And Then One Day

A sweet, sexy and fun story that keeps you engaged. Courtney and Dean have known each other most of their lives. Courtney is Dean’s sister’s bff and has had a crush on Dean since she was 15 yrs. old. I really enjoyed watching them realize that what they’ve been denying for so long has finally materialized and how perfect they are for each other. There is lots of obstacles to overcome but they learn to do it together. I also got a kick out of the reactions Dean’s family has to him being with Courtney. If you enjoy best-friend to lover romances this story is for you.

BFF’s sibling romances are my all time favorite romance trope. Even if you yourself never crushed on your siblings’ bestie (or your bestie’s sibling), doesn’t just the thought of something slightly forbidden, but not in an icky way, make you want to know more? Courtney definitely knew what she was doing when she started crushing on her friend Scarlett’s older brother Dean. That man made me need to fan myself in more than one occasion! Yes, he was also sometimes frustrating, as those brooding, not-great-with-words types are. But dealing with Courtney, who was both impetuous and flighty at the story’s beginning, couldn’t have been easy. Thankfully, the each got out of their own way! I did have an issue with two secondary characters, though...Mason and Scarlett, our couple from book three. Pregnancy turned her into a needy shrew and him into a lap dog. I wanted to strangle her for her treatment of Courtney. In fact, I might have had to take a long break from that friendship for my own sanity. But these 5 stars are for Dean, Courtney and especially the always wonderful storytelling of Ms. Chase. Is it any wonder that her books are constantly on the top on my wish list and to-be-read pile. I’ve said it before, but Magnolia Sound is a great place to visit!

Reading a Samantha Chase book is like visiting familiar friends. If you're into the Magnolia Sound series, you're going to love this one. If you haven't read any of them yet, you're in for a treat! You can start with And Then One Day because it's a standalone ... and Ms. Chase's writing is so good that she brings you up to speed with the series even if you start beyond the first book. The synopsis gets it right ... Courtney and Dean have been secretly crushing on each other for years but haven't told anyone ... not their family or friends .. even Dean's sister Scarlett who is Courtney's best friend. This book is about both of them giving into what they can no longer deny ... but it's more. Characters are what Ms. Chase does best. Courtney is at a crossroad in her life. Her parents are finally enjoying retirement and are leaving town for an extended period of time. She's lost her job as the only dentist has retired ... on top of that, it seems that her love life has flatlined. She thinks her only option is to leave town ... permanently ... and she puts plans in motion Dean is his family's rock. He is so busy solving everyone's problems that he doesn't spend anytime on himself.... including romantically. His business is going well, working for his father, but life isn't as exciting as he thinks it should be. He's the emotional support for his brothers (Nate and Hunter) and sister Scarlett. When Courtney takes a chance at Scarlett's wedding, things get bumped up a notch ... and when Court's car breaks down on her way out of town ... but things really get ratcheted up when Dean is the one to come to her aid. And Then One Day is everything that Ms. Chase does so well. Characters that are real, a town (Magnolia Sound) you'll want to move to ... full of people that you hope are hiding out in your town, and scenes that you wish you were a part of. Her writing gets better and better! Download this book now. You'll be glad you did ... but make sure you have plenty of time to read because you're going to want to barricade yourself in a quiet room and binge read And Then One Day. I received an ARC. This is my honest review