Much Ado About You by Samantha Young Published by Berkley Publication Date: February 2, 2021
Pages: 308
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The cozy comforts of an English village bookstore open up a world of new possibilities for Evie Starling in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.
At thirty-three-years old Evangeline Starling's life in Chicago is missing that special something. And when she's passed over for promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Some time away to regain perspective might be just the thing. In a burst of impulsivity, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookstore located beneath her rental apartment. There's no better dream vacation for the bookish Evie, a life-long Shakespeare lover.
Not only is Evie swept up in running the delightful store as soon as she arrives, she's drawn into the lives, loves and drama of the friendly villagers. Including Roane Robson, the charismatic and sexy farmer who tempts Evie every day with his friendly flirtations. Evie is determined to keep him at bay because a holiday romance can only end in heartbreak, right? But Evie can't deny their connection and longs to trust in her handsome farmer that their whirlwind romance could turn in to the forever kind of love.
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Evie takes a vacation from her life and it changes her forever. Much Ado about You is a heartwarming story about Roane and Evie. It is a slow burn love story that takes place in a charming small village in England. The townspeople that live there are entertaining and nosy and Evie seems to fit right in with them.
Evie is tired of being rejected and feeling worthless and decides to take a vacation to get away from everything and everyone. It saddened me that Evie’s inner dialogue is always so critical. She is so focused on all the negative things about herself, that she doesn’t realize how many good qualities she has. Evie doesn’t have a lot of confidence and can’t understand what Roane sees in her.
Roane is everything Evie could ever want in a man but unfortunately, Evie friendzoned him and he has to work hard to show her they should be together. Roane is so patient and understanding. He is a good looking farmer who meets Evie as soon as she arrives in England. While Roane is instantly attracted to Evie, it takes Evie a long time to let down her guard and honestly, I was a little impatient with her. After all the losers Evie has had in her life, she finally meets a nice guy and she hesitates, in my opinion, too long. I was surprised and delighted Roane didn’t give up on her. If you like slow burn stories in picturesque English villages, you will enjoy this one.
