Review: Just Like Heaven by Lacey Baker

As a successful criminal prosecutor, Preston Cantrell thrives in the hustle and bustle of Baltimore. Much as he loved his grandmother, the cozy streets of his hometown aren’t enough for him—not when he can make a real difference in the city. To get back to his career, all he needs is a new home for the energetic puppy he inherited. But when the gorgeous woman who arrives to adopt finds the dog more appealing than he is, Preston’s determined to plead his case.

Heaven Montgomery is still shaky after an accident almost claimed her life—and her doctor thinks having a pet would help her deal with the post-traumatic stress. The plan is for Heaven to take her new puppy back home to Boston…but Sweetland’s warmth and charm is irresistible.Why should she rush back to the chill and snobbery of her city? In Just Like Heaven by Lacey Baker, Heaven’s learning, with Preston’s help, that life doesn’t always care about the plans you’ve made. Sometimes you just need to let fate—and love—create its own sweet magic.

Series: Sweetland #2
Release Date: November 26th 2013
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Source: Publisher
Reviewer: Marie
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

Ahhhh! I LOVED this book! It is so adorable. It’s charming. It’s exactly what you want in a contemporary romance. Heaven and Preston are a WONDERFUL couple. I LOVED watching them go from strangers to romance. It was so beautiful – especially given Heaven’s circumstances. And I can’t forget the puppy. The puppy is where fate brought them together – and where their love blossomed. It was just…wow.

The book is very well written, as well. The author does a tremendous job of developing the characters through their past and through their experiences throughout the book.  She also has a knack for pulling at your heartstrings. Because Heaven alone can do that, but when you add in Preston…and the puppy…oh my goodness…melt. I also enjoyed all of the secondary characters, and the town of Sweetland.

This story is a prime example of how quickly fate can change your entire life when you least expect it, but definitely need it the most.