What if the perfect match is a perfect surprise?
Honor Holland has just been unceremoniously rejected by her lifelong crush. And now—a mere three weeks later—Mr. Perfect is engaged to her best friend. But resilient, reliable Honor is going to pick herself up, dust herself off and get back out there… or she would if dating in Manningsport, New York, population 715, wasn't easier said than done.
Charming, handsome British professor Tom Barlow just wants to do right by his unofficial stepson, Charlie, but his visa is about to expire. Now Tom must either get a green card or leave the States—and leave Charlie behind.
In a moment of impulsiveness, Honor agrees to help Tom with a marriage of convenience—and make her ex jealous in the process. But juggling a fiancé, hiding out from her former best friend and managing her job at the family vineyard isn't easy. And as sparks start to fly between Honor and Tom, they might discover that their pretend relationship is far too perfect to be anything but true love…
From Goodreads:
Does being nobody's fool mean that you're nobody's love?
Colleen O'Rourke is in love with love... just not when it comes to herself. Most nights, she can be found behind the bar at the Manningsport, New York, tavern she owns with her twin brother, doling out romantic advice to the lovelorn, mixing martinis and staying more or less happily single. See, ten years ago, Lucas Campbell, her first love, broke her heart... an experience Colleen doesn't want to have again, thanks. Since then, she's been happy with a fling here and there, some elite-level flirting and playing matchmaker to her friends.
But a family emergency has brought Lucas back to town, handsome as ever and still the only man who's ever been able to crack her defenses. Seems like maybe they've got some unfinished business waiting for them—but to find out, Colleen has to let her guard down, or risk losing a second chance with the only man she's ever loved.
From Goodreads:
Emmaline Neal needs a date. Just a date—someone to help her get through her ex-fiancé's wedding without losing her mind. But pickings are slim in Manningsport, New York, population 715. In fact, there's really only one option: local heartthrob Jack Holland. Everyone loves Jack, and he won't get the wrong idea…. After all, Jack Holland would never actually be interested in a woman like Em. Especially not with his beautiful ex-wife creeping around, angling to reunite ever since he rescued a group of teens and became a local hero.
But when the wedding festivities take an unexpectedly passionate turn, Em figures it was just one crazy night. Jack is too gorgeous, too popular, to ever end up with her. So why is she the one he can talk to about his deep, dark feelings? If Em is going to get her dream man, she'll have to start by believing in him…
From Goodreads:
Before you get down on bended knee…
…you should be pretty darn sure the answer will be yes. For ten years, Connor O'Rourke has been waiting for Jessica Dunn to take their on-again, off-again relationship public, and he thinks the time has come. His restaurant is thriving, she's got her dream job at Blue Heron Vineyard—it's the perfect time to get married.
When he pops the question, however, her answer is a fond but firm no. If it ain't broke, why fix it? Jess has her hands full with her younger brother, who's now living with her full-time, and a great career after years of waitressing. What she and Connor have is perfect: friends with an excellent benefits package. Besides, with her difficult past (and reputation), she's positive married life isn't for her.
But this time, Connor says it's all or nothing. If she doesn't want to marry him, he'll find someone who does. Easier said than done, given that he's never loved anyone but her. And maybe Jessica isn't quite as sure as she thinks…
My Review:
Yeah, so it was absolutely amazing to read these books! I loved the first one, and then to read this books back to back was just an incredible experience, experiencing this story, flowing from one couple to the next, and just spending time with these characters!
Of course there were doggies in these books, on the spines and a part of these characters lives! I enjoyed them so much, and they were just so cute, and added so much to these books! Like when Honor almost died to save her dog!
I loved the relationships in these books! Both the romantic ones, and the ones between family, friends, and the community at large. This town has just over 700 people, and they're close knit, and that was a plus in my book!
Anything for You is basically the end of the series. A Goodreads question about continuing this series mentioned a novella, and the fact that this town is small, means that there isn't much opportunity for more books. Which means we have to be saying goodbye, besides hopefully the novella, but it was a good ride while it lasted!
Such a wonderful series, characters, writing, and yeah, I need to read more of Kristan Higgins books!
Author: Kristan Higgins
Series: Blue Heron #2, 3, 4, 5
Read: May 26th, 27th, 27th, 27th, 2016
Source: NetGalley, Own
Reason Why: I've enjoyed her books, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2016 Books!
Publisher: Harlequin HQN
Published: October 29th 2013, March 25th 2014, September 30th 2014, December 29th 2015
The Perfect Match:
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Waiting on You:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
In Your Dreams:
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| 5/5 Stars |
Anything for You:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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