Put A Ring On It by Beth Kendrick

I have enjoyed the first two books by Beth Kendrick that were part of the Black Dog Bay series; Cure for the Uncommon Breakup and New Uses for Old Boyfriends. Coming on November 3rd, is the 3rd in the series and I was excited to receive a copy for review and check it out.

Put A Ring On It by Beth Kendrick
Series: Black Dog Bay Novel (Book 3)
Publisher: NAL (November 3, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0451474186

The author of New Uses for Old Boyfriends returns to the Delaware seashore town of Black Dog Bay, where one woman learns to put passion before practicality…

Brighton Smith doesn’t do outrageous. As an insurance actuary, it’s her job to assess risk and avoid bad investments. But when her fiancé calls to confess he’s married someone else on a whim (“I looked at her and I just knew!”), she snaps…

That night, at a local bar, Jake Sorensen—hot, rich, and way out of her league—buys Brighton a cocktail. At midnight, she kisses him. And by dawn, they’re exchanging vows at a drive-through chapel.

Brighton knows Jake is a bad bet, but she doesn’t care. After a lifetime of playing it safe, she’s finally having fun. Until the whirlwind romance gives way to painful reality…and Brighton finds out the truth about why a guy like Jake married a girl like her. With her heart on the line and the odds stacked against them, Brighton must decide whether to cut her losses or take a leap of faith that this love affair is one in a million.

My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed the first two books in this series so when this one showed up, I was anxious to dive into it. I love the premise of the book. Brighton is steady and has a plan for her life. Everything is on a schedule and nothing is left to chance. Until her fiance dumps her and marries someone else. So why not do that same thing? Have fun and enjoy life, right?

She did great with her choice in a man. The problem is she thinks its all a joke and just for fun… but Jake has other ideas and a few secrets that pop up too.

While I was looking for the same connection I got with the other two stories, I really missed something in this book. The connection between these two seemed off. Brighton was more interested in hanging out with the girls than dealing with her decision and even trying to make it work with Jake. I really wanted more in terms of their future life and love. But it wasn’t until the end where you do get the answer.

The humor and wit between the cast and the storyline premise is contagious and a strong part of all of the books by Beth Kendrick. For that I enjoyed reading this new release but I really wanted more in a romance aspect and not as much in the girlfriend stuff. What was enjoyed was the tie-in’s to the other stories. But not to worry! There is plenty of info to keep you on track with this as a stand alone read.

All in all, the book is a lovely addition to the Black Dog Bay series with plenty of possibilities for more to come.

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.