This was a light 4*. It had a young woman who had her perfectly crafted world turned upside down and is now trying to figured out what to do with her life. Then enters a handsome gentleman who is a real life duke aka Theo and wants Bonnie with all his heart but he has family obligations that make things look impossible for them. I was drawn to Bonnie's quirky personality. I did like Theo's manners but he got a big slap for "disappearing" on her for a few weeks.

But like any fairytale we get to see a change of heart and a big HEA for everyone. Overall it was quite enjoyable read.

***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***

This book is Theo and Bonnie's story whom we were introduced to in Getting Hot with a Scot. Bonnie has not forgotten the handsome Brit that she met on her vacation with her girlfriends, but seeing as she is an engaged woman, she tries hard to forget him. After running into Theo at a gathering, Bonnie returns home to find her "fiancé" in bed with another woman. After flinging her engagement ring down and grabbing her coat and purse, Bonnie soon finds herself adrift in the city with no where to go. She tries calling Ana, but finds that Sadie is staying there. Sadie then offers Bonnie her dad's suite at a hotel and Bonnie goes there to crash and regroup. It just so happens that Theo is staying at the same hotel and on the same floor and once they discover this, the two wind up spending Theo's last night in town together, but just sleeping. The next morning, Bonnie winds up running away and they don't speak for a few weeks. Bonnie then shows up in England to do a guest professorship and Theo tracks her down and so begins their friends with benefits arrangement. Poor Theo thinks that he has to sacrifice his happiness in order to take care of his mother, three sisters and his Dukedom. Poor Bonnie thinks that she is either using Theo as a rebound or that there is no way that he would consider her suitable enough to be his Duchess. You must read the story to find out if these two can navigate their way into a HEA. This book was cute, well written and I enjoyed reading it.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and freely given review. All thoughts expressed here are my own. I would definitely buy this book. I look forward to reading the next in the series, Once Upon a Bad Boy.

We originally met Bonnie and Theo in Getting Hot With the Scot as they are best friends with Cassie and Logan. They had an instant chemistry however Bonnie was engaged to Gabe, the first boyfriend she ever had, and her loyalty was unwavering. A year later Theo is in Chicago to celebrate their best friend’s engagement and his timing couldn’t have been better.

Bonnie has just found out that her loyalty to her fiancé was all one sided so when she has the opportunity to teach at Cambridge for the summer it seems like the getaway she needs and as a bonus she may just get to spend some time with Theo. Their friendship evolved into friends with benefits and then something deeper, but Theo’s family has plans for his future and Bonnie is not part of them.

There was no denying the chemistry and connection between them, but not only do they need to deal with the aftermath of Bonnie’s failed relationship but also Theo’s battle between loyalty and love. I have enjoyed this series and I am looking forward to Sadie’s story which is coming up next.

I didn’t think it was possible to beat the first book in this series, but the author did it. I absolutely loved book two in the “Sometimes in Love” series. I identified with Bonnie in the first book, and even more so in this one. I am a fellow Shakespeare nerd, and could totally relate to her quoting him and finding parts of her life that were similar to his plays. And I am totally jealous of the job she took in England; I would kill for that! Oh yeah, the romance is great too, but you knew it would be because Theo is the perfect Austen hero. This is one of my favorite series, and I can’t wait for the next one. To find out more about how I relate to Bonnie, visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. A HUGE thank you to St. Martin’s Press (via NetGalley) for the opportunity to read a complimentary digital ARC of this book.

After reading Getting Hot with the Scot I could not wait to read Theo and Bonnie's story. They had started some sparks. It really grew in this book. It grew from sparks to a full fledge fire. These two are so good together.

Theo is a gentleman. Yet at the same time he is bringing the sexy back. He is the type of guy that all women want and all men wish they were. Therefore, it was easy to see how Bonnie fell hard head over heels in love with Theo. So, glad that Bonnie found her "prince charming".

Just like the first book in this series, there is plenty of good natured humor to be found within the pages of this book. Fans of contemporary romance will enjoy this series. I know I found one of my new favorite authors in Melonie Johnson. I can't wait to continue in this series with book three.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my unbiased opinion of the book. English professor Bonnie Blythe entire life based on Shakespearean quotes finally realizes that the man she's been engaged to for a long time she will never marry. Enter in Theo Wharton who rescues this damsel but what happens she rescues herself to create a new ending for herself. Everyone can relate to finding out things the hard way and becoming stronger and better for it in the process. I love when writers make relatable characters that all don't look like supermodels and are quirky in their own unique way. I loved this book couldn't put it down! I can't wait for the next book in the series. I hope this series goes through all the friends and not just three of them. Melonie keep writing great books!!!

Smitten by the Brit written by Melonie Johnson is the story of Bonnie Blythe and Theo, the Duke of Emberton. A good stand alone story that is also part of series. Theo is to be the best man at his best friend Logan's wedding and Cassie is to be maid of honor as Logan is marrying her best friend, Cassie. Theo has feelings for Bonnie but knows she is engaged to be married to another man, Gage. Lots of things happen to throw Bonnie and Theo together including her breakup with her fiancé when Bonnie catches him cheating on her. Bonnie takes a dream summer job teaching at Cambridge University in England. Also Bonnie has no idea that Theo is really and English Duke. Add to that, Logan and Cassie change the venue of their wedding to Scotland. Romance abounds as Bonnie and Theo get to know each other better. The HEA is an adventure in itself culminating with one very interesting wedding and one engagement.

ARC for honest review with no compensation received from NetGalley

Smitten by the Brit is book 2 in the Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson and brings us back to Bonnie and Theo who met in book 1.

Since Bonnie was engaged and the sparks she felt were nothing more than meeting an attractive man...her vacation ends, back to Chicago and her fiancé except he wasn’t monogamous while she was away. She breaks up with him and decides to move on only she’s not sure what that entails...that is until Theo comes to Chicago on business and when he sees her again he’s determined to light up her life and fan the flames of attraction...

Humor, romance over the pond, fun times and finding what life has in store and it may not be what you expected...

When I read Getting Hot with the Scot, I knew that Theo and Bonnie were going to end up together. Even though Bonnie has been in a long term relationship since middle school with the same guy, there was something about their meeting in book one that the writing was on the wall for me.

What was completely unexpected (for me, anyway) was the way Bonnie and Theo got together and all the drama surrounding them. This book had a bit more angst than I thought it would. Even with all of the downs, there were plenty of ups that kept me engaged in the story.

I loved Theo's family and seeing some great characters from the first book in the series. I can't wait to see what happens in book 3!

Smitten by the Brit was my first Melonie Johnson book, but it will not be my last! I'm going back and reading Getting Hot with the Scot. I LOVED the characters in this book. The chemistry the females had with their male counterparts was off the charts!

What sounds like a light and breezy chick lit book turns deep about 1/4 of the way in. It's a quick moving book, because you want, no, NEED, to know what's happening with these highly likable characters. You'll root from them many different times, and you'll feel for them too.

One thing I really liked about the characters is that Bonnie was a teacher teaching Shakespeare, something not many people appreciate today. You can tell the author probably has a strong love of classic literature, because that aspect of Bonnie is very well written. A lot of thought and planning was put into this story to make it play out in a beautiful way.

I received an advance copy; all thoughts are my own.

Delightfully adventurous, Smitten by the Brit is filled with slow-burn steamy moments, humor, fun and friendship.

Bonnie always thought her life would play out like one of her favorite romances. Turns out she was living in the wrong book and her prince is the villain not the hero. So when life grants her an unexpected opportunity to teach a summer class on Shakespeare at Oxford, Bonnie decides to not just start a new chapter on her life, but a whole new book. It also doesn't hurt that her teaching opportunity puts her in close proximity to the devastatingly charming Theo Wharton whose heart-stopping dimples make Bonnie go literally weak in the knees.

"She didn't need a Gilbert or Darcy or any made-up hero trapped between the pages of a book. She needed real. She needed Theo."

Theo hasn't been able to get Bonnie Blythe out of his mind or heart from the moment her saw her over a year ago. Struggling with the obligations he has to his family and his heart's desire has never been harder now that Bonnie is closer to him and the chance at a happiness he never expected is within grasp.

"I'm not promising a life as perfect or pretty as one of your novels. But is you give me a chance, I will work to make you happy. Every. Single. Day."

Smitten by the Brit is sure to charm you. Add while I would have loved a epilogue, I'd guess we'll see more of Bonnie and Theo in the next installment of the Sometimes in Love series. I can't wait for more!

Smitten by the Brit is the second book in this series by Melonie Johnson. In this story we find the girls back home from their European tour. Cassie and her Scot, Logan Reid, are engaged and planning their wedding in a Scottish castle. Cassie’s best friend and maid of honor, Bonnie Blythe, has hesitations in helping with the plan, mainly because her longtime boyfriend and fiancé Gabe is making no effort to set a date of their own. But it isn’t until Bonnie comes home early from a charity event with Cassie and finds Gabe in the throes of passion with someone else that she sees clearly the reason why.

Turning to her friends Ana and Sadie, Bonnie is offered a suite at a Gold Coast Hotel. Little does she know that Theo Wharton, Duke of Emberton, has a suite on the same floor. Although she was true blue, Bonnie felt a tug towards Theo from their first meeting and it seems like he has felt the same. Now that she is single, what will happen as a result?

In an engaging tale of missed opportunities that curve around to perfect timing, Melonie Johnson has crafted anther lovely romance. I definitely enjoyed this book and I do recommend it, plus I look forward to the next book in the series.

Oh my! Smitten by the Brit is one of the most adorable romances I have read this year. Witty banter and swoony moments of bliss kept me glued to my book. I could close my eyes and imagine this cute romance happening for me. I can not recommend it enough.

I really enjoyed this book. I'll admit I've never read Shakespeare or Jane Austin...I know a lover of romance and I'm sure I'm missing out. Point is I thought with all the references to the books I would feel like I was missing something. Nope, it just made swoon even more. Theo was so romantic and I love the slow burn of his and Bonnie's love story. I love that Bonnie seem true to life as a lady who has only love one man and isn't sure of her abilities to keep a man. It broke my heart to see Theo struggle with his need to support his family and still fall in love with the woman of his dreams. This series just keeps getting better with each book.

This is my first book by Melonie Johnson and it won’t be my last! I enjoyed her writing with how Bonnie is a professor in Shakespeare literature, and brining some of the phrases from Shakespeare’s plays. I also loved the dichotomy of the US and Britain. When they were over in England it brought back some of the old Victorian novels to light that I used to always read. It made me feel warm and comfortable. I loved Bonnie and all her crazy friends. They were so funny at times when they got together. Bonnie got a raw deal by her ex fiancé, and I can’t imagine what she went through. I love dimples, accents, and handsome men so I also fell in love with Theo. I thought Theo was a little wimpy at times regarding how he let his mother run his love life. His sisters were great, especially the oldest of the three. She was a real character! I loved the book, and strongly encourage you to read the book. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.

Smitten by the Brit is a fun and sweet story about a woman experiencing heartbreak and getting a second chance at love. Bonnie and Theo met in book one in this series, Getting Hot with a Scot, when their friends Cassie and Logan met and fell in love. While they shared a connection, Bonnie wasn't available and they stayed as friends, albeit a bit strained due to their mutual attraction. Well things change and fate puts Bonnie and Theo in each others' orbits with the possibility for something more to happen between them.

The story really takes off when Bonnie moves to England to teach a summer course on Shakespeare. What follows is a fast fall for each other where lust and love interconnect. But, Theo's family obligations promise to get in the way and his chance for happiness is challenged and angst ensues. It's up to Theo to find a creative solution to the family problems and to get his head on the same page as his heart. He's a pretty swoon-worthy character, worthy of Bonnies's love.

I found this to be a really enjoyable read filled with a great cast of characters, both primary and secondary. While this is a part of a series, it's easy to read on its own. Enjoy!

In the second book of the “Sometimes in Love” series we meet up with Bonnie and Theo who were introduced in the first book of the series. Bonnie is a English Professor whose life takes a dramatic turn just as she is offered a job overseas. What better time to jump at a new opportunity when you need a new start in life. When Bonnie arrives at her new home, a surprise is waiting! Into the story walks Theo, the dashing man Bonnie remembers from her first trip abroad. What should she do? Offer Theo friendship? Is she ready for love again? Is Theo hiding a family secret that may tear them apart?

This story by Melonie Johnson is written as a love story, but you will find humor, friendship, trust and faith all on the pages of this fabulous book. You don’t need to read the first book in the series, “Getting Hot with the Scot”, but you don’t want to miss that one either! It was fun to read Bonnie’s story and also to catch up with favorite characters from the first book. I absolutely loved this book , so a big thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy to review.

Bonnie met Theo in the book Getting Hot with the Scot. At the time she was traveling with three friends of hers. She was engaged to Gabe so even though she felt some attraction to Theo when she met him, nothing happened, she stayed true to Gabe the man she has planned on marrying for so long. This book has them reconnected for the planning of the wedding of Cassie and Logan. Bonnie has just been offered a dream temporary job at Cambridge and even though she is hesitant, her decision is made when she arrives home from an event that Gabe was to go with her but cancelled at the last minute to find Gabe being unfaithful to her. We all know the road to happiness doesn’t always run smooth. Watching her friends together was always seemed to bring on a smile or a laugh .
Thank you to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for this free copy. This is my honest review.

Title: Smitten by the Brit
Author: Melonie Johnson
Genre: Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5

Bonnie Blythe is an English professor with her life planned out: her fiancé is about to finish grad school, so now they can start planning their wedding. If he’ll ever settle on a date, that is. So she helps her best friend plan her wedding and tries not to be bitter about her own lack of wedding planning. And she tries not to think about Theo, the handsome, dashing Brit she met last year, who’s straight out of an Austen novel.

Theo knew Bonnie was engaged when he met her, so he kept a polite, respectful distance, even when all he wanted was the fiery redhead. When Bonnie’s engagement ends badly and she takes a teaching position at Cambridge, only an hour away from Theo, he’s happy to be the friend she needs. Theo would like to be more than friends, but family duty—and a secret he’s keeping from Bonnie—make that impossible.

I love the lighthearted and fun voice of this series. Getting Hot with the Scot foreshadowed the attraction between Bonnie and Theo, and I love when series allow you to find out more about characters from previous books. Theo is handsome and charming, and Bonnie deserves better than her wishy-washy fiancé anyway, so this was an enjoyable read.

According to her website, Melonie Johnson is a “Redhead. Writer. Drama Mama.” Smitten by the Brit is the second book in her Sometimes in Love series.

(Galley courtesy of St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)

A newly single woman and a guy with loads of responsibilities… The perfect couple or not? Smitten by the Brit tells the charming story of Bonnie and Theo, who can’t help falling for each other. I’ve enjoyed reading this story.

“She couldn’t stop thinking about Theo and his charming manners and his charming smile and his charming eyes. The man was a freaking British tea bag steeped in charm.”

Bonnie is living a calm life with her fiancé. She loves her job and her friends and is pretty much content. That’s until she finds fiancé-dear in a compromising situation and is forced to re-think everything, fast. Theo is a guy she knows for some time now, and although her heart belonged to someone else, she always had a wee bit of crush on him. Theo is attracted to Bonnie, but since she’s engaged to another man, she’s totally off limits. Besides that, he’s busy with the family estate, and a meddling mother who has all kinds of plans. Bonnie and Theo don’t have time for romance, but some fun won’t hurt…

“He trailed his lips from her ear to her mouth, and she shuddered against him in a full body shiver. He didn’t want this to be goodbye. Didn’t want things to end here, with this kiss.”

Oh oh Bonnie, poor woman. I feel sorry for her. She thinks she has her future planned out, but a cheating guy isn’t in those plans. But she doesn’t fall apart. She’s sad yes, but she moves on and quickly makes other plans. Theo is a welcome distraction, and is doesn’t take long before he becomes much more to her. Theo, Theo, Theo… I get your sense for tradition, for fulfilling your duty… But be your own man and make your own future!

Smitten by the Brit is my very first book by this author, and I really like it. I had to get used to the writing a bit, but once I got it, I was hooked. I haven’t read the first book in this series, but I didn’t feel like I was missing important information (I will read the book of course). The book has a charming leading couple, and some interesting side characters. What I loved most about this story, is that the hero isn’t an Alpha guy who very strongly knows what he wants. Bonnie and Theo are a sweet couple and perfect for each other (once they both have come to their senses).

“Care to make a wish?” .. “Nope.” .. “I have everything I need” … “right here.”