Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was very much excited for a new book from Melanie Harlow. Smitten at the start, amused and laughing from the first few pages. I liked the concept right away a bit different and engaging. Singles table does suck, a reason I personally don't like going to weddings. Very curious how this scenario would play out. Theo MacLeod my first impression strong name and guy who knows himself. Quite observant too. His first meeting with Claire not the typical meet cute but memorable. Initially well they don't get along famously but the intrigue is there. No dull moment between these two. The carefree guy vs the cautious girl, with unexpected attraction and chemistry. Quite explosive too. I like Claire, relatable, a sweetheart too. She's kind in a way not many are, a good friend. Her love of Hallmark movies (yes!) and happy endings, her creative nature. I do like her sense of humor, a lot. Her insecurities are understandable but her needs to overcome her fears too. Sometimes it takes a new perspective and a bit of bravery to go for it. Maybe Theo will help her be more assertive. Theo is a drifter, no ties, he sounds like he's learned a lot from the hard knocks he's gotten. He's easygoing and warm, a solid guy. The regrets he has makes sense with his background, I think not too late to change. I actually really liked that he's straightforward and blunt, no beating around it may offend at times but honest no games. Also he was in a enigma too, open with some things and closed with others . Slowly he opens bits and pieces of the true him which unraveled at the right times. He has his own demons to face to let people in. How we see ourselves and how others see us. Both of them see the good in one another, just need to believe it. Both have doubts about themself, in turn they boost the other which is good thing. I really like them together as well and the their inner thoughts are hilarious but honest. They have a few hurdles to jump through and well whole bunch of jumbled emotions and personal issues. I rooted for them and my heart hurt for them. Cause when thre's nothing between them magical. Better and stronger together. I was glad to get updates on other previous characters Jamie and Margot. Don't worry their connections are explained. Made me miss them. I'm so happy for Claire's growth and seeing her step out of her comfort zone. Theo I just wanted to squish him so. Melanie Harlow captured the feels, sexy times, laughs , heartache and swoon in If You Were Mine. I loved Theo and Claire's story. That epilogue is perfect win!! We all deserve our own fairy tale. Le sigh.