Kate Meader always writes wonderful romantic comedies and this one was great! This is the first time I've read a novel by Ms Meader in first person point of view and I really liked it. Max comes off strong and you immediately get the impression that he hates love, loves being a lawyer and doesn't want to find anyone for the long haul. In comes Charlie and she's all about love (even her last name is Love), especially since she's a wedding planner. Sparks fly when these two meet and it's a lovely story of how they come together.
My only gripe with the book was there were times when Charlie came off as kind of rude or mean and I know it was part of the conflict of the story, but it felt a bit forced. Max was a wonderful hero and he just got sweeter as the book went on.
I also like that Ms Meader is getting us ready for other characters to have their own books as well (can't wait to read about Aubrey and Grant, Lucas' book is going to be interesting). Overall a great book that I would definitely recommend.
**ARC provided by NetGalley. All opinions are my own**

This book was a fantastic read! I absolutely love a good romance and this book did not disappoint. I like when stories intertwine couples and friends and how they meet. This book did exactly that. Charlie was the wedding planner to James and Gina. Charlie believed in true love and was trying to meet her soulmate when Max sees her on a date. Max is a Playboy but you learn that deep down he is a Roma tomatoes at heart. Max is immediately drawn to her and finds himself fantasizing about her. Max finds out Charlie is his brothers wedding planner and the playful, flirty banter begins. This story has real depth. I appreciate when romance novels are more down to earth. Not too over the top and Kate Meader does that. When you read a romance you know it's going to have a happy ending. You read for the story for everything that happens in between the happily ever after and this story delivers!

I loved this story from page one!! It was a fun and sexy read! Opposites attracting is my favorite! Added to the the banter between the leads, loved it! 4,5 stars!

I’ve always enjoyed Ms Meader’s stories, strong female characters who succeed on their own terms...having alpha males along for the ride doesn’t hurt either. But in this story I had a really difficult time connecting with Charlie.

I’m not sure why I was unable to imagine her as nothing more than a two dimensional character on the page because she’s successful, intelligent, independent, has a wry wit and can talk circles around Max, yet in some way she didn’t resonate with me...as do this author’s typical characters who pop off the page larger than life...as did Max.

The story itself was smart, fast paced and engaging, the secondary characters were written in such a entertaining way as to make for a nice segue for future stories in the series.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

Charlie (a wedding planner) meets Max (a divorce lawyer) in the run up to Max's brother's wedding and sparks fly. This was well-written and fun, although the plot was a little meandering and Charlie and Max sort of dithered their way to their happy ending. There was a full supporting cast of entertaining friends and family members, some of whom I suspect will get books of their own.

The little quotations about marriage at the beginning of each chapter were excellent, although I suspect some of the vintage film and baseball references passed me by.

Wow! What a book!! I can't wait for more! I love Kate Leaders books and this one is just as good or even better!! I'm hoping it's gonna be a series! I think it is?!This is Max and Charlie's book max is a divorce attorney and Charlie is a wedding planner!! Oh this book has it all!! It's so freaking hot! It has some drama but basically it's just a great funny witty charming story!!! I highly recommend it! It's been the best book I've read this year!! I also wanna find my own lunch palace lol!! Don't miss out on this book I know you won't regret it!! Thank you NetGalley and loveswept for sharing this book with me! And thank you Kate meader for another amazing read!

I don't normally review a book this early. It's May 18th and the book doesn't release till August! The thing is - I could not review it the same if I waited that long. All this excitement I have for it right now wouldn't come across if I waited and I didn't want that for this book.

My favorite book by Kate is Playing With Fire from the Hot In Chicago series. The hate-love match that Eli and Alex had was off the charts. I still measure all books with the same theme up to that book. It's the gold standard for me. I could read that book over and over again. It's truly one of my favorite books.

"Boners in the presence of father figures." Lucas shudders. "I'm getting a de-rection just thinking about it."

Why am I gushing about that book on this books review? Well, probably because this book has easily become just as epic as that one. The humor was on point, the banter was well-timed and flawless, the chemistry was off the charts. I know Kate can write some amazing stories and she has a skill that makes you feel her words deep in your soul. But this is on a whole new level for her. It's fresh, it's witty, and it's endearing.

"And she's not my type again because?"
"You're a cynic."
Ah, she's one of those. A believer. Okay by me...
"Cynics need blow jobs as well." I say in my most pathetic voice.

Charlie and Max were so different and yet they were so perfect for each other. When they met it was like each half of the same soul saw their other half. I sincerely hope that whatever sparked Kate to start writing stories like this one talks her into continuing it. Their internal dialogue was some of the best stuff I've read in a while. It's hard to explain so I hope you read this and see for yourself. If you have read Kate before, you should check this one out for sure and see her new "voice". Well it's new to me because I've read all of Kate's books and this is different to me.

I could go on and on but in the end all I have to say is...read the book. It's amazing and one I won't forget anytime soon.

I could not finish this book. I've probably read about a hundred books like this but this one for some reason just pissed me off. Why why why can't a girl just be tough or think what she wants without her friends , family and guy she doesn't wants but actually wants have any say. Just let girls be tough and do what they want. Stop writing make believe men that know so much about them but don't want to change them but in the end end up changing them. I guess I'm just tired of the same old smart "tough" and the same old play it smart talking dick.