Series: Blue Heron #2
Publication Date: 29th October 2013
Pages: 448
Book Source: Harlequin & NetGalley
Synopsis: What if the perfect match is a perfect surprise?
Honor Holland has just been unceremoniously rejected by her lifelong crush. And now—a mere three weeks later—Mr. Perfect is engaged to her best friend. But resilient, reliable Honor is going to pick herself up, dust herself off and get back out there…or she would if dating in Manningsport, New York, population 715, wasn't easier said than done.
Charming, handsome British professor Tom Barlow just wants to do right by his unofficial stepson, Charlie, but his visa is about to expire. Now Tom must either get a green card or leave the States—and leave Charlie behind.
In a moment of impulsiveness, Honor agrees to help Tom with a marriage of convenience—and make her ex jealous in the process. But juggling a fiancé, hiding out from her former best friend and managing her job at the family vineyard isn't easy. And as sparks start to fly between Honor and Tom, they might discover that their pretend relationship is far too perfect to be anything but true love….
Karen's Thoughts:
You may have
read previous guest reviews I’ve done for Kristin Higgins' books here at The Eclectic
Reader. It’s easy for me to say that
Kristan is by far my favourite contemporary romance author. Seems that after introducing Kristan’s
fabulous stories to Teddyree that I’ve found another fan for Kristan, but also
possibly some competition as to who will review her books!
One of the
things I love about picking up one of Kristan’s books is that her storytelling
is flawless, her characters are loveable and always find a place in my heart,
I’ll have a laugh or two, maybe shed a few tears and am I am always guaranteed
a HEA.
The Perfect
Match is Honor and Thomas’ story. We
meet Honor in the first book The Best Man, the story of Honor’s sister
Faith. Thomas is a very cute and
charming Englishman, and I loved that Kristan crossed the water to find a new main man. Thomas has
issues extending his work Visa and the plan is they will marry to enable Tom to
stay. I love the marriage of convenience
storyline in a historical novel, usually not so much in a modern setting, but
Kristan has pulled this one off very well. Thomas has many qualities to be admired, as noted by Honor.
Oh sigh. Not
only could he shag like a friggin’ Olympian, he cooked for her.
I adore the
quirky family members and residents of Manningsport. Honor hosts a wine and movie night at the
local retirement village.
Honor had started the Watch and Wine club a couple of
years ago: show a movie that had even a
little bit of wine in it and pair it with a themed tasting. For
Un-corked, they’d of course had the Chateau Montelena chardonnay. Pinot noir for Sideways. A full-bodied cab
for Twilight, though the combination
of wine and Taylor Lautner’s torso had proved too much for some, and 911 had to
be called when Mrs Griggs fainted.
I feel that
Kristan with her latest two novels is skirting the edge a little more with the
sexiness. I’m used to reading some
steamier romance novels but I never feel like I’m missing anything with
Kristan’s novels because she sure knows how to write fabulous chemistry between
her characters.
This series has
been promoted as a trilogy but there are so many fabulous characters in the
town of Manningsport that I really hope Kristan’s publishers ask her to write
more about this lovely town and its quirky characters.
See my review of the 1st book in the series THE BEST MAN.
Guest review by Karen Barr
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You and Kristan :) Of course you loved it
ReplyDeleteI did love it Blodeuedd, not sure why but it wasn't what I was expecting and that was refreshing.
DeleteOhhhhhhhhhhh I need to read this one! I love her books!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely need to read it then Julie. Do you have a favourite of Kristan's titles? I have a few but I think Catch of the Day is still at the top of my favourites list.
DeleteThanks so much Karen, it was a sacrifice not being first to read this series lol but since we're such good friends, a willing *cough* sacrifice ;)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read The Best Man & The Perfect Match. Love the quote regarding Thomas's ummm qualities hahaha
I had so many little snippets tagged in this one it was hard to choose which to include...but that one was a must!
DeleteThank you so much for giving me the opportunity to guest review my favourite author once again xx
I haven't read anything by Kristan yet but I've heard her books are lovely. Thanks so much for the great review Karen =)
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Mishel and thank you for your comment.
DeleteI do hope you get a chance to read something by Kristan.
I love her books! And for all the reasons you listed here. This one is pre-ordered so after reading your review I can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will enjoy this one too Mary…I am excited for the third instalment, I just wish I didn't have to wait so long!
DeleteI always prefer chemistry to steamy sex scenes. I need to jump on the Higgins bandwagon!
ReplyDeleteI think if you prefer the chemistry to sexiness stacybuckeye, then Kristan Higgins mights just be your cup of tea!
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