A duke who needs to marry an heiress to save his family falls in love with someone unsuitable? Sign me up.

Melonie Johnson writes good, well-rounded characters and this book is great, but the beginnings of her romances just make me cringe. Definitely may work for another reader, but this is the second of Johnson’s books where the early romance (prose and dialogue) just seemed really forced to me. I don’t understand it, because everything else works well. I managed to power through, it got a lot less cringe-worthy and I actively started enjoying it.

I may be a very picky reader when it comes to details but I’ve travelled from London to Cambridge and back and meeting someone at Charing Cross is not the easiest or fastest way to get to Piccadilly. I’ve spent a total of nine days in London in my life and even I immediately questioned that detail.

Cute premise, enjoyable story.

I loved this book! Book 2 of the series, I wasn't sure how it would go. It exceeded my expectations and I'd read it again.

Bonnie must come into her own after a horrible betrayal. Theo has family obligations to uphold. Both can't seem to resist each other.

The hot scenes are hot. The tension between these two is amazing. We see some familiar faces from Book 1, as it does continue the story.

I feel this one was easier for me to relate to and I enjoyed the characters' separate challenges and victories better. Highly enjoyable read!

Note: I did receive a free copy from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Loved this book! Theo and Bonnie were perfect together. Theo and all his properness and Bonnie with her baggage. I loved Theo's family. Grumpy snotty Moma, Theo's three sisters it all works. I really didn't see that ending coming. Well written, Fun with all the feels. Kept my interest from the beginning. I read it in a long day.

I was sent this ARC by the publisher with the understanding that I would read and provide an unbiased review.

After reading the prior installment of this series, I was better prepared for the cute, quirky story that emerged between these covers. I especially liked the story, and the heroine of Bonnie, with her love for Shakespeare and Austen, rang true to me. Bonnie is a likable protagonist who was very relatable to me, a total book nerd. And I was taken with Theo, as he wrestles with dueling desires: to take care of his family and estate and to follow his heart. I'm very much looking forward to the next installment. :-)

That was cute!

If you follow by blog or my reviews, you know I wasn't a huge fan of the first book in the Sometimes In Love series where we were given the love story between Cassie and Logan. They just didn't do it for me.

Well Theo did it for me.

This was a fun read. Again, as I said in my review for Getting Hot with the Scot, I LOVED the friendship these girls share. Bonnie is in a bind and it wouldn't have mattered which friend she called, they ALL would have gone out of their way to get her accommodated. Seriously. If you look through the notes I took while reading this one, I mention the friendship more than once.

As for Theo...

This man is polite and chivalrous... he holds doors open, he offers his arm while they're walking, he ALWAYS offers to walk her to her place after an outing. He's so HONEST. The man, the myth, the legend. Theo Wharton.
He always made it a point to let the lady decide. He was always hyper aware of the situation she was going through and he always stopped to think about how something would make her feel before doing it.

It was incredibly frustrating for me with how long it took for these two to get going but I guess it made sense. With Bonnie coming out of a SUPER long relationship and all. They both wanted to know this wasn't some sort of rebound "love" and I get that. But I found myself internally screaming, "Kiss him already you idiot!"
I also have beef with how a few other things were handled in the story. The actions didn't really seem true to the character and it was a tiny bit off-putting.

Overall, this really was a fun read though. I definitely enjoyed Bonnie a lot more than I did Cassie. I developed feelings for the characters that I wasn't able to develop for Cassie's story. This was really good and very enjoyable.

3.5 out of 5!

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first read by Melonie Johnson and I loved this book! This was the second book in the series but you can definitely read it as a stand-alone. I am a sucker for a sexy accent and Theo did not disappoint. The characters were both likable and their romance was sweet and believable without unnecessary angst and twists. This book was hilarious and well written. I am definitely going to read the first book in the series now!

Book 2 in the Sometimes in Love series and it was just as good as the first one. Theo, the Duke, is so sweet, it's almost sickening sometimes. I wish he had been a little more pushy in going after Bonnie and not so willing to cave in to family pressure instead of going after what he wanted. He waited until almost the end to finally do what he wanted. Good book, and I hope all 5 of the friends get their own stories!

This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Just as fun and cute at the first book in the series. Really enjoyed reading Bonnie and Theo's story. Both are relatable and real characters who I was routing for!

Smitten by the Brit picks up where Getting Hot with the Scot leaves off with Cassie & Logan's wedding, In book 2 of the Sometimes love series we get Bonnie and Theo's love story. Lovers of Jane Austen will swoom for Theo's manners and sexy accent. A Steamy read that any girl who dreams of Duke's, Mr. Darcy, and Prince Harry will love. Jump into this great series, you won't be disappointed!

ARC from Net Galley-Honest Review

Smitten by the Brit is the second book in the new Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson. I loved the first book (Getting Hot with the Scot) so I had high hopes for this one. I can happily say I was not disappointed! We meet Bonnie and Theo in the first book - Bonnie is Cassie's best friend while Theo is Logan's. You could tell there was chemistry between the two in the first book so I was very happy they got their own story! There are twists and turns for both characters while they are trying to figure out who they are and what they want in a relationship. I thought both characters were super likable and their actions were believable. This showed pressures from family as well as how to rebuild your life after things don't go the way you planned. I definitely recommend this book and cannot wait to read the rest of the series!

This book was great. I enjoyed Smtten by the Brit so much that I went back and preordered the first and third books in this series. Melonie Johnson kept me engaged throughout the entire story. I will definitely recommend this book and series.

Fun quirky romance

Smitten By the Brit is the second book in Melonie Johnson’s Sometimes in Love series.
Bonnie and Theo met in the first book in the series but the author put enough back story in this book that the story reads well as a stand alone.
Bonnie and Theo were a great couple. I loved their chemistry but they both had baggage that they needed to work through before their HEA. I loved the literary references even though I didn’t recognize them they added a special flair to the story. Loved the secondary characters hope to see more of them in future books. I received an advance reader copy via Netgalley.

Bonnie has her love life mapped out like a book! It is all going according to her best laid plans when she is forced to end her engagement. She decided to take time away from romance and all things relationships. When Bonnie meets Theo she is not ready for the romantic whirlwind she will be entering into.

Will Bonnie really be able to keep herself from falling hard?

A Sometimes in Love Novel

If you were a fan of Getting Hot With The Scot, well there is more! Bonnie and Theo.

I love Bonnie and her Austen obsession. And Theo is such a gentleman and determined to do the right thing. But you know what they say about good intentions.

Bonnie is back home and still engaged to Gabe. And Theo just happens to be in town on business. When we find out trusty Gabe has been untrue! He cheated! On Bonnie! Which leaves the road free for Theo to make a move.

Only Theo's mother is determined he marry an heiress to shore up the family's coffers.

Will they get together? Will Love win? You will have to read it to find out!

NetGalley/ May 28th 2019 by St. Martin's Paperbacks

The author has written another wonderful book. Bonnie Blythe loves everything Shakespeare and Jane Austen. She has been costume parties, museums and events. She has had her life planned out and worked hard to achieve it. In a blink of an eye, it is all ripped away. Theo Wharton fell for Bonnie the first time he saw her. Nothing could come of it though. Until he saw her and knew there was something wrong. Time to be a friend. Friendship was not going to be enough. Enter in the girls. You will laugh like crazy when they get together. It take Cassie and Tabitha to meddle for Bonnie and Theo to find there HEA.

How refreshing to read a book about a duke but set in current times! This story was charming and fun. I loved getting to know Bonnie and Theo. I also LOVED Bonnie's independent spirit and sass! More of that, please!
Now I have to go hunt down Ms Johnson's other books to devour them!!

The second book in Sometimes in Love, Smitten by the Brit, is an enjoyable read. We met both Theo and Bonnie in Getting Hot with the Scot, in this book they reconnect and form a friendship that grows into much more. I enjoyed this story the characters and the interaction throughout. I look forward to reading more of this series and by this author.

This is a cute romantic comedy type of romance. Bonnie is a frustrating character and a bit whinny for my tastes.She does get better and I honestly can't blame her too much.Theo is an awesome hero.His manners are endearing and I can feel his emotions for Bonnie.I preferred the first book and still feel like the characters act younger than their given ages.This is an enjoyable book and I recommend it.

Theo’s character really makes this book. Bonnie comes off as a bit whiny and it drives me crazy. The storyline is creative and it is such a sweet romantic story.

As an English Professor, Bonnie loves literature, mostly Shakespeare, Jane Austen. So it’s no surprise to her best friends that her future wedding with her long-time boyfriend, will be very British. That is until she catches him cheating in their bed! No wonder he always had an excuse to set a wedding date. When one door closes, another one opens. Now she’s been offered a summer teaching job in Cambridge University in England.

Theo Wharton has been under a lot of stress with his family. His mother keeps pressuring him to marry a wealthy woman so they can save their ancestral home, The Abby, since his father squandered all the money, Theo is trying to come up with a plan where he doesn’t have to marry out of convenience. Ever since Theo met the beautiful American, Bonnie, he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her. Now he finds out, she will be in England teaching for the summer. No matter how much he wants a relationship with her, he has to find a solution to his family problems.

The chemistry between Theo and Bonnie is undeniable, but can they overcome their differences to make this work.