Pure escapism. Isn't that the first and original obligation of a romance novel? This novel provides it in spades.

Declan, a grumpy Scotsman, is one of two best men for his brother Oliver's wedding. The other is Sam, sister of Oliver's bride, and son of the real estate mogul that Declan words for. They have been communicating for a year before the wedding, but don't recognise each other when they are on the same plane to the castle where the wedding is being held.

Despite the wary start, they fall in love with abandon and it fills the grumpy Declan with happiness. A river of happiness.

Lots of good banter, and the two MCs are constantly quoting their favourite movie, The Princess Bride. Unfortunately, I don't know it, but the quotes were humorous and intriguing.

Gary Furlong does the honours again.

On Hoopla this book has a review score of 3.7 / 5 from 18 reviews. I usually don't borrow anything below 4, but I wanted to read the first in the series before reading #2, which has 4.3 from 3 reviews. So I guess that means that only those who liked the novel continued to #2. Count me in. ( )

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review

Declan and Sam are both a best man at the wedding of their respective sibling. They've been in communication over the past year but have never met. Their meeting isn't sunshine and roses, but when they finally start to get to know each other at the wedding festivities, their attraction leads to a very happy week for them. Declan has never been attracted to a man, but he doesn't let that deter him from getting involved with Sam. I liked how it was a non-issue for him and he didn't make a big deal of it.

The story was mostly about the building of a relationship between them, but the last quarter of the book really throws you for a loop, and if I didn't know there was a sequel coming, I would've been screaming at the book! Fortunately, we will be seeing much more of these guys. I like how we got to see their relationship bloom, but now get a whole novel of adventure waiting for the guys in the next book. I am looking forward to reading that. ( )