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Lucy Checks In was delightful. The book introduces the reader to the world of hotel management and to Lucy, who has had a bit of a set back after falling for her boss only to get burned in the end. All is not lost however as she accepts a new position at a once forgotten hotel in France.
Lucy must let go of disappointment, learn to trust again, and find her true self in a new country. We are also introduced to a family that is not perfect, and the author dosen't attempt to make it all better in the end. Sometimes in life people don't change, and finding your happiness (even if it takes you far away) can be life changing. The descriptions of her new home, the cafes, food, and people will transport you to this historic French city.

Lucy Checks In wins the award for ARC that took me by surprise in the best way. Lucy moves to a small town in France after being blacklisted from the hotel industry in the US because her ex boyfriend took everyone for their money and their trust. In France, Lucy is charmed, and annoyed, by this new group of people she was roped into staying with at a run down hotel. Immediately, I was annoyed with Lucy for being so materialistic and clueless, but she quickly grew on me as she developed throughout the novel. I am a sucker for a Schitt’s Creek-esque riches to rags story and this book delivered. I loved the found family so much and it was wonderful to see such an eclectic one varying in ages, race, and culture. My one issue was that this is heavily marketed as a romance and, although there is a beautiful romance storyline, it is not the central plot and if you go into thinking it will be a quick lighthearted romance, you will be in for a surprise (granted the growth and atmosphere definitely make up for it). I highly recommend to anyone looking for a coming of age, later in life story or fans of Moira Rose. It was so well told, the atmosphere was incredible, and the prose was beautiful. I felt like I was immersed into this small town for the very first page.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review,

I absolutely loved the is title and am so excited to acquire it for the branch. It has it all self discovery, romance, and is beautifully written. One of my most favorite fiction reads in quite some time. I know others will love it too! Very excited to ass this to our women’s fiction.

It was cute but did not really hold my attention it was too chick lit for me.

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This was a really sweet story about rebuilding from scratch later in life. The characters are all wonderful and easy to love. The setting is quaint and dreamy. It's a nice, comfortable read.

Lucy Checks In was such an interesting read. I honestly thought it was going to be a light, fun read, and it was, but it was also so much more than that. I truly felt for Lucy and the situation she was dealt. I wanted her to succeed so badly and felt myself cheering her on. I loved the relationship she had with Bing and how it was a slow burn. The only thing I disliked about this book was that I felt like it ended a little abruptly.

Set in France, this book has me wishing that i was eating a croissant while reading it. Lucy was an enjoyable character along with all the people involved in the hotel. The book was slightly rushed and I feel like I didn't really get to settle into the story and just skimmed all the events. I wanted to learn more about her relationships and the ending left me wanting to know more. A good read about taking a chance and hard work.

I really wanted to love this book. The description seemed right up my alley, but for some reason I just wasn’t able to immerse myself in it or fall in love with the characters. The ending was very sweet, but it did feel a little rushed. I would love to have had more time with the twins and their emotions toward the end of the book! It was a good story, just not the perfect book for me.

This book was a delight! I really enjoyed this story and cast of characters; the plot was definitely predictable, in a Hallmark movie sort of way, but that didn't take away from how much fun it was. Lucy's character had depth and I enjoyed the exploration of her fears and self-doubt after the dramatic ending of her last relationship.

This is a beautiful story of the family we make for ourselves, and the beautiful setting in France certainly added a nice touch.

St. Martin's Griffin,
I can't thank you enough for this approved eARC!

Lucy Checks In by Dee Ernst

Mini Review:
There were so many things about this book that I absolutely adored:
The perfect romance story, the hilarious situations, the unique plot line, and the way it kept me feeling and swooning are my top reasons for loving it!
Dee Ernst knows just how to capture the attention of her readers and hold them there till the amazing end.
Any time I had to put the book down, I was thinking about it, because it's just that good!
A story that was so beautiful, so well done, and I just couldn’t get enough.
I also loved how much growth your characters went through in this book.
It’s so witty and fresh, and written so beautifully.
From the beginning of this book, I immediately fell in love with Nora Hamilton.
The main character and sub-characters somehow also played their role in a beautiful way too, no drama, not too much of anything. It was just nice and connected.
Romance Lovers are going to fly to get their hands on this book.
And when they do its going to be a big hit!

Thank You again to the amazing Publisher, NetGalley and Dee for this outstanding romance ebook!