DEFINITELY, MAYBE...OR LOVE, ACTUALLY?

English professor Bonnie Blythe expects her life to play out like her favorite novels, especially now that her long-term boyfriend has finally proposed. So when a shocking discovery leads Bonnie to end her engagement, she decides to close the book on love. But the plot thickens when a brand-new character enters the scene—and quickens Bonnie's heart.
With his brilliant blue eyes, sexy accent, and irresistible charm, Theo Wharton is like a romantic hero straight out of a Jane Austen novel. When fate places Bonnie in England for a summer—conveniently close to Theo—she realizes a hot friends-with-benefits fling is exactly what she needs to start a fresh chapter.
This is book #2 in this series and although I'm not a contemporary fan in general I found both of these books engaging. They are connected but there is no need to read them both in order to enjoy them as each one can stand on it's own.
If you like a bit of laughter and a sexy romance this book is definitely for you. Even though this series isn't my usual read I would like to read any future additions to it.
I gave this sexy, often times funny romance 4.5 (rounded up to 5) of 5.0 stars for plot, storyline and characterization.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

Side characters from Melonie Johnson’s “Getting Hot with the Scot” get a well deserved outing in “Smitten by the Brit”, the second novel in the series. Bonnie, engaged to her fiancé since practically childhood, finds herself unexpectedly single, and Theo, the Brit who she was seriously attracted to in book one, is still available and as enticing as ever. Johnson does a great job of writing friendships among women to go with her hot romance, and I look forward to her other characters getting their turn as starring heroines.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

English professor Bonnie Blythe is happy, engaged to be married to her childhood sweetheart, and helping her friend Cassie to plan organize her upcoming wedding to Logan, the hot Scotsman whom she met when Bonnie, Cassie, and their friends took a magical UK vacation the previous summer.

Then Bonnie goes home unexpectedly early from a theater event, and finds her fiancé in their bed, on her grandmother's quilt, having sex with another woman. She's stunned, outraged--and sadly aware there were signs she maybe should have noticed.

Meanwhile, Logan's friend and best man for his wedding with Cassie, Theo Wharton, is in town. They'd all met Theo, too, on that UK vacation. He's a handsome and charming guy, but at the time, Bonnie was happily engaged. Now she's not.

Theo's almost irresistibly attractive, but Bonnie doesn't want to make the mistake of a rebound romance. And besides, he's going back to the UK in a few days.

Then Bonnie gets an offer to teach a summer course at the University of Cambridge.

Meanwhile Theo has his own problems. He finds Bonnie irresistibly attractive, too--but his mother has other plans for him, and she has a powerful argument for duty and responsibility on her side.

Once Bonnie is at Cambridge for the summer, they talk themselves into believing a "friends with benefits" fling is best for both of them, but in the process, they get to know each other, and Bonnie stumbles into learning something of what Theo's real life is like.

They both have to decide whether duty or love is more important, and if they can handle the consequences.

It's mostly light, and a lot of fun, and these are enjoyable characters to spend time with. Recommended.

I received a free electronic galley of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

I was really excited about Bonnie’s story after first reading about her in the previous book in the series, Getting Hot with the Scot. I didn’t end up loving this book quite as much as I expected to. I couldn’t connect with Bonnie’s character entirely. I did relate to her love of the literary world and how much of a book-nerd she was. Unfortunately she was a little flighty for me, it felt like she was consistently running away from her problems and her feelings. And she was just so melodramatic, she kept doing like these really dramatic things in reaction to situations based on what she thought one of her literary characters would do. And Theo was a bit too thick-headed for me too. In the last book in the series, Getting Hot with the Scot, the chemistry between the two main characters was intense and leapt off the page, but I didn’t feel that as much with Bonnie and Theo. The plot was a little lackluster for me, after the excitement and drama of the beginning of the book there wasn’t anything else that was really as climactic. This one wasn’t my favorite but I did still enjoy it and I like the series overall so far. I’m onto the third in the series now (it doesn’t come out til June so I likely should have waited but I’m so into the series I just couldn’t wait!)

I loved loved loved Theo and Bonnie. Melonie really draws me into her stories and makes me not want to leave. I was Smitten ;) and I’m sure everyone will be right along with me! An enjoyable storyline and I’m excited to read the third book in the series. If you haven’t started these yet, you definitely need to.

What I liked about this book was the writing style and the easy flow. There was a lot going on almost independently for Theo and for Bonnie too but it did add to the story in subtle ways. Bonnie was my favorite of the characters and I like that she self comforted with books.

Could this story be more cuter and sexy at the same time?

This is my second book in the Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson and so far is my favorite. I knew it from the first one that the relationship between Theo and Bonnie would be explosive and sweet.

I cannot say much without spoiling you the premise, after the release day I would do a more elaborate review but people this a winner a sweet story about a girl who loves shakespeare and a very handsome down to earth modern duke.

Theo and Bonnie chemistry is off the chart and what I loved more is that his was very on synch with her needs, he was the true definition of a gentleman (he is a duke after all) and he always put her first which was sooo refreshing.

Bonnie was something to behold, she was the heroine of this story through and through. She took chances, even when life put her down, this red head stood up for herself and kept moving even when the world literally collapse over her, it didnt stopped her and what is was important for me is that evolve, there was some growth in her character which was a plus for me.

The only little problem I had with the book was the climax it happened almost at the end of the book and because of this I think the author didnt have proper time to tight everything in an adequate pace, everything was solved in a snap and is not that I didnt like it but it was just too fast for my taste.

Aside from that, everything is absolutely perfect. Melonie won me with the first one but she totally stole my heart with this one!

This book was sent to me via netgalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

A 4.75 out 5 stars for me

If you love Austen and Shakespeare (or even if you don't) you will love the second installment in the Sometimes In Love series by Melonie Johnson.

Bonnie and Theo have made commitments. She to a long time fiancé, and he to his dukedom and family. There is, however, a definite spark between them! Will they find a way to true love and happiness?

I personally hope that Ms. Johnson has few responsibilities and distractions in her life so that she may continue to write many more books in this series!

Thanks to the author and publisher of #SmittenByTheBrit and #NetGalley for allowing me to read this arc in return for an honest review.

Smitten by a Brit by Melonie Johnson is the 2nd book in her Sometimes in Love series. I did not read the first book, but this read very well as a standalone. We meet Bonnie Blythe, our heroine, as she is helping her best friend Cassie in preparation for her wedding. Bonnie, who is an English professor and a Jane Austen fanatic, is engaged, hoping to follow in her friends’ footsteps, but when she finds her fiancée in bed with another woman, she breaks up with him and closes herself to love.

Theo Wharton, our hero, is the best man and has been attracted to Bonnie for awhile (in the 1st book), but knows she is engaged and maintains just a friendship. Theo is a Duke, and is being pressured by his mother to find a woman who comes from wealth, since they are running out of money to maintain their estates. When he runs into Bonnie, he learns that she has now broken up with her fiancée, and since Bonnie is spending the summer in England for work, in a short time a slow built romance will blossom, with both satisfied being friends with benefits.

Theo was a great hero, who though he knew he was falling in love with Bonnie, he also knew he had to step up to his responsibility. Bonnie surprised herself when she allowed herself to fall in love with Theo, and also loved living in England. Will Bonnie get her dream? Will Theo give up Bonnie and marry the rich girl? You need to read this book to find out.

I did like Theo and Bonnie together, as they made a great sweet couple, despite the odds against them. I loved Tabitha, Theo’s sister, who was a blast. I adored Bonnie’s friends and the escapades the girls did, including when Tabitha joined them. This was a fun part.

Smitten by a Brit was a sweet tender romance written well by Melonie Johnson. If you love contemporary romance, with a flair that is similar to historical romances, I suggest you read this fun enjoyable book.

Smitten by the Brit is the follow-up book to Getting Hot with the Scot, a fun and flirty book by Melonie Johnson. This book follows the story of Bonnie and Theo, who you met in the first book. Bonnie is engaged to be married to her longtime boyfriend Gabe but she finds herself thinking about Theo. One thing leads to another, they see each other again and fun ensues. It was a very romantic story, with a dash of royalty, steam and a lovely ending.

I found that this book kind of fell flat. I enjoyed the development of the characters in the story, but the plot wasn’t very climatic for me. I also didn’t like the intense intimate scenes. I didn’t realize this book had those. It was just ok of a read, unfortunately.

I enjoy finding new authors to read but always approach their books with a bit of trepidation especially when I stumble upon them rather than finding them through a recommendation. Melonie Johnson is one such author and I am delighted to say that her books are well worth the read! I enjoyed this book and found myself becoming more and more of a fan with each page.

“Smitten by the Brit” is the second book by Melonie and though it can be read as a stand alone, I would recommend reading “Getting Hot with the Scot” first as it will help with the back story. The characters are introduced in the first book and the story loosely continues in this book.

Bonnie is a lover of all things Shakespeare and old English literature who can quote Jane Austen without blinking an eye. When she meets Theo, a handsome, dashing Englishman she finds herself in a bit of a quandry… she knows she should not be attracted to him as she is engaged but her fiancé is dragging his feet in setting a date. When her life is turned upside down by her unfaithful fiancé, she takes a job teaching in England and finds herself falling in love with the country and quite possibly with Theo.

Theo is a man of honor and his loyalty to his family creates a dilemma for him when it comes to Bonnie. She stirs feelings within him that he can’t deny but yet he knows what is expected of him by his mother and his title.

This book is a quick fun read and one you will enjoy. The chemistry between Bonnie and Theo cannot be denied and their romance is hot! No spoilers here so you will have to read the book to find out if family honor or love wins in the end!

This is the second book in the series and I have to say Bonnie and Theo’s story was way better than Cassie and Logan’s. They had great chemistry, witty banter and all around good time watching their HEA develop.

I definitely liked this one more than the first book. The storyline moved and I read a huge chunk of it in one sitting. I really liked Bonnie and Theo from the first book so it was nice to see how their HEA turned out.

Really cute book! I really enjoyed it! It was sweet, sexy and endearing. I had such fun reading it and I really needed a light read so this was perfect! I couldn't have asked for better!

Smitten by the Brit was very entertaining. I enjoyed all the references to Shakespeare and Austen. It definitely read like a Jane Austen novel. One thing I really like about Melanie Johnson's writings is her obvious knowledge and experience with London and Scotland's life and culture. When life brings Bonnie back to England that summer, Duke Theo is eager to have a relationship with her. His only problem is he is torn between what his heart wants and his family's obligations. Bonnie is recovering from a heartbreak and shattered dreams but finds Theo irresistible. It's a sweet story between the two of them.

I was super excited to see that the next book in the Sometimes in Love series would be about Bonnie and Theo. In Getting Hot with the Scot you could tell there was something brewing between them, though since Bonnie was engaged nothing happened. It was easy to tell in GHwtS that Bonnie's relationship was going to come to an end. Due to her jerk of an ex not being able to keep it in his pants Bonnie decides to take a job in London to get away from things and embrace new opportunities.

Bonnie and Theo have the kind of pull I love to read about, they're attracted to each other and don't quite know the best way about going about it. Theo is an Duke and his mother is expecting him to marry rich to help the family. Bonnie has only ever been in a relationship with Gabe.

Theo is adorable and sweet, though I wish he put his foot down a bit more with his family. I loved his sister Tabitha and how she absolutely pushed her way into things, in the best possible way.

Bonnie's BFF Cassie (from GHwtS) is getting married and I appreciated how Johnson handled that for Bonnie. She struggled a lot between wanting to be happy for her BFF, but also upset because she was the one who was supposed to be getting married (not in the spoiled brat way, but in the "I've been engaged for awhile and we should have set a date by now" way).

Smitten by the Brit was a fast paced read that I couldn't put down.

While I didn't find this story as entertaining as "Getting Hot With the Scot", I felt that it dragged a bit on certain parts, this was stilll a enjoyable read.
When it comes to the characters I found Bonnie's love for Jane Austen or Shakespeare endearing and something readers can relate to and while I did liked her, I admit her attitude sometimes made her a bit annoying to me, I found myself rolling my eyes or wanting to shake her a bit but it got better.. As for Theo, he radiates charm! the guy is definitely swoonworthy and total dream boyfriend material.

Overall it's a sweet, sexy and romantic story, I had a nice time reading it and I look forward to the next one!

This was a fun, sexy, well-written book. Bonnie is expecting to set a wedding date with her fiance, then she makes an unexpected discovery and they break up. Then she runs into Theo, someone she met the previous year in London. Fate brings Bonnie to London for the summer and she and Theo decide to have a friends-with-benefits fling. Bonnie and Theo are delightful, as are their friends and family.I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books by this author.

While I still enjoyed this book, it didn’t possess the charm I found in Getting Hot With the Scot. I appreciated the slower paced story and slow-burn romance between Bonnie and Theo, but their story had less shenanigans than in the previous book. I loved all the Shakespeare and Austen references, especially the line “you have bewitched me body and soul.”