Book Synopsis:
Camille
I’m on a man-ban. That’s right, no dating for me. Until my radar for picking morons gets fixed, I’m on a look-but-don’t-touch policy. During a summer vacation at my best friend’s lake house, her cousin Bennett comes up with the perfect plan. If we pretend we’re together, his meddling family will butt out of our love lives. But as we spend time with each other, my traitorous heart has other ideas. Like falling for the widower who’s completely off-limits. It’s just my luck that the one person I’d drop my restrictions for doesn’t want me for real.
Bennett
I know I need to get back to living a full life, but it’s hard when guilt and grief are a constant cloud raining over me. Things are going as well as a first water skiing lesson—disastrous—until I meet Camille at Lake Lloyd. She’s the best candidate to help me get my family off of my back about dating again. Our scheme is going great until she hints she wants our relationship to be real. How do I make room in my broken heart for her? How do I cherish my past without messing up my future? But if I don’t try, I risk chasing away the one person who makes me feel alive. I have no clue what to do. Why is faking it so much easier? If only love came with a guarantee.
It Started at the Lake is a sweet with a sprinkling of heat romance featuring a best friend's cousin, fake dating, age gap, found family, rich/poor, and opposites attract tropes.
- ASIN : B0D6LT2YTZ
- Genre: Romcom Romance
- Publisher : Independently published (June 9, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 275 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8326501752
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
People often ask me about the books I read over the summer, especially when it comes to my favorite contemporary romance. My top pick is definitely "It Started At The Lake" by Amanda P. Jones. I can't count how many times I've recommended this book, and I’m excited to encourage you to read it too.
The story revolves around two interesting characters. Camile has decided to avoid men, she's on a man-ban, because of her past with bad relationships, while Bennett, a widower, is still coping with the loss of his wife from three years ago. It’s tough to see how deep his grief runs. Bennett, who is Evie's cousin and Camille’s roommate, invites her to spend the summer at the family "house." This novel cleverly mixes humor with the emotional journey of two people who gradually let down their walls, heal from their pasts, and open their hearts to love again. I found both characters relatable and was genuinely rooting for their happiness.
The side characters, especially Evie and Bennett’s family members, were also great. The fun banter among the siblings and cousins was delightful, and they really welcomed Camille into their family. The epilogue and bonus chapter were fantastic touches that made me so happy to see included.
It Started At The Lake is a warm and engaging read that stirs up a lot of feelings in readers. Watching Camille and Bennett heal is a fulfilling experience that will make you smile and maybe shed some tears. I can’t wait for more stories featuring the single cousins. To me, this romantic comedy definitely earns a solid 5-star rating.
When not reading or writing (which is rare), Amanda loves to travel, camp, spend time with family and friends, and eat chocolate chip cookies—or any other excuse she can come up with to avoid doing housework. She lives in the Rocky Mountains with her husband and three children.
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