4.5 stars
In brief: sweet revisit
"His Manhattan" was the first book I read by this author, and I enjoyed it so much that I asked to be notified when she had new books coming out so that I could grab them up. Thankfully, I saw this unexpected part 2 treat of that first story when it became available and pounced on it! So much fun to get to revisit this couple, especially after the explosive ending (explosive in a good way!) that the first book left us.
"Her Kensington" opens the very next morning from where we left off -- but Harrison and Summer got married the night before as the "explosion" led to some celebratory drinking and gambling, which, as this series takes place in Vegas, was not totally surprising to discover. Summer is at first a little hesitant about packing it up and moving half a world away, especially since she has never even been on an airplane before, but she quickly discovers that life with Harrison is all she never knew she wanted and needed. They are blissfully happy with one exception: Harrison's ex-wife. Though that relationship has been long dead and over, his ex still enjoys toying with him and holding things over his head. Little does Summer know, Harrison has held back some pretty important details about his past that may be difficult for Summer to accept.
Loved the chemistry and heat (& steamy goodness!) between these two as they are clearly smitten with each other --- "couple goals!" The plot was very fast-moving (I finished it in one sitting), and because of the connection the reader feels to these main characters, the investment in their HEA makes it flow easily. The angst factor felt a little forced, but it was at least resolved relatively quickly and not overly drawn out. Also, the story is told via dual first person POV, so there were a few times it seems that the author (who is British) slipped in words that didn't match Summer (she was born, raised, and had never been outside the United States). Other than that, a very enjoyable read!
Plot --- 4.5/5
Main Characters --- 5/5
Supporting Case --- 4/5
Steam Level --- 3/5
Violence --- none
Language --- there's a pretty decent sprinkling of f-bombs (doesn't bother me in the least, but I know some people are put off by it)
POV --- Dual
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.