Someone like You by Lauren Layne Series: Oxford, #3
Published by Loveswept Publication Date: December 6th 2016
Pages: 228
Also in this series: I Knew You Were Trouble, I Think I Love You
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Lauren Layne’s bestselling Oxford Series continues with the poignant, heartwarming story of New York’s most eligible bachelor, Lincoln Mathis, a man who’s living a lie—until his dream woman takes away the pain.
Lincoln Mathis doesn’t hide his reputation as Manhattan’s ultimate playboy. In fact, he cultivates it. But behind every flirtatious smile, each provocative quip, there’s a secret that Lincoln’s hiding from even his closest friends—a tragedy from his past that holds his heart quietly captive. Lincoln knows what he wants: someone like Daisy Sinclair, the sassy, off-limits bridesmaid he can’t take his eyes off at his best friend’s wedding. He also knows that she’s everything he can never have.
After a devastating divorce, Daisy doesn’t need anyone to warn her off the charming best man at her sister’s wedding. One look at the breathtakingly hot Lincoln Mathis and she knows that he’s exactly the type of man she should avoid. But when Daisy stumbles upon Lincoln’s secret, she realizes there’s more to the charming playboy than meets the eye. And suddenly Daisy and Lincoln find their lives helplessly entwined in a journey that will either heal their damaged souls . . . or destroy them forever.
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This is the third book in the Oxford series and each book is a standalone, although the characters are interconnected. Daisy meets Lincoln when she attends her sister Emma’s wedding. Lincoln has a reputation as a womanizer and Emma warns Daisy to stay away from him. Daisy however, sees something in Lincoln that no one else seems to notice. Lincoln hides his unhappiness behind a charming smile but Daisy senses his sadness and vulnerability. Daisy never pushes Lincoln to share his feeling and she doesn’t run after him, like most women. Women are so enthralled with Lincoln’s good looks, they are constantly throwing themselves at him. Daisy is the first women Lincoln has encountered that only wants to be his friend. For once, Lincoln can relax and be himself with a woman.
Lincoln and Daisy have a connection and they intuitively understand each other. They are tortured souls trying to recover from their pasts and they are uncomfortable sharing their feeling with anyone, but somehow, they can open up with each other. As Lincoln and Daisy get to know each other, Lincoln finds himself falling for Daisy and he isn’t sure how to deal with his feelings. As these two become closer, Lincoln gives Daisy mixed signals and he inadvertently hurts her.
I liked Lincoln and Daisy, they help each other work through their issues and they share a lot of chemistry. I also loved all the secondary characters and thought they added lightness and fun to the story. There is a lot banter between this entertaining group of friends. They have a comment for everything and are constantly interfering in each other’s lives. I really enjoyed this funny, emotional story and I kept reading to find out what Lincoln would do next.
