I have never been much into the foreign love thing, but I wanted to give this one a chance and plus it sounded interesting. This hero is from England and he had very good manners. I am talking about book 2 from the A Sometimes in Love series. In this story we have Theo, a hot Brit, and literature enthusiast, Bonnie. Apparently Theo and Bonnie met on a cruise when Bonnie and her friends took a summer trip Europe. Theo finds himself in the States again on business and he also run into red haired Bonnie. Sparks fly between Theo and Bonnie once again and the story jumps from there. After a bad breakup, Bonnie finds her presented with a dilemma. Should she continue with the everyday push of teaching or should she follow her dream as a writer? Her dream comes in the form of a summer job in England and right before she gets to be the maid of honor in her best friend wedding who is marrying Theo's best friend Logan. As you can see, this story is very intertwined and perfect set up, but does it deliver the romance and chemistry?

As I said before, I am not really into these type of romances and this story shows precisely why. The British language in this story was okay, but the Scottish language did nothing for me and it seemed exaggerated. The story did not flow as well as I would have liked and the chemistry was kind of dim. Bonnie was really into Shakespeare and other types of fine arts and this story had a lot of old English in it. It was off putting and it dragged the story. Oh and another thing, if you did not read the first book, like me, then you will be really lost because Theo and Bonnie speak about when they first met which happened in the first book. This made the book feel like it was missing half of the story.

In contrast, I liked Bonnie and Theo together overall. Theo had a big heart and he cared for his family. Bonnie was strong, ambitious and I loved her relationship with her friends. The story kept me interested for a while, but the middle is a bore. The pacing was weird because I was at the 95% mark before anything really got resolved. There is really not a problem in this story and the supposedly climax was flat.

This book was not for me and I feel like if you are into old literature like Shakespeare, then you may enjoy it. I am ranking this story 3 stars because while it had its flaws, it also kept me entertained throughout some of the book and the sex scenes were hot. I did not need tea ironically because this book has a British hottie nor a blanket to slide under. Cheerio!!

Such a wonderful, sweet, hilarious book! Loved this series and look forward to reading more by this author!!

Smitten by the Brit was an enjoyable story. Yet I must admit to not being sure about it to begin with. As you have a Duke, who's on the verge of bankruptcy and whose mum is looking to marry him off to any wealthy, titled girl so that he can save the family fortune, and an English teacher, who forever quotes Shakespeare and is expecting her life to play out like she is Anne of Anne of Green Gables. But the more I read, the more I liked it and the more engaging this story became. Plus, it was undeniably sweet, easy to read, quirky and charming. As well as a little different to a lot of the contemporary romances I usually read, and I have to say overall I enjoyed this story more than Getting Hot with the Scot. And so I would happily recommend it to others.

First I have to say that this is my second book of talented author Melonie Johnson. I had the pleasure of reading this ARC and the love story of Bonnie. I have to say I loved it, but of course what love story I don't love (smile).

Bonnie loves romance, Shakespeare, Austen-esque. She's a college English professor,Cassie's bestfriend and maid of honor. She's engaged just like her bestfriend but her fiancé wont settle for a date. Bonnie bumps into Theo unexpectedly at a Gala which she attends with her best friend and her best friend's fiancé, Logan. There she starts to notice that whatever sparks she felt last summer in London every time she was around Theo she was starting to feel them again. But she was engaged to a man who was always in his "Studies" the one who she knew all her life. She also was feeling something for the sexy British man, Theo. Now Bonnie gets a job offer in London which gives her liberty to spend time with Theo.

Theo is in Chicago for an event, he also came to visit his bestfriend Logan, he's best man. Theo seems to not take Bonnie out of his head and his taughts since last summer but he respects that she is taken, engaged. Things to get a little hot between Bonnie and him during his days in Chicago but he has not been very clear to Bonnie about what he does.

I give it a 5 star rating because I loved the whole love story, it felt like a continuous from book 1 but it focused on different characters. Yes, it had its upsetting moments and I taught for a second I could strangle Bonnie because she always brought up her Ex-in the conversation, lol but it had a great happy ending.

This is the second book in the Sometimes in Love series. I believe it can be read as a stand-alone. The heroine is American and the hero is British. I like that these books take place all over the world. It fulfills the travel bug in me.

I had a good time reading this book. It’s a slow burn. My big issue is that I felt like a major relationship milestone was rushed. They barely got together. It didn’t feel like the right time. I’m still plan on reading more books in this series.


I voluntarily read an early copy.

Bonnie has her life all planned out. She is going to marry her childhood friend and finance until she discovers him cheating on her ending her engagement.

Bonnie jumps at the chance to take a professorship in England putting her near Theo, her best friend’s finance’s best friend. I know that sounds convoluted but yes, he’s a hunky brit and even though she’s heart broken she’s undeniably attracted to Theo and her him.

Theo is hot for Bonnie but suddenly he turns as cold as ice and Bonnie doesn’t know why. She soon discovers that she has some unlikely allies in the Wharton home.

Fun and flirty, Johnson writes a rocky romance with that HEA that we all love.

I received this ARC copy of SMITTEN BY THE BRIT from St. Martin's Press. This is my honest and voluntary review. SMITTEN BY THE BRIT is set for publication May 28, 2019.

My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Melonie Johnson
Series: Sometimes in Love (Book 2)
Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication Date: May 28, 2019
ISBN-10: 1250193052
ISBN-13: 978-1250193056
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Book 2 in the Sometimes in Love series feature Bonnie and one of my favorite book boyfriends ever, Theo. I very much so liked this book, and would like to know where I can order a Theo of my own!

What I’m loving about this series is how lighthearted it is, and each HEA leaves me warm and satisfied and smiling. These books are quick read, but they’re fun and funny and sweet. Definitely an author to keep an eye out for.

When I read the first book in this series, Getting Hot with the Scot, I was excited to get my hands on books 2 and 3 of the series. I couldn’t wait to read more about this group of friends. Of course, I was also proceeding with caution, knowing full well that just because a series starts strong doesn’t mean it will remain strong. Well, peeps, I liked this story even more than the first!

Bonnie and Theo had chemistry since they first met when their best friends hooked up in the first book of the series. That chemistry was still there, and then some. I appreciate the author being very careful about how the two interacted with one another throughout that story and the beginning of this one, while Bonnie was most definitely in a serious relationship. She didn’t ignore the fact that her characters had sparks flying, yet she stayed true to their personalities and only had them push their flirting so far. Then even wrote in the guilty feelings one would feel in such a situation, even when they hadn’t done anything wrong.

Who wouldn’t swoon over Theo? He’s such a gentleman when it comes to manners and just being an all-around great guy. Throw in the fact that he’s an actual Duke and he’s irresistible. That’s exactly why he keeps his “profession” to himself. With Bonnie’s trust issues, this causes some problems. But Bonnie is also rational and able to talk her way through her feelings for Theo and if it was truly important for him to tell her everything while they were still pretty much mere acquaintances.

In fact, Bonnie plays things right through much of this story by thinking things through. After getting out of such a long relationship, it was important for her to know which of her feelings were sincere and which were knee-jerk reactions to her situation.

While Theo and Bonnie had some fun and funny times, their relationship is extremely charming. They both have a certain level or decorum yet were ravenous when around one another. I loved it! And, let’s not forget that Bonnie has been with the same boy/man since she was an actual child. So, her connection to Theo is a sort of sexual re-awakening for her. Which is both sweet and funny at the same time. There are some conversations between Bonnie and her girlfriends about sex that I will never forget. Great writing!

So happy there are still more books to come in this series.

Oh my, I loved Theo and Bonnie. I haven't read the first book in this series, but I definitely will now. I enjoyed the romance a lot! Fun read!

4 Star Review Smitten By The Brit (Sometimes in Love #2) by Melanie Johnson

Melonie Johnson is a relatively new author to me and I have to say I really enjoyed this story.
This was an entertaining read and although this is the second book in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. However I do feel you might benefit from reading the first book prior to this one, although that is just my opinion as both Bonnie and Theo first appeared in Getting Hot With The Scot.

Bonnie Blythe has her life all planned out for her so she is rocked and shocked when things do not go to plan. Escaping to England to teach at Cambridge and re group for the Summer, she again meets hunky Brit Theo Wharton and despite her recent past is attracted to him.

Theo ticked the boxes for me, he is kind, caring, compassionate and oozes charisma whilst Bonnie is sweet, honest and a tad naive. The banter between Theo and Bonnie was amusing and had me laughing on occasion.

The characters were both extremely likeable and easy to relate to and the chemistry and tension was smoking hot as they navigated their relationship.

I received a copy of this book through the publisher, via NetGalley.

This second book in the series is a lot faster moving than the first. Bonnie is the introvert of the pack. She gets her heart broken which opens the opportunity for her to pursue her feelings for Theo. Theo is the consummate gentleman with a hero complex. He wants to put everyone’s needs before his own. The author spends enormous time exploring literary references which is great fun. The characters are deep and substantial. Bonnie and Theo have to overcome their insecurities and face their fears before they can find what it is they truly want in life.

I have a couple of friends who have raved about this series, so I finally caved. Sadly, I was a bit disappointed.

I liked Bonnie and Theo well enough. They’re both good people who are struggling with their lives. While I did enjoy them getting to know each other, the chemistry seemed to be all tell and no show. However, I loved the support in the female friendships {the popsicle blowjob lesson in the middle of the bridal store, while in their underwear scene had me cackling} and could easily read a book about Theo’s sister, Tabitha.

Plot wise, it was okay. The concept of time seemed to be an afterthought as I was constantly having to go back and see if anything was referenced. My main hang up was the repetitive use of certain words and phrases {don’t even get me started on how Bonnie constantly uses “down there”.} Added annoyance: they never said ILY to each other, even at the very very end. Perhaps this is something that will be fixed in the finalized copy.

Overall, it was a cute concept, but for me, the romance aspect really fizzled out. And yes, I know this review is all over the place. I’ve read it a million times and I don’t know how to make it more articulate without typing 1738218 paragraphs.

**Huge thanks to St. Martin’s Paperbacks for providing the arc free of charge**

I received an advanced copy of this book. This is the second book in this series, the “Sometimes in Love” Series by Melonie Johnson. In this one, Bonnie thinks that she will be getting married to her long time fiancée, only to come home to find him cheating on her! With her heart in tatters, she decides to take her dream teaching job in England. She reunites with the guy she found “hot” while on her dream vacation with her friends. Will their heads get in the way, or will they let their hearts lead them? This is a “hot” romance book, and another great one from Melonie Johnson!

It is the season of warmer climates and summer vacation. What better way to fill your leisurely time than a romance? Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson is just that.

I was first introduced to Melonie Johnson in the first book of thie Sometimes in Love series, Getting Hot with the Scot. There’s a specific scene in that book, and I was smitten with these two. (wink wink) If you remember from my review, I was gushing so much about it. Well friends, Smitten by the Brit is just as enjoyable, if not more.

Bonnie is a Bardolator, Theo is a reluctant Duke. Whenever a main character is a bookworm, I always feels so connected. It’s an easy connection, and because in this case, it was, I was able to relate to Bonnie better. A lot about Bonnie’s life hits the points, and I enjoyed my time getting to know her. Theo. Well, Theo is dashing! He has a good heart and it shows. He shows up, he comforts, and he is an all-around good friend. If two people didn’t deserve better counterparts, then I don’t know what is wrong in this world.

To be honest, I wasn’t sure if their romance would compare to Cassie and Logan, but let me tell you, IT WAS AMAZING. There were so many scenes that I were delicious and others that were heartfelt.

Overall Smitten by the Brit was a great read that everyone needs in their libraries!

*Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.*

A cute book. Not substantive, but rather enjoyable, perhaps what is called a beach read for summertime

This is the second book in the series and I loved it! It's one of those very enjoyable, easy reads. While you know what is going to happen, you are still happy when it does happen! The writing was great and I loved all the literary references. Loved seeing the characters from the first book come in. Overall, really enjoyed it and love the whole series!

4 1/2 Smitten Stars!

Bonnie met Theo in the first book “Getting Hot with the Scot” and there was instant electricity between them, but she’s engaged to her childhood sweetheart. When Bonnie catches her fiancée cheating on her, she decides to live for today and not worry about tomorrow. She takes a job teaching at Cambridge University in London for the summer. Theo is happy about Bonnie no longer having a fiancée and living close to him, but he can’t let his heart get involved with her, as his mother has other plans for his future. So they agree to a friends with benefits relationship because Theo is to marry some with wealth, so that his family’s legacy can continue.

I loved Theo and Bonnie. Theo is such a gentleman and always trying to do the right thing and please everyone. My heart broke for Bonnie when she walked in on her fiancée in bed with another woman ... what a jerk! This book made me laugh, cry and don’t get me started on the steamy scenes ... needless to say the author sure knows how to write them. I love how the author included the couple from the first book. The banter between the characters made me laugh out loud. I can’t wait for the next book.

I received an early copy courtesy of St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

3.5 stars. Bonnie and Theo are introduced in the first book, but neither acts on their mutual interest because Bonnie is engaged to her childhood sweetheart (and that book is focused on other characters). Theo shows up early in this book, and then Bonnie's engagement ends. After that, they're free to act on their feelings. There's a lot of back and forth, Bonnie not sure if she's ready for something new, and Theo feeling the pressure of his family title. Tons of references to Shakespeare, Austen, and other writers. There were a lot of sweet moments, but it took a long time to get there. This book has enough background to work as a standalone if you haven't read the first one, and I did like this one better.
I received a ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is book 2 in the Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson. This book is about Bonnie Blythe and Theo Wharton.

I was not too thrilled with this book and was looking forward to reading this book after reading the first book Getting Hot with the Scot. I felt like this book was rushed and the events happening were unrealistic. I am American so understanding how being a peer in Britain works but it felt made up or something I would expect from a few decades ago not modern times especially since Prince Henry married an American (which was mentioned in the book several times).

Overall I would give this book 2 stars

I felt that more details into the characters and more character development would have made the story more believable. The story felt just to flat and the characters didn’t really make any growth in their traits. All the characters even the ones from the first books seemed really flat. If my best friend acted like she didn’t care about me the way Cassie did in the book, I would not have a best friend.

We Met Bonnie and Theo in the first book, GETTING HOT WITH THE SCOT, when Bonnie and her friends were traveling through Europe on a dream vacation. Bonnie's friend Cassie met and fell in love with Theo's best mate Logan, and we get to see what happens with their wedding in this book! I knew right from the beginning these two were meant to be together but Bonnie was engaged to her first boyfriend, heck her first everything who was back home working on his doctorate while she was traveling. I had a not so good feeling about him but that doesn't matter, Bonnie never wavered even though she was definitely Smitten by the Brit.

Friends with Benefits? We've all heard the term before but can it truly stay that way or will someone get hurt in the end? Is it inevitable that feelings will get involved? What if you already feel something for the other person but are denying it even to yourself? This fun and sexy read shows us just how things can get a bit complicated at times but hopefully everything works out in the end.

Theo has responsibilities to his family but will he go with his mothers wishes or will Bonnie win his heart? Only one way to find out, grab your own copy today and get reading, lol, this has been a fun series to read so far and I look forward to seeing each of these women find their own HEAs.

SMITTEN BY THE BRIT is the second book in the SOMETIMES IN LOVE Series, each book can be read as a standalone but since they are based on a group of friends that are in each of the books I would strongly recommend you read them in order.

Happy Reading!!!