Meant to Be Yours by Susan Mallery Series: #5
Published by HQN Books Publication Date: October 22, 2019
Pages: 464
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In Happily Inc, love means never having to say “I do”…
Wedding coordinator Renee Grothen isn’t meant for marriage. Those who can, do. Those who can’t, plan. But she never could have planned on gorgeous, talented thriller writer Jasper Dembenski proposing—a fling, that is. Fun without a future. And the attraction between them is too strong for Renee to resist. Now she can have her no-wedding cake…and eat it, too.
After years in the military, Jasper is convinced he’s too damaged for relationships. So a flirtation—and more—with fiery, determined Renee is way too good to pass up…until his flame becomes his muse.
Renee is an expert at averting every crisis. But is she finally ready to leap into the one thing that can never be controlled: love?
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Susan Mallery knows how to write an emotional and intriguing story with unforgettable characters. This is a smoothly written story with great dynamics between complex and interesting characters. It is the fifth book in the Happily, Inc series and this story takes place in the small town of Happily, Inc., a wedding destination town.
Jasper was in the military and is still trying to recover from PTSD. He is big and exudes strength and confidence, yet he is vulnerable, reclusive and resigned to being a different person than he was before being in the military. He has become a successful author and is content with his solitary life; he knows he is too damaged for a relationship.
Renee has been hurt in the past and she lacks confidence and is afraid to trust anyone. She is a wedding planner and when she meets Jasper, she is immediately attracted to him.
Jasper and Renee are total opposites, but somehow they click and help each other with their issues. They are two wounded souls who get together and find they make a whole. They help each other accept who they are, so they can slowly heal and enjoy life again. I enjoyed this engaging story.
I didn’t know this book. I have read some of the author’s titles and like them a lot, so maybe I will give this one a chance.