After the death of her brother and sister-in-law, Bryce becomes her three nieces' guardian. Bryce moves from a fancy chef position in Florida to a chef at a small-town restaurant/bakery as she takes on raising the girls. As they try to find a rhythm and cope with their grief, Bryce is also fighting a custody battle with the girls' maternal grandparents.

In a grocery store mishap, Bryce meets Ryker Matthews, a disabled veteran with PTSD who now spends his time restoring vintage cars and keeping to himself. However, as his life begins to fill with pink tutus, pirate ships and the easter bunny, he begins to feel like himself again, even smiling again.

A big theme in this book is grief, and as someone who was dealing with the loss of a sibling while reading this book, I think it does a good job of representing the everyday struggle of getting up and taking care of others. Throughout the book, I really admired Bryce's strength as she tried to stay above water and provide the girls with everything they needed.

I also enjoyed all the different ways Bryce and Ryker supported each other through the challenges they were facing. They just showed up for each other in any way they could.

I will admit the maternal grandparents drove me crazy, but luckily Ryker’s family was so supportive. The Matthews family in the two books from this standalone series - that I have read - have been just so kind and supportive.

Overall, I really liked the book. I always enjoy Dylan Newton’s books. If you liked the movie "Life as You Know It" or men whose giving love language is acts of service, you'll love Ryker.

Thank you to Dylan Newton, ForeverPub and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was not able to finish the book and therefore do not feel that I can give an unbiased review about the book, its plot, characters, or the author's work. I might revisit this book at a later time and finish it then, but not right now.

After enjoying All Fired Up last year I was excited for Dylan Newtons next book and it did not disappoint. This is my favorite book of the series so far, though I still need to read the first one. Once I got into it I didn’t want to put it down. This book was heartful, frustrating, painful and funny. I thought the author wrote about grief, PTSD, and caregiving were very well done.

I loved seeing how Bryce’s relationship with her nieces evolved throughout the story and seeing Ryker bond with them. I loved how Ryker showed up for Bryce and the girls. This book is a fantastic representation of found family. Bryce’s growth throughout the story was well paced and felt very natural. The story arc with the grandparents was very well done. I found myself getting so frustrated with them like Bryce was.

Change of Plans was an engaging, heartfelt, emotional read (I found myself tearing up a couple of times). The characters were well developed and the story was engaging. The story flows effortlessly making it a great quick read for anyone looking for a heartwarming, uplifting romance.

Overall, this was a 4.75 stars for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is book 3 in the Matthew Brothers series. Might have helped if I knew that. Still a solid rom com read.
I mean a hot chef left to care for 3 little girls! Just how sweet is that?! Fall in love and laugh along the way as Bryce figures hier way through managing with these little girls who are going to give her a run for her money.
Then a swoon worthy romance to tie it all up❤️

When I started reading this book I did not realize it was third in a series. I understand now that I didn't necessarily need to read the other two before reading this one, but I think perhaps it would've made me more invested in the characters. The story was really cute and the characters were dynamic and enjoyable to read about. I found myself feeling bad for Bryce a lot of the time, it seemed that the hits wouldn't stop for her. Her nieces were adorable, and fun to read about. I think the book does a good job of showcasing PTSD and I liked how Ryker transformed during the book and opened up a bit more. Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for this ARC.

In Change of Plans, Bryce has become guardian of her three young nieces and is learning to juggle life with kids and a career. She meets Ryker, who is a former Marine and they hit it off. However, a relationship seems to be one more thing that neither of them have time for at the moment.

I love this book! Bryce is struggling with real life issues and I think that a lot of us can sympathize with what that girl is going through. Ryker is a great character and I would not have changed anything about him. These two have so much "life" happening between them and to them. It is just really a fantastic story.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

“A hometown hero comes to the rescue of a struggling chef unexpectedly caring for three little girls who may end up saving him too, in this romantic comedy that perfectly balances depth, charm, and all the feels.”

A Change of Plans was super cute, but also hurt my heart at times- in the best way that a book can.

Ryker is definitely my favorite Matthews brother; I absolutely adore him. The chemistry that sparked between him and Bryce the first time they met continued throughout the book and flourished their relationship. Both of the main characters have a heavy weight on their shoulders and I loved watching them overcome and adjust. Such great character development in this book!!

The three girls brought a challenge and quite a bit of humor to the pages-all the chaos in chapter one had me giggling.

Overall, this was a pleasant read and it made me want to read the first two books again!

CUTE!!! I immediately fell in love with Bryce and Ryker. This might be my favorite Matthews Brothers novel. I just thought the characters were genuine and the love was mature. Bryce had a lot on her plate with being her nieces guardian and Ryker never asked questions and was also lending a helping hand. There wasn't a big miscommunication like you see in a lot of romance novels. I could've lived without the girl's annoying grandparents, but I knew where that was going. Sad to see there's no more Matthews brothers to write a book about.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for my eARC.

Bryce Weatherford has been given guardianship over her three beautiful, wild, fun nieces whom are a bit overwhelming to care for when she's never cared for children full time before. She runs into a few fun and funny scenarios which test her patience and her skills.

Ryker Matthews is a retired marine and a recent amputee who has been dealing with phantom pains. He has been trying to figure out a way to manage them when he runs into a slightly frazzled Bryce in the grocery store.

Together they work together to address each other's issues and have some fun in the process. Can a super busy "new mom" and a traumatized marine come together to overcome their issues and care for 3 young girls and also find love or will it blow up in everyone's faces?

Read Dylan Newon's Change of Plans to find the adventures that these crazy folks get to go on and how each of their stories ends. You are in for a fun ride. And as with all of Dylan Newtons other works you will find a beautifully written novel with amazing characters and a storyline that touches your heart and makes you cheer on the characters. Truly a must read of 2023

Dylan’s writing is captivating and witty. I loved all the Matthews brothers books, but this book was my favorite of the series! I loved Bryce and Ryker’s story so much. It was a very emotional read covering a lot of heavy topics, but the book itself was still a lighthearted romance, and had me laughing out loud multiple times. I seriously can’t get enough of Dylan’s writing! I loved getting to revisit the characters from the previous 2 books as well.

"In this charming romantic comedy, a hometown hero comes to the rescue of a chef unexpectedly left to care for three little girls—who may end up saving him too."


Bryce not only has to cope with the grief of losing her beloved brother, her life turns upside down when she moves to a small town and becomes an insta parent figure to her three mischievous nieces per her brother and sister-in-law's will. Enter Ryker, an injured former Marine who's also dealing with his own grief and struggling with PTSD, a funny meet-disaster at the grocery store, and their already wayward lives will never be the same again—but this time change is for the best.

This book is such a delight! Sweet, hilarious, touching, and written with so much sensibility and care. I love how real every character feels. Like, they could be anyone out there, real people with real life situations, which made the story even more compelling.
The progressing of the relationship between Bryce and the girls is so believable and beautiful. Same for the romantic aspect of the story. And even though there are some sensitive, difficult topics, Dylan Newton weaved them perfectly throughout the book that it never felt like a heavy read.

Change of Plans is part os a series, but they are all stand-alone that can be read independently. I'm going to make sure I'll read the entire series because now I'm a fan!

Change Of Plans by Dylan Newton is the conclusion to the Matthews Brothers trilogy which I've really enjoyed thus far. Each book is a contemporary romance set in Wellsville, NY - just outside of Buffalo - about each Matthews brother. Change Of Plans features Ryker Matthews, the middle brother. Ryker is struggling with PTSD. He's a Marine who returned from war a few years ago missing the lower part of one of his legs. And so, Ryker is battling some inner demons. One day, he's at the grocery store and happens to help Bryce Weatherford, new guardian to three young girls, with a situation. In fact, Ryker keeps helping Bryce and the two are super attracted to each other. But, miscommunication keeps popping up and plans keep changing.

On the whole, I do really like this trilogy. Ryker is kind, but he also stops communicating to protect Bryce and his family when really that's the opposite of what he should do and absolutely not reassuring or validating. I liked that Bryce loved cooking and cars - that she has some blue collar roots. However, there is one scene that absolutely should have been cut because it tainted my whole view of the book. The scene involves Ryker having a makeover from the girls. he goes back to his garage where his brothers are and they mock pronouns and transgender people. Like, what is that? It's transphobic and makes me think less of this book. Otherwise, I did like that this book brought up garbage plates and I was able to guess that it would bring up Nick Tahou's, so that was cool - local knowledge! I also liked how the relationships developed between Bryce and her nieces.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was part of a series, but I think it could also be read as a standalone.

I didn't realize upon requesting this book that it was the third in the series. I wanted to be excited for this book, but unfortunately, it didn't do it for me.

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this title in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third one in the series that follows a group of friends and three brothers who live in a small town. In this story we have Bryce who after a tragic accident is left as the main caregiver for her three nieces. While out grocery shopping she meets Ryker, the grumpy Matthew's brother and probably my favorite. This was such a cute and fun story about not only Bryce and Ryker but also with Bryce and her three nieces. I loved this one so much and highly recommend it!!! Thank you Forever and Netgalley for my gifted copy!

I was excited to give a Dylan Newton novel a try, but unfortunately, this was a DNF for me as I just could not get in to the story. Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the opportunity.

Change of Plans was so touching and heartwarming. Ryker's journey with PTSD was really well written, and Bryce and her nieces brought such joy to this book.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

Found Family is one of my favorite tropes, and I loved how this book brought it all together. We’re introduced to Bryce, a chef who becomes the guardian of her three nieces after her brother's death, and Ryker, a disabled former marine currently struggling with PTSD and integrating back into the world. I absolutely loved the way that Ryder was silently there, supporting and providing necessary relief from Bryce’s daily struggles. I enjoyed seeing Ryker’s and Bryce’s developing relationship, as well as how the girls and taking care of them played a role in Bryce’s grief and imposter syndrome. Ryker’s relationships with the girls were also very cute, and I loved how that was a central part of the story.

Thank you, Netgalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing, for this ARC.

Thank you to Forever Publishing for my review copy. After reading the first two books in the series about the Matthew's brothers, I knew I wanted to read this one as well. Dylan's books are always heartwarming reads and I really enjoyed this one as well. While it is not my favourite of the three, I thought it was really sweet.

What I liked:
- the main characters were great. Bryce was a really strong female lead. I loved her love for her nieces and the way she stepped up without question as their guardian after the death of their parents. Ryker was great as well and I love the way he came out of his shell as the story went on.
- the topics of mental health, ptsd, time in the military and guardianship were all handled well.
- steam was good, but more on the mild side.
- service dog!

Topics in the story include:
- time served in the military
- mental health representation
- disability representation (loss of limb)
- ptsd
- legal guardianship after parent death

Overall, a really good read! Definitely pick this up, especially if you've read and loved the first two books!