I enjoyed this book so much! I didn’t realize that it was a third book in a series! So, now I will be going back to read the other two.
And Kudos, when there are children involved, I’m usually out automatically! But, the children characters were not unbearable!

Dylan Newton's Change of Plans is the sweet story of up and coming chef, Bryce, whose life is turned upside down when she is given guardianship of her three nieces after a tragic accident takes their parents. As she changes her life's plans and tries to raise her nieces, wounded veteran Ryker finds himself there to help along the way.

This novel, like Newton's previous two, was very sweet and romantic. The characters were wonderful. Bryce was a hugely loving woman who, while sometimes plagued by self-doubt, managed to find a way to let her love shine through. Ryker was a great hero. Tough on the outside and nothing but cinnamon roll goodness on the inside, this man who is burdened by so much finds a way to hope for more when he meets Bryce and her nieces. These two characters were so easy to root for and I loved reading their story.

The side characters were great, even if you weren't already familiar with them from the other novels, but it was really Bryce's nieces that were the stars of the novel with all the hijinks they would get up to. This is another great, emotional read from Dylan Newton and I highly recommend it to readers of romance.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Dylan Newton is one of my new favorite authors. The book Change of Plans is very enjoyable to read. The characters are so much fun to read. Happy Reading!

**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

As someone who took a child in without notice, I felt sympathetic to Bryce. I could understand how she might be feeling. I can envision how complicated and traumatic the entire experience would have been. I also giggled at the idea of meeting "the one" at the grocery store. I think sometimes, life needs a shake up. Bryce has certainly gotten that.

I loved reading this! It was beautiful.

This is the third and final book in the Mathews Brothers series. It was a really sweet story. One of the things I love most about reading romance books is that you know there will be a happily ever after at the end. I found myself rooting for Ryker and Bryce the whole time. The miscommunication was heavy in this story, but it didn’t take away from my love for these beautifully broken characters.

If you love romance, books with mental health rep, and second chances then I recommend you read this book!

5 stars

I had lots of fun reading this one! It's somewhere up with my favourite reads of the year (and that's saying something because I've read over 150 books so far)

I'm starting with Cecily, Addison and June aka Bryce's nieces whom I adored. Their grieving process and attitude felt really authentic and reasonable. Being a teen isn't all that fun, and I loved Dylan's depiction of all that chaos!

Bryce and Ryker were amazing MCs and I just loved their sizzling chemistry. I was rooting for them to get together from their first interaction. And the dual POVs were perfection! It was super cute to see what Bryce thought of Ryker and vice versa.

There's some great representation of PTSD and disability from Ryker's side of that's something that interests you, though I can't really judge how true it is.

This is a total HEA novel which makes your heart melt. A ten on ten recommendation from me, please do read!

I really enjoyed this fun romance. It was like a step inside a relationship that was familiar and warm and gut wrenching.

Change of Plans is the third installment in the Matthews Brothers series and I have to say my favorite of them all. Ryker is complex but it was nice to see him overcome hurdles, heal, and find love. Bryce's story is a sad one and is full of hardships & tough moments but it also felt like one of hope and persevering too. I love the mental health representation and also the military/disabled vet storyline. This story would be perfect for fans of Trish Doller or Abby Jimenez. Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. 4.5 stars.

I REALLY enjoyed the latest from Dylan Newton (this book is the 3rd in her series but works great as a stand-alone too)! If you’re looking for a sweet and heartfelt romcom for the end of summer, this one is great! *includes single-parenting and disability rep!

One of the most difficult tasks for parents is to figure out who to give guardianship to if something should happen to you, hoping you never have to find out if it was the right decision. That decision is the central focus of this novel and how it changes Bryce’s life – the balance of work and parenting, moving to a new state and finding a new job, and fending off others who feel they would do a better job. That’s a lot to take on. Add in to that the romance aspect and Dylan Newton does a wonderful job of making you feel the anxiety and chaos that Bryce is faced with. Then there’s the PTSD felt by Ryker, and how he navigates his new normal. There was so much going on in this story and it was all presented well. This is my favorite of the series (although I have not read the second one; it’s on my list). Not the lightest read but it has wonderful characters and a heartwarming ending.

Ryker and Bryce’s story in Change of Plans by Dylan Newton, had me shaking my head and laughing from the start. Each page only added to the hilarity, and I couldn't help but be impressed once again by Newton's sense of humor and cleverness. Change of Plans is a light-hearted, quick-witted read that handles serious topics with heart and compassion.

Unexpectedly gaining guardianship of her three nieces, June, Cecily, and Addison, chef Bryce is out of her comfort zone and hanging on by a thread. The chaos she was thrown into and handling her grieving nieces was dealt using humor and delicacy. June, Cecily, and Addison showed their grief differently, and how they processed things were subtle as well as honest. They were cute, funny, and petulant like all children.

Ryker, a Marine vet who suffers from PTSD and is an amputee, spends his time restoring vintage vehicles. He offers kindness and understanding to Bryce and her nieces; always there for Bryce and Bryce is equally there for Ryker. The compassion she shows towards him, especially in his raw, vulnerable moments was admirable. It was super heartwarming to watch these two lower their guards, work through the challenges life threw at and together they make it out better; finding room for love. With both their lives completely derailed, this title couldn't be more fitting: a change of plans, indeed. I highly recommend Change of Plans to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

hange of Plans by Dylan Newton follows the third Matthews brother, Ryker. Ryker has left the Marines and prefers to be working in his garage over interacting with people.

Until he meets Bryce. Bryce works in a bakery while taking care of her 3 nieces after their parents passed away.

I loved:
Ryker
How Bryce and her nieces became a family
Food (duh - this always gets me)
The nieces - they were fun but always kept it real

This was a,sweet, heartfelt found family rom com. The strength of the story was the characters. Ryker and Bryce were both messes but they had big hearts. Neither one of them was smooth and I liked that. They clumsily saved each other from loneliness, fear and sadness. My only criticism are that some of the antics were over the top. But the charm and love that used from this adorable story made up for it. 3.5 stars.

Change of Plans was an adorable romcom with flawed characters trying their best.

Dylan Newton brought hard to have conversations into a beautiful story about life, love, and moving forward. I loved the characters in this book, and while I’m not one for children being a large plot point, this book wouldn’t be what it is without them!

Change of Plans by Dylan Newton good read! Cute book about a girl named Bryce who is left to raise her three nieces after her brother dies. She moves to a new state and starts a new job so she can take care of her nieces. She meets Ryker along the way who is a retired Marine who suffers from PTSD and is an amputee. They learn to work together to help overcome their challenges. I’d recommend!

Bryce is a chef whose life takes an unexpected turn when she’s named guardian of her three nieces after her brother and sister in law pass away. While adjusting to her new life, she meets Ryker, a veteran who is learning to life with his PTSD.

I have to say I was a little turned off at the beginning of the book by the amount of raunchy jokes and comments. A big part of the dynamic between the main characters involved raunchy dad jokes, which was fine but sometimes the comments went too far. “Ryker pursed his lips in the way thirsty women did on their ‘gram.” Like we’re really describing women as “thirsty” in 2023?? Come on. I will say this died down halfway through the book and definitely didn’t ruin the book for me.

What I love about the book is the depth of all the characters. It was so beautiful to see how they all navigated the loss of their loved ones and figured out how to support the little girls. I loved hearing about Ryker’s struggles and his quest to get a support dog was so heartwarming 😭 I sometimes felt like the chemistry between Ryker and Bryce was lacking but the richness of the rest of the plot made up for the lack of spark there.

Overall I enjoyed this book and look forward to going back and reading about the first two Matthews brothers!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!!

Change of Plans
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Author: Dylan Newton

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: When disaster strikes and chef Bryce Weatherford is given guardianship of her three young nieces, her life goes from cooking with fire…to controlling a dumpster fire. Five‑year‑old Addison refuses to remove her fairy wings, eight‑year‑old Cecily won't bathe, and tween June is majoring in belligerence. With all this chaos, Bryce jettisons hope for a life outside of managing her family and her new job.
 
It's been years since Ryker Matthews had his below‑the‑knee amputation, yet the phantom pain for his lost limb and Marine career haunts him. To cope, he focuses on his vehicle restoration business. He knows he's lucky to be alive. Yet, “lucky” feels more like “cursed” to his lonely heart.  
 
When Ryker literally sweeps Bryce off her feet in the grocery store's baby aisle, they both feel sparks. But 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 Thoughts: This is book no. 3 in the Matthews Brother series. I did not read the first two books and had no issue following along in this book. A young, aspiring chef has to leave her life behind to raise three young children when her brother and his wife were killed in a tragic accident. An unexpected meet cute in the grocery store leads Bryce and Ryker down a journey. This follows the tropes of found family, small town, and miscommunication.

The story is narrated in a dual POV, which I love. The nieces all have quirky attitudes. June is very sarcastic with an attitude to boot. Cecily despises taking a bath and further despises having her clothes laundered. Lastly, Addison, cutest six-year-old ever is obsessed with her fairy wings. Bryce does not know what she is doing but is taking it day by day, she loves like there is no tomorrow, but is insecure at times. Bryce has a lot on her plate, learning how to be an instant mother, walking through their grief with them, all while battling the grandparents for custody. Ryker is charming, extremely charismatic, and suffers from PTSD from the war. The author did an amazing job at representing PTSD and disability. The characters were well developed, witty banter, chemistry, and intriguing. The author’s writing style was complex, creative, had serious moments balanced with witty moments, flowed well, and had excellent pace.

I loved this book. It was a first read for me by Newton, but I will go back and read the prior books. It was an endearing, sweet, heartwarming read that just engulfs you in a hug through words. I highly recommend picking up today.

The first two books in this series were such a joy, and this third book is no different - what a joy to read! While this book was a little more intense with references to some PTSD-related episodes, it was generally a fun, easy read. The almost slapstick antics of the three girls also made it laugh out loud at times!

Overall a wonderful read. I’m so bummed this series is done (I would keep reading more about all these character if continued!), but I can’t wait to see what Dylan Newton writes next!

Thank you to the author (Dylan Newton) NetGalley, and the publisher for an ARC of this book on exchange for my honest opinion.

Bryce drops everything when her brother and his wife pass away to become the guardian to their girls. That means relocating, finding a place to live and finding a new job all in addition to learning to be a parent to 3 grieving young girls. It doesn't end there, because she's also in a custody battle with the children's maternal grandparents who just think they can do it better. Ryker is a Vet who has returned home after being injured and must learn to deal with his PTSD and his amputation which is causing him some health issues. There two have a very unlikely meeting in a grocery store, yet there is an instant connection. Life seems to throw them together, the fact that Patty is both Ryker's mom and Bryce's boss also plays into it! Neither is looking for a relationship, but Ryker notices he's happier when he's with Bryce and she notices she's more at ease and comes to rely on him a great deal. There are the girls to consider and bad communication between them doesn't help either. This is my first book by this author, and I feel the delicate subject matter was dealt with very well. We are also treated to some great laughs along the way as Ryker and Bryce figure things out. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Thank you for this ARC! I fell in love with the cover and the summary. While I really dislike the pregnancy trope, I love unexpected children. The story follows Bryce who had named sole guardian of her brother’s 3 children. After a tragic car accident that kills both her brother and his wife, she takes on the challenge of trying to raise three girls on her own. During a grocery store outing, she meets Ryker. And there’s an immediate connection. From there they go through so much together from his PTSD to her learning to navigate as a new parent. This story was fun and really enjoyable. I really liked learning about Ryker’s background, and learning about how he deals with a lost limb and PTSD. I also, enjoyed seeing Bryce navigate girls, getting to know them, and dealing with the custody battle. And while I feel like kids sometimes are such an annoyance, I really enjoyed the three of them, and felt like they really added to the story. Dylan Newton made a point to give all the characters a lot of backstory, and made them feel well rounded and overall really well developed. I highly recommend this book! 4⭐️s