Speaking of Love (Perfect Kisses)

by Ophelia London

• ISBN10: 162266874X
• ISBN13: 9781622668748
• Publish Date: 18 February 2013
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Entangled: Bliss
• Format: eBook
• Language: English

Reviews

[Angie]

Proceed With Caution:

This book has a mention of pet death.

The Basics:

Speaking of Love is the second book of the series, but it does stand alone. I still recommend reading Playing at Love first, since that is where Mac and Rick first meet. Their meeting is recapped here though in case you don't want to.

My Thoughts:

I liked Speaking of Love, but I was also kind of disappointed. It felt like it started in the middle of the story! Mac and Rick have now known each other for six months, and apparently had some kind of arrangement. This "arrangement" was mentioned several times, but never really explained. It seemed like they both had agreed to accompany each other to events that required a date, but were not actually dating. Why they entered this arrangement, and what the exact terms were, I have no idea. It's essentially one step away from fake dating--my favorite trope! I wanted to know more!

Speaking of Love also contains my second favorite trope: stranded together! Mac and Rick are suppose to spend the weekend at his family's cabin along with two others. One being her cousin who Mac set Rick up with. Of course, there's a storm that delays her flight, so the two are alone in a cold, secluded cabin. Feelings happen, but then...well, they're interrupted because of course they are. It's very low drama, but I was still invested.

Along with the budding romance, Speaking of Love also touches on some community issues. Rick's father's company wants to buy part of a park and build a strip mall. Mac is not having that! Luckily, this doesn't cause too much of a problem for the couple, since Rick shows that he's not heartless like his father. In fact, there's a very cute ending that made me smile hugely.

[Cocktails and Books]

Ophelia London does it again with this fun and light friends to lovers romance. Mackenzie and Rick are great friends. Mackenzie is a school teacher bitter and done with relationships. Rick is a wealthy newspaper owner who is laid back and ready for just about anything. So when Mackenzie arranges a double friendly date getaway to introduce Rick to her gorgeous cousin, things should go smoothly. Or should they? When Mackenzie and Rick see one another with someone else, jealously flies to the forefront and they two of them are faced with the reality that they may actually have feelings for each other.

I love the characters in this book. Mackenzie and Rick have amazing chemistry, making me laugh around every corner. Their relationship is wonderful. First as friends, they struggle with feelings they didn’t know they had for one another, and they develop into something much deeper. The secondary characters are great too. Their roles in the story are the most important, as they are the reason that we are treated to such an exciting game between Mackenzie and Rick.

This book is the second in a series, but as a stand-alone, it’s a great read. If you’re looking for a romance that will make you smile and give you a heartfelt HEA, pick up the latest from Ophelia London. It definitely will not disappoint!