Lily Kate

There are SO many things I love about this book that I don't even know where to start. The characters, the banter, the heat, and the heart, Taco Bout Love is an engaging read from beginning to end. I am REALLY hoping Lily Kate decides to make this into a series because the DiMaggio and Donovan clan have earned free space in my mind from this point on (translation - I can't STOP thinking about the people - mostly the men - of Fantasie, Maine).

Ready for a refresh start and much needed distance from New York, Chloe Brown had her sights (and hopes) set on the small town of Fantasie, Maine. Blowing into town on a wing and a prayer with a dream in her heart, to start a dessert taco food truck, Chloe only makes it as far as a designated parking spot before her newly purchased old truck dies for good. Taking a moment to scroll through the insanity that she just experienced moments prior: nearly running over the "town psychic", learning of said town psychic as she is about to receive a ticket from a gorgeous, yet grump Sheriff, getting out that ticket by a stranger who has just given her flowers to deliver and an impromptu meetup for drinks later, Chloe is at her wits end. By the time another gorgeous (what is with this town) man approaches her - the owner of the designated parking spot where her truck is currently "resting", she's had it. She just wants to get to her bed and breakfast to check in! Still licking her wounds after escaping one disaster of a relationship, Chloe has no desire to deal with the male species, no matter how good this guy looks, and is determined to get as far away from their instant attraction as she can. Unknown to her, Lucas had other ideas the moment she got out of that disaster of a truck. Lust at first, Lucas has been dying to scratch an inch and what better way to do it than with the random stranger that is just passing through town. Determined to get to know Chloe more, Lucas quickly realizes the chemistry between them is more than he bargained for. For Chloe, this overly welcoming town and Lucas are the last thing she needs - she is on a mission to prove to can take care of herself but what happens when the people you know the least choose to love you the most?

What I like about it: As I said before, there are so many things I truly enjoyed about this book. For starters, Chloe and Lucas chemistry was insane! The exchange between them alone was so heated that you didn’t know if you would survive the moment when they finally gave in! Next up, the "background" characters of the town. I use quotes because honestly they were front and center in most of the book. I REALLY hope Lily Kate writes a series for this town so we can continue to follow the stories of DiMaggio and Donovan clan.

Back to the heat, the spice of this book was fire hot. The build up was already intense so when it finally happened, it was explosive.

I will give a disclaimer that there is a domestic violence storyline in this book. Society has demonstrated time and time again the fear and violence of domestic abuse and Lily didn't shy away from adding those factors into Hannah's story, she kept the emotional energy as real as possible and as true to form as one can in a fictional story.

Taco bout Love was a beautifully written tale of how enchanting a small town can be, especially with half of the community is related! I really do hope she keeps this series going, I would love to read Noah’s story!… (mehr)

The heroine arrives at Fantasie, Maine, in her dilapidated food truck and wanting a new start to her life. She meets the hero when she parks her food truck on his designated parking space. There is instant connection between them. As the heroine remains in the small town as her food truck is being fixed, she becomes immersed with the townspeople and the hero, who wants to have a relationship with her. And she has to make a decision about her future.

This is my first Lily Kate book that I've read. I liked the book cover, though I felt like it didn't reflect the couple quite correctly. I also enjoyed the small-town vibe and the townspeople, especially the hero's extended family. Also, the supportive secondary characters were enjoyable to read about, particularly the hero's sheriff cousin and the heroine's new best friend. For the most part, the whole story was entertaining, but around the middle there was an abruptness that felt out-of-place, and it would be better if there were more details to make the transition smoother. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable read.

** Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions and thoughts in the review are my own. **… (mehr)