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Today I’m excited to participate in the Blog Tour of ‘Save the Date’, an all-new standalone contemporary romance in a new series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy.
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When I saw the book cover of ‘Save The Date’ I was excited to read where this story would be about. I mean, don’t you just love that cover? I sure did, and after reading the book description I definitely wanted to read this book so I signed up for an ARC and was lucky enough to get it.
In ‘Save The Date’ we meet Caroline Abbott. Caroline is a twenty something year old who works at finding engaged people finding their perfect save the date and wedding cards. She loves her job and is definitely good in it too. One afternoon she finds herself face to face with the guy she shared her first kiss with, and he is grown into a very handsome and very successful man. And there seems to be an instant attraction between the too. But unfortunately Alexander is engaged!
When something happens and the engagement is off Caroline and Alexander soon start hanging out. But is Alexander only looking for a rebound? Or is their more between them?
‘Save The Date’ is from the beginning a very fun read. The story is written through both Caroline, and Alexander’s point of view and I really loved that. It was really fun to read their story through both their point of views. And the writing really was fun and made me laugh out loud several times. Several times it felt like I was just sitting with them instead of reading about them.
The chemistry between Caroline and Alexander is really fun and I loved reading their story. Although it takes a very long time before something really happens between them, the writing kept me wanting to keep on reading. Both main characters are fun to read about and I liked them both as individuals but also together.
Although this book really didn’t have as much ‘romance’ as I would have imagined and some things felt a little rushed, I definitely enjoyed this book. And I especially loved Monica Murphy’s writing. I can’t wait to read more books by her.
Watching me.
And he’s not just any guy. He’s cute. Wait, no. Not cute. He’s…hot. Dark hair. Blue eyes.
Wearing a suit that fits him perfectly. I know just from looking at the fabric that it’s custom. Expensive.
He’s smiling at me. And I’m scowling at him in return because the caffeine hasn’t quite hit my bloodstream yet, so I’m not on top of my game.
“You looked like you were having a moment.” His voice is deep. Rich. His face…vaguely familiar?
I stand a little straighter. Take another sip of my coffee as I contemplate the man in front of me, because for some reason I still can’t come up with anything to say.
Listen, I always have something to say. But this guy. This gorgeous, well-dressed maybe-stranger, is leaving me a little…
Dumbstruck?
Huh.
“That moment you were just having. With your coffee,” he continues, gesturing at the cup I’m clutching in both of my hands, like it’s my baby. Which this morning—every morning—it is.
“She loves coffee,” Stella says from behind me.
Glancing over my shoulder, I give her a look, one that says shush.
“I can see that.” The amusement in his voice is obvious. He thinks it’s funny. The sacred moment I was having with my latte made him smile.
I wouldn’t mind coming up with other ways to make him smile.
Whoa. Where did that thought come from?
“What I want to know is, how did you get such special treatment?”
I blink at him like I’m an uncomprehending idiot. “Excuse me?”
“Well, I’ve been here for the last fifteen minutes. First, standing in line.” He gestures at the line of customers that trails out the door. “And now, waiting for my order.”
Guilt fills me. Just a tiny bit. Sweet Dreams Café is the most popular bakery and coffee shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea. All the tourists love it. All the locals love it too. It’s been in Stella’s family for generations.
“Yet you skip past the line, walk straight in here and grab your ready-made drink within a few seconds of your arrival. Do you have a Fast Pass?” A brow lifts, and I’m hit with a quiver. Like Cupid just drew back his bow and shot that arrow right in my heart.
Or perhaps that arrow struck me in, ahem, other places.
Who knew a brow lift could be so sexy?
This Blog Tour was organized by Social Butterfly PR.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I enjoyed this story too, and am a fan of Monica Murphy’s writing as well. I agree that it felt like we were sitting beside them as everything happened, as opposed to reading about it. Wonderful Review Maureen!
Thanks Lindy! It sure was a fun read! And don’t you just love that cover?