Synopsis

Kelly Taylor’s homemade pet treat business is taking off. Even better, utterly yummy Lord Cory Winthrop, the man she had a teenage crush on, asks her out for dinner.

Back on a lightning visit home, Cory Winthrop runs into his childhood friend, Kelly. Captivated by her happy nature, he becomes determined to win her heart.

However, finding true love is never easy. Kelly worries she may not fit into Cory’s spectacularly glamorous lifestyle. To complicate matters, Cory’s banking career is at a crossroads, and his evil ex is about to come rocketing back into his life.

Will Cory and Kelly be able to overcome their difficulties and live happily ever after?

A warm, light-hearted small town romance with a curvy girl and a very hunky billionaire banker. Featuring Hamish, the adorable rescue puppy.

Review

This is a sweet romance story set in England. Kelly’s grade school crush comes back to their village and turns out he is attracted to her – despite her being covered in mud the first time he sees her again.

I enjoyed watching Kelly and Cory’s relationship grow after that initial reintroduction. It is obvious they both like each other and it doesn’t take long for them to admit it to each other. I like how Cory is kind and caring and protective of those around him, including his mother. Kelly is no pushover either! When Cory’s ex-girlfriend appears at a dinner and tries to become the spotlight, Kelly puts her in her place (nicely) and lets her know through her actions that her behavior is not appropriate.

There is not really any conflict in the story and I would have liked to have seen more to push the characters out of their comfort zones and to give them a bit more depth.

I do love all the dogs, especially Hammish. I think he stills the spotlight many times throughout the book.

I’d give this 3 1/2 paws.

About The Author

I’m Scottish-Dutch, I live in West Malaysia, and I like to keep busy. I’m dividing my time between several jobs I love because that’s what makes me happy.

I’m a newspaper columnist, a magazine feature writer, and a counselling psychologist. Novel writing is a hobby – or rather, a passion. I write sweet romance as Ellen but I also have a dark side as AJ Adams.  Come and say hello to me on Facebook, no friend request needed.