Make You Remember (Dumont Bachelors, #2)

by Macy Beckett

• ISBN10: 0451465342
• ISBN13: 9780451465344
• Publish Date: 4 November 2014
• Publish Status: Temporarily Withdrawn
• Imprint: Berkley Books
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Language: English

Reviews

[Cocktails and Books]

Macy Beckett never disappoints. Make You Remember is a heady mixture of sugar, spice and everything nice. I didn’t read the first book in this series (The Dumont Bachelors). I enjoyed this book, and I definitely had no problems reading it as a standalone.

The characters pulled me in very quickly and by the end of the novel I was full vested and rooting for them to be together. Devyn Mauvais was down on her luck and still nursing a heart bruised after being left abruptly by her high school sweetheart. Beau Dumont is back in town and ready to make amends after leaving Devyn to join the Marines. Devyn was so funny I could easily identify with her. I loved that she was so down to earth and had no pretense about her. I loved that Beau put his heart on the line and went out of his way to make sure that Devyn knew she would be secure with him. He left no stone unturned to make up for his past behavior. I absolutely adored that about him. He wasn’t afraid to make himself vulnerable to give her what she needed. I really felt like I was right there with them as they revived their relationship.

The storyline was filled with rich details and Southern charm. There was certainly a lot of chemistry between Devyn and Beau. There were numerous white hot scenes between the two of them in a variety of places. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me glued to the pages. I took the book to work with me so I could finish it. I had to make sure they made it through the curse.

I have read books by this author previously, and I felt like this book was one of her best. From start to finish you will cry, laugh, and cheer them on to a happy ending.

Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books

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Caffeinated Dates with Make You Remember

Spoiler free recap of series: A Mauvais woman scorned cast a curse on the Dumont men when one backed out of marriage to her. Since then no Dumont man has married, and all leave a wake of woman and children behind. In the first book Allie and Marc fight the curse and now it is Devyn and Beau’s turn.

First date: Devyn Mauvais’s life could not get any more complicated. Hmm, well maybe it can. She is broke, out of a job and attending her high school reunion. She is feeling confident in her consignment dress, that is until she walks in and sees the love of her life, breaker of her heart, Beau Dumont. Damn and he is looking like a dream. It unnerves her. She is torn between kissing him senseless and slapping him across the face. Ten years ago, he slipped away in the middle of the night and joined the service. He is back home for good but his biggest regret was leaving Devyn. Can he convince her to try again? Aaand I am in, from the snarky banter to the cracklin’ tension.

Second date: Beau has offered Devyn a temporary job aboard the boat, and as much as she wants to decline, she needs the money. It gives her a chance to take stock, make decisions and spend time with her sister. We get to catch up with the crew of the Belle of the Bayou and eat fried okra. I am ready to set sail, and enjoy watching these two tango. Beckett brings the heat and not just in the bedroom. I love second chance romances and just hope Devyn is willing. All that stands in the way is faith, and the Dumont curse. The one that Devyn’s grandma cast. No worries, because it is all voodoo mumbo jumbo right? I mean, it’s not real or is it?

Third date: Heat, turbulence and love make the world go round. Devyn is fighting her fears, Beau has declared his intentions and a storm is a brewing. Side stories add interesting, and even have me shedding a tear. Beckett knows how to weave a tale and I am fully vested. By the last chapters, I am holding my breath, despite really knowing how it will all end. By the time, I close the book I am smiling and craving some of Allie’s pastries.

Copy received from publisher, full review on blog.

This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer