3.5 stars ( )

Vanessa Jared is trying to move on after her divorce from her abusive husband, Karl. She attends a support group for divorced women over 40 where she makes friends with Janae Sanders and Cree Brenan. Two years after her divorce, Vanessa is approached by Sheriff Michael Park who is concerned about his sister's engagement to her ex-husband. Initially, Vanessa wants nothing to do with her ex-husband until she sees a newspaper article of his engagement and her grandmother's ring on the woman's hand! She is livid that he stole her grandmother's ring that she agrees to help Michael help separate the couple. Will they be successful in breaking them up? Will Vanessa be able to get her grandmother's ring back? A refreshing story about starting over and finding love after 40 and divorced.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for sending this book for review
consideration. All opinions are my own. ( )

*3.5 stars*

The cover drew me in, and I am so glad I did! Vanessa Jared’s got a man is a fun, fast paced romance with GROWN folks! I repeat, Grown folks! My kingdom for reading HOT romances between fully grown people, God bless the author. LOL.

We have Vanessa a divorcee who has rebuilt herself after her snake of a ex husband emotionally abused her, and by fate she gets to meet Michael who desperately wants to prevent his sister from suffering the same at hands of same man. They meet, sparks flyy, one beautiful small town location, 2 sets of amazing besties, and they get their happy ending.

I enjoyed this very much.

A huge thanks to St Martin’s press and NetGalley for the ARC.
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"People have to make decisions for themselves even when they're bad ones".

Vanessa Jared's Got a Man by LaQuette was such a hit for me. It was not your typical romance. The storyline sealed the deal and the spices parts had me ready to call the fire department. LaQuette gave all the elements I look for when I set out to read romance. Thanks to @smpromance for the gifted copy.

I loved Vanessa and Michael so much. They were flawed, honest, patient and not afraid to challenge each other. Their friends were such a positive support network and really added to the overall vibe of the story. I would definitely love to see their stories in the future. (HINT, HINT)

LaQuette really knows how to keep you invested in a stroy. The pacing was perfect. I loved the banter and tension. She really knows how to turn up the heat at just right time.

What really made this story unique were the themes:
🌶 40+ female lead
🌶 divorce and aftermath
🌶 lasting effects of emotional abuse
🌶 fear of losing people
🌶 communication & consent
🌶 normalizing mental health in the Black community
🌶 making friends in adulthood
🌶 small town neighborhoods
🌶 respectful boundaries

This was my first LaQuette book but it won't be my last. This one published 9/21 and I highly recommend it if you're into sexy stories with captivating characters and a rich plot. ( )