I have loved every installment in the Book of Love series. Meara Platt is a wonderful story teller. Willow and Shane's story kept me reading long after I should have put the book down for the day. Can't wait for the next!
Thank you Meara Platt, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

Willow Farthingale is in Taunton on her way to London for her first season when a fire erupts in the carriage house. Willow tries desperately to enter as she believes The Book of Love is inside. Local Magistrate, Shayne Brayden prevents her from entering. Sparks fly between Willow and Shayne as well - great chemistry.
Shayne stays busy protecting Willow and family. There is the arson, attempted murder, villains, prisoners to take to jail; all of which are threatening Willow, who he has realized is the missing piece of his heart.
Another great story in the Book of Love Series!

I really enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to the next book in the series and need to read all of the others that I have missed.

Every time I receive an advanced copy of Meara Platt I read and review on other platforms when book releases. I always forget to review on here. This book was amazing!!

I would read THE PROMISE OF LOVE before reading this book, since it directly ties in with this one. As the Ashcott Inn's carriage house burns to the ground, Magistrate Shayne Brayden keeps Willow Farthingale from running into the fire to retrieve THE BOOK OF LOVE as the red leather-bound book is necessary to fall in love. Reading the book so many times, Willow repeats it to Shayne to explain the low brain and the high brain. As the book works it's magic, Willow and Shayne fall in love. A dark cloud hangs over the town, a group of younger sons of high society guilty of the most heinous acts, he arrested are in jail. He must move them out of Taunton to another town with a better jail for the safety of Willow and the town. As in the previous books, events happen very quickly and the hero and heroine go through a few trials and tribulations with some humor. Willow is young and sweet, Shayne is the knight protector.
I recommend reading the compete series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book

This was a book I planned to binge read the entire series before this one. I even downloaded the 10 books before this one, but I never got to them. I really loved the relationship and how the communicated with eachother and the side plot of Lorcan and Cammy. Sadly a lot of this book was kind of boring and it took me a while to read. But I am 100% going to read Cammy and Lorcans book and might actually start the series from the beginning

As many reviews have mentioned, The Book of Love is central to this story and Willow is desperate to get it back after thinking it has gone up in flames after a fire. I would agree with reviews that have mentioned that there is far too much emphasis placed on this book and in how Willow dissected its contents. There is also a lot of repetition in this book, especially when it comes to previous books. I get that all the books in this series co-mingle but it seemed overly excessive.
I also felt Willow far too naive and young for what was being discussed and in how she reacted to it.
I loved Shayne's character and thought he dealt with Willow in a good way, sometimes almost a comical way.
I do recommend this book for a sweet love story, HEA, a mystery, memorable characters, strong writing, and a great storyline.
I received an advanced copy in exchange for my review

This book seemed to start rather abruptly. There wasn't much of an introduction, just sort of an immediate presentation of the two main characters as the love interests. The book of love was, obviously, central to the theme of the book. But I have to say it was talked about SO much that it almost seemed to.. retract from the story a bit? Like I felt it took attention off the budding romance between Shayne and Willow when it was supposed to be helping it along.

Now all that being said, this was definitely a fun, quick read. There was some drama but not between the two main characters in the sense of betrayals, cheating, etc. The drama came from some villains from the previous book stirring the pot again. I liked Shayne's character, he seemed to undergo quite a bit of growth which was nice to see. Willow seemed a lot younger than her character was meant to be but as the book went on she did seem to mature. I liked the two as main characters overall.

I will definitely read more in this series, but I just don't think this was my favorite one overall. That being said, I encourage you to give it a try and form your own opinion!

Shayne and Willow get off to a very bumpy start. You could almost say a jaw dropping or in this case a body dropping and dripping. Shayne needs to up hold the law and keep everyone safe. Willow needs to save the 'family heirloom' The Book of Love. Watch or read how the Book of Love lends its wisdom to its next couple. As its brings the couple together as they read to understand how love REALLY works.

Delightful, lighthearted, and Yet Dangerous

This is a lighthearted romance, but there are villains, so there will be a dash of suspense. Shayne and Willow’s antics will make you smile, but Shayne has dangerous prisoners in his town, and they are threatening the woman he has come to love. The book starts with a fire at the carriage house, and Willow has every intention of going to rescue the Book of Love. She is determined to go into the fire, and Shayne is determined to stop her. This is how it begins, but how will it end? Willow had the Book of Love in her possession for long enough to know how to use it, and Shayne is in danger. Will she manage to steal his heart? I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those who like lighthearted historical romance with a dash of suspense.

Taunton’s magistrate, Shayne Brayden, never saw the punch from Willow Farthingale coming, but he wasn't about to let the fiesty miss out of his sight until he got her witness statement. Willow might have seen who set fire to the inn's carriage house and Shayne needed to catch the culprit(s) before even more damage was done. Though they had a rocky start, a sort of mutual respect developed between them, that is, until Willow is attacked. Now all of Shayne's protective instincts kicked in to protect the woman that was becoming very dear to him. Can he keep her safe before another attempt is made?

I loved all the Book of Love books. This was another tender and sweet story without too much conflict between the main characters, but more self-doubt than anything else. Shayne wasn't ready to admit he was falling in love with Willow and Willow couldn't believe a hunky and gorgeous man like Shayne would be interested in her. There's a mystery running through the story of who exactly wanted Willow dead and a past love of Shayne's that shows up to shake Willow's confidence. If you're looking for a sweet and romantic story, this series is definitely a favorite. Can't wait to read the next book in the story and see what happens with Willow's sister.

I anxiously await for each Book of Love Series just knowing that Meara Platt is going to knock me breathlessly! Little did I realize but, not only was I not only given shock, but Shane Brayden was socked in the nose by one of those Farthingale girls. Willow is definitely having the worst night of her life. The carriage house goes up in flames and that is what gets her into trouble with Shayne the local law.
The trouble only escalates for the pair and mix into the foray the Book of Love and you have even double the trouble!
Meara Platt is known for her romanticism and lighthearted humor, but each book keeps the reader alive with tenderness of first kisses to lasting kisses. The laughter one feels is genuine and as we turn the pages is to find sense of adventure and devotion!

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions!

I enjoyed the small town aspect of Willow and Shayne's story. And it is written really well. There is a book of love, and it is really the main character in the book. The process of falling in love is dissected quite often and it took away from the magic of love for me. Willow also seems quite emotionally immature and it did dampen my enjoyment of the book. However, I have always preferred strong lead characters.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

The Wonder of Love by Meara Platt is another in the Book of Love series. Willow is convinced that she and her love must read the book, together preferably, to ensure their love was the right thing. It had worked for her cousins, hadn't it? And her sister? She wasn't even sure she LIKED Shayne Brayden. He was bossy and arrogant. True he had helped save her sister, but now he was keeping her from rushing into a burning building to save her precious book. He was kicking and hitting and when she kicked him in an especially tender spot, they happened to be at the horse trough he had threatened to drop her in. Full of pain, that's exactly what happened. Now the only dress she own was soaking wet. The others had all been destroyed in the carriage house fire, and she was angry. . .until she stopped to think. He had been trying to protect her. He was very good looking. And there were seriously dangerous men trying to harm her. And he did prove himself when he gently held her as the doctor stitched up her wounds. Some fiend had shot through her window. He had missed her but the glass shards had not. He was there again when an infection set in and the doctor had to open her wounds to search for the offending detritus. Now he was reading the book.

These are all kind and gentle love stories. Each is my favorite as I am reading it, as was this one. Willow is very young and very inexperienced. Too young to make a decision about love. He, however, fighting it as he had, had made the decision for both of them. He loved her. She was the missing piece of his heart. They went through some trials before both were on the same page, including another woman. He was strong and firm. She was young, beautiful, and firm. Things worked out as they should and things came to the proper conclusion. I loved it.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of The Wonder of Love by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #dragonblade #thewonderoflove

The delightful Book of love is at work again. Or is it? Did it burn in the fire set by arsons?

Willow Farthingale is on her way to London to make her debut, carrying The Book with her. When mischief makers set the carriage house on fire and it seems to burn all her things and the book, she is so upset. But when Shayne, the local Magistrate steps in, it seems another small fire ignites!

He is determined to not fall for a woman and get hurt again. But Willow is just too irresistible, beautiful and fiery! What's a man to do?

Love this series and so glad Meara keeps using her wonderful imagination to keep adding to it!
By the way Meara, I am waiting for my copy of The Book of Love!

How is Willow Farthingale to find true love if the Book of Love is lost? How is Shayne Brayden supposed to protect the stubborn woman who wants to run back into a burning building to save said book?

This is an entertaining fast-paced story with wonderful characters, a little unpredictable and a lot of fun. Shayne, Magistrate of Taunton, has his hands full with more trouble from the Lords Bullies and trying to keep Willow safe. Shayne is brooding, protective, and serious. Willow is charming, beautiful, and annoying. Different, yes. Falling in love, yes, but they won’t admit it. But things have a way of working out. Aunt Charlotte and the Book of Love say so. I enjoyed The Wonder of Love. I recommend it and the series.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Can Willow make it out of Taunton to travel to London for her first season or will fate step in? This series is always filled with romance and excitement. A case of arson, attempted murder and a punch to the face leave you wanting more. Shayne and Willow offer a roaring good time that you don’t want to miss.

This sweet Regency romance had me chuckling at the antics of sisters Willow and Cammy, made all the more frantic by the possible damage done to The Book of Love in a fire. Willow's attempted dash into a burning carriage house earns her the wrath and retribution of the local magistrate, Shayne Brayden, who does not take kindly to having his nose punched, nor to a kick in his nether regions. However, upon realizing that Willow witnessed the start of the fire, he goes on the alert knowing that she is in danger. The more time Shayne spends with Willow, the more entranced he becomes with the enticing young lady. Shayne and Willow make a great couple and his protective stance over her melts one's heart. I did find Willow's protestations over her lack of personal worth a bit tedious, but ultimately Shayne wins her over. However, before he can do anything about wooing her, he has to transport the miscreants who have been causing chaos in the district, to stand before a judge, but they are not the only ones to keep him busy as he has his hands full with those planning their own revenge. This novel is a standalone and comes to a sweet conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

I think it’s hard for me to review this since you clearly need to read the previous book in the series before jumping into this one. That was more my fault than the publisher though since I thought each book was a standalone. If you haven’t read the series you can still read this but you may be a bit lost/confused.
The premise of the story is cute but I felt that the couple took their sweet time getting together. The plot tended to drag a bit in the middle too.
The cover is really pretty.
I would recommend if you’ve read previous books where the characters have been introduced. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had.

I enjoyed this book even more than the one before it and I CANNOT WAIT for the next one in the series. I love little more than a secretly soft grump like Shayne and he was written so well. I will forever love Charlotte’s meddling too. This one I had me laughing so hard several times while also giving me so many feels. Definitely enjoyed!