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inmyhumbleopinion's review
4.0
Love Overrules the Lawyer is a sweet second chance romance. This is a sweet if angsty tale of two hearts meant to be together, a man doing what he thought was best for her (without discussing it with her), a forgiving woman and the magic of Cat's Paw Cove. Javi is smooth and sexy if a little too high handed. Rachel has grown up and is an amazing attorney but that confidence doesn’t follow into her personal life. This is a story of growth, forgiveness and new starts.
scoutmomskf's review
4.0
Good second chance story that takes place in the magical world of Cat's Paw Cove and Guinevere Island. When Rachel and Javier were teenagers they were best friends, until Rachel confessed her love for him. Javier panicked and ran. He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks and felt she would be better off without him dragging her down. Javier leaving without a word broke Rachel's heart. For the next fifteen years, her track record in relationships was awful, with the most recent one being the last straw. She left her job in Atlanta and went home to Savannah, where she was offered a dream job. The only problem was that it would force her to see Javier almost every day. Torn over what to do, Rachel fled to Moon Mist Manor to reconnect with her magical feline advisor, and get some much-needed advice. She didn't expect Javier to follow her.
Javier regretted breaking Rachel's heart, but still thinks he did the right thing. He's never lost the feelings he had for her, and seeing her again stirs them up. He's no longer the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Instead, he is a renowned chef, cooking for the rich and famous and giving back to his community. When Javier's mother tasks him with convincing Rachel to take the job, he knows it's also his chance to make amends. So off he goes to Guinevere Island.
I liked the rekindling of the relationship between Javier and Rachel. She was not expecting him to show up at her hideout and was less than pleased that he would have to stay with her in her villa. Having him so close stirs up feelings she thought she buried long ago. Javier is determined to make amends and goes all out to win her over. Things get complicated when mischievous Pukwudgies threaten to take over the island and one of them attaches itself to Rachel. Javier is unaware of the magical side of the island and it takes some drastic measures to get him to see the truth. I liked seeing them get to know each other again as adults as they worked together to protect the island. But even after that problem is solved, Rachel's emotions are still all over the place. It takes a stern talking to from a fairy to open Rachel's eyes and reinvigorate her confidence. For Javier, it was a kick in the seat by a cat that opened his eyes. I loved his big moment at the end. It was sweet and romantic and bodes well for their future.
I also enjoyed the family and friends who made various appearances in the book. Family support for both Rachel and Javier is an important part of who they are, as knowing they have that security net gives them a little extra confidence. I also loved the scene with Jordyn and the kitties which showed another side of Rachel and gave Javier a little more insight into her. I loved the scene at the end when the whole family showed up on the island.
Javier regretted breaking Rachel's heart, but still thinks he did the right thing. He's never lost the feelings he had for her, and seeing her again stirs them up. He's no longer the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Instead, he is a renowned chef, cooking for the rich and famous and giving back to his community. When Javier's mother tasks him with convincing Rachel to take the job, he knows it's also his chance to make amends. So off he goes to Guinevere Island.
I liked the rekindling of the relationship between Javier and Rachel. She was not expecting him to show up at her hideout and was less than pleased that he would have to stay with her in her villa. Having him so close stirs up feelings she thought she buried long ago. Javier is determined to make amends and goes all out to win her over. Things get complicated when mischievous Pukwudgies threaten to take over the island and one of them attaches itself to Rachel. Javier is unaware of the magical side of the island and it takes some drastic measures to get him to see the truth. I liked seeing them get to know each other again as adults as they worked together to protect the island. But even after that problem is solved, Rachel's emotions are still all over the place. It takes a stern talking to from a fairy to open Rachel's eyes and reinvigorate her confidence. For Javier, it was a kick in the seat by a cat that opened his eyes. I loved his big moment at the end. It was sweet and romantic and bodes well for their future.
I also enjoyed the family and friends who made various appearances in the book. Family support for both Rachel and Javier is an important part of who they are, as knowing they have that security net gives them a little extra confidence. I also loved the scene with Jordyn and the kitties which showed another side of Rachel and gave Javier a little more insight into her. I loved the scene at the end when the whole family showed up on the island.
pam_sartain's review
3.0
Love Overrules the Lawyer by Kerry Evelyn is a romantic fantasy, set in Cat's Paw Cove, which you might remember from my review of Meows and Mistletoe .
This book takes place on an island off the coast of Cat's Paw Cove, where magical beings exist, which you can only see if you were either born there, or if you drink a special potion.
Rachel and Javier were childhood friends, until Rachel confessed her feelings for him, and he bolted. They are given a second chance when Rachel returns to town, and works for the same company as Javier. This is his chance to win her back, and the magical properties of the area are sure to lend a hand.
If you enjoy fantasy romance books, then you'll probably enjoy this. It's a fun romp, which means it's easy to read but a good pacing.
You can follow Kerry Evelyn on her website.
You can visit Cats Paw Cove on Facebook , and they have their own website .
Love Overrules the Lawyer came out on 11th February 2020 , and you can buy it from Amazon.
I was given this book in return of an unbiased review, and so my thanks to NetGalley and to the authors collective.
I’ve reviewed quite a lot of fantasy books on here, so please have a look, and you can see cosy mysteries as well!
This book takes place on an island off the coast of Cat's Paw Cove, where magical beings exist, which you can only see if you were either born there, or if you drink a special potion.
Rachel and Javier were childhood friends, until Rachel confessed her feelings for him, and he bolted. They are given a second chance when Rachel returns to town, and works for the same company as Javier. This is his chance to win her back, and the magical properties of the area are sure to lend a hand.
If you enjoy fantasy romance books, then you'll probably enjoy this. It's a fun romp, which means it's easy to read but a good pacing.
You can follow Kerry Evelyn on her website.
You can visit Cats Paw Cove on Facebook , and they have their own website .
Love Overrules the Lawyer came out on 11th February 2020 , and you can buy it from Amazon.
I was given this book in return of an unbiased review, and so my thanks to NetGalley and to the authors collective.
I’ve reviewed quite a lot of fantasy books on here, so please have a look, and you can see cosy mysteries as well!
annarella's review
4.0
I always have a lot of fun when I read stories by this publisher as they're entertaining and engrossing and I could write a standard review as I still have to read one that I didn't like.
This one was no exceptions and it made me laugh and root for the well thought characters.
The plot flows and the setting is as lovely as usual.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
This one was no exceptions and it made me laugh and root for the well thought characters.
The plot flows and the setting is as lovely as usual.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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