Simply Smitten (Brides of Seattle, #2)

by Kimberly Rose Johnson

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Michael had a no fraternizing policy at the office - and he was starting to regret it.

My rating is 4.5 stars

Michael had a no fraternizing policy at the office – and he was starting to regret it. Now that Hailey had joined their team, it was very hard to deny his attraction to her. Yet rumors already had to be squelched about why she had been promoted to the position of vice president so quickly.

This sweet romance deals with some deep heart issues. Michael wasn’t even aware of the things he did to attempt to control the people and events around him. And Hailey struggled with a hurtful relationship with a controlling mother causing her to fear even starting a friendship with a man who had those same tendencies.

I was impressed with the way the author dealt with these issues and some of the realizations the characters made along the way. Especially the things that Hailey learned about herself. The conclusion she came to makes perfect sense but I had never even thought about it that way.

For those who have read the other Brides of Seattle books (The Reluctant Groom and Until I Met You – the prequel), you will be glad to see some of the characters from those stories. Hailey is Ray’s little sister. If you haven’t read them, it would be helpful, though not necessary, to pick them up and read them first.


This review was originally posted on Among the Reads


I was given a copy of this book for free. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.