Wow I loved this! Bryce was great. Ryker was so lovable from the beginning and all the way through. The kids brought in the best kind of chaos. I just loved when they got.going and all started talking over each other. My heart ached for them, especially June.

Oh my! This book was adorable, satisfying & truly emotional. Starting with the aisle meet-cute, Bryce & Ryker's journey has been full of chaos, laughter, love & bonding.

I simply loved how Bryce took care of her neices even when things went south (which was multiple times). And top it all how Ryker won them over too!

What I appreciated the most was how both of them were so comfortable around each other & lifted each other up. While Bryce didn't shy away from making the first move, Ryker did everything to support her & the girls. Simply wholesome.

And as usual, it was amazing to see the Matthews' family together with their shenanigans.

<i>Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.<i>

I was swooning over this story since page one. I loved it!! I loved Bryce's baddass character and how she fought hard for her nieces! All the characters really fit into the story well. It was fun to read along. This was my first book by the author and I definitely want to go back and read more.

Bryce, after the loss of her brother and his wife, is willing but underprepared to take over care of her three nieces. Doing her best while the girls’ maternal grandparents are fighting against and undermining her at every turn.

Ryker is wounded veteran dealing with health issues related to his amputation and worsening PTSD. He’s made a new living for himself as a mechanic and, with the help of a therapist, trying to work towards normalcy in his day to day life.

The story opens with a chance meeting between Bryce and Ryker at the grocery store, and it’s the cutest meet disaster.

Neither of their lives is in the best place - and they both have a lot going on - but they strike up a friendship that turns into more helping each other along the way.

I thought this book had a great balance between sweet and serious, with just enough humor and excellent heart. There were some miscommunications that about drove me up a wall, but in the end it all ended up exactly where I hoped it would.

I haven’t read the other books in the series yet, but I look forward to picking them up too.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC!

Special thanks to NetGalley, author and to the publisher for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts. I enjoyed my time reading this book. It was loads of fun as a rom-com type book. It has the road trip vibes and it just overall a fun romp to read where-ever you are this summer! 3.8 out of 5 stars. I would read again.

Finally the third Matthews Brother book is here and boy did it pull at my heartstrings! Bryce Weatherford finds herself the guardian of her three nieces after her brother and his wife unexpectedly pass. Every day is a new challenge and Bryce doesn't know how she is going to pull this off. After a particular disastrous time at the grocery store Ryker Matthews saves the day. They both are instantly attracted to each other, but neither are in a place to start a relationship. Ryker is a Marine with a partially amputated leg and a bunch of PTSD he is still working through. Falling in love would be one more curveball neither is ready to deal with… or is it exactly the change of plans they need?

My goodness this book! We have a small town, single parent romance. He is a Veteran hero with a disability rep who also happens to be the biggest cinnamon roll hero I've ever met. She is a never quit bad ass who is dealing with grief and this new small town vibes. This was a fun friends to lovers romance and the found family involved was just so sweet! I enjoyed the Dual POV and the kids were such an added humor bonus. The chemistry was delectable and I just couldn't put this book down. The one thing I didn't love was the miscommunication of it all. I think it was done well, but I am just not a huge fan of the trope overall.

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Quick Breakdown:

Single Parent Vibes
Veteran Hero
PTSD / Diasability Rep
Cinnamon Roll Hero
Small Town
Dual POV
Open Door - Mild to Moderate Detail


Bryce’s life immediately turned upside down after the death of her brother & sister in law. Named the guardian of her three nieces, she leaves her bougie chef job in Florida & moves to New York State to care for them. While at the grocery store, Ryker charms her & her nieces after coming to their rescue. Ryker, who’s been avoiding excessive human interaction after leaving the military, continually finds himself drawn to Bryce & the girls.

I REALLY enjoyed this. First of all, I’m a big sucker for the guardianship trope. Gimme ALL the parents that didn’t have to be 🙌🏻 The MCs here stole the show. I loved how strong Bryce was. I can’t imagine being in her shoes & jumping into parenthood to not one, but three girls. Ryker comes off as a grumpy recluse when really he’s the biggest cinnamon roll. He’s the ultimate caregiver, showing his love through acts of service for Bryce & the girls.

Parenthood is repped SO WELL in this. The chaos parenting can some times be was incredibly realistic, as we’re the three young girls. I loved them & the comedic relief they brought.

This is the third book in Dylan’s Matthew Brothers series & as someone who is starting with book three, I didn’t feel lost at all. I recommend this as a standalone if these tropes speak to you.

I adore this book! Bryce and Ryker are definitely not the "typical" romantic book couple but I think that is one reason that I loved reading their story so much. Their story was very inspiring. They overcame quite a few obstacles individually, and in their relationship to make things work. I cannot say enough about it and highly recommend!!

Thank you to Netgalley, Dylan Newton, and the publisher for this ARC version of this book.

this book was enjoyable. I like how both of the love interests had their own individual lives that they kept up despite being in a relationship which I don't find super often. Although there were times that felt slightly infodumpy I did enjoy hearing both of their backstories. I loved all of our characters Newton really has a way of creating characters that feel so real, I felt so connected to every single character and absolutely loved that!. Although I usually am not a fan of the miscommunication trope I feel that in this one it just worked. overall this was such a good and cozy read.
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thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

I didn’t realize this was the second book in a series, I need to pay more attention to descriptions so I can read the books that come before first, but I don’t think it in any way made me not understand characters in this second book.

This story was full of humor and heart as Bryce and Ryker cope with unexpected tragedies. The dual POV follows the two coming to terms with their new reality and realizing their baggage isn’t enough to stop their feelings for each other. This story beautifully shows hope while still digging into the reality of trauma, loss, and grief. It was a quick read for me and I did enjoy it.

Out of all the Matthews' brothers, Ryker is now my favourite. Bryce is thrust into the role of being a parent after the sudden loss of her brother and sister-in-law and finding out that they put her as legal guardian of their three girls. Bryce has to learn how to navigate raising her three nieces, the change in her life plans, and having Heather's parents trying to contest the guardianship.
Enter Ryker: a well written character who has a BKA and PTSD from his tours in Afghanistan. He meets Bryce in the grocery store while trying to help get one of her nieces unstuck under the grocery shelf. The two begin talking and hanging out, and slowly a relationship blossoms. I liked that this story did not put such a heavy emphasis on the romance. There were so many more positives and crucial pieces that a heavy romance would have overshadowed everything else.
I wish the miscommunication wouldn't have been so prominent. At times it felt a bit over done. My only other piece that I didn't love was the use of the line "nut up or shut up". It was used a couple times and I just didn't feel that it fit in well with Ryker's character.
Overall this was a great story about family, relationships, truly a change in (life) plans and dealing with the uncertainty. A quick read that is great for a summer day! Bonus points for Bryce getting the VW bus at the end!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are my own.

Much like How Sweet It Is (the first book in this series), this book started out pretty strong for me and then dipped in the middle. It ended with one of the most annoying 3rd acts I've ever read. I liked several aspects of it, but the romance was nowhere near my favorite part.

After tragedy strikes, Bryce is left to care for her three precocious nieces, and they are not making life easy. Dealing with tween angst and kid drama is hard enough, but now their grandparents are fighting Bryce for custody. When she has a meet cute in the grocery store with Ryker Matthews, Bryce is immediately charmed but knows that the timing isn't ideal. Ryker also is dealing with PTSD from his time as a Marine. Can they make a relationship work with all of these outside obstacles?

My favorite part of this book was the found family aspect. These sweet girls were grieving, and I loved how they became a true family throughout the book. The conflict with the grandparents was predictable, but interesting. I also liked Bryce's journey to discovering what she wanted out of life, and how she reconciled her giving up her past life to be a mother to the girls. Bryce and Ryker were really cute as they got to know each other. I liked them as a couple and felt like they meshed together well as a family. What drove me crazy about this book was the 3rd act. There was zero communication and I could see it coming from a mile away. The resolution was lackluster for me. More groveling please!

This book was cute, but I was hoping for more.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the eARC copy of this beautiful book and the chance to provide my candid review. Thanks to @wordnerdbookworm for the chance to participate in the traveling paperback ARC fun.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0-5)
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥 (0-5)

What I’m Starry-Eyed Over:
🤩 Superb and original and adorable meet-cute!
🤩 Yay for the grocery store super hero.
🤩 Laugh-out-loud moments, even among serious topics, tragedy, and grief.
🤩 Be ready—it’s heart-wrenching. Thank goodness with all the feels.
🤩 Amazing characters flirting and finding their way. The dedication page and representation.
🤩 Bryce, our fabulous FMC is a an amazing, hard-working single “mother-like creature.”
🤩 Ryker, our smashing MMC is a physically disabled marine veteran with PTSD who runs his own body shop garage.
🤩 Deliciously described food and physical attraction.
🤩 The therapy dog representation stole my heart!
🤩 Sweet friends and family—meet them in How Sweet It Is and All Fired Up before this one comes out August 1st. It can read as a standalone, but the first two brothers’ love stories are so worth it.

What I’m Wishing/Dizzy About:
💫 The not communicating is understandable but tough.
💫 Maybe just a reread. I feel like I rushed it.

Thrilled to finally get Ryker’s story! This story was full of humor and heart as Bryce and Ryker cope with unexpected tragedies. The dual POV follows the two coming to terms with their new reality and realizing their baggage isn’t enough to stop their feelings for each other. This story was my favorite of the series as it beautifully shows hope without glossing over the reality of trauma, loss, and grief—yet, it also makes you laugh out loud. It’s a five star romcom that’s a quick read you don’t want to miss! Plus there’s a really cute dog that will melt your heart 🤗

Bryce Weatherford, a promising chef in Tampa, Florida, experiences a life-altering event when her elder brother passes away. The reading of his will reveals an unexpected responsibility: Bryce is appointed as the guardian of his three daughters - June, a tween, 8-year-old Cecily, and 5-year-old Addison. This sudden turn of events sets the stage for a significant shift in Bryce's life as she takes on the role of caregiver for her nieces.

Ryker Matthews, a Marine veteran who lost a limb during his years in Afghanistan, copes with the persistent agony of phantom limb pain and a condition known as heterotopic ossification—abnormal bone growth in soft tissues following severe trauma. To occupy his time and find solace, he immerses himself in the role of a town mechanic and restorer of vintage muscle cars. However, as he undergoes rehabilitation and endeavors to readjust to civilian life, he grapples with severe social anxiety and nightly debilitating nightmares caused by his PTSD.

Bryce and Ryker have a disastrous meet cute in the baby aisle at the local grocery store where Cecily gets stuck underneath a shelf and Ryker has a PTSD flashback and tries to protect the girls when three bottles of baby food fall from the shelves. Ryker is instantly attracted to Bryce but is embarrassed by his flashback to ask her out. He rushes from the store and doesn't buy anything in his cart. He's chastising himself by his truck when she approaches him and gives him a bag of his groceries and her business card.

Bryce thought she struck out when he never texted her or came to the restaurant she worked in, but when her car stopped working he came to her rescue. After that moment their relationship blossomed and the sexual tension was incredible!

Despite usually being a reason for me to stop reading, the miscommunication trope in this book surprisingly fits. Ryker's PTSD and his determination to shield his loved ones resonate with the experiences of other veterans I know. His situations and anxieties lend credibility and relatability to the miscommunication trope, making it work effectively in the story.

I HIGHLY recommend this book if you want a feel-good romance with minimal spice!

Absolutely loved the story of Bryce and Ryker!!! Bryce has found herself a single mom to her nieces after the parents pass and she’s at a breaking point. She meets Ryker, former marine, who is suffering from PTSD. The chemistry between them is so sweet and I absolutely loved reading their story unfold.

This was my first book by Dylan Newton and I can’t wait to read more!!!

Bryce is unexpectedly now a single parent to her three nieces after her brother and sister in law are killed in an accident. June is in full teenager mode and barely speaks to her, Addison is obsessed with and won’t take off her fairy wings, and Cecily won’t bathe or let Bryce wash her clothes. Meanwhile Ryker is lucky to be alive after serving in the Marines, but his PTSD is holding him back from living his life. When the two cross paths, the chemistry is immediate but could this change of plans ruin everything?

Ahh I love Dylan Newton and was so glad to be back with our crew! The chemistry between Ryker and Bryce was immediate and had me shipping them from page one. I felt so much for Bryce as she tried to help her three nieces deal with their grief after the loss of their parents. Add in maternal Grandparents fighting her for custody and I just wanted to give her a hug. Then you have Ryker whose issues just broke my heart. I adored him but definitely wanted to give him some pointers on how to communicate with women! As expected, I loved this one and cant wait for what Newton gives us next!

I’ve enjoyed this series of books about the Matthews brothers. It isn’t listed as a series but the Matthews are the males leads in How Sweet It Is and All Fired Up. I have read, reviewed and enjoyed those books as well. Ryker Matthews has a below knee amputation from injuries while serving in the Marines in Afghanistan. I really like that the cover includes this in its depiction. He still suffers from PTSD but runs his own garage. He meets Bryce Weatherford at the grocery store in a very funny cute meet. Bryce was a rising chef in Tampa when her brother and sister-in-law die in a car accident leaving custody of their three children. The kids are still grieving and dealing with that in different moody or acting out ways. Bryce is overwhelmed but trying her best. The kids maternal grandparents are pressing to get custody adding a layer of stress.

In the kind of coincidence only found in books it turns out that Bryce actually works at his mothers diner. She also lives in an apartment above it. (Not sure what happened to the kids home.) Bryce is open outgoing and flirty and for once Ryker is responding. The story is lighter than I’m describing and a lot of that comes from how open Bryce and Ryker are. It also helps that Ryker is trying to help the kids as much as trying to get to know her. This is a sweet story with some passion. It can be read as a stand alone but I enjoyed catching up with the previous characters I already know. I think this last is my favorite in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review.

I thought this was going to be a road trip story. lol. But when it turned out to be something entirely different, I was so pleased. Change of plans is the story of Bryce, a chef and career woman who becomes the guardian of her three nieces. When she meets Ryker in the midst of a grocery store nightmare, she doesn't expect to like him to very much. His PTSD keeps him from fully investing in people and her unexpected life changes keep her from having time to consider romance. But together they find themselves and happiness through a LOT of adventure.

This reminded me so much of Gru and the girls from Despicable Me. (I love this movie) and I loved watching Bryce find herself as a mom-type person and find her way to be what the girls and herself both need. It was sweet and heartwarming with the steam and romance that we crave.

This is the third book I’ve read by Dylan Newton, and all of them are 5-star reads! Change of Plans is my favorite so far. I've been eagerly waiting for Ryker's story since he was introduced in his brothers' books, and I wasn't disappointed. The story is funny, heartwarming, and romantic, and I adored it!

I think Ryker is officially my favorite of the Matthews brothers. His story is so compelling, and the way he is with Bryce and her nieces is positively swoon-worthy. I love that beneath his grumpy exterior there’s a big soft cinnamon roll. He’s sensitive and thoughtful and a great support to Bryce and her girls. My word, the things he does for them are so lovely. From building forts to arranging tutoring to buying out the local pharmacy for sanitary supplies, this guy is total girl-dad material!

Even as Ryker faces PTSD, anxiety, complications with his amputation, night terrors, and several other issues, he still thinks of others and how to help them. He’s such a layered character, and his journey from a closed-off, reclusive veteran to a more open and communicative man is so fantastic to see. That’s not to say all of his and the other characters’ problems are all wrapped up nicely and happily. Instead, his story, as well as Bryce and her nieces, is a realistic look at growth and healing.

After the tragic death of her brother and sister-in-law, Bryce became her nieces’ guardian. Now, months later, Bryce is juggling single motherhood amidst a battle for custody. I loved her character! Bryce is such a strong, fun, and determined woman, and she has more patience than most people I know. And it’s a good thing because this woman has a lot on her plate. Between work, taking care of the girls, and preparing for her upcoming custody trial, Bryce sacrifices a lot to be the best “mom-like creature” for her nieces. It’s interesting because, at the surface, Bryce seems like a chaotic, hot mess, but if you look deeper, you see how great she is with the girls, how understanding and hard-working she is, and just how much she underestimates herself and her love for June, Cecily, and Addison.

Bryce’s nieces are also dynamic characters with distinct personalities that I totally recognize from the different phases my own kids went through. I, too, had an angsty and snarky twelve-year-old, and I can still remember when my daughter wouldn’t take off her tutu and wings. lol These girls put their aunt through the wringer! Some of their antics are downright comical, and others are heartbreaking, as the girls and Bryce struggle with their grief and the changes that came with the loss. Supermarket snafus’, first periods, frustrating grandparents, holidays that go entirely wrong, and so many other situations are relatable and realistic. I thought Newton did a great job of creating fully realized kids with big feelings and different ways of handling and dealing with things. And I’m thinking I might interject the “hug emergency” into my life. Love it!

And then there’s the romance. Sigh! Bryce and Ryker are amazing together. Both have baggage, and each worries that their life might be too much for the other to handle. But from their very first meeting, you could feel a connection between them. In some ways, Ryker and Bryce are very different, especially in how they communicate, but they actually complement each other well. They both show how much they care for each other in their day-to-day acts and thoughtful gestures, and their chemistry is fantastic! Their love story is gradual, and I enjoyed how this broken and flawed and wonderful couple finds their happily ever after together.

A very special thanks to Forever Publishing for providing me with an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.