Release Blitz + Review: "There's Something About Molly" by Christina Hovland

I'm delighted to take part in the release blitz celebrating "There's Something About Molly" by Christina Hovland, book #2 of the Mommy Wars series. Characters from the first book make return appearances in this one, but it reads as a standalone.

 

Like the previous book in the series, "There's Something About Molly" was rather an unconventional romance, but satisfying nonetheless. Single mom Molly Princeton had never been a fan of her best friend Rachel's ex-husband, Gavin Frank. After all, she'd had a front row seat to his behavior towards Rachel and their twin sons, Kellan and Brady, over the years. Fresh off a failed engagement, however, Gavin was focused on being a better father and getting to know himself outside of a relationship. His genuine efforts to step up his parenting game were really sweet; unfortunately, every time he started to think he had a handle on things, the boys did something to make him realize just how unprepared he was. Most of the situations were laughable, especially because they really weren't Gavin's fault. (Honestly, who could predict that their child is going to put a Skittle up their nose?) He was lucky to have Molly there to bail him out on several occasions.

After getting to know him a bit in the last book of the series, the Gavin we met in this book was not what I expected, in a good way. I loved that he saw Molly for who she really was and pushed her to be kinder to herself. She needed to build herself up as much as she tried to build up everyone around her. She was fiercely independent and fought her feelings for Gavin valiantly, but he managed to win her over in the end. They were both incredibly likeable and relatable characters, and it was easy for me to cheer them on to their HEA. Gavin attempting to learn the nuances of emojis so that he could text with Molly was particularly relatable (and hilarious) for me. I have a tough time keeping up with the secret meanings behind most of them myself!

Overall, I adored "There's Something About Molly" and highly recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

 

*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.  

 

 

About "There's Something About Molly"

Keeping it together. Barely.

Molly Princeton hasn't met the right guy. Yes, she's a dating coach. But she's also a single mom with a rocky relationship history. She may be able to help others find love, but she doesn't really need it in her life. Happiness doesn't require falling in love. Winning a matchmaker competition however requires being part of a couple. And darn it, she needs to win this one. That's when she sets her sights on Gavin Frank—the one man she would absolutely never fall in love with.

Gavin is her nemesis, her best friend's ex, and yeah, okay, he's sexy as sin. He's also off limits. But she's out of other options. Plus Gavin could use a fake relationship to keep his meddling mother from setting up blind dates with every available woman in the Mile High City. There's no way he'd fall for Molly. None. Nada.

The two quickly learn there's a thin line between hate and love, and she finds herself tipping onto the wrong side. For the first time, she doesn't have all the answers. What the heck is she supposed to do next? Lucky for her, Gavin realizes there's something about Molly he can't resist...