What a charming story! When Emily moves to her sister's small Maryland town to help her recover from a car accident, she didn't anticipate getting involved in the local Renaissance Faire, alongside her teenager niece. From the very first day, Emily seems to rub Ren Faire organizer Simon the wrong way. But as the summer continues, Emily settles into her role as a bar wench and enjoys getting to know Simon's pirate-like alter ego. Is this a real attraction, or just part of the act? And what happens when summer is over?

I really enjoyed the setting of this story — the town is full of fun, interesting characters and it felt like a real place. The tension between Emily and Simon is well drawn. It resolved a little quicker than I anticipated, but I appreciated that both characters had past experiences that made them wary of each other. A perfect summer read.

This was a solid book! I loved that it centered around a ren faire. This was just very cute and summery.

This book was an absolute delight. I was a theater kid in high school and our group of friends were OBSESSED with our local Ren Faire. This book brought back all those associated memories PLUS left me longing to immediately watch Shakespeare in Love. Would definitely recommend for the keeper shelf -- the witty dialogue, the unique premise, and swoony chemistry between the main protagonists are just a few reasons WELL MET deserves this lauded status. Pick up this book. Read it in one sitting. And then go tell all your friends about it. Does NOT disappoint.

Well Met is a contemporary romance, but it feels very Young Adult to me. The wording irked me. The characters irked me. They felt more like teenagers than mid twenties adults. If that is the kind of romance novel that you like, this is the perfect lighthearted and fun book for you!

Fun summer romance; really enjoyed it! Characters were well-developed and likable, and the story line was sweet. If you're looking for a fun romance, this is a good choice.

I think We’ll Met is very cute for a debut novel. The main characters, Emily and Simon are very cute together and they pretty decent chemistry. The premise of the novel is cute and since I like renaissance fairs myself, I think the author did a pretty good job of capturing the feel of working or attending one. It also makes for some sweet and cute moments and I got a few chuckles.

The pacing is pretty good up until our main characters actually get together and then I feel like things felt rushed and yet fell flat at the same time. The end was cute but predictable. So all in all, a good debut effort. I’d like to see how the author grows in the future!

I love the slow burn, how gradually Simon and Emily start to unwrap the layers of each other and start to like and trust each other. It felt like a well earned relationship, not the insta love you sometimes see in novels. I also enjoyed all the Ren Faire details, as I've never been to one!

I loved this book because I really identified with Emily. A lot of her vulnerabilities and insecurities felt like a mirroring of my own life as I tend to overthink everything on a regular basis. We even share the same last name. The setting of a Renaissance Faire was different and interesting, as was Emily's niece Caitlyn who thankfully was not your typically portrayed angsty teenager. I liked all the characters but I did feel the romance was a bit underdeveloped. Overall, still a great read and a fun romance. 5 stars.

Ren Faire romance, wenches, taverns, sexy pirates.... I loved this cute Rom Com so much. Simon and Emily have great chemistry. I like the supporting friends roles too because it made the every day romance more relatable.
The family love between sisters and niece was perfect. Simon well and Mitch 😉were both swoon worthy. Honoring loved ones, support of family, Renaissance history and small town culture. This book was rich in life and love.

Such a great story, it was sweet and cute.It was fast paced and I loved the concept.I adored the characters and I devour it in one sitting.

Emily has moved to stay with her older sister and niece for the summer while her sister recovers from a car accident.Emily goes her niece Caitlin to sign up to be a cast member for the Ren Faire.But she has to work too, there she will meet Simon, the Faire’s organizer. They do not get along well at first.Their conversations were fun!

I loved the set up and the characters were well developed!I loved Emily, she was so nice.Simon was a swoon worthy hero, I loved him so much!

Just an OK book. Story feels very choppy, would have enjoyed multifaceted character development rather than relying on the same traumas over and over

A rom-com set at the Ren Faire. What more could my cos-playing heart could ask for? I was barely into this book and I was giddy with laughter and as the story went on. It only got better. Swoony moments of fun that I could not get enough of. This debut is going to be a big hit.

A sweet romance that has so many touching moments between Simon and Emily, that will have you dreaming for much more...

Let's begin by stating that this is Jen's debut novel and the first time reading anything by her, so I am rather surprised at myself that I was able to enjoy her story. Why am I surprised you may say? Because lately, with new authors I have not been hitting it squared. And it scares me to think that this may be a constant thing with future new authors. Either way, I can say for sure that reading that synopsis had me drawn to idea of requesting this baby. I mean, have you read it? Renaissance reenactment? I mean, HECK YES! Sign me up one hundred percent! There is a lot to this story that brings the eye to the attention in all good aspects. Especially when dealing with the characters that will have you questioning a few things, but also make you fall in love with them.

I am keeping it short and sweet with this review, because you cannot miss from reading this novel. I am keeping my eye out that hopefully we can get a book for Mitch? Seriously, I need his kilt to be taken off by my teeth if I am being honest. Jen DeLuca, you better give us more Mitch action. Because I seriously want him like right now. But overall, this story is heart melting. Make sure to check it out, because you don't want to miss out on it.

WELL MET certainly has a lot going for it. Its characters are charming, the setting is unique, and it's a hell of a lot of fun. It's a book I would recommend to anyone looking for an engaging rom-com in the vein of Sally Thorne. With that said, I wish I had been able to connect to the romance itself more. The pivot moment in which realizations are made and feelings begin to change felt unearned to me and impacted my overall enjoyment. Books like these hinge on the romance and if you're not fully into that aspect, the story as a whole takes a hit. However, I did still get a lot of enjoyment while reading and I suspect that many others will love this one more than I did.

This is a contemporary romance. However, at the 25% mark, I still don’t know for certain who the love interest is. There are two men the protagonist focuses on. One is hot in a kilt, funny, and kind. The other is a jerk. Based on the blurb for the book, I’ve figured out she’ll go for the jerk but I’m not sure I want to stick around for his redemption. She should go for the guy in the kilt. The author made a mistake here by using a likeable-relatable character the reader would want as a foil for who the author chose for the heroine. I’m now at the 35% mark and will not finish. I stopped caring. The author should have given at least one moment of shared interest between hero and heroine early on so the reader is hopeful instead of annoyed.

Emily Parker is starting over. When her sister is in a car accident, Emily moves to Willow Creek to take care of her and her niece. She looking forward to putting a bad break-up out of her head and focusing on reconnecting with her family. When her niece drags her to Renaissance Fair auditions, Emily decides to give it a whirl - after all, she spent a few years working in a bar - she can put on a corset and be a wench for a few weekends this summer. What Emily didn't expect was to fall into Fair life - making friends with her fellow volunteer and starting a fake fair romance with a dashing pirate. But when Emily's relationship with Simon turns a little more real, she's going to have to make some decisions about her future.

If you are looking for a light romance with a Shakespearean twist - try out Well Met. I was pleased with the character development throughout the story. Emily is an engaging character who knows herself. She's very family oriented and willing to stand up for herself - which is a great message for everyone.

I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS MORE THAN FIVE STARS!!

NEW FAVORITE!! I’m still swooning!!!

THANK YOU BERKLEY AND NETGALLEY FOR SENDING ME AND EARLY COPY!!

I have officially been WOOED by Jen Delucas world!! Ahhhhh I just want to go back and reread it!! This book gave me all the warm happy fuzzy butterflies!! I never wanted to put it down, I was captivated and consumed with Simon and Emily’s renaissance romance!!!

This story follows Emily who’s had a really awful breakup as she goes to the small town of Willow Creek to help her sister recover from a bad accident and help take care of her teenage niece. Apart of taking care of her is joining in on the summer renaissance faire and becoming a tavern wench on the weekends. She meets the swoon worthy pirate Captain Blackthorne who she is trying to come to terms with is the same firm English teacher she butted heads with. Ahh these two fall head over heels in love with eachother and it’s developed so PERFECTLY! So much chemistry that it was practically oozing off the page. My stomach was full of butterflies over ever interaction between them, I just couldn’t stop reading I wanted to stay in there world!

I loved Emily and her journey towards realizing her self worth. It’s so important and I felt so deeply for her. I loved her relationship with her sister, and Stacey as well! I loved how supportive they were and how important family was in this book. I loved all the side characters and I’m dying for more of this small town. (Please tell me Mitch and April get a book!!) I loved the bookstore element and the faire element. It was so adorable but I loved how Faire was more than just Faire. For Simon it’s something completely different and deeper and I loved how that was written and watching him grow into himself as an individual.

I’m in love with Simon. Oh my god. That man made my heart swoon and melt. THE QUOTING OF SHAKESPEARE! THE SHARED LOVE FOR ENGLISH! Ahhhh all those book store moments and faire moments! I’m in love! I love history and the renaissance era so putting that into this modern love story I can’t!! I want a Simon!! THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN HIM AND EMILY!! So much steaminess!! This book is filled with everything I love about romance!

I truly can’t speak highly enough about this book. I’m dying to reread it already and I’m so excited for everyone to read this when it comes out in September!!! It’s a new favorite of mine and I can’t wait wait for people to fall in love with Jen Delucas words as I have! I’m so excited to read more from her and I’m crossing my fingers we get more summers at Willow Creeks Renaissance Faire!

"Well Met" is a book that will keep you turning the pages long after you should have turned out the light and hone to bed. The book takes place over a summer during the local Renaissance Faire. The setting creates a dreamy, Shakespearean quality to the whole plot and I fell in love instantly with the cast and setting.

Prepared to be wooed and hear me well, ye fair ladies, folks, and knaves. This contemporary Ren-Faire set romance is going to delight you while tugging at your bodice strings.

I blew up my ARC reading list schedule because Well Met by Jen DeLuca has been at the absolute top of my most anticipated 2019 romances since I saw that cover and read the words "Rom-Com at a Renaissance Fair." When it landed on my eReader I knew I had to read it right away, and it definitlely lived up to my expectations!

Told in 1st Person POV from the perspective of Emily, a twenty-something who's jerk ex-boyfriend just unceremoniously dumped her, despite the fact she dropped out out of college to work and help him get through law school. Now Emily is essentially homeless and therefore totally ready and willing to help out her much older sister, who needs assistance after having her leg shattered in a bad car accident.

One of the tasks Emily ends up with is volunteering with her teenage niece at the local Renaissance Fair, not exactly what Emily had in mind for the summer, but also not something that sounds too terrible. Especially since it seems there will be beer, jousting, and men in kilts! Too bad the fair organizer is such a grump.

As Emily becomes Emma, bar wench, every weekend, she also discovers she's so much more.

Absolutely delightful from so many aspects. The details of the fair, the cast of secondary characters, Emily's relationships with her sister, her niece, and the new friends she makes. Plus, the romance! I won't say much more because I'll let you fall for the guy-liner wearing pirate yourself!

A must read, definitely worth a pre-order!

I received a free copy in exchange for a fair review!

Well Met was so unbelievably fun! I loved every character I was introduced to and was blown away by their chemistry. I particularly enjoyed how these characters learned lessons throughout the whole book instead of just at the end, it felt more natural and made for a more compelling story.