A charm like you is a awesome end to this series. This book was intriguing and sweet. I didn't stop reading until I finished it!

Amazing book, I loved it! This series is so good. The entire series has been great. This was a fun, yet emotional read,

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance

Gabi is trying to figure out where she goes from here. With a cheating husband about to get married and have a baby, Gabi thinks she's hit rock bottom. But when even more is thrown her way, she will have to rely on her friends and family to get her through.

Thatcher is known for not being very fun or easy going. When he finds himself at a divorce support group, he doesn't expect to be attracted to anyone. With his constant worrying about his siblings and running the family business, he doesn't think he has time to follow that attraction.

When it turns out that they actually know each other, both have to decide if their attraction is worth it or if business trumps their feelings. When a series of unfortunate events (or fortunate, depending on how you look at it) occurs and the gang has to band together, everyone will have to decide if the strangeness that is their little town is real or just their imagination.

I really enjoyed watching the development and thought process of Gabi and Thatcher. It was a slow burn that just got hotter and hotter. You could really see them processing the situation and their relationship. I also loved how both were shoved out of their comfort zone. I do wish that there was more of a resolution between Gabi and her ex-husband, but I'm not sure what it would be.

This was a very enjoyable read and I loved the quirkiness of the town and its people.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the fifth book in the series, and although this was my first introduction to Charmed, I enjoyed it no end. I recognised that there were elements which I had missed by not having read earlier books, but could still really appreciate Gabi and Thatcher's story. I definitely plan on going back to find out the detail in earlier books.

From their first meeting it was clear that there was amazing chemistry between the two of them, and then we are along for the ride. Gabi has a lot of baggage that she is working through, which holds her back. She is also pursuing a new venture which means a lot to her, so extra complications really cause her to be diffident. Thankfully, those around her are supportive, and Thatcher is determined.

A really lovely read, with the beauty of community thanks to the small town, people who care, and a really hot romance – delicious reading, thank you.


Mary Jo – ☆☆☆☆
I enjoyed this book. Gabi is a strong person who's had more than her fair share of bad luck. Her cheating ex has more than done her wrong, so much so, that she's wary to start a new relationship. Thatcher is hardheaded and knows what he wants, and Gabi is what he wants.

Another great installment in the Charmed in Texas series and I'm hopeful there will be many more to come.

Gabi has this back and forth thing going on & it irritated me so much. I can’t explain how much it did but it got to a point where I couldn’t enjoy the story because she would end up doing something else that annoyed me to the point where I wanted to throw my kindle across the room. 

I like the fact they met a divorce support group, they both have been through their fair share but Gabi’s actions for me just feel over dramatic. 

The only thing that kept me reading was the fact that I like Thatcher. He was the saving grace in this book for me personally. 

3 stars

Gabi Graham might have hit the proverbial rock in rock-bottom. Hitting the single scene after ten years is hard enough. Finding out that her cheating ex-husband and his new barely-legal fiancée are expecting—that’s enough to drive Gabi over the edge and into a neighboring town’s divorce support group. It’s not really her thing to listen to anonymous strangers bash their exes, but at least there are cookies. And a sexy fellow newcomer who ignites her long-dormant libido. Spending a few lustful, post-meeting moments in Hot Guy’s truck can’t hurt. Unless, of course, Hot Guy turns out to be Thatcher Roman—her best friend’s brother and Gabi’s silent business partner.
Ok, so I’m not a huge contemporary fan for whatever reason. However, when I started this book, Gabi’s pain and everything she was going through made me really feel for her. At one point in the book, I might have even choked up for a second...I really liked Thatcher as well. I had expected his POV in this book as so many books give both POVs nowadays. I think it helped me to like him and the book more without his POV. Anyways, I really loved their story. However, the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 were the few issues I had with the book overall. First, there were a number of couples that interacted with throughout the story and my perception was that the author assumed the reader had already read the books because their interactions and parts in the book had me confused and not really sure why they were in some of the roles they were in. A slight bother was that all of the males in the book were “gorgeous’, a fact brought up a couple of times. The big thing that knocked this from a 5 to a 4 was there was a mystical element at almost the end of the book that didn’t need to be there to wrap up  the climax of the book the author wrote, not to mention how the stories themselves were wrapped up with the mystical interaction. It really took some of my love of the story away from me. Regardless, I look forward to reading more from this author. I highly recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

am a little late getting this review posted but better late than never.  I have been reading this series since the beginning so it is safe to say I have been enjoying it.  It seems that with this one, Lovelace has raised her game a bit.  It very well be my favorite in the series, or at least tied with the first one.

The reason why you ask?  She perfectly captured the chemistry and attraction between Gabi and Thatcher.  How they knew when the other was in the same room as them, how they could tell when the other was looking at them etc.  It isn't always easy to capture this kind of connection.  Many times it falls short or so overboard it is cheesy.  In this case it was the perfect balance.

For reasons I will not share, it appears that this will be the end of the series.  A town of quirky characters, I am going to miss Charmed and its gang.

A Charm Like You is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone novel. I didn't read the first book in the series and I still completely enjoyed this book. 

Gabi's husband left her for a younger girl, and she’s losing her house in five days.   She had no idea, she was going to lose her house, Her husband has destroyed her whole life, and everything she use to know.   Gabi needed to get her life back.  She started attending a divorce recovery group.  This is when she meets "hot guy", and sparks happened almost instantly.

This was one of those books you can't stop reading.  I loved everything about it.  The way this author writes, put your right there in the story with the characters. I read this entire book in one sitting!

I was provided an ARC copy of this book via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review

I did a lot of swooning reading this book. It was a unconventional meeting, a insta-"charm," and some magic & secrets. I haven't read the whole series, yet, but I really need to.

Normally I love this trope of falling for your siblings best friend even though it's totally nonsensical, it presents a great opportunity for a fun story and A Charm Like You was well on its way. But after finding out just how closely she and Hot Guy (from her divorce group) are entangled, she turns into a completely different person. Gone was the woman who confronted her ex for his crappy behavior and suddenly she's an anxiety-ridden young girl.
There was plenty to like about this story however, including the humor and most of the interactions between the main characters.

Honestly it just felt a little immature for where these characters should be in their lives and that stopped me from truly enjoying the story. But I do love a small town romance which means I'll probably give the previous books a read.

Sharla Lovelace concludes her irresistibly delightful romp through the small town set novels, Charmed in Texas, with A Charm Like You. 

After Gabi Graham finds out that her dishonest ex-husband and his too young fiancée are expecting a baby, she decides to go to a divorce support group where she discovers there’s a lot more than cookies and ex bashing. 

During her first meeting she spends some time with a super Hot Guy with a Clark Kent name tag. After her next meeting she goes to second base with said Hot Guy in his truck. But the next time they see each other turns out to be a bit disastrous when she discovers Hot Guy is actually Thatcher Roman, her silent partner and her best friend’s brother. 

Even though they’ve both been burned, the chemistry between them is undeniable and Thatcher is willing to give them a chance. Can he convince his reluctant business partner?

Lovelace writes with an enchanting combination of wit, humor and sexiness. And speaking of sexy, who would fall for a hero who is helpful, thoughtful, caring, protective, willing to put his past issues in the past and take a chance on love? Thatcher is a perfect book boyfriend. Unfortunately Gabi’s trust issues were seemingly unsurmountable and her reluctance to take a leap throughout the book grated a bit.  

I loved this town and series! I'm so glad Sharla included a super happy ending for all of the characters. It’s sad it has come to an end but I’ll remember these characters for a very long time. A Charm Like You is book #5 in the Charmed in Texas series by author Sharla Lovelace. It is a standalone contemporary romance, told from both points of view.

When Gabbie goes to a divorce support group the next town over she never imagines she will meet someone on the first day. That is not what this group is about, however some things can't be resisted.
Thatcher shows up at a divorce support group not telling anyone he is going. Not only does he meet Gabbie but he is hoping to get to know her better.
Both of them are in for one big surprise and have to figure out how to work around it.
This is a great series each book holding true to charming. I look forward to each book and have not been disappointed yet.

** I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review**

4.5 stars - This is another winner. I have really enjoyed the series. I feel like each book just gets better and better and better. Maybe it’s because even though each book is a standalone, the characters repeat and with each installment we learn more about them and their relationships with one another. What most prevalent is how supportive and loving they are with one another. The attraction and romance (trying to fight it and giving into it) that’s building between Thatcher and Gabi are at the forefront  of this read, with sexy times attempted but only finally happening at the end.

It’s a great read and I can’t recommend this one enough. 

I received an ARC of this book, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really enjoyed this novel by Sharla Lovelace. Small town romance at it's finest. I love a romantic story that grabs the readers attention and doesn't let go. This book did just that! I read it in one afternoon. I don't believe I have read anything else by this author, but I will be looking into other books to purchase. I hope her other offerings are just as good as this one.

I received an advance copy via the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my open and honest review.

It’s always a delight to go back to a beloved small town, and I was SO looking forward to visiting Charmed, Texas one final time. 

I started off liking Gabi Graham. Even though her husband left her for a girl she used to babysit, and she’s losing her house in five days (because the idiot ex defaulted on a loan and used the house - he no longer owed - as collateral), she was spunky. She marches into her ex-husband’s office, and tears him apart for not telling her that she’s going to lose her house. I was all “YOU GO, GIRL!” It was a scene frequently needed but seldom seen in books. Sure, she also had moments of sadness and insecurity, but for the most part had moved on and was weathering the pitying looks of everyone in town. When she meets a totally hot and charming guy at a divorce recovery group, she finally feels like she’s ready to move on.

Until she finds out that Hot Guy is her best friend’s older brother. And also her new business partner. 

It was at the point of this discovery the book’s pacing and charm came to a screeching halt.

I’m not a fan of the “I can’t be with you because you’re my best friend’s sibling” trope. It NEVER makes sense to me. If you’re a terrible person and your friend wouldn’t want you involved with their sibling, then why are they friends with you? So, when I get repetitive thoughts about how you can’t be with your best friend’s brother, I get annoyed. And bored. And want the book to be over as quickly as possible.

Then we had this whole slapstick, clutzie heroine deal going where the heroine was constantly falling into the hero, thereby putting them into close contact when they are trying to stay away from each other. It happens once, okay. But again and again? I’m no longer amused.

Thankfully, Sharla Lovelace is a skilled writer. The humor in her books (minus the slapstick, accident-prone issues) is effortless and plentiful. The dialogue is witty. The characters are charming. The first 30 percent was good, and the last 40 percent was good.

But sadly, the middle 30 percent made me want to bang my head against a wall. Gone was the entertaining writing, the quirky people and funny town traditions (which gave color and spice to the previous books), and in its place SO MUCH ridiculous thoughts by Gabi about how she and Thatcher could never be together, how it’s such a bad idea. Thatcher was awesome, and she was just stupid about him. It was frustrating. 

I’ve enjoyed my time in Charmed, Texas. This book did a lovely job letting us catch up with all the couples from the previous books, and giving everyone a bright future. Despite not exactly settling Gabi and Thatcher firmly into a happily-ever-after, the ending left me feeling like all the loose ends were tied up into a nice, neat bow. And I can’t ask for much more than that!

* thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books/Lyrical Shine for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Sweet, quirky, fun all of the things that I look for in a contemporary romance.  I'm glad I didn't know the series was 5 deep when I got the ARC since I might have missed out on an opportunity to discover a new to me author and a series of I hope light quirky romances just in time for the holidays.
The blows come one after another. Not only is Gabi's ex-husband marrying the girl she once babysat but they're having a baby the one thing Gabi wasn't able to do and then that piece of s**t let the mortgage on her house lapse and now she's going to lose the house too. Seeing all her happily coupled friends is like salt in her wounds so Gabi does the only thing she can do under the circumstances: find a support group for divorces. Isn't it fate that she runs into Hot Guy even before she walks into the meeting...….
Since the group doesn't believe in using real names Thatcher and Gabi don't know that they are business partners and that Thatcher is Gabi's best friend's brother to boot. That is quite the kettle of fish when the facts come to light. Poor Gabi, she tries to run from Thatcher as fast as she can.  As Gabi retreats, and Thatcher advances they light up the town in more ways than one.
I thought the lady protested a bit too much but fortunately the story picked up steam and swept me in before I slapped Gabi silly. All in all a great discovery that should keep me busy for a bit.

This book has cussing (including f-bombs) and on page sex. If those things bother you, use your own discretion before reading. This is part of a larger series but you do not have to have read the other books to enjoy this one – it totally stands alone. 

Much like all of the other couples in this series, the meet cute between Thatcher and Gabi was ridiculously awesome, and their chemistry was off the charts. I loved the way that their relationship developed, and the fact that both characters were flawed and imperfect. Ms Lovelace has a tremendous knack for writing incredibly lovable hot messes, and Gabi was no different. While she wasn't always logical, she was always relatable. And Thatcher was also a bit of a mess, but he was swoony and sexy and oh so likable. 

The humor and writing style in this book were, as with the other books, fantastic. I would recommend this book and this series to anyone who enjoys a well-written romantic comedy with just enough drama and sexiness to make it interesting.

SLIGHT SPOILERS IN THIS PARAGRAPH ONLY: The only thing I really didn't like about this book was the money story line. I am trying not to spoil anything, but that was just way too over the top “picture perfect” for my tastes. This series has been so great – the characters have been so relatable and so normal, but the money thing ruined that feeling for me. I was so sad that this series was coming to an end, but the money stuff was way too cheesy-Hallmark-movie for this particular series and I'm kind of glad it's over now. It was a really disappointing end to a great series. Without that, this would have been a five star book.

My Review:
Aww, this has been a great series and I really enjoyed this final installment to the series and how it ended for everyone. So sweet...and yes, a little bittersweet, too. I've loved the presence of Mr. Bailey throughout the series and his presence in this book was AWESOME!

So, this book. All of Sharla Lovelace's stories are told from the heroine's point of view. As a result, this really feels like it is Gabi's story. Gabi's the one with the big character arc and Gabi's the one who really has to work through this relationship mentally. Gabi is six months out from her divorce from her husband of ten years. He cheated on her, so she has some issues trusting herself because she never even guessed they were having issues. Her attitude now is that guys are good for sex, but no more than that.

Enter Thatcher, who Gabi doesn't know as Thatcher. He's the Hot Guy that she met at her divorce support group in the town 30 minutes from Charmed. While she's in a partnership with Thatcher, she's never actually met the enigmatic brother of her best friend. So, she has no idea that this incredibly sexy guy who she has crazy insane chemistry with is the very last person she should be messing around with. (You see where this is going, right?)

Gabi has so many hangups, she can sometimes be a hard character to embrace. But there were several moments when this book brought me to tears. Overall, it was a good read. The entire series has been great. I definitely recommend it and ANY of Sharla Lovelace's books. She's an amazing writer.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest and voluntary review.

I absolutely adored this addition to the Charmed in Texas series.  Gabi and Thatcher are strong, fun, complex characters and their story is sexy and emotional.  When they first met at a divorce support group one town over from Charmed they had no idea they both had ties to this wonderful quaint small town or the quirky characters that reside there.  When she finds out Gabi tries to resist for various reasons but the chemistry is too strong to stay away.  Grab a copy and enjoy the journey these two take to find their HEA.  I highly recommend it.

I loved this book! I thought the way that Ms. Lovelace introduced and started the relatioship between Thatcher and Gabi was brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed their slow burn. There's something about a slow build that is so sensuous and so gratifying.

I really really loved Thatcher and Gabi. He knew what he wanted, which was her. And to see her build herself back up again after her divorce was awesome. 

From the cute and quirky town of Charmed to the lovable cast of characters to the heartrending storyline, I fell in love with this series all over again.

I had fun reading this book. Lanie’s world is crashing after her husband leaves her for a younger woman which shakes the foundation of her life. As she works to rebuild, she reaches out to a divorce support group where she encounters ‘hot guy.’ She believes she needs a just sex relationship especially since she is so afraid to trust and let someone back into her heart and world. Thatcher is captivated by this woman at the group. He is so very structured in his life and ‘Lois’ seems to have that spark that he needs. When their worlds collide in an unexpected way, will these two ‘strangers’ find a new path to love? Lanie and Thatcher were a joy to read and experience. Their meeting is funny and perfect for this duo. With their incredible family and friends around them, this is an amazing cast of characters that provided great depth to this tumultuous journey. Truly a perfect escape. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.