REVIEW: Maybe I Do by Nicole McLaughlin

Maybe I Do by Nicole McLaughlin: Charlotte loves being a photographer. While she no longer believes in happily ever afters, she has made quite the name for herself photographing weddings. She’s also started branching out into photographing book covers. She’s smart, creative, funny, feisty, and loyal.

Dean is happy to be running The Stag with two friends and making whiskey. It’s been a fun adventure to turn a hobby into a new and challenging career. It helps that The Stag has become one of the most in-demand places for wedding receptions as he prepares to distribute the first batch of whiskey now that it’s finally aged.

Neither are looking for a relationship. Charlotte was burned by her ex when he stood her up on their wedding day and Dean can’t imagine opening himself back up after divorcing his cheating ex-wife. Charlotte and Dean have formed a sort of friendship since she shoots so many receptions at The Stag. And when Dean desperately needs help in planning his sister’s wedding, Charlotte is the one person he turns to.

“I’ll help you plan your sister’s wedding, but you have to do something for me.”
He sat up, his eyebrows raised in surprise. “Of course. Anything.”
“Anything? Even if it might make you uncomfortable?” She smiled and lifted an eyebrow. “And required you to make your shirt off?”

For the last few years, they have been flirting throughout every reception. It’s clear to everyone else that they are more than just friends and should explore their chemistry. Between wedding planning and pretending to date, they finally cross that line and find something more than they expected. They banter and push other out of their comfort zones.

“…and apparently, I’m your boyfriend.”
“But you played along flawlessly. Why?”
He looked confused. “I had a pretty strong feeling that’s what you wanted. Was I wrong? You know, I’m the one who should be standing here asking questions.”

Maybe I Do is engaging, emotional, and oh so sexy. Nicole McLaughlin provided a promising start to a new series with heat and humor. Ms. McLaughlin created a fun cast of characters that you’ll want to get to know. Fans of Sydney Landon and Jessica Lemmon will enjoy Maybe I Do.
 

Book Info:

Publication: August 29th 2017 | St. Martin’s Paperbacks | Whiskey and Weddings #1

She doesn’t believe in fairy tales. He is married to his job. Maybe whiskey is the secret ingredient that will bring them together–and give true love a shot.

Wedding photographer Charlotte Linley loves her work –even though she hates weddings. Sure, she still holds a grudge after being left at the altar by her high-school sweetheart. But today Charlotte is just happy to have complete control over her career, which is flourishing. Especially since she joined forces with one of the three gorgeous owners of The Stag, a boutique distillery that has become Kansas City’s hottest wedding venue.

Dean Troyer, bitter after the end of his own marriage, knows that Charlotte is the real deal–beautiful, talented, and successful. He may flirt with her every time she comes to The Stag, but Dean is determined to keep his professional distance…particularly now that she’s helping him with his own sister’s wedding. The only problem? The more time Dean spends with Charlotte, the deeper their connection grows. Is this a rom-com cliche’ or could it be that these two jaded souls in the wedding business have finally found their real-life happily ever after?