LOVE OVERRULES THE LAWYER

Like I have mentioned in every review I can not get enough of Cat's Paw Cove. This is the first story however that does not take place in the main town but out on Guinevere Island at the Moon Mist Manor. I enjoyed getting to know Rachel Saunders and Javier Consuelos and their second chance at romance. As teenagers they were best friends until one night they crossed over to lovers. Javier broke Rachel's heart and it sent her down the wrong path of picking the wrong men. I loved how Rachel is a normal person without any abilities but drinking a potion made on the island gives her the abilities to talk with her feline adviser, Ameerah who has always helped point Rachel in the right direction. This book was sweet and filled with just enough romance and antics to make me want to get my hands on the next one.

Thank you to netgalley and CPC Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Love Overrules the Lawyer is a sweet second chance romance. This is a sweet if angsty tale of two hearts meant to be together, a man doing what he thought was best for her (without discussing it with her), a forgiving woman and the magic of Cat's Paw Cove. Javi is smooth and sexy if a little too high handed. Rachel has grown up and is an amazing attorney but that confidence doesn’t follow into her personal life. This is a story of growth, forgiveness and new starts.

I was excited to find another Cat’s Paw Cove book! It always makes for a fun weekend full of adventure and romance. This installation is a second chance romance with a paranormal setting. Faithful readers will recognize old friends and welcome new ones. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Good second chance story that takes place in the magical world of Cat's Paw Cove and Guinevere Island. When Rachel and Javier were teenagers they were best friends, until Rachel confessed her love for him. Javier panicked and ran. He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks and felt she would be better off without him dragging her down. Javier leaving without a word broke Rachel's heart. For the next fifteen years, her track record in relationships was awful, with the most recent one being the last straw. She left her job in Atlanta and went home to Savannah, where she was offered a dream job. The only problem was that it would force her to see Javier almost every day. Torn over what to do, Rachel fled to Moon Mist Manor to reconnect with her magical feline advisor, and get some much-needed advice. She didn't expect Javier to follow her.

Javier regretted breaking Rachel's heart, but still thinks he did the right thing. He's never lost the feelings he had for her, and seeing her again stirs them up. He's no longer the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Instead, he is a renowned chef, cooking for the rich and famous and giving back to his community. When Javier's mother tasks him with convincing Rachel to take the job, he knows it's also his chance to make amends. So off he goes to Guinevere Island.

I liked the rekindling of the relationship between Javier and Rachel. She was not expecting him to show up at her hideout and was less than pleased that he would have to stay with her in her villa. Having him so close stirs up feelings she thought she buried long ago. Javier is determined to make amends and goes all out to win her over. Things get complicated when mischievous Pukwudgies threaten to take over the island and one of them attaches itself to Rachel. Javier is unaware of the magical side of the island and it takes some drastic measures to get him to see the truth. I liked seeing them get to know each other again as adults as they worked together to protect the island. But even after that problem is solved, Rachel's emotions are still all over the place. It takes a stern talking to from a fairy to open Rachel's eyes and reinvigorate her confidence. For Javier, it was a kick in the seat by a cat that opened his eyes. I loved his big moment at the end. It was sweet and romantic and bodes well for their future.

I also enjoyed the family and friends who made various appearances in the book. Family support for both Rachel and Javier is an important part of who they are, as knowing they have that security net gives them a little extra confidence. I also loved the scene with Jordyn and the kitties which showed another side of Rachel and gave Javier a little more insight into her. I loved the scene at the end when the whole family showed up on the island.