***I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.***
Juliet Montgomery absolutely loves her small town of Blossom Glen, Indiana, and everyone loves her. Except for the fact that she’s a couples counselor who suffered a very public breakup that no one can forget. And now her boss asks her to take a step back...which is exactly when the town’s good-lookin’ and unusually gruff mayor offers her an unexpected job.
Jack Monroe absolutely loves being the mayor of his small town. Except when he actually has to talk to people. Can’t he just fix the community problems in peace? Like right now, he’s mediating the silliest dispute two neighbors could possibly have. When the town sweetheart steps up and solves everyone’s problems in five minutes flat, Jack realizes what this town really needs...is a therapist.
Juliet is able to soothe anyone—other than the surly mayor, it seems. But there’s a reason they say opposites attract, because all of their verbal sparring leads to some serious attraction. Only, just like with fireworks, the view might appear beautiful—but she’s already had one public explosion that’s nearly ruined everything...how can she risk her heart again?
Each book in the Blossom Glen series is STANDALONE: * The Sweetheart Deal * The Sweetheart Fix
The Sweetheart Fix by Miranda Liasson is the second book in her popular Blossom Glen series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone book. I loved this small town, opposites attract story very much.
Story Recap:
Juliet Montgomery is a small-town couples therapist but after a very public breakup that hurts her credibility as a couples therapist.
Jack Monroe is the Mayor of Blossom Glen, and he loves his town and his job, except for the many petty disputes between neighbors. When Juliet accidentally finds herself in a city meeting, she helps to solve a dispute between bickering neighbors and Jack decides to hire her as a city therapist and help him with what he feels is the worst part of his job.
When Jack and Juliet start working together, they each find a new appreciation for their careers and each other.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed returning to Blossom Glen for this new story. Jack and Juliet are both sympathetic and interesting characters, and completely different. Jack doesn’t like to talk to people, especially people who can’t get along, and Juliet is a social butterfly and loves to talk to people.
Blossom Glen is an adorable small town that I would like to live in. Jack is the kind of mayor I would want for my town, as he cares so much for his hometown. And Juliet is the kind of therapist I would enjoy.
The author does a wonderful job of putting both Jack and Juliet in interesting and sometimes embarrassing situations that add some comic relief to this sweet romance.
Recommendation:
I highly recommend The Sweetheart Fix to anyone who enjoys a sweet romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
About Miranda Liasson
Miranda Liasson is a bestselling author who writes about the important relationships in women’s lives as well as the self-discovery and wisdom gained along the way. Her heartwarming and humorous romances have won numerous accolades and have been praised by Entertainment Weekly for the way she “deals with so much of what makes life hard . . . without ever losing the warmth and heart that characterize her writing.” She believes that we can handle whatever life throws at us just a little bit better with a laugh.
A proud native of Northeast Ohio, she and her husband live in a neighborhood of old homes that serve as inspiration for her books. She is very proud of her three young adult children. And though every day she thinks about getting a dog, she fears a writer’s life may bore the poor animal to tears. When she’s not writing or enjoying books herself, she can be found biking along the old Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath trails in the beautiful Ohio MetroParks.
Miranda loves to hear from readers!
I must admit that I would be hesitant to go to a couples therapist in a small town–especially one who had had a public breakup. I would just need to remind myself that it doesn’t necessarily take two to make for a bad relationship, despite the old adage. Good review, Wendy!
Good review and makes a non-romance reader almost ready to pick it up. 🙂 I like the premise of a “town therapist” – clever.
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
Juliet and Jack sound like such a great couple. I love the sound of the setting. I am adding this to my wish list!
Great review. I love small-town fiction.
I can already relate to Jack. Amazing review, Wendy! This sounds lovely sequel.
Aww this does sound lovely, great review 😊
I love that the main character is a counselor. ❤️. This does sound like a lovely story. Excellent review!
This seems like a series I’d enjoy. Thanks for mentioning this book works well as a stand-alone.
Love a good small town romance. I have another book by this author I need to read. I just wish they had an audio.
I must admit that I would be hesitant to go to a couples therapist in a small town–especially one who had had a public breakup. I would just need to remind myself that it doesn’t necessarily take two to make for a bad relationship, despite the old adage. Good review, Wendy!
I love when opposites attract. This romance sounds like a lot of fun. I definitely want to read it. 😀
I do enjoy small town romances!
So do I , Cindy! Thanks!
Wonderful review, Wendy! I really like the sound of this one.
Thank you, Anne!
I love reading romances where the characters are different from one another. Also, Jack kind of sounds like me LOL
That’s funny, Stephanie!
I love small town romances! I’m glad you loved this one.
Thank you, Deanna!
This sounds really cute! And there’s a cat on the cover🐱🐱 lovely review, Wendy🙂🙂
Thank you, Mallika!
Ok, I want to visit Blossom Glen!
Me too!
The small town setting sounds cute!
It is cute! Thanks!
There’s something about a small town setting that grabs me every time. Love the sound of this.
Same for me, Cathy! I love small town books.
Good review and makes a non-romance reader almost ready to pick it up. 🙂 I like the premise of a “town therapist” – clever.
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
Thank you, Terrie!
I’m glad you enjoyed this one.
Thank you, Kristi
I love when there is comic relief! Glad you enjoyed this one.
Thank you, Joanna.
I have enjoyed this author before and this sounds like a charming read. Lovely review Wendy!
She’s really good at writing these heartwarming books.
Excellent review Wendy! I’m reviewing this one today as well! I loved this one!🤗📚💜
Oh review twins!! I’ll run over and check out your review now.
This sounds lovely. I always enjoy reading about small towns in the US as it’s so different to things over here in the UK
Thank you, Janette. I lived in a tiny village in England for a few years and it is quite different than a US small town.