Review: Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

on February 2021
Genres: Adult Fiction, Romance
Pages: 384
Format: eBook
Source: Publisher
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3.5 Stars

The cozy comforts of an English village bookstore open up a world of new possibilities for Evie Starling in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.

At thirty-three-years old Evangeline Starling's life in Chicago is missing that special something. And when she's passed over for promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Some time away to regain perspective might be just the thing. In a burst of impulsivity, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookstore located beneath her rental apartment. There's no better dream vacation for the bookish Evie, a life-long Shakespeare lover.

Not only is Evie swept up in running the delightful store as soon as she arrives, she's drawn into the lives, loves and drama of the friendly villagers. Including Roane Robson, the charismatic and sexy farmer who tempts Evie every day with his friendly flirtations. Evie is determined to keep him at bay because a holiday romance can only end in heartbreak, right? But Evie can't deny their connection and longs to trust in her handsome farmer that their whirlwind romance could turn in to the forever kind of love.

Evie is swept up into small town village life when she leaves Chicago to run a bookstore in the English countryside for four weeks.

I mean, who doesn’t love a story about running a bookstore on the English country side? Nosy and colorful townspeople? Check. Handsome farmer with adorable dog? Check. So many books and lit references? Check!

I loved Young’s Fight or Flight book so I was excited to read her newest story. There’s a lot to enjoy. I really loved Roane (obviously) and Evie’s friends that she makes there. There was some sweet romance before things get all hot and steamy. I was hoping there was a little more chemistry between them though. They seemed to be really attracted to one another, but I just didn’t feel it.

It’s a fun romance and of course, there’s a bit of drama at the end. The end drama was a bit forced and I wasn’t super sold on it.

Overall, I think it’s a fun romance book that many people will enjoy. It’s light and fun and perfect for some of us who dream of packing it all in and going to buy a bookstore somewhere far away. 😉