An enjoyable story featuring a nice guy and a bookish girl. Those who like their Shakespere and Austin references or love their male characters polite, sensitive, caring but sexy as hell, will love this book. I thoroughly enjoyed Bonnie’s journey to find herself.

After finding her fiancé, who’s she’s been with since she was a teenager, having sex with another woman in HER bed, Bonnie decides to take a job offer to teach in England. Theo, who has been drawn to Bonnie since she visited England with her friends last year, wants Bonnie in his bed and his life, but allows her the time and space to come to him. Not wanting to pressure her into anything and with his own troubles, their relationship grows into something special over time.

For some the pace and development of their relationship will be too slow. Due to Bonnie’s past relationship and Theo’s family troubles, they don’t truly get together until the last few pages.

Thanks to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

SMITTEN BY THE BRIT – Melonie Johnson
A Sometimes in Love Novel – Book 2
St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN-10: 1-250-19305-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-19305-6
ASIN: B07H7DM9FF
May 2019
Contemporary Romance

Chicago, USA, and Cambridge, England

Bonnie Blythe traveled to Europe last summer with her best friends from college. Now in less than a year her friend Cassie will marry a Scotsman. A man who followed Cassie back to Chicago. Bonnie has been engaged for years to Gabe, and he wouldn’t even come with her tonight. This weekend he had an appointment with his advisor. He doesn’t want to marry until he finishes his PhD. She is feeling frustrated and jealous. She is at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater Gala for the Bard. While there, Cassie insists she meet a woman from Cambridge University who wants Bonnie to teach an ICE (Institute of Continuing Education) seminar this coming summer in England. She also encounters a British man she met in London, Theo Wharton, Cassie’s fiancé’s best friend and best man. Theo excites her...but she is engaged. She leaves the gala early. Walking into her apartment she encounters a very unpleasant surprise. Gabe is having sex with another woman. She throws her engagement ring on the bed and leaves. Luckily, she has friends, one of whom lets her use her family’s reserved hotel room. Just by chance the same hotel and the same floor where Theo has a room.

Theo’s mother arranged his stay in Chicago to help a family friend his mom wants him to marry for her family’s wealth. Since his spendthrift father’s death, Theo has had a hard time keeping his own ducal estate intact. The woman doesn’t interest him, but Bonnie does. Soon he and Bonnie are sharing an intimate encounter. Bonnie tells him she will call him in a month when she arrives in Cambridge, but she doesn’t.

SMITTEN BY THE BRIT’s Bonnie and Theo are challenged in romance, one betrayed in love and the other under financial duress. Before going to England, Bonnie’s college friends inform her on how to handle oral sexual encounters. For all her sex with Gabe, Bonnie is rather inexperienced. The information will be useful. The story is filled with pathos, anxiety, and humor and both characters have much to overcome to reach what they desire. Can Bonnie overcome how Gabe’s betrayal affected her, and can Theo surmount his mother’s wishes? Both will need willpower and perseverance.

Robin Lee

I enjoyed the previous book in the series and as I expected, I did indeed like this book as well. We met Bonnie and Theo in Getting Hot with the Scot and I knew that there was more to be said about these two. Of course, this book was full of humor and romance. The plot line also kept me interested and engaged. Overall, I would recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
It was written well and the hesitation between the characters to get together made sense. Bonnie is still afraid to trust after what her fiance did and Theo is stuck between his feelings and his duty to his family.
When the characters were together the dialogue was fun and flirty, however they were apart for quite a long time, with one or the other refusing to initiate contact which was slightly frustrating.
Looking forward to other works by this author, wondering who will get their HEA next.
3.5 stars

Bonnie is such a sweet person, honest and trustworthy so when she meets Theo on a dinner cruise she is full of butterflies but before she falls for his English charm she explains she’s engaged. Bonnie and her fiancé have been together for ever but she is still waiting till he finishes school and gets a job. After coming home early thinking she would have the apartment to herself till Gabe gets home from meeting with his advisor she hears voices only to discover Gabe is meeting in her bedroom on her grandmothers quilt.
Well having survived that with her head held high she accepts a job offer to teach in Cambridge and she has to go to England at some point for her best friends wedding which she is only a little jealous of.
Theo is a Duke but his family fortune is dwindling and his mother is determined to have him marry into money to keep the family afloat but he doesn’t want to get married he has only had eyes for an American with red hair and freckles for miles..Bonnie.
Bonnie runs from confrontation and Theo avoids
it but as your heart is breaking for Bonnie it goes out to Theo too and you can’t help but wonder if there is any happy ending coming.

Loved this romance between Bonnie and Theo. When I met these characters in the first book in the series, I knew that I would enjoy reading their story. Bonnie starts out the story waiting for her fiance to set a date for their wedding only to find that he's been conducting an affair under her nose for almost a year. She swiftly breaks it off with him and Theo is there to catch her briefly. Bonnie takes advantage of an offer to teach a summer session at Cambridge and move away from her routine. I loved that Theo was an English duke and I definitely felt their chemistry. Each of them had reasons for fighting their attraction and each of them was able to work through their issues in time. I really want to visit their cottage in the Lake District lol.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in return for my honest review.

I loved the previous book in this series and I loved this one as well. I enjoyed the slow build of the relationship between Theo and Bonnie. After meeting as acquaintances in the first book, they reunite and develop a friendship, and eventually a romance that Theo allows Bonnie to set the pace of. The interactions and sexiness between them were realistic and enjoyable. The only disappointment I did have as a romance lover was that as far as the relationship went by the end, the words "I love you" were never spoken by either. Luckily, their other words and actions definitely conveyed their feelings.

Such a fun read. This is my favorite so far in this series. The strong interactions between the five friends and the life decisions to be made between Bonnie and Theo are engaging enough to make this an excellent read. There is plenty of story line along with the steam, to make this one of my top reads this year. Find a place on your shelf for this one.

I was so excited to read this book after finishing "getting hot with the scot". I loved seeing Bonnie and Theo finally get together. It was worth the wait. This was a fun and romantic story.

Melonie Johnson is back with another fabulous romance in her Sometimes in Love series. SMITTEN BY THE BRIT!

This time out, Bonnie and Theo get their chance at love and while there are moments of quirky humor, there is more uncertainty and sweetness in their budding love story. Wonderful chemistry, a dollop of chivalry and that certain British flare for composure play off the straightforward American way of things perfectly! Toss in some quirky literary mentions and this one is sure to leave readers smiling as two people, clearly perfect for each other stumble through the dance of love.

Sit back and enjoy some romance that will leave you sighing in contentment after a bumpy ride across the pond and a few secrets that could make a royal mess of things!

I received a complimentary ARC edition from St. Martin's Paperbacks!

Series: Sometimes in Love - Book 2
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (May 28, 2019)
Publication Date: May 28, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Bonnie Blyth, an English professor along with her best friends spend time during the summer to visit various countries in Europe. While in England, she meets Theo Wharton and is smitten. The problem is, she is engaged to another at home in America. An enjoyable summer read where "All's Well That Ends Well."

A nicely written, light-hearted romance involving best friends of best friends (maid of honor/best man). This is the second in series (I plan to go back and read the first), but could easily stand alone (although I feel I’ll get to know the extended cast better by reading the first).

This one involves an instant attraction, a bitter breakup, some humorous intimate moments, a big misunderstanding and some gingerbread....something for everyone! 😊

Out 5/28

I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. Thanks to #NetGalley and #StMartins for the opportunity. The opinions are strictly my own.

I liked the first book in this series but I loved this one. Bonnie and Theo had great chemistry in the previous book and it was so satisfying to finally see them get together.

Theo is a charming and well mannered Brit who happens to be a duke and has swoon inducing dimples. He also feels that he must put the needs of his family before his own. Bonnie is a lover of all things Shakespeare and Austen. Suffering from heartbreak she is not sure of herself and not ready to jump into another relationship. But who can resist swoon inducing dimples?

There was a lot to love about this book.. It is full of humor and warmth. I love Bonnie and her group of friends and it was great catching up with Cassie and Logan. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A dashing British hero meets a charming British obsessed English literature professor from the States. What could go wrong?

Theo was the thoughtful, polite British gentleman of many girl's dreams. His politeness got a bit repetitive after a bit but they continued to make fun of him for it.

Now for some of my favorite bits. Anne of Green Gables references! Harry Potter hen party!! All the Austen references.

A sweet, hot, slow growing romance between these two.

I really enjoyed this one!! I loved Bonnie and was so happy to read a book from her perspective. This book was just dramatic enough and I enjoyed watching the romance develop and revisiting the friendships that were introduced in Getting Hot with the Scot. I’m excited to read book 3!

This contemporary romance is the second in a series. English professor Bonnie Blythe finds her life's plans derailed when she walks in on her fiance making love to another woman. Now a chance to teach a summer workshop at Cambridge seems like the perfect opportunity to begin her new life. She is also busy in her role as Maid of Honor at her best friend Cassie's destination wedding at a Scottish castle.

Helping to mend her broken heart is Theo Warton who is the best friend of Cassie's husband-to-be Logan. They all met in England when Bonnie, Cassie and some of their other friends made a trip of a lifetime. Bonnie was immediately attracted to Theo but rebuffed him because of her fiance at home. Theo was also attracted to Bonnie but family obligations as a Duke with estates on the edge of bankruptcy has him looking for an heiress to marry.

They meet again in Chicago right after Bonnie walks in on her cheating fiance and begin a relationship. But Theo's family obligations keep getting in the way of their relationship. Luckily, he has a very smart sister who isn't going to let him sacrifice his happiness.

I liked that the main character is surrounded by a strong circle of friends. I liked that she was a reader and a writer.

This is my first book by this author. This book is a part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. I enjoyed this sweet love story. There was not much drama and the adult romantic scenes were sweet and kept simple. The book focuses on the characters and how their love blooms. You do get a glimpse of what Bonnie's friends are up too in this book. The story was well written and you will want to see if all the girls will find their happily ever afters.

Well can't you just hear the snooty British upper crust accent? I swear I could as I read the book. Delightful fun in this book. A great story! So glad I read it.

Melanie Johnson does it again. I love the story of Bonnie & Theo & how we picked right up from the first book. I love that the focus is on Bonnie & Theo but we still get to go to Logan & Cassie’s wedding & see them married & where they are right now. The characters are all great & I'm loving getting to know them. I can’t wait to see where the next book takes us. Highly recommend this series!!

Much like Johnson's debut novel, Getting Hot With The Scot, My attention just wasn't grabbed by our main characters. I tried to keep an open mind with this one, but even through my attempts I felt like there was no growth with the author's writing which made it all but feel like the exact same as her Debut. I was forced to suspend belief a lot with the plot (more than I was comfortable with in a contemporary genre) and almost the entire story was completely predictable. With no connection, chemistry, or sexual tension I couldn't waddle my through this one any longer and gave myself permission to DNF it at 34%.