3.5⭐️
I love Jen DeLuca’s Well Met series — but this one fell short for me. Louisa “Lulu” impulsively ditches her corporate job to decompress for a bit by joining the Renaissance faire. Along the way, she meets a lot of great people, helps others to improve their experiences, and meets Dex MacLean. The book was slow to start; Lulu is quickly thrust into the Renaissance life, but the relationships take a while to form. I didn’t feel attached to Lulu or Dex, or the other members of the faire.

Thank you Berkley and Netgalley for the eArc!

This was a really cute addition to the Well Met universe! I loved being back at the Ren Faire and seeing everything fresh through Lulu's eyes.

Well traveled was a great addition to the romance books in this series. I just adore all of these characters. They are quirky and fascinating! This book was equally parts romance and humorous. I blushed and giggled throughout it! If you are looking for a sweet, funny, unique read…this is it!

I found this to be a solid romance novel, albeit a little more explicit than some of the others in this series. I enjoyed Lulu working on herself and changing. I didn't think the novel addressed the difficulties she would have making those changes permanently. I thought Dex was pretty one note and that the readers never really got to know him as more than a man whore who immediately settled down. Finally, the end was bit too easy for me.

JEN DELUCA DOES IT AGAIN! I cannot get over this fourth installment to her already AMAZING series! Reading this book had me laughing, reflecting, and crying. Lulu quickly became a relatable MC as well as inspiration. I’m sure we have all found ourselves in her shoes- trying to find a work/life balance. Starting off by quitting an awful job and then joining a traveling band to go to various renaissance fairs sounds like an amazing plan! Being able to see Dex’s character grow into more than just a “ladies’ man” in this book was refreshing- although at first it was hard for me to trust him and his character/motivation. Sue me, but it’s hard to get past his previous “womanizing ways.” But Jen DeLuca did a fantastic job of growing Dex as a person. Lulu’s journey to find herself as well as love was an amazing one to read. She was quickly relatable and I could not put the book down! Bringing in all of the other characters from this series was also a treat I’m sure many DeLuca fans are happy to read!

Lulu is dedicated to success and becoming partner, just like her family wants her to be. Until she took an afternoon to herself, yelled at her grandma, went to a Ren Faire, made new friends and…quit her job? Lulu’s phone joins the laundry wenches act and she joins the Dueling Kilts. She sees Dex coming from a mile away and doesn’t want to be attracted to him, but she is.

The probability that this is about to become my comfort series is really high! I adored Mitch and April’s story, Well Matched. Mitch was absolute book boyfriend goals, I made notes throughout the book gushing about how sweet he was. Dec and Lulu’s story went much the same. I read a quarter of it in one sitting, needed to stop to come up with ren faire outfit inspo for myself and then got back to binging.

Another fun entry in the series - It seems like a Renaissance faire would have limited storylines, but with each book I'm proven wrong. I hope this series keeps going for a while.

This whole series is very light-hearted and easy reading, which is what I am looking for when I pick one up. This is no exception. Some reviews have said it is more about Lulu finding herself than romance and that is true. I would have liked a little more interaction and build up between Lulu and Dex - it felt a little rushed and that they just suddenly were together. I like to see the banter and the friendship develop first before they rush into being in a relationship. Still, a cute, fun romance that is not cringey.

I think this is my fave of the series so far! As always the writing was sharp & witty. And I loved Lulu's character development. I wasn't sure how Dex taking the forefront was going to work out, but I loved him.

Well Traveled is the fourth book in the Well Met series that features Lulu (Mitch’s cousin) and Dex (guitarist and singer of The Dueling Kilts). This isn’t a stand alone book as it does refer to what happened in Well Played (second book) and Well Matched (third book). Overall, I enjoyed this one! I really loved the growth and transformation we see in Lulu throughout the story. I love how we see how vulnerable she is and that the author discusses about Lulu’s burnout, finding her purpose, and finding joy in small things. I also loved that we got to reconnect with characters from previous books as well. I loved how supportive Mitch, Stacey, and April were of Lulu. The only two parts that didn’t really work for me was the main male character and digital detox. The author shows how much Dex has grown from the story and I’m glad they touched upon what happened in Well Played, but I wanted a bit more to make him a multidimensional character. As for the digital detox, I could understand someone who was on their phone and laptop all the time doing a digital detox for like a week, but two months without seemed a bit unrealistic to me. Despite those two parts, I found it to be an entertaining read though it’s not my favorite in the series. I’m really hoping that the author does a story or a novella about Caitlin (April’s daughter). I’d recommend picking this one up if you love the Well Met series!

3.5 Stars
I am a big fan of the Well Met series. There is something so magical about the renaissance faire world Jen DeLuca has created. I was super excited to read Well Traveled. Unfortunately, I had some mixed feelings about it in the end. I'm going to start out with the things that kept me from loving this book and end with the good stuff.

The stuff that kept me from giving this one 5 stars:

* Some of the magic of the Willow Creek Faire setting was missing. It was fun to hear about other faires, but those woods were part of the first books magic.
* I wasn't so sure of Dex because of his ladies' man persona prior to this book. His switch to misunderstood felt a little awkward knowing some of his history. Not that I didn't love the switch. 
* The biggest thing was the first half of the book. To be honest, I got bored. It was all about Lulu and her finding herself. There wasn't enough Dex in the first half to feel like a romance novel. Lulu thought he was hot, but I didn't necessarily feel their chemistry. Maybe there needed to be more interactions between them or something. I don't know. 


The 5 star material:

* Jen DeLuca's writing.
* I loved the way this book started out with Lulu and her phone.
* Lula was a strong, independent woman. 
* Lulu and Mitch's relationship as cousins.
* Seeing Stacey and Daniel and all of the band while they did their things.
* I loved all of the fortune teller stuff.
* The last half of the book after the romance started.
* How smart and caring Dex was when it came to his family and friends.
* Lulu and Dex together were sweet and had great chemistry once they really interacted.
* The ending was adorable.

If the first half of the book would have been more like the second half, I think I would have fallen in love with this book. It was good, but I needed less set up and more togetherness. I do think other readers (maybe those who are more likely to read women's fiction) might enjoy this one more than I did.

And….. this series has yet another winner! Great writing, great arc, and a fantastic ending.

I honestly didn’t know how this book was going to end and that’s pretty rare for me (especially for a romance). I didn’t know how or even if they were going to be able to make it work at one point! So that was awesome.

The only reason I didn’t give five stars was because of all the divination. As a Christian I don’t like fortune telling or tarot cards, etc. and there was in depth and also many reoccurring themes of that so it was hard to avoid (normally I could skip chapters etc but it was a central theme). But otherwise, loved it!

This series is like a giant fluffy robe that makes you feel so warm and comfy. I love the Ren Faire background and I enjoyed Lulu and Dex. The romance was great, but I also enjoyed Lulu's character development. She was a delight to read!

Not my favorite of the ren faire series but still enjoyed Jen's book! This series is so much fun and I highly recommend for anyone who reads contemporary romance.

I'm such a fan of these Ren Faire romances! By the fourth book, I'm absolutely delighted by how lived in this world feels. I really felt a sense of familiarity with the setting and with the characters that made me feel like I could just sink into this story. I wouldn't say that Dex and LuLu are my favorite couple of all four (I think that Emily and Simon are always going to have my heart of hearts), but I thought LuLu was such a great character and her emotional arc was so satisfying. And I actually loved their third act break up because it was less dependent on angry miscommunication and more of "we're at an impasse and that's really sad" that felt realistic but less seen in romance novels. I'm not ready to say goodbye to this series, I sincerely hope that Jen DeLuca has more up her sleeve for this world, I'd be on board no matter where the Ren Faire goes next.

I have enjoyed all of this series and Well Traveled is another good addition. An overworked attorney finds herself in a town hosting a Renaissance Faire and she decides to spend the afternoon giving herself a break. After being interrupted by constant calls from her boss asking why she isn't working, she throws her phone into a washtub and ends up jobless and traveling with the Faire, adopted by a group called The Dueling Kilts. Of course, one of the "Kilts" is a hunky single guy and romance ensues. This is a fun, highly readable story with great characters and wonderful descriptions of life within a Renaissance Faire.

I absolutely loved Well Traveled. I’ve read Well Met more times than I can count and didn’t think any other book in this series could compare. This one definitely did. I adored Lulu and Dex. Getting to see characters from the other books made me so happy. Another great book by Jen Deluca!

Another solid offering from Jen DeLuca! Louise Malone has had it with bashing her head against the glass ceiling at her law firm. When she finally realizes she'll never make partner, she chucks it all to run away with the renaissance faire (with a little help from her favorite cousin Mitch and his friend Stacey). Unplugged from the outside world and with the chance to finally put some distance between herself and her family's expectations, Louise is finally able to decide what she really wants out of life- and who she wants in it.

This was a terrific read! I've enjoyed all of DeLuca's books in this series, but this was one of my favorites! I enjoyed the pace, the characters, and the relationship dynamic. I would recommend to fans of romantic comedies. Thank you for the ARC!

Thanks to @berkley and @netgalley I was able to return to the Ren Faire world in WELL TRAVELED (Well Met #4) (PUB 12.06)

This series is guaranteed to deliver a fun, entertaining romp. Once again I enjoyed the writing, characters, atmosphere, and themes. In this installment we get a true feel for the day-to-day life at the Faire as we walk the lane and glimpse behind the scenes. Lulu and Dex's story is a slower build with plenty of plot and depth. I enjoyed watching both their relationship and personal growth develop. It felt realistic and the payoff was worth it. Plus- the story features a crew of fortune tellers that have me "this close" to buying a deck of tarot cards.

For what it's worth- my favorites of the series remain 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘵 (#1) and Well Matched (#3). I was a bit underwhelmed by 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 (#2), and Well Traveled (#4) falls right in the middle. Also- in my opinion these can be read as stand alones.