My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Disclaimer: I received a review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thanks Netgalley.
Summary: The last thing Samantha Baker needs is to be shipped off from New York to middle of nowhere Indiana to figure out why their film is getting so delayed. She loves everything about New York, and what is there to Indiana anyway. Apparently, a cowboy mayor who is wickedly attractive who is determined to slow down production unless she plays ball. Liking him isn’t a good idea, not when he’s the reason her film is delayed and since she’s determined to go back to New York as fast as she can.
General Thoughts: Second Camilla Isley book I’ve read. I’ve really enjoyed both, but this one was super cute. This had major Hallmark vibes (big city girl goes to small town and is attracted to the cowboy mayor.) It’s a simple, predictable plot, but it’s well done. I liked the characters of Travis and Samantha. They weren’t extremely fleshed out with a ton of backstory or growth, but they weren’t flat either and had interesting banter. It was a cute, fun, lighthearted romance that is bingeable in one sitting. If you’re looking for an intense, thought-provoking read, this is not that. If you’re looking for a Hallmark-like book or 2000’s romcom, this one has you covered. The plot is quite simple, but it’s a cute, fun read. I’m excited to read another one by this author soon. I enjoy sweet fade-to-black romances, and that’s what this one is.
Steam Meter: 🪵 This is a closed door, fade to black, but definitely some hints of steam.
Romantic Tropes
-fade to black, sweet romance
-contemporary romance
-cowboy small-town romance
-dislike to like
-romcom
-Hallmark plot vibes
-single POV first person
Goodreads Blurb:
If Samantha’s Baker’s life were as simple as one of the movies she produces, when she – a latte-loving city girl – gets banished to the country and fights with the local hunk cowboy soon afterwards they’d fall in love.
But everyone knows the movies aren’t real life! (And just FYI, Mr Cowboy, it’s not gonna happen!)
Travis Hunt knows what it’s like to miss the city. He’s given up everything to take over the family ranch and become mayor of Emerald Creek. He has responsibilities. But how does he convince a gorgeous, hot-shot executive like Samantha to swap her stilettos for cowboy boots and her Friday night cocktails for country dance competitions? Small town life just can’t compete with all the hustle and bustle of New York City.
But what if it’s not where you are that you call home… What if it’s who you find while you’re there?
My Last Romance 