Okay, don't hate me, but this book, wasn't it for me. I really tried connecting with the characters, but I found them a bit annoying at times. I understand they are both trying to stop her no-good ex-husband, but goodness, they acted like fools at times. Don't understand their chemistry with each other too. One minute, they can't stand each other and the other minute they are pinning over each other. Like pick a pace so we can adjust the expectation for the couple to start falling for each other.

Vanessa and Michael have a very unconventional first meeting. Vanessa's exhusband is newly engaged to Michael's sister. But the ex has told Michaels's sister that Vanessa is no longer living.. This may be my first LaQuette romance, but it won't be my last. Is's great to read a book where the hero and heroine are in their 40's. And yes there are still sexy times between the two main characters.



I received an ARC from Net Galley but it in no way influenced my review.

This gave me major How Stella Got her Groove back vibes and I was all in! Vanessa is divorced, in her forties and trying to get her life back. Her life is thrown in a loop when a sexy sheriff appears on her doorstep asking her to stop his little sister from marrying the ex that she got away from. Vanessa does not want to touch this with a ten foot pole. She doesn’t want to get involved and she wants nothing to do with her ex, at all. That is until she sees a photo of her ex’s new fiancé wearing HER GRANDMOTHER’S ring. What in the fresh hell is this? It’s most definitely time to step in. What she doesn’t expect is to fall in love along the way. This was pure fun and I need it as a movie!

Thank you #stmartinspress and #netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't very interested in this one. I technically did not finish it, but I think I read enough to be able to review. I was bored with the characters, the relationship, literally everything. I don't believe it was a fault of the book because I was in a massive slump and only wanted to read fantasy romance novellas. I think many people will love this book, but personally I couldn't find it ion myself to push through.

This was pretty engaging and both characters had great chemistry. Strong and witty writing. Quite the page turner.

Give this a couple of chapters to get going because it starts out seeming like it's going to be a total downer when it is in fact a very light romance with an excellent empowerment message.
Vanessa is struggling to get over her bitter divorce from an emotionally abusive and controlling man, even though it's been two years and she has the amazing support of two great friends she made while attending a divorcee support group. She's struggling to move on with her life when Michael visits her home to ask for her help in showing his sister that her fiancee, Vanessa's ex, is a con man.
The chemistry between them is obvious from the start and seeing them slowly realize that there's no escaping it and then giving in to it makes for great reading. Not to mention that LaQuette knows all the right notes to hit when getting to the really fun parts (wink, wink).
I really enjoyed not just the romance but the growth that Vanessa experienced over the course of putting herself out there and living her life. It shows a great message that you can keep going even after your think there's nothing left.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable read with interesting characters, a solid storyline, and an even better message.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the great read!

This was a great contemporary book, and I would definitely recommend it!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Holy fan myself Batman! This book was hot hot out! With a diverse cast of characters and a story that kept me interested. Totally recto any romance lovers especially if you also love Spanish soap operas! Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this read!

This book was great. I’m always looking for new romances! I didn’t know if I’d connect well because the characters are are 20 years older than me but they were so well written and I adored them.

absolutely PERFECT!!! i need more books by this author immediately, i can say sometimes the dialogue was a bit cringe but other than that i thought this book was good. it has good friendships, i really want books about cree and janae to be honest, especially janae. this book actually has a plotline and the romance was done so well.

This was a cute, quick read. I loved the family and friends as well as the sizzle between love interests.

I really wanted to love this read but I felt like the storyline deviated from the synopsis of the book. I personally am not a huge fan of the love/lust at first sight so I wasn't completely convinced of Vanessa and Michael's relationship. I wish we got some more development between the two because it just really felt like lust the entire time.

I really enjoyed the idea of the post-divorce older woman character this story promised. Vanessa was definitely all of that. However I just don't understand the point of the story. There seemed to be very little plot, a lot of talking about how attractive the other character was, a little spice/smut and the conflict with the ex-husband/sister was very short lived. Honestly didn't understand why Michael and Vanessa found each other so attractive because they hardly spent time together.

Overall I think the story was written well as in the author was great at describing people, places, and such. It did honestly have potential, but it fell flat for me due to lack of substantial plot.

Thank you st martins press and netgalley for allowing me to read this book. This book is so refreshing! I loved reading about Vanessa getting her groove back after Karl’s abuse. Michael is so amazing and the main characters friends add so much fun to the book! I loved how realistic I felt this book was in the romance aspect! This was a cute quick fun read! I really liked the depth into the characters. I can’t wait to read about Vanessa’s friends and Michaels friends getting together in future books!

I loved this romance!! The main characters are over 40 and that was refreshing to read. After a divorce Vanessa is a changed woman, she is all about herself and her friend group which is just the best! I loved how she helped the MMC and his sister in order not to be duped by her ex!

read of you like small town romance, and diverse characters!

4.0 out of 5 stars Vanessa's On Fire!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022

Vanessa Jared finds a way to pick of the pieces of her shattered life after her divorce. Then, Sheriff Park enters her life, she's not quite ready for him or his request to help him talk some sense into his sister Cindy, who is now engaged to Vanessa's cheating ex-husband Karl. Vanessa is finally free of Karl and isn't interested in having him back in her life, even long distance.

She changes her mind when she's shown a photo and she sees her (lost/stolen) grandmother's engagement ring, residing on the left hand of Cindy's finger. Vanessa's on fire and ready to right the wrongs done to her and possibly Cindy and maybe even find love with Michael.

She just has to get out of her own way and open her heart and mind to receive his love. Will she?

When Vanessa has found herself 40 and divorced, she's determined to put herself on the market and get herself a man.

Then just when she's least expecting it a sheriff shows up, needing her help.

His sister is due to marry Vanessa's ex-husband, Michael is concerned that Vanessa's ex is not truthful with his sister and it will end badly. He's begging for help.

They are both immediately attracted to each other but keeping it on the back burner.

When the 2 of them head to the small town, Vanessa is only planning on staying one night, that turns to two and well eventually falls into bed with Michael.

I couldn't stop reading! I hope we have another book, with additional characters!

I just reviewed Vanessa Jared's Got a Man by LaQuette. #NetGalley

I enjoyed this story specifically with it centering 40+ year-olds figuring out who they are and how they want to move forward with their lives post divorce. Vanessa and Michael are a fun couple that I was cheering on the whole time.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for a review. This novel released on Sept. 20, 2022.

Insert heavy sigh. I really didn’t want to finish this book but finally I am here.
Micheal & Vanessa. Small town. Lust at first sight ( kind of)
I started this book twice and took a long break after the second start. It wasn’t holding my attention. Some of the word choices made me cringe. The tone of “voice” of the MC didn’t seem to fit his character arc. I wasn’t a fan of this story. It dragged a little I was more interested in the thought the the sister would later hook up with Adam. ( I think that’s his name). There’s a lot happening in this book but not enough tat the same time, I did like the friendship story line. They do have nasty sex, the good kind. This book will be for if you like small town vibes and/ interracial romance.