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bre_louise's review against another edition
5.0
This book could fit into the Romance and Mystery/Suspense genres- my two favorites at the moment!
Emma Ryan is a determined, hard-working, and introverted public defender in the city. When transferred to the small town of Chestertown, she isn't sure how she is going to like it or survive. I loved reading about how she stepped out of her shell, made friends and found police officer Luke Hudson.
Speaking of Luke Hudson - swoon. I immediately fell in love with Luke. He could be a little hard-headed and stubborn at times, but it made me fall in love with him, even more, when he finally came to his senses.
Emma and Luke are complete opposites, even down to their professions. But it makes for an entrancing romance. Add in the mystery of someone sending threatening text messages and trying to scare Emma out of town and this book becomes an absolute page-turner!
Emma Ryan is a determined, hard-working, and introverted public defender in the city. When transferred to the small town of Chestertown, she isn't sure how she is going to like it or survive. I loved reading about how she stepped out of her shell, made friends and found police officer Luke Hudson.
Speaking of Luke Hudson - swoon. I immediately fell in love with Luke. He could be a little hard-headed and stubborn at times, but it made me fall in love with him, even more, when he finally came to his senses.
Emma and Luke are complete opposites, even down to their professions. But it makes for an entrancing romance. Add in the mystery of someone sending threatening text messages and trying to scare Emma out of town and this book becomes an absolute page-turner!
smithsj123's review against another edition
4.0
I had actually already read the second book in this series, and since I enjoyed it, I thought I would go back and read book one (I usually like to read the series in order). Sometimes first books in a series can take a little more time to warm up and get going, but if anything, this book was even better than Ms Baker (which I thoroughly enjoyed).
This was an excellent first book, a really enjoyable cute romance, with an exciting mystery and fabulous friendships. The characters are great, and I love the depth of the female lead, she knows what she wants, but she also knows what she deserves; a heroine you can look up to!!
I would highly recommend reading this book and the whole Eastern Shores series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
This was an excellent first book, a really enjoyable cute romance, with an exciting mystery and fabulous friendships. The characters are great, and I love the depth of the female lead, she knows what she wants, but she also knows what she deserves; a heroine you can look up to!!
I would highly recommend reading this book and the whole Eastern Shores series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
scvallese1's review
3.0
Choose Me by Lea Coll was a cute read. I loved the small-town feel of the story (especially because I knew the setting). I loved the struggle that the main character, Emma, felt between the pull of the city (and anonymity) and a small-town. I also really loved Luke and his commitment to his town and love for making his community better. I did struggle a bit, and felt that Luke came across as a little immature at times. The characters were quick to jump to feelings a little more than I like.
As a whole, I enjoyed Choose Me. I will certainly be on the lookout for more from Lea Coll.
As a whole, I enjoyed Choose Me. I will certainly be on the lookout for more from Lea Coll.
readwithrach's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the plot for this book and I loved the male main character. The female main character was pretty good as well. I felt the plot could have been better executed as there were quite a few scenes/actions that I didn't find believable. When a character is portrayed as being smart and having common sense it is frustrating when they seem clueless. Overall this was a decent romance and it had some suspense as well. It took me only a few hours to read and I would say it was worth it!
leisaann's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this one
My first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. I connected to the characters and side characters. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that wasn’t a dual POV. I did get angry with Luke about 3/4 in...like man up but he eventually did. Looking forward to Ms. Baker
My first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. I connected to the characters and side characters. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that wasn’t a dual POV. I did get angry with Luke about 3/4 in...like man up but he eventually did. Looking forward to Ms. Baker
mrose21's review against another edition
1.0
This was just boring. No get up and go - a really short book which felt so so long.
ohthesheenanigans's review against another edition
3.0
b>Rating: ★★✬☆☆ (2.5/5 Stars)
Title: Ms. Lawyer
Author(s): Lea Coll
Character(s):
― Emma Ryan: Brown, Blue Eyed
― Luke Hudson: Brown, Brown Eyed
Setting: Chestertown, Maryland
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: R
POV: First Person (Heroine)
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― “None of that matters if I don’t have you.”
Overall Opinion:
For the next three months, the new public defender Emma moves into the small town of Chestertown where she comes across Luke, the police officer who challenges her at every turn. Their relationship heats up but what will they do when someone threatens to tear them apart?
Lea Coll's “Ms. Lawyer” falls into the mediocre category. I liked the overall premise of the story which I was drawn to when reading the blurb but ultimately it fell flat. Emma and Luke lacked depth, there was no excitement leading up to the built-up of the conclusion of the novel and I frankly was done and over this half way through. Nothing particularly stood out and overall writing left much to desire. Basically “Ms. Lawyer” shall remained unmemorable by my standards. I appreciate the ARC and the time the author took to write this but to say the least, this just wasn't for me.
ruth5garcia5's review
4.0
Emma takes a job to fill in for the public defender's office. As she works there, she meets friends and the man running for sheriff, Luke. They gravitate toward each other quickly and the flirting is off the charts. He draws her cute little pictures and she finds ways to run into him.
As Luke's campaign is underway, he's torn between his public image and his personal life. So much so that he's constantly pushing Emma away to suit his campaign manager. When he finds out that Emma is only here temporarily, it comes to a boiling point.
Emma is dealing with cases, friends, and her inner turmoil. There are some shady deals that happen when you mess with the wrong side of the law.
The book was quite enjoyable and I found I wanted to know more about Luke and Emma where they stood throughout the story.
As Luke's campaign is underway, he's torn between his public image and his personal life. So much so that he's constantly pushing Emma away to suit his campaign manager. When he finds out that Emma is only here temporarily, it comes to a boiling point.
Emma is dealing with cases, friends, and her inner turmoil. There are some shady deals that happen when you mess with the wrong side of the law.
The book was quite enjoyable and I found I wanted to know more about Luke and Emma where they stood throughout the story.
beckymmoe's review against another edition
3.0
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 11/30/18.
I liked the characters and loved the setting (a small town on the Maryland shore) of Ms. Coll's debut book, Ms. Lawyer. Emma, the former discontented small-town teen who became a big-city lawyer who finds herself temporarily transported to a new small town, is surprised at how quickly she fits into her new home. She fits right into the quirky group she finds there, and is immediately drawn to Luke, a police officer who is running for sheriff. Will their jobs (police officer vs public defender) be a barrier to their growing relationship, and will dating the public defender keep Luke from achieving the sheriff's position he's wanted for so long? What about the expiration date on Emma's time in Chestertown?
Read Ms. Lawyer to find out!
It's pretty clear that Ms. Coll is setting up most of the friends in Emma and Luke's circle for future books, which could be a lot of fun. As her first, this book does lean a bit harder on the telling rather than showing side of storytelling, and some of the conflicts here tend toward overdone in the moment yet are then easily resolved--I'm sure as Ms. Coll gains more experience, her writing style will develop accordingly.
An author to keep an eye on...
Rating: 3 stars / C
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I liked the characters and loved the setting (a small town on the Maryland shore) of Ms. Coll's debut book, Ms. Lawyer. Emma, the former discontented small-town teen who became a big-city lawyer who finds herself temporarily transported to a new small town, is surprised at how quickly she fits into her new home. She fits right into the quirky group she finds there, and is immediately drawn to Luke, a police officer who is running for sheriff. Will their jobs (police officer vs public defender) be a barrier to their growing relationship, and will dating the public defender keep Luke from achieving the sheriff's position he's wanted for so long? What about the expiration date on Emma's time in Chestertown?
Read Ms. Lawyer to find out!
It's pretty clear that Ms. Coll is setting up most of the friends in Emma and Luke's circle for future books, which could be a lot of fun. As her first, this book does lean a bit harder on the telling rather than showing side of storytelling, and some of the conflicts here tend toward overdone in the moment yet are then easily resolved--I'm sure as Ms. Coll gains more experience, her writing style will develop accordingly.
An author to keep an eye on...
Rating: 3 stars / C
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
ruth5garcia5's review against another edition
4.0
Emma takes a job to fill in for the public defender's office. As she works there, she meets friends and the man running for sheriff, Luke. They gravitate toward each other quickly and the flirting is off the charts. He draws her cute little pictures and she finds ways to run into him.
As Luke's campaign is underway, he's torn between his public image and his personal life. So much so that he's constantly pushing Emma away to suit his campaign manager. When he finds out that Emma is only here temporarily, it comes to a boiling point.
Emma is dealing with cases, friends, and her inner turmoil. There are some shady deals that happen when you mess with the wrong side of the law.
The book was quite enjoyable and I found I wanted to know more about Luke and Emma where they stood throughout the story.
As Luke's campaign is underway, he's torn between his public image and his personal life. So much so that he's constantly pushing Emma away to suit his campaign manager. When he finds out that Emma is only here temporarily, it comes to a boiling point.
Emma is dealing with cases, friends, and her inner turmoil. There are some shady deals that happen when you mess with the wrong side of the law.
The book was quite enjoyable and I found I wanted to know more about Luke and Emma where they stood throughout the story.
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