What a wonderful book to read on the eve of my birthday! Theo, the Brit and Bonnie, the American are interesting, saucy, romantic, intelligent main characters. Even the secondary characters, including all their friends, are interesting. It may be true that the ending is predictable, but I love the way the story progresses, and how I never wanted to really put the book down at any point from any page. I wanted to know MORE! Some books that share cultural dialect without explanation can be hard to read. Any unfamiliar terminology in this story was easy understood, based on a well-developed context to present it. I think that most of us who have experienced any kind of romance, especially in the earliest stages, will be enthralled by the reminders or thrilled by action described. And, as far as romance virgins, they may learn a lot more than they anticipated by reading this romance thriller! I loved the themes of strong women, love conquers all (yes, I'm sappy!), consensual sexual activity and love across barriers. I didn't realize this was part of a series. Now, I want to go back and read all the books. Heck, I want to read anything Melonie writes. She is a very talented romance author. Romance books have come a LONG way since Harlequin. I wish my mom was alive to share this book with her. ( )

I’d give this 3.5 stars if I could. Decent read, smutty in places but that’s to be expected. Character of Theo was well developed and made a good leading man. ( )

Rating: ★★✬☆☆ (2.5/5 Stars)
Title: Smitten By The Brit
Author(s): Melonie Johnson
Character(s):
― Bonnie Blythee: Red, Blue Eyed
― Theo Wharton: Black, Blue Eyed
Setting: Cambridgeshire, England
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: ―
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Subtle/Warm/Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― “All my life I believed duty was more important than love—until I met you.”
Overall Opinion:
Catching her fiance in the act of cheating, Bonnie accepts a summer teaching job at Cambridge which is only an hour away from Theo, best man to be at her best friend's wedding. Impossible to ignore the sizzling chemistry between the two and not wanting to start a new relationship, Bonnie is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Unbeknownst to her, the sexy Brit is exactly who he says he is and that twist itself could prevent them from their own fairy-tale ending.

Unshockingly, it was quite easy to know how Bonnie's relationship with her then finance Gabe was going to end. Typical route of ending an old flame to ignite a new one. Moreover, I almost flew off my chair by how quick Jason admitted his attraction to her the day after the redhead ended her decade long relationship with her middle school sweetheart and just as quickly Bonnie was ready to jump his bones after another chance encounter. It just scream desperate. It just was wham-bam and it was instant. Where was the build up? Where was the sexual tension? This series just wasn't for me and as much as I appreciate the ARC, I dropped this by chapter 12 at 35%.

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Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
2nd book in the Sometimes in Love series. Contemporary romance / romantic comedy. Can be read as a stand-alone.
When Bonnie finds her finance in bed with another woman, she takes her ring off and heads to the Waldorf to escape and make some decisions. She reconnects with a handsome friend of a friend and reconsiders her life path.

I knew the ex-finance was going to be out. She deserved better treatment than his lies and I’m glad she didn’t second guess her leaving.
I understood his dilemma of “family responsibility” and absolutely loved how it was ultimately resolved.
Entertaining, a bit humorous, romantic and hea. Everything I love in a romance. ( )

I fell in love with these characters in the first book! It was completely predictable that Bonnie would end up with Theo from the moment they met in Book 1. This is a great light beach read!! Some aspects, I struggled with believeability since Bonnie only has a Master's degree, yet Cambridge University wants her to teach there for the summer. Odd, but I suspended reality for the sake of the storyline. Most of the actions from each character was completely predictable. I do have to admit, I was beginning to be bored by the characters and the story. I was engaged enough to want to find out the ending.

Theo was instantly attracted to the very engaged Bonnie. It took everything he had not to flirt with her while entertaining Cassie's friends so his best friend, Logan can entertain Cassie.

Bonnie Blythe knew that Cassie Crow would be her best friend from the moment of roll call in first grade. Bonnie lived and breathed books and theatre. Oh and everything Jane Austen and William Shakespeare which is what took them to England on their trip and where Cassie met Logan. It is also where Bonnie struggled to remind herself how very unavailable she is when Logan introduced Theo to their circle of friends. Theo the gorgeous blue eyed Brit with impeccable manners. Theo, who makes all her girly parts tingle something her own fiance has yet to do. Theo is also the person Bonnie has to eliminate from her memory. Unfortunately, Bonnie will be seeing a lot of the handsome Brit at Cassie and Logan's wedding. Yes, wedding. Bonnie is not upset that she has been engaged for over a year without a wedding date in sight. No, not at all. She is happy for her friend and her happiness. But she's only known Logan for less than six months! Ok, maybe a bit of jealousy is rising...especially over the fact that Logan can't keep his hands off of Cassie. Anyone can feel the sexual tension between Cassie and Logan. Bonnie has never felt that for her fiance--like ever. It's comfortable.

Theo was instantly attracted to the strawberry blonde in Cassie's circle of friends. He was just doing a solid for his best friend, Logan by keeping the rest of the women entertained. He couldn't take his eyes off of Bonnie even after he was told she is betrothed. Lucky bastard. The lovely Bonnie is everything that a man could want. When Theo finds out what he douche fiance did...well he wants to join Logan in beating the man to a pulp. Instead he comforts her. Oh and kisses her. How those kisses haunt him. He want much more from her but not until she's ready. Theo is heartbroken when Bonnie doesn't call him after arriving in Cambridge. He goes to her. Theo is hiding a part of himself from Bonnie. He's not sure if they would be able to survive. It doesn't help that his meddlesome mother wants Theo to marry another royal. Theo's heart belongs to someone else and he's not sure if he can even begin a relationship--even a business relationship when is heart is elsewhere. ( )