I love a great meet cute and this one was so awkward and fun, setting the stage for the rest of this sweet, steamy and delightful romance. Haley is at a crossroads trying to find her place in the world. When a charming, sexy, Trevor visits Dogwood Lane, he turns her world upside down. Haley is in love with love and Trevor doesn't believe in it. These two are total opposites but they have fun and their chemistry is explosive. Trevor has met his match in Haley with her quick wit, smart mouth, and sweet nature. He is only in town for a short time and can't commit to what she wants, but finds himself breaking all his rules. I loved Haley so much with her positive attitude, spunk, and strength. She was determined to not make the same mistakes over again. I loved how they challenged each other and their banter was hilarious. It was also fun catching up with Neely, Dane, and Penn, who were so protective of Haley, and played a large part in this story. This sweet and emotional story is filled with close friends and family who are fun, quirky, and totally supportive. But it is the engaging, heartfelt and swoony romance that captured my heart and wouldn't let go. I love this series set in the kind of place that draws you in and makes you feel right at home, and I can't wait for more from Dogwood Lane!

I am in love. Trevor and Haley are complete perfection. I was addicted from the very first scene. Any girl with that passion for doughnuts is a girl I can cheer on, haha. But seriously, there was action, banter, and chemistry right from the very beginning, and I couldn’t put it down.

Haley is sassy, fun, and hilarious. I love her love of love. She knows what she wants, she just isn’t quite sure how to get it. And Trevor knows what he isn’t looking for, but he isn’t sure how to keep Haley in that box. Watching their friendship develop and shift was delightful. Their push and pull had me hooked, and their banter had me laughing and smiling like a loon the whole way through.

Not only did I love Trevor and Haley, I fell in love with all of Dogwood Lane. I missed Tumble when it came out, but I’m now dying to go back and read it while I anxiously wait for more. All of these characters are begging for stories and I want to read each and every one!

If you like contemporary romance novels with endearing characters set in a small town, you can't go wrong with this author's books! She always nails it. This is the second standalone in the Dogwood Lane series and dare I say I liked it even more than Book #1. Trevor and Hayley will make your heart sing, make you laugh out loud (no room for Jesus) and grab the box of tissues a time or two. I loved revisiting the secondary characters from the first book and can't wait to read Penn's story which I'm hoping is next. I've read every book that this author has published and she never disappoints -- loved it and would highly recommend it! I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

.5 Stars
Tangle is a solid second entry in the Dogwood Lane series. We follow Haley (a secondary character from the first book) as she works to care for herself and not “need” a man and promptly has an instant attraction to Trevor who is temporarily in town to oversee a project.

I liked Haley and Trevor and their connection was fun and entertaining. I appreciated the sense from Haley that she knew herself and understood that Trevor was the type of person who could hurt her if she allowed him too.

Even though I liked Trevor and found his personality intriguing, I was also a little annoyed by him. The conflict between Haley and Trevor felt a bit manufactured and built up a bit more than necessary. For every fun/sweet/positive interaction there was an immediate offset and it took some of the “bloom” off of their romance for me.

As book 2 in a series, there is also a decent sized secondary cast. Some of these interactions and relationships were set up in book 1, but someone getting started here won’t be lost.

Overall, I enjoyed Tangled and am curious about what may be coming next for Dogwood Lane.

Adriana has done it again with this sweet , fun and sexy small town romance. Dogwood lane is full of so many fun , loveable characters you want to move there. Haley is fun , feisty and has a tendency to fall in love easily. She has made a bet with her cousin that she can't date. But then sexy Trevor who doesn't believe in love walks into town and steals her donut . Can they resist each other? Can Haley have a fling with Trevor and not fall in love? The book sucked me in and filled me with joy. Can't wait for the next visit to Dogwood Lane

Adriana Locke is the queen of "feel good" romance! Tangle is everything and MORE that I hope for when diving into one of her stories.

- Laugh out loud moments.
- The most delicious alpha hero.
- A heroine that you love and wish could be your friend in real life.
- Sizzlin chemistry with the perfect mixture of sweet!

I couldn't wait to return to Dogwood Lane in Tangle. I love a good small town romance with relatable characters that you never want to leave and that is the definition of Dogwood Lane! Trevor and Haley are perfection!! In this story, opposites attract and the power of love is shown so beautifully! My heart is so full and I am dying to get my hands on the next book in this series!

From the first moment Trevor walked into Dogwood Lane till that very last page I was hooked. I loved Haley and Trevor’s banter and their chemistry was off the charts. This was a sweet and sexy small town story to fall in love with.

This is the second in the dogwood Lane series. I enjoyed this book more than the first.

I really like Haley. She’s just a great person. She’s learning to put herself first. And to love herself. And that it’s okay to be alone.

Trevor is a great guy. He’s always upfront about not wanting commitment.

Both characters learn a lot about themselves during this book.

This is a great read and I can’t wait for Penn’s book. I think it will be a fun read.

I just love Adriana's small town romances and the Dogwood Lane series is definitely one of my favourites.

Haley meets Trevor when they are both fighting over a doughnut at the coffee shop and there are instant sparks between them. They meet up again where Trevor's Dad is having a new house built in Dogwood Lane, and Haley's cousin is doing the carpentry work. There is more banter between them, and Trevor learns that Haley is on a dating freeze due to a recent break-up. Even though Trevor does not have a stellar dating history himself he just can't stop himself from being intrigued by her.

It's a small town so they can't help but continue to run into each other. While Trevor is in town for a few days supervising the construction at the house, they make a deal to be friends and enjoy dinners together and nothing more. After all they are both totally unsuited to each other - Trevor meets girls who get too clingy and he feels bad when he breaks up with them. Haley always gets too involved and clingy and cries when the guy breaks up with her.

Adriana tells a great story with a fun and sometimes hilarious cast of characters in a small town setting. The banter and flirting between Haley and Trevor is hilarious with a touch of sadness and there are times when you want to bang their heads together to make them see sense.

You can read Tangle as a standalone, but if you love small town romances I highly recommend reading Tumble too.

This small town romance series is just awesome. Haley is the girl who's always falling for the wrong guy, and trying to fix it. Trevor is the guy who just won't settle down. They don't make sense together, and GO HALEY for being so stubborn about what she deserves. I mean, it's great he's upfront about expectations too, but he totally pushes the envelope. A few tears were shed along the way, but this has a happy ending and I loved the whole thing. I can't wait to see who's next in the series.

Not sure why I’m surprised that this book was good. Adriana Locke is becoming one of my favorite authors because she always delivers.

These characters were the perfect match! And I always love a great banter which this book delivers fully.

I loved the way Haley was written. It was the most accurate description of how women are and I loved that she owned up to it all.

Man oh man... Trevor Kelly is something else. He did everything to make a woman swoon.

I gave this book four stars because I did skim a little at times and I still can’t believe the author used Penn as a character when she has Peck as one as well.

THE BEST LOCKE BOOK YET! Sorry for the shouty caps, but that is a HUGE feat to beat! I love Adriana's book, but this one just grabbed my heart and spoke to my soul in the happiest of ways. From the opening scene that had me grinning ear to ear to the final page where I was secretly praying there were more, I loved this book. The character development is excellent, the banter is perfect, and the storyline kept me flipping pages and then dreading that it was ending.

If you only pick up book this July, Tangle is the MUST READ, MUST BUY book! I'm calling it now: Tangle is the best book of the summer!

Tangle by Adriana Locke a five-star read that will leave you in a tangle. This is number two in the Dogwood Lane books, and I am assuming you can read them as stand-alone as I started with number two and plan to go back to number one. This was so spark worthy that if you left it open near a box of matches then your house would burn down, it was just that good. Its sweet and romantic despite a contract not to fall in love. Hailey and Trevor will both make you swoon, they are just well written and adorable in odd ways, they both have great complex lives that will make this story for you.

Trevor Kelly is everything!!! I honestly have never read something by Adriana that I didn't love so I wasn't that surprised that I fell hard and fast for Trevor, what surprised me was the fact that I think I love him the most out of all of the guys Adriana has written.

Tangled is a sweet fun romance between a girl who has had her heart broken one too many times and a guy who doesn't mean to break hearts. Everything about these two shouts that they shouldn't even want to be friends, but how can you sent a friendship built over astolen donut. I simply couldn't put this book down, I smiled through nearly the whole book, of course I wasn't smiling when I wanted to smack Trevor for being blind to what was in front of him.

There really isn't much that needs to be said about Tangled, other than the fact that you HAVE to read it!

This is the 2nd book in this amazing series, and is Haley and Trevor’s story. Haley is a hopeless romantic while Trevor is a cynic who does not believe in love or HEA. I loved the witty banter between these two, and the sizzling chemistry. Will they be able to deny the chemistry between them? No spoilers; this is one of those stories which is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a beautifully written story which is emotional, fun, humorous, witty, sweet, and an all round entertaining read. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and cannot wait to read more in this intriguing series, and I highly recommend for all readers.

4.5 stars

It's official. I've called the movers. I am packing and sometime next month I will be moving to Dogwood Lane. I just need Adriana Locke to give me the exact location.

Tangle is sassy, sweet, and full of all the tension. It's the anticipation that gets to the reader. You watch this unfold and the list brewing inside you overflows. The need to stake a claim on one of these Dogwood Lane men, both native and transplants, becomes a living breathing thing.

Trevor isn't here for good. He's a temporary townie. Haley is a fixture in this picturesque Mayberry like home. Dogwood Lane is everything you want in a quaint town, everything perfect for a storybook future. It's residents are people you want to know. People you want to spend time with and people you want around you. They grow on you!

Tangle shows just how much they grow on you...


P.S. I need me a Love Nest. I will be taking resumes for future suitors based on their best designs. Hubs may apply. I'm not limiting the pool. 😉

Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood

Tangle is Book 2 of the Dogwood Lane series by Adriana Locke. I liked the first book but LOVED this one! The connection between Haley and Trevor was definitely a slow burn and when things finally started to heat up, I thought my Kindle was going to combust.

This story pulled out all the emotional stops. I laughed. I cried. I wanted to dislike Meredith just on principle alone but really couldn't. It was great reconnecting with old favorites and the teaser at the end with Penn and Grace! Oh, I can't wait!

Adriana Locke’s Dogwood Lane series is so much fun. I adored Tumble and meeting Dane and Neely. Tangle, though, introduces me to Trevor Kelly, and TREVOR KELLY is delicious.

You know from the beginning that Trevor and Haley are destined to be together. Teensy problem, though: she believes in lasting love, and he thinks it’s an urban myth. (His reason for this is devastating, and I loved how unexpected it is.)

They decide to get around their percolating sexual tension with a contract written on a cocktail napkin. Cute, right? Even cute? They think these scribbles will act as a barrier between them.

Adriana Locke builds and builds and builds with Trevor and Haley. She builds their trust and feelings and their attraction. She builds this sense that (at least) one of them will get their heart broken, but she also builds the trust that even if they do, they will heal.

I loved this book. It’s sexy and funny, and Trevor and Haley are one of those couples you just adore.

Not to drop too strong of a hint, but I can’t wait for Penn’s story. And I’m kind of hoping Penn’s story intersects with Claire.

I'm not going to lie - I enjoyed this one more than Tumble. And I REALLY enjoyed Tumble.

There's something about this couple that's just so very easy to read. Their back and forth is genuinely funny and their chemistry is a smoulder thoughout. But more than that, they are just so grounded and realistic in their interactions. I genuinely couldn't put this down.

For my money, Ms Locke has set the bar exceptionally high for book 3!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Small town romance, donuts and Adriana Locke!! Nothing better!! I loved Hayley and Trevor’s story! She wants love and he doesn’t believe in it but when truth and honesty are discovered- it’s an amazing ride!!

I love Dogwood Lane. I love how Adriana Locke develops a story! I love all her books and Tangle does not disappoint! The strong convictions of Hayley, the incredible relationships within the book and watching Trevor grow- just incredible!!