Sometimes opposites attract in the most delicious ways… All Gabe Falcon wants is to make his trendy Naples restaurant a success. Until he meets his new neighbor, that is. The sweet and sexy perfumer challenges and entices him in equal measure from the start. Too bad the only thing she wants is for him to get lost. Lily Marlowe doesn’t have time for the annoyingly hot alpha next door, especially … next door, especially when the spicy aromas of Gabe’s dishes overpower her fragrances and run off her customers. If she wants her beloved business to be the hit of the upcoming Winter Fest, she’ll need to convince Gabe to move his food truck to another park. The fact that he’s the only man to ever make her regret all the barriers she’s built around her heart? Irrelevant. This is business.
But Gabe isn’t about to give up on Lily without a fight, and when he makes her an offer she can’t refuse, she quickly finds her ordered life thrown into a tailspin. Torn between business and desire, can Lily learn to trust her senses–and Gabe? Or will their happily ever after be snuffed out before it can even begin?
BEACH READ SERIES – Each book is a standalone.
Grill Me, Baby – Book 1
Blame it on Romeo – Book 2 (previously Paging Dr. Hot)
Scent of Love – Book 3
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Lily runs her aunts perfume shop. She has a nose for smells and is very successful. She had a rough up bringing and doesn’t trust easily. Her aunt is off on a honeymoon around the world and has left Lily in charge. Things could not be any better. Sales are up and Lily has started to build up a clientele. But all that comes to a screeching halt the day the hot Latin man opens a restaurant next door.
Gabe used to be a rascal. Until he dated the wrong girl. Now to make up for his past he is opening a restaurant for his parents. He has worked hard to get to this point, starting with food trucks. He is excited about this new adventure and the hot little blonde next door just makes it all better.
When Lily and Gabe meet it is a collision of trouble. But Gabe finds Lily irresistible. Can he convince her that he is perfect for her?
I absolutely loved this book. It was a sweet light-hearted rom-com. It is fun and has entertaining characters. Gabe is a sexy hot man, who tries his best to be the best for everyone. He wants whats best for Lily and even though there are is tons of problems getting in the way, he still tries to do right by her. Lily is a wonderful, smart and sweet person. Her father was not a nice man and his treatment of her affects her ability to trust people. When Lily and Gabe meet they don’t realize that their path is one that is meant to be.
Overall this book is a wonderful read. It is a smooth moving story with wonderful characters. The characters are fun and festive. The story is sweet and endearing. A Hallmark Movie worthy book. This book is sure to make you feel good and smile the whole time you are reading it. I just love a good romance that gives you butterflies, yet it will still make you laugh. If you are looking for a feisty fun read, then this book is perfect for you. Check it out. You will be glad you did.
Knightly has a colorful imagination that reels me in every time. Scent For Love mixes an eccentric perfumer and her culinary, loving temptation. Gabe and Lily are an overpowering combination. She pushes, he pulls. She runs, he follows. He tempts, she frustrates. Falling in love becomes a flavorful experience that will leave readers begging for more. A sexy, saucy, simmering, sweetheart.
Scent of Love is the 3rd book in the Beach Read series. It’s a Rom-Com with a sweet, small town trope. This book is a short story and my rating is 3.5 stars.
Gabe Falcon already owns his own fleet of food trucks and now he is in the process of opening a trendy Mexican restaurant on the uppity, rich side of Naples, Florida. But a beautiful, stuck up business neighbor keeps him busy with her complaints.
Lily Marlowe has a nose for perfume and that’s why she creates custom scents for the elite in Naples. When the smells of mouth-watering dishes start to overpower the fragrances in her shop and the customers start complaining then she must take her issues up with the hot to trot Gabe.
When Gabe proposes she be his dancing partner Lily knew she was in trouble. The more time she spends with Gabe and gets to know him, the harder it is for Lily to keep him at a distance. Lily knows she desires Gabe and she wants her business to continue to be a success but her problem with trusting men just might make them be over before they can get good and started…
Excellent book
Such a fun book… loved the characters.
Thoroughly enjoyed the story. Gabe’s family is so easy to like. Sophie is a lady who has been creating scents for others while searching for love.
Nothing spectacular, but is was an entertaining plot and characters were credible.
I really enjoyed this book. Never sure of what would happen next
I know that Mexican stereotypes include traditional, patriarchal men. However, immigrants to the United States don’t necessarily retain their sexist attitudes toward men and women. Gabe was a lucky man and Lily was a happy woman, not girl! My goodness, she was in her thirties. She is no longer a girl.
Gabe and Lily are strong individuals but have an amazing connection. The supporting cast, especially Gabe’s grandmother add to the fun and whimsy of the story. With I cold afford a personal scent like Lily’s clients!
Book three in the Beach Read series by an Author I have not read before, a well written story and I will be looking for more in this series. Gabe Falcon and Lily Marlowe do not start out under the best circumstances, but they love will find a way. I enjoyed reading. I received an Arc copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
5+ stars. This is actually one of the best romance stories that I have read so far this year. I love that the characters are in their 30s. I just love Gabe, he is such a man, mature and secure in what he wants, knows what he doesn’t want and already knows the importance of communication. Lily is a little skittish and has some baggage to clear out but Gabe is patient with her and man enough to put his foot down too when its necessary, he is serious and upfront. Their story has it’s laugh-out-loud moments, steamy moments, emotional and heartwarming moments. Love this authors writing style, couldn’t put it down. I received a copy at no cost and without obligation from the author.
I loved this latest book by Sophia Knightly! Scent for Love is a perfect romantic comedy to read while on the beach or any other vacation spot you happen to be.
When Gabe opens a Mexican restaurant next to Lily’s perfume shop almost immediately tempers begin to fly, comedic incidents are rampant and an attraction for each other that neither of them planned on, but the thing that causes the biggest issue in their relationship is Lily’s past and how she struggles with trust. Gabe is more than willing to take on that challenge because when he looks at Lily, he sees her as his forever.
I’m looking forward to reading more books by Sophia Knightly in the future!
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
4.5 Stars
I loved this book so much. The characters were so engaging. I just loved Gabe and Lily though they had a rocky beginning. Lily’s back story broke my heart, but to see succeed as she has done made me proud. Which also makes it all the more special with what she has with Gabe. Gabe and Lily had the chemistry and their banter is one of my favorite things about the book. This book brought on the laughs for sure, but it also packed the feels. This book had my heart happy sighing and then with the epilogue the perfect touch. This book one that’s hard to put down because all I wanted to do was gobble it right up.
Gabe is opening a restaurant next to Lily’s perfumery. The two crash from the beginning when the delicious smells from his place drift into hers. Mexican food and perfume aren’t a very good match but Gabe thinks they will be. Lily has her doubts. She’s afraid to trust any male, but Gabe isn’t any male.
Ms Knightly always catches your heart with her love stories. It gets you from the beginning and doesn’t let go. Gabe and Lily story isn’t any different. A great weekend beach read.
If you find the book description of SCENT FOR LOVE as irresistible as I did, don’t hesitate to pick it up! Sophia Knightly delivers on her promises. Lily and Gabe are slightly older than the typical romance protagonists, at respectively 35 and 36, both are very engaging characters; they’re people I’d like to know. They’re successful, they behave like rational adults even when things don’t go their way, and the romance progresses accordingly. Even if their first encounter is not ideal, there’s no silliness involved, no childish bickering. Nothing is rushed, and the writing and the story flow smoothly. There are bumps along the road, but the level of angst was minimal; it’s pleasant, and so very nice! They actually date, people! How novel is that! (Although it shouldn’t be, but it’s a rather rare occurrence in contemporary romance).
The story is set in Florida, and I got a real feel for the place and the people. Gabe is Mexican American, and I loved his family, especially his grandmother. He is just the sort of hero I’d like to see more often in contemporary romances: he’s a good guy, secure in his masculinity without being arrogant or aggressive, but he doesn’t take any BS either. Lily is just as wonderfully normal; she’s a bit prickly and a tad insecure, but none of the infuriating back and forth and hand-wringing that usually ensue. I loved Lily’s friendship with Belinda, who is also her employee. I loved the diversity and the Latin flavour of SCENT FOR LOVE, the sprinkling of Spanish words, the food, the perfume, the fashionable side of Florida, and the Latin dances. And check out the little bonus link! One funny thing though, and I think Sophia Knightly might be amused, is that throughout the book I pictured the glamorous author as Lily! The series is called Beach Read for a good reason: SCENT FOR LOVE is a perfect beach read! Enjoy!