I loved this romance!! The main characters are over 40 and that was refreshing to read. After a divorce Vanessa is a changed woman, she is all about herself and her friend group which is just the best! I loved how she helped the MMC and his sister in order not to be duped by her ex!

read of you like small town romance, and diverse characters!

4.0 out of 5 stars Vanessa's On Fire!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022

Vanessa Jared finds a way to pick of the pieces of her shattered life after her divorce. Then, Sheriff Park enters her life, she's not quite ready for him or his request to help him talk some sense into his sister Cindy, who is now engaged to Vanessa's cheating ex-husband Karl. Vanessa is finally free of Karl and isn't interested in having him back in her life, even long distance.

She changes her mind when she's shown a photo and she sees her (lost/stolen) grandmother's engagement ring, residing on the left hand of Cindy's finger. Vanessa's on fire and ready to right the wrongs done to her and possibly Cindy and maybe even find love with Michael.

She just has to get out of her own way and open her heart and mind to receive his love. Will she?

When Vanessa has found herself 40 and divorced, she's determined to put herself on the market and get herself a man.

Then just when she's least expecting it a sheriff shows up, needing her help.

His sister is due to marry Vanessa's ex-husband, Michael is concerned that Vanessa's ex is not truthful with his sister and it will end badly. He's begging for help.

They are both immediately attracted to each other but keeping it on the back burner.

When the 2 of them head to the small town, Vanessa is only planning on staying one night, that turns to two and well eventually falls into bed with Michael.

I couldn't stop reading! I hope we have another book, with additional characters!

I just reviewed Vanessa Jared's Got a Man by LaQuette. #NetGalley

I enjoyed this story specifically with it centering 40+ year-olds figuring out who they are and how they want to move forward with their lives post divorce. Vanessa and Michael are a fun couple that I was cheering on the whole time.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for a review. This novel released on Sept. 20, 2022.

Insert heavy sigh. I really didn’t want to finish this book but finally I am here.
Micheal & Vanessa. Small town. Lust at first sight ( kind of)
I started this book twice and took a long break after the second start. It wasn’t holding my attention. Some of the word choices made me cringe. The tone of “voice” of the MC didn’t seem to fit his character arc. I wasn’t a fan of this story. It dragged a little I was more interested in the thought the the sister would later hook up with Adam. ( I think that’s his name). There’s a lot happening in this book but not enough tat the same time, I did like the friendship story line. They do have nasty sex, the good kind. This book will be for if you like small town vibes and/ interracial romance.

It's been two years since Vanessa Jared got divorced and she wants nothing to do with her emotionally abusive ex-husband. That's why she immediately refuses Sheriff Michael Park when he asks her to help keep his younger sister away from Vanessa's ex-husband. But when she finds out that her ex had given her grandmother's ring to Michael's sister, Vanessa is motivated to help Michael and get her ring back in the process.

I read this book purely because of the gorgeous cover. I liked the whole city girl in a small-town vibe this book had going. I also found the hero, heroine, and supporting characters likable. I just wish that the romance was based on something more than insta-lust. The stakes are also pretty low, which is fine. I do enjoy low angst and low stakes romances. But when the stakes are low, the banter and chemistry have to be exceptionally good to keep my attention. And while I did like Michael and Vanessa together, I just didn't get that sizzling chemistry I was expecting.

So overall, I did like this book, but it just didn't leave a lasting impression on me.

Vanessa Jared's Got a Man by LaQuette is a fun, fresh romance that I really enjoyed. Both main characters, Vanessa Jared' and Sheriff Michael Park, are people who want to find love but have been burned before. Their romance blossoms fully in this sassy, sexy tale but not without some humorous mishaps along the way.. Definitely check out this read if you want a light-hearted love story with POC representation that proves you're never too young for a happy ending.

Vanessa Jared's Got A Man is all about one women's journey in self discovery and love. Vanessa Jared was stuck in an unhappy married which was broken up after it was discovered her husband was having an affair. Following the break up of her marriage, she attends a divorce counseling group where she meets two other divorcees' and together they form their own Savvy, Sexy, and Single Club. All three women are in their 40's and are tired of being in the box their former relationship put them in.

The Savvy, Sexy, and Single club have been friends for nearly two years. All three women are still single and have become very supportive of each other. I adored this friendship. They balance each other out and their banter is just so good . They aren't afraid to call each other out either. In the case of Vanessa, her friends begin pushing her towards a new man in her life.

The new man in Sherriff Michael Park and he has come to enlist Vanessa's help in saving his younger sister who has gotten involved with Vanessa's ex-husband. Michael can tell that his sister is in way over her head and that her now fiancé' is nothing but a con artist. And when he looks into him further, he discovers that he is not the widow is is claiming to be. In fact, his ex-wife is a full real women, and Michael cannot keep his eyes off her.

The chemistry between Vanessa and Michael is there right from the beginning. Both of them have not been in relationships for sometime and are not looking to get involved with anyone. Their chemistry is just too hot to ignore though and together they decide mixing business with pleasure might not be such a bad idea after all. They set a deadline that everything will be over once the truth regarding Vanessa's ex-husband is revealed. Except once they start, it becomes obvious that it won't be so easy to let go.

I loved the dynamic between Vanessa and Michael. They were so much fun together. Fun and sexy! There is also an element of diversity in their relationship as Vanessa is African American and Michael is Asian American. They really bring out a different side of each other and remind each other that they have the ability to have fun. Michael has always been one who needs to be in control and protect those around him. In comparison, Vanessa had been so emotionally abused by her ex that she is afraid to full give herself completely into someone else. This leads to a very strong push pull dynamic.

I really hope that Vanessa Jared's Got A Man will be continued in companion novels. The other two ladies in the Savvy, Sexy, and Single club need to get their happily ever after. Plus, Michael has a couple of sweet friends who might be able to help with that. And one of them seems to have a history with one of Vanessa's friends. Oh, this could get very interesting!

After being married for two decades to a man who didn’t respect her or treat her well Vanessa is now divorced and determined to live her life on her terms. As part of her journey, she decides to join a divorce group where she finds an incredible friendship with two other woman who can relate to her experience. All she wants to do is leave her ex in the past until Michael shows up at her door wanting her help to ensure his sister doesn’t follow in her footsteps.

Michael is a Sheriff who is determined to protect his sister from what he believes is a big mistake. He has a bad feeling about her fiancé and believes that the best way to uncover the truth is by meeting the woman who has firsthand experience. All he expected was for her to talk to his sister about the man she was marrying, and he certainly never expected to develop feelings for her.

Neither Vanessa nor Michael are looking for a relationship although their reasons are very different. The interactions between them are humorous, the romance is steamy, Vanessa and Michael are relatable characters and there is a great cast of second characters that add to the story.

My favorite kind of romance.

By the end of the book, I didn’t know who I had a bigger crush on, Michael or Vee! Both characters stole my heart and I was rooting for them throughout the story. LaQuette created a strong female MC that you wanted to jump in and be best friends with.

A very fast paced read that’ll make you laugh and tug at all the right heart strings.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This was cute! I loved that we had an older couple and it was interracial that wasn't just your stereotypical l BWWM romance. The chemistry was great and the romance was hot. This story was sweet and funny and overall a fun time.

Oh, hello I am an instant fan of LaQuette. I absolutely loved this book. The characters were all so layered with a ton of depth - no shallow characters to be found.

LaQuette gave us the heat between Vanessa and Michael from their meet cute and she never let up. I loved every single second of their interactions.

What a beautiful debut, I cannot wait to read more of LaQuette’s work in the future.

As someone who is in her late 30's and recently went through a divorce, this book felt right up my ally. I can certainly imagine a sexy sheriff on top of that. I certainly wouldn't want to deal with the drama of my ex and his new beau, but I won't put another woman down for doing her thang... I love Michael and Vanessa, but their romance is a little too filled with sparks to feel real, but again, no judgement here.

My favorite part are the friendships both Michael and Vanessa have. Those characters are the real heros. Without them, I wouldn't have laughed out loud. Those women are women I want to go out to the bar with.

Special thanks to the author, stmartinspress & netgalley for my advanced copy.

What a gem this was to read!!! I loved everything about this story from the characters, the premise, and the different topics mentioned that kept me entertained. I didn’t have high expectations which made this even more enjoyable. The beginning did have me thinking one thing but after a few chapters I realized it was going in another direction. The ending was a bit predictable though but it doesn’t take away from the story.

Now the author did well detailing the explicit scenes giving you a lot of spice without all the vulgar language. Just be advised she left nothing to the imagination.

I was even pleased with the fact this was about a 40 plus year old woman who’s experienced a traumatic divorce and was ready to move on with her life. It takes you on a journey of what it’s like for Vanessa after marriage with a dash of drama that follows.

Her newfound love sheriff Michael Parker was exactly what Vanessa needed!!! Although things between them moved rather quickly. When it’s meant to be you can’t fight fate.

There was a lot of diversity with the characters. Even without going into depth I was able to visualize all of them individually. Vanessa and Michael both had amazingly supportive friends which made all of them very likable.

Now this ex-husband was the epitome of trifling she did right by walking away from him.

Overall this was a really cute and fun read I definitely recommend!!!!

As someone who found herself in an 11 year emotionally abusive relationship/marriage, I love when I come across the story’s that explore women who have gone through this and come out the other side with a HEA. I wouldn’t classify this as Insta love but the characters did fall for each other a little sooner than what I typically go for. (I’m more of a slow burn lover) Overall, this was an enjoyable read and can’t wait to read more from this author

***ARC provided by the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***

Vanessa Jared’s Got a Man by LaQuette is a wonderful contemporary romance that offers gripping and endearing characters, small-town charm, and a grounded grown-up romance that I personally have not gotten to read in a romance before.

In the aftermath of a toxic marriage, Vanessa Jared is moving on with her life. Free of her ex-husband’s emotional abuse and isolating machinations and two years removed from her divorce, we find her trying to find her next professional step while celebrating with the two women who helped her through it, Cree and Jenae, women who had their own break ups.

Her world is turned upside down when the attractive sheriff of Monroe Hills shows up on her doorstep and asks for her help in breaking up her sister’s engagement…to her ex-husband.

Honestly I love books with older FMCs, and Vanessa Jared was no exception. What a fun, exciting read that is so much more than a romance (not that being purely a romance is bad by any means; I mean that more as a heads up that this isn't a traditional romance). Michael is the kind of man in a book that I fall in love with a little bit myself and... that definitely always makes a book more enjoyable. I'm excited to see what else LaQuette comes out with.

Just an average romance story that I thought was decent enought. A woman seeking love and finding good love.

I really loved the diversity in this novel. A nice, solid romance that I definitely enjoyed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️