Review: Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

Much Ado About You by Samantha Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was provided an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.   This is out February 2,  2020

This was exactly the book I've been looking for!  I would love to step into Evie's shoes and not only travel to a place I've never been but try running a bookstore for a few weeks to see if I could make something of it.  She gets to set her own hours, becomes a member of the small town community almost immediately, and finds the home she didn't know she was looking for.  Now I've already got my partner for life, but finding a town full of friendly people, beautiful views, and a quaint bookshop sounds perfect to me.  

This is a very slow burn romance as Evie moves to England to run Much Ado About Books for a month, and she has decided she is not going to fall for anyone during her stay, let alone handsome local farmer Roane Robson.  Her decision to not date doesn't deter him one bit.  Evie has had it with dating and men in general, after another failed attempt at dating and after getting passed over for another promotion in favor of a younger man.  She is tired of being undervalued, under appreciated, and unloved so when she sees an ad for a vacation rental that also lets you run the bookstore below it, she books a flight to England.  Upon arrival at the shop, Evie finds herself immediately drawn to the people in the town and is swept up in the daily gossip and drama of their lives.  She didn't expect to find happiness and contentment in England but this might just be the fresh start she's been looking for especially when ridiculously good looking farmer Roane finds a way to spend time with her every day and slowly breaks down her defenses.  

I really loved the characters in this.  Not only is Evie wonderful, but she is surrounded by the lovely townsfolk of Alnster.  Evie was immediately part of the town and meddling in their lives, or "just planting a seed" as she says in the book to get those around her to take the first step.  I am a bit jealous of her lovely vacation.   I loved Roane as well.  He was patient and kind to everyone, supportive of Evie and a wonderful cousin to Caro in her less than ideal situation, and just a great male lead.  I hope you love all the characters as much as I do when you read this!

There is some mild angst, but this is the feel good love story I've been looking for.  It has great banter, some great comedic moments, and at its heart a wonderful couple.   I expect nothing less from Samantha Young!  

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