Oh how I love a great haters to lovers romance! And add royalty to the mix? A great story that I loved the banter & chemistry!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

This was just so cringy worthy and so awkward...it was trying too hard to be fun...but it just wasn`t.

Author’s writing is witty and engrossing and enjoyed all the characters and their antics.
This was a quick, fun read that I didn't want to put down. I laughed at the stories of her dating mishaps and applauded her decisions . I Can't wait to read the rest of the series to catch up!

This was a quick, fun read that I didn't want to put down. Despite her best efforts, Lutece cannot find someone to share her life with. I laughed at the stories of her dating mishaps and applauded her decision to have children on her own. Whitney Dineen's writing is witty and engrossing and enjoyed all the characters and their antics. I particularly loved the spotlight on adoption. Can't wait to read the rest of the series to catch up!

Overall this was a nice, quick read that gave me the happily ever after I was in the mood for.

While the transitions from character to character were awkward at times, the story itself was enjoyable.

Hooked on this author and her books. What can I say. I liked this book. Must read. Do it. If you do anything else. Read this book today. Great read and enjoyable.

You’re So Vain is the fourth book in the Seven Brides for Seven Mothers series following Lutéce Choate and Prince Alistair Hale. 36 year-old Lu is exhausted of the dating scene in Los Angeles. Where have all the chivalrous, handsome men gone? With her biological clock ticking, she wants to have a baby. With or without a partner by her side. With her sister getting married to the prince of Malquar, the last thing Lu wants is to be in the limelight. She definitely doesn't want to encounter Prince Alistair, who is a complete flirt.

Alistair Hale is the perfect paparazzi victim. He is in his early 30's and is the spare prince in line for the throne. They always catch him partying, or being a naughty playboy. The truth is he has a different side than what the public sees. He's kind and gentle to those he loves, like his family and the children at the orphanage. When Lu arrives in Malquar, he is smitten at first but deterred by her prickly persona. Both of their mothers concoct a plan to bring these two opposites together. Because what could be better than enemies to lovers?

2.5 stars ⭐️ My first Whitney Dineen book didn’t impress me enough to want to read others by her. As much as this series sounds endearing; there is something about mothers meddling in their children’s love lives that irks me. Lu and Alistair’s character development didn’t evolve well enough for me to understand them. The plot circles around Lu desperately wanting to have children of her own but the epilogue doesn’t suggest that occurring.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

While I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this book, if someone asked me about it I would tell them it was fine. It was a quick read and entertaining enough to keep me interested in finishing it. I wouldn't say it was great or amazing, but I enjoy rom-com type novels and this had all the makings of a decent one. It's part of a series which I had not read before, but I was able to gather enough background in the book itself that it wasn't necessary to read any of the other books. I may pick up one of the other books if I'm looking for a quick, easy read in the future.

I hate to love you . One of my favorite genres. Whitney does it again. Fabulous writing and killer storyline. Whoop whoop so glad I picked this one up. I co u ld read this over and over

This is a light, angst free, and chaste romance. Al has a reputation as a womanizing prince. Lu has an unlucky romantic history. To complicate matters, Al’s brother, the future king, is marrying Lu’s sister. Can love, and their meddling mothers, bring these two opposites together?

I received an ARC for my honest review.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, I love Whitney Dineen's writing. So I was very excited to read this story. I quickly read the 3 previous books in the series beforehand because, although you can read each story as a standalone, there's a lot of shared characters and context. I would definitely recommend doing that (they're all available on KU).

Now, You're So Vain follows Alistair and Lutéce's story. Alistair is Geoffrey's (the chef from books 1-3) brother. Lutéce is Claire and Romaine's sister. They met very briefly at the end of book 3, and it's fair to say that Lutéce was not immediately enamoured.

Which means You're So Vain is my favourite trope, enemies to lovers! Lu hasn't come across particularly nice in the previous stories, but we find out what's going on with her private life and it makes a lot of sense. She's heading towards her 40s and is absolutely desperate for a child. Full of hormones after one failed attempt at IVF, she decides she needs a break from her everyday life. She goes on sabbatical. When the opportunity to stay on in Malquar comes up, after her younger sister's engagement to Prince Geoffrey (Oh yes, did I mention there's a royal family?) Lu grabs it to stay away from her meddling mother. This places her closer to Alistair, and their relationship blossoms.

I really loved this addition to the series.

I will say, I wasn't sure what to make of Lu at first. Her entire demeanour appeared so prickly, and the brief mentions of her in earlier books in the series had hardly been flattering.

So, it came as a pleasant surprise to discover her softer, more vulnerable side. This story also had much more emotional depth than the previous two books, and I think that's why I enjoyed it so much. As daft as some scenarios were, it didn't feel superficial, and the connection between Lu and Alistair felt like it grew organically, rather than being forced.

I also found myself tearing up several times, in particular during the orphanage scenes. The best so far.

*Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to give an honest review.*

This rom-com is the fourth book in the Seven Brides for Seven Mothers Series and revolves around 36-year-old Lutéce Choate (a.k.a Lu) from Los Angeles whose younger sister, Claire, gets engaged to a prince from Malquar and so necessities her whole family to move to the palace to celebrate the engagement.

The 32-year-old Prince Alistair is the ‘spare’, not the heir to the throne. Lu can't stand him because of his carefree nature and playboy image, a facade the press loves to paint him in but in fact, Alistair is someone who enjoys spending time with the children in the orphanage, make gourmet peanut butter sandwiches, and love to stay in his yacht, alone, staring into the ocean.

Lu is determined to use this break to relax so she can get pregnant through IVF because she has given up on trying to find true love and can't wait to be a mother. But her own meddlesome mother, Sheila, and Queen Charlotte (Alistair’s mother) have other plans. They are determined to bring Lu and Alistair together and concoct a scheme to brew romance between these two.

It was a sweet, short read. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Lu and Alistair are lovely characters to read about. Lu is headstrong and Alistair is thoughtful and super sweet. The family is fun, especially the mothers who ensure comedy prevails. More than romance, this book deals with the topic of adoption, and in a brilliant way shows why that is a wonderful option for potential parents to consider. Lu gets really close with one of the kids at the orphanage and decides to adopt her. Alistair supports her wish and the family comes up with another excellent idea to make sure no child feels left out.

The only thing I didn’t like was the pacing of the book. It felt rushed as if the writing happened in a hurry to churn out a book in record time and as a result felt a bit artificial. It speeds up the reading but makes the book lack soul. More justice could have been done to the characters. They had great potential.

Here are a few of my favourite scenes from the book:
Lu and Beatrice making a wish at the fountain. That was heartwarming.
Alistair putting aside his romantic interest in Lu after understanding her past fears, to help her loosen up and the subsequent burger dinner on the boat. Lovely.

Overall, the book is a fun and easy read with likable characters, perfect for rom-com lovers and teens.

I received a free copy from NetGalley for an honest review of the book. Thank you Xpresso Books.

I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand I didn't hate it but I didn't really enjoy it either. I felt like it took longer than it should have for them to get together and also their did not seem to be a lot of depth in how they felt for each other. I know they cared for each other but it did not come across well enough in the writing for me personally. What saved the book for me was her wanting to adopt the little girl, that really got me.

I received an arc from netgalley.

After reading the other book in the series, I was so excited for Lu's and Alistair's story and I was not disappointed! Their chemistry and relationship was well written. Lu visits Malquar to celebrate her sister's engagement to Alistair's brother. Lu's uptight personality clashes with Alistair's laidback personality, however behind the arguing is passion. Lu's desire to have a child is a vital part of the story which was not mentioned in the synopsis of the book but was an interesting addition to the book. The only reason I did not give this book 5 stars was the negative portrayal of single motherhood. If you have previously enjoyed the series or other books by Whitney Dineen, you will enjoy this novel!

This series is wildly funny and entertaining. Whitney's books have that effect on you, a heart full of warmth & happiness.

Just like the either books I truly enjoyed this one.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story! It was light-hearted, funny, flowed well, and I enjoyed all of the characters. I enjoyed how the book itself was laid out to us readers in that the point of view/narrator changed consistently throughout paragraphs. It was an interesting way to gain perspective and insight as to how this story unfolded through the eyes of each character. I felt it only added to getting to know the characters on a deeper level by being able to hear their side of things. I like that this story played out like a rom-com but wasn’t too neatly tied up with a bow at the end. I plan to seek out other titles from this author now!

This is a cute story, a modern fairy tale where the everyday woman lives HEA with a real prince. It’s cute, sweet and a quick read. Lu and Alistair were cute together when she was being nice, but he was completely understanding and so patient with her. Their moms interfered a lot and the depth of that meddling frankly scared me, they were so smothering and overbearing, especially Sheila (Lu’s mother). Luckily, Alistair and Lu know how their moms are and were able to handle those ladies so the meddling didn’t make a mess of things. This book has goofy country music stars, silly royalty and orphans pining for families of their own, what more could you want?

Seven Brides for Seven Mothers is one of my favourite series. This latest addition is as much fun to read as the previous books!
We're back to the tiny European kingdom of Malquar. I don't want to spoil your enjoyment of Book 3, if you haven't read it yet, but one of the six children of Queen Charlotte and King Alfred is getting married and the book begins with the future-in-laws coming over for the engagement party. There's nothing more 36-year-old Lutece would like than to become a mother, but the dating scene in LA is horrendous and she's been hurt one too many times. Alistaire is the second in the line of succession. He is the proverbial 'spare'and has a reputation of a playboy. His friendly and outgoing disposition may have been mistaken for being flirtatious and irresponsible, but he has hidden depths. The book is a lovely opposites-attract-and-discover-they-were-meant-fo-each-other storywith a bit of help from Alistaire and Lu's mothers.
Very enjoyable, easy to read, with great pace and likeable characters- highly recommended for any readers looking for a fun, romantic escape.

Thank you to Giselle from Xpresso Book Tours, NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the review copy, provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

4.5 Stars
This is the fourth book in the series and a great addition. This gave me everything I look forward in a book in this series. It delivers o the humor. I was laughing quite often. There is meddling moms and aunts that want to see their kids happy. Alistair and Lu had me gobbling up the pages. Lu is not a fan of Alistair and his playboy reputation. He has a lot of work to prove to Lu he is more than his reputation says he is. This book took me on such a delightful ride. We got to know Lu's sister and Alistair's brother in the previous book so it's great to see how their HEA is progressing. There were moments this book pulled on the heartstrings. It's also shows sometimes were are meant to be on unconventional paths that lead us to our dreams. If you're a fan of this series it's going to be hard to put this book down!

.Alistair George Henry Bere Hale is not the heir, but the spare. Without the weight of the Crown in his future, he’s managed to live the carefree life of a man about town. That is until his younger brother gets engaged before him and their mother starts pressuring him to settle down. Alistair represents everything that Lutéce has come to despise—he’s a rich, playboy, partier, who’s always in the spotlight… But Alistair doesn’t feel the same about Lu. In fact, he’s quite drawn to his brother’s future sister-in-law, prickles and all.When Lu and Alistair’s mothers witness the sparks between their children, they start to make plans of their own. Will Lu relax her prejudices long enough to get to know Alistair? Find out in the fabulously funny fourth book in the Seven Bride’s for Seven Mothers Series.

What a fun book to read. The main characters are very likable but the mothers stole the book for me. :) They are hilarious.... :) Fun, fast-moving plot. :) A perfect rom-com....

Thanks to the publisher for providing an arc.