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Love in Sun City #1
She Likes It, Hey Micah
Micah Taylor is an eternal optimist, but with every first date that fails, her faith in true love weakens. When offered the chance to help reopen the lodge where her parents were married, Micah is determined to prove her worth and show her boss that she has what it takes to be a great event planner. But the grumpy assistant to the client, Fischer, sees her as a distraction from his own goals of taking over his boss's company, and he seems to be in her way at every turn.
Despite his reservations, Fischer's heart latches onto Micah the moment he sees her. As they work together, Fischer begins to realize that Micah could be the one thing he needs, but she deserves better than a broken man incapable of love.
But the more time he spends with Micah, the more he knows there's no going back. He just has to hope he can become the man she has been dreaming of before she decides it's time to move on to someone better.
Books in the Love in Sun City series are tied together and overlap but can be read in any order or as standalones. They contain minimal to no swearing and no explicit content.
Despite his reservations, Fischer's heart latches onto Micah the moment he sees her. As they work together, Fischer begins to realize that Micah could be the one thing he needs, but she deserves better than a broken man incapable of love.
But the more time he spends with Micah, the more he knows there's no going back. He just has to hope he can become the man she has been dreaming of before she decides it's time to move on to someone better.
Books in the Love in Sun City series are tied together and overlap but can be read in any order or as standalones. They contain minimal to no swearing and no explicit content.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2023
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October 16, 2023
So Much to Love!
So much to love here! Micah. Her positive energy, her happiness. She is unapologetically who she is and I loved her. Fischer is her opposite, all grumpy and confused but it was fun to watch his transformation. I waited forever for that first kiss but loved that there was no third act break up. I'm excited to read the next book in this series!!
So much to love here! Micah. Her positive energy, her happiness. She is unapologetically who she is and I loved her. Fischer is her opposite, all grumpy and confused but it was fun to watch his transformation. I waited forever for that first kiss but loved that there was no third act break up. I'm excited to read the next book in this series!!
August 24, 2023
I’ve been dying for the Briggs’ siblings stories for months, and y’all, Dana absolutely delivered! 😍 (Also their group chat messages had me rolling! 🤣)
Micah and Fischer were the cutest. I love their relationship, their growth, and of course their interactions with the rest of the Micah’s siblings. What you’ll find:
🌻 Workplace romance
🌻 Age gap (7 years)
🌻 Grumpy x sunshine
🌻 Opposites attract
🌻 Autumn vibes
🌻 Plenty of laughter & heart
🌻 Kit Morgan
I have to mention that Chad & Micah’s relationship is the sweetest! 🥺 Protective sweet big brothers get me every time. And Chad talking her down from a panic attack while Fischer held her? I was a complete & total puddle.
And I’m so happy that Dana promised we get Kale’s story (Fischer’s roommate)!!
Series that follow siblings are one of my favourite things, and this is definitely a series you won’t want to miss!
Micah and Fischer were the cutest. I love their relationship, their growth, and of course their interactions with the rest of the Micah’s siblings. What you’ll find:
🌻 Workplace romance
🌻 Age gap (7 years)
🌻 Grumpy x sunshine
🌻 Opposites attract
🌻 Autumn vibes
🌻 Plenty of laughter & heart
🌻 Kit Morgan
I have to mention that Chad & Micah’s relationship is the sweetest! 🥺 Protective sweet big brothers get me every time. And Chad talking her down from a panic attack while Fischer held her? I was a complete & total puddle.
And I’m so happy that Dana promised we get Kale’s story (Fischer’s roommate)!!
Series that follow siblings are one of my favourite things, and this is definitely a series you won’t want to miss!
February 4, 2024
Super cute!
This was my first time reading anything by Ms. LeCheminant, I've been wanting to try her books for a long time now and this was a fun one to start with. I thought Micah and Fischer had a fun story, I liked how they help each other grow. They have a fun relationship. I'm a little burned out with the "grumpy sunshine" trope, but thought it was handled pretty well here. Fischer meets Micah at a really trying time of his life and it was nice seeing her bring light and happiness back into his life. The overall story was good, kept me interesting, had some nice moments throughout and was an enjoyable story. I look forward to reading more!
Content Rated PG
Clean romance, kissing. No language or violence
This was my first time reading anything by Ms. LeCheminant, I've been wanting to try her books for a long time now and this was a fun one to start with. I thought Micah and Fischer had a fun story, I liked how they help each other grow. They have a fun relationship. I'm a little burned out with the "grumpy sunshine" trope, but thought it was handled pretty well here. Fischer meets Micah at a really trying time of his life and it was nice seeing her bring light and happiness back into his life. The overall story was good, kept me interesting, had some nice moments throughout and was an enjoyable story. I look forward to reading more!
Content Rated PG
Clean romance, kissing. No language or violence
August 8, 2023
Oh my goodness, you guys, I just adore Micah and I absolutely adore Fischer with her. In Micah’s own words, “It’s a workplace romance with an age gap thrown in there. Opposites attract.” Oh, and she doesn’t forget about the bit of forced proximity either. 😉
Things I Loved:
-Their meet cute 😂
-Debbie
-Question game
-Kale
-Briggs sibs texts
-“Her lips twist into a playful half smile. ‘I thought being optimistic was my thing,’ she says quietly. ‘Yeah, well, you seemed like you needed help this morning.’”
-“Idiot, thy name is Fischer.”
-“‘Does that bother you?’ I ask. He shakes his head. ‘You never bother me.’ ‘Well, that I can’t believe. I bother everyone.’ ‘Micah.’ His long fingers wrap around my wrist, holding my hand close to his face. ‘You don’t bother the people who matter. Trust me.’”
-Cute like a skunk 🦨
-“I hope next week never comes because I’m not sure I’ll ever be ready to say goodbye to Micah and her sunshine.”
-Kit!
-Almost kisses, ahhh the almost kisses!
-“I’ve never had room in my life for things like sitcoms and love stories, and I forget that not everyone has lived a life as cold as mine. I don’t know what to do with warmth on those rare occasions that I find it.”
-Goodbye hug 🤍
-“‘You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.’ He leans in. ‘So. Much. Distraction.’”
-Winning So I Can Go Home 😂
-THE ENTIRE ENDING. Oh my swoon.
I love how this grumpy/sunshine pair slowly peel back each other’s layers and help each other grow. This was such a fun story, but also such a beautiful picture of how a relationship should work—supporting each other, making each other better, not changing the other person, but showing how love and trust allows us to tear down our walls and become the best version of ourselves.
I cannot wait for ALL the Briggs sibs’ books, because we get a little taste of what is going on in all of their lives through this story and I am here for every single one! This book can be read as a standalone, and a cool thing about this series is that they will also be able to be read in any order, because all of their stories are unfolding at the same time. I am so excited to see what is happening behind the scenes for Houston, Chad, and Brooklyn!
Trigger Warning: Long ago loss of a parent for one character, loss of a business/life ruined by betrayal situation for the other. The book maintains a light feel while adding depth with these situations.
Things I Loved:
-Their meet cute 😂
-Debbie
-Question game
-Kale
-Briggs sibs texts
-“Her lips twist into a playful half smile. ‘I thought being optimistic was my thing,’ she says quietly. ‘Yeah, well, you seemed like you needed help this morning.’”
-“Idiot, thy name is Fischer.”
-“‘Does that bother you?’ I ask. He shakes his head. ‘You never bother me.’ ‘Well, that I can’t believe. I bother everyone.’ ‘Micah.’ His long fingers wrap around my wrist, holding my hand close to his face. ‘You don’t bother the people who matter. Trust me.’”
-Cute like a skunk 🦨
-“I hope next week never comes because I’m not sure I’ll ever be ready to say goodbye to Micah and her sunshine.”
-Kit!
-Almost kisses, ahhh the almost kisses!
-“I’ve never had room in my life for things like sitcoms and love stories, and I forget that not everyone has lived a life as cold as mine. I don’t know what to do with warmth on those rare occasions that I find it.”
-Goodbye hug 🤍
-“‘You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.’ He leans in. ‘So. Much. Distraction.’”
-Winning So I Can Go Home 😂
-THE ENTIRE ENDING. Oh my swoon.
I love how this grumpy/sunshine pair slowly peel back each other’s layers and help each other grow. This was such a fun story, but also such a beautiful picture of how a relationship should work—supporting each other, making each other better, not changing the other person, but showing how love and trust allows us to tear down our walls and become the best version of ourselves.
I cannot wait for ALL the Briggs sibs’ books, because we get a little taste of what is going on in all of their lives through this story and I am here for every single one! This book can be read as a standalone, and a cool thing about this series is that they will also be able to be read in any order, because all of their stories are unfolding at the same time. I am so excited to see what is happening behind the scenes for Houston, Chad, and Brooklyn!
Trigger Warning: Long ago loss of a parent for one character, loss of a business/life ruined by betrayal situation for the other. The book maintains a light feel while adding depth with these situations.
October 25, 2023
“Dating isn’t Build-a-Bear, and you can’t just invent your perfect man. He’s not going to exist.”
Dana LeCheminant does such a perfect job with this opposites attract, co-workers story. They are both very much underappreciated in their jobs and the chemistry is palpable when they are forced to work together.
Micah is pure sunshine, all warm and beautiful. Her happy and positive personality is no match for the cloudy grump of a man–Fischer. I love how hard she works for a smile and how well they complement each other. The questions and would you rather games were so sweet and were the perfect way for them to get to know each other better. I couldn’t get enough of the quips, teasing, and swoon.
Things to love:
🌻secrets
🌻age gap
🌻grumpy/sunshine
🌻big, wonderful, full-of-love family
🌻snowstorm
🌻witty, and oh-so-fun banter
🌻forced proximity
I can’t wait to read this whole Briggs series, as they take place simultaneously and there are hints galore about all the siblings.
QOTD: are you the grump or the sunshine in your relationship or in a friendship?
Content: mild romance
Dana LeCheminant does such a perfect job with this opposites attract, co-workers story. They are both very much underappreciated in their jobs and the chemistry is palpable when they are forced to work together.
Micah is pure sunshine, all warm and beautiful. Her happy and positive personality is no match for the cloudy grump of a man–Fischer. I love how hard she works for a smile and how well they complement each other. The questions and would you rather games were so sweet and were the perfect way for them to get to know each other better. I couldn’t get enough of the quips, teasing, and swoon.
Things to love:
🌻secrets
🌻age gap
🌻grumpy/sunshine
🌻big, wonderful, full-of-love family
🌻snowstorm
🌻witty, and oh-so-fun banter
🌻forced proximity
I can’t wait to read this whole Briggs series, as they take place simultaneously and there are hints galore about all the siblings.
QOTD: are you the grump or the sunshine in your relationship or in a friendship?
Content: mild romance
October 18, 2023
Fischer and Micah are opposites but when they are forced to work together, sparks fly!!!
This series has me hooked! I'm patiently waiting for the next book so I can devour it and then patiently wait for the next book and repeat cycle!!! Hahaha!
I loved Micah's sunshiney character. Even though she has her moments of struggles and sadness and hard, I loved her positive attitude in trying to keep moving forward and finding a way to fix and help. She's smart and spunky and truly a ray of sunshine! Just what Fischer wants in his life right? Nope! *giggles*
Poor Fischer isn't going to know what hit him when they meet. But I loved watching how it helped him. He's had a pretty big setback that he's still struggling with and carrying all the guilt from. He's holding himself back because he feels like he can't move forward and be happy after what happened. But I loved how his roommate Kale and Micah are able to (separately) help him and show him that joy is a good thing!
Fischer is such a gentleman! Read it and find out how!
I loved how the author introduced Micah's siblings into the story. And I'm very much looking forward to reading all of their stories! The teasers about said siblings are great! One of the siblings I've read his book in a previous series and loved it! Now for the other siblings! Counting down the days!!!
Content: Clean. Some kisses but nothing further. A couple secondary characters drink alcohol and become intoxicated.
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Happy Reading!!!
This series has me hooked! I'm patiently waiting for the next book so I can devour it and then patiently wait for the next book and repeat cycle!!! Hahaha!
I loved Micah's sunshiney character. Even though she has her moments of struggles and sadness and hard, I loved her positive attitude in trying to keep moving forward and finding a way to fix and help. She's smart and spunky and truly a ray of sunshine! Just what Fischer wants in his life right? Nope! *giggles*
Poor Fischer isn't going to know what hit him when they meet. But I loved watching how it helped him. He's had a pretty big setback that he's still struggling with and carrying all the guilt from. He's holding himself back because he feels like he can't move forward and be happy after what happened. But I loved how his roommate Kale and Micah are able to (separately) help him and show him that joy is a good thing!
Fischer is such a gentleman! Read it and find out how!
I loved how the author introduced Micah's siblings into the story. And I'm very much looking forward to reading all of their stories! The teasers about said siblings are great! One of the siblings I've read his book in a previous series and loved it! Now for the other siblings! Counting down the days!!!
Content: Clean. Some kisses but nothing further. A couple secondary characters drink alcohol and become intoxicated.
My own personal copy.
Happy Reading!!!
August 30, 2023
He’s Grumpy, She’s Not.
The only thing I would change about this book is the title. I had to Google it to get the reference, but I digress.
I loved Micah! She is a ray of sunshine. Fischer was a great guy. He works hard trying to redeem himself, trusts Micah, which shows good judgement, and is the sweetest curmudgeon. This book is funny, sweet, and has me begging for the rest of the series!
The only thing I would change about this book is the title. I had to Google it to get the reference, but I digress.
I loved Micah! She is a ray of sunshine. Fischer was a great guy. He works hard trying to redeem himself, trusts Micah, which shows good judgement, and is the sweetest curmudgeon. This book is funny, sweet, and has me begging for the rest of the series!
September 5, 2023
I adored this rom-com by Dana. I was more than ready for another book by her and couldn’t put this one down! She is a master at her craft and this was utter perfection in every way.
I’m not always the biggest fan of the Grumpy/Sunshine trope but this one was done really well. Both Micah and Fischer are real and relatable. Fischer was the perfect grump. I love that he wasn’t just grumpy for grumps sake, but rather has closed himself off and was afraid to feel happiness because of some things that had happened in his past. It added so much depth to the story and his character. Micah was just the Ray of sunshine he needed, always looking for the bright side of things. She showed him an example of positivity and through her kindness helped him open up and shed some of his layers. I love how she said we never know how many days we have so she tries to live her life happy every day. The moment where Fischer decides to stop holding himself back from having joy in his life was truly beautiful.
I also loved the snowed in scene. I enjoyed watching Micah take charge but we also get to see that she has some insecurities deep down. It was was so great to see Fischer and Micah grow closer. I love how they supported each other and help make each other better.
There were so many fun moments to love; from the would you rather questions, to Brigg sibling trivia night, to Fischer’s visit to his parents, and to Micah’s dates and collection of flowers, oh and that almost kiss.
The First kiss between Micah and Fischer was also incredible. We had to wait for it but there was so much fantastic tension building up to it.
I didn’t want to get to the end of the book! This is so well written and full of lighthearted fun!
Now I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. We got glimpses of the other 4 Brigg siblings and their stories that are coming. Just enough to get excited but not give anything away and I am here for all of it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I’m not always the biggest fan of the Grumpy/Sunshine trope but this one was done really well. Both Micah and Fischer are real and relatable. Fischer was the perfect grump. I love that he wasn’t just grumpy for grumps sake, but rather has closed himself off and was afraid to feel happiness because of some things that had happened in his past. It added so much depth to the story and his character. Micah was just the Ray of sunshine he needed, always looking for the bright side of things. She showed him an example of positivity and through her kindness helped him open up and shed some of his layers. I love how she said we never know how many days we have so she tries to live her life happy every day. The moment where Fischer decides to stop holding himself back from having joy in his life was truly beautiful.
I also loved the snowed in scene. I enjoyed watching Micah take charge but we also get to see that she has some insecurities deep down. It was was so great to see Fischer and Micah grow closer. I love how they supported each other and help make each other better.
There were so many fun moments to love; from the would you rather questions, to Brigg sibling trivia night, to Fischer’s visit to his parents, and to Micah’s dates and collection of flowers, oh and that almost kiss.
The First kiss between Micah and Fischer was also incredible. We had to wait for it but there was so much fantastic tension building up to it.
I didn’t want to get to the end of the book! This is so well written and full of lighthearted fun!
Now I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. We got glimpses of the other 4 Brigg siblings and their stories that are coming. Just enough to get excited but not give anything away and I am here for all of it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 29, 2023
Did you know that there was a fantastic Grumpy-Sunshine story that you need in your life that released 5 days ago?? Have you gotten your copy yet….because you absolutely CANNOT MISS IT!! I had the extreme honor to Beta read this story and be part of the team that helped launch it into the world and I just loved it. Dana’s gift for writing stories with heart, wit and incredible depth is one she shares happily with us and I hope she brings us many more. Micah and Fischer are polar opposites in nearly every way but what should keep them apart draws them close together. I loved watching them find their confidence, both in their work abilities and love. Their journey to love is not without potholes and detours but when it finally gets on the right path, it’s beautiful to behold. Do yourself the best favor and invest in a copy for yourself and anyone you know who enjoys these stories. No one will be disappointed with this book, it’s just that wonderful.
I received a complimentary ARC of this story from the author via BookFunnel. I am not required by anyone to write a positive review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.
I received a complimentary ARC of this story from the author via BookFunnel. I am not required by anyone to write a positive review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.
November 7, 2023
What a fun grumpy/sunshine romance!! Micah is sunshine personified, looking for love while Fischer struck me as the ultimate realist! He's been through a devastating setback in his career and because of that he has trust issues. There's no way Fischer is prepared for Micah--her bubbly personality, her ideas and the way she can always looks on the bright side. Behind Micah's sunny disposition is someone who has struggles like we all do.
I loved all the witty banter between Micah and Fischer. One of my favorite parts was the snowstorm that put more forced proximity in their story. I also loved when they played "would you rather" and trivia night with the other Briggs siblings and their significant others sounded like so much fun!!
I'm really looking forward to reading about the other Briggs sibs.
I loved all the witty banter between Micah and Fischer. One of my favorite parts was the snowstorm that put more forced proximity in their story. I also loved when they played "would you rather" and trivia night with the other Briggs siblings and their significant others sounded like so much fun!!
I'm really looking forward to reading about the other Briggs sibs.
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November 26, 2023I like it, hey Micah!
So cute. I loved Fischer and Micah. They’re such lovable characters, and I adore the way they interact with each other. Their romance is sweet and fun, and I can’t wait to dig into her siblings’ stories. My only nitpick is the location. As a New Mexico native, there wasn’t anything specifically about the fictional “Sun City” that felt like NM. No culture, no local flavor. And we have a lot of that here, so it was really noticeable for me. Could’ve been set literally anywhere in the US, so it was a major miss for me. But the story and characters are so great, I’m going to change it to Nevada in my mind as I read the rest of the books. Lol!
So cute. I loved Fischer and Micah. They’re such lovable characters, and I adore the way they interact with each other. Their romance is sweet and fun, and I can’t wait to dig into her siblings’ stories. My only nitpick is the location. As a New Mexico native, there wasn’t anything specifically about the fictional “Sun City” that felt like NM. No culture, no local flavor. And we have a lot of that here, so it was really noticeable for me. Could’ve been set literally anywhere in the US, so it was a major miss for me. But the story and characters are so great, I’m going to change it to Nevada in my mind as I read the rest of the books. Lol!
November 6, 2023
What you'll find inside:
*Office romance*
*Grumpy sunshine*
*Opposites*
*Forced proximity*
*Age gap: 7 years*
What I liked:
*"Tough cookie, Fischer Price."
*“One of these days I’m going to get you to smile, Fischer.” ..." You’re going to have to try a lot harder than that,” he mutters. Oh, he has no idea what’s coming.
*"seriously delightful forearms.”"
*"Friends don’t think about kissing the other person’s lipstick off"
*"This guy has no romantic interest in me but somehow manages to be a hundred times more romantic than any of the guys who claim to be interested in me."
*"you’re as close to perfect as they come.”“That’s concerning. I thought humanity was better than that.”
*"But the absence of sadness isn’t the same as happiness."
*“You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.” He leans in. “So. Much. Distraction.”
*Office romance*
*Grumpy sunshine*
*Opposites*
*Forced proximity*
*Age gap: 7 years*
What I liked:
*"Tough cookie, Fischer Price."
*“One of these days I’m going to get you to smile, Fischer.” ..." You’re going to have to try a lot harder than that,” he mutters. Oh, he has no idea what’s coming.
*"seriously delightful forearms.”"
*"Friends don’t think about kissing the other person’s lipstick off"
*"This guy has no romantic interest in me but somehow manages to be a hundred times more romantic than any of the guys who claim to be interested in me."
*"you’re as close to perfect as they come.”“That’s concerning. I thought humanity was better than that.”
*"But the absence of sadness isn’t the same as happiness."
*“You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.” He leans in. “So. Much. Distraction.”
February 27, 2026
Enjoyed Micah and Fischer’s slow burn grumpy/sunshine romance. Although I wish a few things had been handled differently.
May 25, 2025
I loved this book! This is a new author to me and will now be on my must read list. The prequel was what introduced me and pulled me right in. The books are well written, the characters are well developed and the kisses are swoon worthy! I can’t wait to read about the rest of the Briggs siblings.
February 18, 2024
I finally got around to reading Micah's story. And I LOVED every bit of it!
Micah is trying to do her best as an assistant to an event planner. But, despite her great ideas, she's very overlooked. I loved that she was always happy though. And she was always asking would you rather questions. Some of them made me snort laugh. And I loved the way Micah saw Fischer.
Fischer works as an assistant to a developer. He and Micah end up kind of working together because neither of their bosses see them as worth much. Even though they are the only two who seriously work on things. I loved the way Micah was able to help Fischer see that he is worth something through this book. And that he is able to move on in his life because of it.
Of course we get to see the rest of the Briggs sibs. And I LOVE that! I loved getting to see this entire story through each of their eyes. It was amazing!
Micah is trying to do her best as an assistant to an event planner. But, despite her great ideas, she's very overlooked. I loved that she was always happy though. And she was always asking would you rather questions. Some of them made me snort laugh. And I loved the way Micah saw Fischer.
Fischer works as an assistant to a developer. He and Micah end up kind of working together because neither of their bosses see them as worth much. Even though they are the only two who seriously work on things. I loved the way Micah was able to help Fischer see that he is worth something through this book. And that he is able to move on in his life because of it.
Of course we get to see the rest of the Briggs sibs. And I LOVE that! I loved getting to see this entire story through each of their eyes. It was amazing!
June 6, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Micah’s dating history was so weird to me. How is it possible that everywhere she goes she gets asked out like that? In Trump’s America? In THIS economy???
I think it could have been toned down *a bit.* This woman basically was eating for free, lol.
This is the only book in the series where I didn’t feel like the timeline was preposterous. Fischer and Micah felt like they genuinely grew to see each other and deeply care in response. I believed their love, and I enjoyed being a part of their story.
I also thought Fischer’s self-loathing and guilt was portrayed really well. I felt like I was sifting through his inner grime right along with him.
I was sad when the book ended! Definitely the best couple of the series!
Micah’s dating history was so weird to me. How is it possible that everywhere she goes she gets asked out like that? In Trump’s America? In THIS economy???
I think it could have been toned down *a bit.* This woman basically was eating for free, lol.
This is the only book in the series where I didn’t feel like the timeline was preposterous. Fischer and Micah felt like they genuinely grew to see each other and deeply care in response. I believed their love, and I enjoyed being a part of their story.
I also thought Fischer’s self-loathing and guilt was portrayed really well. I felt like I was sifting through his inner grime right along with him.
I was sad when the book ended! Definitely the best couple of the series!
August 10, 2023
I love Dana's stories but this series is shaping up to be my favorite so far! There is so much to love about Micah and Fisher!! I hope you enjoy this sweet romance as much as I did!!!
I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.
I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.
January 27, 2024
This was cute, but that’s about the nicest thing I can say about it. It just got a little repetitive and predictable for me and i need a little more depth in the characters. Didn’t hate it, but will pass on the others - just not for me!
January 14, 2024
Super cute romcom. Fisher and Micah are perfect for each other and the story is a fun one with all sorts of chemistry between these two complete opposites.
April 22, 2024
I loved this book! It was a low stress and very enjoyable read. I loved both Micah and Fischer as main characters. It was a grumpy/sunshine trope but I feel like it was more than that. I think a better description is pessimistic/optimistic trope. Just like Fischer, I too learned a lot from Micah and her optimism. I loved reading Micah and Fischer developing relationship. This book shows how an introvert can compliment and extrovert too. They bring balance to eachother! It was unique how there was other story lines going on with the other Brigg kids but we only get glimpses of them! It makes me want to read their books. I got many fantastic “would you rather” question ideas too. I liked this authors writing style and am excited to read more.
SPOILERS and book notes:
Just from this description I can picture this man perfectly: “They’re practically black, and combined with his dark brown hair and pale skin, he’s quite striking. Like, in a dark and broody handsome morally gray hero kind of way.” And I totally relate to Micah: “I take a deep breath, putting as much enthusiasm into my smile as I can without looking downright crazy. It’s a delicate balance.” It the “I hate to be touched by anyone but you” trope!! Hehe love that. Also he is all grump and pessimism and she is all sunshine and optimism! Both they both are assistants to Idiot bosses. He is fighting his attractions to her. There is a 7 year age gap. He is FIGHTING his attraction. And he has a secret sketchy past he keeps alluding to! Micah had a butt ton of flowers on her desk from different guys but none of them have guessed her favorite. “She grins. “I hope you’re an early bird, because I am.” I groan as I follow Grant into the elevator. And yet, for the next thirteen hours before I finally go to bed, I hope every text that comes in is another one from Micah. That’s going to be a problem.” Micah is my kind of girl. Early riser, lots of texts and lots of exclamation points and emojis hahah. I like fishers roommate Kale. A hipster who does yoga. Micah’s whole goal is to get Fischer to smile! Micah’s questions are on point. So entertaining and funny! Fischer is like Ben Wyatt from Parks and Rec! The would you rather questions are so clever. I should use this book as a reference to ones to ask in the car on road trips! They are Leslie knopp and Ben Wyatt!!! I love the scene when he pulls over on their roadtrip to make sure she knows she isn’t just shallow happiness and sunshine. And then she tackle hugs him into his lap. ““A quokka. They live on some Australian islands and don’t have any natural predators, so they look like the happiest animals in the world. They smile for pictures with people and stuff because they don’t have any natural fear of them.” Micah uses her would you rather questions to help Fischer out of his spirals. They make such a good team. I love the “ I hate everyone’s touch but yours” trope. ““You are beautiful.” Not ‘you look beautiful’ but ‘you are.’ That distinction fills me to the brim,” and this: ““You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.” He leans in. “So. Much. Distraction.”” Oh my heck I looooove the build up of these two kisses. How much torture it is! But good torture! And how sweet and simple they were. I love this: ““Does nothing rain on your parade?” he whispers, almost in awe. I grin. “I happen to like rain. Just like I happen to like you.”” I love the siblings!!! The author really makes you want to read the rest of her books bc I am sooooo curious about what happens at the Halloween night!! And I need to know more about kale. Fischer proposal is so stinking cute. Asking her would you rather questions.
SPOILERS and book notes:
Just from this description I can picture this man perfectly: “They’re practically black, and combined with his dark brown hair and pale skin, he’s quite striking. Like, in a dark and broody handsome morally gray hero kind of way.” And I totally relate to Micah: “I take a deep breath, putting as much enthusiasm into my smile as I can without looking downright crazy. It’s a delicate balance.” It the “I hate to be touched by anyone but you” trope!! Hehe love that. Also he is all grump and pessimism and she is all sunshine and optimism! Both they both are assistants to Idiot bosses. He is fighting his attractions to her. There is a 7 year age gap. He is FIGHTING his attraction. And he has a secret sketchy past he keeps alluding to! Micah had a butt ton of flowers on her desk from different guys but none of them have guessed her favorite. “She grins. “I hope you’re an early bird, because I am.” I groan as I follow Grant into the elevator. And yet, for the next thirteen hours before I finally go to bed, I hope every text that comes in is another one from Micah. That’s going to be a problem.” Micah is my kind of girl. Early riser, lots of texts and lots of exclamation points and emojis hahah. I like fishers roommate Kale. A hipster who does yoga. Micah’s whole goal is to get Fischer to smile! Micah’s questions are on point. So entertaining and funny! Fischer is like Ben Wyatt from Parks and Rec! The would you rather questions are so clever. I should use this book as a reference to ones to ask in the car on road trips! They are Leslie knopp and Ben Wyatt!!! I love the scene when he pulls over on their roadtrip to make sure she knows she isn’t just shallow happiness and sunshine. And then she tackle hugs him into his lap. ““A quokka. They live on some Australian islands and don’t have any natural predators, so they look like the happiest animals in the world. They smile for pictures with people and stuff because they don’t have any natural fear of them.” Micah uses her would you rather questions to help Fischer out of his spirals. They make such a good team. I love the “ I hate everyone’s touch but yours” trope. ““You are beautiful.” Not ‘you look beautiful’ but ‘you are.’ That distinction fills me to the brim,” and this: ““You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.” He leans in. “So. Much. Distraction.”” Oh my heck I looooove the build up of these two kisses. How much torture it is! But good torture! And how sweet and simple they were. I love this: ““Does nothing rain on your parade?” he whispers, almost in awe. I grin. “I happen to like rain. Just like I happen to like you.”” I love the siblings!!! The author really makes you want to read the rest of her books bc I am sooooo curious about what happens at the Halloween night!! And I need to know more about kale. Fischer proposal is so stinking cute. Asking her would you rather questions.
September 19, 2023
Reader’s Notes:
– this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone (though all the books overlap & share scenes so it’ll be fun to go between the books to see everyone else’s perspectives on the shared scenes!)
– this is told from Micah & Fischer’s points of view
– there is about a 7 year age gap between them
– Fischer has an aversion to physical touch (& unfortunately deals with multiple women showing their interest with physical touch – like a touch on his arm while speaking to him)
– Micah deals with missing her mother who passed away due to cancer when she was little (past event)
Review:
Oh my goodness, this book had me in stitches the whole way! I loved the funny moments and the deep heartfelt ones so so much in this book! I loved getting to find out more about who Micah is after having met her in Love in Disguise and seeing how she manages to keep herself as happy as she does. I loved getting to meet the grumpy to her sunshine, Fischer too! He was an awesome bundle of secrets that I loved getting little bits and pieces from as the story progressed and Fischer let his walls down around Micah. I loved that he wanted to figure Micah out with how different she was from other women he met & with how upbeat she was all the time. I loved both of their fun questions and conversations they had as they continued to seek out each other’s company. I also loved Fischer’s quirky roommate butting into his life at the oddest times and causing Fischer to really think about things. I can’t wait for the rest of the Briggs siblings’ stories to release!
Summary:
Micah longs for true love, but despite how full her date card gets each week she has yet to find a guy that makes it past the first date. None of the prospects take the time to find out more about her and most leave without even realizing they never set up another date, making her wonder if there really is someone out there for her. Though her dating life has hit a low, Micah hopes that her work life will finally get a facelift in the meantime. With the place her parents got married being reopened and her boss’s company being hired for the event, Micah is determined to make it the best reopening ever and prove to her boss that she can be more than a secretary. But when her ideas for the reopening have to go around what her boss and the client agree on, Micah finds herself having to convince her temporary coworker-in-crime & assistant to the client, Fischer, to help her make the right decisions to give this reopening the best chance of succeeding. Which is decidedly not what her boss and client are choosing.
Fischer is not a risk taker after he had made some bad decisions that spiraled out of his control. So when he has to work with the event planner’s secretary to make a reopening happen and she goes a little off the rails, Fischer is not thrilled. But he knows that Micah has a point in all of her decisions. Their bosses are definitely choosing horrible choices for this event and it’s not like they do the work and would realize there were changes made until it was too late to change things with how they delegate that work to the two of them. But it still makes Fischer’s skin crawl to work with Micah. He can’t understand how someone can just be so happy, especially with how her boss treats her. As Fischer digs deeper into who Micah is, he finds himself falling for the one person he can’t, because he isn’t capable of love and she deserves it all. But maybe he can learn to be the person she deserves…
– this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone (though all the books overlap & share scenes so it’ll be fun to go between the books to see everyone else’s perspectives on the shared scenes!)
– this is told from Micah & Fischer’s points of view
– there is about a 7 year age gap between them
– Fischer has an aversion to physical touch (& unfortunately deals with multiple women showing their interest with physical touch – like a touch on his arm while speaking to him)
– Micah deals with missing her mother who passed away due to cancer when she was little (past event)
Review:
Oh my goodness, this book had me in stitches the whole way! I loved the funny moments and the deep heartfelt ones so so much in this book! I loved getting to find out more about who Micah is after having met her in Love in Disguise and seeing how she manages to keep herself as happy as she does. I loved getting to meet the grumpy to her sunshine, Fischer too! He was an awesome bundle of secrets that I loved getting little bits and pieces from as the story progressed and Fischer let his walls down around Micah. I loved that he wanted to figure Micah out with how different she was from other women he met & with how upbeat she was all the time. I loved both of their fun questions and conversations they had as they continued to seek out each other’s company. I also loved Fischer’s quirky roommate butting into his life at the oddest times and causing Fischer to really think about things. I can’t wait for the rest of the Briggs siblings’ stories to release!
Summary:
Micah longs for true love, but despite how full her date card gets each week she has yet to find a guy that makes it past the first date. None of the prospects take the time to find out more about her and most leave without even realizing they never set up another date, making her wonder if there really is someone out there for her. Though her dating life has hit a low, Micah hopes that her work life will finally get a facelift in the meantime. With the place her parents got married being reopened and her boss’s company being hired for the event, Micah is determined to make it the best reopening ever and prove to her boss that she can be more than a secretary. But when her ideas for the reopening have to go around what her boss and the client agree on, Micah finds herself having to convince her temporary coworker-in-crime & assistant to the client, Fischer, to help her make the right decisions to give this reopening the best chance of succeeding. Which is decidedly not what her boss and client are choosing.
Fischer is not a risk taker after he had made some bad decisions that spiraled out of his control. So when he has to work with the event planner’s secretary to make a reopening happen and she goes a little off the rails, Fischer is not thrilled. But he knows that Micah has a point in all of her decisions. Their bosses are definitely choosing horrible choices for this event and it’s not like they do the work and would realize there were changes made until it was too late to change things with how they delegate that work to the two of them. But it still makes Fischer’s skin crawl to work with Micah. He can’t understand how someone can just be so happy, especially with how her boss treats her. As Fischer digs deeper into who Micah is, he finds himself falling for the one person he can’t, because he isn’t capable of love and she deserves it all. But maybe he can learn to be the person she deserves…
August 16, 2023
I loved this book! I was so excited to be able to return to the world of the Wonder Boys and now the Briggs siblings! Micah is the perfect character to introduce us to them. If you have read the Wonder Boys series, you will have met her and she is just as endearing in this book! She is an eternal optimist, but her faith in true love is weakening with every failed first date. The chance to help reopen the lodge where her parents were married is the opportunity to prove herself to her boss as a great event planner. But the grumpy assistant to the client, Fischer sees her as a distraction from his own goals and seems to be in her way at every turn. Despite his reservations, Fischer’s heart has latched onto Micah. As they work together, he sees that she could be what he needs, but she deserves more than a broken man. Will he be able to become who she dreams about before she moves on?
I love Miach! She is just full of sunshine, even though she feels so real. I felt for her, as she struggled to find her place, especially in comparison to her siblings. She was the baby of the family and felt the blessings and curse of it..I loved her determination both to make the best events she could and to do things for herself. She understood that her family was behind her, but did not let them over-run her. Family is one of my favorite things to read about and the Briggs siblings are so lovely. They look out for one another and are a part of each other’s lives. I loved watching her settle into herself in this book. She was finding her place in the world and how Fischer fit into it.
Oh Fischer! He was such a sweetheart under all the grumpy! From the start I felt for him and his struggles from the beginning. But it was so fun to watch him and Micah, she pushed him towards joy and peace in a way he didn't realize he could. I think Fischer grew the most in this story and it was so sweet to read.
There were so many little elements that made this book amazing! As previously said, Micah and Fischer are both engaging individually and so cute together. I love the family relationships and the side characters are all such great additions. Kale was hilarious and Lila and Grant were perfect for their roles!
Overall, I loved this book and am so excited to read the rest of the series! This is a sweet rom-com with only kissing!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.
I love Miach! She is just full of sunshine, even though she feels so real. I felt for her, as she struggled to find her place, especially in comparison to her siblings. She was the baby of the family and felt the blessings and curse of it..I loved her determination both to make the best events she could and to do things for herself. She understood that her family was behind her, but did not let them over-run her. Family is one of my favorite things to read about and the Briggs siblings are so lovely. They look out for one another and are a part of each other’s lives. I loved watching her settle into herself in this book. She was finding her place in the world and how Fischer fit into it.
Oh Fischer! He was such a sweetheart under all the grumpy! From the start I felt for him and his struggles from the beginning. But it was so fun to watch him and Micah, she pushed him towards joy and peace in a way he didn't realize he could. I think Fischer grew the most in this story and it was so sweet to read.
There were so many little elements that made this book amazing! As previously said, Micah and Fischer are both engaging individually and so cute together. I love the family relationships and the side characters are all such great additions. Kale was hilarious and Lila and Grant were perfect for their roles!
Overall, I loved this book and am so excited to read the rest of the series! This is a sweet rom-com with only kissing!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.
August 28, 2023
Dana LeCheminant has done it again! She’s created another amazing romcom series with characters I wish I knew in real life. If you’re looking for one of the absolute best grumpy/sunshine romcoms, this is it! You’ll fall in love with the adorably cute Micah who launches in to hugs and is a virtual ray of sunshine, and the grumpy, seriously attractive Fischer. It’s also an age gap, opposites attract, witty banter, must read, especially if you’re a fan of the Wonder Boys series.
From the first I was drawn in to Micah’s and Fischer’s story. They both work as underappreciated assistants to difficult bosses. When Micah has the opportunity to help launch the reopening of the lodge where her parents were married, she’s determined to give it her all and prove her worth, if she can work with the client’s grumpy assistant.
Fischer is extremely leery of getting involved with a coworker for good reason. Now working as an assistant rather than a CEO he often does the majority of work to make his boss look good without the credit. When he meets Micah he can’t resist the optimistic, cheerful, intelligent woman and realizes she’s in the same position he’s in. As they work together to try to pull off a miraculous reopening amid snowstorms and interfering, clueless bosses, their attraction is undeniable. But will Micah be able to get through Fischer’s hard shell or will she continue to look for Mr. Right?
Micah’s personality is infectious. She’s bubbly and sweet with a kind heart. I loved all her first dates, the flowers and her friendship with Kinley. Some of my favorite things were: the Would You Rather questions with Fischer, trivia night with the Briggs siblings, Parks and Rec references, the snowstorm, and the graveyard scene. I love the way she teases Fischer and tries to get under his skin.
Fisher is the perfect grump. I loved how he grew throughout the story. I loved his protectiveness of Micah and willingness to support her and encourage her talents. So many swoony moments as he discovers he can’t get enough of Micah. I loved his interactions with Kale and the Briggs siblings too.
It’s a fun, funny, sweet, romantic romcom with endearing characters you won’t be able to put down. Now I can’t wait for the next book. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author but also purchased a copy through Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
From the first I was drawn in to Micah’s and Fischer’s story. They both work as underappreciated assistants to difficult bosses. When Micah has the opportunity to help launch the reopening of the lodge where her parents were married, she’s determined to give it her all and prove her worth, if she can work with the client’s grumpy assistant.
Fischer is extremely leery of getting involved with a coworker for good reason. Now working as an assistant rather than a CEO he often does the majority of work to make his boss look good without the credit. When he meets Micah he can’t resist the optimistic, cheerful, intelligent woman and realizes she’s in the same position he’s in. As they work together to try to pull off a miraculous reopening amid snowstorms and interfering, clueless bosses, their attraction is undeniable. But will Micah be able to get through Fischer’s hard shell or will she continue to look for Mr. Right?
Micah’s personality is infectious. She’s bubbly and sweet with a kind heart. I loved all her first dates, the flowers and her friendship with Kinley. Some of my favorite things were: the Would You Rather questions with Fischer, trivia night with the Briggs siblings, Parks and Rec references, the snowstorm, and the graveyard scene. I love the way she teases Fischer and tries to get under his skin.
Fisher is the perfect grump. I loved how he grew throughout the story. I loved his protectiveness of Micah and willingness to support her and encourage her talents. So many swoony moments as he discovers he can’t get enough of Micah. I loved his interactions with Kale and the Briggs siblings too.
It’s a fun, funny, sweet, romantic romcom with endearing characters you won’t be able to put down. Now I can’t wait for the next book. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author but also purchased a copy through Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
August 30, 2023
Grumpy/Sunshine Perfection!!!
"It turns out no matter how much you want to impress a girl, an introvert still only has so much social battery to work with. And mine has basically run dry."
"...the look Fischer is giving me, like he's never seen anyone like me. Of course he hasn't; I'm awesomely unique. Uniquely awesome. But I do know that most people prefer me in small doses, and that's fine by me. If I can handle myself all the time, that just makes me way cooler than everyone else."
Read if you like:
* Grumpy/Sunshine
* Forced Proximity
* Opposites Attract
* Age Gap
* Workplace Romance
* Witty Banter
* Sapiosexuality (Attraction to Intelligence - had to add it since Micah lists it as one of her "tropes")
Calling all Wonder Boys fans, there is a new series to love! Dana LeCheminant always delivers characters that you want to be friends with in real life. Her books consistently leave me with a smile on my face and wanting more! This is the first book in her new series (Love in Sun City). It's a spin off of the Wonder Boys series, and there are cameos from that series. However, you do not need to read it to enjoy this one.
The four books in this series have overlapping timelines. We get a few sneak peeks into the other books in this first one, just enough to whet the appetite and leave us wanting the other three books ASAP.
I adore Fischer and Micah!!! Micah is sunshine personified and I love the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) ways that she brings (drags) Fischer out of his shell and proves to him that he can trust her. Fischer is the quintessential grump. I think Micah says it best when she answers Fischer's "If I was an animal, what would I be?" question. Her response: "A skunk. It's not an insult, skunks are adorable! I think you're exceptionally cute but you purposefully scare people away because you don't want them to know you are actually a softy."
Favorites:
* Kale (AKA Broccoli)
* "Would you rather?"
* Snowed In
* Briggs Sibs and Their Nicknames
* Fischer's Alias
* "Can I give you a hug goodbye?"
* Trivia Night
* Kale's Hacking
* Texts
* Favorite Flower Reveal
* The Final Would You Rather!!!
I loved this book and CAN NOT wait to read the rest of the Briggs Sibs stories!!!
Thank you to the author for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I actually loved this book so much that I bought a physical copy as soon as they were available.
"It turns out no matter how much you want to impress a girl, an introvert still only has so much social battery to work with. And mine has basically run dry."
"...the look Fischer is giving me, like he's never seen anyone like me. Of course he hasn't; I'm awesomely unique. Uniquely awesome. But I do know that most people prefer me in small doses, and that's fine by me. If I can handle myself all the time, that just makes me way cooler than everyone else."
Read if you like:
* Grumpy/Sunshine
* Forced Proximity
* Opposites Attract
* Age Gap
* Workplace Romance
* Witty Banter
* Sapiosexuality (Attraction to Intelligence - had to add it since Micah lists it as one of her "tropes")
Calling all Wonder Boys fans, there is a new series to love! Dana LeCheminant always delivers characters that you want to be friends with in real life. Her books consistently leave me with a smile on my face and wanting more! This is the first book in her new series (Love in Sun City). It's a spin off of the Wonder Boys series, and there are cameos from that series. However, you do not need to read it to enjoy this one.
The four books in this series have overlapping timelines. We get a few sneak peeks into the other books in this first one, just enough to whet the appetite and leave us wanting the other three books ASAP.
I adore Fischer and Micah!!! Micah is sunshine personified and I love the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) ways that she brings (drags) Fischer out of his shell and proves to him that he can trust her. Fischer is the quintessential grump. I think Micah says it best when she answers Fischer's "If I was an animal, what would I be?" question. Her response: "A skunk. It's not an insult, skunks are adorable! I think you're exceptionally cute but you purposefully scare people away because you don't want them to know you are actually a softy."
Favorites:
* Kale (AKA Broccoli)
* "Would you rather?"
* Snowed In
* Briggs Sibs and Their Nicknames
* Fischer's Alias
* "Can I give you a hug goodbye?"
* Trivia Night
* Kale's Hacking
* Texts
* Favorite Flower Reveal
* The Final Would You Rather!!!
I loved this book and CAN NOT wait to read the rest of the Briggs Sibs stories!!!
Thank you to the author for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I actually loved this book so much that I bought a physical copy as soon as they were available.
December 19, 2023
I DNFed this book 20% of the way in. Micah the female main character just got on my nerves so much. The author just had to make her go on so many dates. Probably to try and make her seem more wanted by the male main character.
At her desk at work she has three bouquets of flowers. When someone comments on them she said they were from dates but none of them got her favorite type of flower‼️
She said she never goes on third dates so she expects for a guy to not only but her flowers after the 1st or 2nd date she expects them to know her favorite flower. In all honesty if some one gave me flowers after the 1st or 2nd date I wouldn’t care if they got me my favorite flower it’s the thought that counts.
In the first chapter from her pov. There is a couple on a first date eating at a table close to them. The date doesn’t go very well but after the date. The guy asked Micah out. Admittedly I thought the guy was kinda sweet he said he saw her watching the date and that it was a bad date. They didn’t really have a lot in common.
After they go on a date she says she won’t go on another on with him because he is a preschool teacher and the entire time he just talked about his kids. I would honestly get annoyed at that too but that’s not what Micah said she said “he didn’t even ask were I worked so he could send flowers.”
Can we talk about how she is always touching someone or getting in their bubble and everyone just taking it. After meeting the male main character she just kept touching him. Like she kept grabbing his arm and hand.
I feel the author was trying way too hard to make her quirky. She goes on so many dates. She is always smiling (that’s not really bad alone but with all these other traits they give her it just makes her seem really annoying). She just gives me a bad taste in my mouth.
I really don’t have any feelings on the male main character. I read far enough to know that Micah just ruins the whole book but I don’t get far enough to have any feeling on him.
Micah just ruined the entire book. The author tried way to hard to make her quirky.
At her desk at work she has three bouquets of flowers. When someone comments on them she said they were from dates but none of them got her favorite type of flower‼️
She said she never goes on third dates so she expects for a guy to not only but her flowers after the 1st or 2nd date she expects them to know her favorite flower. In all honesty if some one gave me flowers after the 1st or 2nd date I wouldn’t care if they got me my favorite flower it’s the thought that counts.
In the first chapter from her pov. There is a couple on a first date eating at a table close to them. The date doesn’t go very well but after the date. The guy asked Micah out. Admittedly I thought the guy was kinda sweet he said he saw her watching the date and that it was a bad date. They didn’t really have a lot in common.
After they go on a date she says she won’t go on another on with him because he is a preschool teacher and the entire time he just talked about his kids. I would honestly get annoyed at that too but that’s not what Micah said she said “he didn’t even ask were I worked so he could send flowers.”
Can we talk about how she is always touching someone or getting in their bubble and everyone just taking it. After meeting the male main character she just kept touching him. Like she kept grabbing his arm and hand.
I feel the author was trying way too hard to make her quirky. She goes on so many dates. She is always smiling (that’s not really bad alone but with all these other traits they give her it just makes her seem really annoying). She just gives me a bad taste in my mouth.
I really don’t have any feelings on the male main character. I read far enough to know that Micah just ruins the whole book but I don’t get far enough to have any feeling on him.
Micah just ruined the entire book. The author tried way to hard to make her quirky.
December 18, 2023
Fischer and Micah
Workplace romance, age gap (7 years), forced proximity, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, he falls first
I like how mysterious and grumpy Fischer is, it’s enjoyable to learn more about him and watch him grow to better himself. I also like how Micah is the only person he is okay touching, it makes each one more special and valuable. .
Micah is a ball of sunshine. She needs to change some of her expectations, her opening up to different possibilities and really becoming the woman she’s meant to be.
I like Chad and the other siblings, it’s interesting that their stories are happening at the same time. I would like to know more about Kale.
I love the would you rather questions, and that epilogue is just amazing!
Favorite quotes:
“Nothing makes you rethink your life more than getting tackled by a nine-year-old with anger issues and a vendetta against cake.”
“”You’re breathing.” “People tend to do that when they want to stay alive.””
“This is the kind of look heroes give to the women they save. The kind of look villains give to their origin story lovers. The kind of look that pierces my very soul because it’s like I can feel every thought sinking into me.”
“”Kale, if I wasn’t stuck in the middle of a snowstorm right now, I would be strangling you.””
“”How am I supposed to know if I like him or if this is just a trope trying to push us together? It’s a workplace romance with an age gap thrown in there. Opposites attract. Sapiosexuality.””
“Does she think I’m cute? She does—cute like a skunk. What does that mean? I like to think I’m easy on the eyes, and experience has generally confirmed that. But how do I measure up against all of Micah’s prospects? Do I even rank amongst the other woodland creatures? I am definitely losing my mind if I’m suddenly jealous of a squirrel.”
“”You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.” He leans in. “So. Much. Distraction.””
Workplace romance, age gap (7 years), forced proximity, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, he falls first
I like how mysterious and grumpy Fischer is, it’s enjoyable to learn more about him and watch him grow to better himself. I also like how Micah is the only person he is okay touching, it makes each one more special and valuable. .
Micah is a ball of sunshine. She needs to change some of her expectations, her opening up to different possibilities and really becoming the woman she’s meant to be.
I like Chad and the other siblings, it’s interesting that their stories are happening at the same time. I would like to know more about Kale.
I love the would you rather questions, and that epilogue is just amazing!
Favorite quotes:
“Nothing makes you rethink your life more than getting tackled by a nine-year-old with anger issues and a vendetta against cake.”
“”You’re breathing.” “People tend to do that when they want to stay alive.””
“This is the kind of look heroes give to the women they save. The kind of look villains give to their origin story lovers. The kind of look that pierces my very soul because it’s like I can feel every thought sinking into me.”
“”Kale, if I wasn’t stuck in the middle of a snowstorm right now, I would be strangling you.””
“”How am I supposed to know if I like him or if this is just a trope trying to push us together? It’s a workplace romance with an age gap thrown in there. Opposites attract. Sapiosexuality.””
“Does she think I’m cute? She does—cute like a skunk. What does that mean? I like to think I’m easy on the eyes, and experience has generally confirmed that. But how do I measure up against all of Micah’s prospects? Do I even rank amongst the other woodland creatures? I am definitely losing my mind if I’m suddenly jealous of a squirrel.”
“”You are warmth. Beauty. Chaos. Happiness. Hope. Confidence. Distraction.” He leans in. “So. Much. Distraction.””
June 26, 2026
After reading ‘Love in Disguise,” I knew I would have to read this book shortly after! There’s just something about Micah that makes you drawn to her and this story shows her likability even more.
Micah Taylor’s the youngest of the Taylor clan siblings and she radiates warmth and love like no other! Too bad her job is being an assistant to the head of Ember Events, she would love to be a part of the planning team, but that hasn’t worked out just yet! Her boss is mostly aloof, so Micah does get to throw some things into their events that weren’t part of the original plan but come to be some of the featured highlights of said events. This time the event is personal, it’s the lodge where her parents got married and she can’t help herself to get her hands on it! The only thing besides her boss finding out is the assistant to the new owner of the lodge being far more rigid and structured than she would like.
Fischer is a straight-laced, what you see is what you get, glorified gopher who doesn’t drink coffee and just wants to get the job done right. At first, he comes across as a bit of a snoot, but with Micah’s insatiable curiosity of asking him “would you rather” questions that drive him crazy (yet he answers them)! The more he’s around the woman, who is 7 years younger than him, the more we start to see the real Fischer! I love how he transitions from suits with ties, to rolled up sleeves and embracing the fresh air! His roommate, Kale, is also all sorts of quirky and often had me cracking up at the opposite personalities!
I’ve really been falling for Dana’s writing and love the subtle (but not overdone) crossovers! It’s fun to see how these characters, even ones that aren’t related get introduced and cleverly get themselves added to your TBR when you least expect it! I loved seeing how the Briggs siblings are with Micah. As a fellow baby of the family, I understand how their protective nature might come across as smothering but it’s clear of how much they care about her. While Fischer isn’t as close to his family, it’s obvious that he has a need for connection, despite what he says! To know Micah, is to love Micah! Hope to get back to this series soon!
Micah Taylor’s the youngest of the Taylor clan siblings and she radiates warmth and love like no other! Too bad her job is being an assistant to the head of Ember Events, she would love to be a part of the planning team, but that hasn’t worked out just yet! Her boss is mostly aloof, so Micah does get to throw some things into their events that weren’t part of the original plan but come to be some of the featured highlights of said events. This time the event is personal, it’s the lodge where her parents got married and she can’t help herself to get her hands on it! The only thing besides her boss finding out is the assistant to the new owner of the lodge being far more rigid and structured than she would like.
Fischer is a straight-laced, what you see is what you get, glorified gopher who doesn’t drink coffee and just wants to get the job done right. At first, he comes across as a bit of a snoot, but with Micah’s insatiable curiosity of asking him “would you rather” questions that drive him crazy (yet he answers them)! The more he’s around the woman, who is 7 years younger than him, the more we start to see the real Fischer! I love how he transitions from suits with ties, to rolled up sleeves and embracing the fresh air! His roommate, Kale, is also all sorts of quirky and often had me cracking up at the opposite personalities!
I’ve really been falling for Dana’s writing and love the subtle (but not overdone) crossovers! It’s fun to see how these characters, even ones that aren’t related get introduced and cleverly get themselves added to your TBR when you least expect it! I loved seeing how the Briggs siblings are with Micah. As a fellow baby of the family, I understand how their protective nature might come across as smothering but it’s clear of how much they care about her. While Fischer isn’t as close to his family, it’s obvious that he has a need for connection, despite what he says! To know Micah, is to love Micah! Hope to get back to this series soon!
August 15, 2023
Oh my freaking adorable! This whole book was happiness and swoon and fun all wrapped up together in a delightful romance!!
Micah really wants a promotion at work and the event at the Greenwood Lodge is the perfect opportunity to show her boss what she can do. That is until the assistant to the lodge owner seems to get in her way over and over.
Fisher is a grump and admittedly has a good reason for it but when he meets bubbly, optimistic Micah he can't help but be drawn to her happiness and light but since he knows he is not good enough for her, a future between them is out of the question.
Things to love:
Workplace romance
Grumpy/sunshine
Opposites attract
Age gap (7 years - no biggie)
Forced proximity
Would you rather...?
Trivia night
The storm
The almost kisses (torture!!!)
Briggs siblings
THE ENDING! (oh my swoon!)
I loved all the lighthearted fun we got (I could not keep myself from smiling!) but I also loved the depth of the story and the characters. Fisher's character growth was especially wonderful and added an extra layer to an already hard-to-put-down story.
Loved the unexpected plot twists and the many, many swoony moments between the main characters. From the meet-cute all the way to the epilogue, I could not get enough!
The inclusion of tidbits from Micah's sibling's romances (the four books in the series all happen at the same timeline) was just the right amount to make me want to read those books but didn't give too much away about their stories. Cannot wait to read them all!
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
Micah really wants a promotion at work and the event at the Greenwood Lodge is the perfect opportunity to show her boss what she can do. That is until the assistant to the lodge owner seems to get in her way over and over.
Fisher is a grump and admittedly has a good reason for it but when he meets bubbly, optimistic Micah he can't help but be drawn to her happiness and light but since he knows he is not good enough for her, a future between them is out of the question.
Things to love:
Workplace romance
Grumpy/sunshine
Opposites attract
Age gap (7 years - no biggie)
Forced proximity
Would you rather...?
Trivia night
The storm
The almost kisses (torture!!!)
Briggs siblings
THE ENDING! (oh my swoon!)
I loved all the lighthearted fun we got (I could not keep myself from smiling!) but I also loved the depth of the story and the characters. Fisher's character growth was especially wonderful and added an extra layer to an already hard-to-put-down story.
Loved the unexpected plot twists and the many, many swoony moments between the main characters. From the meet-cute all the way to the epilogue, I could not get enough!
The inclusion of tidbits from Micah's sibling's romances (the four books in the series all happen at the same timeline) was just the right amount to make me want to read those books but didn't give too much away about their stories. Cannot wait to read them all!
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
January 8, 2024
Favorite parts:
-Meet cute
-Grumpy/Sunshine
-Food tasting
-Micah and Fischer texting
-Walking in the park
-Snowed in at the Lodge
-Siblings text thread
-Fischer's roommate Kale
-Dinner with Fischer
-Fischer picking up Micah for dinner with her siblings
-Trivia night
-Greenwood grand opening
-At the cemetery
What a fun book! I just love how bubbly and optimistic Micah is. I also love the broody Fischer.
Their meet cute was so funny! I love how he just plays along with her thinking he's someone else.
I really enjoyed how their friendship starts with Micah and her many questions. I also love that they keep that throughout the book.
I love how as Fischer gets to know Micah the more he is in her corner, always there for her whether she just needs someone to talk to or someone to help build her up if she is feeling down. I love how well they worked together while being snowed in and how that helped their relationship to become stronger.
This series has been so much fun to read. Even though this is the first book in the series, it is the last one that I have read and I don't feel like I missed out on anything by reading it out of order. Although I will say that Houston's book has a nice way of tying the other books together at the end. Plus it is fun to see the different views of Tamlin and Darcy before getting to know them better in Houston's story.
Thanks for such a fun series Dana! This is one that I will definitely be rereading so I can better see how the stories of each sibling overlaps!
-Meet cute
-Grumpy/Sunshine
-Food tasting
-Micah and Fischer texting
-Walking in the park
-Snowed in at the Lodge
-Siblings text thread
-Fischer's roommate Kale
-Dinner with Fischer
-Fischer picking up Micah for dinner with her siblings
-Trivia night
-Greenwood grand opening
-At the cemetery
What a fun book! I just love how bubbly and optimistic Micah is. I also love the broody Fischer.
Their meet cute was so funny! I love how he just plays along with her thinking he's someone else.
I really enjoyed how their friendship starts with Micah and her many questions. I also love that they keep that throughout the book.
I love how as Fischer gets to know Micah the more he is in her corner, always there for her whether she just needs someone to talk to or someone to help build her up if she is feeling down. I love how well they worked together while being snowed in and how that helped their relationship to become stronger.
This series has been so much fun to read. Even though this is the first book in the series, it is the last one that I have read and I don't feel like I missed out on anything by reading it out of order. Although I will say that Houston's book has a nice way of tying the other books together at the end. Plus it is fun to see the different views of Tamlin and Darcy before getting to know them better in Houston's story.
Thanks for such a fun series Dana! This is one that I will definitely be rereading so I can better see how the stories of each sibling overlaps!
August 25, 2025
Awesome book!! Could this be my new favorite Dana LeCheminant book? Wow, it just might be. I admit, the epilogue was a bit off with the grave scene, but otherwise the book was very nearly perfect. It’s funny and quirky and filled with (called out) tropes: opposites-attract, grumpy-sunshine, age-gap (7 years), workplace-romance, and probably a few more. I love the playful teasing of romance storylines, and I absolutely loved the characters.
Micah is awesome, a bubbling ball of joyful energy. She was so perfect for Fischer. I loved watching her work to draw him out, I loved the question games, I love the way LeCheminant developed the relationship.
I stayed up way too late reading this book and couldn’t seem to bring myself to put it down. I can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommended!
Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to mildly descriptive kisses. There is no mention of faith or God.
Memorable rom-com quotes (pretty sure I’ve read these 😂):
“I hold up my phone, even though that doesn’t tell him anything unless he wants to start reading to get the gist. “It’s called Falling for the Single Dad Ex-Marine Cowboy Next Door,” I tell him.”
“If the quirky heroine who is socially awkward and talks more to her bad-mouthed parrot than to other people because she’s terrified of being judged can find a gruff but handsome millionaire cowboy with a cinnamon roll center, then maybe I can find a decent guy who thinks I’m more than just a good time when he’s bored.”
Micah is awesome, a bubbling ball of joyful energy. She was so perfect for Fischer. I loved watching her work to draw him out, I loved the question games, I love the way LeCheminant developed the relationship.
I stayed up way too late reading this book and couldn’t seem to bring myself to put it down. I can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommended!
Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to mildly descriptive kisses. There is no mention of faith or God.
Memorable rom-com quotes (pretty sure I’ve read these 😂):
“I hold up my phone, even though that doesn’t tell him anything unless he wants to start reading to get the gist. “It’s called Falling for the Single Dad Ex-Marine Cowboy Next Door,” I tell him.”
“If the quirky heroine who is socially awkward and talks more to her bad-mouthed parrot than to other people because she’s terrified of being judged can find a gruff but handsome millionaire cowboy with a cinnamon roll center, then maybe I can find a decent guy who thinks I’m more than just a good time when he’s bored.”
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