Fantastic book! Daniel and Molly are the epitome of star crossed lovers but with time, patience and hard work love can conquer ll.

I adore Sarah Morgan and to have another set of books set in NYC plus dogs! Who wouldn't fall in love with this wonderful story that reads like your favorite rom-com? New York, Actually follows Daniel and Molly's wonderful (not) dating relationship which involves a lot of running, meet ups in Central Park, coffee or tea, and adorable dogs. When real life intrudes in their running dates and secrets start revealing themselves, can they both learn to leave their past behind to pursue a future together?
New York, Actually will make you smile, laugh, weepy and love Sarah Morgan's From Manhattan with Love series even more.

I have been meaning to read one of Sarah Morgan's books, so was delighted when I got the opportunity to read an advance copy of her latest, "New York Actually". It is all that I hoped it would and more. The only reason I didn’t tear through it in a day or two was that I had tons of work around the time I started to read it, and I used the book as a reward for getting through a lot of it.

I loved the characters - obviously, Sarah Morgan really understands the importance of characterization, and even her minor characters were memorable and well-crafted. Although after a certain point I could predict where the plot was going and what issues were going to come up, the journey itself was tons of fun and I loved every page. The lead characters were believable and well-suited to each other, and of course, I found myself rooting for them to work out. I would happily recommend this book to anyone looking for their next summer read!

New York, Actually was such a pleasant surprise for me. This was my first read by this author and I really clicked with her writing. It was intelligently written light, breezy fun. I don't always engage easily with third person POV, but in this case, I slid right into the story without any effort. It was a bit of a slow burn romance between the two main characters Daniel and Molly, but it never felt boring or dragged out for me. The feelings that emerged between these two people who were both so firmly anti-relationship were more natural because of the gradual build.

Daniel has more reason than anyone to be skeptical of love. His parents' relationship was a nightmare and didn't shed romance in a favorable light to begin with. Being a divorce attorney and seeing the ugly side of marriage day in and day out was just the icing on the cake. He enjoys playing the field with women, but when it comes to looking for something long-term, it's not part of his personal philosophy. When he sees Molly jogging in Central Park, he plans a scheme to catch this ravishing woman's attention for his next diversion.

I loved that he was attracted to more than just her physical attributes. He was drawn to her strength and the self-possession that she projected. Molly was happy with her life at the moment and at peace with being single. Perhaps that's what called to him because they had that in common.

Molly is a psychologist and relationship advice columnist under the pseudonym Aggie with a bestselling book under her belt. You could easily say that she makes a successful living off of teaching others how to succeed at love. So it's ironic that when it comes to herself, she is painfully unsuccessful. So painful, that she harbors guilt and shame over things from her past that she keeps locked up tight. Originally from London, she moved to New York to start a new life after a public scandal completely wrecked and humiliated her. Her Dalmatian Valentine is the one male in her life, and she plans to keep it that way.

Daniel's sisters run a dog service called Bark Rangers which gives him the perfect idea to use one of the dogs in their care to meet Molly. His subterfuge doesn't pan out the way he hoped, he was shot down firmly in his attempt to set up a date with her. But he's a man who takes no as just the first negotiating point, she's no match for his powers of persuasion. These two were highly entertaining. I loved seeing their flirty friendship mature into the desire to risk their hearts. However, they were both hiding secrets and parts of themselves that cause a betrayal of their fragile trust.

I loved this fun romance set against the backdrop of New York City. I had the preconception that this would be a bit of fluff, but that wasn't the case at all. The author really delved deep into the characters' emotions and developed a well thought out plot. My reasoning for not giving this five stars was my issue with the heroine. Though she was supposedly originally from England, there was absolutely nothing to indicate that in her speech. I found that to be sorely lacking.

The next book in the series will be about Daniel's sister Fliss and after the lead into that second chance romance, I can't wait to read it. The US release for Holiday in the Hamptons is in September.

This was a very cute read with two strong main characters and a great supporting cast both human and canine! Cannot wait for the next book in the series!

New York, Actually (From Manhattan with Love, #4)We've met the Knight siblings on the periphery of the other "From Manhattan with Love" books. Harriet and Fliss are dog walkers who have worked with the Urban Genie women. Their brother Daniel, the hero of this book, is Lucas Blade's friend and neighbor. Each of the siblings was scarred in different ways by their parent's explosive marriage. For Daniel, he became a divorce lawyer; a shark specializing in helping to make sure that parents who shouldn't be together don't stay together "for the kids." This is why he gets so upset when the advice of a popular blog has one of his clients (both of whose children are having emotional problems) getting back together with his ex. It's a good thing he has is finally making headway with the gorgeous brunette he sees running in the park. Yes, it involves borrowing a foster dog from his sisters and engaging in some deception but he doesn't have long-term relationships anyway, so what does it matter?
Molly fled England after her personal life imploded on national television and her friends deserted her. She's decided that, because she has never fallen in love, her mother's abandonment has left her unable to love. But as a psychologist, she knows she can help others and does so on her blog. Too bad the hot guy with the gorgeous dog keeps distracting her.
There are some awkward expositional moments so I don't think you'll need to have read the other books in this series to keep up. Other drawbacks of this book are the somewhat fast resolution to the big drama and a bit of a twee ending with Yet Another Thing. I did, however, enjoy the characters, most of the story, and the light touch of adding in previous characters from the series.

Four stars
This book came out May 30
Follows Miracle on 5th Avenue

This is the second book that I have read by this author and as much as I enjoyed it it didn't quite grip or enchant me like I was hoping it would. The story of Daniel and Molly who meet in the park while dog walking was very sweet but I felt like it was a little all too familiar and has been done over and over again by other romance authors but having said that I did still enjoy other parts of the story as the characters had a good connection and outside of the park their lives become entangled with each other unknowingly as they both hold secrets and troubled childhoods and so there was enough other interaction to keep the story interesting.
I do love how the other characters in the story pop up and connect from this authors other books as they are mainly set in New York so that it creates its own little world that all the stories are set in and helps you feel like visiting old friends.

Quick Review:
Though it started a smidge slow for me, once I got into the (big) heart of this book, it was pure love. New York, Actually is a sweet and funny book with some moments that will certainly hurt your heart, but it will also make your smile through happy tears. I loved the story line, it was definitely unique and thought-provoking. But it's the characters, new and old that brought this book home to me. Molly and Daniel have a chemistry that could ignite fireworks -- I loved their brilliant banter. We get to know Daniel's twin sisters, Harriet and Fliss a little better -- spoiler alert -- they are pure delight!!

New York, Actually is a continuation of Sarah Morgan's Manhattan with love series and while it can be read as a standalone, you really won't want to miss the rest of these books! Enjoy!

This is my first book by Sarah Morgan and part of a series, I must say I didn’t pay attention when I got this title for review. But it can easily be read as a standalone without being confusing or having the feeling you miss something.
I wasn’t sure if I would but I really enjoyed this book.
I liked the story , the writing and the characters. I also really enjoyed the Dear Aggie parts, which was really Molly but still … it made it just a tad more enjoyable.
I also liked that they took it slow and started being friends first even though both felt the attraction,
I wasn’t sure about Molly at first and she seemed a bit too much at first but I ended up really liking her and of course Valentine.
I also really enjoyed Daniel. Just enough macho not too much not too little.
Overall, the book was really enjoyable and I will be reading more by this author.
I rate it 4 ★

Molly is a psychologist and writer living what some people call a “double life” who has given up on relationships that don't include her dog, Valentine. Daniel is a divorce attorney who just thinks relationships are a bad idea, as he sees it everyday, if you get involved you get hurt. Molly and Daniel’s love story is nice to read, not overly romantic or anything, there's no fireworks and roses but there's coffee in Central Park and the borrowing of a dog…

​New York Actually is a nice book, I really liked it, I didn’t relate to any characters but I don't think it's a bad thing, every now and then it's nice to just read someone else's story. The story itself… it doesn't keep you guessing, when things happen you immediately think “oh that's going to blow up” or “oh that's not going to be good”, the whole book is very well written and it's not an emotional story, I didn't really cry or laugh.
​I didn't particularly dislike anything about the book, it's really good book, I just didn't love it, maybe other people will relate to a character or a particular thing about the book and that's awesome, I just didn't.

​Overall, I really liked this book, I do recommend it, it's nice and there's dogs in it which… I don't know if it's a selling point for most people, it is for me so yeah. Although I will say it didn't feel like a light read, maybe it was because I was in a time crunch or maybe it's just not a light read, but that really isn't a bad thing at all.

Unknown to all but four people, Molly is actually the popular relationship expert, Aggie. With a well-liked, successful blog and best-seller to her name, Molly has finally found peace-of-mind after upending her life and moving from London three years ago. As long as nobody discovers her real identity nor the horrors of her past, she’ll be perfectly content with her life and one love, Valentine the Dalmatian.

Daniel is a highly motivated, premier divorce lawyer. He loves to be with women - giving them what they want - without strings. And when he sees Molly running with Valentine in Central Park day after day, he goes after her; however, the only way to get her attention is to borrow a dog to walk in the park. Now that he’s got Molly’s attention, he needs to figure out how to get her to open up and let him in.

New York, Actually is another wonderful romance in Ms. Morgan’s From Manhattan with Love series. I was concerned at the beginning that I wouldn’t like this book because it has themes that I don’t really enjoy, like dishonesty, holding secrets to “protect” the other, and a set up for potential public humiliation. However, Ms. Morgan eased all my fears and wrote a wonderful story. She never avoided the set up she put in place, but rather allowed her characters to mature and develop genuine feelings for one another. She afforded them the opportunity to feel the angry, hurt, joy, etc. and then let them think about it and come back around. I absolutely enjoyed it!

Daniel and Molly are a perfect match. She always breaks hearts and he doesn’t have a heart to break. Due to Molly’s wariness, the couple was forced to take time and start the friendship process before acting fully on their mutual attraction. The missteps and falters were needed, but together, the pair used their hearts, experiences, and their brains to move past the hiccups.

I am thankful that Molly’s identity was revealed to Daniel in the middle of the book, rather than at the end. Instead of everything going swimmingly until BAM the big conflict at the end, the pair dealt within increasingly difficult issues until the climax, but by then they were prepared to deal with the issues head on. I also enjoyed all the little tie-ins to the first three titles, yet the book expands into a new subset of friends and experiences.

New York, Actually has a lot of heart. It is a little messy, but filled with genuine and caring kindness. It is a feel-good romance which has to work for the HEA, making it all the more satisfying.

My Rating: A- Enjoyed A Lot

This is a delightful read. I will say that the dogs were the stars of this story for me! The characters of Molly and Daniel were well thought out. It was a fast read, which I think we all need at times in our own lives. In the time I was reading the book I was intrigued enough to forget my own issues! I had to laugh at the idea of a divorce lawyer and a agony aunt in a relationship with one another. The surrounding characters were also a plus! This is a great summer read, take to the pool or beach and escape into New York, Actually!

“I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.”

Another winner by Morgan. Her stories really captivate you and I like how she brings in characters from her other stories. Always a good read.

Hey! First of all, thank you so much for the e-arc of this book. I'm not sure if it is a mistake, or just the writing style, but I'm totally confused. I've read through the first chunk, but the POV switches back and forth and I'm constantly confused as to what is happening or who is speaking at any given moment. It feels like the book should have been in first person or something or limited third. It just really threw me for a loop. I think the idea of the story is cute, but I'm just so totally confused and its difficult for me to get into the story.

This eARC book was provided to my by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

When I first saw this book, the cover immediately grabbed me. Then the title, then the author, and then the description of the book. I had always wanted to try a book by Sarah Morgan, but just never got around to reading one. I was glad that New York, Actually was the first one I read by her.

This book was part of the From Manhattan with Love series, but I don't think you have to read all of the other books in order to read this one because I didn't feel lost at all in it. I do want to go back to read all of the other ones at some point though.

Sarah Morgan's writing style reminded me of Sophie Kinsella. The book was like a contemporary chick literature type of romance. It was definitely right up my alley. I read the whole thing in a day. I tried to read it in one sitting, but couldn't read it in one sitting.

Did I mention that that cover is such a pretty cover? I LOVE both of those colors.

One of my favorite quotes from the book was, "I'd say they were lucky to have met someone who felt that way. I'd say that finding someone who truly knows you, and loves you for who you are, is a rare gift in today's world." That quote was like a jaw dropping quote. It just made me want to hug the book. That's how love is supposed to be to me at least and it's rare when a romance book will actually have a realistic realization like that.

This book was a perfect five for me, especially since it made me want to hug it in the end. I'd definitely recommend it to other people.

I really didn't care for this story, and sadly the series has been a bit lackluster overall. The first three books dealt with the ladies of Urban Genie and some of their friends, but this book focuses on the family that makes up The Bark Rangers business. This book's main character from that family is older brother Daniel.

Daniel is actually rather deceitful, as he has no problem "stealing" a dog from his sisters' business in order to snag a girl. He then compounds this behavior by acting like a borderline stalker and not taking Molly's no's for an answer! He also winds up piling up the lies, and doesn't think that this is bad behavior! I began to really hate him and hoped Molly would wise up!

Sadly, Molly not only didn't wise up, she was also a bit on the crazy side herself! She's a psychologist that has had so many bad relationships, she is now gun shy about getting into another one, yet she is perfectly comfortable with dispensing advice via an online blog! I loved the fact that she eventually confronted Daniel, but the lies between them made it hard for me to believe their romance.

I think I'll be abandoning this series after this, it really hasn't captured my attention as I had hoped.

The From Manhattan with Love series opens up the "world" a little bit with New York, Actually since finishing giving readers the Happily-Ever-Afters of the ladies of Urban Genie. But still keeps connecting the dots between this new story and the original trio. It makes for a perfect standalone for people who are just randomly picking this book up, but for those that have read the other books, it's a nice nod to where the series has been, but showing a clear path of where the series will, hopefully, be headed.

Molly is one of New York's best anonymous advice columnists. She can dish out relationship advice to everyone, but unfortunately she can't seem to get her own relationships to work out. The love of her life is her Dalmatian, Valentine, and as her own past dictates, being single is just fine by her.

Daniel is a divorce attorney who's childhood definitely dictated his choice of career path in life. And it definitely shades his view of permanent relationships. He's not looking for love, just for having a good time for a while. And when he sees Molly running with her dog in Central Park, that's exactly what he's bargaining for. But when these two meet they end up challenging each other's beliefs on every level.

What I loved the most about reading this book, was the fact that I never felt there was an "I'm right / you're wrong" attitude between Molly and Daniel, just a difference of opinion and a difference of experiences. Both were valid and both were taken into consideration when they would interact with each other. I felt like it made the evolution of their relationship / feelings sweeter. This is also helped along by the fact that even though both Molly and Daniel haven't had it easy when it comes to the relationships in their lives, they're at a point, when the book starts anyway, where they've moved forward from those experiences, for the most part. They're not closed off and bitter, they've taken what has been dished out to them and turned it into the best they can.

Sarah Morgan also introduces Daniel's twin sisters Fliss and Harriett. I loved their inclusion in the story and I'm hoping that means these women will eventually get their own books and HEAs. If there's any indication it seems Fliss might be next on the list with how certain events progress.

Overall, I sped through this read and I really enjoyed it. I think it's perfect for anyone who is just getting into / hearing about this series, but I like the natural progression from the original start of the series if you're someone who has read the other books.

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3.75 Hearts This book is adorable. I loved the dogs in this story and the “owners” that went with them. The story is simple and yet fun. Girl has been hurt and not looking for romance. Boy sees girl and wants to get to meet her and uses his sisters dog to meet her… ok maybe that isn’t one you read every day but it is really cute.

I could actually see this story being made into a made for tv movie. Great beach read as the summer approaches and you need a bit of lighthearted fun romance while on vacation.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Wonderful. Reads like the RomCom you'd like to see on the screen. Two imperfect characters and two perfect dogs who bring them together. Sarah Morgan hit my radar with Miracle on 5th Avenue and New York, Actually shows Miracle wasn't a one-off. This is the kind of hip, modern romance that grown ups crave. Hot, but not sleazy, romantic but not formulaic, quick but not snarky dialogue. Color me a Sarah Morgan fan. This is a romance I will recommend to smart, sassy, readers.

Molly has been settling into New York City over the last couple of years since fleeing public humiliation in London. She has lost her friends and her pride. Since moving to New York, she only trusts her dalmatian, Valentine, and her friends and neighbors, Mark and Gabe. She stays busy by taking various classes such as salsa and spinning, and has a successful online blog as a relationship expert offering advice for those who ask.

This advice is usually the opposite of the advice that Daniel Knight gives his clients. As a successful divorce attorney, and as a witness to his parents' tumultuous marriage, he has sworn off marriage and relationships in general. He does not have time for dogs, or women for that matter, but on his morning runs he has been crossing paths with a beautiful woman and her dalmatian. His sisters, twins Fliss and Harry, are the Bark Rangers who offer pet services. His decision to borrow a stubborn Brutus to help him talk to the woman in the park gets him far deeper than he could have ever expected.

My favorite characters in this book were the dogs. I loved how their interactions contributed to the story as well as how well they got along. I am not normally into book series, however, each book in this series reads as a standalone. I enjoyed that Eva and Lucas were characters in this one as they were the main characters in the previous book. Furthermore, I enjoyed that Daniel is the bridge from the Urban Genie trio of friends to the Bark Ranger sisters. I found it easy to figure out that the next few books will (hopefully) be about twins Fliss and Harry, Daniel's sisters.

There are four reasons why I only gave this book 4 stars:
1. Molly being originally from England was not very apparent unless it was briefly mentioned in conversation that she had an "accent". This "accent" did not come through to me, especially not in the chapters that were in her perspective.
2. Molly was supposed to be a psychologist yet she clearly had not moved on from a situation in her past that caused her to flee to New York. Furthermore, she was unable to figure out her feelings as well as was quick to become irrational in certain situations. For example: she finds out that Daniel borrowed a dog to try to find a way to talk to her and she is very angry and seeks revenge.
3. I am used to Sarah Morgan's characters fighting their feelings for each other before they reach the point that they are in love. But in this story, once they had moved past that point, it seemed extremely rushed to reach the next steps in their relationship.
4. I may be biased, however, I could not help but compare Molly and Daniel to the main characters in the previous books. Despite being able to relate to parts of their backstories, I just could not feel strongly for either of them. I was more interested in both Fliss' potential story as well as Mark and Gabe's history.

Despite these minor setbacks, I did still really enjoy this book. As can be expected when I read a book by Sarah Morgan, I did look forward to reading it as well as mini-squealed whenever a character from a previous book was mentioned. Sarah Morgan is extremely talented and her books take me to a happy place. It truly feels as if one is part of this growing group of friends and family and I find myself missing the characters when the book is over. These books are the kind that stay with you after each conclusion. I would recommend this book for readers who enjoy romance and, most especially, dogs.

For readers who may be triggered or offended: there were mentions of divorce, animal abandonment, scenarios sexual in nature, and brief foul language.