Romance, comedy, contemporary; series, but stand alone read;
Chloe and Dylan's story in this New Orleans set romantic comedy series, is a fun, serious, sweet, and sassy romance. MJ always gets kudos from me for the insight her characters gain over the course of the novel, this is no different, although much of it happens for Dylan before the novel takes place. Love Dylan's determination to succeed with his food, his careful, sweet chase of Chloe, and his love for his dog! The food blog, reviews that Chloe does, is a perfect match for Dylan, the family meals, and of course the wedding!
One of my favorite novels MJ has written has an aspiring journalist/reporter slant, and I have to say, I loved her revisiting that premise here. The food blog/journalist part of Chloe's career, her family, a perfect backdrop, and of course the restaurant reviews and food.
Dylan's past, his present, and his future, slowly revealed over the course of the novel was another perfect character development and backstory. Loved hearing all the tidbits from Anneke's parents, from his looking back at his mistakes with women, and with Chloe in particular.
Chloe opening up and seeing him for his present person, the one he really wants to be and has grown into, was so gradual, sweet, and fun, and of course let up to fantastic kissing!
Loved hearing all the tidbits and morsels from Louisiana/New Orleans culture. I feel like I've been to the better parts of the city after reading this series.
Loved seeing the cameo's from characters in other novels in this series, all well written if you are looking for something fun, southern, and definitely sassy and a bit sweet at the same time!
My only wish was just a little more simmer, and sweetness at the end of this one. Nice epilogue though.
I hope Jerome gets a story too at some point! He is one character I'd like to see more too!
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review, my opinions are my own.