In the quaint mountain town of Windamere, North Carolina, the three Sargent sisters are determined to make their hotel and winery, Chateau Jolie, a success. And one by one, they’re finding that nothing pairs better with new beginnings than unexpected love… someone as big, handsome, and friendly as Trevor Bradley. At his brother’s wedding, they flirted and danced…before Brooke recalled that she’s not ready to trust any man after her divorce, let alone one who’s the competition. Her family’s struggling chateau is planning to host the local senior prom—without the Bradley family’s renowned Honeywilde Inn muscling in and stealing the glory.
Trevor has thought of no one else since the night he and Brooke connected. Even though she shot him down—hard—he’s seen the warmth beneath her guarded facade. Working together, they could give the high school students a spectacular prom. Navigating the rough terrain of Brooke’s business, while proving himself to his own siblings, won’t be easy. But Trevor loves a challenge—especially one that could win him the woman he can’t stop wanting . . .
NO ONE LIKE YOU
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4 Cranky Stars
This is one of those books you need to curl up in a blanket by the fireside to read. An easy read, Brooke was married and divorced by the time she came back to her small home town, to help her sisters run Chateau Jolie and the winery. Their parents had retired and were travelling the country in an RV. Trevor had also been away for a year in Peru before coming back to same town to help run Honeywilde, with his brothers and sister. After the local school had been scammed out of all their Prom money, Trevor and Brooke were pushed together to sort out a prom for them on the cheap. Chateau Jolie was not financially doing so well as Honeywilde were their main rivals. It starts with Brooke not wanting Trevor to help her but wanted Honeywilde to sponsor it, not happening!!!! The more time the spent time together the more they realised they had more in common than first thought. It ends up a budding romance, only Brooke has kept one secret to herself. She finally tells him that her ex was fighting for a share in Chateau Jolie, this causes a slight hiccup in the relationship! Can they get over this???
Heather McGovern is a new author to me and after reading No One Like You I’m struggling to understand why she hasn’t crossed my radar before now.
Brooke Sargent owns Chateau Jolie a winery in partnership with her sisters , things are not going to plan the event side of the business is struggling so when the local high school seniors lose their money with another venue it makes sense for Chateau Jolie to help out. Brooke is approached by an old friend Trevor Bradley to step in and help the high school out but it’s not just the event on his mind he has crushed on Brooke since high school but will Brooke be able to trust her heart……
This is a perfect introduction to the Sargent sister’s and Chateau Jolie, a enjoyread with likeable characters and by the end of the book I was wanting more from the sisters and the residents of Windamere North Carolina. It’s a love story about second chances it’s about trust and it’s about small town living where everyone knows everyone and their business. Looking forward to more from this author and Chateau Jolie.
4 star review of No One Like You (Chateau Jolie #1) by Heather McGovern
Heather McGovern is a new author to me and I have no idea why that is. I enjoyed my first experience reading one of her books, and in fact I am will be off to check out her other works as soon as possible.
Brooke Sargent is one of three sisters that run a hotel and winery called the Chateau Jolie. Whilst she loves what she does, there is often a downside to living in a small town, not least of which is that everyone knows your business and it is hard to avoid people. Brooke has returned home to Windamere after a failed marriage to help her sisters run the Chateau Jolie but she is unsettled and concerned what the towns’ people will say if they learn of her divorce.
Having flirted with Trevor Bradley previously she is doing her best to avoid him. However Trevor has other ideas as he is intrigued by Brooke and wants to see where things can lead. When Brooke and Trevor have to join forces to help put on the local high school’s prom, Trevor sees an opportunity to get to know Brooke better.
I believe that this series is a spin off from another one of the author’s series Honeywilde Romance, but I don’t think it is totally necessary to have read that series prior to picking up No One Like You. Although having said that I did at times feel as though I was missing a bit of the back story but it didn’t stop me enjoying this book.
No One Like You is a sweet, romantic story that I found pleasing to read and I am looking forward to seeing where Heather McGovern takes this series.
I gave this Book a rating of 4 ’s
Title: No One Like You
Series: A Chateau Jolie Romance Book 1
Genre: Small Town Romance
Author: Heather McGovern
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: Oct 30, 2018
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Silver Dagger and am choosing to leave a review.
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: a Well written story with likable characters and a real small-town feel. Had a few questions at the end of the book that were unresolved, I am hoping they get resolved in the next book.
This is my first book by Heather McGovern.
What I liked:
The writing style
Most of the characters
Part of a series: A Chateau Jolie Romance
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I had a hard time staying interested in this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
3.5 stars
This is a new-to-me author, but I wanted to check her out when I read the description of this story. Since it is the first of a series, I figured it would be a good place to dive into reading this author’s work. Seems like this is an offshoot of this author’s A Honeywilde Romance, but I don’t think not reading that series was a detriment while reading this one. But I do feel some depth was missed.
Trevor is an amazing guy. I’m sure I would have liked his character even more if I had gotten to know him in the Honeywilde series. He’s laid back and a go with the flow kind of guy, but he’s also extremely caring and empathetic. Trevor and Brooke had an instant connection, even if she’s resistant. But Trevor is persistent without crossing the line into being a creeper. He pushes just enough to let Brooke make her own choices after realizing she needs more fun and excitement in her life.
I really enjoyed a lot about this story, but there was a piece of the puzzle I felt I was missing. Brooke and Trevor definitely had chemistry, even though I didn’t find it to be off the charts. I don’t think their subtle chemistry was the problem. There were some issues I had with trying to figure out how Trevor’s family wasn’t more familiar with Brooke’s family when they all went to high school in the same small town. Wouldn’t they all at least know each other on a peripheral level? Yet that also isn’t what kept this story from being more than okay for me. There was just something lacking in this story that kept me from being fully engaged.
That all being said, I think I would still like to explore this author. Whether it would be best to go back and read the first book of the Honeywilde series, A Moment of Bliss, or waiting and reading the next book in this series when it comes out, I don’t know. Her writing is engaging enough and her storyline compelling enough for me to give her another go.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
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