I absolutely love Aubrey and Grant's story. It's fun and sexy full of great banter, while at the same time being tragic, heartfelt and beautiful. This whole series has been wonderful! I feel like I've been waiting to find out what happened with Aubrey and Grant for forever. I just love what the author did with their journey; it felt so real and emotional. Sometimes love, compatibility and attraction really isn't enough, not if important feelings aren't shared and discussions aren't had when they mean the most. I felt so many different emotions reading this amazing story but mostly I simply adored it!

Thanks to the publisher/Netgalley for the ARC of this book.

This is a second chance romance between Grant (a partner in the firm with Lucas and Max, the 2 previous heroes), and Aubrey, another divorce lawyer. Their past has been hinted at throughout the 2 previous books, but there were scant details given. It turns out that Grant and Aubrey met in law school, were together for about 7 yrs, including 3 as a married couple, but got divorced and now can barely stand to be near each other. It's obvious that there are still deep emotions between them and plenty of issues unresolved. As the story progresses and the incident at the heart of their divorce is revealed, my heart broke for both of them. They were both still hurting so much and desperately needed a reboot of their relationship if they were ever going to move forward.

Grant was amazing, my favorite type of hero, a true caretaker alpha with a heart of gold who wanted nothing more than to take care of Aubrey, smooth her way through life, and provide her with all of the love that she had lacked growing up in a brittle, cold, upper crust Boston family. Aubrey was much harder to warm up to. Fiercely independent, she was completely closed off emotionally, to Grant and to everyone else. She never felt like she was good enough for her family or for Grant and routinely pushed away any attempts to help her and get her to open up. It was very clear, though, that the reason she acted the way she did was because of her upbringing, so throughout the story, I was rooting for her. The author did a great job in making me care deeply about both of them and I was completely invested in their happy ending.

My only criticism of the book is that whenever there was a flashback to an earlier time in their relationship, it wasn't immediately clear that we were now in the past rather than the present. I thought that could have been handled better with some kind of formatting or something but that doesn't change my overall feeling about the book.

My thanks to the publisher for providing me an advance copy to review through NetGalley.

This story was a very surprising one.

We follow Grant and Aubrey who are two divorce lawyers that used to be married. They come together again during a cross country road trip and have to face their lingering feelings and attraction. Based on that premise I thought this story would be so funny and steamy with all kinds of angst. Second chance romance road trip where there will probably be the “oops theres one bed” trope? SOLD. However, this story at its core was much more emotional and heartfelt than anticipated. Our main characters are both dealing with the consequences of their split in different ways and I enjoyed seeing things from both perspectives. It was a different relationship dynamic than we usually see in romance and it was refreshing to see that.

However, my main gripe with this novel is the dialogue and character interactions. So much was cringey and immature sounding almost? I understand using humor to lighten up the heavy topic this book explored, but it was almost overcompensating. Also a lot of the explanations of the past and main reveals were told in inner dialogue and made the storytelling a bit disjointed. Maybe if I had read the other books in the series and gotten more of a feel for the writing it wouldn't have bothered me so much.

Having said that though, I think that this was a steamy read with plenty of emotion and romance. If you’re looking for a romance that handles heavy topics, look no further.

It was great to finally see Aubrey and Grant's story. They had a lot of issues to unpack together, and individually. I think that made this book have a different tone than the previous two. At times. I found myself getting frustrated with Aubrey's back and forth feelings because it seemed to drag on a bit; however, it just happened to fit her character's issues. I appreciated that this book did not have a the characters fix all of their insecurities by the end of the story, but instead showed that growth and healing is a slow process that doesn't always get fixed as quickly as a novel sometimes portrays. It is possible to have an HEA while being aware that you still have certain insecurities and triggers. The epilogue was really wonderful because it showed this honest and real outcome for Aubrey and Grant. Of course, the epilogue was also wonderful because it showed all our characters' HEAs. I loved seeing them with their partners and kids. I think this was a great ending to the series. I really enjoyed reading Aubrey and Grant's second chance at love.

Kate Meader writes another great book in this awesome series. Aubrey and Grant’s story is relatable to many couples. They are both attorneys and they have friends in the same circles. They got divorced due to a tragic situation that occurred during their marriage and instead of dealing with it, they got divorced. This story is sad but can Aubrey and Grant be there for each other as friends. Aubrey hasn’t told her 90 year old grandma and doesn’t fly and has no way back home. This story has funny moments and sad moments but is so relatable in so many ways. You will be rooting for them the whole time. When they have so many things against them, can they even be friends? This is a must read. I really liked the writing in this book and how easy it was to read. I have loved this series a lot.

A fun second chance story. sweet, sexy...funny and smart. It kind of hits all the notes and the characters are mostly relatable and engaging.

This was such a good book. Two people who loved each other, married and divorced but still cared. A tragedy ripped them apart and both blamed themselves. I loved the explanation we finally got on how Aubrey broke her arm. Very funny. This story told of two families that could not be more different - yet these two people were perfect for each other. The characters were strong and very likeable. Every Kate Meader book is told so you can really relate to the people in the book. Loved it

I could not put this book down ( read it until 02h00 in the morning and then reread the last chapters the next morning). It is an exceptional and beautiful story and a great addition to the series( I loved Max’ story, the first book in the series) but this one, really grabs you by the heart and does not let go ( there are scenes and dialogue that are touching, funny, aggravating, annoying and then there are the ones that have all those emotions and more) (the one with the tissues in his Grant's mom’s kitchen was a well needed chuckle). This really a must read.

I imagine that losing something can make you feel so sad you also lose the love of your life. This book talks about in a very sad and yet good way. The protagonists are an exmarried couple that will go on a roatrip. That is the formula for “this will happen again”. And I loved it!

Kate saved the best for last with this series. Then Came You hits all the right notes for me in terms of story, characterization, and dialogue. Plus Cat Damon. When even a sexytime makes me cry, I know I’m reading a winner.

I’m not going to enumerate what I liked and appreciated about this book. Suffice it to say that I love everything about Aubrey and Grant’s journey back into each other. They reminded me that happy-ever-after doesn’t happen when a couple weds. That love and lust are not enough. We need to keep working on it because we’ll never get it right.

Kate Meader never fails to make my day, folks. With each new release, she gives me another reason to fall in love all over again, thanks to each new engaging romantic storyline and main couples I can’t help but root for. Then Came You was no exception. Having met Aubrey and Lincoln in the previous two books, I was well acquainted with the smoldering, unspoken chemistry and heated “I dare you to even look me in the eye” tension each time those two destined to reconcile knuckleheads were in the same room. What I wasn’t expecting was their painful, emotional rollercoaster past and the river of relationship angst that soon engulfed them.

Grant Lincoln is a straight shooter. He may come across as a strong, silent type, southern gentleman, with broad shoulders sturdy enough to carry the weight of the world, but he also still has a secret, super soft spot for Aubrey. Considering his calm, cool, collected demeanor in the past, I was surprised yet delighted to see him become very emotional and wear his heart on his sleeve when push came to shove. Fortunately for Aubrey, he is also very patient and determined once he made up his mind to give love a second chance.

Aubrey is a fixer. She’s the go to person who can make things happen, especially in the courtroom. However, she’s walking around feeling like a shell of person. Thanks to her hot mess of a complicated family, she’s always looking over her shoulder expecting the worst. In order for Grant to win this war of words and her heart back, he’s got his work cut out for him. Knowing Aubrey even better than herself is half the battle, but it will take both of them lowering the walls around their heart and surrendering to a vulnerability and pain they’ve tried to bury for years. It will be the only way healing and forgiveness of themselves can finally begin.

I don’t know what will come next, but rest assured, this reviewer can’t wait for the next romantic journey Ms. Meader has planned for us. She remains one of my favorite all time romance authors. Whether it be in the kitchen, hockey rink, fire station, or courtroom, she knows how to serve up hot sizzly romance with real couple connections that lead to romantic HEAs.

Title: Then Came You, Series: Laws of Attraction (Book 3), Author: Kate Meader, Pages: NL, stand-alone but part of a series, cameos of previous book characters, ex-spouses to back together again, both divorce lawyers, both stayed celibate during long separation, lots of relationship angst, shared silent secret heartache, HEA.

Book 1 - Down With Love (Charlotte & Max), Pages: 237
Book 2 - Illegally Yours (Trinity & Lucas), Pages: 228
Book 3 - Then Came You (Aubrey & Grant), releases 5/7/19

Other series: Hot in the Kitchen (chef backdrop), Hot in Chicago (firefighter based), Chicago Rebels (hockey theme)

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)

I’ve read the two previous books in this “Laws of Attraction” series and I’ve been waiting for this storyline for like…. EVER!
Aubrey Gates and Grant Lincoln have history…. history like they were married. They chalk it up to “irreconcilable differences” but no one really buys it. Their attraction and reaction to each other is too intense. Not even their closest friends know the real reason behind their split. All they know is when these two are anywhere near each other sparks fly and threaten to burn down whatever building they are in.
There couldn’t be two people more different than Boston Blue Blood Aubrey Gates and Atlanta Good-ole Country Boy Grant Lincoln but from the moment they met they were inseparable, until something in their marriage tore them apart.
With Aubrey’s Grandmother’s ninetieth birthday coming up, Grant is making the two/three-day road trip with Aubrey because 1-She hates flying and 2-She’s got a broken arm. Not to mention, Aubrey hasn’t mentioned to her grandmother (who happens to adore Grant), that they’ve divorced. They have to put on an act pretending to still be in love so her grandmother won’t suspect a thing. The love part really isn’t an act because they both admit that they’ve never stopped loving each other.
The trip forces them to come to terms with what went wrong and how they both handled the situation. It also forces Aubrey to take a deeper look at herself, her family and her life in general.
I was so happy that Grant was finally getting his story and I wasn’t disappointed. From the minute he was introduced in the other books I wanted to know more about him. It took me a while to warm up to Aubrey but in the end, I liked her.
They two of them played off each other brilliantly. Even though they were divorced and there was tension between them, it melted almost instantly. There was no telling that these two were head over heels in love with each other and definitely belonged together.
This is one of those rare occasions when I say you don’t really have to read the other books in the series but to get the full Grant and Aubrey feel…. I would suggest it.

2.5 stars

Then Came You was a solid chick-lit romance with appealing characters that suffered somewhat from a lack of plot. Using the first person tense and dual POV between ex-spouses, Aubrey ‘Bean’ and Grant ‘Georgia’ were the protagonists in the third story of a trilogy but I had no issues reading it as a stand-alone.

The couple had a deep history. It was not hard to see they still loved each other but we’re burdened by a personal hurdle in their marriage. The lack of communication challenged this intimacy and caused emotional vulnerability. As attorneys, they should have learned a lesson. Instead, they were divorced.

The defying moment arrived in the form of a mini road trip. It was the holidays and Aubrey was going home. She recently had an accident and Grant offered to drive.

At first, it was entertaining. However, I took exception that the romance ultimately went nowhere until the very end. Yes, there was lots of sex and some internal dialogue by both characters. But the weight or purpose of their divorce was set aside numerous times because of the lovemaking. And it was immediate with no buildup which challenged their reason for the divorce in the first place. I sincerely believe it would have been better if the author wrote about this couple in the form of a novella.

*If you like previously married couples that are given a second chance and enjoy deep thinkers with a heavier plot consider Theresa Weir’s One Fine Day, Kristan Higgins’ My One and Only, Alina Adam’s Annie's Wild Ride or Barbara Delisky’s Coast Road. But be prepared for moments of intense feelings and angst.*

Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read this ARC. It was given to me for an honest review.

———-I will post this review on Amazon in May when it is receptive.———

The first word I thought of when I finished this book was WOW ! From the moment I started reading this series I wanted to know what happened to Grant and Aubrey. Even the characters in the other two books wanted to know. Let me tell you Kate Meader did not disappoint us. This book was such an emotional roller coaster ride. It took us back in time to the beginning and through to the end. It was such well written book. From the moment I meant these characters I new that they still had feelings for each other. This book tests those feelings and so much more. I do not want to spoil anything for you because I believe in order to enjoy the book fully you need to not know anything going in. Honestly you will not be disappointed at all. I absolutely loved all the side characters and it was great seeing the other characters from the first two books and seeing where they were. I would not only highly recommend this book I would recommend the whole series. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

While the book still had much of the author’s usual banter, this book was much more emotional and serious than the author’s previous books. The book should probably come with a content warning based on subject matter.

We finally learn why Aubrey and Grant’s marriage ended in divorce even though they obviously still love each other. Given the different ways the hero and heroine were raised, it’s understandable that they would have different ways of dealing with the issues in their marriage. I wasn’t always convinced that the heroine loved the hero as much as he loved her. I also felt at times that he was in love with the woman that he thought she was and not necessarily who she really was. However, all in all I thought this was a good ending to the series and look forward to reading future books by this author.

Then Came You is a humorous, steamy and, at times, tear jerking second chance romance. Grant and Aubrey met in law school, married and appeared to be the perfect couple until they suddenly divorced. Their friends were puzzled, but got no explanations. Then, through a series of slightly convoluted events, Grant ends up driving Aubrey and her maddening cat from Chicago to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving with her family.

The enforced togetherness of the trip brings the two closer and reminds them why no one else “gets” them like each other. It also forces them to confront the tragedy that drove them apart. Aubrey is prickly at times, but the book slowly digs through her pain and background which explains her behavior. There is also plenty of hilarious family disfunction and sexy times. I’m not usually a fan of second chance romance—why couldn’t they get it right the first time??—but Aubrey and Grant convinced me. Trinity and Lucas from Illegally Yours take the prize as my absolute favorite characters in the Laws of Attraction series, but this sweet and funny story was a great conclusion to the series.

2.5 stars

Then Came You is the first book I have read from this author and from the description I had high hopes that I would love it. Unfortunately this one was not what I expected especially from the description of the book. While yes it was a second chance romance between a divorced couple who clearly were still in love, it was in no way funny. Yes there were a few instances that I laughed and most of that was from Libby but overall it was a tedious read. Grant was awesome, he was loving and did so much to bring his wife back after their loss. Now my issue was with Aubrey. She was so frustrating to me, she's insecure and has mommy, daddy issues. I understand her loss, believe me I understand the loss literally but her not moving on or discussing it had nothing to do with her loss but more to do with how she perceives herself. In the end they get their second chance but honestly I the story never grabbed my attention to really care.

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher**

Then Came You is the third book in Kate Meader's Laws of Attraction series. I have really enjoyed this entire series and all of the characters have been entertaining and the stories engaging.

Grant Lincoln and Aubrey Gates fell in love in law school and eventually got married. For reasons that the two of them kept to themselves, two years ago their marriage ended. None of their friends understand it and it's clear the two of them still have feelings for one another.

Aubrey is fiercely independent, mostly due to the way she was raised (her family certainly does not give one warm fuzzies!) but she is also one to keep her feelings held very closely, which certainly doesn't help in relationships. Her philosophy is just to keep moving forward when something not so great happens. She's not one to deal with it head on.

Grant on the other hand feels everything and wears it on his sleeve. He was raised by a single mother, is truly a southern gentleman and the love he has for Aubrey is amazing. He's selfless and wants to do everything he can for the woman he loves, sometimes to a fault. He's the kind of guy you'd want in your corner for sure.

When Aubrey injures her arm making it impossible for her to drive home to her parents for Thanksgiving, Grant offers to drive her knowing she won't fly (she's terrified) and that her cat, Cat Damon, wouldn't be welcome on a train. Will the close proximity make these two finally fess up to the fact their relationship never should have ended two years before or will the deep cuts and wounds from years before continue to derail them?

This was a wonderful second chance love story. There were times I felt every emotion reading this book. I could feel the heartache, the heartbreak and the elation as I moved through the book. Kudos to Kate Meader for penning such an emotional and real book.

If you've been reading Kate Meader's Laws of Attraction series you've been dying to know the story behind Grant and Aubrey's divorce like me. Then Came You tells their story in a heartbreaking, believable, and satisfying way that'll make you praise the mind of Kate Meader.

Aubrey and Grant's story is one of my favorite tropes. Exes who fall back in love with another. You'll squeal with delight, cry with happiness, and blush from the downright dirty scenes!