Smitten by the Brit, Melonie Johnson

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: Romance

I really thought this sounded perfect for me, but I feel conflicted, ambivalent about it. It was well written, just didn't wow me, didn't make me feel I couldn't put it down.

I wasn't really gripped by either character, they were Nice. That's it. No real character to either of them. Bonnie was a sweet girl, but I'd have thought she'd be more upset over her breakup considering how long they'd been together. Years, years after being childhood friends. That's not something you can move from even though he was an ar- se, even though it was clear they'd actually drifted apart some while back. Yet within days she's got the hots for Theo.
I think she's the sort of person who would grieve losing the idea of the relationship you thought she had even if she didn't grieve the man.

Theo, he made me so cross, a real mummy's boy. I could see the issue with his family, understand the problems but really? The solution his mother proposed wasn't something you'd pull from a hat, the issues weren't something that sudden;ly cropped up and the solution – if hers wasn't what he wanted – should have been worked out years ago.

Its that lack of practicality, the reaching for quick and easy solutions combined with the blandness of the characters that let this story down for me. You may feel differently, I can see others love it so clearly the issues I struggle with don't affect other readers. Melonie is a new to me author, I will try another book before deciding she's not for me, I like her writing style, just not the plot and characters in this book. Could be a one off and I'll love others. Won't be the first time that's happened, and I'm always looking for some well written romance.

Stars: Two and a half, I enjoyed Melonie's style of writing but sadly not this book.

Arc via Netgalley and publishers

Was hoping for a cozy romance
DNF
Will not leave review anywhere

Thanks for granting me access to this title

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in this series by this author, and just like the first one I loved this book. Bonnie and Theo were a couple I was just waiting for since the first book, and this author didn't disappoint. Their chemistry is amazing - Bonnie is just the right amount of innocent and naive, and Theo is enamored with Bonnie, yet struggles with balancing his responsibility to his family and to himself. While easier to deny themselves when they are in different cities and on different continents, Bonnie summer gig gives them both the opportunity to know each other and I enjoyed every page. While some situations and misunderstandings have the ability to tear them apart, this book does have an HEA and this book's mixture of comedy, snark, and heat is the perfect way to get to know these two characters.

While this book is the second in this series, it can be read as a standalone however there are pieces of this book which continue Cassie and Logan's story, which is something I was happily surprised about. This is definitely a must read!

Loved Bonnie and Theo! Bonnie walks in on her fiancé cheating on her. So much for her plans of a wedding. Theo is a Duke, who needs a match not for love but money to save his family. Their affair starts out as jo strings attached, but the heart starts to be involved. Can they get their happily ever after? 5 stars

Bonnie Blythe has her whole life figured out. She'll teach college level Shakespeare, marry her high school sweetheart, have a couple of babies and generally live a good, predictable life. Then she walks in on her fiance desecrating her grandma Mary's quilt with his teacher's assistant. Suddenly she's single and on her way to Oxford for a summer teaching position. Luckily for us, the other perk to living in England is Theo Warton; the single, hot, best man in Bonnie's best friend's wedding. Oh and he's the current Duke of Emberton.

If you're looking for a modern romance with the possibility of an American becoming a Duchess, this is the one for you.

Bonnie and Theo are such a sweet, adorable couple! I really enjoyed Smitten by the Brit. Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I loved this sparkling lovely book! It was cute, charming, fun, and a joy to read! There were also lots of steam level midnight moments between the main characters, Bonnie and Theo.

This was exactly the contemporary romance read I dream of. The fact that Theo is a duke, the story takes place not only in Chicago but England and Scotland, and there are plenty of nods to Shskespeare, Austen, and Monty Python add some of the elements that really hit this out of the ballpark for me.

I could write paragraphs on how much I enjoyed the swoon worthy Theo. And then I could write more paragraphs on how much I liked Bonnie. Instead, just know that they are all that I hoped for from the book description. Adding so much to this book are supporting charaters, including Theo's sister, who I truly hope will make an appearance in subsequent books because I adore her.

There are appearances, of course, of characters from the first book in the series. It was natural and lovely to see them again. Although this is the second book in the series, it could be read and enjoyed as a standalone. I am all in on this series and cannot wait for the next book!

I appreciate how the conflict that Theo and Bonnie had to overcome in order to obtain a happy ever after was one that was a feasible threat and the author provided enough heartfelt tension before providing a realistic and thoroughly satisfying conclusion.

I highly recommend this book! You will especially love it if you like contemporary stories with peers of the realm as romantic heroes and you relish happy endings. This is well written and well conceived. It has a place on my virtual 'I Loved It' shelf.

Thank you St Martin's Press and Netgalley for the invitation to review an advanced copy of Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson. This is Book #2 of the series (I'll have to go back and pick up book #1) I positively adored Bonnie and Theo! Theo is a brilliant example of chivalry. This is a fast paced steamy, sexy feel-good book I highly recommend everyone giving it a gander. I didn't realize it was part of a series so I absolutely plan on reading book one. I feel that although part of a series this book could easily stand on its own. I proudly award 4.5 stars to Smitten by a Brit (book #2 of the Sometimes in Love series).

Just enough sweetness and just enough sass! Bonnie and Theo are awesome. I enjoyed this book immensely.

Smitten by the Brit, the second novel in the Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson is every bit as wonderful as the first, Getting Hot with the Scot. Bonnie Blythe fondly remember Theo Wharton from her trip to England the previous summer with her friends. However, she was happily engaged and although she was attracted to him, he was strictly off limits. Back stateside, circumstances drastically altered when she found her fiance in a compromising position. When Theo walked back into her life in Chicago, the newly single Bonnie was unsure of her feelings...was this a rebound thing? Could it be more? Theo had his own issues to deal with, being a member of the British aristocracy and needing a wealthy wife to help bolster the family coffers.

Smitten by the Brit is a fun read and won't leave you disappointed! A perfect combination of love, lust and pleasure. Thank you to the author, NetgGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of this novel for an honest review. Looking forward to book 3 in the series!

Melonie Johnson does a fabulous job of intertwining her “Sometimes in Love” series novels together. The main characters are complex and well written. The reader cannot help but get lost in the magic of Scotland, the excitement of a wedding, and the fun of an international romance. A solid and enjoyable read!

Really enjoyed this one so much more than the first. This is the second in the Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson. What did I love about this? The heroine was sassy and smart though maybe a bit naive about her fiance, or rather ex. And so glad she took the bull by the horns so to speak with Theo, our perfect Duke.

The chemistry is perfect and the story moves at a great pace. I always wanted to turn the pages to find out how these two would end of having their HEA. And of course, to get to the HEA is not without difficulty - him being a duke and needing to marry for money. Her being on the opposite spectrum of royalty and aristocracy. Also, she's American. But Bonnie Blythe is smart, real, and loveable. And she's a professor of literature. How cool is that.

I love how we have a realistic solution to the Duke's financial problems. Which then leads to our inevitable HEA. I'm ready for the next in the series and so happy this one exceeded my expectations and that I took a chance on it.

I wish I could have given 'Smitten by the Brit' more stars, because it is a delightful story. The problem was with the graphic sexual language and situations that detracted from the overall appeal. 'Smitten by the Brit' is the first book I have read by this author and I understand it was the second in her Sometimes in Love series. Melonie Johnson did a great job with her Shakespeare, Austen and Monty Python quotes interspersed in dialogue. The characters were likeable, there was humor and some tension as to outcome, but just cringe worthy in too many ways. I'd love to read a truly 'sweet' version.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I LOVED this book. I loved this book even more than the first. From Theos charm and politeness to Bonnie’s innocence and relatability. It was perfect from start to finish. I was sad for it to end. I can’t wait to see what the third book has in store!

I did not read the first book in this series but I would like to now. Bonnie and Theo were such an enjoyable couple. I think everyone needs a Theo in their life! This was a great romance and I highly recommend it. Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a cute book...It's a good beach read--something relaxing that you can open when you need a pick-me-up--but I wasn't wowed by it. Maybe it's a personal preference, but I generally like to read romances with a little more snap to the dialogue. The hero and heroine were cute together, but something was missing, and I think it was in the banter, maybe? There wasn't enough push and pull for me. Don't get me wrong, it was very sweet, but I guess I much prefer romances where there's a little bit more conflict. (I'm also over the "British-isms" and Scottish buzz words that were used all the time. "Love," "lass," etc. We don't need to be reminded all the time of their nationality, IMO.)

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet, humorous romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

As the second book in this series, it doesn't disappoint. Melanie has just the right amount of sexiness, turmoil and feel goods in this story. I can't wait for the next one.

I hate books that romanticize cheating. I’m so glad this isn’t that book! The long term boyfriend proposes, he cheats, he gets the boot. Girl swears off love once and for all, girl meets new guy, they fall in love. This is a typical fluffy romance. I’ve read the same story a dozen times but it is cute and light. I enjoyed it.

Cute story! Two things I knew were going to happen....Gabe was going to get the boot and the Theo would save the family! I wasn't disappointed. As is true of real life, ugly raised its head a few times. Theo's sister saved the day not once, but three times! And another HEA.....

This book was gifted to me by the publisher in return for an honest review.