Melonie Johnson

#FirstLine ~ "Why is there a crocheted penis lying on the floor?" Kat Kowalski demanded.

From that hilarious first line to the very last, this book was a delight. I loved the characters, especially the animal ones. I love that Johnson has expertly created a cast of characters that entertain and amuse. I adore rom coms when they are done right and Johnson has knocked it out of the park with this story. She develops the story slowly, adding depth and layers, created a bond with the characters show more and reader. Such a great story!!!! A must read!!! show less

I adored Theo and Bonnie in [b:Getting Hot with the Scot|41150549|Getting Hot with the Scot (Sometimes in Love, #1)|Melonie Johnson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1541999812s/41150549.jpg|64320970], their chemistry was obvious from the moment they met and their interactions were amusing and adorable.

Smitten by the Brit was a sweet, fun read that can be read as a stand-alone but I would recommend reading it after book 1. Considering Bonnie just broke up with her fiance who she's been with show more for most of her life the romance between her and Theo is a slow-burn. Not too slow though, so don't worry! I just wish they had spent more time together. I understand he's in England and she's not - at first - but their time apart kind of detracted from the romance a bit.
Despite her attraction to Theo, Bonnie is nowhere near ready to jump into another relationship. Theo wants more than just friendship but he'll settle for having her in his life any way he can. When Bonnie suggests a friends-with-benefits arrangement, Theo is on board but neither is prepared for how quickly their feelings develop or the complications that will follow. Between her break-up and his status as a Duke with family obligations- which she FINALLY finds out about - how on earth are they supposed to make it work?

I LOVED all of the Jane Austen references! Not much of a Shakespeare fan personally but I still enjoyed them because well, it's book related and there's nothing better than a romance with a heroine who loves books.

Smitten by the Brit has a good dose of angst mixed with romance and once again, I feel like the secondary characters stole the show. I'm definitely looking forward to [b:Once Upon a Bad Boy|41150456|Once Upon a Bad Boy (Sometimes in Love, #3)|Melonie Johnson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1540615441s/41150456.jpg|64320884] to not only see Sadie get her HEA but to revisit this hilarious, amazingly supportive group of friends!

*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. show less

With a fling on her mind and liquor in her belly, when Cassie sees this hot, hot, hot guy in a kilt with the best Scottish accent ever, her mind just naturally leaps to the most logical conclusion: He’s a warrior from long ago, a Highland hero sent forward in time to find his true love, obviously Cassie. Getting Hot with the Scot takes off with this hilarious start and never slows down. The time-traveling warrior? Not so much, more like a practical joke at Cassie’s expense. But the show more fling? Oh, yeah, that’s gonna happen. And after that comes a sweet, sexy, swoon-worthy story about two people who love to fling but who might also be developing other feelings. It’s a fun romp through Europe with some truly outrageous, laugh-out-loud moments and some incredible tenderness. Love is in the air, but can it last and can it survive separation?

Getting Hot with the Scot is a delightful start to what promises to be a favorite series. The writing is excellent, far above the typical chick lit. The supporting characters are fun and funny, with depth and interesting personalities and quirks and I want to be best friends with all of them. The plot moves quickly, with a satisfying conclusion and just enough of a peek into the next story to make me want to read it right now.

Thanks to St. Martin's Paperbacks and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy of Getting Hot with the Scot for me to read and review. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. show less

Getting Hot with the Scot is a whirlwind roadtrip romance with a just-a-fling beginning and a swoonworthy hero. Reader, I loved it.

Here are the three keys to getting the most out of your GHWTS experience:

Have a snack. There's a scene with clootie dumplings and cream that will make you hungry. Like, I hate fruitcake but still want this in my face.
Ignore the hero's name. Yes, he's an internet video prankster named Logan, but he is nothing like Logan Paul.
Picture said hero as a ginger Richard show more Madden, since that's what Melonie Johnson suggests herself. Google image search him. Or just watch "Richard Madden Reads Thirst Tweets." You can thank me later.

Okay, now that's out of the way, let's talk about the book. I'm not in a great place to critically analyze it since I'm sitting here in happy book bliss, but I will try.

There's a bit of a deception plot, since the hero meets the heroine during a prank. (He's in a kilt in a castle and they end up kissing... on film.) He's trying to get her to sign off on airing the clip so he can secure a television contract. This is handled well, and he's not a jerk. There's some miscommunication but it's short-lived, but I know this can be a deal-breaker for some. I'm usually one of those people, but I was fine here.

On the other side is a book full of banter and female friendship, plus traveling around London and various eateries. While some books struggle to balance the heroine's relationships with her friends and coworkers with the central romantic relationship, Johnson managed it well. Cassie is fun to be around, and I kind of want her friends to be my friends. (Logan's friend Theo and Cassie's friend Bonnie are the couple in the next book, Smitten by the Brit.)

While the romance starts as a holiday fling (complete with wall sex), it evolves into a relationship that I believe can go the distance. Not just because they want to screw each others' brains out, but because they can laugh together and seem to be genuine friends. The whole thing is charming, and I look forward to reading the next two. show less