Veena’s review of Until There Was Us (Montgomery Brothers, Book 7) by Samantha Chase
Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 01 May 18
A delightful cast of characters, sweet emotional moments, and scintillating dialogue all make for another winner from this queen of contemporary romance.
With a lot of successful matchmaking attempts to his credit, William Montgomery is about to lose his matchmaking crown to his wife and sisters-in-law. Megan’s mother wants to see her daughter married with grandbabies for her, so she decides to take matters in her own very capable hands.
Two years ago Megan’s mom had seen sparks between her daughter and her nephew’s groomsman and physical therapist Alex. Determined to bring Megan and Alex back together, the matriarchs put their plan into motion and hope that chemistry and proximity will do the rest.
Alex has been a groomsman in too many weddings and is ready to find the right one and settle down. Even though two years have passed since he last met Megan Montgomery, he’s never quite forgotten her or recaptured the same magic with someone else. Now that Megan is moving into town, is there a second chance at romance for them?
Megan too is haunted by the romance that never was. In fact, it’s her fear of relationships that sabotaged what they had going before. Can she work through her fears and worries and let the chemistry between her and Alex help create a happy ending for her?
I really enjoyed the camaraderie between the Montgomery cousins and Alex. The author does a great job of helping Megan work through her fears and ambitions to find the right balance with Alex. By the same token, we get to see a deeper, darker side of Alex that most people never get to see, which Megan helps lance and heal. It’s the emotional intensity between the two characters that turns the story into a lot more than a piece of fluff.
Ms. Chase writes great romance which takes me away from the everyday humdrum into the lives of her characters as they work through their angst and find their happily ever after.
Grade: B
Summary:
He’ll have to play his cards just right for her to take a chance on him…
Megan Montgomery has always been careful…except that one time she threw caution to the wind and hooked up with a sexy groomsman at her cousin’s wedding. But that was two years ago—so why can’t she stop thinking about Alex Rebat?
Alex has been living the good life. He loves his job, has a great circle of friends, and doesn’t answer to anyone. The problem? There’s only one woman he wants and she ran out on him after one amazing weekend. But now that Megan’s coming back to town, Alex hopes he can convince her to take another chance on him…and on a future that can only be built together.
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