A wonderful visit to the town of Happily, Inc, a town built around all things weddings and art! The characters are charming, witty, sexy, smart and fun. The stories are about the interpersonal relationships among friends, family and lovers. You always get a happily ever after at the end of the story so if you are looking for a light-hearted fun read then this is the book for you! Besides where else are you going to find a town that has a giraffe herd as mascots!

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Susan Mallery’s books just make me so damned happy. Not only does Mallery have such a way with creating unique, loveable characters with believable demons and realistic barriers to romance (until said barriers can be demolished with equal realism), but her dialogue just sings, and her sense of family, small-town decency and enthusiasm is utterly infectious.

In this, the latest instalment in her latest wonderful series, tortured artist Ronan gets his turn at the wheel, while at his side – and, actually, driving most of the time – is the delightful, irrepressible Natalie. Natalie is an artist herself, but her naturally sunny demeanor and artless, ever-amusing, pronouncements make it clear that she is as different from the dour Ronan as it is possible to be. Optimistic, helpful, sweet as hell, Natalie also has a core of steel, and she doesn’t let Ronan rule her, or their relationship.

A relationship begun by chance – a storm, a landslide, and a cell phone left behind start it all – but the best thing that ever happened to the successful but shut down Ronan, who is still smarting from the lie his life had become before he and his two artist brothers (who got their own stories in previous entries) moved to the destination wedding town of Happily Inc.

Side note: are there really places where the “Inc.” is enunciated in the town name? That is so weird, America!

If you have yet to start in on Mallery’s utterly addictive books, allow me to suggest you begin with the Fool’s Gold series, from which Happily Inc. is derived. On the other hand, there are twenty of those, along with a couple of novellas, so if that is too daunting, you could also begin with You Say it First, Happily Inc. #1. But really, you could just start here, with Ronan and Natalie and work your way backwards. While absolutely part of a series – Ronan is the last of his five brothers to find his HEA, and two of those happened in Fool’s Gold – Why Not Tonight can definitely stand on its own merits as a thoroughly enchanting introduction to Mallery’s impish but pleasantly angsty charms, and is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face. And there’ll most likely be one there throughout, as well. – Rachel Hyland

This review appears in Romantic Intentions Quarterly #2, out July 3

An absolutely riveting story. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and will be recommending it to customers in our store!

Natalie is risking her life to drive up the mountain in this storm to check on artist Ronan, who no one has heard from in days. When she finally arrives, it seems Mother Nature has some plans of her own about how these two should spend the next few days, and she gives a little boost that starts with a falling tree and a mudslide. While Ronan has had the benefit of a famous artist for a father to ease his way in to the world of art, as well as a seemingly endless well of talent, Natalie has had to work hard for every small sale. As the two begin to form a friendship, their disparate experiences help them to see beyond what is to what might be. Dragons may live in caves, but maybe they are not monsters but rather just looking for a way to spread their wings. Mallery's signature style of humor and friendship fills this book, and it is another winner in her Happily Inc. Series.

I love the Fool's Gold series and am so happy that Happily Inc series is just as good. I love all the variety of characters, the setting, and importance of friendship in every character's live.s Looking forward to continuing to read and recommend this great series.

I have been patiently awaiting Ronan's story, and Susan Mallery does not disappoint! Personal upheaval in finding out that the mother who loved and raised him is not his biological mother causes Ronan to pull away from his family, including the brother he thought was his fraternal twin. This results in a loss of inspiration for a highly gifted glass artist, but when Natalie gets stranded at his mountain home due to floods and mudslides, he finds himself slowly coming to life again. Despite her own problems, Natalie is as sunny as Ronan is dark, but somehow the two find a balance and a lasting love. I thoroughly enjoyed this latest installment in the Happily Inc series.

In Susan Mallery’s newest installment of Happily, Inc, Mitchell brother Ronan and artist Natalie get their story told.

Ronan is the moody, misanthropic brother, but he’s that way for a reason. Since finding out he’s a bastard, raised with the lie that he is Matthias’s twin, everything about his life he thought was real has been shattered. He can’t create, he can’t socialize, and he doesn’t know how to fix the fractured relationship he has with his family.

Natalie, the part time gallery assistant who’s also a budding artist, is exactly what he needs to pull him out of his dourness and bring him back to the land of the living again. Where he is dark, she is light; where he questions his talent, she sees nothing but genius; where she values family above all else, he doesn’t trust it. And where she believes love cures everything, he doubts it even exists.

Their love affair is natural, real, and heartwarming.

Until it isn’t. And this is Susan Mallery at her best storytelling self.

I think I loved this Happily Inc story more than any of the others because I truly love an opposites attract story and these two are full opposites in almost every way.

Thank you to NEtgalley for an advanced arc of this book to read for an honest opinion. Another 5 stars from me for Susan Mallery at her best!

This book is so very good. The whole series is.. I can't wait for more. They are funny sad and entertaining. Once you pick them up you can't put them down.
Ronan's whole life he thought he was a twin. The his father gets sick and tells him and his brother that in fact they are not. He is lost and has been angry ever since. Who can blame him? Natalie can, She points out to Ronan that he does have family and he needs to get over himself and move on.

I hightly recommed reading this book. Thank you netgalley and Harlequin for allowing me to read this title for an honest review.

This is the third book in the Happily Inc series. I have loved all of Susan Mallery books and this is no exception. I love the setting and the characters. Being raised as a twin and then finding out as an adult that you are not a twin, would be so difficult for anyone to handle. It would really alter family dynamics to find out that you are not who you thought you were and that you had been lied to all those years. I highly recommend this book to anyone who love emotional romances

Why Not Tonight (Happily Inc., #3)In earlier Happily Inc. books, we met Ronan Mitchell and his brothers. They were a holdover from the Fool's Gold series where we learned that Ronan and his twin... weren't... twins that is. Ronan was, in fact, the offspring of his father's affair with another woman. Since he found out, he's been drawing more and more within himself.

Natlie Kaleta isn't too impressed with his brooding artistic nature. She'd revel in a life where she'd be able to just do her art rather than having to cobble together jobs so that she can do a bit here and there. When she's trapped at his house after a mudslide, she's surprised by his welcoming nature and the time they spend together lets them work to know each other a little more...

Another fine book in the Happily Inc. series. I didn't totally buy Natalie and Ronan's romance but overall a very nice addition to the series.



Three stars

This book comes out September 18

ARC kindly provided by NetGalley

I have been reading about the Mitchell brothers since before the 3 youngest (Nick, Mathias and Ronan) left Fool's Gold and relocated to Happily Inc.. I'll freely admit I am still saddened that Susan Mallery ended the Fool's Gold series. However, I would follow her anywhere (and for now that means to Happily Inc.) where she has given us readers a new quicky town to enjoy.

Ronan is a cranky pants, and I absolutely adored him. It was awesome witnessing Ronan struggle-since historically everything came easily to him; it gave the story an added level of realism. Natalie compliments Ronan's cranky personality perfectly, with her often over-the-top positivity. These two are an 'artistic' match...the perfect blend of creativity and uniqueness.

Something was missing from this story - I didn't realize it until I was writing this review but, where was the Grandpa Frank cameo. I need more Grandpa Frank...please!

Natalie has always found handsome artist Ronan attractive- but it isn't until she ends up stranded at his mountain home during a fierce storm that he begins to notice her. Once Natalie has safely returned home to her town of Happily Inc., Ronan begins to pursue her, but will his fear of opening up to love cost him everything?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've been wanting to hear more about Ronan ever since I heard his backstory in the Fool's Gold series. Suddenly finding out that your twin isn't actually your twin would be devastating, and it would be difficult for a close family to find their way back from that.

I also adored Natalie- who is full of personality and positivity, though she also has her own past to come to terms with. I liked that she didn't back down from telling Ronan how she felt about his actions.

This was the first book I've read in the Happily Inc series, and I find that I love the new town as much as I adored Fool's Gold. I'll definitely be looking for more titles in this series.

Readers get to return to Happily, Inc in this book. Quirky mixed media and paper artist sets out o help brooding Ronan reconnect with his brothers and the world only to find him herself.

<3 <3 <3! It's a tough call, but I may love these even more than the fool's gold books. They have all the things that made the FG books wonderful--the secondary characters, the character of the place, etc, etc.--in a new setting with new people, and it's just as much fun if not more.

Out of all of the Susan Mallery books I have read Ronan is officially my favorite character I loved him from the very first time I met him, and with his book I grew to love him even more absolutely stunning read!

This is the second Happily Inc book I've read, and much better than the one before.. but still, the dialogue between the ladies when they get together (and sometimes the guys) is really flat. Many scenes of the group together have someone make a comment that's not particularly clever or even interesting and they all seem to laugh uproariously. I kept picturing these characters like gum commercial actors. Cue fake laughing and group dynamics for the camera! And, cut.
Natalie was actually a really fun leading lady, she was quirky and flawed and brave - she lived her life all-out and with a great attitude. Ronan, the brooding male love interest, was partially lovable. As a dark and broody artist, as a foil to Natalie's open and fun-loving ways - awesome.
But the plot point wherein lies his broodiness was beyond self-indulgent. Oh no! Your mother and brothers love you? How terrible! Gasp.
Had they found a different dramatic tactic to take for Ronan he'd be pretty cool. As is, he's a giant pouty man-baby. Sad, because he could have been awesome. And leaves me to wonder if all the men in Happily Inc are clueless idiots?
I like Ms Mallerys other series, but I'm 0/2 on Happily Inc, these guys just don't do it for me :(

Natalie and Ronan's story is one of overcoming heartache to pursue love. I could not put this book down. Looking forward to other next Happi!y Inc episode.

This was a great edition to the story. Ronan is the brother I have wanted to read about since this story began because he is the one who has suffered the most. Natalie is the artist that works at the art gallery where Ronan hosts his art and the both are aquaintance/business associates/friends.

Natalie gets stuck living with Ronan who has become a grumpy hermit because of his personal problems with his family. But when Natalie stays with him, it makes him realise he is missing a large part of life and he wants more with Natalie.

This was a great romance about Mr Grump and Miss Sunshine and I really enjoyed it. I loved how both Nat and Ro greww in this book and came out of their shells.

Why Not Tonight is a story about family and love. Ronan is who I consider the main character in this story. I loved his character. Ronan's family life and career have come to a grinding halt. He feels such tremendous anger and loss at finding out that he is the product of an affair and that his fraternal twin is not really his twin, yet I thought he was a gentle man despite his brooding. He has pulled away from his family as he tries in vain to come to grips with his devastating knowledge.

Natalie is portrayed as a happy free spirit, but I found her a bit of a air-head and a tad annoying at first. As I learned her character better, her unfailing optimism became something I enjoyed. Ronan does, too, and they begin a relationship that deepens as she helps him to regain the sense of self that he has lost. Ronan's family plays a role in helping him, too, which I loved seeing.

This is a feel good story about family and love. Characters from prior books make an appearance, which will please long-time fans. In fact, this is a sweet story that will please romance lovers everywhere.

Susan Mallory’s Why Not Tonight was amazing! She’s one of the few authors out there that I will race to the store to get her latest read.