedding. But for Greta no man had ever failed to disappoint her, from her father to the string of ex-boyfriends that had led her to stop dating in the first place. She was not going to let them, set her up for heartbreak now. So she comes up with a great plan to trick her friends into thinking that she is putting herself out there, by talking "DJ Force" or Jon Hargrove into going out on some fake dates with her.
Jon Hargrove is the hottest thing on the San Francisco music scene. He is also friends with Greta's new brother in law Matt. Tired of being wanted and used only for what people can get from him. When he sees a gorgeous, silly, carefree girl at the wedding he volunteered to DJ at for his best friend, it is her seeming reluctance to connect with him, that draws him in. He is tired of the fake relationship game, and is ready to settle down with the one. Could it be fate that has him meeting her in the coat room as she is leaving? Or will Greta's quirky idea about fake dating be the end?
But Jon is so much more than Greta expected, and he has a condition to her fake dates. For every fake date there would be a real date. Let the games begin and the sizzling chemistry fire up. Because their heartwarming romance will give you all the feels, I laughed, I cried, I melted, I swooned. I Loved It!
Highly Recommended.
Received an arc through the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily wrote an honest review.

***ARC Provided by the Publisher and Author via NetGalley***

Kayti McGee is a favorite of mine. Her characters are fun, they are quirky, and her stories always feel just slightly different than other books out there in the romance genre.

Jon and Greta meet at a wedding, as part of a "fake" dating arrangement, and then life becomes a little more real, as life often does while you are trying to make other plans, or as Greta was, avoid something by being a little less than forthcoming.

Usually, I love Kayti's characters. And, in this title, I really connected with Greta, with her desire to have just a little more than what she thought she had...which I think we all connect with. I definitely felt her frustration and disappointment with her job and employer. Unfortunately, I was never really all that on board with her attachment to Jon, as I never really connected with him.

I am not sure why, but he felt a little flat to me...and there is something he does at the end that really turned me off to him. It was in his personality to behave that way, and it was in Greta's to forgive him, but the connection with the hero was never really there for me.

That said, I enjoyed this overall...and as this is the start of a series (or at least looks like it has the potential to be) I do recommend it. There is definitely a heart here, and there is a heartwarming relationship as well as a story of growth for Greta, which was a lot of fun to experience.

I recommend this title.

ARC received for an honest review

Firstly, am I the only one who gets that song from that Tom Hanks movie in my head every time I read the title? No? Just me then?

That Thing You Do is a cute, fun read that I really enjoyed. I adore Greta and her two besties! I love their quirks and their love for each other, and at first their teenage pact is fun.

DJ Force - aka as Jon, he is just the thing that she needs - even if she doesn't know it yet!

You know what I like reading at the moment? I am loving a story where the guy is all in, knows what he wants, and the woman fights it. For years we have been reading about the girl waiting for the guy to catch up. This is the 3rd book this week that has been the opposite - and I like it!

There is a beautiful push/pull between our lovelies - well, she pushes, and he pulls!

Right from the start, the reader can tell that Greta and Jon are going to be together, it was just the wonder of the journey they would take to get there.

Greta did frustrate me at times, and I may have yelled at my kindle for Jon to run away, however I could understand some of her reasons why.

That Thing You Do was a fun read, and now I can't wait to see who knocks the other two ladies off their feet.

**Will go live on blog closer to release date**

You know those people who swear they will NEVER fall in love, NEVER meet The One, and NEVER get married?

Kayti McGee has created just that person in Greta, a woman so determined to not give her heart away that she nearly destroys it.

The good news for Greta is that Jon, a popular DJ, is patient. He knows, from the minute he sees Greta at her sister Angie's wedding, that she is The One. He also believes in love and marriage and all that stuff. Greta presents quite the challenge for him, but he is every bit as determined as she is.

When you've suffered through a string of dead-end relationships, the last thing you want to do is suffer through another one. Greta's friends decide that Jon is the perfect guy for her, and they want her to date him. So she does the next best thing: she convinces Jon to pretend date. He's all in, but then again, he doesn't want to just pretend. He wants the real thing.

McGee uses a subplot involving Mina, the young girl for whom Greta nannies, something intended to show you (not to mention Greta herself) that she can give and receive love. A child shall lead her, as it were.

When you read a Kayti McGee book you know to expect quirky characters (check), humor (check), and some hot sexy times (CHECK). In her previous books, though, McGee relied a little too heavily on humor, sometimes going for the joke rather than the emotional resonance. That Thing You Do shows that her writing is maturing. She delivers heavy emotional punches without going for histrionics, and her humor is perfectly timed.

This is my favorite Kayti McGee book, and Jon is my favorite hero of hers. He's a good guy who deserves to have Greta love him. Now if we can only convince her of that.


*** Review scheduled to run on the blog on August 25

Greta and her two BFF's make a pact to only marry if the other two have agreed with that person's decision. Greta meets Jon, the DJ at her sister's wedding. The two are immediately attracted and decide to Fake Date in order for Greta to get her friends off her back. Problem is that Greta and Jon are extremely attracted to each other and, no matter what Greta decides to do in order to sabotage these dates, they become deeper involved with each one. Jon falls for Greta and her charge, Mina. As things start falling apart in Greta's life, instead of allowing Jon to be there for her, she keeps pushing him away. You see, Greta doesn't actually believe that true love exists. When everything finally comes to a head, Greta has to finally grow up and decide what's most important, control or lifelong happiness.

This is a romance with a bit of a twist. Greta and her two friends have made a pact that they will not marry someone unless the other two approve of him. Coming out of a bad relationship, Greta is all for this, or, better still, all for not even having a relationship. At another wedding, Greta finds herself set up with the DJ, Jon. Greta decides to fake-date Jon so her friends will stop bugging her about a relationship. The only problem is that Jon really wants to date Greta, so he is way more into the “fake-date” thing than Greta. As the fake-date relationship continues, Greta finds herself questioning her motives more and more, mostly because Jon is just what she needs. Finally, Greta is forced to re-examine her beliefs, life choices and decisions.

This is a good chick lit, romance. It was interesting that the guy is more into the girl than vice versa, as it usually the case. I enjoyed reading it. I thought the insertion of the other side of her life, being a nanny for darling, little Mona, with a less than optimal father, was a good note because it allowed the reader to see another side of both Greta and Jon as well as helping the reader to better understand Greta. This is a great book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon or to take along on vacation or to the beach. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

The cover of this book took me a little by surprise because it's not a central theme about a wedding, but about a couple who meet at a wedding. Having said that, forget about the cover. The story is strong enough on its own.
Greta Steinburg made a pact with her two best friends that none of them would marry a man the others didn't like. When her friends want her to date the DJ at her sister's wedding, Greta fashions a plan to fake-date him so she can prove the plan was made after too much alcohol and not enough thought.
The only problem is that the guy, Jon, REALLY does want to date Greta and he goes along with her plan so he can spend time with her and convince her to forget about fake dating him and go full out real relationship.
What starts with a lie soon become all too real for Greta.
Greta is a starving artist who is employed as a nanny to Mina, a total darling. Mina's father, Bob, is a total douchebag though and Greta becomes more a surrogate mom to Mina than a minder. Jon isn't bothered by MIna's presence on many of their fake outings because he finds the little girl just too darling for words.
As this couple is together more and more the fake part disintegrates but Greta refuses to acknowledge her feelings for Jon because of her past horrible experiences with men, beginning with her father. When a tragedy befalls the little group, truth, emotions, and plans for the future all move to the straightaway forcing Greta to re-examine her life and choices.
This was a really good book and I highly recommend it. There were a few really hot and heavy sex scenes between the H/H, so it's not by any standard a sweet romance! But it is a goodie!

Greta and her two best friends made a promise that they must approve of each other's boyfriends. Greta meets Jon at a wedding and there is an instant connection. She doesn't believe in love, but Jon is determined to prove that love does exist. But to her they are just fake dating to make her girlfriends happy. I liked the relationship between the girlfriends. Cute romance with a good storyline.

I really, really enjoyed this story. This was a fun read and really made me smile. I started reading this after a long, difficult day and this helped me relax and feel good. Will look for more books from this author.