The Only Exception (Love in the Comptons 2)
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Whatever’s making her unsettled and edgy, Lucinda’s certain that a lack of romance isn’t the problem. How could it be when she doesn’t believe in true love?
But Lucinda’s beliefs are shaken by a series of electric encounters with Alex Fraser, a newly-notorious actor who gradually proves himself to be infuriatingly funny and smart, as well as handsome.
Not that any of that matters. Because Lucinda doesn’t believe in all that ‘The One’ nonsense. That’s the rule.
But doesn’t every rule have an exception?
This uplifting grumpy-meets-sunshine romance is perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Phillipa Ashley and Milly Johnson.
An
entertaining and wonderfully written novel about reevaluating life,
taking chances, and finding love. This is the second book in The
Comptons series and can be read as a stand-alone.
Life
is complicated for chef, Lucinda Green. She runs her own catering
business while still sharing and living in the house she bought with
her ex-fiance, Chris. When she finds herself helping out an old lady
who collapses, she is not impressed by a
male
stranger who assists her. Yet, she can’t deny there is some sort of
connection between them… it is something she can’t stop thinking
about…
Alex
Fraser, a forty-three-year-old actor flits from one job to another.
He’s a well-known face on the screen but has yet to “star” in
anything. When he helps a woman deal with a medical incident, he’s
unimpressed by her attitude but can’t deny there is some kind
of electrically
charged attraction between them.
They
part ways but not long later, fate
steps in and throws them together again...
I
always enjoy a slow-burn romance, so really appreciated how the
author manages to keep the attraction sizzling between the
protagonists. Neither are looking for love, as both are dealing with
the consequences of other people's actions. “It’s complicated”
applies to them both as individuals, so it’s satisfying how they
somehow manage to keep crossing each other's paths…
The
secondary characters add comedic charm and hilarity to the narrative.
For those who have read Art and Soul, it’s lovely to catch up with
Becky, as she does what she does best, as a fixer. Putting all these
elements together creates another satisfying tale
with
a warm and fuzzy outcome. It’s
a story which stays with you long after the last page has been
read.
Therefore,
for
those who
are unfamiliar with Ms. Huston, I highly recommend both The Comptons
novels. You won’t be
disappointed.
***arc generously received courtesy of the publisher via Rachel’s Random Resources***
Claire Huston lives in Warwickshire with her husband and two children. She writes uplifting modern love stories about characters who are meant for each other but sometimes need a little help to realise it.
A keen amateur baker, she enjoys making cakes, biscuits and brownies almost as much as eating them. You can find recipes for over a hundred sweet treats at clairehuston.co.uk. This is also where she talks about and reviews books.
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