I really enjoyed this book especially because of Gaston, at first I was like surely that can’t be his name but it grew on me and then finding out he had a dog named Lefou just sealed the deal on how much I loved this man. Gaston is a hot alpha male who works hard, knows exactly what he wants, and goes for it. I loved how much he wanted to get to know Chrissie more, so he pursued her hard and got what he wanted. Chrissie is a bakery owner and she works so hard for her business that she rarely takes time off for herself so when her and Gaston become a couple, she finds herself wanting more time with him and worrying less about her bakery. She is hesitant about a relationship because of what she saw her mother go through after her parents divorced but Chrissie wants her happily ever after, so she goes with it. Gaston and Chrissie have an amazing chemistry and they fall head over heels with each other, but I wished that the dilemma/drama wouldn't have ended so abruptly. If you want a steamy read that has an alpha man that takes care of those, he loves then this book is for you. ( )

This story was really sweet.
It wasn't as insta as other books by the author but when the couple meet they feel an instant connection but it is taken at a more realistic pace.
There is some obvious other woman drama brewing but nothing too drastic between her and the Hero.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Family issues for the heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue.
Secondary characters introduced for possible future storylines.



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This story was really sweet.
It wasn't as insta as other books by the author but when the couple meet they feel an instant connection but it is taken at a more realistic pace.
There is some obvious other woman drama brewing but nothing too drastic between her and the Hero.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Family issues for the heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue.
Secondary characters introduced for possible future storylines. ( )

ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this one more than the others I’ve read from this author so far. No insta-love but insta-attraction which is realistic. I loved how they built their love step after step, it felt organic. I still can’t believe the hero’s name is Gaston and his mother called his adorable dog LeFou it was hilarious

Bonus point: I love this cover so much!!!! ( )

This was such a quick, good read! Overall, the story was cute, the characters solid, and the romance super sweet. For a series labeled "How to Catch an Alpha," the male lead, Gaston, isn't oppressively male and domineering like most "alphas" in romance novels are. Instead, he is remarkably sweet and protective of Chrissie and actively advocates for her to push beyond her limits to make herself better.

I loved that Chrissie was independent and a go-getter and that, despite finding Gaston attractive at their first meeting at his club, she didn't fall all over herself to impress him. Gaston encouraged Chrissie to keep pursuing her passion of baking but take a step back to truly enjoy the best life has to offer. He was truly alien-like in his perfection. ;)

I was also pleasantly surprised with the direction the author took the "scorned mother" plotline in. It feels like more often than not in these kinds of books, the unhappily divorced mother has a profound impact on their daughter's desire/ability to form a relationship and thus the daughter spends an agonizing amount of time going back and forth between will-she, won't-she. Reynolds nipped that in the bud rather quickly, which I was extremely grateful for, as it allowed Chrissie and Gaston's relationship to bloom so much quicker and without unnecessary drama.

This was my first ARR read but it certainly won't be my last! Highly recommend. ( )