A great end to a great series. Overall, I do think the first one is still my favourite of all the brother's stories but the series intertwined well without feeling like you needed to read them all or in any particular order.

Thank you to Forever for this ARC of Change of Plans!

Firstly, I just want to say that this is my fault that I did not enjoy the book, before I got approved I didn't look into the history of this book and it turns out this is book #3 in a series, so with that being said - I DNF'd this book.

Hear me out, I didn't DNF it because it's book #3, I DNF'd because I tried for months to keep picking up this book, chapter by chapter and I didn't find the storyline or characters interesting.

I DNF'd about 50% of the way through because I felt no connection to any of the characters and I truly dislike the miscommunication trope which Bryce and Ryker definitely had!

I wanted to love this book based on the synopsis but it just wasn't for me unfortunately.

This is a great recommendation for fans of Next of Kin. I just finished that one and wanted something that gave the same vibes/story line and this was a great time!

"Change of Plans" delivers a heartwarming and emotionally charged love story that captivates from start to finish. Ryker and Bryce are endearing protagonists whose journey you can't help but invest in from the very beginning. Their unwavering support for each other amidst life's challenges is both touching and inspiring. As a fan of the Matthew Brothers series, I found great joy in revisiting past characters, although bidding farewell to this delightful romance series leaves me with a twinge of sadness. Nevertheless, I eagerly anticipate Dylan Newton's future endeavors. In essence, "Change of Plans" is a charming blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and irresistible characters—a must-read for fans of the genre.

Bryce Weatherford's entire life was upended by the death of her brother and sister-in-law. She's now a "mom-like creature" to her three nieces living in upstate New York instead of a saucier at a fine-dining restaurant in Florida. Grieving her family, learning to parent, and fighting with her brother's in-laws doesn't leave much time in her schedule for romance. But when Ryker Matthews, a mechanic and veteran, saves the day in the local grocery store, she might just find the time. Ryker's dealing with his own issues including PTSD and complications with an amputation, and the last thing he wants is to be a burden to someone else. Can these two learn to rely on each other?

A heartwarming small-town romantic comedy that still packs an emotional punch.

Superstar chef Bryce Weatherford unexpectedly comes into guardianship of her 3 nieces after her brother and sister in law are in a fatal accident. Addison, Cecily, and June turn Bryce’s world upside down as she struggles to find her footing in her new role as “mom-like creature”. In the midst of tackling a new job and fighting the maternal grandparents for permanent guardianship, she runs into Ryker, a guarded veteran working his way through his own trauma from his time in the service. The timing is less than ideal, but their chemistry can’t be denied.

I absolutely adored this story and am mad that I did not read it sooner. All of the characters were so ridiculously charming and real. All of the girls had their own personalities, and their chaotic antics were so endearing. The author did a great job of layering in the grieving process for each character and dealing with that while simultaneously having to move forward with life. I also loved Ryker’s backstory and seeing him process his trauma and pursue different therapeutic avenues. This one sucked me in start to finish, and I went and got the first two books in this series before I was even done reading this one.

Thank you to Dylan Newton, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review. Go read this heartwarming story!

Although there are moments when the writing is a little clunky, this book was a joy to read. I ended up staying up late to finish! Both a romance and a call for personal growth, I liked both of our protagonists and their journey throughout the story. Six, at the end, made me smile! The children were charming and the Easter scene was hilarious!

This is such a sweet book, I really enjoyed the found family storyline. Bryce, a chef, suddenly finds herself with the guardianship of her three young nieces. Bryce is grieving and so are the girls when they meet Ryker in the grocery store. He’s got a prosthesis and the girls are fascinated. When Bryce and Ryker get together, their found family is a little dented but able to move forward because they love each other. 4.5 stars.

Thanks to Forever and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

I really enjoyed both previous books in this series and I’m glad to say that this one lived up to my expectations! The relationship between Ryker and Bryce was so sweet and the found family that was created in this story was so heartwarming!

Although this is technically the third book in the series it can be read alone but if you enjoy this one I would definitely recommend reading Newton’s other books.

Thank you to Forever & Netgalley for the e-ARC of this book.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book! The title and this beautiful cover drew me in and i was excited to read this book! I will be recommending this book to others for readers advisory.

This was such a cute & easy read. I really connected with the MC & saw myself in her struggle. Dylan really brought these characters to life—especially the girls—and that is one of my favorite parts of reading a book; I love getting immersed in the characters & seeing their growth. This was such a feel-good book with some real life feels & I enjoyed it so much!

I’ve been anxiously awaiting Ryker’s story in the Matthews brothers’ books, and CHANGE OF PLANS was so good!! Dylan Newton has become one of my favorite romance authors. I’m sad this is the last in this series, but I can’t wait to read what she writes next!

This book excellently represented disability and mental health. It was handled so respectfully and delicately that I just kept rooting for the characters.

I absolutely adored the found family aspect. This comes from someone who is not a fan of children in books. They usually annoy me, but I loved Addison, Cecily, and June. They entertained to no end. I’m pretty sure they are my favorite kids to ever exist in a romance book.

Oh… and Bryce and Ryker. My heart. Please just read this. Read them. Read how they go from grocery store acquaintances to falling in love. It’s worth it, I promise.

Thanks, Forever and Netgalley, for the gifted arc!

Content Warnings: war flashback, war injury, PTSD, grief, familial death, panic attacks, medical trauma, car accident, infertility

Dylan has done it again! This was such a special, lovely story and was seriously so swoony! I absolutely loved this book

This was my first book by Dylan Newton and I loved it! Change of Plans is book three of a series, which I only found out after I read it and hardly noticed - so definitely can be read as a standalone if you choose to.

I was expecting a super light and fun rom-com but it was emotional and heartbreaking also. After her brother’s death, Bryce becomes the guardian of her three nieces, moves to a new town and starts a new job. Bryce’s parenting of the girls was done really well and honestly - showing the highs and the lows of juggling being a single parent. There was also disability representation. Ryker has a below the knee amputation from an injury in the Marines as well as PTSD. I adored Ryker - he was fantastic with the kids and it was just so darn cute!!

This book has one of my favourite meet cutes ever - I was swooning for sure! Bryce and Ryker had such instant chemistry - I couldn’t wait for them to be together.

Read if you like:
🧡 Small Towns
🧡 Dual POVs
💛 Cinnamon Roll Hero
💛 Adorable Kids
❤️ Found Family
❤️ Open Door

Thank you Netgalley and Forever for my eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I knew Ryker's story was going to be my favorite. But what I didn't know was how much I would also love Bryce and the three little girls that came along with her. But let's be honest, Ryker needed the love of not only one woman but 4 to remind him that he is more than just his injury and trauma and that he has something to give to the world. The meet cute here was absolute perfection, I was laughing all through the grocery aisle with them. I raged against the girl's grandparents and how they treated Bryce. This book is a feels journey that I would take over and over again.

Change of Plans • Dylan Newton ⭐️ - 3.5 stars
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This is the third book and last in the Matthews Brothers Series
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I was super excited to read about Ryker the mysterious brother of the three, after reading the previous two books. Overall I loved being back with this series and did enjoy it, but I wouldn’t say it was my favourite of the three. I enjoyed Bryce and Ryker together their journey and the growth they both went through individually. I just was so over the multiple miscommunications. I don’t if it was because I had an ARC but I found there was also inconsistencies. In the beginning, June the oldest niece is said to be 13 but then later on it is said she is 12 or Elise, Ryker’s goddaughter has teeth and then later on there is a “gummy smile” which to me means no teeth.
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Thank you to @NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review

This book got a bit lost in the shuffle of life, but I finally got to it and am sad I didn’t read it sooner! I thoroughly loved the heart and emotions of this book. Both Ryker and Bryce are going through some pretty tough times. One lost her brother and went from single to guardian to 3 young girls. One has major PTSD from the military and losing part of his leg and friends.

I love how they come together and are there for each other. Willing to help and love and be there. They realize they are stronger together than they are hiding their hurts and struggles.

Really, just such a sweet book!

I love the way how Dylan Newton intertwines the growth of the romance with the personal development of both protagonists is truly masterful. The supporting characters, including the friends and the community, add layers of depth and a sense of belonging that completes the overall experience. A definitive 5 stars read!

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Going into this book I thought it was going to a sweet but fun (and probably funny) romcom with lovable characters and lots of chaos. But it was so much more!!

This book was definitely more emotional than the last book I read by DN. And I loved everything about that. I loved this crazy world we got to be a part of and the little moments were some of my favorite scenes.

I loved watching Aunt Beamer fill her roll as guardian to three adorable but crazy girls that were left in her care after a horrible accident left them orphaned. It’s a difficult challenge for anyone to jump into and she was the perfect woman to do it, even though she thought the opposite. Watching her struggle, while sad at times, was also full of laughs on the readers end. And brought about a perfect happy tear worthy ending.

I loved that we saw a new side of Ryker in this book and I now adore him in a way I never expected. He is the sweetest and most compassionate character and everything someone would want in a life partner. He was the perfect person to help Bryce with this new role in her life and I fell in love with watching them fall in love!

If you enjoy emotional reads, with deep characters and conversations, fun loving family time, children and their hijinks, and just sweet sweet romance than you need to pick up this book immediately ❤️

Change of Plans was my first introduction to Dylan Newton and I think I have a new must-read author! This was a darling, light-hearted, tender story that had me grinning the whole way through. It was sugary-sweet and fun, which is exactly what I was hoping to read. I enjoyed the depth of the characters, and the relationship between Bryce and her nieces and how Ryker comes in to it all was exactly the level of sweetness the doctor ordered. Can't wait to see what Dylan releases next!