I love a great romance and I love a great women’s fiction. So when you get the chance to combine the two into a perfect melting pot that balances enough of each genre to not overwhelm it makes for a beautiful reading experience.
This is the first time I’ve read this author and I was curious about this story. I’m glad I gave it a try and had a chance to review it. Read on for my thoughts on this upcoming release.
It Had To Be You by Georgia Clark
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books (May 4, 2021)
ISBN13: 9781982133191
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For the past twenty years, Liv and Eliot Goldenhorn have run In Love In New York, Brooklyn’s top wedding planning business. That is, until Eliot dies while visiting his younger, blonder girlfriend, Savannah Shipley, an events intern from Kentucky. In a twist no one sees coming, Eliot leaves his half of the business to Savannah, who had no idea Eliot was still married.
To Liv’s horror, Savannah won’t sell: she wants to help Liv build the now-failing business into the thriving company it used to be. Liv finds herself widowed and shackled to the inexperienced if optimistic Savannah, her polar opposite in every way. But what starts as a personal and professional nightmare transforms into something even savvy, cynical Liv Goldenhorn couldn’t begin to imagine.
Sexy, tender, and utterly charming, It Had to Be You cleverly tells multiple modern love stories, featuring Liv, Savannah, and the various florists, caterers, musicians, and other vendors of the business, in a joyous Love Actually-style braided narrative. Second chances, secret romances, and steamy soul mates are front and center in this smart, emotional, laugh-out-loud rom com that’ll renew your faith in love and have you swooning on every page.
It Had To Be You by Georgia Clark Review
The author dives into the story in with a plot that is very unconventional. But it’s just right to suck you into the story and keep you holding on.
We deal with a lot of changes in midlife especially if you have been married for quite a while. And balancing those curveballs is some thing that not everyone is equipped to do.
The main character, Liv, bas been given a huge curveball and we watch her learn and grow through her business and personal life. I had so many emotions following Liv’s journey… Anger was a big one in the beginning! She definitely had more grace than I would! LOL
But I told you in the intro this was a blend of women’s fiction and romance and there’s definitely romance to be had. Through Liv’s business we are introduced to so many characters; people from all walks of life finding connections. Some work, some need work.
I have to admit I got lost a bit in the story. Because of all the characters coming in the author took breaks to catch up with the other relationships. If I can remember I think there was six or seven couples and people that we were following throughout. Chapters would switch to different couples as we progress through the story.
While it’s fun to a degree, it also breaks concentration in the story. However, the author managed to produce amazing endings for each of the couples/people which made this story definitely a worthwhile read.
If you are a fan of love and life saga, this release is right up your alley. A roller coaster of emotions; love, heartbreak, with smiles and tears – sometimes even combined. It’s a read to remember.
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
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