“Smitten By The Brit” is the second book in the “sometimes love” series. Overall, it is a cute, fun read with romance thrown in.
I found the book to be just ok, not a terrific read but not a horrible read.

Smitten by the Brit is the second in the Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson. This time it follows Bonnie and Theo. Bonnie is engaged to a total d-bag, who I didn't like in the first novel and I especially didn't like him in this one. I knew exactly what he was up to, I was just waiting for Bonnie to figure it out!

Bonnie receives the opportunity of a lifetime to teach Shakespeare at Cambridge for a summer, all while Theo is trying to help out his family and clean up the mess his father left for them (and he has a duke title!) Once he learns that Bonnie is going to be teaching only an hour away from him? He jumps at just about every opportunity to see her. So, they start making plans to see each other every weekend and the sexual tension between them is so hot!

I really liked Getting Hot with the Scot, but Smitten by the Brit? By far the more superior of the two. I knew I liked idea of Bonnie and Theo together in the first novel, but Bonnie was so closed off to her feelings for Theo because of her fiance - she wouldn't except there was something better out there for her.

Theo is sweet, charming and has an accent. Mmm... I couldn't stand his mother ( I feel bad for saying it, but it's true), but his sister was hilarious! Tabitha didn't put up with her brothers crap and always called him on it. On top of that, she helped throw Cassie a hen do (British bachelorette party)!

Overall, if you liked the first novel in this series, you will definitely love this one or if you like sexual tension in novels, this is a good one to pick up. Reading the previous one is not required, only suggested. Very well written and an easy read. 4/5 stars

Even though I hadn't read the first book in the series, I was still able to fall in love with this book! I loved the sexual chemistry between Theo and Bonnie. It felt real. And there was a great arc to the story. Now I'm off to read more by Melonie Johnson! Will highly recommend it to library patrons that are looking for a saucy, funny romance novel!

I was generously provided with an ARC via NetGalley.

I’ve never read this author, but the description looked interesting. The description was, but the book sadly wasn’t. It’s not that it was poorly written because it wasn’t. I just couldn’t connect with Bonnie or Theo, and parts of the book crossed me as juvenile.

for example, the alliteration of the girls’ names, Bonnie Blythe and Cassie Crow, and the fact that the author made specific mention of it, was just off...then there was the fact that the group of female friends is close to 30 but are practicing giving blowjobs with popsicles wrapped in fruit roll ups at their bridesmaid dress fitting. Um...no.

Bonnie made frequent references to Shakespeare and his works which, if you had no or little knowledge of, made them difficult to comprehend. I felt that they did not enhance the story but muddied it.

Theo was a non-royal duke who was supposed to live his life for the good of his family’s estate. The scenes between him and his family just didn’t come across like they should. His mother was on the cold side but was addressed by her children as “Mama” which doesn’t quite fit. It’s hard to put into words, but the interactions between Theo and his family weren’t realistic.

The interactions between Bonnie and Theo were not romantic, sensual, or believable either. They just seemed forced to me, and the ending came off as abrupt.

All in all, this book wasn’t awful, but it was not my “cup of tea,” which if you read this book, you’ll understand the intended pun.

WOOHOO Another hit by Melonie Johnson! I loved Theo and Bonnie’s story. This was kind of like a romantic movie. There always seemed to be something in their way. I love how Malonie weaeves a story. I love how romantic and chilvarous Theo was. He had to follow his heart or duty. Bonnie had to get past her “thoughts’” of how she her life was planned out and how it changed. You could feel the sparks between them from book one and it continued here. Little Mermaid is my favorite Disney movie and I love how they originally referred to him as Prince Eric. I loved Theo’s sister Tabitha. The “bachelorette” / hen party had a funny surprise. The ending was just so romantic and gave me the awww moment I love. Thank you Melonie for another great romance! It was hot, charming, romantic, funny...everything I love.

Love this series! Smitten by the Brit has the sweetest couple ever. You see such honesty between them, sometimes not at first, but honesty wins out. Lovable, intelligent, educator Bonnie met Theo on vacation in the previous book, Getting Hot With the Scot. (Both are truly a stand alone books, but I loved reading them in sequence). Bonnie is maid of honor and Theo is best man to Cassie and Logan from the first book. So, they are going to be thrown together for wedding festivities.

Bonnie is engaged to her childhood sweetheart and has remained faithful to that relationship, even when she kept ‘noticing’ Theo. Especially, after she saw him wrapped only in a towel after showering. No surprise, eventually the engagement explodes apart with Bonnie realizing it was for the best anyway.

Theo is ecstatic the engagement if called off. His time to step in. Things begin to happen relatively fast, yet, at the same time, not so fast. Hunky Theo proves to be a gentleman through and through in his care and concern for Bonnie. She has only ever been with her ex and not sure of some pretty basic steps to lovemaking. What are friends for? I am pretty sure I will never look at fruit roll ups the same, ever again.

Let’s not forget that Theo is a bona fide English duke. Non-royal, but that is neither here nor there – a duke is a duke. We are talking about England here, the land of prearranged marriages most of the time for money. No, Theo is not promised in marriage, but his mother is working hard to fix that and bring funds into the family coffers. She, apparently, married a duke who did not know how to manage the estate after a line of bad ducal managers. Mom wants Theo to fix all of that by marrying an heiress. She even has one picked out.

So, what happens to Bonnie and her newfound love for Theo? What about Theo’s love for Bonnie? He only stayed away because she was engaged. Now all bets are off. Smitten is even better than Hot was. I can only believe that more great stories are coming with the rest of the girls from the original vacationing group!

Another whirl through the British countryside as another couple takes plays hit and miss with relationships. Will an American have any chance of winning the heart of a member of royalty when his family is depending on him procuring a wealthy bride. We see how the backgrounds and cultural differences play a large part in this story. One believes in love while the other was raised to ignore it.
I received an arc from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Escapist romance travels from Chicago to Scotland in this enjoyable book. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC. Bonnie finds out that life does not always go as planned when she discovers her long time boyfriend cheating on her just when she thought they were finally planning their wedding. Luckily she realizes that the idea of her plan was more of a loss than the actual boyfriend. While this book was kind of predictable and more sexually graphic than I would like I really did enjoy the characters and the writing was very fast paced. sometimes a happily ever after is just what is nedded.

I really really loved this book. The story was great and the journey the two main characters went on was a wonderful one. I definitely recommend this book, this series, and this author.

I have been rooting for Bonnie and Theo ever since I read Getting Hot with the Scot and I thoroughly enjoyed their story.
It is an easy read and I enjoyed the slow build of their relationship. Theo’s understanding of her needs had me falling in love with him, he is a friend, a shoulder to cry on and a hot partner. I found it to be an entertaining and at times hilarious read.
I have enjoyed both the books in the series and look forward to reading more.

I was so happy to be given the opportunity to read the advance copy of Smitten by the Brit. I had just finished Hot for the Scot which I thoroughly enjoyed. In my review of that book I said that it was perfect as the first book in a series. Little did I know that book two would arrive so quickly. A trip of a lifetime for five friends ends up being a life-changing event for two of the friends. In this book Bonnie discovers that her long-time boyfriend/fiancée has been cheating on her. After breaking off her engagement, Bonnie reconnects with Theo, the attractive man she met in London. Bonnie and Theo both come to realize what is truly important in life. Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to preview this book. I really enjoyed it.

Great characters! The writing style held my attention and the drama that unfolded was witty and romantic.

So far I’m finding this series of books very enjoyable light reads. I may have liked the first book better than this one just for the fun story. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing my copy as I was chomping at the bit to read this.

I enjoyed Cassie and Logan’s story. Bonnie and Theo’s story was even better. So much of the story takes place in England - a place that is on my wish list to see.

So glad that Theo got over his mindset of duty to family to enjoy the happiness he found with Bonnie.

The story, characters, the chemistry between them felt like weak tea. I had expectations to be smitten with the characters but something was amiss.

Bonnie can’t help thinking fondly of her vacation in England. Of course, since her best friend is marrying a man from Scotland & Bonnie is the maid of honor, she can’t help it. She’s also slightly bitter. She’s been with her boyfriend forever & this was supposed to be HER year to be planning a wedding! Then her world fell apart. What’s she going to do now? After catching her boyfriend cheating, she decided to teach in England for the summer.

Theo was captivated by Bonnie when he met her the previous year but all she did was talk about her boyfriend. Theo knew his future was supposed to lead to a marriage of convenience to ensure his family’s estate but he’s really attracted to Bonnie. After she broke up with her boyfriend, he was torn. He can’t lead her on but he can’t stay away either. What’s he going to do?

Heartache, turmoil, attraction & duty - the fight between them comes through the pages clearly. It easily resembles the English stories Bonnie adores but put to modern times. The characters are intense & multifaceted. The attraction between Bonnie & Theo jumps off the page. You can sense Theo being torn between his attraction to Bonnie & his duty to his family & the workers he employs. The descriptions of the countryside they are touring draws pictures in your mind as you read. All in all, this was a comfortable romance to read.

Smitten by the Brit is the second book in Johnson's "Sometimes in Love" series. Bonnie has been with her fiance since they were kids, but their relationship is definitely over when she walks in on him and another women doing unspeakable things on her great-grandmother's quilt. On the summer she should have been planning her wedding, Bonnie takes a leap of faith and across the pond to teach a summer session on her other love - Shakespeare. Adding to the list of things that have turned her world upside-down is Theo.

Theo met Bonnie the previous summer, as they witnessed their two best friends falling in love. The attraction was instantaneous, and now that she's single Theo isn't going to miss his opportunity to explore this unique connection. While what is developing between Theo and Bonnie is probably, definitely love, Theo's obligations as a real-life duke makes it seem all but impossible to live the life he wants with the only woman his heart desires.

This book could be read as a standalone. However, I highly recommend you read the series in order as you will get a lot more enjoyment from the conversations between their friends. Also, fans of Shakespeare and Austen surely find pleasure in the many references to their works in this read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.

So I have to start this by saying: I LOVED Logan in the first book, and liked Theo as his friend. They had an excellent bromance going. But more Theo has me loving the Brit as well! He is a sweetheart of a guy, and strong-willed, loyal, with the perfect amount of cheeky.

Bonnie was a nice match for him. She's a mix of strong feminist and old-fashioned, loving Jane Austen and Shakespeare. I admit that, at first, some of her "Don't treat me like a weak female" hangup felt over-the-top, but it paid off well with the arc of her character. Her vulnerability really helped to round her out, especially towards the beginning half.

The inclusion of the characters from the first book was great, and I felt like they were worked in pretty seamlessly. I would still recommend reading Hot for the Scot before this one to get backstory, but that isn't exactly a hardship since both books are fantastic!

I'd say that my favorite thing about this book, and the first, was that the issues felt like genuine issues with a bit of serendipitous whimsy to make it interesting. The characters' problems and interactions feel almost like real life.

In case you can't tell, I am loving this series! Keep 'em coming, Melonie! :)

I loved this book! The characters were fun and the story kept my interest. I kinda wish it was part of a series so I could have more!

Catching her fiance in the act of cheating, Bonnie accepts a summer teaching job at Cambridge which is only an hour away from Theo, best man to be at her best friend's wedding. Impossible to ignore the sizzling chemistry between the two and not wanting to start a new relationship, Bonnie is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Unknownst to her, the sexy Brit is exactly who he says he is and that twist itself could prevent them from their own fairytale ending.

Unshockingly, it was quite easy to know how Bonnie's relationship with her then finance Gabe was going to end. Typical route of ending an old flame to ignite a new one. Moreover, I almost flew off my chair by how quick Jason admitted his attraction to her the day after the redhead ended her decade long relationship with her middle school sweetheart and just as quickly Bonnie was ready to jump his bones after another chance encounter. It just scream desperate. It just was wham-bam and it was instant. Where was the build up? Where was the sexual tension? This series just wasn't for me and as much as I appreciate the ARC, I dropped this by chapter 12 at 35%.