Member Reviews
Jen DeLuca...I'm obsessed with this series! The "Renaissance Fair" aspect is such a unique concept as well, and makes for a delightful setting! WELL TRAVELED might just be my new favorite book in this series...
Really enjoyed this one! I should have read it so much sooner! But I don’t regret it. This maybe a new obsession! I love the characters, plot, etc.
What a great ending to the series! Perfectly steamy with such great banter. Jen DeLuca's Well Met series is a go-to recommendation for patrons looking for a fun romance.
Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca is the fourth installment in the Well Met series and features a charming mix of romance and Renaissance Fair fun. The story follows workaholic Lulu Malone, who decides to leave her stressful career behind and immerse herself in the carefree world of Renaissance Faires, where she crosses paths with Dex, a notorious playboy. I appreciate how Lulu's journey of self-discovery and finding balance resonates on a personal level, and how Dex’s character evolves beyond his previous portrayal in the series. While the romance is lighthearted and enjoyable, the Ren Faire setting adds an enchanting, whimsical layer to the story that makes it a delightful escape.
I love this series and was sad to see it end! I will miss my time at the Renn Faire with these lovable characters! Can’t wait to see what Jenn DeLuca comes up with next!
Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca is a delightful fit for readers who adore lighthearted, emotional rom-coms with a touch of whimsy, particularly those who enjoy Renaissance Faire settings, musicians, and stories about finding one's true path and following the heart, amidst the backdrop of a charming summer on the road.
I love this series. It such a good light romance read for in between all of the dark romances I read. It definitely is heavier on the growth of the FMC (which is great) than the actual romance. Dex and Lula are a great couple that are very compatible despite their differences.
All of the books in this series are so much fun. I love seeing characters from other books. Great to see Dex’s story! Love his band. Really enjoyed the travel aspect. It was a fun read with two characters who arent a ton alike but find ways to relate. As always a quick, fun read. More chick lit than the other books
I can’t say I was a huge fan of this one unfortunately. As a romance reader, I think that this leant more towards being a women’s fiction novel than a romance book. This series is one that I’ve enjoyed, however I really enjoyed the first book and don’t think anything could top it. I think that if you’re a fan of women’s fiction and are looking to have more of a romance break, this one will be for you, however it just wasn’t for me. It didn’t speak to me like the other books in the series did and I think that might be because I couldn’t relate to a lot of the topics covered. Don’t get me wrong, it was a good book and definitely think it’s more of an “it’s not you, it’s me” situation!!
Unfortunately, I found myself not liking this book nearly as much as I enjoyed the others in the series. Well Met was such a perfect start to this series that I'd never thought I would enjoy this much and ending up here just did not feel as satisfying as I'd hoped. I didn't think this one needed another addition and after finishing this, I believe this even more. It was fine but overall I just didn't enjoy Lulu as much nor was I a huge fan of the trope and together it just pulled me out of the story. I'd hoped that despite not being totally sold on the story I'd like it anyways because it's Jen but I was wrong.
JEN I LOVE YOU THOUGH PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK
I loved this one. I love Jen DeLuca's writing and her attention to detail in the setting and the characters. Lulu and Dex are both likable and relatable. I loved their banter and chemistry. I also enjoyed that other characters from previous books in the serious and still a part of the later books. The RenFaire world feels like home.
Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
I adore every single book in this series, and Well Traveled lived up to my expectations. I've been waiting so long for Dex's story, and man, did this book deliver.
Lulu quits her job as a high-powered attorney and decided to travel around with the Ren Faire until she can figure out what she's doing next with her life, while falling in love with Dex, who is struggling with overcoming the fact that everyone just sees him as a pretty playboy with no substance. Lulu is the same, until she actually gets to see the man behind the face.
I loved their love and it's always great to see old characters like April and Mitch and Stacey and Daniel.
These are always just a fun time, I loved this series as a whole and this was a great way to end it. Definitely not my favorite, I"m still partial to the first but I had a good time none-the-less.
I really enjoy this series, but this book didn't live up to the others for me. I did love the renaissance faire vibe in it, so I'm giving it extra points for that, but all-in-all this one just didn't quite do it for me.
I've read the whole series so far, so I knew I definitely was going to be reading.
Lulu, an attorney at a sizable firm, has come to be a part of the Renaissance Faire circuit only to find she is so done with her career of running herself ragged. Once she starts working through the Ren Faire circuit, she realizes she may have found a second calling. Add on that one of the bandmates from the circuit has caught her attention. Who knows where this new life will take her?
Honestly, I felt like these characters were a little interchangeable. Don't me wrong, I know they're different characters. But I've gotten to the point in this series where I feel like it's just being stretched out, no matter how much I want to like it.
Hopefully now that the series is done this will allow Jen some new material to work through, because I am just not feeling this story anymore.
Thanks for the ARC!
I loved this book! I really loved Lulu and how the one impulsive moment changed her life and how she adapted. I think it was a little rushed in the resolution, but I really enjoyed reading it! Such a cozy series (even if the characters are uncomfortable with the clothes). Definitely recommend if like the others in the series!
This was super fun. I fondly think of Lulu chucking her phone into the washing women's tub every time I get fed up with my own phone addiction. It was also amazing to watch Dex fall in love after our initial introduction to him.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for sending me a copy of this book! All opinions are my own!
If you're looking for a cozy little ren faire book to get you in the autumn mood, here's the perfect pick! I love how this book really centers on family and acceptance and belonging. It makes the atmosphere of the book stand out even more, and I adored the way that these themes are set against the background of ren faires.
I do wish the romance had been a bit more of the book. It felt like the book really dragged on until the romance finally started about halfway through. There was also a lot of predictability with the romance itself, and I wish there had been more of a twist that might have spiced things up a bit toward the end.
I really loved the supporting characters and would absolutely love to read books about each of them. The way that family is woven into this book was adorable, and I loved these themes.
This is a fun read for those perfect autumn days!
This book was single handedly responsible for my acquiring no fewer than 5 new tarot decks. Neither my wallet nor my husband appreciate this fact, but I absolutely loved the narrative between Lulu and Dex. This book just made me happy.
This is the last book in this series and while I don't think any of the last three measure up to the first, this one tried hard. There was chemistry and I enjoyed reading about familiar characters, but I think I'm done with the Renaissance Faire environment. I actually live near the PA Renaissance Faire and have visited many times. Makes me wonder about the romantic backstories that could be going on behind the scenes.