Smitten by the Brit, the 2nd book in Johnson’s Sometimes in Love series, is the much-anticipated love story between Theo Wharton, Duke of Emberton, and Bonnie Blythe who readers met in Getting Hot with the Scot. As friends of the first book’s protagonists Logan and Cassie, they first meet on a river cruise in London. It’s obvious from the start that there’s an attraction, but Bonnie is engaged to her long-time boyfriend Gabe back home in Chicago. As this book opens, Bonnie discovers Gabe in bed with his advisor’s assistant, so she impulsively accepts a summer professorship at Cambridge where she inevitably runs into Theo, unaware that he’s a Duke. Between her trust issues and his bitchy mother who continually reminds him of his obligation to marry for money to keep their ancestral estate and family from financial ruin, the path to love is anything but smooth. Will Theo’s sense of obligation be stronger than his love for Bonnie? Johnson’s sophomore effort is just as delightful as her debut with the same cast of characters along with Theo’s family. In addition, there’s the beauty of Scotland and England, steamy sex scenes, and enough misunderstandings to keep readers guessing whether this star-crossed couple will be able to have their happily-ever-after. This one will appeal to romance readers who love a bit of aristocracy in the mix.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book from St. Martin’s Paperbacks through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
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