Smitten by the Brit is the second book in Johnson's "Sometimes in Love" series. Bonnie has been with her fiance since they were kids, but their relationship is definitely over when she walks in on him and another women doing unspeakable things on her great-grandmother's quilt. On the summer she should have been planning her wedding, Bonnie takes a leap of faith and across the pond to teach a summer session on her other love - Shakespeare. Adding to the list of things that have turned her world upside-down is Theo.

Theo met Bonnie the previous summer, as they witnessed their two best friends falling in love. The attraction was instantaneous, and now that she's single Theo isn't going to miss his opportunity to explore this unique connection. While what is developing between Theo and Bonnie is probably, definitely love, Theo's obligations as a real-life duke makes it seem all but impossible to live the life he wants with the only woman his heart desires.

This book could be read as a standalone. However, I highly recommend you read the series in order as you will get a lot more enjoyment from the conversations between their friends. Also, fans of Shakespeare and Austen surely find pleasure in the many references to their works in this read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.

So I have to start this by saying: I LOVED Logan in the first book, and liked Theo as his friend. They had an excellent bromance going. But more Theo has me loving the Brit as well! He is a sweetheart of a guy, and strong-willed, loyal, with the perfect amount of cheeky.

Bonnie was a nice match for him. She's a mix of strong feminist and old-fashioned, loving Jane Austen and Shakespeare. I admit that, at first, some of her "Don't treat me like a weak female" hangup felt over-the-top, but it paid off well with the arc of her character. Her vulnerability really helped to round her out, especially towards the beginning half.

The inclusion of the characters from the first book was great, and I felt like they were worked in pretty seamlessly. I would still recommend reading Hot for the Scot before this one to get backstory, but that isn't exactly a hardship since both books are fantastic!

I'd say that my favorite thing about this book, and the first, was that the issues felt like genuine issues with a bit of serendipitous whimsy to make it interesting. The characters' problems and interactions feel almost like real life.

In case you can't tell, I am loving this series! Keep 'em coming, Melonie! :)

I loved this book! The characters were fun and the story kept my interest. I kinda wish it was part of a series so I could have more!

Catching her fiance in the act of cheating, Bonnie accepts a summer teaching job at Cambridge which is only an hour away from Theo, best man to be at her best friend's wedding. Impossible to ignore the sizzling chemistry between the two and not wanting to start a new relationship, Bonnie is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Unknownst to her, the sexy Brit is exactly who he says he is and that twist itself could prevent them from their own fairytale ending.

Unshockingly, it was quite easy to know how Bonnie's relationship with her then finance Gabe was going to end. Typical route of ending an old flame to ignite a new one. Moreover, I almost flew off my chair by how quick Jason admitted his attraction to her the day after the redhead ended her decade long relationship with her middle school sweetheart and just as quickly Bonnie was ready to jump his bones after another chance encounter. It just scream desperate. It just was wham-bam and it was instant. Where was the build up? Where was the sexual tension? This series just wasn't for me and as much as I appreciate the ARC, I dropped this by chapter 12 at 35%.

Loved Getting Hot With the Scot so of course I had to find out what happens with Bonnie, Cassie's best friend with whom she travelled to Europe. Theo is Cassie's fiance's best friend and when he meets Bonnie in the first book. she's a little chill to him. Of course, she's engaged and waiting for her long time boyfriend to pop the questions.

In Smitten by the Brit, Beth finds out her boyfriend has been cheating on her for a year when she walks him and sees him with his girlfriend doing the dirty deed. She immediately breaks up with him and goes to stay at a fancy hotel until she decides what she should do next. Theo happens to be in town also - and at the same hotel - on the same floor.

Bonnie has a difficult time letting go of her anger and she is also jealous of her best-friend's impending nuptials
Theo is struggling to do the "right" thing for his family, who are in dire financial straits. But he wants Bonnie - badly.

The author beautifully includes all the characters from the first book while creating a story for Bonnie and Theo. Highly recommended..

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Like the first in the series, not only do you have the couple to enjoy, but the friendships and family relationships add a lot to the story as well.

I enjoyed the slow build of the relationship between Theo and Bonnie. After meeting as acquaintances in the first book, they reunite and develop a friendship, and eventually a romance that Theo allows Bonnie to set the pace of. The interactions and sexiness between them were realistic and enjoyable. The only disappointment I did have as a romance lover was that as far as the relationship went by the end, the words "I love you" were never spoken by either. Luckily, their other words and actions definitely conveyed their feelings.

Additional to the development of the relationship, I loved that the reader gets to see the growth of the characters individually. Bonnie is offered a job opportunity that gives her time to be on her own and connect with what really made her happy. Theo reevaluates his choices and priorities so that he can live his best life. Seeing them improve their own situations in addition to finding love gave added depth to the story.

I highly recommend this book (as well as the first) and I look forward to the installments still to come.

Although I liked this second entry in the series better than the first, I still feel a bit of a lack of chemistry between the heroine and hero. Bonnie and Theo say all the right things, but I'm just not feeling their connection as much as I should. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed all the literary references, and who doesn't dream of teaching a summer course on Shakespeare at Cambridge? I liked enough about this book to continue to give this series a try.

The perfect laugh out loud romantic comedy that had me laughing and smiling the whole way through reading this book. Loved it. Full of warmth, fun and feel good factor, is what everyone needs to have on their reading devices. New to this author but definitely be coming back for more. One to look out for in the future. Totally recommend

This was super cute! It was my first time reading this author. Tbh, I think this is part of a series, but I didn’t have any problem following along. I loved Theo - he was such a dreamy hero. And I also loved the twist that he is a modern day duke!
Bonnie is just adorable. And I loved all of the supporting characters, especially theo’s sisters!

Wanted to love this one, but it was pretty mediocre. Missing the talent of creating spark, tension and anticipation without the constant in your face crudeness.

The plot line was ok, but nothing that felt original. The constant on then off broke the flow in Bonnie & Theo's relationship.

It was overall OK, not my favourite.

Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC. This is my honest review.

"Heavy-handed there much, Lady Catherine? Bonnie had often wished to be in the middle of an Austen novel. Only now that she was, she couldn't wait to escape."

Okay, the moment when Bonnie meets Theo in Getting Hot with the Scot, I just knew I needed their story. Smitten by the Brit did NOT disappoint. Bonnie is always spouting off Shakespeare and Austen, which makes me love her even more. She's been with the same guy since she was just a little girl, and she cast him, her best friend, and herself in the roles of Anne of Green Gables. She's a total book nerd, which I'm sure many of us can relate to. She is just so sweet, yet strong, and I really enjoy that in a female character. 

Don't even get me started on the dashing and chivalrous Theo. Just kidding, I definitely want to talk about one of my new book boyfriends. We got a peek at the amazingness that is Theo when he helped Cassie in Getting Hot with the Scot, but man you really get to see it in this story. He is just always trying to do what's right. But he does get to experience the saying, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." Will he completely screw everything up, that question is exactly what kept me sucked in to the very end. 

And did I mention Theo's sister helps Bonnie plan a hen party, which ends up being Harry Potter themed?! YES, this book is THAT AWESOME. I already preordered my physical copy, because I need to hold this piece of heaven in my hands.

Special thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was an ok read for me, very light funny book. This is Bonnie and Theo book, Bonnie is just waiting for her fiance to set a wedding date! She's not at all upset that her bestie is getting married ahead of her and her longtime boyfriend to a man she met less than a year ago?! Nope not at all lol she definitely isn't thinking about the hottie blue eyes Brit best man?! When her jerk of a fiance does something shocking she ends their engagement and accept a summer job teaching at Cambridge, only an hour away from Theo lol she definitely isn't looking for another relationship but when the two get together it's to hit to handle !! I do recommend this book it was a funny light read! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

This is the second book in this series and I enjoyed it very much. Especially the settings, this authors does a great job of making you love her background. I also loved the "girlfriends", the secondary characters are what makes this story stand out. I was not to fond of the main character. Again, this series does have a lot of sex scenes. Thanks to Netgalley for letting me read this book.

This was a really fast, good read for me! The characters were well developed, and the plot line kept me hooked until I reached the end. This is definitely worthy of 4 stars and two thumbs up to the author for creating a book that is sure to be a hit with all romance lovers! Well done!

Smitten By The Brit is an adorable romance. It's a cute and fun read. The characters are loveable and the setting is lovely. It's a fast read. Good for a relaxing day.

This story follows Bonnie Blythe on her path to rediscovery. She is a book loving teacher who finds herself single and has to figure out how to move on. In walks Theo, a gorgeous Brit whom she met a year before and who is interested in her now. She accepts a job at Cambridge University for the summer. While in England, she becomes closer to Theo but unbeknownst to Bonnie, he is keeping information from her. Bonnie is still trying to find her way and is not fully able to open up her heart to the possibilities with Theo. I won't ruin the ending but it definitely leaves the reader with all the feels.
I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read. It was entertaining and at times hilarious. I had trouble putting it down. The book was well written and very polished. I have not read anything from Melonie Johnson before but she will definitely be on my radar.

Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love Book 2) is the first book I've read by Melonie Johnson and I absolutely loved it. I adored Bonnie, Theo and their zany friends. This is a fun, steamy romance that won't disappoint. Now I'm off to read Getting Hot with the Scot (Sometimes in Love Book 1)

I loved the Chicago girls. I love their loyalty. Bonnie was not my best character. She was so brizzly towards Theo when he was trying to be a gentleman towards her. I didn't like her running away when she was uncomfortable and wouldn't stick around to communicate. It happens at least three times. It is beyond immature and borders weird for a 29/30 year old who had been living/engaged to run away.

The strength of the book was the settings. The author has made me feel a part of the scenery of both Chicago and England. I felt the wonder of Bonnie at the Book restaurant or the high tea at the Swan.

I would read her work again.

I usually love everything that Melonie Johnson writes but this book was a little to slow for me. I loved Bonnie and her friends. They were so much fun and the same goes for Theo, I just thought that it was too slow of a burn. The ending tied things together nicely, but I just didn’t feel as connected to the story as I normally do

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

We first met Bonnie and Theo in Getting Hot With the Scot. Even though it would really help to understand the dynamics between the various characters, reading that book first isn’t necessary and this book does stand on its own.

I’ll admit, I wasn’t a big fan of Bonnie before this book. She seemed too uptight and a little self-centered. Theo, on the other hand, I always liked with his exceedingly good manners and kindness and he was a bit of a favorite. So, I was surprised I liked this book as much as I did and was cheering Bonnie and Theo as a couple. Bonnie really grew on me and by the end, I actually was happy to see her get her HEA.

I thought this book was very good. So cute with a few funny moments in there. Definitely going after that Austen vibe even down to the Duke bit. There were several references to Austen throughout the book in case you didn’t pick up on the theme. I thought the whole progression of the story was good from pacing, plot, to characterization. The progression to the HEA was great with just enough angst to raise the stakes but not so much it grew wearisome.

Definitely an improvement from the first book in this series and overall a great read. Four stars.