Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson, is the second book in the Something In Love Series. The story follows Theo and Bonnie, who are introduced in Getting Hot With The Scot. These two meet months prior to where the book begins, and they both ignore the physical attraction to one another because Bonnie is engaged to her high school sweetheart. Months pass and Bonnie is now a single woman, and runs into Theo again. And this is where it gets hot and heavy! Neither are ready for a relationship with being burned in the past, but they know there is something special between them. Which embarks a friends with benefits . . .

Smitten by the Brit was an explosive page turner with a romance that enthralled me right from the start.

Fun, witty, romance. We are reunited with characters from Getting Hot with the Scot. Bonnie and Theo are good together. A bit spicy in parts.

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Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love #2) by Melonie Johnson
I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
OH THEO!!! YES!! I was so ready for you after the first book!! He is totally my Mr. Darcy with his manners and polite charm….sigh right ladies!!!
Bonnie was a great character who has been through some hard times. When your DB fiancée won’t marry you and cheats on you instead…yeah broken hearted was Bonnie. She won’t let it stop her. We see her and Theo giving eyes and flirting like crazy in book 1. I was so excited to see them as the next book because I need these people to get together already!! Theo also has his own issues because he needs to marry a certain kind of woman to please the family. Being a Duke does have its perks and downfalls!!
This book was amazing!! I enjoyed the first book and getting to know all the characters but this book because we KNEW everything it seemed to flow smoother. Theo and Bonnie are such a great couple and I will definitely see myself rereading because their story was full of humor and sweetness.

Bonnie and Theo will make your heart sing! What a wonderful story. The writing is fantastic, filled with humor and wit, fun and romance. The characters are wonderful; what a great group of friends. I enjoyed watching Bonnie and Theo’s relationship grow, as well as their self-growth. They each have their own things to work through and I enjoyed their journey. This story is sweet and charming and will leave your heart feeling oh so happy.

If you read Getting Hot With the Scot, you could see Theo and Bonnie's romance coming long before they were aware of it. Bonnie is engaged to her childhood sweetheart, so she simply ignores those pitter pats of her heart when Theo is around. And Theo is a duke who is expected to marry a wealthy girl of proper standing, so he doesn’t act on his attraction when he first meets Bonnie. But circumstances once again put Bonnie and Theo in close proximity, and thus begins a courtship that the Bard, himself, could have written for his next romantic comedy.

This author has a gift for storytelling and a mastery of words that will captivate even the most fickle romance reader. With down-to-earth, endearing characters whose personality jumps off the page and an engaging storyline perfectly balanced with humor, heat and heart, the reader is effortlessly inserted into the story. You’ll love every minute of Theo and Bonnie’s journey, fall in love with them from the start, and be cheering them through to the end. Don’t miss this sweet, steamy, humorous, heartfelt read!

*I reviewed an advance copy of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.

My daughter is a total Shakespeare buff and I could totally see her having the same dreams of doing the costume parties, wanting to walk where he walked and just all of it. The dreamy pie in the sky relationship, kids, and career in that order not so much.

This was a fun and entertaining romance that did take some interesting twist and turns for Bonnie and Theo. Because you see the year prior when they met Bonnie had been engaged to Gabe the man she had known since she was six. But he decides to have an affair on her, and she catches them in the act on her bed.

Now, there are some funny moments with her friends one being when she tells Ana and Sadie about the breakup at the breakfast, scaring the elderly lady behind them, too funny. A couple of others are at the bridal shop fitting and the art class right there given by, Ana, LOL! I have to say I loved Tabby she was just too funny! She had more guts than Theo.

I get it though being a firstborn can do it to you. Him worse with his position. Now, how quickly, Bonnie takes him back after him snubbing her for a couple of weeks to wine and dine, Camille, I don’t think so in real life. Just saying.

I just couldn’t understand how he could justify in his head how he was any better than Gabe. When his mistress was his kingdom, family obligations, and secrets that he kept from her, like he could never marry her, but could be his mistress?

Still, all the other elements were there that make up for the little voices that said yeah, but! You can get it all in the book because all my yeah buts get answered by the end. Then you go I get it. I give this: 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.

A Hero any mother would love…

I know there will be a LOT of readers who will absolutely LOVE Theodore, the sixteenth Duke of Emberton. No, this is not a historical romance, it’s contemporary, but we do get to hang out with the upper-crust for a little while. I have to take a step back in reviewing this one because good old Theo does absolutely nothing for me. I didn’t even get a heart flutter, goofy smile and not one skerrick of a contented sigh passed my lips. So, while I thought this was a good story and I was thoroughly entertained, Theo just wasn’t for me. I wonder if you’ll be able to work out why the Duke of Emberton didn’t float my boat…

I was fortunate enough to meet Bonnie and Theo when I read Melonie Johnson’s debut romance, Getting Hot with the Scot. Bonnie, at the time, was engaged to her childhood sweetheart, Gabe, and was looking forward to setting a date for her wedding. Now, I wasn’t feeling overly confident that this date was going to get set, to be honest. I know for a fact, that if I was away from hubby even before he was my hubby we would be communicating every day and numerous times. I did not get that vibe at all. When Bonnie (while still engaged) met Theo, there were sparks flying. Bonnie, being the good girl that she is, ignored those sparks and returned home to the loving arms of her fiancé.

Bonnie shouldn’t have ignored those sparks because Gabe, the douchewaffle, didn’t ignore the sparks flying back at home.

Theo has a lot of family obligations and a duty to see his family line succeed. Unfortunately, the Emberton estates are verging on the brink of bankruptcy and it’s up to him to fill the coffers. What better way than to marry himself off to the highest bidder. He knows that’s what he has to do (as his Mama tells him often) but he also knows that a marriage match like that will probably not involve love. When Theo meets Bonnie sparks fly when he is absolutely enthralled with her red-haired, freckled beauty. If only Bonnie was a millionaire heiress with a good family name.

There was a lot about Bonnie that resonated with me. Her love of Shakespeare and Austen, scribbling down her thoughts and finding comfort surrounded by books, were things I could relate to. There were also things that I couldn’t relate to as well. She was just a wee bit timid, innocent and shy, especially when it comes to meeting blokes. Bonnie had been with Gabe since they were teenagers and had never kissed another man. I can’t even comprehend not having a comparison of good against bad. How would you know you’ve got a good egg if you haven’t dealt with a rotten egg first? I think, Bonnie knew from the first meeting that Theo was the best kind of egg for her.

Theo is the most well-mannered, polite and thoughtful gentleman that I’ve met (in the romance reading world) in a long, long time. He’s not demanding, bossy or arrogant. Theo walks you to the door, places a kiss on your cheek, and wishes you sweet dreams. Kind gestures, thoughtful dates and sweet surprises are exactly what you should expect when dating Theo. He’s the perfect gentleman.

Now, even though Theo was not the perfect hero for me, I did enjoy my time Smitten by the Brit. Seeing the sights, catching up with friends and meeting Theo’s very cool sister, Tabitha, made this a very entertaining read.

BUT

The one thing that did leave me a little frustrated (besides the fact that Theo doesn’t float my boat) was that Bonnie and Theo’s relationship doesn’t really start to come together until the very last pages. Theo’s family obligations and Bonnie’s break up leave them with many obstacles to overcome before they can even attempt a relationship. Don’t get me wrong, I knew they were meant for each other from their very first meeting, it just took them a wee while to catch up to me. We’re not left hanging for some sexy times either, it’s just that these knuckleheads took their bloody time to get to the real connection.

So, did you guess why Theo didn’t float my boat? I’ll give you a hint…

He’s not demanding, bossy or arrogant.

This book will be perfect for a lot of readers because Theo is a sweet, thoughtful and caring hero who uses his manners A LOT. Bonnie will appeal to a lot of readers because she's just like one of us. I highly recommend Smitten by the Brit and will not hesitate to read more from Melonie Johnson in the future.

Stacey is Sassy, received an advanced copy of this story. The copy provided is not the final copy and may be subject to edits and changes.

I thought this was rather like an adult fairytale with all the goodness +. Loved Theo, no matter what persona he was wearing. When his true self emerged he was magnificent. Bonnie, now her character took some getting used to as I couldn't relate her innocence and her having been engaged, just my thoughts, but her and Theo together were quite entertaining. This romance had a good bit of levity and teasing heat throughout this romantic journey.
The characters from "Getting Hot With A Scot" made appearances in this 2nd book of the series, and totally enjoyed for Cassie and Logan's wedding, but this is still a stand alone.
The phrase I really liked "You look good wearing my future" just made me do a huge happy sigh.
I received an ARC from Netgalley / St Martin's Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own and voluntarily given.

Another great addition to this series. After reading Cassie & Logan's story, I was super excited to see where this series would go next. And let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed. Smitten by the Brit is the second book in the Sometimes in Love Series and it follows the story of Theo and Bonnie. From the moment I dove into Bonnie's story, I was hooked. I knew from the previous book in this series that Theo & Bonnie had some serious chemistry, but that nothing came of it due to her engagement. So, when Bonnie's world gets turned upside down and Theo is once again brought into the picture, I knew all bets would be off. Bonnie & Theo's chemistry burns brighter than ever and is impossible to ignore. Bonnie has had her heart broken once before, but is taking a leap with Theo. Will Bonnie be able to give her heart to Theo or will the revelation of Theo's secret destroy everything before it has a chance to begin?? There's only one way to find out....I absolutely adored Smitten by the Brit. It was so much fun being in this world again. I loved catching up with Cassie and Logan. I loved getting to know Bonnie & Theo more. Their story captivated me and had me devouring all the words. I loved seeing the characters grow and take chances they otherwise would have never taken. I enjoyed the chemistry that just oozed between Bonnie & Theo. I loved their friendship and I loved seeing them steam up the pages together.Smitten by the Brit was a lot of fun to read. I found the story-line to be entertaining and thought it flowed really well. The characters were real and flawed with relateable hangups and frustrations. I loved the humor, chemistry and the friendships. This is the kind of story that you will be able to devour in a single sitting and that leave you with a smile on your face.Smitten by the Brit hit all the marks for me and I look forward to seeing where this series will take us next.

This is the story of Bonnie and Theo that we were introduced to in book one of the series. This was a enjoyable read and quite different from the first book,but the changes matched the characters well.
I really enjoyed this book even though I saw some events coming for a while!
The characters were interesting and multi-faceted with issues, but no unnecessary drama. The hero was perfect- dimples and an accent, need I say more?!?!
I also really liked how the friend group played as big a role in this second book as in the first!

It's my first time reading this author, and I was thrilled to be finally read something by her, as I'm a big fan of books with British characters. Well, I was happy I indulged in this book because I found the characters relatable.

The main protagonist is Bonnie, an American English teacher who loves teaching and tea, books, and many things connected to literature and writing. At the beginning of the book she discovers her boyfriend has a lover and they break up. This is devastating, of course, but luckily for Bonnie there's a certain Brit that is in town coincidentially when all this happens. Theo is a gentleman who is in Chicago for business. He and Bonnie have already met each other in the previous book, I gather from the info Bonnie provides (the POV is in 3rd person). Apparently they were already allured by the other from there, and now that Bonnie is finally single, Theo could make a move. But he doesn't.

Theo comes from royalty although he isn't a real royal, so he knows how to treat women and be kind to them. I liked that every time he was around Bonnie, he let her know that whatever he proposed her to do, she would be OK with it and choose if she wanted it to happen or not. He respected her decision and didn't impose anything on her, which is a change, since many male book protagonists nowadays tend to do as they please with female heroines. Theo was too respectful towards Bonnie and I liked that she was happy about this but that she also tells him that it's OK if he's not always a "gentleman" and helps her getting out of cars and things like that.

This book was in 3rd person. While I sometimes hate 3rd person POV, it suited the book because it allowed the writer not to lose herself in petty details that usually go inside the characters' minds when the POV is in 1st person. The characters were likeable and relatable, and not annoying at all. The pace wasn't fast and it made it seem things more realistic, which I appreciate because I don't like when the characters jump on each other too soon or fall in love too quickly.

I'll surely read this author in the future, because I like her style and characters.

We first met Theo and Bonnie in Getting Hot with the Scot, and I was intrigued to find out what their story was. It turns out Theo is soooo much more than I bargained for: he is so loyal and kind, caring and sweet. I am in love with his character.

Too much of a gentleman to pursue his instant attraction to Bonnie, he also frustrated me a little (which somehow made him more endearing too). A truly gorgeous man written so well that I couldn’t put this book down. These two were so perfect for each other! I thoroughly enjoyed this witty, charming book. 4.5 stars!

“Smitten by the Brit” by Melonie Johnson is the second book in the Sometimes in Love Series and the first book I have read by this author and will not be the last. Even though this is book two in the series it can easily be read as a standalone. I do suggest reading the first book so you have the background. I will be reading the first book. I read it in one day. I just didn’t want to put it down. It is a quick, funny and sexy read. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.

I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the others in the series. The characters were fun, the story was sweet and I couldn't put this book down. I've found another favorite author!

I read the previous book and I loved it and I loved this one as well.
It's a lot of fun to read, well written, witty, engaging, and entertaining.
It's strongly recommended if you want to read a well written and funny book.
Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

This was a fun read, the characters are likable and relatable. I loved reading about Theo & Bonnie. I didn’t realize this was book 2 but I have plans to go back and read the first book. Overall I enjoyed this read and recommend it to anyone who needs a nice, quick read.

The second book in Melonie Johnson’s Sometime in Love series, reintroduces readers to Bonnie and Theo from book one, who we briefly met and knew there was a level of attraction there. And while I did enjoy Smitten by The Brit, I have to admit that Theo just didn’t make me swoon the way Logan did in book one. Don’t get me wrong, Theo is a nice enough bloke; he just didn’t have the same breathless appeal. As a follow up to Getting Hot for the Scot, this is most definitely a good read, and I’m sure readers will be equally enticed to keep watch for book three, and what fabulous adventures are yet to come.

This was a cute follow up in this series. I’m seriously invested in this group of friends and will anxiously await book 3.

And I'm done. How do i put it...i too me awhile to read it because i had too much to do and was reading it on my Kindle ~Drake~ i had to read it at my Kindle app to finish it. And each time i open the book it made me smile. Its one of those stories that you can pick up and smile when every page is turned.

I so love His Grace. I mean who wouldn't? And Bonnie? I wanna hug her, but she held on tight. And that makes her one of the strongest woman that i know.

The boom opens to being responsible, but not forgetting that you should put yourself and never forget your happiness. It may take a while to be in that place, but with the right person, everything will fall into place.

Another good book from @MelonieJohnson. Looking forward to Sadie's and Bo's book!

Theo and Bonnie have met previously and there were sparks flying between them. Bonnie being engaged at the time ignored those sparks.

When Bonnie catches her fiancé in the act, she breaks off the engagement.

Theo is in America to attend a social function and when he meets Bonnie, the sparks are still there. They flirt but really don't act on those feelings as Bonnie is on the rebound and Theo has family obligations. Obligations that will not be overlooked by his mother. Can they overcome these barriers to find their happily ever after?

Theo is a gentleman and a very kind and considerate one at that. Bonnie believes in her literature and in some ways has mapped her life as a novel. Only she soon finds out that real life can be plagued with lies and deceit. It's a love story that has a little bit of everything. The friendship between the girls are quite real. The romance is full of doubts and there are so many obstacles in the way, but the ending is magnificent