An adorably romantic, witty story of what happens of when opposites attract and a summer fling turns into something so much more.Twenty-nine-year-old Susan Wade didn’t realize what she was getting into when she and her best friend cooked up a scheme to help her get promoted. Once settled in the claustrophobic coastal town of Havelock, North Carolina, she makes enemies fast. But before long … fast. But before long she discovers her new arch-nemesis wants more from her than a good fight.
When Susan’s world blows up, Pete Walsh, Havelock’s version of the bachelor, is the Southern gentleman who helps her pick up the pieces. But are his motives as gentlemanly as he pretends or is lust taking the wheel?
As sparks fly, Susan is soon faced with a problem she may not be able to solve. Could Pete Walsh be the man of her dreams, or is that dream promotion what she really wants?
Will these two confused souls figure out what they need before Susan is called back to the big city? Can Pete let Susan leave this small town without a fight? And when did this casual summer fling turn into the “L” word?
Find out in the romantic comedy, readers are calling a home run!
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The Susan Wade series is such a wonderful example of great romantic comedy, and this short story is a perfect introduction. I loved it and would highly recommend this and the other books in the series.
worth to read
Cute teaser story about Susan and Pete.
We get to meet the characters and get to know them a little bit in this short story.
Susan is only planning to be in town temporarily. She wasn’t planning to fall for Pete. She thought she could allow a fling but she can’t fight the actual feelings that are starting to develop.
Susan seems like she’ll be a funny character and Pete seems like a real gentleman. It seems like Susan might be picking silly little fights to keep Pete at a distance. Is Pete really a bad guy for bring her dinner without asking what she’d want? Or is he being too presumptive by assuming she’ll spend the weekend? I think Pete just sees the situation different, he’s treating Susan like his girlfriend.
And Susan is praying that she’s right and it really is just a fling.
I got a chance to read this as an ARC. I’d like to get to know these characters better in a longer story. Currently my mind is picturing Pete as Wade from Hart of Dixie and I do not mind that.
I enjoyed this short story. Not having read the other books with these characters, it took me a second to get caught up. There was a lot of exposition at the beginning, but it was necessary to introduce readers (like myself) who were new to the series. I thought the interaction between Pete and Susan was realistic. They both had accurate emotions and responses: Susan for her behavior (why she is trying to push him away) and Pete (for trying to figure out the reasons for her over the top reaction). I look forward to reading the rest of the books, because it seems like a good series!
I adore it! A very fun and cute quick read! Love the characters! Looking forward to reading more about these two!
If you are looking for a short, sweet , and funny romantic comedy then Next Time is for you!
Susan Wade is a strong willed and determined individual who is hoping for a dream promotion. Will her dreams come true, or will Pete Walsh change everything?
The only reason I rated this a 4 and not a 5 is because this book left me wanting more.
I was given a copy of Next Time in exchange for an honest review.
Luv me some Susan shenanigans… Bless Her Heart! Short & Sweet!
I’m saying no to this short story
It starts out with Susan sounding jaded. And actually, it kinda stayed that way.
Present tense, first person. Not my favorite writing style and it didn’t work. But if you choose this, stick with it. Because after the beginning Susan starts recapping her past. Yes, we needed that info, but the way it’s done doesn’t work. It was too fast. I think the story should have started earlier in time, to avoid this mad rush through the last few months. She tells us she butted heads with this arrogant guy, but how? Why? Details please!
It just didn’t work. It wasn’t funny. I didn’t like Susan. The story didn’t hold my attention, wasn’t all that interesting.